5th Grade Reference Resources
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Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl Discussion Guide
Use these enrichment activities and Internet resources to enhance teaching Anne…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…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…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…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…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryTwentieth CenturySports -
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Gandhi
Learn about Mohandas Gandhi's life and accomplishments, and then explore the…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…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…Subjects:Reading ComprehensionLiterary BiographiesLanguage Arts and Writing -
LESSON PLANS
Electronic PowerPoint Yearbook
Have your class create an electronic yearbook using this PowerPoint lesson plan.…SubjectsLanguage Arts and Writing -
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Albert Einstein, Physicist
Albert Einstein is known for his Theory of Relativity and other discoveries. A…Subjects:ScienceScientistsPhysics -
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Marie Curie's Discovery Worksheet
Distribute this printable worksheet that goes with the lesson "Marie Curie's…Subjects:ScienceScientistsChemistry -
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Princess of Black Poetry: Nikki Giovanni
Share the story of Nikki Giovanni with your students, and assign the related…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…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…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?…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…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…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…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…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…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…Subjects:ScienceMineralsRocks -
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Jackie Robinson Coloring Page
This printable coloring book page features Jackie Robinson, the legendary…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…SubjectsScienceEarth ScienceWeather
