Halloween U.S. History research under $5

Grades:

4th - 7th

Types:

Also included in: Social Studies Bundle | 13 Topics of Passages and Coloring Activities for Review

American Revolution Battles | Differentiated Passage and Coloring Activity

Created by

This activity is an engaging way to cover many facts about the battles of the American Revolution! This differentiated resource is perfect to have on hand for your Social Studies classroom.Get this resource and more in my money-saving bundle! Social Studies Color by Number BundleTwo versions are included to differentiate for your students:Version 1: The passage is written on an 6th grade level. All parts of the coloring page include facts.Version 2: The passage is written on a 4th grade level. L

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

Critical Thinking, U.S. History, Writing-Expository

Also included in: Social Studies Bundle | 13 Topics of Passages and Coloring Activities for Review

State Report Editable Template - Informational Report Writing Research Project

Created by

The Teacher Next Door

Looking for an organized way to help you guide your students to create meaningful, well-researched reports? The research project includes a student-written example, editable student directions, research pages, writing pages, and an editable rubric. Everything you need to teach and organize this social studies unit is included in this time-saving unit!It includes: A Student Written State Report ExampleList of States (I pull sticks and let the kids choose. This is my checklist.)Student Directions

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Research, Unit Plans

Biography Banners / Pennants - Black History Month

Created by

Prince Padania

Celebrate the lives + accomplishments of African-American heroes + historical figures with these research pennants!This is the perfect project for February (Black History Month)-- or any time you want your students to study inspirational figures while developing their research + informational writing skills.Encourage student choice + creativity. How? invite kids to customize their pennants by letting them choose which writing prompts they will respond to. This level of student choice will set e

Subjects:

Black History Month, U.S. History, Writing

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Research, Projects, Bulletin Board Ideas

CCSS:

Also included in: Biography Banners + Pennants Bundle

Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clark, & Sacagawea Unit

Created by

ideas by jivey

Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clark, & SacagaweaTeaching Westward Expansion and want to tie it into your reading standards? This unit includes three detailed, kid-friendly passages- one about the Louisiana Purchase, one about Lewis and Clark, and one about Sacagawea- which can be used for close reading or informational purposes in Social Studies. Comprehension Questions:★ all three passages include cause and effect practice★ a main idea activity for the Louisiana Purchase★ a mapping/followin

Subjects:

Informational Text, Reading, U.S. History

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Research, Printables

CCSS:

RI.3.1

, RI.3.2

, RI.3.3

, RI.4.1

, RI.4.2

...

American Revolution Activities and Worksheets | Revolutionary War | U.S. History

Created by

Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Are you looking for ways to teach your students about the American Revolution? These activities and worksheets help students learn about the Revolutionary War and this important event in U.S. history. This resource is perfect for 3rd grade, 4th grade and 5th grade students. Digital activity included using Easel by TpT.These activities can be used during whole group instruction, independent work, and center time. Easy-to-use activity sheets with clear directions and answer keys are provided.HERE'

Subjects:

Reading Strategies, U.S. History, Writing

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

English Language Arts, Halloween, Informational Text

Also included in: U.S. History Activities and Worksheets Bundle | American History

Edgar Allan Poe, Author Study Body Biography Project, Poster

Created by

Danielle Knight

This Edgar Allan Poe Body Biography Project is filled with all you need to teach and promote the truly amazing American author, Edgar Allan Poe. The author study body biography is a collaborative research activity. Your students will find plenty of opportunity for creativity. This is truly unique, has high quality vector graphics, and is the most inclusive you'll find on Teachers Pay Teachers! I love to share my Edgar Allan teaching unit during the fall months. Halloween is an awesome classroom

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Research, Activities, Centers

Also included in: The Body Biography Ultimate Lifetime Subscription

Primary and Secondary Sources Activities and Worksheets | Google Drive and PDF

Created by

Mr and Mrs Social Studies

If you are looking for a no-prep lesson and activity to teach your students about Primary and Secondary sources, this resource is for you! There are printable and digital options of each component of the resource, so you can customize it based upon your needs and preferences! This resource includes:Teacher Guide (PDF)Student Handouts (Information Sheets + Worksheets, with an answer key)Editable Google SlideshowSelf-Grading Google FormEditable Google Doc version of student handoutsThe information

Subjects:

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

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

CCSS:

Also included in: History Skills Bundle | Why Study History and Social Studies

Westward Expansion Wagon Project for Oregon Trail Unit

Created by

Simon Says School

Westward Expansion Wagon Project for Oregon Trail Unit – This creative and hands-on project is a wonderful opportunity for students to show their understanding of pioneers moving west. Learners will create a covered wagon out of construction paper, cardboard, and a shoebox. The bonnet of the wagon will include: • A map of the Oregon or California Trail • A model of a labeled wagon • A list of chores on the trail • A list of entertainment on the trail • Pictures and captions of 4 maj

Subjects:

Informational Text, U.S. History, Writing-Expository

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Research, Projects, GATE

Also included in: Westward Expansion Project Bundle

13 Colonies Activities and Worksheets | Thirteen Colonies Unit

Created by

Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Make learning fun for your students while teaching them about the 13 Colonies. This Thirteen U.S. Colonies resource is filled with activities and worksheets to help students learn about the New England Colonies, Middle Colonies, and Southern Colonies. This resource is perfect for 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th grade students. Digital activity included using Easel by TpT.These activities can be used during whole group instruction, independent work, and center time. Easy-to-use activity sheets with

Subjects:

Reading Strategies, U.S. History, Writing

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Also included in: U.S. History Activities and Worksheets Bundle | American History

13 Colonies | Differentiated Passage and Coloring Activity for Social Studies

Created by

This differentiated resource is perfect to have on hand for your Social Studies classroom as students practice finding text evidence with information about the 13 Colonies. Get this resource and more in my Social Studies BundleTwo versions are included to differentiate for your students:Version 1 Identify the year colonies were founded/founders. They do not have to know the location of the coloniesVersion 2 The map portion is blank- they will need to know the location of the colonies as well as

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

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

Also included in: Social Studies Bundle | 13 Topics of Passages and Coloring Activities for Review

Declaration of Independence | Liberty Bell | U.S. History

Created by

Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Make learning fun for your students while teaching them about the Declaration of Independence and Liberty Bell. These activities and worksheets help students learn about this important U.S. document and U.S. symbol. This resource is perfect for 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and 4th grade students. Digital activity included using Easel by TpT.These activities can be used during whole group instruction, independent work, and center time. Easy-to-use activity sheets with clear directions and answer keys ar

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Also included in: U.S. History Activities and Worksheets Bundle | American History

Westward Expansion | Passage and Map Coloring Activity for Social Studies

Created by

This passage and map activity is an engaging way to cover facts about Westward Expansion and the growth of the United States.Get this resource and more in my money-saving Social Studies BundleWhat teachers are saying about this resource:❤️"Love, love love these activities. Easy to use - low prep. Engaging for students."❤️"Something like this is so rare to find in Social Studies! Thank you!!"This activity includes facts about the following:• Treaty of Paris• Florida Treaty• Texas Annexation• Gads

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 7th

Types:

Also included in: Social Studies Bundle | 13 Topics of Passages and Coloring Activities for Review

State Report Research Project

Created by

Teaching with Nancy

Welcome to Teaching with Nancy! Are you getting ready to do research on one of the fifty U.S.states? This 19 page unit comes with all the templates students need to complete a research project on one of the fifty states. Students can record information they gather, glue images, photos and draw maps on these templates to create an informational state report. To facilitate the research process, I have created a Nifty Fifty United States Google Site. This site is full of kid friendly research

Subjects:

Research, Projects, Printables

Grades:

1st - 5th

Types:

American Revolution Causes | Differentiated Passage and Coloring Activity

Created by

This differentiated resource is perfect to have on hand for your Social Studies classroom as students find text evidence in a passage about the events leading up to the American Revolution. Get this resource and more in my money-saving Social Studies BundleTwo versions are included to differentiate for your students. Version 1: The passage is written on an 8th grade level. All parts of the coloring page include facts. Version 2: The passage is written on a 5th grade level. Less facts are include

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

Erin Beers from Mrs Beers Language Arts Classroom

Also included in: Social Studies Bundle | 13 Topics of Passages and Coloring Activities for Review

September 11th Reader's Theater and Close Reading Toolkit Grades 4-8

Created by

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

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Tools for Common Core, U.S. History

Grades:

4th - 7th

Types:

Research, Printables, Scripts

CCSS:

RL.5.1

, RL.5.2

, RL.5.3

, RL.5.4

, RL.6.1

...

Also included in: ELA American History Reader's Theater Scripts Bundle for Big Kids

US History Timeline Activity | Editable | American History | Printable & Digital

Created by

Literacy in Focus

Review learning with this editable US History timeline activity! Full-size pennant flags covering 50 major events in U.S. history from 1607-1914 are included! Each pennant flag template highlights a major U.S. event and the corresponding historical date. Students are required to provide a short summary and illustration of the event in the designated space provided. Two editable blank flag templates are also included for you to add your own events. The timeline can be created at any point in

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

Research, Printables

CCSS:

RH.6-8.7

Articles of Confederation Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Activity

Created by

Jersey Girl Gone South

This internet scavenger hunt webquest is an awesome way for students to learn more about the Articles of Confederation while using a kid friendly website! Students will have a blast using their technology in a fun and educational way!Included:- Internet Scavenger Hunt (editable PDF or printable)- Answer KeyThis internet scavenger hunt covers Georgia Performance Standards:SS4H5 The student will analyze the challenges faced by the new nation. a. Identify the weaknesses of the government establish

Subjects:

Elementary Lesson Plans - Classroom Confections

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Research

Also included in: New Nation and United States Government Unit Bundle

European Explorers Posters Research Activity 3rd 4th 5th Grades

Created by

European Explorers.....Make a research poster book of all 7 explorers or have students research just one!If you have taught European explorers before then you know it is a lot of information for kids to remember. Because of that, I have tried to set the book pages up with the important categories of the info. they need to know. With that said, you may have other objectives your students need to know based on what state you are in, so please look closely and decide if these will work for you.:::

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Research, Activities, Printables

50 States Research Project Report Trifold Brochures

Created by

BookishViolet

Looking for a fun way to research the Fifty States? This packet includes double sided brochures for each of the United States! Students will use these templates to record their research project. Also included is an early finisher map. Students can either use it to label or color the states. The brochures include: State Symbols (state bird, state flower, state animal, state flag) Map Outline Businesses and Natural Resources Interesting Facts Where on the Map Population Capital Current Govern

Subjects:

Geography, Informational Text, U.S. History

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

HardCORE History Investigations

Examining the Declaration of Independence's Grievances: C. Core History Lesson

Created by

How did the Founding Fathers come up with the 27 grievances in the Declaration of Independence? By comparing the Declaration of Independence to a break-up letter and analyzing primary source images from the Revolutionary Era, students will come to better understand the reasons for declaring independence from Britain. Throughout the lesson students will: 1) Listen to you read a fake break up letter written by the 13 colonies! 2) Participate in a historical art gallery activity that has student

Subjects:

Informational Text, Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

Research, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.9-10.9

Bats Lesson Plans - Print and Digital All About Bats Activities

Created by

The Core Coaches

These digital Bat activities are easy to use as traditional classroom lesson plans, centers, homework, independent work, or they’re great for fast finishers in first and second grades. Busy teachers love these low-prep lessons and activities that are sure to engage their students! With print & digital options, Learning Quests provide a balance of face to face and device-based learning styles for your modern classroom.Why do teachers and students love our Learning Quests?We all know kids LOVE

Subjects:

Halloween, Reading, Science

Grades:

1st - 2nd

Types:

Research

CCSS:

RI.1.1

, RI.1.2

, RI.1.4

, RI.1.5

, RI.1.7

...

Also included in: October Lesson Plans - Digital Pumpkins, Bats, Spiders, Halloween Activities

European Explorers Research Template for Google Slides™

Created by

Smarter Together

Use these research templates to enhance your students' understanding of the Age of Exploration (with a few Vikings thrown in for good measure). Includes resource pages for seventeen explorers and two blank templates to add explorers of your choice. Also includes a map for students to identify each explorer's route. All resources are available on Google Drive and saved in multiple formats to provide flexibility when assigning to students. Explorers include: Amerigo VespucciVasco Nunez de BalboaJo

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Geography, U.S. History

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Research, Projects

United States Government | Differentiated Passage and Coloring Activity

Created by

Students love a chance to color, and this activity is an engaging way to cover many facts about the government 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 money-saving bundle! Social Studies Color by Number BundleTwo versions are included to differentiate for your students.Version 1: The passage is written on an 7th grade level. All parts of the coloring page include facts.Version 2: The passage

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 8th

Types: