Social Studies and History Resources
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LESSON PLANS
Mock Election Ideas for the Classroom
Help your students understand the process of electing officials and the power of…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryGovernment and CivicsU.S. Elections -
WORKSHEETS
Immigrants' Experiences Worksheet
Students will learn about life in turn-of-the-century immigrant life in New York…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryImmigration -
MAPS
Pilgrim Unit (7 lessons)
Use this chart to plan the Pilgrim Study Unit (objectives and materials) of six…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryColonial AmericaPilgrims -
WORKSHEETS
The American Revolution Crossword
Students use the clues to complete the crossword puzzle about The American…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryAmerican Revolution (1775-1781) -
LESSON PLANS
"The Grasshopper and the Owl": A Fable by Aesop
Use a lesson that provides students with an opportunity to draw conclusions…SubjectsReadingReading ComprehensionLiterature -
MAPS
Latitude & Longitude Worksheet
Distribute this printable worksheet that is to be used as a supplement to the…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryGeographyMap -
WORKSHEETS
Rabbi Benjamin's Buttons Educator's Guide
The story Rabbi Benjamin's Buttons reflects community as a foundation for…Subjects:ReadingLiteratureReading and Literature -
WORKSHEETS
Quiz: Southeast U.S. State Capitals
Assess your students' knowledge of the states and their capitals located in the…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryU.S. StatesGeography -
DAILY WARM-UPS
Science Reading Warm-Up: Volcanoes
Students learn about volcanoes as they improve their reading comprehension…Subjects:ReadingLanguage Arts and WritingSocial Studies and History -
LESSON PLANS
"The Fox and the Goat": A Lesson on Aesop's Fable
Use a lesson that provides students with an opportunity to learn about the…SubjectsReadingLiteratureLanguage Arts and Writing -
WORKSHEETS
Cultures Day Project Ideas
Follow these guidelines for conducting a Cultures Day event, where students…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryCulture and Diversity -
LESSON
Instant Expert
Become an instant expert on science and social studies topics featured in DK's…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryWorld HistoryScience -
CLASSROOM TOOLS
Decision Making Sheet
Use this behavior anecdotal sheet to help students take control of their…Subjects:Social Studies and History -
WORKSHEETS
Quiz: Midwest U.S. State Capitals
Assess your students' knowledge of the states and their capitals located in the…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryU.S. StatesGeography -
LESSON PLANS
Create a Menorah Gallery
In this holiday arts and crafts lesson, students create unique menorahs for…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryReligion and PhilosophySculpting -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Favorite Christmas Art Activities
Find fun and educational art activities to enjoy during the Christmas season.…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryReligion and PhilosophyArts and Crafts -
BOOK GUIDES
The Hate U Give Teaching Guide
This teaching guide for Angie Thomas's award-winning YA novel on racism,…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureSocial Studies and HistoryCivil Rights -
MAPS
Map of U.S. Regions
Study U.S. geography with this printable map of U.S. Regions. This will help you…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryGeography -
LESSON PLANS
A Family Tree
After introduction to a family tree website, students are inspired to research…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryFamiliesCommunity and Ways of Life -
WORKSHEETS
Bubble Answer Sheet
This sheet of multiple-choice bubble answers is ready to be filled in by your…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingSocial Studies and HistoryScience -
WORKSHEETS
Ancient Greece Worksheets
Eyewitness Workbook Ancient Greece is an activity-packed exploration of the…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAncient CivilizationsAncient Greece -
VIDEOS
Declaration of Independence – Videos & Activities
Use these educational videos and activities to learn about the Declaration of…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryU.S. Historical Documents -
DAILY WARM-UPS
The Invention of Coca-Cola® Reading Warm-Up
In this printable reading warm-up, students read a nonfiction passage on the…Subjects:ReadingLanguage Arts and WritingAmerican History/U.S. History -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Three Famous Americans in the Civil War
Students read several paragraphs about three Civil War heroes, and then answer…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingU.S. Civil War (1860-1865)American History/U.S. History