6th Grade American History/U.S. History 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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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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No Silent Springs: Rachel Carson
Share the story of Rachel Carson's achievements with your students, and assign the related activities to help them learn…Subjects:Suffrage and Women's RightsAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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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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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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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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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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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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Women's Liberation: Betty Friedan
Share the story of Betty Friedan's achievements with your students, and assign the related activities as a way of…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistorySuffrage and Women's Rights -
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Receives the Nobel Peace Prize Lesson
Present this lesson plan to teach students about when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. received the Nobel Peace Prize. This…SubjectsCivil RightsHuman RightsGovernment and Civics -
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Two First Ladies: Eleanor Roosevelt and Bess Truman
The chart on this page compares some facts about first ladies Eleanor Roosevelt and Bess Truman.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryTwentieth Century -
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E.B. White
Read about E.B. White and assign the related activities to help students learn more about the beloved author of…Subjects:Creative WritingWritingLanguage Arts and Writing -
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James Earl Carter, Jr.
Explore the details of the life and accomplishments of Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States and a…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryU.S. Presidents -
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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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Split Proverbs
Students complete proverbs from Benjamin Franklin's famous book, Poor Richard's Almanac.Subjects:Reading and LiteratureSocial Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. History -
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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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The Beat Movement: Jack Kerouac
Share the story of Jack Kerouac, and assign the related activities to help your students learn more about this literary…Subjects:Social MovementsAuthorsTwentieth Century -
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Winston Churchill
Teach pupils about the many significant achievements in the life of Winston Churchill with this printable research and…Subjects:British HistoryU.S. StatesUnited States of America (USA) -
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Up Close: W.E.B. Dubois Discussion Guide
Study the life and work of civil rights leader W.E.B. Dubois with your students. Use the questions in this guide for Up…Subjects:Civil RightsAfrican-American HistoryAfrican Americans -
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Up Close: Thurgood Marshall Discussion Guide
Examine the life and work of Thurgood Marshall—a lawyer and U.S. Supreme Court Justice—with your students. Use the…Subjects:U.S. Supreme CourtAfrican-American HistoryBlacks -
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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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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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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
