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Free U.S. History research
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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American Revolution Timeline FREEBIE! | Inspiration Template and Sample
American Revolution Timeline Template with Sample | Educational Resource for Students. Explore the Virginia Studies SOL VS.5 curriculum. Get a free downloadable Inspiration file to organize key American Revolution events chronologically. Use this template and sample for a seamless learning experience. Requires Inspiration software for access. Leave a rating and comment to show your appreciation for this free educational tool.Download a free trial of the Inspiration software: https://www.inspirat
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4th - 6th
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My President Mini Report FREEBIE
Looking for something to do for President's Day?
Here it is!
You can make mini reports with your students!
• Two different recording sheets included to record your research
• Two different writing pages included depending on your students needs
Use with the Target Dollar Spot flash cards or with your own research online or with books
Fun display for a bulletin board as well!
Your students will have fun learning about the presidents!
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1st - 3rd
Women in History Scoot or Task Cards With QR Codes FREEBIE| Women's History
The Famous Women in History Scoot FREEBIE activity consists of 6 task cards. Each card features a clue, or description, of a famous woman in American history. Students can use their prior knowledge about these amazing women, or use this as an opportunity to conduct research about their contributions to US History.
With this resource, students will have the opportunity to learn about famous women that paved the way for others (Trailblazers), and about women that are making history today (Livin
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2nd - 5th
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President's Day Research Project - Research Report Posters FREEBIE SAMPLE
These President Posters are the PERFECT way for your students to demonstrate their research about the Presidents of the United States. THIS FREEBIE SAMPLE pack of my FULL Presidents Research Posters comes with two posters to print.
You will get a George Washington Poster and a James K. Polk poster in this sample pack. The FULL Presidents Research Posters pack comes with posters in 2 sizes, special bulletin board displays, student worksheets, teacher directions, rubrics and so much more!
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3rd - 5th
Lewis and Clark FREEBIE! Agamographs and Stationery—Ready-to-go Templates
✊Lewis and Clark ROCK!!!✊ Literally. Students will be rocking back-and-forth to watch the magical transformation of the agamographs of Lewis and Clark.An agamograph is a piece of art that transforms as the viewer walks past it. Students will use the ready-to-go, color-by-number templates to create an agamograph of the explorers Lewis and Clark and then use the stationery to write about the men’s adventures. Great bulletin board display! Watch the smiles of passersby brighten as they check out th
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3rd - 8th
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FREEBIE - History Biography Research Report Project | Thomas Jefferson
This FREE History Biography Research Report Project is for one historical figure Thomas Jefferson. It includes a Title Page for the student, Tracing Coloring Page, Fact Finder Research Sheet, Biography Poster with a timeline, Character Traits Bubble Map and Biography Report Pages for three different levels (Grades 1-3).
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1st - 3rd
Ellis Island Webquest
This is a 7 page webquest that goes along with the free Scholastic Ellis Island Website.
I use it with my gifted and talented second graders, but it is also appropriate for grades 3, 4 and 5.
The questions on the webquest have students exam photographs, text, captions and maps on the Scholastic website!
I have used it as a whole group activity as we explore the website together on the SMARTboard and as an individual activity.
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2nd - 5th
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The 5 Regions of the United States Google Slides
Use this Google Slides Presentation to help teach students the different regions of the United States. Have students follow along with a worksheet, notebook, or just a class discussion.
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3rd - 8th
Paul Revere Bio
This reading passage is written for elementary students who benefit from modified texts in social studies. The biography of Paul Revere focuses only on the most important information about his legacy as a historical figure in U.S. History. Utilize this passage as a support for your unit on the American Revolution!
This is the first of a series of passages about important people in U.S. History, which will be geared specifically towards fifth grade state standards. Be sure to check back for when
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2nd - 5th
World War I Letter From the Trenches
Students are to use what they have learned in class to contextualize, or imagine the setting, of World War I trenches. Students write a letter home to a loved one, describing the conditions and technology of World War I trench warfare. They must discuss the reason for their country being involved with World War I and use 16 prescribed words in their letter. These words cover everything from trench foot to machine guns. This assignment is a great way to get students to put themselves into the
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7th - 10th
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Black History Project - Notable People List (Journey to Equality)
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Black History is American HistoryNotable African-Americans and Others Who Paved the Way on the Journey to EqualityOver 200 names and topics to research! This product contains several lists of people in American history who paved the way for equality for African-Americans. These lists allow teachers to expose students to more than Harriet Tubman, Dr. Martin Luther King, and Rosa Parks. While those individuals made a significant impact on this country’s history, there are so m
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Not Grade Specific
Industrial Revolution Inventor Research Cards
This product includes cards for 34 inventors. Each student will receive a card (or two) and research the inventor. On the card, which is approximately 4"x5", students will write the invention, year it was invented, and explain the significance of the invention. There is also a spot for them to draw a picture of the invention. I like to use this lesson at the beginning or end of my unit on the Industrial Revolution. Usually, the textbook only describes 5-10 major inventions during this period, bu
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4th - 12th
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California Indians assignment hyperdoc
Please remember to make a copy of the activity before assigning. Links will not be available unless you make a copy first. I use this hyperdoc to provide informational videos and links to Indian fact cards as well as give assignment information so it's all located in 1 easy place. Students and parents can access pre-approved information without having to scour the web for resources. The map is a link to a google map, identifying tribes located throughout Ca as well as links to research infor
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3rd - 5th
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50 US STATES and US REGIONS. Freebie.
253 50US/FREEBIE-A freebie to check it out my resources to study the US states, capitals, and regions throughout the entire school year with lots of activities, using their research skills.This packet is a collaboration with artist Ron Leishman. Toons are created by Ron Leishman. Other cliparts are created by TpT authors : maps by Dancing Crayon Designs(Alabama) ... Fast Facts, Word searches, Crosswords, Unscrambles, Fill in , Label... Activities B&W are included.THE BIG PACKET 50 US States
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1st - 7th
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World War I Choice Board 5th grade SSH52
World War I & 1920’sChoice BoardNeed a resource that will cover all of the 5th grade World War 1 and 1920’s standards?*This product contains a choice board with suggestions for 10 different activities related to the SS5H2 standard.1. World War 1: part 1a. Where did WWI take place?b. Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinandc. Alliances: Allied and Central Powersd. U.S. and isolationisme. The sinking of the Lusitaniaf. The U.S. joins WWI2. World War 1: part 2a. The U.S. joins WWIb. The U.S. d
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4th - 6th
GEORGE WASHINGTON: A Big Galoot FREEBIE for President's Day
The George Washing Big Galoot is part of the AMERICAN REVOLUTION Big Galoots Series. Click these links to see more!AMERICAN REVOLUTION: Founding Fathers—Big Galoots Foldables AMERICAN REVOLUTION: Famous Figures—Big Galoots Foldables Students will love learning about the exciting life of our first president during the tumultuous days of the American Revolution and responding to what they learn by creating a Big Galoot of this complex man. This ready-to-go template makes it easy to include hands-o
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2nd - 6th
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Also included in: AMERICAN REVOLUTION BUNDLE: Save 15%—Founding Fathers and Famous Figures
US Propaganda Posters WW2
Here is a selection of US propaganda posters from WW2. There are about 100 of them in total which I have used to help teach bias and propaganda during WW2.
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3rd - 6th
Abraham Lincoln powerpoint
This is an Abraham Lincoln powerpoint that is perfect for President's Day or an introductory lesson on the penny. Great for Pre-K through 2nd Grades.
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PreK - 3rd
FREE! Enrichment Activity: Super Sleuth Daily Clue Challenge
Super Sleuth is a weekly challenge activity that will enrich and motivate your students. Students read daily clues and strive to identify the mystery person, place, or thing. This download contains a three-week sample of clue sets with answers and factual summaries about P.T. Barnum (person), Iguazu Falls (place), and Slinky (thing).Want to find out more about how I set up and manage the year-long Super Sleuth program in my classroom? Check out this blog post.Full 40 Weeks: Super Sleuth Daily Cl
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3rd - 5th
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Freedom Quilt
Create a freedom quilt with your class for black history month or anytime of year. These directions, parent letter, and grading rubric allow you to make an easy and gorgeous freedom quilt to display. A fun activity to get your students excited about their African American history projects. This project will allow your students to create a beautiful visual representation other than poster boards to go with their African American history papers.Happy customers have said:"I think this is the most
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2nd - 4th
Also included in:Â Black History Month Bulletin Board Activities and Pop Up Book Bundle
Free Primary Source Lesson -Neil Armstrong and Sally Ride for Primary/Elementary
This lesson uses primary sources - interviews in video and print form - to infer about the lives of Sally Ride and Neil Armstrong, two famous American astronauts. Includes brief descriptions of Ride and Armstrong, an explanation of what primary sources are, links to video interviews with both astronauts, print Q and A's with both astronauts, discussion/comprehension cards for students and instructions for educators.Also fits ELA Common Core 2nd grade standards Reading Informative 2/1, 2.2, 2.3,
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2nd - 4th
Biography Research Project
This worksheet will help guide beginning researchers while investigating the life of a famous person. Remember, students are excited about learning when they are involved in the decision making process. So after teaching them about using accurate and reliable sources, let them choose the first person they are going to research!
This includes one word doc that you can download and customize for your own class!
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3rd - 7th
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The Dust Bowl and The Great Depression Web Quest to accompany Out of the Dust
I created this Web Quest about the Dust Bowl and the Great Depression to accompany Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse. This can be used independently of the novel as well, as this is a prereading research activity that doesn't yet work with the novel. There could be much more research done in terms of the Great Depression, but I mainly focused on how the two connected most.
Included in the .zip file editable .doc versions of the WebSearch and the KEY.
If you like this web quest, please do leave
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6th - 8th
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