7th Grade American History/U.S. History
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LESSON PLANS
"The Fox and the Goat": A Lesson on Aesop's Fable
Use a lesson that provides students with an opportunity to learn about the characters in a fable by investigating their…SubjectsReadingLiteratureLanguage Arts and Writing -
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 -
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of Independence and the historical events…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryU.S. Historical Documents -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 -
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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 -
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National Symbols
Identify the symbols for these events and organizations in the United States.Subjects:American History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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 -
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 -
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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 -
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
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 -
ACTIVITIES
Women's History Videos and Activities
Learn about the history of women's rights and the Nineteenth Amendment through these educational videos and related…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistorySuffrage and Women's Rights -
WORKSHEETS
About the Great Depression
Read an overview of the Great Depression.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryGreat Depression -
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Panama Canal
Learn about the construction of the Panama Canal by reading the background information and doing one of the related…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryTwentieth Century -
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Overview of the 1920s
Use the overview of the key events, people, and places from 1920 to 1929 as an inspiration for projects and assignments.Subjects:Teaching The Great GatsbyTwentieth CenturyBooks -
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The Great Depression Vocabulary
Vocabulary related to the Depression era is reviewed.Subjects:VocabularyLanguage Arts and WritingGreat Depression -
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Amelia to Zora Teacher Guide
Deepen students' understanding of the stories in Amelia to Zora, about 26 women who changed the world, from Amelia…Subjects:LiteratureTwentieth CenturySuffrage and Women's Rights -
LESSON PLANS
Interactive Timeline
Students will explore ragtime music and gain an understanding of its development in relation to jazz. They will also…SubjectsLanguage Arts and WritingTwentieth CenturyMusic -
REFERENCE
The Peanuts Gang: Charles Schulz
Share the story of Charles Schulz with your students, and assign the related activities to help them learn more about…Subjects:Creative WritingAmerican History/U.S. HistoryTwentieth Century -
WORKSHEETS
History of the Draft
Read about the history of the Selective Service System, and assign students to explore the draft which occurred in the…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryU.S. Armed Forces