American History/U.S. History Activities Resources
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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of Independence and the historical events…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryU.S. Historical Documents -
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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…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryWomen's Rights -
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Island of the Blue Dolphins
Island of the Blue Dolphins tells the story of an American Indian girl stranded on an island, alone, for 18 years. This…Subjects:LiteratureNative-American History (American Indians)Animals (Zoology) -
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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 -
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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 -
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Teammates
A wealth of resources, lesson plans, and activities that can be used with the story Teammates by Peter Golenbock.Subjects:ReadingLiteratureLanguage Arts and Writing -
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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…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistorySuffrage and Women's Rights -
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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 assemble this informative lift-tab book…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryAfrican-American History -
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George Washington - Videos & Activities
Learn about George Washington, the first president of the United States. Though these educational videos and related…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryU.S. Presidents -
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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.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryAfrican-American History -
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Black Biographies
Develop research and composition skills with this Black Biographies activity for Black History Month (February) or…Subjects:African-American HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Sarah Morton's Day, Samuel Eaton's Day, & Tapenum's Day
Explore Colonial Times through literature and corresponding activities and lessons. Discover resources related to three…Subjects:Native AmericansPilgrimsReading Comprehension -
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A Geography Wordsearch
Distribute a printable social studies activity that focuses on man-made geographical features.Subjects:Language Arts and WritingU.S. StatesGeography -
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Then and Now Mini-Book
Create a mini-book comparing life in 1899 and current day life. This printable book is the perfect way to teach…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryBook Art -
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The History of Baseball
Interesting facts and fun activities related to baseball.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistorySports -
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Mother's Day Activities
Teach children about the history of Mother's Day, and then have fun making Mother's Day gifts.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. History -
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The Barnum & Bailey Circus
Interesting facts and fun activities related to the Barnum & Bailey Circus.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryDrama and Performing Arts -
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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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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 -
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Settling the West
Review concepts of westward expansion with this matching worksheet.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryDiscovery and ExplorationAmerican History/U.S. History -
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Patriotic Word Search
Strengthen your students' vocabulary with this patriotic word search for Memorial Day or Independence Day. This is…Subjects:VocabularyAmerican History/U.S. HistoryLanguage Arts and Writing -
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Kwanzaa, the African-American Celebration of Ancestry
Teach children about Kwanzaa with the activities outlined in this printable. They will learn about the traditions of…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryAfrican-American History -
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Abraham Lincoln – Videos & Activities
Study the life and accomplishments of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States. Though these educational…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryU.S. Presidents -
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Of Plymouth Plantation
Lessons, websites, recommended books concerning William Bradford's Of Plymouth Plantation to expand classroom…Subjects:LiteratureColonizationReading Instruction
