Looking for engaging and age-appropriate activities to introduce Native American cultures in your 2nd grade classroom? This interactive Google Slides™ resource gives your students a thoughtful and respectful introduction to Native American history and traditions, with editable reading passages and drag-and-drop activities that are aligned with the 2023 Virginia SOLs.
Students will explore who Native Americans are, their contributions, and the importance of Indigenous Peoples Day (with an optional Columbus Day variation included). This resource is ideal for your social studies or civics block, whether you’re teaching the Eastern Woodlands, Plains, or Southwest tribes, or laying the groundwork for understanding Indigenous cultures and perspectives.
Looking for engaging and age-appropriate activities to introduce Native American cultures in your 2nd grade classroom? This interactive Google Slides™ resource gives your students a thoughtful and respectful introduction to Native American history and traditions, with editable reading passages and drag-and-drop activities that are aligned with the 2023 Virginia SOLs.
Students will explore who Native Americans are, their contributions, and the importance of Indigenous Peoples Day (with an optional Columbus Day variation included). This resource is ideal for your social studies or civics block, whether you’re teaching the Eastern Woodlands, Plains, or Southwest tribes, or laying the groundwork for understanding Indigenous cultures and perspectives.
This product includes:
A PDF containing a direct link to the Google Slides™ resource.
An answer key to ensure quick and accurate grading.
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: Supports 2nd grade Virginia SOLs and social studies goals
Interactive: Drag-and-drop slides and simple response prompts make learning feel like a game.
Relatable: Everyday examples help students connect big ideas to their own experiences.
Visual: Clean layouts and visuals make content easy to understand and engaging.
Thoughtful: Activities foster respect, empathy, and understanding of Native cultures
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:
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