Perfect for teachers who need a clear, engaging way to teach early American history, this digital resource helps students connect the past to the principles of democracy that shaped our country.
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Looking for engaging, no-prep digital activities to teach your 2nd graders about the founding of the United States? This standards-aligned Google Slides™ resource makes it easy to cover Virginia Social Studies SOL 2.8 with interactive tasks focused on the thirteen colonies, the colonists’ relationship with Great Britain, and the Declaration of Independence.
Students will explore why settlers came to America, what caused tensions with the British government, and how the Declaration of Independence shaped our nation’s history. With reading passages, drag-and-drop tasks, timelines, and short-answer questions, your students will stay engaged while building meaningful knowledge of early American democracy.
Looking for engaging, no-prep digital activities to teach your 2nd graders about the founding of the United States? This standards-aligned Google Slides™ resource makes it easy to cover Virginia Social Studies SOL 2.8 with interactive tasks focused on the thirteen colonies, the colonists’ relationship with Great Britain, and the Declaration of Independence.
Students will explore why settlers came to America, what caused tensions with the British government, and how the Declaration of Independence shaped our nation’s history. With reading passages, drag-and-drop tasks, timelines, and short-answer questions, your students will stay engaged while building meaningful knowledge of early American democracy.
This product includes:
A PDF containing a direct link to the Google Slides™ resource.
An answer key to ensure quick and accurate grading.
No prep – Just assign and go
Interactive – Drag-and-drop keeps kids engaged
Versatile – Works in Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams, and more
Standards-based – Aligned to Virginia SOL 2.8
Reasons for settlement in the thirteen colonies
Colonial grievances and British government control
Geography – understanding distance and its impact
Declaration of Independence – what it said and why it mattered
American democracy and early foundations of the U.S. government
Feels like a game – Students get to sort, drag, and build timelines while learning important history concepts.
Interactive and hands-on – Visual tasks like packing for the colonies or labeling maps help students stay focused and engaged.
Kid-friendly reading passages – Short texts are written at a 2nd grade level with clean visuals to support comprehension.
Builds real connections – Students begin to understand how the past shaped our country, government, and the rights they have today.
Encourages independence – Activities are designed for students to complete with minimal help, boosting confidence and participation.
Devices: Works seamlessly on laptops, Chromebooks, and iPads (Google Slides app recommended for iPads).
Google Account: Access the activities easily with Google Slides.
This resource covers the following 2nd Grade Virginia SOL Social Studies 2023 Standards:
SOL 2.8 The student will apply history and social science skills to understand the principles of American democracy and relate them to the founding of the nation by
a. identifying reasons for the settlement of the thirteen colonies;
b. explaining the relationships between the colonies and Great Britain; and
c. identifying key components of the Declaration of Independence.
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