6th Grade American History/U.S. History Reference
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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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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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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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Emily Dickinson -- Selected Poems -- Series One
This selection of Emily Dickinson's poems gives students the opportunity to experience one of America's outstanding…Subjects:PoetryLiterary BiographiesSuffrage and Women's Rights -
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Homesick: My Own Story
Activities and resources to teach Homesick: My Own Story by Jean Fritz.Subjects:LiteratureLiterary BiographiesImmigration -
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Emily Dickinson -- Selected Poems -- Series Two
This selection of Emily Dickinson's poems gives students the opportunity to experience one of America's outstanding…Subjects:PoetryCreative WritingSuffrage and Women's Rights -
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Noteworthy Women: Sandra Day O'Connor, Wilma Mankiller, and Geraldine Ferraro
Inform your students about three women who broke the gender barrier: Sandra Day O'Connor, Wilma Mankiller, and Geraldine…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryTwentieth Century -
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Up Close: Theodore Roosevelt Discussion Guide
Enrich student's understanding of Teddy Roosevelt's life and career with this discussion guide to a biography about the…Subjects:U.S. PresidentsAward and Prize WinnersWorld Politics -
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Richard Milhouse Nixon
Explore the details of the life and accomplishments of Richard Nixon, the 37th president of the United States.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryU.S. Presidents -
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Gerald Rudolph Ford
Explore the details of the life and accomplishments of Gerald Ford, the 38th president of the United States.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryU.S. Presidents -
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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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Analogies: Famous Americans
Complete theses analogies about famous American men and women. Included are Rosa Parks, Thomas Paine, and William Penn.Subjects:American History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Presidential Trading Cards
Students will use the Internet to gather data about the presidents of the United States. They will use this information…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryU.S. Presidents -
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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 -
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Harriet Beecher Stowe Biography
Read about Harriet Beecher Stowe, an American reformer and author of Uncle Tom's Cabin.Subjects:Slavery in United StatesAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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New Orleans, La.
Learn about the history of New Orleans, from its founding to the current state of the city.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. History -
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President Gerald Rudolph Ford Biography
A biography of Gerald Rudolph Ford.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryU.S. Presidents -
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President James Earl Carter, Jr. Biography
A biography of James Earl Carter, Jr.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryU.S. Presidents -
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Ronald Wilson Reagan Biography
A biography of Ronald Wilson Reagan.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryU.S. Presidents -
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President George Herbert Walker Bush Biography
A biography of George Herbert Walker Bush.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryU.S. Presidents -
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President William Jefferson Clinton Biography
A biography of William Jefferson Clinton.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryU.S. Presidents -
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Three Branches of Government Summary
A general overview of the three branches of the U.S. government.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryU.S. Branches of Government -
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U.S. State Mottoes
A chart listing U.S. state mottoes.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryU.S. States
