6th Grade

Maniac Magee Literature Guide

This Newbery Medal winner tells the mythical tale of a legendary hero: 12 year old Jeffrey Magee – known as Maniac…

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Reading and Literature

African-American History

Equality Struggles

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Students learn to write a formula poem, about a person. This can be adapted to any subject matter.

An Autobiographical Poem

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Reading and Literature

Poetry

Language Arts and Writing

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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:

Reading

Reading Comprehension

Literary Biographies

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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…

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Women's Rights

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Cultures Day Project Ideas

Follow these guidelines for conducting a Cultures Day event, where students teach each other about various cultures.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Culture and Diversity

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TEACHING RESOURCE

Parent/Teacher Relations

Handy suggestions for creating and maintaining positive parent/teacher relationships.

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Social Studies and History

Language Arts and Writing

Science

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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…

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Women's Rights

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Favourite Australian Athletes

Who is your favourite athlete? In this printable worksheet, students will research famous Australian athletes, including…

Subjects:

Australians

Athletes

Heroes & Role Models

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LESSON PLANS

Readers Theater Script: Little House on the Prairie

Students dramatize a section of Little House on the Prairie, by Laura Ingalls Wilder. They reenact the part about Native…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Historical Fiction

Banned Books and Censorship

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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…

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Suffrage and Women's Rights

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We Beat the Street Discussion Guide

Provoke students' thoughts on peer pressure, friendship, and their goals in life with discussion questions for We Beat…

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Reading and Literature

Literary Biographies

Heroes & Role Models

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The Civil Rights Movement

Explore the key people and events of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. A great resource for Black History…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Civil Rights

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Women's History Videos and Activities

Learn about the history of women's rights and the Nineteenth Amendment through these educational videos and related…

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American History/U.S. History

Suffrage and Women's Rights

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Students read an explanation of the Nineteenth Amendment, which gave women the right to vote, and complete related…

The Nineteenth Amendment

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Social Studies and History

U.S. Constitution

Women's Rights

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Try a printable worksheet that looks at the key people and issues in the women's suffrage movement in the United States.

Suffragettes

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Suffrage and Women's Rights

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Videos & Activities

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is observed on January 21, 2019. Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. King with these…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Civil Rights

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Review key events in the life of Joan of Arc, particularly her role in the Hundred Years War, with this printable word…

Joan of Arc Word Search

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Social Studies and History

European History

Historic Wars and Military Action

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Children research a famous survivor of a harrowing experience, including serious illness and the Holocaust. Then, they…

Famous Survivors

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Language Arts and Writing

Creative Writing

Social Studies and History

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Use the words in this worksheet to complete the paragraph about anti-war protests. Encourage critical thinking with…

Anti-War Protests

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Social Studies and History

World History

Social Issues

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Veterans Day Commemoration Activities

This article offers a variety of activities to complete around Veterans Day. The Indoor Ceremony can be used for the…

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Social Studies and History

Historic Wars and Military Action

World War I (1914-1918)

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The Life and Accomplishments of Martin Luther King Jr.

Share the story of Martin Luther King Jr.'s achievements, and assign the related activities to your students to help…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Civil Rights

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GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS

Avenue of the Righteous

Students use a printable Avenue of the Righteous drawing as a graphic organizer to write about their heroes, or people…

Subjects:

Writing

Holocaust

Heroes & Role Models

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Women's Suffrage Art Project

Enjoy an art project that introduces students to Women's Suffrage.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Suffrage and Women's Rights

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