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Free elementary U.S. History handouts
BLACK HISTORY MONTH FREEBIE: Famous African Americans Word Search
Introduce your students to 25 famous African Americans with this engaging word search puzzle worksheet. Puzzles make great no prep activities for early finishers, bell ringers, morning work, handouts, homework, lesson plan supplements, sponge activities, introductions to new topics, and sub files.The 25 hidden names are: Muhammad Ali, Maya Angelou, Louis Armstrong, Benjamin Banneker, Ruby Bridges, George Washington Carver, Angela Davis, Frederick Douglass, Ella Fitzgerald, Langston Hughes, Micha
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3rd - 6th
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Facts and Comprehension Check
This Martin Luther King, Jr. facts and comprehension check was created for use in your classroom. Feel free to share this with other teacher's at your site as well. :)
This download includes:
* Fact Sheet about MLK, Jr.
* Comprehension Check (six questions) for capable students
* Comprehension Check (drawing) for younger students
Supports Common Core State Standards for Reading Informational Text:
RI.1.1 and RI.2.1 **RI.3.1** (after feedback from my sister, a 2nd grade teacher, & a rating
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PreK - 3rd
The United States Constitution Mini Book
This seven page mini book covers the concept of the United States Constitution for elementary grades. It is a great way to help explain a difficult topic. This book contains fun facts, clear font, and super cute clip art!
*Check out the preview to see all the great information!*
This download includes:
-the Preamble to the Constitution
-the three branches of government
-cool Constitution facts
-A timeline to a new country
-cute clip art that your students can color!
This mini book also inclu
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3rd - 5th
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Causes of the American Revolution Interactive Notebook Foldable *FREE*
This foldable is a great way for students to take notes while learning about the causes of the Revolutionary War. Causes Included:- French & Indian War- Sugar Act- Stamp Act- Sons of Liberty- Townshend Acts- Boston Massacre- Tea Act- Boston Tea Party- Intolerable Acts- First Continental Congress- Battle of Lexington & ConcordThis foldable covers Georgia Standards of Excellence standards:SS4H1 Explain the causes, events, and results of the American Revolution. a. Trace the events that sh
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: American Revolution Unit Bundle
Liberty's Kids Episode 1 Viewing Guide for "The Boston Tea Party"
This viewing guide is designed for the students to answer questions as they watch Episode 1 of Liberty's Kids program, titled "The Boston Tea Party." Using this viewing guide, students will be asked to activate prior knowledge, fill in the blanks as they watch the video, and then later think about what they have learned or want to learn. The viewing guide is designed to be printed on one sheet, using the front and the back. Answer key is included.
Episodes of Liberty's Kids can be found free
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4th - 6th
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50 States and Capitals Northeast Region Freebie Sample
Make learning the 50 states and capitals more fun with my Northeast Region States and Capitals freebie sample This is one of the 5 regional map activity packets offered in a larger bundle in my store. If you enjoy this freebie, check out the full activity linked below.The United States and Capitals Geography Review Activities and Assessment BundleThe United States and Capitals Geography Review ActivitiesThe United States and Capitals Geography by Regions Printables & AssessmentsIncluded:• No
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: 50 States and Capitals Bundle Map Print & Digital Resource 50% OFF
World War II Worksheets Freebie
World War II Worksheets Freebie!These sample pages from my World War II Bundle provide an example of the visually engaging worksheets contained in the full set that covers every major area of that historical event.All of my worksheets are:-READY FOR DISTANCE LEARNING AS A EASEL ACTIVITY -OR USE IT AS A DOWNLOADABLE PDFThe full set of World War II Worksheets are at World War II Worksheets The full packet includes :Are you teaching about the titanic global struggle between the forces of fascism a
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5th - 8th
FREE US Constitution Day Word Search Puzzle Worksheet Activity
Celebrate Constitution Day with this FREE (and informative) word search puzzle that includes the names of all of the signers of this most important historical document. Puzzles make fun no prep activities for early finishers, bell ringers, morning work, handouts, homework, unit or lesson plan supplements, sponge activities, introductions to new topics, classroom themes, and sub files.There are a total of 37 hidden names (the repeated names of Pinckney and Morris appear only once) and include: B
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4th - 7th
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Liberty's Kids Episode 2 Viewing Guide for "The Intolerable Acts"
This viewing guide is designed for the students to answer questions as they watch Episode 2 of Liberty's Kids program, titled "The Intolerable Acts." Using this viewing guide, students will be asked to activate prior knowledge, fill in the blanks as they watch the video, and then later think about what they have learned or want to learn. The viewing guide is designed to be printed on one sheet, using the front and the back. Answer key is included.
Episodes of Liberty's Kids can be found free o
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4th - 6th
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Abraham Lincoln Mini-Biography Worksheet FREEBIE
Enjoy this FREEBIE on Abraham Lincoln. It is part of a much larger resource with 21 other famous Americans! Each page has wonderful content with either questions, puzzles or writing activities to reinforce.
These important Americans include:
Rosa Parks
Barack Obama
Amelia Earhart
Theodore Roosevelt
Thomas Edison
Frederick Douglass
Harriet Tubman
Benjamin Franklin
Abraham Lincoln
John Deere
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Susan B. Anthony
Thurgood Marshall
Neil Armstrong
Bill Gates
Cesar Chavez
Davy
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2nd - 4th
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US Physical Geography & 13 Colonies Maps
US Physical Geography and 13 Colonies Maps - Print & DigitalThis is a great activity to do with your students at the beginning of your US History or APUSH class! Whether your students are from the States or you are teaching these classes abroad, this is a good refresher/introduction to the geography of the States.I usually give this out at the beginning of the year so students can become more familiar with the geography we will be referencing throughout the course. Using Google Classroom? No
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4th - 12th
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Jesse Owens Reading Passage and Comprehension Questions Freebie
Are you getting ready to teach the fifth grade Georgia Performance Standard SS5H5?
What better way to introduce students to the life and accomplishments of Jesse Owens than through this reading passage and set of comprehension questions! Answer key is included.
This two page passage discusses the life and accomplishments of Jesse Owens. Once students are finished reading, they have ten comprehension questions to answer! These questions not only ask students to refer back to the text, but also
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3rd - 7th
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Constitution Day
Constitution DayAre you ready to celebrate Constitution Day in your classroom? Teaching elementary grade students government concepts can be a challenge. This resource gives a good starting point to discuss dates, people, and the purpose of our Constitution. Let’s Stay Connected!I would love to be able to share with you new products, store discounts, free products, and updates. Just click the green “Follow Me” star under my store name on this page or click the green “Follow Me” star on my sto
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PreK - 3rd
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Liberty's Kids Episode 3 Viewing Guide for "United We Stand"
This viewing guide is designed for the students to answer questions as they watch Episode 3 of Liberty's Kids program, titled "United We Stand" about the First Continental Congress. Using this viewing guide, students will be asked to activate prior knowledge, fill in the blanks as they watch the video, and then later think about what they have learned or want to learn. The viewing guide is designed to be printed on one sheet, using the front and the back. Answer key is included.
Episodes of Lib
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4th - 6th
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FREE Three Branches of Government Activity
This free Social Studies resource includes an informational reading passage about the three branches of government, plus comprehension questions! There are a total of seven questions that students will answer after reading the text, which includes information about the Constitution, separation of powers, three branches of government, and checks and balances. Four questions are multiple choice and three questions are short-answer. This resource is a great way to integrate English Language Arts wi
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4th - 7th
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Why Study History? - Guided Reading Activity - Great Introduction to History!
This activity is a wonderful introduction to the study of history. It provides 4 key reasons it is vital to study history. The worksheet is designed to be engaging and help students realize history is fun! The four reasons to study history are listed with a brief student friendly description for each one. Each reason to study history also has a short response question. The questions are designed to create class discussions and guide students to the realization that history is fun and import
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4th - 12th
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Black History Month Poem - Ruby Showed the Way
Ruby Bridges was only six.
People tried to hit her with sticks.
Hateful words at her thrown
Hate to all with her skin tone.
The first stanza of an original poem written for a Black History Month program. Can also be used as an introduction to a unit on the Civil Rights Movement, Ruby Bridges or or character education unit.
Black History Month Poem - Ruby Showed the Way by Carol S. Oaks is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License.
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3rd - 5th
Boston Tea Party Invitation
It's a tea party and you're invited! This assignment assesses a student's knowledge of the revolutionary events leading to and during the Boston Tea Party. By folding the standard letter-sized (8½ by 11 inches) handout into fourths, an invitation is created for the Boston Tea Party. Students are asked to list the date and location of the revolutionary event, explain how the Tea Act led to the protest, describe the events of that historical night, and draw the disguise worn my many participants.
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3rd - 8th
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Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have A Dream" Speech
This is the full version of MLK's "I Have a Dream Speech." I'm sure there are a million creative ways to use speeches. I would love to hear how you plan to use this in your classroom. Comment below! :)
Make sure you check out other {Martin Luther King Jr Day Tools} available in my store!
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5th - 12th
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13 Original British Colonies Blank Map
This is a map of the original 13 British Colonies that is blank and able to be filled out by students. The directions also state that students are to color the three regions and include a key and compass rose on their maps. Great way for the students to learn about the 13 Original colonies.
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5th - 12th
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Causes of the American Revolution - Cause and Effect
Interactive notebooking that reviews the causes for the American Revolution. Students also have a cause and effect chart to complete based off of the text.
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3rd - 4th
Translating the Declaration of Independence | Digital Learning Activity
This "close reading" activity provides students an opportunity to comprehend one of the most important documents in history: the Declaration of Independence!This document-based activity begins with your students reading the words of Thomas Jefferson on their own, or together with the class with an instructor's guidance. Students will circle words that they do not understand and the use a dictionary to define those words. They can substitute synonyms onto their copy of the document. Then, your st
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: Foundations of America | Digital Learning | Unit Activity Bundle
Oregon Trail Reading Passage and Questions FREE
Oregon Trail Reading Passage with Scaffolding QuestionsIncluded in this resource:• Cover Page• Oregon Trail reading passage • 4 short answer scaffolding questions• Interactive notebook pages Adheres to Social Studies Common Core Standards - research, application, literacy, vocabulary, analyzing documents and making conclusionsDifferentiation: cooperative {students may work in pairs/groups according to teacher's discretion for scaffolding questions}★★ Looking for the digital, 1:1 version of this
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5th - 8th
Also included in: Manifest Destiny UNIT BUNDLE
American History Sampler Pack: 3 Free Activities for American History!
American History Sampler Pack: 3 Free Activities for American History!In this American History sampler pack, you receive 3 FREE activities to use in your American History classroom!Enjoy free samplers of the three following activities:1.) Three free posters from the best-selling Why Study History primary source gallery walk!2.) Two free chart and graph worksheets from the popular Maps, Graphs, and Charts from the 19th Century!3.) Two free differentiated primary sources from the New Nation primar
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5th - 9th
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