Twentieth Century 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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Walt Disney Biography: A Nonfiction Reading Warm-Up
Discover the magic of Walt Disney while improving students' nonfiction reading skills. This printable warm-up includes a…Subjects:ReadingLiterary BiographiesLanguage Arts and Writing -
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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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Henry Ford Biography: A Reading Warm-Up
In this printable reading warm-up, students read a short biography on Henry Ford and answer reading comprehension…Subjects:ReadingReading ComprehensionLiterary Biographies -
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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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The Mount Rushmore Story
Students read an overview of the creation of the Mount Rushmore sculpture, and complete related activities to extend…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryTwentieth CenturyMonuments and Landmarks -
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"Peter and the Wolf" and Sergei Prokofiev
Share the story of Sergei Prokofiev's achievements with your students, and assign the related activities as a way of…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryTwentieth CenturyComposers -
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The Graduate: Helen Keller
Learn about Helen Keller's life and accomplishments, and then explore the related activities.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryTwentieth CenturyPhysical Impairments and Disabilities -
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Albert Einstein Biography: A Reading Warm-Up (Grades 1 & 2)
In this printable reading warm-up, students read a short biography of Albert Einstein and answer reading comprehension…Subjects:Reading ComprehensionInventionsScientists -
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Fastest Woman in the World: Wilma Rudolph
Share the story of Wilma Rudolph's achievements with your students, and assign the related activities to help them learn…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryTwentieth CenturySports -
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The Dynamic Duo: Steven Spielberg and George Lucas
Introduce your students to two creative and groundbreaking directors: Steven Spielberg and George Lucas.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryTwentieth CenturyFilm and Video (Cinematography) -
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Revolutionizing the Auto Industry: Henry Ford
Read about Henry Ford's achievements, and explore the related activities to learn more about this businessman.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryTwentieth CenturyInventions -
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Wireless: Guglielmo Marconi
Learn about Guglielmo Marconi's life and accomplishments, and explore the related activities.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryTwentieth CenturyInventions -
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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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The Sultan of Swat: Babe Ruth
Read about Babe Ruth's life and accomplishments, and explore the related activities to learn more about this legendary…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryTwentieth CenturySports -
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Babe Ruth Reading Warm-Up: Biography
Increase students' knowledge of baseball history with this printable biography on Babe Ruth and reading comprehension…Subjects:ReadingReading ComprehensionLiterary Biographies -
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The NHL Top 50 Players
Use this table find the name, jersey number, and hockey position of the top fifty National Hockey League Players of…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryTwentieth CenturyAthletes -
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Aircraft Crashes
Use this timeline to learn about major aircraft crashes around the world since 1921.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryTwentieth CenturyAviation & Flight -
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Plundering the Past
Read about the illicit trade of art and artifacts around the world. This article explores how billions of dollars in…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryTwentieth Century -
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Timeline: The Early Years of Video Games (1889-1972)
Did you know Nintendo got its industrial start making playing cards in 1889? Check out this timeline (1889-1972) to…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryTwentieth CenturySociety Development and Technology -
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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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Gertrude Ederle Biography
Read this biography to learn about Gertrude Ederle, an Olympic athlete and the first woman to swim across the English…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryTwentieth CenturyAthletes -
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Groucho Marx Biography & Activities
Read this biography to learn about comedian Groucho Marx. Then, have children form their own comedy teams and share…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryTwentieth CenturyEntertainers
