4th Grade Social Studies and History Book Guides Resources
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Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl Discussion Guide
Use these enrichment activities and Internet resources to enhance teaching Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl.Subjects:LiteratureBanned Books and CensorshipReading and Literature -
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Amelia to Zora Teacher Guide
Deepen students' understanding of the stories in Amelia to Zora, about 26 women who changed the world, from Amelia…Subjects:LiteratureTwentieth CenturySuffrage and Women'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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Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel Discussion Guide
The questions and activities in this literature guide will help your class discuss friendship, homelessness, and what it…Subjects:LiteratureReading and LiteratureChildren's Book -
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The Lemonade War Teacher's Guide
Encourage the development of students' entrepreneurial skills with the economics and math activities in this teacher's…Subjects:ReadingLiteratureLanguage Arts and Writing -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Top 10 Children's Books for Black History Month
This gallery features 10 top children's books for Black History Month paired with a teaching guide for each book.…Subjects:Children's BookAfrican AmericansLiterature -
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Study Guide to Marianthe's Story: Painted Words and Spoken Memories
Use this study guide to teach Marianthe's Story: Painted Words and Spoken Memories by Aliki. This literature guide…Subjects:LiteratureImmigrationReading and Literature -
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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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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage
Enhance understanding and diversity awareness with a teaching guide that offers reading ideas about Hispanic heritage…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryCulture and DiversityMulticulturalism -
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Rickshaw Girl Discussion & Activity Guide
Extend and enhance students' enjoyment of Rickshaw Girl with this discussion and activity guide. Students interview…Subjects:LiteratureDivisionMoney -
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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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Eve Bunting: A Teacher's Guide to Her Books
Introduce your elementary-school students to the wonderful writing of Eve Bunting and connect literature with social…Subjects:ImmigrationGovernment and CivicsSocial Studies and History -
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The Report Card Teacher's Guide
Encourage elementary and intermediate students to think about educational issues with the discussion topics, activities,…Subjects:LiteratureReading and LiteratureFiction -
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Gadgets and Gears: The Mesmer Menace Teacher's Guide
Teach students about historical figures, events, inventions and discoveries through steampunk for young readers. These…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureSocial Studies and HistoryInventions -
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Friends for Freedom: The Story of Susan B. Anthony & Frederick Douglass Activity & Discussion Guide
Use the children's book Friends for Freedom: The Story of Susan B. Anthony & Frederick Douglass to teach students about…Subjects:Nonfiction LiteratureLiterary BiographiesSuffrage and Women's Rights -
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The Day War Came Book Discussion Guide
This book discussion guide for The Day War Came, a story about a young girl struggling with her status as a refugee…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureSocial Studies and History -
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Celebrate African-American Heritage & Culture
Enhance understanding with a teaching guide that offers books about African-American history and culture appropriate for…Subjects:Culture and DiversitySocial Studies and HistoryMulticulturalism -
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Liberty Porter, First Daughter Teacher's Guide
This printable literature guide for Liberty Porter, First Daughter includes activities and discussion questions for…Subjects:Children's BookU.S. PresidencyLanguage Arts and Writing -
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Adelita: A Cinderella Story
Use a teaching guide that includes discussion ideas and activities for use with Adelita.Subjects:Mexican History and Hispanic HeritageWorld HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Flat Stanley's Worldwide Adventures #2: The Great Egyptian Grave Robbery Teaching Guide
Enhance pupils' reading experience with this teaching guide to Flat Stanley's Worldwide Adventures #2: The Great…Subjects:Ancient CivilizationsAncient 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 pupils' learning about the 19th century…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. History -
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On This Spot: An Expedition Back Through Time Teacher's Guide to Classroom Activities
Ponder changes in nature while exploring history with this teacher's guide to On This Spot: An Expedition Back Through…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureSocial Studies and History -
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On the Far Side of the Mountain
Use this literature guide to help you teach On the Far Side of the Mountain, by Jean Craighead George.Subjects:LiteratureLanguage Arts and WritingGeography -
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Shadow of a Bull
Enrichment activities and Internet resources to enhance teaching Shadow of a Bull, by Maia Wojciechowska.Subjects:LiteratureFolk TalesReading and Literature
