7th Grade Social Studies and History Lesson Plans Resources
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"The Fox and the Goat": A Lesson on Aesop's Fable
Use a lesson that provides students with an opportunity to learn about the characters in a fable by investigating their…SubjectsReadingLiteratureLanguage Arts and Writing -
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Wonders of the World
Students will go on an internet scavenger hunt of the Wonders of the World - natural, man-made, and ancient.SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryMexican History and Hispanic HeritageMusical Instruments -
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Historical Sites Project
Students will research an historically important site and make a project explaining its historical importance.SubjectsSpeechAmerican History/U.S. HistoryU.S. States -
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Native American Music: Call-and-Response
Introduce students to a call-and-response form of Native American song and dance.SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryNative-American History (American Indians)Culture and Diversity -
CLASSROOM TOOLS
Family Tree Organization Chart with PowerPoint
Students learn the basics of an organization chart in this printable PowerPoint activity on family trees.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryFamiliesGraphs and Charts -
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The King's M & M's: The Stamp Act
Learn why colonial Americans were upset with British tax laws, such as the Stamp Act.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryColonial America -
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The Struggle Against Segregation
Students learn about the history of segregation in the United States by reading about the Little Rock Nine, a courageous…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistorySegregation -
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Labor Day Newspaper
Students learn about the history of the Labor Day holiday and write a newspaper about the various people and…SubjectsJobs, Careers, and OccupationsCommunity and Ways of LifeSocial Studies and History -
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Interactive Timeline
Students will explore ragtime music and gain an understanding of its development in relation to jazz. They will also…SubjectsLanguage Arts and WritingTwentieth CenturyMusic -
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Chart Columbus's Voyages
Students plot the course of Columbus's various expeditions on a map of the world.SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryMapAustralia and New Zealand -
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Inaugural Poetry
Review poems read at presidential inauguration ceremonies with this lesson plan. After the presidential election is…SubjectsReading ComprehensionLiteraturePoetry -
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Appalachian Riddle Song
Capture your students' attention with this lesson focusing on "The Riddle Song" to show the pentatonic scale and…SubjectsMusicMulticultural MusicMusic National Content Standard 1 -
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Colonial New England Food & Cooking Lesson
In this Colonial times lesson, students learn about the methods of preparation and the types of food eaten by the…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryColonial AmericaFood -
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The Rights of Bike Riders
Students will write a letter to the editor of a newspaper in reaction to the bicycle helmet safety issue. This is an…SubjectsU.S. GovernmentSafetyGovernment and Civics -
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Chinese Percussion Music
Teach students about Chinese percussion instruments and ensemble performances. Use this music lesson to celebrate Asian…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryAsian HistoryMusic Styles -
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Skill Builders: Geography Challenge Questions, Week 1
Week 1: Geography questions to help students learn research skills and discover fun facts.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryGeography -
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Hour of Code: Code an Animation for Women's History Month!
A fun (and funny) coding project for Women's History Month...if your students know their memes! This Hour of Code…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryWomen's Rights -
WORKSHEETS
Beyond Blame -- Complete Unit
This three-lesson unit will help middle and secondary students to cope with, understand, and move beyond the September…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryCulture and DiversityDiversity -
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Researching Our National Parks
In this printable computer lesson and activity on National Parks, students develop their Internet research skills. Then…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingGeographySocial Studies and History -
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Left-Handers Are All Right
Students use a web resource to explore the perspective of left-handed people coping in a right-handed society. They…SubjectsScienceHuman Body and AnatomyHuman Biology -
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Jackie Robinson and Civil Rights
Students think critically about the Civil Rights movement and its key players as they explore a biographical site about…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryCivil Rights -
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African-American Gospel Music
Introduce Gospel music while explaining lyrical meaning and cultural values. This is an excellent music lesson to use…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryMusic Appreciation -
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"Garifalia": Greek Folk Song & Dance
Familiarize your students with "Garifalia," a Greek folk song and dance, using this detailed lesson plan.SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryEuropeMusic History -
ACTIVITIES
Shadow of a Bull
Enrichment activities and Internet resources to enhance teaching Shadow of a Bull, by Maia Wojciechowska.Subjects:LiteratureFolk TalesReading and Literature