Twentieth Century 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…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…Subjects:ReadingLiterary BiographiesLanguage Arts and Writing -
DAILY WARM-UPS
World War II Reading Warm-Up: Pearl Harbor
Improve students' reading skills and knowledge of World War II. This printable…Subjects:World HistoryWorld War II (1939-1945)American History/U.S. History -
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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…Subjects:Reading ComprehensionLiterary BiographiesLanguage Arts and Writing -
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Immigration Reading Warm-Up: Ellis Island
Improve students' reading skills and their knowledge of immigration in American…Subjects:ReadingAmerican History/U.S. HistoryTwentieth Century -
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Panama Canal
Learn about the construction of the Panama Canal by reading the background…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryTwentieth Century -
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The Peanuts Gang: Charles Schulz
Share the story of Charles Schulz with your students, and assign the related…Subjects:Creative WritingAmerican History/U.S. HistoryTwentieth Century -
DAILY WARM-UPS
The Wright Brothers Reading Warm-Up
In this printable daily warm-up, students read a passage of historical fiction…Subjects:Twentieth CenturyAviation & FlightAmerican History/U.S. History -
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The Great Gatsby Vocabulary Lists & Quizzes
Use this vocabulary list and chapter-specific vocabulary quizzes to test…Subjects:LiteratureTeaching The Great GatsbyTwentieth Century -
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The Progressive Movement Reading Warm-Up
Students read about the Progressive Movement and "The Age of Reform" in this…Subjects:Reading ComprehensionAmerican History/U.S. HistoryTwentieth Century -
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Invention of the Airplane: A Reading Warm-Up
In this printable daily warm-up, students read a nonfiction passage on the…Subjects:Twentieth CenturyAviation & FlightAmerican History/U.S. History -
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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…Subjects:Literary BiographiesNonfiction LiteratureLiterature -
LESSON PLANS
Interactive Timeline
Students will explore ragtime music and gain an understanding of its development…SubjectsLanguage Arts and WritingTwentieth CenturyMusic -
BOOK GUIDES
The Fountainhead
Use a teaching guide that includes character analysis, an overview of the novel,…Subjects:Twentieth CenturyAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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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…Subjects:Reading ComprehensionInventionsScientists -
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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…Subjects:ReadingReading ComprehensionLiterary Biographies -
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Babe Ruth Reading Warm-Up: Biography
Increase students' knowledge of baseball history with this printable biography…Subjects:ReadingReading ComprehensionLiterary Biographies -
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Uncovering the KKK
Students read an overview of the Ku Klux Klan, and complete related activities…Subjects:American History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and HistoryTwentieth Century -
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Invention of the Cell Phone: A Reading Warm-Up
In this printable reading warm-up, students read a nonfiction sage on the…Subjects:American History/U.S. HistoryTwentieth CenturySocial Studies and History -
DAILY WARM-UPS
Nonfiction Reading Warm-Up: Segregation
Help students master important nonfiction reading skills with an informational…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingTwentieth CenturyCivil Rights -
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The Nobel Prize
The Nobel Prize is awarded for outstanding accomplishments in various…Subjects:Award and Prize WinnersJobs, Careers, and OccupationsTwentieth Century -
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The Unsinkable Titanic
Use this sheet of facts and activities to teach your class about the sinking of…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryTwentieth Century -
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Discussion Guide for War Is...
Thought-provoking discussion questions for War Is... will help you begin or…Subjects:LiteratureWorld War I (1914-1918)World War II (1939-1945) -
GAMES AND APPS
Encyclopedia Brown Activity Kit
Celebrate 50 years of adventure with games and printables featuring detective…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryDetective and Mysteries