Kindergarten Social Studies and History Reference Resources
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Sunflowers, Van Gogh, and You
Students will taste sunflower seeds, plant sunflowers, research Vincent van Gogh, and paint a picture of a sunflower.SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryCommunity and Ways of Life -
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The Henry Books: A Teacher's Guide
Introduce students to the life and philosophy of Henry David Thoreau through the Henry Bear picture books and related…Subjects:Literary BiographiesNonfiction LiteratureLiterature -
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Learn About Susan B. Anthony
A perfect activity for younger children for Women's History Month! Students will create their own book about Susan B.…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistorySuffrage and Women's Rights -
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Learn About Johnny Appleseed
Johnny Appleseed is an American folk legend who was also a real person.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryAgriculture -
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Abraham Lincoln Biography & Mini-Book
Students read a biography of Abraham Lincoln, and then put together an illustrated book about him.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryPresident Abraham Lincoln -
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Garrett Morgan Coloring Page
Read about Garrett Morgan, a famous African-American inventor, and color in the picture.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryInventions -
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Columbus Sails the Ocean Blue
Interesting facts and fun activities related to Christopher Columbus's voyage.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryDiscovery and ExplorationAmerican History/U.S. History -
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Betsy Ross Little Book
Students read a brief biography of Betsy Ross, after which they put together a Betsy Ross book.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistorySuffrage and Women's Rights -
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Benjamin Franklin Little Book
Put together a kite-shaped lift-tab book about Benjamin Franklin's accomplishments.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryPolitical Figures -
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Eye Wonder: Explorer
This action-packed book charts the journeys of brave travelers, looking at the challenges they faced and the discoveries…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryDiscovery and ExplorationExplorers' Voyages and Travel -
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William Tell Facts & Olympic Activity
Interesting facts and fun activities related to William Tell and his famous arrow activities of 1307, plus an Olympic…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLiteratureFiction -
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Learn About Lewis and Clark
Trace the route followed by Lewis and Clark to and from the Pacific Ocean. Through which states do you pass?Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryExplorersAmerican History/U.S. History -
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Learn About Pocahontas
Pocahontas was a young Native American girl who helped forge amicable relations between Native Americans and English…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryNative-American History (American Indians)Culture and Diversity -
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George Washington: Father of Our Country
Create a pop-up book about George Washington that recounts his military service, presidency, and legacy.Subjects:American History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and HistoryU.S. Presidents -
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"I Have a Dream" Little Book
This Little Book contains activities related to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous "I Have a Dream" speech. Students…Subjects:African-American HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Educator's Guide to Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope
Study the life of Barack Obama with the resources in this literature guide to Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of…Subjects:LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureLiterary Biographies -
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Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of the Macy's Day Parade Educator's Guide
Share the story of Tony Sarg, puppeteer extraordinaire, by reading Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the…Subjects:Literary BiographiesNonfiction LiteratureLiterature -
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More Flag Facts
A list of interesting facts about the United States flag.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryFlags -
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President George Walker Bush Biography
A biography of George Walker Bush.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryU.S. Presidents -
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Business Then and Now
Descriptions of old-fashioned names for modern jobs.Subjects:VocabularyLanguage Arts and WritingSocial Studies and History -
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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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"Star-Spangled Banner" Lyrics
The text of the "Star-Spangled Banner" and some historical information concerning the song and Francis Scott Key.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryMusic -
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United States Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
The text of the United States Pledge of Allegiance.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryFlags -
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Myths About Explorers
An article dispelling myths about various explorers.Subjects:Library ResourcesReading and LiteratureExplorers