Description
Eastern Woodlands Activities for Google Classroom Digital Resources
Looking for an engaging way to introduce your 2nd graders to the Eastern Woodlands Native Americans? This interactive Google Slides™ resource brings Indigenous cultures to life with editable reading passages, drag-and-drop activities, and map-based tasks. It’s aligned with the 2023 Virginia Social Studies SOL 2.5 and makes exploring Native American life meaningful, age-appropriate, and fun.
Students will learn about Eastern Woodlands homes, food, clothing, tools, environment, and contributions. With built-in visuals and digital interaction, this resource is perfect for your social studies block, Virginia Studies unit, or Indigenous Peoples Month.
What Digital Eastern Woodlands Activities are Included?
This product includes:
- Editable reading passages
- Drag-&-drop: locate the Eastern Woodland region on a map
Drag-&-drop: fill-in-the-blank paragraph about the Eastern Woodlands tribes and their cultural similarities (ex.: transportation, food sources) - Drag-&-drop: sort the land and climate descriptions
- Drag-&-drop: categorize the Indigenous people, Eastern Woodlands, and Powhatan tribe
- Drag-&-drop: fill-in-the-blank paragraph about Eastern Woodlands tribes and the environment
- Drag-&-drop: match the description with the picture that depicts a part of the Eastern Woodlands culture
- Short answer: why were many Eastern Woodland Indians fishermen, hunters, and farmers?
- Short answer: why did Eastern Woodlands use bark and reed coverings to make wigwams and longhouses?
- Image search: use Google Image Search to find pictures of the Powhatan from the past and from today
What Do I Receive?
A PDF containing a direct link to the Google Slides™ resource.
An answer key to ensure quick and accurate grading.
Why do Teachers Love these Eastern Woodlands Activities?
Time-Saving: Ready-to-use digital format—no prep needed!
Engaging: Drag-and-drop tasks, real-world scenarios, and reflection prompts keep students thinking critically.
Versatile: Easy to use with Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology, Microsoft Teams, or even as a downloadable PowerPoint.
Standards-Aligned: Designed to support core Native American and social studies objectives with age-appropriate content.
Why Will Your Students Love these Eastern Woodlands Activities?
Interactive: Drag-and-drop slides and simple response prompts make learning feel like a game.
Relatable: Connects tribal life to the environment and geography
Visual: Clean layouts and visuals make content easy to understand and engaging.
Thoughtful: Helps kids respect and appreciate Indigenous cultures
What Do I Need?
Devices: Works seamlessly on laptops, Chromebooks, and iPads (Google Slides app recommended for iPads).
Google Account: Access the activities easily with Google Slides.
What Standards Are Covered?
This resource covers the following 2nd Grade Virginia SOL Social Studies 2023 Standards:
2.5 The student will use history and social science skills to identify the geographic location, use of resources, and contributions of Indigenous people past and present, including
- Indigenous nations and tribes of the Eastern Woodlands;
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