6th Grade Social Studies and History

Ideas for Black History Month Field Trips

Discover a list of places you and your students could photograph for inclusion in the Black History Virtual Field Trip.

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

African-American History

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Writing Prompts and Literature Ideas: 1950s

Assign writing prompts about the 1950s, and/or books that were written in the 1950s.

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Language Arts and Writing

1950s

Twentieth Century

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The Ghost in the Tokaido Inn

The Ghost in the Tokaido Inn is an award-nominated mystery that takes place in 18th-century Japan. These ideas and…

Subjects:

Literature

Historical Fiction

Earthquake & Tsunami in Japan, March 2011

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LESSON PLANS

What Can We Learn About Character from the Presidents of the United States?

President’s Day is not just a great opportunity to teach students about the presidents of the United States of America,…

Subjects:

Language Arts and Writing

Social Studies and History

Science

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LESSON PLANS

Skill Builders: Geography Challenge Questions, Week 1

Week 1: Geography questions to help students learn research skills and discover fun facts.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Geography

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Writing Prompts and Literature Ideas: 1920s

Assign writing prompts about the 1920s, and/or books that were written in the 1920s.

Subjects:

Creative Writing

Writing

Language Arts and Writing

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Writing Prompts and Literature Ideas: 1980s

Assign writing prompts about the 1980s, and/or books that were written in the 1980s.

Subjects:

Language Arts and Writing

1980s

Twentieth Century

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TEACHING RESOURCE

The Ghost in the Tokaido Inn -- Chapters Three and Four

The excerpted chapters three and four of the The Ghost in the Tokaido Inn can be used to entice students into reading…

Subjects:

Literature

Historical Fiction

Ancient Civilizations

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New Bedford, MA and the Underground Railroad

Visit New Bedford, Massachusetts, which was an integral part of the Underground Railroad.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Slavery in United States

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Writing Prompts and Literature Ideas: 1970s

Assign writing prompts about the 1970s, and/or books that were written in the 1970s.

Subjects:

Language Arts and Writing

1970s

Twentieth Century

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Writing Prompts and Literature Ideas: 1900s

Assign writing prompts about the 1900s, and/or books that were written in the 1900s.

Subjects:

Creative Writing

Twentieth Century

Writing

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Civil Rights Movement Playlist

Use this mini-unit to expose students to an overview of the civil rights movement, and familiarize them with Martin…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Language Arts and Writing

African-American History

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Lewis Temple, a man of color, invented the toggle harpoon in 1848. This device increased the efficiency of the whaling…

Lewis Temple

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Inventions

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A Teacher's Guide to Discussing the Holocaust

Enhance understanding of the Holocaust with a teaching guide that offers resources for discussing the horrific event. …

Subjects:

Holocaust

Teaching about Racism, Prejudice & Discrimination in America

World History

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Writing Prompts and Literature Ideas: 1930s

Assign writing prompts about the 1930s, and/or books that were written in the 1930s.

Subjects:

Creative Writing

Writing

Language Arts and Writing

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Writing Prompts and Literature Ideas: 1960s

Assign writing prompts about the 1960s, and/or books that were written in the 1960s.

Subjects:

Creative Writing

Writing

Language Arts and Writing

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Writing Prompts and Literature Ideas: 1910s

Assign writing prompts about the 1910s, and/or books that were written in the 1910s.

Subjects:

Language Arts and Writing

1910s

Creative Writing

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The Green Glass Sea Educator's Guide

Study World War II and the Manhattan Project through literature. The classroom lesson plans and post-reading activities…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Social Studies and History

World War II (1939-1945)

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A Year Down Yonder Curriculum Connections

This list of suggestions will help you to integrate A Year Down Yonder with other subjects such as math, social studies,…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Fiction

Social Studies and History

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54th Regiment Massachusetts Memorial

The first African-American regiment ever commissioned in the United Stated is commemorated with this fountain in New…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Monuments and Landmarks

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