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Winter Holidays
Use a lesson that provides students with an opportunity to learn about the…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryScienceArts and Crafts -
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The Wampanoag: A Thanksgiving Lesson
What were the origins of the first Thanksgiving? Students will look to the…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryNative-American History (American Indians)Culture and Diversity -
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Holiday Paper Chains
In this arts and crafts lesson, children make paper chains with symbols from…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryOlympic GamesMathematics -
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Latitude and Longitude Lesson
Students will understand how latitude and longitude are used to identify places…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryGeographyMap -
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If I Were the President Writing Activity
Create a class book on what your students would do if they were president. This…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryU.S. PresidencyLanguage Arts and Writing -
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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…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryColonial America -
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Potato Print Wrapping Paper
This arts & crafts lesson plan outlines how to make potato stamps for decorating…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryReligion and PhilosophyArts and Crafts -
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Thanksgiving: Multiple Perspectives
Students will create a landmark that commemorates both the European Settler and…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryNative-American History (American Indians)Colonial America -
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Mock Election Ideas for the Classroom
Help your students understand the process of electing officials and the power of…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryGovernment and CivicsU.S. Elections -
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Pilgrim Unit (7 lessons)
Use this chart to plan the Pilgrim Study Unit (objectives and materials) of six…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryColonial AmericaPilgrims -
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"The Grasshopper and the Owl": A Fable by Aesop
Use a lesson that provides students with an opportunity to draw conclusions…SubjectsReadingReading ComprehensionLiterature -
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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…SubjectsReadingLiteratureLanguage Arts and Writing -
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Create a Menorah Gallery
In this holiday arts and crafts lesson, students create unique menorahs for…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryReligion and PhilosophySculpting -
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A Family Tree
After introduction to a family tree website, students are inspired to research…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryFamiliesCommunity and Ways of Life -
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Hands-On Christmas Tree or Wreath
Students create a beautiful display with cutouts of their hands. This is a fun…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryReligion and PhilosophyArts and Crafts -
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"Two Travelers and the Bear": A Lesson on Aesop's Fable
Use a lesson that provides students with an opportunity to recognize…SubjectsLiteratureAncient CivilizationsReading and Literature -
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Skill Builders: Geography Challenge Questions, Week 1
Week 1: Geography questions to help students learn research skills and discover…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryGeography -
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Clay Hanukkah Menorah
Students make a clay menorah as a way of learning about Hanukkah.SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryReligion and PhilosophyArts and Crafts -
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Exploring Explorers
Students examine the reasons why, throughout history, people have ventured into…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryDiscovery and ExplorationMap -
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What Is Child Labor?
Students commemorate Labor Day by learning the meaning of child labor. Then,…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryIndustrial RevolutionLabor -
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Many Ways to Resolve Conflict
Students learn how to use negotiation, arbitration, communication, and mediation…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistorySocial and Emotional DevelopmentSocial Skills -
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Chart Columbus's Voyages
Students plot the course of Columbus's various expeditions on a map of the…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryMapAustralia and New Zealand -
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Immigrants' Experiences
Students use a Web resource to share some of the experiences of immigrants who…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryImmigration -
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"The Great Compromise" & The Constitutional Convention
Recognize what the "Great Compromise" accomplished, including how it helped give…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryU.S. Constitutional History
