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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…

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American History/U.S. History

U.S. States

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DAILY WARM-UPS

The Invention of Coca-Cola® Reading Warm-Up

In this printable reading warm-up, students read a nonfiction passage on the invention of Coca-Cola® and answer reading…

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Reading

Language Arts and Writing

American History/U.S. History

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Nelson Mandela Biography: A Reading Warm-Up

In this printable warm-up, students read a short biography on Nobel Peace Prize recipient Nelson Mandela and answer…

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Reading

Reading Comprehension

Literary Biographies

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VIDEOS

Declaration of Independence – Videos & Activities

Use these educational videos and activities to learn about the Declaration of Independence and the historical events…

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

U.S. Historical Documents

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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…

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Women's Rights

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National Symbols Riddles

Solve a collection of riddles on national symbols of the U.S.

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Monuments and Landmarks

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ACTIVITIES

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…

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Native-American History (American Indians)

Animals (Zoology)

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Walt Disney Biography: A Nonfiction Reading Warm-Up

Discover the magic of Walt Disney while improving students' nonfiction reading skills. This printable warm-up includes a…

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Reading

Literary Biographies

Language Arts and Writing

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WORKSHEETS

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…

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Nonfiction Literature

Literature

Reading and Literature

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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…

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American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

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National Symbols

Identify the symbols for these events and organizations in the United States.

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Social Studies and History

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DAILY WARM-UPS

Changes for Women Reading Warm-Up

Read about the history of women's rights in the United States. This printable warm-up includes a nonfiction passage…

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Reading Comprehension

Women's Rights

American History/U.S. History

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U.S. Citizenship Sample Test for Grades 4-6

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Citizenship Test

Give your students this sample citizenship test to see if they would pass. This printable includes a variety of…

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American History/U.S. History

Government and Civics

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The Bill of Rights and Constitutional Amendments

This printable includes descriptions of the first 10 individual amendments to the U.S. Constitution, otherwise known as…

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

U.S. Constitution

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LESSON PLANS

"The Grasshopper and the Owl": A Fable by Aesop

Use a lesson that provides students with an opportunity to draw conclusions using one of Aesop's enjoyable fables.…

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Reading

Reading Comprehension

Literature

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LESSON PLANS

Historical Sites Project

Students will research an historically important site and make a project explaining its historical importance.

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Speech

American History/U.S. History

U.S. States

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Albert Einstein Biography: A Reading Warm-Up (Grades 5 & 6)

In this printable warm-up, students read a short biography on Albert Einstein and answer reading comprehension…

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Reading Comprehension

Literary Biographies

Language Arts and Writing

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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…

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Social Studies and History

U.S. Civil War (1860-1865)

American History/U.S. History

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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…

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American History/U.S. History

Women's Rights

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Native American Song: 0 Hal'Lwe

Words and rhythm notation for a Nanticoke women's dance, in Native American call-and-response form.

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Native-American History (American Indians)

Music

Native American Music Resources

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DAILY WARM-UPS

Nonfiction Reading Warm-Up: Colonial Gardens

Students will read a nonfiction passage about Colonial gardens and answer related reading comprehension questions in…

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American History/U.S. History

Colonial America

Plants and Botany

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The Bald Eagle Reading Warm-Up

Students read a nonfiction passage about the bald eagle and answer reading comprehension questions. Use this printable…

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U.S. Government

Animals (Zoology)

Government and Civics

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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.

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Twentieth Century

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