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Second Grade Lesson Plans for History and Social Studies Subjects
Students Create Their Own State Flag
Title – America By – Alina Luviano Primary Subject – Social Studies Grade Level – 2 Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills Standards: 113.4.b.14 Citizenship. The student understands important customs, symbols, and celebrations that represent American beliefs and principles and contribute to our …
Subject:
Social Studies
Grade:
2
“We’re Just Like Crayons” by Stephen Fite is the Centerpiece for this Diversity Lesson
Title – Social Studies: Diversity By – Stephanie Primary Subject – Social Studies Grade Level – 1-2 New York City Standards: My family and other families: Families have beliefs, customs, and traditions. My community and local region: Different events, people, problems, and …
Subject:
Social Studies
Grades:
1, 2
Here’s an idea on Conflict Resolution
Title – Conflict Resolution By – Debbien Haren Primary Subject – Social Studies Secondary Subjects – Grade Level – 1-4 Materials: Posters with these three words on each with the definition of each. Negotiations- Two interested parties figuring out a problem …
Subject:
Social Studies
Grades:
1, 2, 3, 4
Here you can create a Home Book Bag for taking projects home to be done with the family
Title – Family Involvement-Book Bags By – Audrey Pruitt Subject – Social Studies Grade Level – 1 – 4 Since reading is a vital part of education it is important the families engage in reading types of activities with their children. To …
Subject:
Social Studies
Grades:
1, 2, 3, 4
Clay Seals – modeling designs in clay
Title – Pakistani Handicrafts Unit – Clay Seals By – Rukhe Neelofer Zaidi Primary Subject – Art Secondary Subjects – Social Studies Grade Level – 2-4 The Handicrafts of Pakistan Unit Introduction Activity 1 – Jewelry Making Activity 2 – Metal Craft …
Subjects:
Art, Social Studies
Grades:
2, 3, 4
This “Little Mouse on the Prairie” story drama teaches compromise and cooperation
Title – “Little Mouse” Story Drama By – Diane Primary Subject – Language Arts – Drama Secondary Subjects – Social Studies Grade Level – 2-3 Introduction: This is a story drama based on the story “Little Mouse on the Prairie.” It is …
Subjects:
Language Arts, Social Studies
Grades:
2, 3
Here students draw maps of their rooms using the bookMapping Penny’s Worldas a model
Title – Mapping Penny’s World – Introducing Map Reading Skills By – Lauren Anaya Primary Subject – Social Studies Secondary Subjects – Language Arts Grade Level – K-2 Time Frame – 30 minutes Lesson Topic: Where in the World are You? — …
Subjects:
Language Arts, Social Studies
Grades:
K, 1, 2
This lesson defines suburban, rural, and urban communities and culminates in a community collage
Title – Community By – Lisa Holub Primary Subject – Social Studies Grade Level – K-2 Three types of Communities: Suburban, Rural, and Urban Learning Objectives: 1. Students will be able to identify characteristics of their own community. 2. The …
Subject:
Social Studies
Grades:
K, 1, 2
This idea looks at Forecasts and how we Prepare for Weather
Title – Weather in the U.S. and the World By – Debbie Haren Primary Subject – Science Secondary Subjects – Grade Level – 2 Materials: Objectives: To be able to name various types of weather in the world and the U.S. …
Subjects:
Science, Social Studies
Grade:
2
An idea for Interviewing the “Mystery Visitor”
Title – The Visitor (Me and Mr. Platt) By – Joan M. Diez Cliville Subject – Social Studies, Language Arts Grade Level – Grades: 2 – 3 If you don’t mind dressing up a bit, try this: Living in a rural area …
Subjects:
Language Arts, Social Studies
Grades:
2, 3
In this holiday idea, students draw an imaginary map of Santa’s “North Pole” community
Title – Santa’s Hideaway – “The North Pole” By – Anita Dams Primary Subject – Social Studies Secondary Subjects – Art Grade Level – 2-5 Procedure: No one has ever seen Santa’s village at the North Pole. What would it look like …
Subjects:
Art, Social Studies
Grades:
2, 3, 4, 5
Another collection of activities to teach about Native Americans
Native American Activity Chart Social Studies History of the Head Dress >>Bring in a head dress. Discuss what they are and their importance. Body/Face Painting >>Discuss the history and the symbolism of painting. Role Playing with Research >>Research different tribal roles and …
Subject:
Social Studies
Grades:
2, 3, 4, 5
A Social Studies lesson for creating community brochures
Karin Otto Community Brochures Grade: 2-3 Length: 45 minutes Performance Expectations : The student will be able to define what a community is. The student will discuss different aspects of their community(family, neighborhood, school). The student will create a brochure for their …
Subject:
Social Studies
Grades:
2, 3
This lesson plan is on Cesar Chavez and the difference that a single person can make
Title – Cesar Chavez Lesson Plan By – Nathan Simmons Subject – Social Studies, Language Arts Grade Level – 2-4 Nathan Simmons Lesson Plan: Cesar Chavez Content Standard: Understand the importance of individual action and character and explain how heroes from long …
Subjects:
Language Arts, Social Studies
Grades:
2, 3, 4
This is an economics lesson about services in our community
Title – Services in our Community By – Courtney Primary Subject – Social Studies Grade Level – 2 TEKS: (2.9) Economics. The student understands the importance of work. The student is expected to: (A) Explain how work provides income to …
Subject:
Social Studies
Grade:
2
This is a lesson plan on Amish Communities
Denise Standbridge Title: Amish Communities Grade Level: 2 nd -3 rd Length of Lesson: 45 minutes Performance Expectation(s): After a lesson about Amish Communities, students will write a paragraph describing similarities and differences between the two communities. Materials: Just Plain Fancy by …
Subject:
Social Studies
Grades:
2, 3
This is a current events blog resource
Title – Current Events in Education By – Andrew Pass Primary Subject – Social Studies Grade Level – K-5 Note from LessonPlansPage.com: This is an example of a current events lesson found at http://www.apasseducation.com/ . Almost every day a new current events …
Subject:
Social Studies
Grades:
K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Teach about the Oceans of the World with this part
Title – Ocean Unit By – Debbie Haren Subject – Science, Social Studies Grade Level – PreK-3 It is time now to discuss the types of Oceans in the world. Discuss together and brainstorm about the names of all the oceans in …
Subjects:
Science, Social Studies
Grades:
PreK, K, 1, 2, 3
Here’s a collection of activities to use with the story “Jamaica Tag Along”
Title – Activities to use with story “Jamaica Tag Along” By – Scott Dan Subject – Social Studies Grade Level – 2nd Jamaica Tag-Along Goals: 1. To promote social awareness among the students. 2. To encourage children to think about how others …
Subject:
Social Studies
Grade:
2
This is a lesson on the book, “Johnny Appleseed,” and the man, John Chapman
Title – Johnny Appleseed By – Leigh Ann Kerby Primary Subject – Social Studies Secondary Subjects – Language Arts Grade Level – 2nd Grade Overview: Students will learn about the story of Johnny Appleseed. This book is written in rhyme and …
Subjects:
Language Arts, Social Studies
Grade:
2
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