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We the People:  Constitution Day Resources!
We the People: Constitution Day Resources!
This thirteen page file includes resources to supplement your existing government unit or to launch meaningful kid-friendly lessons on Constitution...
By One Extra Degree
$3.50
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A

President's Day Unit
President's Day Unit
Have a blast learning all about Presidents and the United States of America with this President's Day Unit! This 174 page unit is packed full of r...
By Primary Junction
$7.00
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Abe Lincoln Writing Project
Abe Lincoln Writing Project
Students will be proud to display what they've learned about Abraham Lincoln on this bulletin board project by Glyph Girls. Writing templates with ...
By Glyph Girls
$4.00
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Subject: President's Day, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 2nd, 3rd Duration: 2 hours

To Kill a Mockingbird Pre-Reading Historical Background  PP
To Kill a Mockingbird Pre-Reading Historical Background PP
This is a 76 slide PP with cited facts and pictures about the Depression, the Dust Bowl, Post Civil War, Jim Crow Era, and Civil Rights Era informa...
By Luna
FREE
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Subject: English Language Arts, U.S. History Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 1 hour

American Hero Book Report and Wax Museum
American Hero Book Report and Wax Museum
Have you ever done a Wax Museum at your school? If not, this is a MUST buy! It is everything you need to implement a Wax Museum for your class, gra...
By Natalie Kay
$15.00 $12.00
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Subject: Drama, Literature, U.S. History Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Month

FREE Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Video Resources
FREE Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Video Resources
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Video Resources is a packet of teaching strategies and printables created by Laura Candler to supplement a free video a...
By Laura Candler
FREE
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Subject: Character Education, U.S. History, Martin Luther King Day Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: 3 Days

American Symbols Thematic Unit
American Symbols Thematic Unit
This unit is certain to add fun and ease to any patriotic or America-themed unit of study. This download contains the following items: • Litera...
By Kimberly Edgerton
$5.00
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Science, U.S. History Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

FREE Long Ago and Today: Part 1 School
FREE Long Ago and Today: Part 1 School
This unit explores how school was long ago compared to now. It includes a picture sort, multiple picture cards of items long ago, as well as an ass...
By Mrs. Patton
FREE
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Subject: Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: 1 Week

American Folktales Unit - Folk Heroes
American Folktales Unit - Folk Heroes
American Folktales Unit - Johnny Appleseed, Davy Crockett, Paul Bunyan, John Henry, and Annie Oakley This 22 page unit includes fact cards on ea...
By Catherine Wood
$3.00
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Subject: Creative Writing, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: 2 Months

History Detective Report
History Detective Report
This FREE download is a great way to let students research different events in American history. I hope you enjoy this download and consider bu...
By Natalie Kay
FREE
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Resource Pack
Martin Luther King, Jr. Resource Pack
Celebrating MLK Day is a great way to teach your students about diversity and equality. This pack includes activity ideas and resources that will h...
By Mrs. Pollard
$4.50
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Subject: Writing, U.S. History Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Declaration of Independence Breakup Letter/Notes/Worksheet Lesson Plan
Declaration of Independence Breakup Letter/Notes/Worksheet Lesson Plan
This is one of my favorite assignments of the year. Included in this file is a breakup letter I wrote. I tell the students I found it after class a...
By Make History Fun
$5.00
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Subject: U.S. History, World History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 2 Days

Me on the Map Circle Map Project
Me on the Map Circle Map Project
My kiddos had a blast with this project! We completed Me on the Map projects to go along with the popular book. Run the circles off on different ...
By Ashley Reed
$1.50
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Subject: Geography (k-12), U.S. History Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A
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Martin Luther King, Jr : Projects and Activities
Martin Luther King, Jr : Projects and Activities
Take your students on a trip to see America between 1950-1968 through the eyes of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Students will read, research, and wr...
By Hollis Hemmings
$5.00
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Subject: Civics, U.S. History, Writing Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

We the People Kid Created Class Book FREEBIE
We the People Kid Created Class Book FREEBIE
I use books and a video to introduce the Preamble to the Constitution to my students. This is a book that kids can work on together to create illus...
By Hilary Lewis
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Subject: Writing, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Homeschooler 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 Mrs. C's Classroom
$8.00
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Subject: Government, U.S. History, Social Studies - History Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler 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
FREE
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Subject: U.S. History Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

Go West Young Man-Western Expansion Power Point
Go West Young Man-Western Expansion Power Point
43 slide powerpoint presentation on Western Expansion. This is geared for 2nd & 3rd graders. It is written to include key points from the Core Know...
By Catherine Peters
$3.00
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Subject: U.S. History Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th Duration: 2 Days

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

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
$2.99
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"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
FREE
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Subject: English Language Arts, U.S. History, Oral Communication Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 2 hours

Social Studies:  Patriotic Symbols United States Symbols
Social Studies: Patriotic Symbols United States Symbols
SOL 1.11 Patriotic Symbols Thematic Unit: Teacher Worksheets that includes 8 activities: Key concepts covered: United States has patriotic symbo...
By Mrs. Motley
$2.75
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Week

Henry Hudson - New World Explorer
Henry Hudson - New World Explorer
Henry Hudson is one of nine content-based lessons in our New World Explorers Unit. After reading about Henry Hudson, students will: •answ...
By Splash! Publications
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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
FREE
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Subject: Cooking, U.S. History Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

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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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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Martin Luther King Unit-Common Core Standards
Martin Luther King Unit-Common Core Standards
Our Martin Luther King, Jr. Unit fosters Math and Literacy in History and Social Studies for 1st-3rd grade students. This 44-page unit is pack...
By Splash! Publications
$4.99
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Our Lady Liberty  Podcast Classroom Package
Our Lady Liberty Podcast Classroom Package
Bring your students back into history with the power of podcasts! Welcome to What's the Truth George?! Allow your students to experience the Sta...
By Truthme
FREE
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Subject: Reading, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th 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
$7.00
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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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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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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
FREE
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Subject: U.S. History, Music and Dance, ESL / ELL / EFL Level(s): 3rd, 5th, 8th, 11th Duration: Other

Culture of Slavery: a Multi Genre Project
Culture of Slavery: a Multi Genre Project
PLEASE NOTE: This unit uses a website that appears to be having difficulty - it has gone up and down during the past month or so. I am researching...
By Barbara Bureker
FREE
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Subject: U.S. History Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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FREE Long Ago and Today: Part 2 Transportation
FREE Long Ago and Today: Part 2 Transportation
This unit explores how transportation was long ago compared to now. It includes 2 picture sorts, multiple picture cards of items long ago, as well ...
By Mrs. Patton
FREE
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Subject: Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: 1 Week

Columbus Day Lesson-Common Core
Columbus Day Lesson-Common Core
Our Columbus Day Lesson fosters literacy in History and Social Studies for 1st-3rd grade students. After learning about Christopher, students will ...
By Splash! Publications
$3.00
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The Oregon Trail Song
The Oregon Trail Song
Sing this song to the old Gilligan's Island theme ("Now sit right back and you'll hear a tale..."). This song is a fun way to teach the following s...
By Laura Sorochak
$3.00
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Subject: Gifted and Talented, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 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
$2.00
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Subject: Graphing, U.S. History Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Original 13 Colonies Facebook and Questions Activity Common Core
Original 13 Colonies Facebook and Questions Activity Common Core
Original 13 Colonies Facebook and Questions Activity (8 pages +KEY) Common Core ELA History Social Studies Standards: 2,4,7 Facebook is becomin...
By Wise Guys
$4.00
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Subject: Critical Thinking, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: N/A

Pocahontas Emergent Reader... a printable mini-book!
Pocahontas Emergent Reader... a printable mini-book!
This emergent reader is perfect for introducing Pocahontas to your students! It features repetitive text and picture support. This mini-book incl...
By Karen Stamp
FREE
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Subject: Reading, U.S. History, Writing Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: Lifelong Tool

Thanksgiving Reading or Posters
Thanksgiving Reading or Posters
This is a bunch of posters that I made for a bulletin board. I also made a packet for my students to read the information about Pilgrims and Thank...
By Victoria Nicholson Razmilovic
$2.00
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Subject: For All Subject Areas, Native Americans, U.S. History Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

Lewis and Clark Timeline Worksheet
Lewis and Clark Timeline Worksheet
This worksheet is a timeline on the Lewis and Clark expedition. It is fill-in-the-blank and includes 13 events. Created by Beverly Brown,it correl...
By Beverly Brown
$1.50
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Andrew Jackson: A Student Play
Andrew Jackson: A Student Play
Need an interactive way to engage your students in the debate on Andrew Jackson's legacy? This might be what you're looking for. This lesson star...
By Charles Boone
$2.00
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Subject: Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: 90 Minutes

FREE Long Ago and Today: Part 3 Inside Homes
FREE Long Ago and Today: Part 3 Inside Homes
This unit explores how homes were long ago compared to now. It includes picture cards of kitchens long ago, a double bubble map, and a survey to se...
By Mrs. Patton
FREE
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4.0
Subject: Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: 1 Week

French and Indian War PowerPoint Notes Lesson Plan
French and Indian War PowerPoint Notes Lesson Plan
This is the PowerPoint Presentation that goes along with the "French and Indian War Fill in the Blank Notes" These notes are titled the "War tha...
By Make History Fun
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Subject: U.S. History, World History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 50 Minutes

Wednesday Wars Reading Guide
Wednesday Wars Reading Guide
Gary D. Schmidt's book The Wednesday Wars is one of the most beautiful, eloquently-written stories I have read in a long time. Holling Hoodhood, a...
By Kimberly Cauble
$3.00
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Subject: English Language Arts, Literature, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th Duration: 3 Weeks

Black History Month Memory Game
Black History Month Memory Game
The Lesson Lady presents Black History Month Memory Game! This game contains 48 cards to help your students learn about important African-American ...
By Lesson Lady
$2.49
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Subject: Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Vocabulary Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Veteran's Day Tic Tac Toe Choice Board
Veteran's Day Tic Tac Toe Choice Board
Make your Veteran's Day instruction more rigorous with this Tic Tac Toe Choice Board. Packed with a variety of 9 different projects for students t...
By Techedoutteacher
FREE
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Subject: Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th Duration: 1 Week

Social Studies: Patriotic Symbols Assessment and Study Guide
Social Studies: Patriotic Symbols Assessment and Study Guide
Social Studies: Patriotic Symbols Assessment and Study Guide: SOL 1.11: 4 pages that tests the following concepts: . The student will recognize ...
By Mrs. Motley
$1.95
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Subject: Social Studies - History, , U.S. History Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

FEVER 1793 Novel Study - Common Core Aligned
FEVER 1793 Novel Study - Common Core Aligned
This complete unit includes Focus Questions for every chapter, grouped in sets of two or three chapters each. No answer keys provided. These page...
By Arlene Manemann
$7.00
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Subject: Literature, U.S. History, English Language Arts Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

My Brother Sam Is Dead novel Am. Revolution Unit
My Brother Sam Is Dead novel Am. Revolution Unit
Of all the American Revolution novels I have taught in grades 5-10, My Brother Sam is Dead is my favorite because of its development of characters,...
By Kenny Karem
$1.00
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Subject: Literature, U.S. History, Essay Writing Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: 3 Weeks

President's Day Clip Art for the Classroom and Commercial Use
President's Day Clip Art for the Classroom and Commercial Use
This zip file contains 12 patriotic-themed President's Day clip art images perfect for your classroom creations. Images are in both .jpeg and .png ...
By Sailing Through 1st Grade
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Type: Clip Art