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Free U.S. History worksheets
Current Events Worksheet for Middle & High School - FREE
A worksheet containing questions that can accompany any current events news article. Students may select their own article, or teachers can print the article they wish to have the students evaluate. I developed this worksheet for use in my own 8th grade Social Studies class. This exercise helps students identify the main issues of a news article, the moral question of the article (if present), as well as to consider any possible bias in the writing of the article. The worksheet concludes by ask
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7th - 12th
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Plymouth ( Plimoth ) Colony Reading Comprehension Worksheet Thanksgiving
This passage describes the Plymouth Colony. 14 questions (identify and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key.INCLUDES:Article (1000-1100 Lexile) 14 questions- identify and multiple choiceColor and BW VersionsKey IncludedThe ZIP file has 3 versions of PDF files:1) Article and Questions in Color and Black and white and Key2) Color Student Version3) BW Student Version.These are NOT editable files.Part of my Thanksgiving
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4th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Thanksgiving Language Arts Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle November
1950s Popular Toys Reading Comprehension Worksheet Fifties Informational Text
This passage describes popular toys in the 1950s. 13 questions (true/false and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key.INCLUDES:Article13 total questionstrue/false, multiple choiceColor and BW Verionskey includedPart of my 1950s Bundle*If you don't already, Follow Me!
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4th - 7th
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Also included in:Â 1950s Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle Fifties
Freebie to Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day with this free unit. Inside you will find writing activities and links to videos. Click the following links to see other current units.Click here to see the January Close Reading and Text Evidence Unit. Click here to see the February Close Reading and Text Evidence Unit. Click here to see my Chinese New Year Close Reading and Text Evidence unit.Click here to see my Winter Main Idea Task Cards.Click here to see the Martin Luther King Jr March on Washing
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1st - 5th
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH FREEBIE: Famous African Americans Word Search
Introduce your students to 25 famous African Americans with this engaging word search puzzle worksheet. Puzzles make great no prep activities for early finishers, bell ringers, morning work, handouts, homework, lesson plan supplements, sponge activities, introductions to new topics, and sub files.The 25 hidden names are: Muhammad Ali, Maya Angelou, Louis Armstrong, Benjamin Banneker, Ruby Bridges, George Washington Carver, Angela Davis, Frederick Douglass, Ella Fitzgerald, Langston Hughes, Micha
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3rd - 6th
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Blank Timeline Template | Printable and Digital | Free
Focus on sequence of events with this FREE printable and digital timeline template! Use this illustrated timeline template for all content areas and grade levels. Students place six events on the timeline in chronological order. The timeline includes space for an event picture and short description. Printable PDF and Google Drive versions are included.This resource can be completed on paper or online with laptops, Chromebooks, tablets, or any device that supports Google Slides. The included Teac
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4th - 7th
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Free - Blank US Map
FREE - Blank US Map. A free, blank US map outline and a northeast-southeast region map. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------And for one-stop shopping...SOCIAL STUDIESBundle - US History & US GeographyCalifornia & USA BundleFlorida & USA BundleNew York & USA BundleUS Presidents w/ 12 Graphic OrganizersState Report with Project and Speech - assignment sheetTexas & USA BundleUS States (50 internet
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PreK - 12th
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Also included in:Â Top Sellers on TpT
Famous Americans Timelines - George Washington Abraham Lincoln Helen Keller
Famous Americans Timelines Cut and Paste FREEBIE! - Use these famous American timelines for practice and review.You might be interested in:PRESIDENTS DAY MATH AND LITERACY PRINTABLESPRESIDENTS DAY CENTER (ADJECTIVE OR VERB?)PRESIDENTS DAY NOUNS CENTERMARTIN LUTHER KING JR., PACKETFamous Americans Included:George WashingtonAbraham LincolnMartin Luther King, Jr.Rosa ParksHelen KellerJackie RobinsonPlease check back because this will definitely grow:)
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1st - 3rd
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Causes of the American Civil War (Overview) Reading Comprehension Worksheet
This passage gives a brief overview of the causes of the Civil War. 14 questions (identify and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I've provided a color and black and white version, as well as the key. INCLUDES:Article Chart14 questions- identify, multiple choiceKey includedColor and BW VersionsPart of my Civil War BundleI do my best to make sure I do not have typos, but occasionally they slip through. PLEASE message me and I will correct it quickly to ensure my product meets you
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5th - 7th
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Also included in:Â American Civil War Reading Comprehension Informational Worksheet Bundle
Boston Tea Party Color by Number, Reading Passage and Text Marking
This Boston Tea Party Color by Number and Text Marking activity has your students searching for text evidence from the reading passage and coloring in answers. This is a highly engaging reading comprehension activity. Great addition to your American Revolution unit.Topics include: British Parliament, No Taxation without Representation, Sons of Liberty, Tea Act, Stamp Act, Intolerable ActsStudents read about the Boston Tea Party, answers questions, mark the text for evidence, and color the pictur
Grades:
4th - 6th
Daily Geography or Social Studies Map Skills: FREEBIE
Ever felt the need for a spiral geography to help your students learn map skills and become aware of the world and country around them? Me too. That's why I developed Daily Geography.Questions deal with United States specifics and basics of other continents and their locations. Topics include borders, directions, bodies of water, latitude and longitude, and more.The system is set up for students to answer two questions per day. On Friday, they take a short "check-up" half sheet of four quest
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3rd - 5th
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Black History Month - mini biography record sheets
These are seven little biography recording sheets about key figures studied during Black History Month, appropriate for grades 1-3. These could be used in small or large group formats. I use them as writing response activities with my guided reading groups.
The biography sheets include:
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Harriet Tubman
George Washington Carver
Bessie Coleman
Rosa Parks
Ruby Bridges
Martin Luther King Jr.
created by Bree
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1st - 3rd
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Martin Luther King Activities
Martin Luther King ActivitiesTimeline Cut and Paste FREEBIE!I am pleased to offer this cut and paste activity to you for FREE!Also, check out this Martin Luther King PacketThis would be great review after your study of Martin Luther King, Jr. You can use this for centers, seat work, or early finishers.You might be interested in:PRESIDENTS DAY MATH AND LITERACY PRINTABLESPRESIDENTS DAY CENTER (ADJECTIVE OR VERB?)PRESIDENTS DAY NOUNS CENTERI am pleased to offer this cut and paste activity to you
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1st - 3rd
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States & Capitals Crossword Part 1 of 2 FREE
This is part 1 of my States & Capitals Crossword worksheet set. Part 2 is also available on TPT. I use these as review and homework assignments. Answer key included. Two versions, one version has a word bank the other version does not.See also:States & Capitals Crossword Part 2 of 2
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Grades:
4th - 8th
American Revolution Major Events Slideshow & Guided Notes
This slideshow pages explains the American Revolution to students. The guided notes directly correspond with the slideshow. The file is a PDF to protect the formatting and clipart. There are links to videos on the slideshow. These sometimes go "bad." If so, please contact me at teachingtothemiddle@gmail.com and let me know so I can link them to an active video. You can post the PDF slideshow to your Google classroom or Canvas, or email directly. Please do NOT post on public sites. Students s
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Social Studies MEGA Reading Comprehension Bundle For Buyer
United States Coordinate Graphing Picture 1st Quadrant & ALL Four Quadrants FREE
Need a way to use math while learning about the United States of America? Students will graph points on a coordinate plane and it creates an outline of the United States. There is also a star on the Capital and the abbreviation(USA). The clever title of "Stars and Stripes" gives them a clue to what the picture will be. I have included Student Instructions for both Quadrant One ONLY and instructions that include ALL four Quadrants! This is a great way to differentiate for your lower-level learner
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5th - 9th
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Also included in:Â United States Coordinate Graphing Pictures BUNDLE All 50 States
American Flag Color By Number Math Picture Memorial Day 4th July Activities Free
American Flag Color By NumberGreat Idea for Patriotic Holidays : Martin Luther King Jr. Day.Washington's Birthday.Memorial Day.Flag Day.Independence Day.Constitution Day.Election Day.Veterans Dayâ–º 1 Pagesâ–º Available in PDF formatâ–º Letter size 8.5 x 11 inches** Personal use only NO COMMERCIAL USE ALLOWED!**
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PreK - K
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Ruby Bridges 1st Grade
Ruby Bridges 1st Grade
Timeline Cut and Paste FREEBIE!
This would be great review after your study about Ruby Bridges or Black History Month. You can use this for centers, seat work, or early finishers.
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PRESIDENTS DAY MATH AND LITERACY PRINTABLES
PRESIDENTS DAY CENTER (ADJECTIVE OR VERB?)
PRESIDENTS DAY NOUNS CENTER
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1st - 3rd
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Free Veterans Day Activities Veterans Day Free Word Search Activity
Thank You Veterans! This activity has students search to find Veterans Day words. Use it as an opportunity to teach your students about the different branches of the U.S. Armed Forces and all that they do for our country! Enjoy :) Please rate and review!
For more Veterans Day activities: Veterans Day Math - Color by Number
Veterans Day Acrostic Poem and Flag Color and
Veterans Day Word Sort
Take a look at Thanksgiving activities Thanksgiving math and language arts activity pack at a discounted
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Not Grade Specific
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Beginning of World War II (WWII) Summary and Worksheet (PDF and Digital)
Need a quick activity to introduce, review, or test prep the beginning of World War II? This NO PREP reading passage provides a broad summary of the beginning of World War II and includes a response worksheet with short answer questions and graphic organizers. The resource is available in PDF and digital format! The summary covers the rise of fascist dictators, the Nazi-Soviet Pact, the invasion of Poland, the fall of France, the Battle of Britain, the Lend-Lease Act, and the attack at Pearl Har
Grades:
6th - 9th
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Also included in:Â World War II (WWII) UNIT BUNDLE (Print and Digital Formats)
Rosa Parks Activity
Rosa Parks Activity
Timeline Cut and Paste FREEBIE!
This would be great review after your study about Rosa Parks and Black History Month. You can use this for centers, seat work, or early finishers.
You might be interest in:
PRESIDENTS DAY MATH AND LITERACY PRINTABLES
PRESIDENTS DAY CENTER (ADJECTIVE OR VERB?)
PRESIDENTS DAY NOUNS CENTER
Grades:
1st - 3rd
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Articles of Confederation Reading Comprehension Worksheet Revolutionary War
This article briefly describes the Articles of Confederation. 5 short answer questions assess students' understanding of the article. Students also summarize the 13 articles. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key. INCLUDES:Article describing the Articles of Confederation (basics) (900-1000 Lexile) 5 short answer questions Students summarize the 13 articlesColor and BW VersionsKey includedPart of my American Revolution Bundle*If you don't already, Follow Me!
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5th - 6th
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Also included in:Â American Revolution Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle Revolutionary War
4th Grade Social Studies Stretchers: Freebie Sampler!
Use this 6 practice page sampler as an opportunity to get an idea of how my complete YEARLONG Social Studies Stretcher Bundle will keep your students practicing and reinforcing key concepts, events, skills, and terms EVERY WEEK! The full set includes 30 review checks which spiral through the 4 main areas of the Ohio New Learning Standards for Social Studies found in 4th grade! Each and every sheet includes a question pulled from a standard in History, Geography/Map Skills, and Government/Econ
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3rd - 5th
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Cold War Superpowers Lesson - US & USSR - Reading Activity - PPT - Notes - Quiz
Cold War Superpowers No Prep Lesson: PowerPoint, Reading Passage, Activities, QuizThis resource pack is a FREE no prep complete lesson (GOOGLE version included!) about the Cold War Superpowers that includes 3-5 days of materials. Audios of the reading passage & quiz are included. This is perfect for students with read aloud accommodations. This resource can also be easily used for distance/digital learning because all components are available in a digital format.If you have always wondered w
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Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in:Â US History Curriculum Gilded Age through Modern America Units - Activities
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