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Presidents' Day Common Core RH.6-8.1 resources
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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Also included in:Â Civics & US Government Lesson, Activities, Simulations and More: The Bundle
Presidents Scavenger Hunt President's Day Review Washington through Biden
Learning about the presidents can be fun with this 46+ card President's Scavenger Hunt that covers President George Washington through President Joe Biden. Each clue card asks a question about each of the 46 presidents that students research to answer. Includes student response handouts, wrap-up activity questions, answer key, and teacher implementation options! This fun game can be competitive or can be used as a daily starter activity. Great for President's Day or for any day of the schoo
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5th - 12th
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Why Lincoln Grew A Beard: Common Core-Aligned Passage and Assessment
Why did Abraham Lincoln grow a beard? Surprisingly, many children today are not aware of the wonderful story behind our 16th president's iconic whiskers. This resource helps you teach them this amazing story AND apply close reading skills to Common Core standards! Students read an engaging two-page informational text on Abraham Lincoln and a young girl's letter that influenced his decision to grow a beard before the 1860 Presidential election. The text contains 500+ words and uses both primary
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5th - 8th
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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:Â American Civil War Escape Room Activity Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Powerful Words: Experience the Impact of the Gettysburg Address
Print and Go PDF Lesson on the Gettysburg AddressThis item includes a background of the Battle of Gettysburg, the Gettysburg Address, and various leveled questions for students to answer.. Here’s what you’ll get:Printable PDFBackground overview on the Battle of GettysburgA copy of the Gettysburg AddressA question sheet which includes Levels 1, 2, and 3 questionsAnswer KeyIMPORTANT!If you chose the PDF version, you MUST open it in Adobe Reader (free) in order for it to work properly with embedded
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6th - 10th
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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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Ronald Reagan Close Reading Activity Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A Google Forms close reading activity with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the former president of the United States, Ronald Reagan. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about the former president whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this resource:A Google Forms Activi
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5th - 6th
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Joe Biden Close Reading Activity Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A Google Forms close reading activity with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the new president of the United States, Joe Biden. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about the current president whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this resource:A Google Forms ActivityA PD
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5th - 6th
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Also included in:Â Joe Biden Close Reading & Biography Bundle Digital & Print | 5th & 6th Grade
President #1-10 Research Bundle|Reading Comp-Bulletin Board- Print & Digital
Make Presidents' Day Shine! Engage Students with this FANTASTIC resource on the first 10 Presidents of the United States! Is your Presidents' Day routine feeling a little...revolutionary war dusty? Spark curiosity and ignite critical thinking with our comprehensive resource bundle on the first 10 presidents of the United States. It's your one-stop shop for an unforgettable celebration or enriching presidential unit, packed with engaging activities, informative reading passages, and eye-catchin
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4th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Holiday SUPER Bundle for February - Reading & Writing - Print & Digital
John F. Kennedy Escape Room Activity
A JFK 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.Included in th
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5th - 6th
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George Washington Close Reading Activity Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A Google Forms close reading activity with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the first U.S. President, George Washington. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about the first president whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this resource:A Google Forms ActivityA PDF Printa
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5th - 6th
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John F. Kennedy (JFK) Reading Comprehension Activity | Google Apps!
The John F. Kennedy (JFK) Reading Comprehension Activity comes 100% completely ready for learning in both PDF printable and digital (Google Apps) formats! This incredible and easy-to-use activity is the PERFECT supplement to your Civil Rights Movement or Cold War unit! Assign as an individual assignment or use as a classroom activity!With the John F. Kennedy (JFK) reading comprehension activity, your students will learn all about:JFK's upbringingJFK's educational pursuits and accomplishmentsJFK
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5th - 8th
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George W. Bush Close Reading Activity Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A Google Forms close reading activity with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the former president of the United States, George W. Bush. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about the former president whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this resource:A Google Forms Activ
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5th - 6th
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Bill Clinton Close Reading Activity Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A Google Forms close reading activity with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the former president of the United States, Bill Clinton. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about the former president whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this resource:A Google Forms Activit
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5th - 6th
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Donald Trump Close Reading Activity Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A Google Forms close reading activity with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the former president of the United States, Donald Trump. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about the former president whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this resource:A Google Forms Activit
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5th - 6th
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Woodrow Wilson Close Reading Activity Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A Google Forms close reading activity with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the president of the United States during the First World War, Woodrow Wilson. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about the former president whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this resource:
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5th - 6th
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John Adams Escape Room Activity
A John Adams Escape Room activity. Ideal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the activity is perfect for group work, Presidents Day, an American Revolutionary 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 make a phrase
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5th - 6th
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President #1-10 Research Bundle|Reading Comprehension-Bulletin Board- Digital
Make Presidents' Day Shine! Engage Students with this FANTASTIC resource on the first 10 Presidents of the United States! Is your Presidents' Day routine feeling a little...revolutionary war dusty? Spark curiosity and ignite critical thinking with our comprehensive resource bundle on the first 10 presidents of the United States. It's your one-stop shop for an unforgettable celebration or enriching presidential unit, packed with engaging activities, informative reading passages, and eye-catching
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4th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Holiday SUPER Bundle for February - Reading & Writing - Digital
Thomas Jefferson Escape Room Activity
A Thomas Jefferson Escape Room activity. Ideal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the activity is perfect for group work, starting a new topic, 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 the
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5th - 6th
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Also included in:Â U.S. Presidents Volume I Escape Room Activity Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Franklin Roosevelt Escape Room Activity
A Franklin Roosevelt Escape Room activity. Ideal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the activity is perfect for group work, starting a new topic on World War 2, 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
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5th - 6th
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Also included in:Â U.S. Presidents Volume I Escape Room Activity Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
President in a Bag - History - Differentiated Creative Thinking
Student led Project Based Learning ALL ABOUT DIFERENTIATION!Awaken creativity and innovation! Use Bloom's Taxonomy. Have students practice research skills, REMEMBER facts, UNDERSTAND meaning of facts, APPLY the information in new situations (a shopping bag), and ANALYZE by drawing connections among ideas and objects chosen to represent their facts. Students will CREATE a new and original speech using their selected prompts! They will also create unique metaphors and analogies that will help t
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5th - 9th
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Also included in:Â History Project Bundle
John F. Kennedy Close Reading Activity Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A Google Forms close reading activity with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the famous U.S. President, John F. Kennedy. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about the former president whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this resource:A Google Forms ActivityA PDF Printa
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5th - 6th
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Kamala Harris Close Reading Activity Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A Google Forms close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the new vice president of the United States, Kamala Harris. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about Kamala Harris whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this resource:A Google Forms ActivityA
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5th - 6th
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Thomas Jefferson Close Reading Activity Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A Google Forms close reading activity with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the Founding Father and third president of the United States, Thomas Jefferson. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about the famous president whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this resource
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5th - 6th
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