5th Grade American History/U.S. History Lesson Plans (page 1)

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Native-American History (American Indians)

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Muckraker's Cake

Identify who the Progressives were and recognize one industry they wanted regulated.

Subjects:

Twentieth Century

American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

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Crash

Review the 1920s by simulating the meteoric rise of that decade's stock market, which ended in a disastrous crash.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Economics

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What Really Happened?

In this activity, students will have to check facts and references in a historical fiction story for accuracy.

Subjects:

Reading Comprehension

Writing

American History/U.S. History

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Celebrating Presidents' Day

Celebrate President's Day with this printable computer activity. Students choose a U.S. President to write about, and…

Subjects:

U.S. Presidents

Language Arts and Writing

American History/U.S. History

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Blind Passage

The search for the maritime Northwest Passage was highly prized but never fulfilled during the "Age of Discovery."

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Discovery and Exploration

American History/U.S. History

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A Question of Tolerance

It is as important to listen to a different opinion as it is to question it. This printable social studies activity…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Colonial America

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Consensus & The Articles of Confederation

Explain why the Articles of Confederation failed to properly govern the newly formed United States.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

U.S. Historical Documents

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Jefferson's Sons: A Founding Father's Secret Children Common Core Lesson Plans

Jefferson's Sons: A Founding Father's Secret Children by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley presents students with the untold…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Historical Fiction

American History/U.S. History

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Old Sturbridge Village

Students take a tour of 19th-century Sturbridge Village to learn about life in a typical New England town during that…

Subjects

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Colonial America

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Colonial America Kaleidoscope

Students use the information they obtain through independent research to create a Colonial Kaleidoscope -- a colorful…

Subjects

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Colonial America

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Colonial American Gazette

Assign a project that centers on the creation of a publication called the Colonial American Gazette. Children will…

Subjects

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Colonial America

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Today's Pilgrim Worksheet

Use this worksheet with the "Today's Pilgrims" lesson plan.

Subjects

Pilgrims

Immigration

Colonial America

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Strides for Women Posters

Students research the lives of accomplished women and create posters displaying the information. This is a great lesson…

Subjects:

Creative Writing

Suffrage and Women's Rights

Writing

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Immigrant Families

Students travel back in time to learn about the lives of the immigrant families who made their home in a tenement on New…

Subjects

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Immigration

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The Presidential Election Process

With this lesson plan, students learn that presidential elections are decided by the electoral college and not popular…

Subjects

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

U.S. Elections

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The Era of Thomas Jefferson

This lesson plan focuses on Thomas Jefferson. Students will learn an appreciation for 19th-century life and the…

Subjects

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

U.S. Presidents

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The First Winter - Pilgrim Study Unit (Lesson 4 of 7)

The first winter that the Pilgrims spent in Plymouth was extremely difficult. This lesson will give students a chance to…

Subjects

Social Studies and History

Colonization

American History/U.S. History

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Pilgrim Children - Pilgrim Study Unit (Lesson 7 of 7)

Students will learn about Colonial times as they compare present-day children with Pilgrim children in this lesson.

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Social Studies and History

Colonization

American History/U.S. History

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American Flag Bulletin Board

Help your students learn about the U.S. flag with this bulletin board.

Subjects

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Flags

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Regions by Rail

Students explore an online resource and learn the names and locations of states by planning a virtual train trip.

Subjects

Social Studies and History

Explorers' Voyages and Travel

American History/U.S. History

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Political Events and Summer Olympic Games

Students create a timeline of political events and their effects on the Summer Olympic Games.

Subjects

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Olympic Games

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