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Presidents' Day Common Core CCRA.R.7 resources
Presidents Day Lesson Plans - US Presidents February Activities
These digital Presidents Day activities about US Presidents 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 Learni
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1st - 2nd
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Also included in: Literacy and Research Digital Curriculum - A Year Long Printable Units
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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The Camping Trip That Changed America Lesson Plan & Activities
A guided reading or interactive read aloud lesson plan for the historical fiction mentor text picture book The Camping Trip That Changed America: Theodore Roosevelt, John Muir, and Our National Parks by Barb Rosenstock and Mordicai Gerstein. Great for biography, Earth Day, conservation history, and Presidents Day studies! Lessons and activities focus on: Summarizing key details (4 strategies: narrative retell, timeline, graphic organizer, Somebody Wanted But Then So)analyzing persuasive languag
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1st - 4th
American Presidents PowerPoint - Presidents’ Day - Fun Facts
Fun activity for Presidents’ Day! This is an interactive American Presidents PowerPoint which has fun facts in question and answer form about all the U.S. Presidents. These are engaging questions about all the U. S. Presidents and answers you probably didn't know. 67 slides of fun and interesting facts! Your students will enjoy the interactive practice reading nonfiction informational text all about the Presidents of the United States, from George Washington to Joe Biden. No prep. Just project o
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3rd - 6th
Abraham Lincoln Escape Room Activity
An Abraham Lincoln Escape Room activity. Ideal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the breakout room activity is perfect for group work, Presidents Day, an American Civil War topic, team-building activities or for a fun, engaging and interactive lesson. The activity can be used in English class as it incorporates some ELA skills or in Social Studies.The activity has been split into four different tasks; your students will need to complete each of the tasks to reveal a word. Together the four words m
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5th - 6th
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Also included in: American Civil War Escape Room Activity Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Presidents Day Activities Mega Pack: All 46 Presidents including Joe Biden
Help your students know all of the United States Presidents with this HUGE, Mega Pack of resources. Crossword puzzle, word search, unscramble, matching, test blanks, word bank, and so many more options are included in this Presidents Pack! You will even get a Mini-Research Project template for students to research their favorite president, as well as 2 creative writing templates. Whether it be for Presidents Day, a civics unit, centers, or emergency sub-plans, this pack has you covered! Your st
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: PRESIDENTS BUNDLE: Civics, Executive & Presidential Resources
The Camping Trip That Changed America Lesson Plan & Google Activities
A guided reading or interactive read aloud lesson plan for the historical fiction mentor text picture book The Camping Trip That Changed America: Theodore Roosevelt, John Muir, and Our National Parks by Barb Rosenstock and Mordicai Gerstein. Great for biography, Earth Day, conservation history, and Presidents Day studies! Google Slides presentation and student activities on Google Docs. Lessons and activities focus on: Summarizing key details (4 strategies: narrative retell, timeline, graphic
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1st - 4th
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Nonfiction Close Reading - The Strange History of Presidents' Day
This lesson can be printed, used digitally, or a combination of the two. Resources include Google Drive resources (Docs) and well as print ready PDF versions.This winter, engage students with a nonfiction close reading focused on a Washington Post article titled "Why Presidents' Day is Slightly Strange.” After reading, students will use evidence to answer text-based questions, which cover ALL ten Common Core Informational Standards and make comparisons with George Washington's Inaugural Speech.
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Seasonal/Holiday Nonfiction Close Reading Bundle
UNITED STATES: DISCOVERING AMERICA BUNDLE for Grades 1-2
The Discovering America Bundle for Grades 1-2 has everything you need to explore the landmarks, symbols, and early history of America. This huge 90+ page bundle includes SEVEN cross-curricular activities, plus THREE activity books, a colorful Symbols of America photo poster, AND the bonus resource: Teaching with TOOBS®: USA Super Pack. Book and Poster Resources Included:America: From Apple Pie to the National Zoo introduces more than two dozen symbols and landmarks that are uniquely American an
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1st - 2nd
Presidents of the United States Activity | Summarize Life of Any President
Looking for an engaging way to study some of the great Presidents on President's Day?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. Whether it's for President's Day or part of your existing unit, enjoy learning history through these histori
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Also included in: PRESIDENTS BUNDLE: Civics, Executive & Presidential Resources
President's Day WebQuest - Internet Scavenger Hunt Activity
Looking for a fun way for students to practice research and inquiry skills? This President's Day Internet WebQuest Activity is perfect for upper elementary students to practice finding information from internet sources! How It WorksStudents are given a kid-friendly source to read and find information on a nonfiction topic based on guided questions. This is perfect for independent or partner work, sub plans, homework, and so much more! It can also be easily assigned for face-to-face or distance l
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3rd - 5th
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Theodore Roosevelt Escape Room Activity
A Teddy Roosevelt Escape Room activity. Ideal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the activity is perfect for group work, President's Day, team-building activities or for a fun, engaging and interactive lesson. The activity can be used in English class as it incorporates some ELA skills or in Social Studies.The activity has been split into four different tasks; your students will need to complete each of the tasks to reveal a word. Together the four words make a phrase for them to escape the room.In
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5th - 6th
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Abraham Lincoln: PEBBLEGO Research, Reading Comprehension, Writing Activity
Introduce the life of Abraham Lincoln with this engaging, illustrated PebbleGo webquest! 3 scaffolded activities will help you make research accessible and engaging for the whole classroom -- including English Learners (ELLs / ESL) and beginning readers.Includes 5 student pages: cloze notes, reading comprehension questions, and Reader's Response writing activity for use with the Pebblego.com article, "Abraham Lincoln."Cloze Notes (2 student pages):While reading, students notice important informa
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2nd - 5th
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UNITED STATES: DISCOVERING AMERICA BUNDLE for Grades 3-5
The Discovering America Bundle for Grades 3-5 has everything you need to explore the landmarks, symbols, and early history of America. This huge 80+ page bundle includes SEVEN cross-curricular activities, plus THREE activity books, a colorful Symbols of America photo poster, AND the bonus resource: Native American Activity Pack. Book and Poster Resources Included:District of Columbia: Our Nation’s Capital, from the Fifty States series, includes information about the geography, history, landmark
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3rd - 5th
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US President Research Project
Are you teaching United States History this year?Are you in need of a fun research-based project to use in February?Are you looking for an enrichment activity for advanced learners?Are you ready to engage your online students with a distance learning activity that is perfect for Google Classroom and Classkick?You’ve come to the right place! Students will love this engaging, creative and informational project about a US President!There's a ton of information and creativity packed into this 1 page
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3rd - 7th
United States PRESIDENTS and FIRST LADIES Research BUNDLE - SAVE $$$
Meet the Presidents of the United States of America and their First Ladies in this research unit study designed for 4th-6th graders.There are posters for each president and first lady along with a worksheet where students will research and write down:One important factA famous quoteKey legislation that was passed during their presidency or one way in which the First Lady helped her husband during his presidency.Inspiring and character-building quotes from all of the United States Presidents are
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4th - 6th
Sally Hemings WebQuest
This WebQuest takes the students to the official website of Thomas Jefferson and Monticello to learn about his enslaved mistress and father of six of his children, Sally Hemings. Students go through the webpage, read the articles, and watch the videos to learn about her life, their relation ship, and her family. Students are then asked if their thoughts on the author of Declaration of Independence ("All men are created equal) and 3rd president of the United States.
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Presidents' Day (Washington's Birthday) History Reading Activity and Puzzle
Presidents' Day, formerly known as George Washington's Birthday, is celebrated on the third Monday of February. Today, many schools, patriotic and religious groups hold ceremonies and recognitions for the former presidents of the United States. But, how did this holiday get started? Students will learn about this and more with this reading and crossword puzzle activity about Presidents' Day. First, they will read about the history of Presidents' Day and how it formed into the federal holiday we
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6th - 12th
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Donald Trump Rhetorical Analysis Reading Comprehension Printable Worksheets
This BUNDLE includes:■ Three reading comprehension worksheets■ Victory speech reading passage■ Inaugural address reading passage■ Immigration quotes reading passage■ Multiple choice quiz for Immigration reading passageDon't have a lot of time? A lot of teachers don't these days! By purchasing these reading comprehension worksheets, you can get your precious time back! These highly engaging lesson teaches students to analyze and criticize Donald Trump by dissecting the words and ideas in his vict
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6th - 12th
Miss Paul and the President by Dean Robbins Lesson Plan and Google Activities
A guided reading or interactive read aloud lesson plan for the biography mentor text picture book Miss Paul and the President: The Creative Campaign for Women's Right to Vote by Dean Robbins and Nancy Zhang. Great for civil rights / women's suffrage studies, biography studies, Presidents Day and Women's History Month! Google Slides presentation and student activities on Google Docs. Lessons and activities focus on: Summarizing key details (4 strategies: narrative retell, timeline, graphic orga
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1st - 5th
Also included in: 1st Grade Election Day Bundle - Read Alouds and Google Activities
First Lady Research Report
A great research report to use for Women's History Month or Presidents Day to help students research different women who were First Ladies. This guide helps them know what to look for and make a research project self guided. There are several options for students to use while looking for information.There is a list provided of first ladies that all have books available on GetEpic.Thank you for feedback on this resource!
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1st - 9th
American Symbols & Figures BUNDLE {Digital & PDF}
This bundle provides materials for students to investigate the history and symbolism of The Great Seal of the United States and of the painting “Spirit of 1776”. Students will also take a look at the design of the White House and the U.S. Capitol and some of the changes these monuments have undergone over the years. This collection provides a range of activities for young learners such as creating an original seal for their family and investigating images taken in and around our Capitol. The int
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4th
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Honey: The Dog Who Saved Abe Lincoln
This slideshow contains lesson ideas that could be used in the elementary classroom or school library in connection with the text, Honey: The Dog Who Saved Abe Lincoln by Shari Swanson. This book was a Kentucky Bluegrass Award nominee for grades K-2.
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K - 2nd
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Vice-President Elect Kamala Harris's Acceptance Speech Rhetorical Analysis
This resource includes the annotated text and marginal notes for Vice-President Elect Kamala Harris's Acceptance speech give on November 7, 2020. The included zipped folder also includes a copy of the speech without annotations and marginal notes so that you can reproduce it for students so that they can annotate it. Reading and annotating informational texts is a critical component of the Common Core State Standards, and analyzing informational texts is a key skill that students will need for c
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6th - 12th
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