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Free U.S. History independent works
Current Events Worksheet for Middle & High School - FREE
A worksheet containing questions that can accompany any current events news article. Students may select their own article, or teachers can print the article they wish to have the students evaluate. I developed this worksheet for use in my own 8th grade Social Studies class. This exercise helps students identify the main issues of a news article, the moral question of the article (if present), as well as to consider any possible bias in the writing of the article. The worksheet concludes by ask
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7th - 12th
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Plymouth ( Plimoth ) Colony Reading Comprehension Worksheet Thanksgiving
This passage describes the Plymouth Colony. 14 questions (identify and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key.INCLUDES:Article (1000-1100 Lexile) 14 questions- identify and multiple choiceColor and BW VersionsKey IncludedThe ZIP file has 3 versions of PDF files:1) Article and Questions in Color and Black and white and Key2) Color Student Version3) BW Student Version.These are NOT editable files.Part of my Thanksgiving
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4th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Thanksgiving Language Arts Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle November
1950s Popular Toys Reading Comprehension Worksheet Fifties Informational Text
This passage describes popular toys in the 1950s. 13 questions (true/false and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key.INCLUDES:Article13 total questionstrue/false, multiple choiceColor and BW Verionskey includedPart of my 1950s Bundle*If you don't already, Follow Me!
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4th - 7th
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Also included in:Â 1950s Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle Fifties
Freebie to Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day with this free unit. Inside you will find writing activities and links to videos. Click the following links to see other current units.Click here to see the January Close Reading and Text Evidence Unit. Click here to see the February Close Reading and Text Evidence Unit. Click here to see my Chinese New Year Close Reading and Text Evidence unit.Click here to see my Winter Main Idea Task Cards.Click here to see the Martin Luther King Jr March on Washing
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1st - 5th
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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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13 Colonies Map & Map Quiz Two Versions FREE Colonial America
I have always found my students are "geographically challenged"! Before studying the American Revolution, I use this quick map review for them to at least have a basic understanding of where the colonies were located. The ZIP file has a PDF student version for posting on personal sites, such as Google classroom or Canvas, or sending to students through email for distance learning. Please do not post of public sites. (These are NOT editable files.)Tutorial How to Make PDFs Editable for Google C
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4th - 8th
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Also included in:Â America's Thirteen 13 Colonies Reading Comprehension Bundle Colonial America
Blank Timeline Template | Printable and Digital | Free
Focus on sequence of events with this FREE printable and digital timeline template! Use this illustrated timeline template for all content areas and grade levels. Students place six events on the timeline in chronological order. The timeline includes space for an event picture and short description. Printable PDF and Google Drive versions are included.This resource can be completed on paper or online with laptops, Chromebooks, tablets, or any device that supports Google Slides. The included Teac
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4th - 7th
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Veterans Day: Honoring Our Military Differentiated Reading Passages
Veterans Day is an important day to honor our nation's military. Teaching our students about Veterans Day is also important to all of us. Hopefully you will be able to use this free differentiated passage resource to teach about veterans in your classroom! There are high, medium, and low passages designated by a square, triangle, and circle in the top left corner of every passage for easy & discreet coding for the teacher, while students all appear to have the same assignment. I've created e
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Not Grade Specific
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Also included in:Â US Holidays Differentiated Reading Passages Leveled Texts bundle
50 States and Capitals Freebie: FREE Study Map, List of States, & Study Guide
Help your students know all 50 states and capitals of the United States with this convenient study guide! Included is a list of states, corresponding capitals, state abbreviations, and a labeled map. For more States & Capitals resources, such as practice worksheets, blank maps, test forms, state research project, crosswords, etc., I highly recommend my 50 States & Capitals Mega-Pack Bundle! Not only will you have many worksheets to choose from, but it is also available digitally for Go
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Not Grade Specific
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Also included in:Â American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
Famous Americans Timelines - George Washington Abraham Lincoln Helen Keller
Famous Americans Timelines Cut and Paste FREEBIE! - Use these famous American timelines for practice and review.You might be interested in:PRESIDENTS DAY MATH AND LITERACY PRINTABLESPRESIDENTS DAY CENTER (ADJECTIVE OR VERB?)PRESIDENTS DAY NOUNS CENTERMARTIN LUTHER KING JR., PACKETFamous Americans Included:George WashingtonAbraham LincolnMartin Luther King, Jr.Rosa ParksHelen KellerJackie RobinsonPlease check back because this will definitely grow:)
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1st - 3rd
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Free - Blank US Map
FREE - Blank US Map. A free, blank US map outline and a northeast-southeast region map. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------And for one-stop shopping...SOCIAL STUDIESBundle - US History & US GeographyCalifornia & USA BundleFlorida & USA BundleNew York & USA BundleUS Presidents w/ 12 Graphic OrganizersState Report with Project and Speech - assignment sheetTexas & USA BundleUS States (50 internet
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PreK - 12th
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Also included in:Â Top Sellers on TpT
Causes of the American Civil War (Overview) Reading Comprehension Worksheet
This passage gives a brief overview of the causes of the Civil War. 14 questions (identify and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I've provided a color and black and white version, as well as the key. INCLUDES:Article Chart14 questions- identify, multiple choiceKey includedColor and BW VersionsPart of my Civil War BundleI do my best to make sure I do not have typos, but occasionally they slip through. PLEASE message me and I will correct it quickly to ensure my product meets you
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5th - 7th
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Also included in:Â American Civil War Reading Comprehension Informational Worksheet Bundle
Amelia Earhart Biography & Activity Pack
Amelia Earhart was one of the bravest women in history. She has been an inspiration to women around the world throughout history. Not only was Amelia Earhart first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, but she proved without a doubt that with courage and persistence women can do anything!
Are your students researching and learning about one of the most influential women in History? Then this biography unit with graphic organizers, vocabulary posters, and flip book are just what
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
Ruby Bridges Activity Flip Up Book
This Ruby Bridges activity flip up book is the perfect little activity for your students to be engaged as they learn more about this brave little girl! This activity easily integrates social studies, reading, and writing! It is easy to create with the printing instructions that are included and folding examples. Just print, fold, and staple! Plus, it saves paper with activities on EVERY side!Inside you will find:Instructions for printing the Ruby Bridges Flip Up BookPicture examples of the Rub
Grades:
1st - 2nd
One Pager Templates for Any Class
Are you looking for FREE one pager templates for your class? This product contains 8 unique templates you can use in any class. I love one pagers because it allows students to show what they know in a creative way! I use these in my US History class to summarize various eras and podcasts. Check out my blog to see how I use these with podcasts in my US History classroom. Check out the following lessons!Federalist vs. Anti-Federalist Quote Throw Down!1st Great Awakening Visual Summary Activit
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Homeschool
Boston Tea Party Color by Number, Reading Passage and Text Marking
This Boston Tea Party Color by Number and Text Marking activity has your students searching for text evidence from the reading passage and coloring in answers. This is a highly engaging reading comprehension activity. Great addition to your American Revolution unit.Topics include: British Parliament, No Taxation without Representation, Sons of Liberty, Tea Act, Stamp Act, Intolerable ActsStudents read about the Boston Tea Party, answers questions, mark the text for evidence, and color the pictur
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4th - 6th
BLACK HISTORY MONTH Posters Project | Famous African American Activities FREE
This FREE set of Henry "Box" Brown and Mae Jemison posters and research brochure projects is part of the larger BLACK HISTORY MONTH BUNDLE that makes a great introduction for elementary and middle school students. These are great all year long, but especially powerful during Black History Month!What's included in the bundle:Black History Month Coloring PagesBlack History Month PostersBlack History Month Brochure ProjectsFigures Featured in the Black History Month Resources:Billie HolidayBenjamin
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PreK - 8th
Black History Month - mini biography record sheets
These are seven little biography recording sheets about key figures studied during Black History Month, appropriate for grades 1-3. These could be used in small or large group formats. I use them as writing response activities with my guided reading groups.
The biography sheets include:
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Harriet Tubman
George Washington Carver
Bessie Coleman
Rosa Parks
Ruby Bridges
Martin Luther King Jr.
created by Bree
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1st - 3rd
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U.S. States & Capitals - Labeled & Blank Maps for Study and Practice - Geography
This set of maps is a perfect supplement to any study of the U.S. states and capitals.The set includes:Color map of the U.S. with states labeledBlack-and-white map with all states and capitals labeledBlack-and-white map with no labels, for student practice.The black-and-white maps can be easily photocopied for classroom use.This set is designed to work with the worksheets, flash cards and activities in my U.S. States & Capitals Bundle: U.S. States & Capitals BundleProducts included in t
Grades:
4th - 7th
Daily Geography or Social Studies Map Skills: FREEBIE
Ever felt the need for a spiral geography to help your students learn map skills and become aware of the world and country around them? Me too. That's why I developed Daily Geography.Questions deal with United States specifics and basics of other continents and their locations. Topics include borders, directions, bodies of water, latitude and longitude, and more.The system is set up for students to answer two questions per day. On Friday, they take a short "check-up" half sheet of four quest
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3rd - 5th
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Patriot Day 9/11 printable book for primary grades September 11
***Updated September 2015***
Explaining the tragic events that took place on September 11, 2001 is hard. It can get even harder when your explaining it to very young children.
This printable booklet simply lays out what Patriot Day is, why we celebrate it and how kids, and all Americans, can celebrate this day of remembrance on 9/11. The simplicity allows for as much class discuss as is necessary for you and your students.
The pages can be printed as full sheets and made into a class book
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PreK - 2nd
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Martin Luther King Activities
Martin Luther King ActivitiesTimeline Cut and Paste FREEBIE!I am pleased to offer this cut and paste activity to you for FREE!Also, check out this Martin Luther King PacketThis would be great review after your study of Martin Luther King, Jr. You can use this for centers, seat work, or early finishers.You might be interested in:PRESIDENTS DAY MATH AND LITERACY PRINTABLESPRESIDENTS DAY CENTER (ADJECTIVE OR VERB?)PRESIDENTS DAY NOUNS CENTERI am pleased to offer this cut and paste activity to you
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1st - 3rd
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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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Grades:
3rd - 5th
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States & Capitals Crossword Part 1 of 2 FREE
This is part 1 of my States & Capitals Crossword worksheet set. Part 2 is also available on TPT. I use these as review and homework assignments. Answer key included. Two versions, one version has a word bank the other version does not.See also:States & Capitals Crossword Part 2 of 2
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Grades:
4th - 8th
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