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George Ferris Engineer and Inventor Nonfiction Reading with Activities

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The life story of George W.G. Ferris Jr is told using nonfiction reading texts, storyboards, supported by primary source photographs, maps and newspaper articles. We are all familiar with his Ferris Wheel, but here we have an opportunity to learn

Subjects:

Reading, Social Studies - History, U.S. History

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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Activities, EBooks, Internet Activities

$11.00

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Intro to Music of Scott Joplin Nonfiction Reading Listening Activities and Game

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For classroom or homeschool, introduce this American composer by listening to "Maple Leaf Rag," "The Entertainer," and more. This resource contains 4 songs for listening, a video to watch, (internet required for music and video), a puzzle, and a

Subjects:

U.S. History, Music, Black History Month

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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Internet Activities, Printables, Games

$5.00

Digital Download PDF (7.37 MB)

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Lincoln Douglas Debate Nonfiction Reading History Resource & Activities

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Here's a PDF unit study full of nonfiction reading resources about the 1858 debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas. This debate, the fifth one, is considered by many to be the turning point in Lincoln's career. Using a combination of

Subjects:

Reading, Social Studies - History, U.S. History

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

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Unit Plans, Activities, EBooks

$8.50

Digital Download PDF (29.16 MB)

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Early American Apple Orchards Nonfiction Reading and Activities Middle School

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Discover the surprising connections between friends and apple growers George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and William Fitzhugh. Nonfiction reading stories explain the uses of apples and the role of apple orchards in the early years of the United

Subjects:

Reading, U.S. History, Cooking

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Activities, EBooks, Printables

$8.50

$6.80

Digital Download PDF (67.20 MB)

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Samuel Morse Biography and Inventions Bundle

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Samuel Morse is known for inventing the telegraph and Morse code, but he reinvented himself in the process. His is a story of hard work, set back and eventual triumph. These lessons use storyboards plus actual photographs and other primary source

Subjects:

Science, U.S. History, Art History

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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Unit Plans, Activities, EBooks

$23.00 $18.40

$14.72

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Morse Code Nonfiction Reading Resource and Activities Middle Grades

By Maestro Heights

Samuel Morse is known for inventing the telegraph and Morse code, but he reinvented himself in the process. His is a story of hard work, set back and eventual triumph. This lesson uses storyboards plus actual photographs and other primary source

Subjects:

Reading, Science, U.S. History

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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Unit Plans, Activities, EBooks

$11.00

$8.80

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Samuel Morse Biography Nonfiction Reading and Activities

By Maestro Heights

Samuel Morse did much more than inventing the telegraph and code that bears his name. Introduce your mid to upper grades students to his story with this nonfiction reading resource which combines storyboards, primary source documents, and a variety

Subjects:

U.S. History, Art History, Short Stories

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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Unit Plans, Activities, EBooks

$12.00

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Wild Apples! Nonfiction Text Activities Middle School No Prep

By Maestro Heights

Students can relate to these nonfiction reading stories about the history of apples in the United States. Beginning with native apples and going through the first cultivated orchards of the early colonists, this no-prep unit study has activities

Subjects:

Reading, U.S. History

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

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Unit Plans, Activities, Literacy Center Ideas

$6.00

$4.80

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Brawl in the (Congressional) Hall, History Nonfiction Reading Activities Video

By Maestro Heights

Political conflict is nothing new, but we have the opportunity to learn from history. This event from 1798, in the US House of Representatives, provides a valuable lesson from our past, as well as opening a door for discussions of current conflict

Subjects:

Civics, U.S. History

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Video Files

$5.00

Digital Download PDF (20.52 MB)

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Impeachment Past and Present Nonfiction Reading with Activities

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Your students will better understand current events with knowledge of the past. This bundle includes 3 engaging units: What Is Impeachment? outlines what the US Constitution says about impeachment; The First-Ever Impeachment: William Blount

Subjects:

Civics, U.S. History

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Mini-Course

$22.50 $15.75

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First-Ever Federal Impeachment: William Blount, US History Lesson and Activities

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Just 10 years after signing the US Constitution, William Blount became the focus of the first-ever federal impeachment. This important story in US history is told with cartoon storyboards, engaging text, and photographs.Contents:The First-Ever

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Civics, U.S. History

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

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Unit Plans, Activities, EBooks

$9.00

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William Blount (Impeached Senator) US History Lesson and Activities Unit Study

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In 1797, US Senator William Blount was the focus of the first-ever federal impeachment. Before that, he was a veteran, patriot, and signer of the US Constitution. And after that, he was Tennessee State Senator. Contents:An illustrated biography of

Subjects:

U.S. History

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

$8.50

$6.80

Digital Download PDF (52.31 MB)

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Scott Joplin BIOGRAPHY Bundle

By Maestro Heights

Scott Joplin, the King of Ragtime Composers, has a story that needs to be told. This bundle focuses on three products that teach about his life, his challenges, heartbreaks, triumphs and tragedies. The Scott Joplin resources are:Scott Joplin, The

Subjects:

U.S. History, Black History Month

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Video Files

$22.00 $17.60

$14.08

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Teaching Copyright for Kids

By Maestro Heights

Flowcharts and resource pages teach the basics of U.S. copyright for middle school and up, including product creators. Printable charts make reference fun and easy. Ideal for writing reports or research projects, but also for those of any age

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Writing, Products For TpT Sellers, Informational Text

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Not Grade Specific

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Research, Printables

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What Is Impeachment? US History and Activities

By Maestro Heights

Frame current events with a historical perspective of the impeachment process. This is a non-partisan look at impeachment that highlights the vocabulary of impeachment, a look back at how impeachment has been used in US history, and a look at the

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Civics, U.S. History

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Printables

$5.00

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (24.58 MB)

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How to Address an Envelope for Single and Multiple Recipients

By Maestro Heights

This is so much more than how to address a simple envelope! In How to Address an Envelope you will learn how to properly write an address for a wide variety of social situations, for mailing within the United States. This unit covers return

Subjects:

U.S. History, Life Skills, Writing

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

EBooks, Printables

$7.00

$5.60

Digital Download PDF (54.64 MB)

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Louis Prang and Christmas Cards in America

By Maestro Heights

Unit Overview: Louis Prang and Christmas Cards in America tells the life story of the remarkable man who was considered both the "Father of the American Christmas Card" AND the "Father of American Art Education in Public Schools." This Adventure

Subjects:

U.S. History, Art History, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

$9.50

$7.60

Digital Download PDF (10.43 MB)

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William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody - Storyboard and Activities BUNDLE

By Maestro Heights

Unit Overview: Buffalo Bill Cody was, quite literally, the stuff of legends. Your students will love learning about his amazing life story of travel, triumph, and tragedy which set the stage for western television and movies. Name a major event or

Subjects:

U.S. History

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Activities, EBooks, Google Apps

$13.00 $10.40

$8.32

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Buffalo Bill Cody Printable and Video ACTIVITIES

By Maestro Heights

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Native Americans, U.S. History

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Video Files

$7.00

$5.60

Digital Download PDF (13.80 MB)

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Buffalo Bill Cody - Storyboard Biography Printable PDF and Google Slides

By Maestro Heights

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

EBooks, Google Apps

$6.00

$4.80

Digital Download PDF (6.00 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Over 45 years of teaching in studio, classroom, and church music programs. Concerts presented coast to coast. I am a published author and arranger. Staff writer for Sheet Music Magazine for 15 years. Certified Church Musician PC(USA). Historic reenactor and presenter of living history.

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Reading, Specialty, Math, Measurement, Science, Social Studies - History, Civics, Native Americans, U.S. History, Arts & Music, Art History, Graphic Arts, Music, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Other (Music), Geography, Life Skills, General Science, Cooking, Short Stories, Writing, Holidays/Seasonal, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Black History Month, Products For TpT Sellers, Informational Text, Women's History Month

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