5th Grade Reference Resources
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ACTIVITIES
Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl Discussion Guide
Use these enrichment activities and Internet resources to enhance teaching Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl.Subjects:LiteratureBanned Books and CensorshipReading and Literature -
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An Autobiographical Poem
Students learn to write a formula poem, about a person. This can be adapted to any subject matter.SubjectsReading and LiteraturePoetryLanguage Arts and Writing -
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Nelson Mandela Biography: A Reading Warm-Up
In this printable warm-up, students read a short biography on Nobel Peace Prize recipient Nelson Mandela and answer…Subjects:ReadingReading ComprehensionLiterary Biographies -
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Timeline: Conscription in the United States, 1620-Present
Does the U.S. still have the draft? Were there actually draft riots in America? Did half of George Washington's army…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryWorld HistoryHistoric Wars and Military Action -
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Albert Einstein Biography: A Reading Warm-Up (Grades 5 & 6)
In this printable warm-up, students read a short biography on Albert Einstein and answer reading comprehension…Subjects:Reading ComprehensionLiterary BiographiesLanguage Arts and Writing -
LESSON PLANS
Electronic PowerPoint Yearbook
Have your class create an electronic yearbook using this PowerPoint lesson plan. In this lesson, each student creates a…SubjectsLanguage Arts and Writing -
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Helen Keller
Interesting facts and fun activities related to Helen Keller.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryInventions -
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Instant Expert: Volcanoes and Earthquakes
Become an instant expert on volcanoes and earthquakes! Find motivational mini-lessons and the reference material you…Subjects:ScienceEarth ScienceNatural Disasters -
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Eye Wonder: Weather
From violent hurricanes and electric storms to baking sunshine and torrential rain, discover the power and beauty of the…SubjectsScienceEarth ScienceWeather -
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Albert Einstein, Physicist
Albert Einstein is known for his Theory of Relativity and other discoveries. A biography on Einstein and related…Subjects:ScienceScientistsPhysics -
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Eyewitness: Jungle
Eyewitness: Jungle explores the world of rain forests and related ecosystems, bringing viewers face to face with…SubjectsRain ForestsAnimals (Zoology)Earth Science -
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Gandhi
Learn about Mohandas Gandhi's life and accomplishments, and then explore the related activities.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryWorld HistoryIndia -
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Common Core Lesson Plans for the Who Was...? Series
Use the activities throughout this guide with the Who Was...? Series for teaching specific historical events, studying…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureSocial Studies and History -
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Instant Expert: Weather
Become an instant expert on weather. Find motivational mini-lessons and the reference material you need to reinforce key…Subjects:ScienceEarth ScienceWeather -
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The Peanuts Gang: Charles Schulz
Share the story of Charles Schulz with your students, and assign the related activities to help them learn more about…Subjects:Creative WritingAmerican History/U.S. HistoryTwentieth Century -
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DK in the Classroom
Bring the wonderful world of DK in to your classroom. Become an instant expert on science and social studies topics…Subjects:Foreign LanguagesLanguage Arts and Writing -
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Instant Expert: Oceans
Become an instant expert on oceans. Find motivational mini-lessons and the reference material you need to reinforce key…Subjects:ScienceBiologyFish -
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Leonardo da Vinci
Interesting facts and fun activities related to Italian inventor and painter Leonardo da Vinci.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryPainters -
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One Small Step and Mission to the Moon
Share the story of Neil Armstrong and the race to the moon with your students, and assign the related activities to help…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryScienceSpace Exploration -
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Influencing Others in Our World
Students will study the lives of individuals, such as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Rosa Parks, who have positively…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryAfrican-American History -
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Elizabeth Leads the Way: Elizabeth Cady Stanton and the Right to Vote Teacher's Guide
Introduce elementary students to Elizabeth Cady Stanton—an abolitionist and important figure in the suffragist…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureLiterary Biographies -
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Jackie Robinson Coloring Page
This printable coloring book page features Jackie Robinson, the legendary African-American baseball player. Use this…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryAthletes -
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Black Biographies
Develop research and composition skills with this Black Biographies activity for Black History Month (February) or…Subjects:African-American HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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La Causa: Cesar Chavez
Share the story of Cesar Chavez's achievements with your students, and assign the related activities to help them learn…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryMexican History and Hispanic HeritageHuman Rights