Historic Buildings and Sites Resources
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LESSON PLANS
Historical Sites Project
Students will research an historically important site and make a project…SubjectsSpeechAmerican History/U.S. HistoryU.S. States -
WORKSHEETS
Math in the Real World: the Great Wall of China
Connect history and mathematics with this printable worksheet that discusses the…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAncient CivilizationsHistoric Buildings and Sites -
REFERENCE
The Washington Monument
Students read facts about the Washington Monument and answer related questions.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryHistoric Buildings and SitesMonuments and Landmarks -
WORKSHEETS
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
An illustration and explanation of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. This…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryHistoric Wars and Military ActionHistoric Buildings and Sites -
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Teacher's Guide for Lady Liberty
Deepen students' appreciation for the history behind famous landmarks and…Subjects:LiteratureImmigrationReading and Literature -
MAPS
Ben's Dream Teacher's Guide
Bring geography to life with this printable teacher's guide to Ben's Dream, a…Subjects:LiteratureChris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His BooksReading and Literature -
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British Museum
Pupils will research the British Museum and define terms related to it using…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryHistoric Buildings and SitesMuseums -
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The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
Try a library-skills activity that focuses on using encyclopedias.Subjects:Library ResourcesReading and LiteratureReference Materials -
WORKSHEETS
Hadrian's Wall
Fill in the gaps with the words that best complete a paragraph about Emperor…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAncient HistoryHistoric Buildings and Sites -
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Sydney Opera House Quiz
See how much your students know about the Sydney Opera House – one of…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAustralian HistoryHistoric Buildings and Sites -
WORKSHEETS
Flat Stanley's Worldwide Adventures #1: The Mount Rushmore Calamity Teaching Guide
Assess reading comprehension and promote discussion with the questions in this…Subjects:LiteratureReading and LiteratureAdventure -
BOOK GUIDES
We the Children Reading Guide
Use this reading guide for We the Children to encourage students to think about…Subjects:Historic Buildings and SitesReading InstructionAmerican History/U.S. History -
WORKSHEETS
Fear Itself Reading Guide
Enhance students' reading experience with the discussion questions, activities,…Subjects:Historical FictionHistoric Buildings and SitesReading Instruction -
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Sacred Sites in Ancient Greece
Read about the importance of altars and temples in ancient Greece in this…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAncient GreeceHistoric Buildings and Sites -
TEACHING RESOURCE
66 Phillips Street/86 Pinckney Street
Both of these houses were occupied by abolitionists and African-American…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryHistoric Buildings and Sites -
TEACHING RESOURCE
African Meeting House/Abiel Smith School
Photos of the oldest African-American church (still standing) in the U.S. and…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryHistoric Buildings and Sites -
LESSON PLANS
Life in Suburbia
Students use websites from communities across the United States to study and…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryWorld HistoryHistoric Buildings and Sites -
WORKSHEETS
Knossos
Learn about the palace at Knossos, one of the most important ceremonial and…Subjects:Ancient CivilizationsWorld HistoryReligion and Philosophy -
REFERENCE
National Cemeteries
A chart listing U.S National Cemeteries.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryHistoric Buildings and Sites -
REFERENCE
World's Tallest Towers
This table lists the name, city, year, and height of the world's tallest towers.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryHistoric Buildings and SitesMonuments and Landmarks -
REFERENCE
Eyewitness: Castle
Eyewitness: Castle provides an in-depth, comprehensive look at the history and…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryMiddle AgesHistoric Buildings and Sites -
LESSON PLANS
The Medieval Castle Mini-Lesson
Use this slideshow to introduce students to the purpose of medieval castles and… -
ACTIVITIES
Monumental Bingo
This variation of bingo teaches about important buildings, statues, and…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryHistoric Buildings and Sites -
MAPS
Journeys in Time and Places in Time: A Teacher's Guide
Help your students get hooked on history through map activities and…Subjects:Nonfiction LiteratureAmerican History/U.S. HistoryMap