Grade 2 - History (2.1)
Posted by Tricia on May 19, 2008 in grade 2, history, social studies
In grade 2, history covers ancient civilizations, American Indians and change over time. Here is the SOL for ancient civilizations and some helpful resources for teaching this standard.
2.1 The student will explain how the contributions of ancient China and Egypt have influenced the present world in terms of architecture, inventions, the calendar, and written language.
China
A to Z Kidsstuff: China
http://www.atozkidsstuff.com/china.html
All About China
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/asia/china/
Ancient China for Kids
http://china.mrdonn.org/index.html
Ancient China: History for Kids
http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/china/
Books About China for Kids
http://hua.umf.maine.edu/China/kids.html
Books About Chinese Culture and Folklore
http://www.lfpl.org/kids/kids-booklist-chineseculture.htm
China Through Mapping
http://www.learner.org/channel/libraries/socialstudies/k_2/norton/index.html
Doorways to Chinese American Culture and Tradition
http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=audience_children_readinglist&cid=1126729543992
Facing the Wind (Themed Review on Kites and Kite Books)
http://www.childrenslit.com/childrenslit/th_kite.html
Getting to Know China
http://lakelandschools.org/EDTECH/China/chinahunt.htm
Kite History of China
http://www.kiteman.co.uk/CHINESE%20KITE%20HISTORY.htm
Pictures of China
http://cnd.org/Scenery/
Time for Kids: China
http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/specials/goplaces/0,12405,408594,00.html
Egypt
Ancient Egypt for Kids
http://egypt.mrdonn.org/index.html
Ancient Egypt: History
http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/egypt/history/history.htm
Ancient Egypt Lesson Plans for Teachers
http://www.dia.org/education/egypt-teachers/
Daily Life in Ancient Egypt
http://www2.sptimes.com/Egypt/EgyptCredit.4.2.html
Egypt Old
http://www2.sptimes.com/Egypt/EgyptG.1EgyptOld.html
Egyptomania: Find Out
http://www.clevelandart.org/kids/egypt/findout.html
The Great Pyramid of Giza
http://funsocialstudies.learninghaven.com/articles/great_pyramid_at_giza_1.htm
Let’s Look Around Ancient Egypt
http://www.astonvision.org.uk/ancientegy.htm
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