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  • Presidents' Day Leadership Activities

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    Presidents' Day Leadership Activities for Students

    This resource provides 6 flexible instructional strategies for teaching and modeling leadership skills for your students…

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    Social Studies and History
    U.S. Presidents
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  • Colonial America Geography Scavenger Hunt

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    Colonial America Geography Scavenger Hunt

    This Colonial America activity for elementary and middle school students is perfect for helping your students learn…

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    Social Studies and History
    Colonial America
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  • Notable Indigenous People of North America Scavenger Hunt Activity

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    Notable Indigenous People of North America Scavenger Hunt Activity

    This Native American Heritage Month activity for elementary and middle school students is perfect for helping your…

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    Indigenous People
    Social Studies and History
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  • Martin Luther King Jr. Facts Events and Places Scavenger Hunt

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    Martin Luther King Jr. Facts Events and Places Scavenger Hunt

    This scavenger hunt activity for elementary and middle school students is perfect for helping your students learn…

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    Social Studies and History
    Civil Rights
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  • Martin Luther King Jr. Quotes Poetry Activity for Middle School

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    Martin Luther King Jr. Quotes Poetry Activity for Middle School

    This poetry activity for middle school students is perfect for helping them learn about Martin Luther King Jr.. This…

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    Poetry
    Civil Rights
    Social Studies and History
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    State Pier -- New Bedford, Massachusetts

    The site of a booming whaling industry in the 1800s and a place where many slaves first set foot on free soil.

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Slavery in United States
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    Nathan and Polly Johnson

    Nathan and Polly Johnson helped many slaves find their way to freedom in the 1800s -- including Frederick Douglass.

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Slavery in United States
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    Friends Meetinghouse

    The Friends Meetinghouse in New Bedford, Massachusetts was the site of abolitionist activity in the 1800s. View pictures…

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    African-American History
    Slavery in United States
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  • Underground Railroad Map - New Bedford, MA

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    Underground Railroad Map - New Bedford, MA

    This printable map will help students locate Underground Railroad sites in New Bedford, Massachusetts.

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Slavery in United States
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    Veterans Day Comprehension Questions

    These comprehension questions accompany "The Story of Veterans Day" lesson plan. Ask your students why we celebrate…

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    Reading Comprehension
    World War I (1914-1918)
    World War II (1939-1945)
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  • GAMES AND APPS

    17th-Century Pastimes and Sports

    A list of games and sports that were played during the 17th century.

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    Social Studies and History
    American History/U.S. History
    Sports
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  • Getting to Know You Activities for Middle School

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    Getting to Know You Activities for Middle School

    Get to know your new batch of middle grade students with fun cross-curricular activities! These get to know you…

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    Mathematics
    Language Arts and Writing
    Social Studies and History
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  • Women's History Month "Who Is..." Scavenger Hunt

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    Women's History Month "Who Is..." Scavenger Hunt

    This scavenger hunt activity for elementary and middle school students is perfect for helping your students learn how to…

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  • memorial day crossword puzzle - student activities for memorial day

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    Memorial Day Crossword Puzzle Activity with Answer Key

    Help your students learn about the history and meaning of Memorial Day with this crossword puzzle and research…

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    Social Studies and History
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  • National Anthem Crossword Puzzle

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    National Anthem Crossword Puzzle Activity with Answer Key

    Challenge students to find important facts about the national anthem using this crossword puzzle activity, perfect for…

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    Social Studies and History
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  • Cheyenne Native American Game

    GAMES AND APPS

    Cheyenne Native American Game

    Have your students learn how to play an old Native American game. This Cheyenne game is fun and easy to learn!

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    Social Studies and History
    Native-American History (American Indians)
    Native Americans
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  • Reading a Map

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    Reading a Map

    Students are asked to identify the location of cities on a map and determine the distances between them. Assesses their…

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    Social Studies and History
    Geography
    Map
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  • General Colin Powell Themed Packet

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    Celebrating a Veteran: General Colin Powell

    Around Veterans Day, teach students about one of the most decorated and celebrated military generals who also overcame…

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    Reading Comprehension
    Language Arts and Writing
    Social Studies and History
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  • Reading Packet

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    Native American Heritage Month Reading Comprehension Worksheets

    Help students explore Native American traditions and modern-day culture while building important reading skills with…

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    Language Arts and Writing
    Social Studies and History
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  • United Nations Day

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    United Nations Day

    Interesting facts and fun activities related to United Nations Day.

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    Social Studies and History
    Government and Civics
    United Nations
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  • Oscar Night

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    Oscar Night

    This printable article describes interesting facts and fun activities related to the Academy Awards, or "Oscars."

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    Film and Video (Cinematography)
    Award and Prize Winners
    American History/U.S. History
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  • The Russian Revolution

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    The Russian Revolution

    Interesting facts and fun activities related to the Russian Revolution.

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    Social Studies and History
    World History
    Russia
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  • Photographs in a Flash

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    Photographs in a Flash

    Interesting facts and fun activities related to the invention of the flashbulb.

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    Social Studies and History
    Inventions
    Photography
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  • The Razor's Edge

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    The Razor's Edge

    Interesting facts and fun activities related to the razor blade.

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    Social Studies and History
    Inventions
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