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Free 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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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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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
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
Free Veterans Day Activities Veterans Day Free Word Search Activity
Thank You Veterans! This activity has students search to find Veterans Day words. Use it as an opportunity to teach your students about the different branches of the U.S. Armed Forces and all that they do for our country! Enjoy :) Please rate and review!
For more Veterans Day activities: Veterans Day Math - Color by Number
Veterans Day Acrostic Poem and Flag Color and
Veterans Day Word Sort
Take a look at Thanksgiving activities Thanksgiving math and language arts activity pack at a discounted
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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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Bar Graph Template FREEBIE
Free! Integrate graph building into your curriculum with this free bar graph template! Includes designated areas for the graph's title and to label the x and y axis. Graph is 11x12.Thanks for your support! For more time-saving resources, check out my store!
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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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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
Martin Luther King Jr. & Rosa Parks Coloring Page FREEBIE
Perfect for teaching about Black History Month, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Black history in general. This product includes coloring pages with quotes for Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks. This is a sample of my Famous People in Black History Coloring Pages product. Get the full version here!FULL Version Includes:This product features 16 influential people in Black history each with one of their inspirational quotes. Use these pages for early finishers, calm-down area, indoor recess, an
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Not Grade Specific
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
The Holocaust Reading or Stations Activity: Multiple-Formats
This item has 6 reading sections or cards covering different aspects of the Holocaust. There are questions for the students to answer as they read each section and an answer key is provided.Topics:Anti-Semitism in Germany in the 1930sThe Wannsee ConferenceGhettosDachau and Concentration CampsAuschwitzDeath MarchesI have it in multiple formats so you can utilize a version that works for your classroom (Microsoft Word & Google Docs).The link to Google Versions is in the key section of the Mic
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7th - 12th
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World History - WORLD WAR I, U.S. History, Emergency Lesson Plan
STRANGE WEAPONS OF WORLD WAR I
The Industrialization of Weaponry
A high interest and a complete learning package that can be easily implemented or used as an emergency lesson plan.
Objectives: Students will be able to:
• Explain how industrialization changed warfare in WWI.
• Identify three strange WWI weapons and the countries that developed them.
• Describe how trench warfare led to the development and use of these weapon.
• Explain the purpose of each weapon and if they were successful.
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7th - 12th
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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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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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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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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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World War II Battles: Reading Passages, Questions, Maps, Timelines, Project!
WORLD WAR II BATTLES: EUROPEAN THEATER Packet with reading passages, maps, images, guiding questions and timeline. PACIFIC THEATER Packet with reading passages, maps, images, guiding questions and timeline. Creative Writing assignment promptPDF and DOCX versions available for each resource ** These resources are also included in Unit Plan World War II **Additional World War II Resources:Causes of WWII & US Neutrality vs. InterventionThe US HomefrontWas the Dropping of the Atomic Bomb Necessa
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7th - 11th
Also included in: U.S. History 2nd Half Content Bundle! Lessons and Unit Plans 1900s
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
Women During World War II Reading or Stations Activity
This item comes with 6 separate cards or sections detailing the contributions women made during World War II. It highlights women in the Soviet Union, United States, and the United Kingdom while also speaking about women in other locations. There are 6 questions for students to answer when reading each card. An answer key is provided.I have it in multiple formats so you can utilize a version that works for your classroom (PDF & Google Docs).The link to Google Versions is in the key sectio
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7th - 12th
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