Free Printable 2nd Grade History Activities

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The Museum Word Search

Museum vocabulary word search for Grades 2–4. Find 18 hidden words including dinosaur, statue, painting, and skeleton in this educational puzzle.

California History Crossword

California history crossword for Grades 2–4. Topics include the state capital, Native Americans, Spanish missions, the Gold Rush, and state symbols.

Theodore Roosevelt Discussion Assignment

Printable 2nd grade reading comprehension worksheet on Theodore Roosevelt with 15 questions for partner discussion and research in a nonfiction text.

Juneteenth Flashcards

Juneteenth flashcard set covering freedom, emancipation, and the historical significance of this important American holiday for learners of all levels.

Juneteenth Worksheet

Printable 2nd grade Juneteenth worksheet with multiple-choice questions on primary and secondary sources, plus creative and reflective activities.

War of 1812 Bingo Cards

War of 1812 bingo cards for Grades 2–3 featuring vocabulary about American history, the Star-Spangled Banner, and Fort McHenry.

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War of 1812 Bingo Cards

War of 1812 bingo cards for 2nd Grade featuring key terms like Fort McHenry, the Star-Spangled Banner, and Mary Young Pickersgill.

The Timeline of Me

Printable 2nd grade worksheet on personal timelines: students draw a family tradition from childhood and now, then describe what changed.

Then and Now Word Search

Then and now word search for Grades 2–3. Find 16 words comparing past and present technology and transportation, including smartphone, aeroplane, and steam engine.

Drawing a Bohío: Taíno Dwelling

Printable drawing activity for Grades 1–2 in Spanish: students illustrate a bohío, the traditional dwelling of the Taíno people of the Caribbean.

MLK Jr and the March on Washington - Cloze Paragraph

Printable 2nd grade cloze worksheet about Martin Luther King Jr. and the March on Washington with three paragraphs for students to complete.

Amelia Earhart Biography

Printable Grades 1–2 biography worksheet on Amelia Earhart with four reading comprehension questions about her life and aviation achievements.

Susan B. Anthony Biography

Printable biography worksheet on Susan B. Anthony for Grades 1–2 with four questions about her life, birthplace, activism, and the 19th Amendment.

Famous Americans

Printable 2nd grade fill-in-the-blank worksheet about famous Americans, including Jackie Robinson, Rosa Parks, Helen Keller, and others.

Juneteenth: Primary and Secondary Sources

Printable 2nd grade Juneteenth worksheet introducing primary and secondary sources, with a drawing activity and reflection prompt.

Famous Americans, Monuments, and Memorials Matching

Printable 2nd grade social studies matching worksheet with 15 famous Americans and landmarks, including Lincoln Memorial, Thomas Edison, and Amelia Earhart.