American History/U.S. History Activities Resources
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Kwanzaa, the African-American Celebration of Ancestry
Teach children about Kwanzaa with the activities outlined in this printable.…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryAfrican-American History -
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Declaration of Independence – Videos & Activities
Use these educational videos and activities to learn about the Declaration of…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryU.S. Historical Documents -
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Sarah Morton's Day, Samuel Eaton's Day, & Tapenum's Day
Explore Colonial Times through literature and corresponding activities and…Subjects:Native AmericansPilgrimsReading Comprehension -
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Favorite Thanksgiving Activities Slideshow, Grades 3-6
Enrich class time during the Thanksgiving holiday season by encouraging your…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryColonial America -
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Of Plymouth Plantation
Lessons, websites, recommended books concerning William Bradford's Of Plymouth…Subjects:LiteratureColonizationReading Instruction -
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A Classroom Divided Civil War Activity
A great way to interactively teach your students about the conflict between the…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryU.S. Civil War (1860-1865)American History/U.S. History -
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Island of the Blue Dolphins
Island of the Blue Dolphins tells the story of an American Indian girl stranded…Subjects:LiteratureNative-American History (American Indians)Animals (Zoology) -
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Boston Tea Party
Review the events of the Boston Tea Party with this puzzle. Students are given…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryColonial America -
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Make a Dried Bouquet
Students learn how to make bouquets out of dried peppers or flowers. This was a…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryColonial America -
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Women's Rights
Match women with their contribution to women's rights.Subjects:Suffrage and Women's RightsAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad Lift-Tab Book Activity
A great in-class or take-home activity for Black History Month! Students will…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryAfrican-American History -
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Pilgrim Rebus
Solving rebus puzzles will reinforce Pilgrim-related vocabulary.Subjects:Colonial AmericaAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Then and Now Mini-Book
Create a mini-book comparing life in 1899 and current day life. This printable…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryBook Art -
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Columbus Day - Four Voyages
Sharpen logic and learn about Christopher Columbus with this activity.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryLogic and Problem Solving -
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Then and Now
This printable social studies activity focuses on comparing Colonial Times to…Subjects:Colonial AmericaAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Thomas Jefferson
Distribute a printable social studies activity on Thomas Jefferson that focuses…Subjects:Library ResourcesReading and LiteratureAmerican History/U.S. History -
LESSON PLANS
Thanksgiving Placemats
Students create placemats that show pictures of things for which they are…SubjectsColonial AmericaAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Roughing It on the Oregon Trail Activities
After reading Roughing It on the Oregon Trail, use these activities to extend…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. History -
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Women's Suffrage Art Project
Enjoy an art project that introduces students to Women's Suffrage.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistorySuffrage and Women's Rights -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Top 15 Black History Month Resources
Celebrate Black History Month (February) with one or all of our favorite…Subjects:African-American HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Homesick: My Own Story
Activities and resources to teach Homesick: My Own Story by Jean Fritz.Subjects:LiteratureLiterary BiographiesImmigration -
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George Washington - Videos & Activities
Learn about George Washington, the first president of the United States. Though…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryU.S. Presidents -
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Teammates
A wealth of resources, lesson plans, and activities that can be used with the…Subjects:ReadingLiteratureLanguage Arts and Writing -
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Louisiana Purchase
Interesting facts and fun activities related to the Louisiana Purchase.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryU.S. States
