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Who Is Mae Jemison?
Who Is Mae Jemison?
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Who Is Mae Jemison?
Second Grade
Reading
Mae Jemison was the first African American female astronaut to enter space! Use the Who Is Mae Jemison? lesson plan to get to know this prominent scientist and entrepreneur. Students will read about Mae and then answer questions about her.
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Who Is Mae Jemison?
Who Is Mae Jemison?
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Who Is Mae Jemison?
Mae Jemison was the first African American female astronaut to enter space! Use the Who Is Mae Jemison? lesson plan to get to know this prominent scientist and entrepreneur. Students will read about Mae and then answer questions about her.
Second Grade
Reading
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Learning About W.E.B. Du Bois
Learning About W.E.B. Du Bois
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Learning About W.E.B. Du Bois
Second Grade
Vocabulary
This lesson plan teaches kids about W.E.B. Du Bois through video and a short informational text. Students will compare/contrast their findings and create a poster in small groups showing what they learned.
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Learning About W.E.B. Du Bois
Learning About W.E.B. Du Bois
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Learning About W.E.B. Du Bois
This lesson plan teaches kids about W.E.B. Du Bois through video and a short informational text. Students will compare/contrast their findings and create a poster in small groups showing what they learned.
Second Grade
Vocabulary
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Learning About Black Visionaries
Learning About Black Visionaries
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Learning About Black Visionaries
First Grade
History
Use this lesson plan as an introductory activity to kick-off a short, project-based learning unit where students will research black visionaries and share what they learned.
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Learning About Black Visionaries
Learning About Black Visionaries
Lesson Plan
Learning About Black Visionaries
Use this lesson plan as an introductory activity to kick-off a short, project-based learning unit where students will research black visionaries and share what they learned.
First Grade
History
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About 2nd Grade U.s. History Lesson Plans

On Education.com, 2nd grade U.S. history lesson plans introduce young students to foundational concepts such as Native American cultures, European exploration, the American Revolution, and key national symbols through engaging activities. These lessons provide a structured curriculum with worksheets, interactive crafts, and storytelling exercises that help children connect with American history in an age-appropriate way.

Parents and teachers can explore a wide variety of educational resources on Education.com, including printable activity pages, lesson guides, history timelines, and biography exercises focused on figures like George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Martin Luther King Jr. These materials help build reading, comprehension, and critical thinking skills while making history accessible and fun for young learners.

Using this site’s resources allows educators and parents to efficiently plan lessons that are engaging, educational, and aligned with early American history standards. Accessing ready-made worksheets and activities saves time on lesson preparation, ensures consistent teaching quality, and provides structured ways for students to explore historic events and figures.