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Free Black History Month U.S. History resources
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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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: 1950s Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle Fifties
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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Black History Month Poster Set FREE
You will receive posters for 25 important Black Americans. These posters work great for bulletin board or hallway displays. This free set works perfectly with my Black History Month pack!25 Important African Americans Throughout HistoryMartin Luther King Jr. Ruby BridgesSojourner TruthMae JemisonWilma RudolphMaya AngelouBarack ObamaBooker T. WashingtonCarter WoodsonFrederick DouglasGeorge Washington CarverHenry "Box" BrownHarriet TubmanJackie RobinsonJesse OwensKamala HarrisMadam C.J. WalkerKath
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Not Grade Specific
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Patriot Day Craft for September 11th
September 11, 2001, will be a day that Americans will never forget. This memorial ribbon is a great way for children to observe Patriot Day on September 11th.
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PreK - 6th
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FREE Martin Luther King Jr. Poster Activity
This poster activity gives your students a chance to show their creative side as they draw and write "All About" the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.This is one activity from our larger MLK unit which can be found here:Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Unit!To learn more about how we use this resource, read our blog post here.Enjoy!~ Curriculum CastleConnect with us!Follow our store herePinterestFacebookInstagram
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K - 2nd
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Social Studies Interactive Notebook Freebie | Needs and Wants
Students will love sorting pictures into Needs and Wants with this free interactive notebook project. Students will cut, fold and glue the needs and wants pockets. Then they will color, cut and sort the pictures into the correct pockets. If you love this set, check out my full Social Studies Interactive Notebook.
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K - 2nd
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Presidents' Day Craft Book
This little booklet includes 5 crafts for Presidents' Day. Templates are included for: George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Liberty Bell, Bald Eagle, and American Flag. I added an extra page for the White House if needed, but I didn't make a template for that one. Enjoy!
Clipart is from Scrappin' Doodles.
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PreK - 1st
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FREEBIE Black History Month Jesse Owen Passage Written at 4 Levels Close Reading
Celebrate Black History Month with this Jesse Owens Passage to use for Close Reading or Leveled Homework! Differentiated w/ 4 levels of passages + 2 activities. Use the poster to dig into RI.3 connections and historical figures personality motivations. Connect writing with text evidence! Click HERE for my Black History Month MEGA Bundle. Informative, Relevant, Engaging, and Meaningful Reading! •Celebrate Black History Month with this set of nine passages. Each passage is written at four differ
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1st - 4th
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Free Black History Month Activities: Book/slides and coloring pages
Black History Month information slides and coloring pages are great for young learners. Use the pictures to make a book or project the slides on the board. Coloring pages are included.Check out my blog for activities and crafts to go along with this freebie!Heroes in Black History include:Barack ObamaJackie RobinsonRosa ParksOprah WinfreyMaya AngelouMichael JacksonGeorge Washington CarverMartin Luther King Jr.Mae C. JemisonRuby BridgesJesse OwensThurgood MarshallMuhammad AliAlthea GibsonLouis Ar
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PreK - K
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Rosa Parks- Black History Month
This resource includes a biography of Rosa Parks written on 3 different reading levels, 1 page of text dependent questions (perfect for class discussion and/or writing prompts) and 1 page for students to complete independantly (using evidence from the article to support their answers).
This resource was was designed to maximize student success since it is offered on three different levels of text and vocabulary complexity. The differentiation is done for you! Students can be given their ind
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1st - 4th
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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FREE Social Studies Activity | Differentiated Passage and Coloring for Review
Students love a chance to color, and this activity is an engaging way to cover many facts about some of the people who played key roles in the founding of the United States! This differentiated resource is perfect to have on hand for your Social Studies classroom.Get this resource and more in my always-discounted Social Studies Activities BundleTwo versions are included to differentiate for your students.Version 1: The passage is written on an 7th grade level. Most of the coloring page includes
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4th - 7th
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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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13 Colonies Map & Map Quiz Two Versions FREE Colonial America
I have always found my students are "geographically challenged"! Before studying the American Revolution, I use this quick map review for them to at least have a basic understanding of where the colonies were located. The ZIP file has a PDF student version for posting on personal sites, such as Google classroom or Canvas, or sending to students through email for distance learning. Please do not post of public sites. (These are NOT editable files.)Tutorial How to Make PDFs Editable for Google C
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4th - 8th
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Black History Month Science Celebration | Famous Black American Scientists
About this ProductThis resource includes enrichments activities that highlight scientific, medical and engineering achievements by Black American men and women. It can be used in science classrooms to make meaningful connections during Black History month or anytime of year to discuss diversity in the scientific community. The resources includes:• Ten passages that focus on the scientific and engineering accomplishments of Black Americans• Reflection questions for each passage that prompt discus
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4th - 10th
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Constitution Day Activities & Coloring Book: First, Second, Third Grade Activity
Finding an age-appropriate lesson for Constitution Day can be challenging. This printable booklet is perfect for meeting the requirement to teach students about the Constitution quickly and easily. Plus, it's written in a kid-friendly way that they can easily understand. With 2 different options of complexity, you can pick the version that's best for your students.It's perfect for Constitution Day or for any social studies unit on the Constitution. It includes….Our Constitution Booklet - Easier
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1st - 3rd
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Veterans Day: Honoring Our Military Differentiated Reading Passages
Veterans Day is an important day to honor our nation's military. Teaching our students about Veterans Day is also important to all of us. Hopefully you will be able to use this free differentiated passage resource to teach about veterans in your classroom! There are high, medium, and low passages designated by a square, triangle, and circle in the top left corner of every passage for easy & discreet coding for the teacher, while students all appear to have the same assignment. I've created e
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Also included in: US Holidays Differentiated Reading Passages Leveled Texts bundle
Martin Luther King Jr Activity Printable for Preschool and Kindergarten FREE
Here is a simple activity page for early learners to discuss and celebrate the focus of Dr. King’s message in a way that they can understand. Appropriate for preschool, pre-K, Kindergarten."Dr. King had a dream that everyone could be friends. This is how I can be a friend."KidSparkz Teacher ResourcesSee a Martin Luther King Jr. activity pack for preschool and pre-K.
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PreK - 1st
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50 States and Capitals Freebie: FREE Study Map, List of States, & Study Guide
Help your students know all 50 states and capitals of the United States with this convenient study guide! Included is a list of states, corresponding capitals, state abbreviations, and a labeled map. For more States & Capitals resources, such as practice worksheets, blank maps, test forms, state research project, crosswords, etc., I highly recommend my 50 States & Capitals Mega-Pack Bundle! Not only will you have many worksheets to choose from, but it is also available digitally for Go
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Not Grade Specific
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Also included in: American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
Martin Luther King Jr. FREE Guided Reading Passage Printable & Digital
Printable & digital reading comprehension passage and questions about the life of Martin Luther King Jr.⭐ Help your students become more confident readers with this fun and interactive passage about Martin Luther King Jr. It is perfect for helping students build stamina and fluency while finding text evidence to prove their answers in the text.❤️ For more guided reading passages, you may like:☆ Black History Month - Finding Text Evidence Passages ☆ Reading Skills - Finding Text Evidence Pass
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3rd - 5th
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Black History Month FREEBIE | Print and Digital
Looking for a high interest Black History Month activity? This reading passage can easily be used in your Social Studies or Reading/LA block. This FREEBIE is a sample of the completely revised Black History Month Reading Passages. It can now be used in Google Classroom. The unit contains 18 reading passages. The passages include these individuals:Alvin AileyMaya AngelouBenjamin BannekerSimone BilesGuion BlufordRuby BridgesGeorge Washington CarverAlice CoachmanMae JemisonMichael JordanMartin Lut
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Black History Month Super BUNDLE
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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Martin Luther King, Jr. Activities
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a wonderful opportunity to teach about a wonderful man and his work to make this world a more peaceful, fair and equal place. This resource explores Martin Luther King's life and his "I Have a Dream" speech with engaging, kid friendly activities.Save over 20% on the Social Justice BundleIncluded in this Social Studies lesson are:a printable/projectable book about Martin Luther King, Jr.two writing activitiesa cut and paste sort about fairness and kindness***You can
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K - 2nd
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