5th Grade American History/U.S. History Resources
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MAPS
U.S. Map with State Capitals
Birmingham or Montgomery? Austin or Houston? Detroit or Lansing? This U.S. map with state capitals is a great way to…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryU.S. States -
REFERENCE
Nelson Mandela Biography: A Reading Warm-Up
In this printable warm-up, students read a short biography on Nobel Peace Prize recipient Nelson Mandela and answer…Subjects:ReadingReading ComprehensionLiterary Biographies -
VIDEOS
Declaration of Independence – Videos & Activities
Use these educational videos and activities to learn about the Declaration of Independence and the historical events…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryU.S. Historical Documents -
WORKSHEETS
International Women's Day
Do your students know why International Women's Day began? Help them learn about women in the past and their fight for…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryWomen's Rights -
ACTIVITIES
Island of the Blue Dolphins
Island of the Blue Dolphins tells the story of an American Indian girl stranded on an island, alone, for 18 years. This…Subjects:LiteratureNative-American History (American Indians)Animals (Zoology) -
WORKSHEETS
Team Moon Teacher's Guide
Enrich your science, history, or English curriculum with the resources in this teacher's guide for Team Moon, the story…Subjects:Nonfiction LiteratureLiteratureReading and Literature -
TEACHING RESOURCE
The Ultimate Organized Classroom
Ultra-organized classrooms seem practically to run themselves. Here are five steps you can follow that include advice on…Subjects:American History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
WORKSHEETS
National Symbols
Identify the symbols for these events and organizations in the United States.Subjects:American History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
DAILY WARM-UPS
Changes for Women Reading Warm-Up
Read about the history of women's rights in the United States. This printable warm-up includes a nonfiction passage…Subjects:Reading ComprehensionWomen's RightsAmerican History/U.S. History -
WORKSHEETS
Citizenship Test
Give your students this sample citizenship test to see if they would pass. This printable includes a variety of…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryGovernment and Civics -
LESSON PLANS
Historical Sites Project
Students will research an historically important site and make a project explaining its historical importance.SubjectsSpeechAmerican History/U.S. HistoryU.S. States -
LESSON PLANS
"The Grasshopper and the Owl": A Fable by Aesop
Use a lesson that provides students with an opportunity to draw conclusions using one of Aesop's enjoyable fables.…SubjectsReadingReading ComprehensionLiterature -
REFERENCE
Albert Einstein Biography: A Reading Warm-Up (Grades 5 & 6)
In this printable warm-up, students read a short biography on Albert Einstein and answer reading comprehension…Subjects:Reading ComprehensionLiterary BiographiesLanguage Arts and Writing -
ACTIVITIES
A Classroom Divided Civil War Activity
A great way to interactively teach your students about the conflict between the average Americans who fought in the…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryU.S. Civil War (1860-1865)American History/U.S. History -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Top 15 Women's History Month Activities
Celebrate Women's History Month (March) with one or all of our Top 15 Favorite Women's History Month Activities. There…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryWomen's Rights -
WORKSHEETS
Native American Song: 0 Hal'Lwe
Words and rhythm notation for a Nanticoke women's dance, in Native American call-and-response form.Subjects:Native-American History (American Indians)MusicNative American Music Resources -
WORKSHEETS
The Roots of Rock 'n' Roll
Introduce your student to the sounds and artists who started a musical revolution called Rock 'n' Roll.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryTwentieth Century -
GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
Time Line Graphic Organizer
Use this time line graphic organizer to detail events and dates. This printable is customizable. Tailor the PDF to your…Subjects:Creative WritingSocial Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. History -
WORKSHEETS
The Statue of Liberty's History
Students learn about the history of the Statue of Liberty.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryMonuments and Landmarks -
ACTIVITIES
Teammates
A wealth of resources, lesson plans, and activities that can be used with the story Teammates by Peter Golenbock.Subjects:ReadingLiteratureLanguage Arts and Writing -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Leaders in U.S. Women's Suffrage Movement
View the portraits and read the biographical details of the leaders of the women's suffrage movement in the United…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistorySuffrage and Women's Rights -
LESSON PLANS
A Pilgrim Conversation
Students will reinforce their use of quotations by writing an imaginary dialogue among pilgrims as they land at…SubjectsPunctuationCreative WritingGrammar -
LESSON PLANS
Communities: Past and Present
Students explore an online resource to compare community life of the past with that of today.SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryCommunity and Ways of Life -
LESSON PLANS
The King's M & M's: The Stamp Act
Learn why colonial Americans were upset with British tax laws, such as the Stamp Act.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryColonial America
