5th Grade Community and Ways of Life Reference Resources
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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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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 -
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Margaret Mead, Anthropologist
Margaret Mead studied people and their customs and developed techniques that are used by all anthropologists. A…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryCommunity and Ways of LifeScientists -
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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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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 -
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Buster Keaton's Birthday
Interesting facts and fun activities related to Buster Keaton.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryCommunity and Ways of LifeActors and Actresses -
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Animal Names: Male, Female, Young
A chart of animal names: male, female, and young.Subjects:Animals (Zoology)BiologyScience -
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Courtroom Vocabulary
An article explaining vocabulary used in U.S. courtrooms.Subjects:LawVocabularyLawyers -
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Mark Spitz, Olympic Athlete
Mark Spitz claimed seven gold medals and broke an Olympic record during his successful career.Subjects:Olympic GamesAthletesAward and Prize Winners -
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Babe Didrikson, Olympic Athlete
A profile of Babe Didrikson, a female athlete who was ahead of her time.Subjects:Olympic GamesBaseballSocial Studies and History -
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Jesse Owens: Olympic Champion
Profile of Jesse Owens, track and field champion of the 1936 Summer Olympic Games.Subjects:Physical Education and FitnessHealth and SafetyOlympic Games -
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Lyndon B. Johnson's Great Society Speech
The full text of Johnson's speech on the need to improve education to form a Great Society.Subjects:Historic Speeches and AddressesU.S. PresidentsCommunity Helpers -
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Gordon Parks
A brief article about photographer and director Gordon Parks.Subjects:African-American HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Maya Angelou
A brief article about Grammy Award-winning poet, writer, composer, and actress Maya Angelou.Subjects:African-American HistorySuffrage and Women's RightsAmerican History/U.S. History -
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Lorne Greene Biography
Read about Lorne Greene, a famous Canadian actor who founded the Academy of Radio Arts.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryCommunity and Ways of LifeActors and Actresses -
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Jay Silverheels Biography
Read this biography to learn about Jay Silverheels, a famous actor and member of the Six Nations Indian Reserve.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryCommunity and Ways of LifeNative Americans -
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Ships: Mysterious Disappearances
The Mary Celeste, USS Cyclops, and Köbenhavn disappeared at sea. Read this article to learn more about these three…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryCommunity and Ways of LifeTransportation -
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Oscar Wilde Biography
Read this biography to learn more about Oscar Wilde, the famous Irish writer who penned the play The Importance of Being…Subjects:PlaywrightsAuthorsJobs, Careers, and Occupations -
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Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Biography
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf became the president of Liberia in January, 2006. The first woman ever elected head of an African…Subjects:Political FiguresLiberiaAward and Prize Winners -
LESSON PLANS
Instant Expert: Castles
Become an instant expert on castles. Find motivational mini-lessons and the reference material you need to reinforce key…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryMiddle AgesCommunity and Ways of Life -
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Reading Guide for Hillary Rodham Clinton: Dreams Taking Flight
Enrich your language arts or social studies unit with this reading guide for the biography Hillary Rodham Clinton:…Subjects:LiteratureLiterary BiographiesU.S. Elections -
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Reading Guide for My Dad, John McCain
Discuss John McCain's time in the U.S. Navy and as a POW with the questions in this reading guide for the biography My…Subjects:LiteratureLiterary BiographiesU.S. Government -
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Canadian Heroes: Violet Clara McNaughton
Teach students about journalist and feminist leader Violet Clara McNaughton with this research activity. Students will…Subjects:CanadiansCanadian HistoryHeroes & Role Models -
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Classroom Guide for Marvin Makes Music
Share the true life story of American composer and conductor Marvin Hamlisch with your students. This 60-page guide for…Subjects:MusiciansChildren's BookComposers
