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U.S. History Common Core W.5.4 pdfs
Declaration of Independence Activity: The Big Break Up Letter & Texting Activity
The Declaration of Independence was really just a big "break-up" letter written by the colonists to the King of Great Britain. This historical document was written to convince the world of the King's abuses and to let everyone know that the colonies no longer wanted to be in a relationship with Great Britain. While studying the Declaration of Independence, students will use this assignment as a reinforcement to understand just what Jefferson wrote in this historical document. The lesson start
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
Memorial Day Activities - May Reading Comprehension Passages Time Line Writing
Help your students better understand the history behind Memorial Day with this fun, interactive, and engaging resource. Students in 4th and 5th grades will enjoy the informative reading. Many 3rd grade students have also enjoyed this packet of activities. This resource is also Easel compatible if you want to make it digital OR you can take a look at the digital version link below which is already done for you. You will find worksheets that can be used for assessments, small groups, or centers an
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4th - 5th
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Also included in: American History Activities - US History BUNDLE
September 11th Reader's Theater and Close Reading Toolkit Grades 4-8
September 11, 2001 was a significant day in American history. I created this reader's theater toolkit in order to give my students my history of the event as well as allow them to deepen their understanding through research.This toolkit includes:• clear directions for easy implementation• CCSS covered both ELA and History R.H.6-8.4• 7-page, 12-character reader's theater script• reader response questions• context clue word work• an informational text with reader response questions for Close Read
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: ELA American History Reader's Theater Scripts Bundle for Big Kids
Political Parties | Campaign Simulation Running for President
This presidential election simulation is an excellent way for students to comprehend all aspects of political parties and the campaigns needed to elect a presidential candidate - "Let's Get The Party Started!" The teacher will divide class into groups of 4 to 5 students per group. Each group will develop their own political party and choose a presidential candidate to represent their party. Using the included criteria, allow students a few class periods, or portions of class periods, to create
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5th - 12th
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Oregon Trail Activity, Game, & Simulation: Travel the Trail Journaling Activity
Enjoy taking your middle school and upper elementary students on an adventure of a lifetime known as the Oregon Trail! Students will form family wagon teams and race each other to the Oregon Territory. While learning about this important era in United States history, this guided simulation will allow students to learn about and experience history! It’s a fantastic activity for any early American History class or to even use as a westward expansion simulation!What's included:Full teacher and stud
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6th - 9th
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United States Presidents Day Biography Research Project Banners
President Research Banners is a collection of banners of all the United States Presidents. This resource is great for Presidents' Day and teaching your students to research the biographies of the United States Presidents! The banners are a great resource packet for students learning about the lives of US Presidents. The banners give students a graphic organizer to find the important information about each President. Students then can turn their research into summaries or informational piece of
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3rd - 5th
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Lewis and Clark Great Journey West: Video Discussion Questions | Movie Guide
One of the best videos I have seen in any of my American History classes is National Geographic’s “Lewis and Clark: Great Journey West” narrated by Jeff Bridges. Originally filmed for the IMAX movie theaters, this epic tale is extremely informative while keeping students engaged throughout its entirety. I have seen this video over 40 times and still love it! Various links to watch the video are provided in this resource, and video runtime is around 42 minutes.This product contains a double side
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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
United States Founding Fathers Webquest: Biography Summarizing Activity
Studying the lives of the United States founding fathers is extremely valuable in understanding early American history. With these Historical Biography Summaries, students will enjoy learning about the past through researching and documenting some of history’s greats. In a user-friendly template, students will summarize the life and biography of an individual. It’s no-prep for you, but quality content for your students. Enjoy learning history through these historical biography summaries. It'
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Early American Explorers: Age of Exploration Biography Summary Webquest
Enjoy learning about the early American explorers and the Age of Exploration through these historical biography summaries. In a user-friendly template, students will summarize the life and biography of a historic individual. It’s no-prep for you, but quality content for your students. It's an excellent resource for student centered learning and student centered instruction.What's Included:A detailed page of teacher instructions.A pdf print version of 17 summary templates for 17 different earl
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6th - 9th
Also included in: American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
African American Biography Task Cards - Black History Month Activities, Poster
80 notable African Americans who were pioneers in their fields are profiled in these Black History mini biographies. This African American history task card resource helps your students develop their writing, speaking and listening skills. Included are 16 ways to use these Black American biographies. You can use this resource during Black History Month or anytime you're teaching Black History or American History classes. Please open the Preview to see a list of all the famous Black Americans
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5th - 8th
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Executive Command Game Reflection | Used with iCivics | Executive Branch Game
What does the President do during a day, week or even a month in office? This game has proven to be an excellent way for students to learn and comprehend all the "hats" or roles that the President plays during his time in office. From talking to congress, vetoing bills, visiting various departments, and traveling to foreign countries, students will take the role of President and do their best to become a successful President of the United States.This worksheet is an excellent written companion t
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5th - 12th
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Revolutionary War: Summarize American Revolution Biographies | American History
Enjoy studying about the American Revolution through the influential people that contributed to the Revolutionary War. With these Historical Biography Summaries, students will enjoy learning about the past through researching and documenting some of history’s greats. In a user-friendly template, students will summarize the life and biography of an individual. It’s no-prep for you, but quality content for your students. Enjoy learning history through these historical biography summaries in a
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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
PRESIDENTS DAY PROJECT: Summarize the Life and Biography of a President
Students will create a slide presentation, video, or any project format about a President of their choice. This project explains what students must research and includes a grading rubric for the teacher. Students will research both personal and executive events of their chosen Commander in Chief. It's great for a President's Day activity, a substitute teacher, or for any unit that studies the United States Presidents. Helpful websites are even included to help students find appropriate informati
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Star Spangled Banner: National Anthem Lesson
The Star Spangled Banner! We sing it every game, what does it really mean? Written by Francis Scott Key during the War of 1812, the lyrics to the U.S. National Anthem will be analyzed and rewritten by students to gain a better understanding of this great song. History, vocabulary, and creative writing are all an essential part of this activity. This product is also included in my Star Spangled Banner: Mini-Unit which includes 3 excellent resources on the Star Spangled Banner and they are all GOO
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4th - 8th
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Industrial Revolution: Inventors and Influencers, Biography Summaries Webquest
Studying Industrialization? Learn about the influential inventors and contributors of the Industrial Revolution with these Historical Biography Summaries in both pdf and Google Drive formats. Students will enjoy learning about the past through researching and documenting some of history’s greats. In a user-friendly template, students will summarize the life and biography of an individual. It’s no-prep for you, but quality content for your students. Enjoy learning history through these histor
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Decades Research No Prep Project {Paper or Digital} - Great for End of Year!
This FUN research project includes:
-An editable PDF for digital use or printing
-A Google Slides version for collaborative student-student and student-teacher work
-Teacher and student directions
-Research resources (sites safe for kids to visit!)
-Research guiding questions/ideas
-Designated space/reminders to record sources
-Student self reflection form
-Student group reflection form
-2 Presentation formats
-Teacher grading rubric for individual students
For this project, your students will
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3rd - 5th
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Digital Memorial Day | Google Slides ™ for Google Classroom ™
Help your students better understand the history behind Memorial Day with this digital, fun, interactive, and engaging resource for your distance learning! Students in 4th and 5th grades will enjoy the informative reading. Many 3rd grade students have also enjoyed this packet of activities. Use this Memorial Day Google Slides™ resource in your Google Classroom™!This great resource can be used for assessment or as a teaching tool. Many Common Core objectives are covered.For the printable version
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4th - 5th
Also included in: Memorial Day Activities Digital AND Printable Memorial Day
50 States and Capitals State Report Social Studies Projects the End of the Year
Create a 6 page flip book style state research project template for 3rd, 4th, & 5th Grade!Included: US state report template, directions, state research writing pages, a rubric, and the student self evaluation. Directions:1. Print the pages you plan to use.2. Cut along the dotted lines.3. Align pages accordingly (cover, interesting facts, plants & animals, colleges, history, picture/map) 4. Bind, staple, or punch wholes and tie with ribbon.5. I assign a state, and provide a box of st
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Welcome to 5th Grade Bundle ⭐ Reading Science Social Studies Math ELA
Washington DC: Create a Field Trip Project Activity to the Nation's Capital City
OverviewCan't take your class to Washington DC? This lesson is the solution to getting your students to our Nation's Capital without spending a dime. As tour guides, students will study various memorials, buildings, and attractions to research and present to the class in the form of a presentation. These various "tours" will bring the entire class around to the major attractions of Washington DC. This student-led, virtual class field trip will help your students learn about the major sites o
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5th - 12th
TRADING CARDS: Summarize the Lives of History Influencers | Biography Summaries
Want a new format for documenting historical figures in your elementary or middle school classes? In this creative writing format, students will create trading cards that explain the main idea for each historical influencer. Originally intended for studying the explorers in the "Age of Exploration," this project can be used alongside other topics such as: inventors, founding fathers, presidents, revolutionary war figures, civil war leaders, economists, literary figures, composers, mathematicia
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5th - 8th
Martin Luther King Jr I Have a Dream Writing Activity for MLK Day
This Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. themed writing activity is perfect for celebrating MLK Day. Students read and discuss an excerpt from King's famous "I Have a Dream" speech, then respond to the following prompts in writing: What is your dream for the future? What can you do to help make your dream come true? Students color and assemble the activity so that the speech hangs below the background poster and opens up to reveal their own writing. These make a great bulletin board or hallway display to
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3rd - 6th
State Float Research Project {Aligned with Common Core}
This comprehensive 79-page PDF document includes everything you need to do an exciting, motivating, and fun state research project with your students. I've done this project every year for the last six years with my fifth graders, and it is always a success! Even more, the project is aligned with the ELA Common Core standards!
For this exciting project, each student will become an expert on one of the 50 states. Students will begin by conducting thorough “A to Z” research about their states, w
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4th - 5th
Veterans Day vs Memorial Day: Informational Text Reading Passage & Writing Task
High-Interest highly informative, highly interesting, informational text reading passage and writing connections comparing and contrasting Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Includes high interest historical facts. Plus, learn why Veterans Day does NOT have an apostrophe! Researched thoroughly and full of information that will generate discussion, writing, Venn diagram, etc. This is relevant reading material with engaging writing (such as a compare and contrast informative essay!)! Includes awesome
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
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POCAHONTAS ACTIVITIES: 3 Hands-On Biography Projects / Bulletin Board
Pocahontas was a heroic figure from American history. Students will love researching and reporting on her fascinating life as they construct one of three different hands-on projects—an agamograph, a circle book, or a big galoot. Students can create all three projects, or you can add variety to the class’s reports by assigning different projects to different students. These projects make it easy to include art and hands-on learning in your classroom, and they make a vibrant bulletin board display
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3rd - 7th
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