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President's Day Unit Materials
President's Day Unit Materials
This President's Day Unit Materials set contains fun materials to teach your student's about Abraham Lincoln and George Washington. The set includ...
By Kristy
$4.00
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Subject: President's Day, U.S. History, English Language Arts Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: 1 Week

Community Helper Sorting Part 1
Community Helper Sorting Part 1
Targeted Skills: Visual Discrimination Sorting/Classifying Language development/Vocabulary related to the world around you Understanding the co...
By C And L Curriculum
$1.25
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Then and Now: Social Studies Lesson
Then and Now: Social Studies Lesson
Travel back in time to 1627! Students are now pilgrim boys and pilgrim girls as they learn about colonial life and how it compares to their current...
By Lesson Plan Sos Teachers
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Subject: Reading, Social Studies - History, Writing Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Duration: N/A

Cleaning up with artifacts
Cleaning up with artifacts
Every once in a while I just want to do something that doesn’t cost a lot and lets the students create something different and do something other...
By Latraveler
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Subject: Social Studies - History Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th Duration: 45 Minutes

"Dissecting the Dream" - Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" Speech
An engaging, Common-Core-based activity to help students analyze the structure of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech. I always li...
By Arik Durfee
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Subject: English Language Arts, U.S. History, Oral Communication Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 2 hours

Alien Visitor - Great Introduction to Earth Sc /Geography/Astronomy
Alien Visitor - Great Introduction to Earth Sc /Geography/Astronomy
A FREE and fun critical thinking activity for students of all ages! Imagine you're an alien who's been sent to Earth for an investigation from you...
By Addie Williams
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Subject: Astronomy, Geography (k-12), Science Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Almanac PowerPoint Lesson
Almanac PowerPoint Lesson
Excellent PowerPoint Lesson to teach your students about how and why we use the Almanac. Discusses purpose, usage, index, contents, varieties, and...
By Ms. J
$4.00
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Subject: Instructional Technology, Library Skills, Social Studies - History Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: 30 Minutes

Letters That Matter: Teaching Students to Write Persuasively
Letters That Matter: Teaching Students to Write Persuasively
When teaching beginning persuasive writing, it helps to have student-driven issues and real audiences. In this unit you will find a writing proces...
By Mary Bauer
FREE
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Subject: Civics, Writing Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Month

Mysteries Inquiry
Mysteries Inquiry
This project takes students through the inquiry process while focusing on World Mysteries. It has two levels of study, one teacher guided and one ...
By Danielle Stinson
FREE
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Subject: Critical Thinking, Science, Social Studies - History Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: 2 Months

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Activity Pack
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Activity Pack
This activity pack can be used to cover Franklin Delano Roosevelt and the significance he has on our country. The 6-page pack includes: - vocab...
By 3rd Grade Gridiron
$3.00
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Subject: Vocabulary, Writing, Social Studies - History Level(s): 3rd Duration: N/A

Teaching Metacognative Reading Strategies: Maroo of the Winter Caves
Teaching Metacognative Reading Strategies: Maroo of the Winter Caves
This 45 page, integrated, metacognative literature study involves a differentiated, multiple abilities approach to teaching both the book Maroo of ...
By Beth Harris
$25.00 $9.99
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Subject: Ancient History, English Language Arts Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Thanksgiving Play
Thanksgiving Play
This is a 7 page script that teaches about Thanksgiving. There are enough parts from a class of 8 to a class of 28 if larger groups are assigned th...
By Russell Buxton
$2.85
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Subject: Drama, Native Americans, Reading Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Insanity Plea --
Insanity Plea -- "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe
This is a fun activity to help students analyze a classic short story and practice using logical evidence and reason in persuasive writing and spee...
By Arik Durfee
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Subject: Writing, Oral Communication, Criminal Justice - Law Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: 3 hours

Paul Revere Activity Pack
Paul Revere Activity Pack
This Paul Revere activity packet includes: - a vocabulary graphic organizer - a timeline - an informational scavenger hunt - a silversmith se...
By 3rd Grade Gridiron
$3.00
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Vocabulary, Writing Level(s): 3rd Duration: N/A

Ancient Civilizations Map Projects
Ancient Civilizations Map Projects
This is a collection of map projects I designed over several years of teaching ancient civilizations. I usually begin each new area of study with ...
By Natalie's Nifty Innovations
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Subject: Ancient History, Geography (k-12) Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

Louisiana/South Slave Cabin worksheet
Louisiana/South Slave Cabin worksheet
During this chapter we have been studying the lives of plantation slaves. Your project is to reconstruct a replica of a traditional slave cabin sim...
By Latraveler
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Subject: U.S. History Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

Social Studies GOVERNMENT Unit  (3 Branches)
Social Studies GOVERNMENT Unit (3 Branches)
This Government unit focuses on the 3 Branches of Government and contains 73 pages. It has a simulated activity for students to act out how a bill ...
By Lisa C
$8.00
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Subject: Government, U.S. History, Social Studies - History Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Native American Writing Project for Elementary Students
Native American Writing Project for Elementary Students
Students will create a construction paper Native American Indian to display their writing. Simple instructions, patterns, and writing template incl...
By Glyph Girls
$4.00
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Subject: Thanksgiving, Native Americans, Writing Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A

Learn about Christopher Columbus SmartBoard Lesson
Learn about Christopher Columbus SmartBoard Lesson
The second Monday in October is Columbus Day! Help your k-2 students learn about this great explorer with my 21 page smartboard lesson. The file ...
By Lisa Rombach
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Study of Our City
Study of Our City
Students learn about their city by brainstorming its businesses, recreational activities, landforms, and more....
By Lesson Plan Sos Teachers
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Subject: Government Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Duration: N/A
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Thanksgiving Emergent Reader - The Pilgrims' Journey
Thanksgiving Emergent Reader - The Pilgrims' Journey
Kindergarten and first grade students can strengthen their beginning reading and writing skills as they enjoy this cute emergent reader. This book ...
By D Conway
$2.50
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Subject: Reading, Social Studies - History, Writing Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

What's Hot, What's Not Classroom Activity for any Content Area
What's Hot, What's Not Classroom Activity for any Content Area
Use this "What's Hot? What's Not?" activity after reading a chapter, studying a unit, learning a concept, reading a short story, watching a video, ...
By Tracee Orman
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Transportation Ways to Go PowerPoint Presentation
Transportation Ways to Go PowerPoint Presentation
What moves you? Kinds of transportation PowerPoint. Introduce and investigate the concept of transportation from the days of Paul Revere's ride to ...
By Happyedugator
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Dia de los Muertos
Dia de los Muertos
This bilingual title (Spanish/English) will introduce students to one of Mexico's most popular holidays: Dia de los Muertos. Although the name of t...
By Dwayne Kohn
$4.95
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California History - California's First People
California History - California's First People
California's First People is one of seven lessons in our California History Unit. After reading about California's First People, students will ans...
By Splash! Publications
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This Land Is Your Land - powerpoint
This Land Is Your Land - powerpoint
Here is a powerpoint presentation that accompanies the song "This Land Is Your Land". I use it in my class when I teach patriotic songs. There are ...
By David
$1.50
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Community Creations
Community Creations
Students form cooperative groups to create their own city! Students transform into mayors and citizens who hold city council meetings. Directions, ...
By Lesson Plan Sos Teachers
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Subject: Government Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th Duration: N/A

ABC Book for Free - Blank
ABC Book for Free - Blank
Use this free ABC book that is blank for students to create their own. Younger students can draw pictures to represent each letter, while older stu...
By Happyedugator
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Groundhog Day Powerpoint Lesson and interactive quiz
Groundhog Day Powerpoint Lesson and interactive quiz
This 30 slide Groundhog Day Powerpoint has everything you need to learn about and celebrate Ground hog day!! It includes information about the grou...
By Powerpoint Maniac
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West Region
West Region
This 8-page handout of information about the West Region can be used as a "textbook chapter" when teaching about the five regions of the United Sta...
By Jill Russ
$2.00
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Subject: Geography (k-12) Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: 2 Weeks

Landforms - Vocabulary Graphic Organizer and Assessment
Landforms - Vocabulary Graphic Organizer and Assessment
This product can be used to help students get a better understanding the different landforms. Included is a graphic organizer to record definition...
By 3rd Grade Gridiron
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Subject: Vocabulary, Geography (k-12) Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th Duration: N/A

George Washington Writing Project for Elementary Students
George Washington Writing Project for Elementary Students
The Glyph Girls have you covered for President's Day with this darling writing project on our first president, George Washington. Parents and princ...
By Glyph Girls
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Subject: Writing, President's Day, Social Studies - History Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: 2 hours

Geography Terms Vocabulary Matching Game Power Point (PPT)
Geography Terms Vocabulary Matching Game Power Point (PPT)
This is an EXTREMELY visual activity for teaching basic geography terms (see below). You may consider purchasing the assessment that goes along wit...
By Mrs. Elitzin
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Geography (k-12), Vocabulary Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th Duration: 45 Minutes

Song about American Reform Movements
Song about American Reform Movements "Find A Cause"
This is a catchy rock n roll song that is great to introduce or review some of the key reform movements and their leaders from the 1800's. Student...
By Professor Presley
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Subject: U.S. History, Music and Dance, ESL / ELL / EFL Level(s): 3rd, 5th, 8th, 11th Duration: Other

Lewis & Clark and Bird Girl: Sacagawea readers theater history play
Lewis & Clark and Bird Girl: Sacagawea readers theater history play
Full class set for just $3! Original purchaser licensed to reproduce one classroom set per year. Written by popular Storyworks and Scholastic playw...
By Mack Lewis
$3.00
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Subject: Native Americans, Reading, Social Studies - History Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Old West - Chuck Wagon Bellringer
Old West - Chuck Wagon Bellringer
A fun bellringer testing student's abilities as a cook on an Old West cattle drive. Students are asked multiple choice questions about jobs, nickn...
By Chris Hilgeman
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Subject: Cooking, U.S. History Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Georgia 3rd Grade Social Studies Word Wall
Georgia 3rd Grade Social Studies Word Wall
Students can develop their social studies vocabulary with this product which includes 48 of the Georgia Performance Standards (GPS) social studies ...
By Ashleigh
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Subject: Social Studies - History Level(s): 3rd Duration: N/A
Type: Word Walls

World History Hyperflow
World History Hyperflow
Updated 7/25/07 with several new flowcharts on such topics as post colonial Africa, modern advertising, the decline of the modern community and fa...
By Chris Butler
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Subject: World History, History Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: N/A

Washington and Lincoln Double Sided Craft
Washington and Lincoln Double Sided Craft
This download includes a sample picture, tracers, and coin printables....
By Erica Bohrer
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Subject: Arts, Social Studies - History Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Community Helper Sorting Part 2
Community Helper Sorting Part 2
Targeted Skills: Visual Discrimination Sorting/Classifying Language development/Vocabulary related to the world around you Understanding the co...
By C And L Curriculum
$1.25
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Toothpaste Activity: Teaching Respect to Students Classroom Management
Toothpaste Activity: Teaching Respect to Students Classroom Management
Toothpaste Activity: Teaching Respect to Students Classroom Management One of the hardest things for students to do is to refrain from saying hu...
By Wise Guys
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Subject: Psychology, Character Education, Classroom Management Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

President's Day Sorting and Graphing
President's Day Sorting and Graphing
Kindergarten and first grade students can apply what they know about Washington and Lincoln to this sorting and graphing activity. A great way to c...
By D Conway
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Subject: Graphing, U.S. History Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

The Thanksgiving Story
The Thanksgiving Story
Explore the history of Thanksgiving in the United Sates while teaching reading, language arts, and math skills with this historically accurate them...
By Jan Lindley
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Subject: English Language Arts, U.S. History, Thanksgiving Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

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State Project: ABC Book
State Project: ABC Book
Use this template to help students produce a beautiful STATE ABC Book. This file includes a title page, all 26 alphabet pages, a teacher scoring gu...
By Sailing Through 1st Grade
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Social Studies: Goods and Services Bundle
Social Studies: Goods and Services Bundle
SOL 1.7 Goods and Services: 9 printables key concepts include: .Define, illustrate, and describe goods .Define, illustrate, and describe serv...
By Mrs. Motley
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Subject: Economics (k-12), Social Studies - History Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Presidents' Day Unit Plans
Presidents' Day Unit Plans
This is 11 lesson plans covering Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, Roosevelt, Obama, and the US Symbols. Books, activities, videos, and ...
By Mary Amoson
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Finding a Path in Formative Assessment with Pictures
Finding a Path in Formative Assessment with Pictures
In this FREE packet, you will find a compilation of 14 roadway photos to use for formative assessment. At different points in a particular lesson o...
By Mrs. Patton
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Frederick Douglass Activities
Frederick Douglass Activities
This six-page packet of activities includes a vocabulary organizer (with space for predictions and actual meanings), vocabulary assessment (matchin...
By 3rd Grade Gridiron
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Subject: Creative Writing, Social Studies - History, Vocabulary Level(s): 3rd Duration: N/A

American Symbols Graphing Practice for Kindergarten- Veterans Day
American Symbols Graphing Practice for Kindergarten- Veterans Day
Sorting and graphing are important early math skills; Veterans Day is a great time to introduce or review the concept of graphing and get students ...
By Melissa Williams
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Subject: Math, Graphing, Government Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

Make and Egyptian Cartouche with an Egyptian Name!
Make and Egyptian Cartouche with an Egyptian Name!
My seventh grade students love this activity. We learn about hieroglyphic writing, and then everyone gets to choose their own Egyptian name. Using ...
By Brooke Travers
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