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13 Colonies Graphic Organizers & Sorting Game
13 Colonies Graphic Organizers & Sorting Game
This lesson includes graphic organizers for the New England, Middle & Southern colonies. It also includes a characteristic sort game to assess stud...
By Kristin Krempasky
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Special Education, U.S. History Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 11th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Assessment, Graphic Organizers

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Columbus History and 4 Kinds of Sentences
Columbus History and 4 Kinds of Sentences
This is a 2 page history of Columbus and his 4 trips and a worksheet that reviews the 4 kinds of sentences. Mrs. R....
By Mrs. R.
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Subject: English Language Arts, Grammar, U.S. History Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A
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Readers' Theater: Paul Revere
Readers' Theater: Paul Revere
Your students will love this approach to history! This 16 page reader���¢�¯�¿�½�¯�¿�½s th...
By Susan Hardin
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Subject: Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Oral Communication Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A
Type: Scripts, Minilessons

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Reading: Summary of War in Vietnam
Reading: Summary of War in Vietnam
Brief, one page summary of the War in Vietnam. Good for struggling readers because the questions are listed next to the paragraph where the answer...
By Christy Schirmer
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Subject: U.S. History, World History Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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Events Leading to Civil War Graphic Organizer or Worksheet
Events Leading to Civil War Graphic Organizer or Worksheet
This assignment can be used with the Events Leading to Civil War Powerpoint or on it's own. The graphic organizer has good pictures that includes q...
By Tony Pavlovich Instructomania
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Subject: U.S. History Level(s): 8th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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Christopher Columbus Information and Fun
Christopher Columbus Information and Fun
This is a unit with a brief history of Christopher Columbus and his four journeys; questions, both literal and inferential, about his history; a cr...
By Mrs. R.
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Subject: Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A
Type: Minilessons, Printables, Worksheets

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Colonial Life Presentation Poster
Colonial Life Presentation Poster
This is a poster that complements the Colonial Life Presentations Project. It describes the process that students went through and can be used with...
By Karrie Comeau
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Subject: Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A
Type: Posters

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Primary Grades Internet Scavenger Hunt - Important Americans
Primary Grades Internet Scavenger Hunt - Important Americans
An internet scavenger hunt allows students to use educational websites in order to explore their standards. This scavenger hunt allows students to...
By Heidi Raki
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Subject: Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Homework, Internet Activities

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Declaration of Independence Presentation and Activity
Declaration of Independence Presentation and Activity
Based on an article by Stephen Lucas which is included in this packet, this presentation introduces students to the document as a masterly piece of...
By O
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Subject: Creative Writing, Literature, U.S. History Level(s): 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Lectures, Transparencies

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Abe's Whiskers - A Resource for Presidents' Day
Abe's Whiskers - A Resource for Presidents' Day
The story of how a young American girl changed "the face" of American history. This short activity pack tells the story of Grace Bedell who wrote a...
By Sos Supply
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Subject: Writing, President's Day, U.S. History Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler, Staff Duration: Lifelong Tool
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Loyalist or Patriot? Writing an Opinion Piece
Loyalist or Patriot? Writing an Opinion Piece
This two-day lesson plan includes all of the components you will need to have your students write an opinion piece on whether they would be a Loyal...
By Runde's Room
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Subject: Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Writing Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: 2 Days
Type: Activities, Lesson Plans (Individual)

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California - Early History to Statehood- 4.3
California - Early History to Statehood- 4.3
This comprehensive 5 lesson powerpoint presentation will lead students to explain the economic, social, and political life in California from the e...
By Mr. B.
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Subject: Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 4th Duration: 1 Month
Type: Power Point Presentations

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State Government Learning Contract
State Government Learning Contract
This contract is wonderful for creating a differentiated learning opportunity for your students. It includes many activity ideas for your students...
By Eileen Rafuse
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A
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Early People of California - History and Social Studies 4.2
Early People of California - History and Social Studies 4.2
This comprehensive 8-lesson unit covers the early people of California from the Native Americans to the time of Mexican rule. Throughout the unit ...
By Mr. B.
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Subject: Native Americans, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 4th Duration: N/A
Type: Power Point Presentations

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Great Depression Meal Experiment
Great Depression Meal Experiment
A group activity to recreate Great Depression meals......
By Colleen Sperry
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Subject: Cooking, Literature, U.S. History Level(s): 8th Duration: N/A
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Votes for Women! A reader's theater/stage play/script about suffrage.
Votes for Women! A reader's theater/stage play/script about suffrage.
This fun 15-minute script, by award-winning playwright Gyda Arber, is based on the true story of the Seneca Falls Convention of 1848, which launche...
By The Fifth Wall
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Subject: Drama, Reading, U.S. History Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A
Type: Guided Reading Books, Printables, Scripts

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Remembering 9/11, Celebrating America, Peace & Freedom
Remembering 9/11, Celebrating America, Peace & Freedom
This power-point guides teachers and students through the events that happened on 9/11 without using graphic pictures or images. It also identifies...
By Jason Smith
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Subject: Vocabulary, U.S. History Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A
Type: Power Point Presentations

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French and Indian War Wordsearch
French and Indian War Wordsearch
This is a big wordsearch I used this past year on a day I had a substitute. It is a huge puzzle and also reinforced the names of key people, countr...
By Make History Fun
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Subject: U.S. History, World History Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Fun Stuff

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You're a Grand Old Flag - powerpoint
You're a Grand Old Flag - powerpoint
Here is a powerpoint presentation that accompanies the song "You're a Grand Old Flag". I use it in my class when I teach patriotic songs. There a...
By David
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Subject: Music, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Multimedia, Power Point Presentations, Songs

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Civil War Newpaper Project Activity
Civil War Newpaper Project Activity
Students create newspaper article on various events and people during the Civil War. They also write a Dear Abby problem and classified ads. This p...
By Tony Pavlovich Instructomania
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Subject: U.S. History Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Lesson Plans (Individual), Projects

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Civil War Lesson Plan, Project, Activities (Common Core Standards)
Civil War Lesson Plan, Project, Activities (Common Core Standards)
Unit Lesson Plan: Civil War Lesson Plan, Project, and Activities Answer KEY Common Core ELA History Social Studies Standards Met: 1,2,4,7, Thi...
By Wise Guys
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Week
Type: Activities, Lesson Plans (Individual), Worksheets

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Black History Month Unit:
Black History Month Unit: "In Their Own Words" - Civil Rights Leaders
An engaging, Common-Core-based unit perfect for Black History Month comparing Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X including two media presentatio...
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: 3 Weeks
Type: Activities, Cooperative Learning, Multimedia

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President's Day--Lunch with the Presidents
President's Day--Lunch with the Presidents
This is a fun and simple research project for students to learn more about the Presidents of the United States. Each student in your class will re...
By Teacherteacher
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Research, Projects

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Indiana History Lesson-Core Standards
Indiana History Lesson-Core Standards
Indiana History is a literacy-based lesson aligned with the Common Core Standards. This 25-page lesson teaches about the state's first people, f...
By Splash! Publications
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Subject: English Language Arts, Geography (k-12), U.S. History Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, Homeschooler Duration: 2 Days
Type: Activities, Lesson Plans (Individual), SmartBoard Lessons & Whiteboard Activities

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Veterans Day
Veterans Day
These are meaningful and personal activities that I created for my students because I never found an all inclusive published version. This 9 page p...
By Ruth S.
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Internet Activities, Worksheets

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Who's Sick? - The Columbian Exchange
Who's Sick? - The Columbian Exchange
This supplemental lesson on the Columbian Exchange has shocked my students for four years into remembering the Columbian Exchange, especially the e...
By Kim Andersen
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Subject: Health, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 8th, 11th Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Fun Stuff, Lesson Plans (Individual)

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Colonizing America Crossword Puzzle
Colonizing America Crossword Puzzle
This puzzle is a free sample of a set of 11 crossword puzzles dealing with United States History. The entire set includes Famous Explorers, the Co...
By Donna Melton
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Subject: Library Skills, U.S. History, History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: 50 Minutes
Type: Worksheets, Activities, Fun Stuff

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Native American Cultures Powerpoint
Native American Cultures Powerpoint
This 26 slide powerpoint is the perfect tool to teach a unit on Native Americans. Fully animated and beautifully illustrated, It begins with facts...
By Beverly Brown
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Subject: Native Americans, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: 2 hours
Type: Power Point Presentations

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American Revolution Timeline Assignment
American Revolution Timeline Assignment
Students create a timeline of important events during the American Revolution, including dates of events, descriptions of events, and colorful pict...
By Monica Lukins
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Subject: Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A
Type: Worksheets, Homework, Handouts

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3103-6 Jeffersonian and Jacksonian Democracy
3103-6 Jeffersonian and Jacksonian Democracy
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will learn about Andrew Jackson’s views on government and democracy and compare and con...
By Inspired Educators
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Subject: Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Colonial Sign Project
Colonial Sign Project
This is an activity that you can do to accompany any colonial unit. I had my students decide on a colonial business that they would like to run. Th...
By Daniel Jones
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Subject: Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 8th Duration: 2 Days
Type: Activities, Projects, Research

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Magic Tree House Civil War on Sunday Worksheet and Novel Study
Magic Tree House Civil War on Sunday Worksheet and Novel Study
This 13-page worksheet explores the twenty-first of the Magic Tree House books by Mary Pope Osborne: Civil War on Sunday. The questions engage the ...
By Pupil's Advantage
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Subject: English Language Arts, U.S. History, Vocabulary Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Week
Type: Homeschool Curricula, Homework, Novel Study

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SQUANTO, Friend of the Pilgrims
SQUANTO, Friend of the Pilgrims
Student response worksheets for every chapter include comparisons, direct questions, simple character and plot analysis, and a very short history r...
By Arlene Manemann
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Subject: Literature, Reading, U.S. History Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Novel Study, Worksheets

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Readers Theater scripts: African American scientists & inventors
Readers Theater scripts: African American scientists & inventors
Nine African-American scientists/inventors (Benjamin Banneker, Mae Jemison, Patricia Bath, George Washington Carver, Lewis Latimer, Yvonne Cagle an...
By Kathleen Applebee
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Subject: Drama, Reading, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Projects, Scripts

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Era of Andrew Jackson 1820-1840 in Lit and Politics
Era of Andrew Jackson 1820-1840 in Lit and Politics
This powerpoint teaches everything you need to know about the years of 1820-1840 in America....
By Julie Moore
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Subject: English Language Arts, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Homeschool Curricula, Minilessons, Power Point Presentations

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United States Research Project
United States Research Project
This is a research project for the United States. Students choose a state, conduct research, and create a file folder project. I used this projec...
By Lori Musa
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Subject: Geography (k-12), U.S. History Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
Type: Internet Activities, Projects, Research

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Teaching National Symbols
Teaching National Symbols
The student will identify national symbols and monuments that represent American Democracy. The student will identify 5 symbols/monuments of t...
By Shelley Valencia
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st Duration: 30 Minutes
Type: SmartBoard Lessons & Whiteboard Activities

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From Every Direction--A California Story
From Every Direction--A California Story
From Every Direction--A California Story is a five-part unit on the settlement of California by various cultural groups: Native American, Spanish/...
By Jon Dowty
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Subject: Literature, U.S. History, Critical Thinking Level(s): 4th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Year
Type: Unit Plans, Lesson Plans (Bundled), Activities

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George Washington Fakebook Facebook Page 1st Term of Presidency
George Washington Fakebook Facebook Page 1st Term of Presidency
This is George Washington's Fakebook (Facebook) page that includes status updates, pictures, quotes, relationship status, and employment informatio...
By Make History Fun
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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41 Must-Know Terms for the AP US History Exam Powerpoint
41 Must-Know Terms for the AP US History Exam Powerpoint
83 slide Powerpoint presentation of 41 Key Terms for the AP US History Exam. Based on the book "AP US History Crash Course" by Larry Krieger. Slide...
By Jebsma
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Multimedia, Power Point Presentations, Test Prep

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Lost Colony Roanoke and Jamestown Settlements Worksheet Common Core
Lost Colony Roanoke and Jamestown Settlements Worksheet Common Core
Lost Colony Roanoke and Jamestown Settlements Worksheet Common Core ELA History Social Studies Standards: 2,4 The worksheet is two pages in len...
By Wise Guys
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Subject: European History, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 45 Minutes
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Constitution and Bill of Rights Puzzle
Constitution and Bill of Rights Puzzle
I use this Constitution and Bill of Rights Puzzle as a way to review the major ideas and people from the document. There are 15 pieces to the puzzl...
By Make History Fun
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Subject: U.S. History, Government Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 30 Minutes
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THANKSGIVING POEM
THANKSGIVING POEM
Kids are asked to think about things they're thankful for OR that they're thankful about something they did or accomplished. They're also asked to ...
By Ruth S.
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Subject: Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Writing Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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American Explorers in Washington - Washington History
American Explorers in Washington - Washington History
American Explorers in Washington is one of 24 lessons in our Do Washington! Curriculum. After reading about Washington's American Explorers, stude...
By Splash! Publications
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Subject: Creative Writing, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, Homeschooler Duration: 2 Days
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Constitution Day PowerPoint for elementary level
Constitution Day PowerPoint for elementary level
This is a PowerPoint intended for lower elementary students to teach about the Constitution on Constitution Day. The sample shows the first 2 slid...
By Richelle Votaw
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: N/A
Type: Power Point Presentations

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Jamestown Indentured Servant Script
Jamestown Indentured Servant Script
An indentured servant tells of her troubles and experiences at Jamestown. Written in first person....
By Carla Trussell
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Subject: Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 7th, 8th Duration: N/A
Type: Scripts

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Mid-Southern States-'Our United States Series' 32-Page Booklet
Mid-Southern States-'Our United States Series' 32-Page Booklet
Mid-Southern States Group - Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas. 32 usable pages in this United States geography and civics...
By Mary Hopkins
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Subject: Civics, Geography (k-12), U.S. History Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, Homeschooler Duration: 3 Weeks
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13 Colonies Quiz
13 Colonies Quiz
This quiz not only assesses student's knowledge of the 13 Colonies, but also geography terms and map skills....
By Amanda Wilson
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Subject: Geography (k-12), U.S. History Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: 30 Minutes
Type: Assessment, Homework, Printables

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Causes of the American Revolution Guided Notes
Causes of the American Revolution Guided Notes
A set of guided notes to help students as you lead a lesson on the causes of the American Revolution....
By Gabrielle Smith
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Subject: U.S. History, Social Studies - History Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A
Type: Handouts, Scaffolded Notes, Study Guides

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Earliest Americans Powerpoint
Earliest Americans Powerpoint
This powerpoint focuses on the Maya, Olmec, Aztec, and Inca cultures. Fully animated and illustrated, it tells who they are and where they came fr...
By Beverly Brown
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Subject: Native Americans, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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