North America Resources
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MAPS
Outline Map of North America
This black and white outline map features North America, and prints perfectly on 8.5 x 11 paper. It can be used for…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryGeographyNorth America -
LESSON PLANS
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 -
MAPS
State Scavenger Hunt
Students use reference materials to gather information about the United States.SubjectsLibrary ResourcesLanguage Arts and WritingU.S. States -
DAILY WARM-UPS
American History Reading Warm-Up: The Quakers
This printable warm-up helps students master important reading skills with an American history passage on the Quakers…Subjects:United States of America (USA)North AmericaContinents, Regions, Countries, and U.S. States -
TEACHING RESOURCE
The Mayan Empire Vocabulary
Vocabulary associated with the "Mayan Empire" lesson.Subjects:VocabularyAncient CivilizationsMexican History and Hispanic Heritage -
WORKSHEETS
A Geography Wordsearch
Distribute a printable social studies activity that focuses on man-made geographical features.Subjects:Language Arts and WritingU.S. StatesGeography -
WORKSHEETS
British North America Acts
There have been a number of British North America Acts. In this worksheet, students use reference materials and the…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryCanadian HistoryNorth America -
WORKSHEETS
Capital Cities of Canada
This matching activity will help students learn about the Canadian provinces and territories and their capital cities.…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryNorth AmericaCanada -
LESSON PLANS
Explorers of North America Mini-Lesson -- PowerPoint Slideshow
Introduce famous explorers of North America and their travels with these PowerPoint slides.Visit our DK Instant Expert…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryExplorersNorth America -
BOOK GUIDES
A Year Down Yonder Discussion Questions
Use these discussion questions to check your students' comprehension of A Year Down Yonder.Subjects:U.S. StatesUnited States of America (USA)American History/U.S. History -
WORKSHEETS
Touching Spirit Bear and Ghost of Spirit Bear Reading Guide
This reading guide includes questions for class discussion and extension activities for Touching Spirit Bear and Ghost…Subjects:Native-American History (American Indians)American History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
WORKSHEETS
James Wolfe Reading Comprehension
Develop children's reading comprehension with the passage and questions in this worksheet about James Wolfe. Students…Subjects:Military PersonnelReading ComprehensionQuebec -
GAMES AND APPS
Madeline at the White House Word Search
Review vocabulary about the nation's capital with this word search for Madeline at the White House by John Bemelmans…Subjects:VocabularyDistrict of ColumbiaChildren's Book Characters -
MAPS
Letter for Great Mail Race
Students practice writing and word processing a letter to be used in The Great Mail Race.SubjectsLanguage Arts and WritingLetter-Writing Lessons & TipsU.S. States -
REFERENCE
1972 Ice Hockey: Team Canada vs. USSR
Review hockey scores and statistics from 1972, when Team Canada defeated the Soviet National Team. This article includes…Subjects:SportsHistory of USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics)Canada -
FUTUREFIT PROJECTS
Explorers of North America Lesson
Use this mini-lesson to introduce students to the famous explorers of North America. Remind them that our lives are the…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryDiscovery and ExplorationNorth America -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Explorers of North America Background Information
This resource is designed to be used in conjunction with the Explorers of North America Mini-Lesson. Use this resource…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryDiscovery and ExplorationNorth America -
REFERENCE
Lighthouses FAQ
Read this article to learn about the history of lighthouses in North America.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryMonuments and LandmarksNorth America -
MAPS
North American Continental Divide
A brief explanation of the North American continental divide.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryLandformsNorth America -
BOOK GUIDES
Distant Enemy
Use the activities in this guide before, during, and after reading the book.Subjects:LiteratureU.S. StatesUnited States of America (USA) -
ACTIVITIES
Columbus and Food
Learn what foods are originally from the Americas.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryNorth AmericaFood -
REFERENCE
The Tale of Sacco and Vanzetti
An article outlining the case of Sacco and Vanzetti.Subjects:Teaching The Great GatsbyU.S. StatesImmigration -
REFERENCE
The Harlem Renaissance
An article outlining the Harlem Renaissance and its major players.Subjects:LiteratureTeaching The Great GatsbyU.S. States -
REFERENCE
Spanish Place Names
Learn the Hispanic origin of state and city names with this resource.Subjects:Foreign LanguagesMexican History and Hispanic HeritageAmerican History/U.S. History