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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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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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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Helen Keller
Interesting facts and fun activities related to Helen Keller.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryInventions -
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Marie Curie's Discovery
Students learn about Marie Curie's research and amazing discoveries that led to the Nobel Prize in physics.SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryScientists -
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Fastest Woman in the World: Wilma Rudolph
Share the story of Wilma Rudolph's achievements with your students, and assign the related activities to help them learn…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryTwentieth CenturySports -
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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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The Anne Frank and Miep Gies Connection
Students learn about Miep Gies, a friend to Anne Frank's family, and then answer questions about her life.Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLiterary BiographiesHolocaust -
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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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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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Marie Curie's Discovery Worksheet
Distribute this printable worksheet that goes with the lesson "Marie Curie's Discovery."Subjects:ScienceScientistsChemistry -
WORKSHEETS
Princess of Black Poetry: Nikki Giovanni
Share the story of Nikki Giovanni with your students, and assign the related activities to help them learn more about…Subjects:Reading and LiteraturePoetryAfrican-American History -
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Attorney General Janet Reno
Share the story of Janet Reno, and assign the related activities to help them learn more about an important politician.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryPolitical Figures -
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Teacher's Guide to Michelle Obama: An American Story
Use these discussion questions and activities with the inspirational biography Michelle Obama: An American Story by…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLiterary BiographiesAfrican Americans -
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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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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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Sarah Boone Coloring Page
Sarah Boone patented the ironing board in 1892. In this printable, children read about this famous African-American…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryInventions -
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The Life and Accomplishments of Martin Luther King Jr.
Share the story of Martin Luther King Jr.'s achievements, and assign the related activities to your students to help…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryCivil Rights -
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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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The Era of Thomas Jefferson
This lesson plan focuses on Thomas Jefferson. Students will learn an appreciation for 19th-century life and the…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryU.S. Presidents -
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Instant Expert: Rocks and Minerals
Become an instant expert on rocks and minerals. Find motivational mini-lessons and the reference material you need to…Subjects:ScienceMineralsRocks -
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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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Eye Wonder: Weather
From violent hurricanes and electric storms to baking sunshine and torrential rain, discover the power and beauty of the…SubjectsScienceEarth ScienceWeather
