Social Studies and History Activities Resources
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VIDEOS
Day of the Dead Videos & Activities
Introduce the history, traditions, and symbols of Día de los Muertos, Day of the…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryWorld HistoryMexican History and Hispanic Heritage -
WORKSHEETS
Hanukkah (or Chanukah), the Jewish Festival of Lights
Teach children about Hanukkah with these activities.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryReligion and PhilosophyJudaism -
ACTIVITIES
Veterans Day Comprehension Questions
These comprehension questions accompany "The Story of Veterans Day" lesson plan.…Subjects:Reading ComprehensionWorld War I (1914-1918)World War II (1939-1945) -
ACTIVITIES
Day of the Dead Reading Passage and Vocabulary
Share a reading passage about Día de los Muertos with your students. After…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingSocial Studies and HistoryMexican History and Hispanic Heritage -
LESSON PLANS
Holiday Paper Chains
In this arts and crafts lesson, children make paper chains with symbols from…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryOlympic GamesMathematics -
ACTIVITIES
Conflict Resolution Activities
Promote positive community building with these activities. Suggestions include…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryGovernment and CivicsFlags -
WORKSHEETS
Making a Hanukkah Card
In this art activity, children make their own Hanukkah cards using a candle…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryReligion and PhilosophyJudaism -
ACTIVITIES
History of Thanksgiving
Learn how Thanksgiving became a national holiday. Each educational video on the…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryNative-American History (American Indians)Colonial America -
WORKSHEETS
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 -
WORKSHEETS
Tipi Pattern
Use this activity to teach your students about Native American culture. The…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryNative-American History (American Indians)Culture and Diversity -
LESSON PLANS
If I Were the President Writing Activity
Create a class book on what your students would do if they were president. This…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryU.S. PresidencyLanguage Arts and Writing -
GAMES AND APPS
Getting to Know You Bingo
This icebreaker game will help your students (and you) get to know each other…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryCommunity and Ways of Life -
MAPS
Practicing Map Skills
A great hands-on, supplemental activity to a map skills unit! A simple geography…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryGeographyMap -
WORKSHEETS
Following Directions
In this coloring activity, students follow directions to pick the correct…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryVisual ArtsDrawing -
LESSON PLANS
Potato Print Wrapping Paper
This arts & crafts lesson plan outlines how to make potato stamps for decorating…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryReligion and PhilosophyArts and Crafts -
WORKSHEETS
My Family Tree
Use a printable that contains a family tree chart that students' parents can…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryFamiliesCommunity and Ways of Life -
LESSON PLANS
Create a Menorah Gallery
In this holiday arts and crafts lesson, students create unique menorahs for…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryReligion and PhilosophySculpting -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Favorite Christmas Art Activities
Find fun and educational art activities to enjoy during the Christmas season.…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryReligion and PhilosophyArts and Crafts -
BOOK GUIDES
The Hate U Give Teaching Guide
This teaching guide for Angie Thomas's award-winning YA novel on racism,…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureSocial Studies and HistoryCivil Rights -
VIDEOS
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 -
CLASSROOM TOOLS
Weather Graph
Use this printable social studies or science resource that focuses on making a…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryGraphs and ChartsGraphing -
LESSON PLANS
Hands-On Christmas Tree or Wreath
Students create a beautiful display with cutouts of their hands. This is a fun…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryReligion and PhilosophyArts and Crafts -
WORKSHEETS
Identify The Home Activity
In this early learning activity, students match pictures of different types of…Subjects:HomesCommunity and Ways of LifeSocial Studies and History -
LESSON PLANS
Clay Hanukkah Menorah
Students make a clay menorah as a way of learning about Hanukkah.SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryReligion and PhilosophyArts and Crafts