Timeline of the Modern Civil Rights Movement
A chart outlining the Civil Rights movement in the United States. read more
A chart outlining the Civil Rights movement in the United States.... read more
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American History
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Places Where Women Made History
A slideshow of the major sites of women's history in America. Learn more about the Salem witch trials, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Hull House, Emily Dicki... read more
A slideshow of the major sites of women's history in America. Learn more ab... read more
Slideshow Gallery
Literature Guide
Iron Rails, Iron Men, and the Race to Link the Nation Teaching Guide
This teaching guide for the true story of the creation of the transcontinental railroad combines robust discussion questions with curriculum connectio... read more
This teaching guide for the true story of the creation of the transcontinen... read more
Literature Guide
Worksheet
Martin Luther King Jr. Questions
Use these literal and interpretive comprehension questions to discuss the article "Martin Luther King Jr. Receives the Nobel Peace Prize." This print... read more
Use these literal and interpretive comprehension questions to discuss the a... read more
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Activity
Underground Railroad Map - New Bedford, MA
This printable map will help students locate Underground Railroad sites in New Bedford, Massachusetts. read more
This printable map will help students locate Underground Railroad sites in ... read more
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The Bill of Rights and Constitutional Amendments
The contents of The Bill of Rights, as well as the constitutional amendments. read more
The contents of The Bill of Rights, as well as the constitutional amendment... read more
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Patriotic Songs
Do you know all of the verses to "America"? Test yourself and your students with some patriotic songs. read more
Do you know all of the verses to "America"? Test yourself and your students... read more
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Worksheet
The Selective Service System
Information and questions about the military selective service. How do you feel about the way it is run? read more
Information and questions about the military selective service. How do you ... read more
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Activity
Set Design for "Pilgrims of Plymouth"
Design a set for "Pilgrims of Plymouth," using dimensions in feet and inches. This arts & crafts activity is great for studying American history, Pilg... read more
Design a set for "Pilgrims of Plymouth," using dimensions in feet and inche... read more
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America of the People Poster
This poster and related lessons get students thinking about the domestic and foreign affairs in 1961 and compare them to those in 2001. read more
This poster and related lessons get students thinking about the domestic an... read more
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Worksheet
America by the People Poster: Thomas Jefferson
Students explore the concept and meaning of liberty by summarizing Thomas Jefferson's ideas. read more
Students explore the concept and meaning of liberty by summarizing Thomas J... read more
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America for the People Poster: Franklin D. Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt's words and their meaning in the context of the 1940's are the foundation for a book that students create. read more
Franklin D. Roosevelt's words and their meaning in the context of the 1940'... read more
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America Shall Not Perish Poster
Students identify connections between the Civil War and the events following September 11, 2001 in this lesson. They also spend time thinking about he... read more
Students identify connections between the Civil War and the events followin... read more
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Worksheet
September 11 Remembrance Ribbon
Post this September 11 Remembrance Ribbon in your classroom to honor those who lost their lives, and those who helped to save many. read more
Post this September 11 Remembrance Ribbon in your classroom to honor those ... read more
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Worksheet
American Patriotic Pencil Wrap
Have students celebrate America by topping off their pens and pencils with these patriotic pencil wraps. This is great way to show patriotism during ... read more
Have students celebrate America by topping off their pens and pencils with ... read more
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Worksheet
Dr. Mae Jemison Coloring Page
Dr. Mae Jemison was the first African-American woman in space. Read about this famous astronaut and color in the picture. This printable includes a mi... read more
Dr. Mae Jemison was the first African-American woman in space. Read about t... read more
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Biography
Sarah Boone Coloring Page
Sarah Boone patented the ironing board in 1892. In this printable, children read about this famous African-American inventor, and color in the picture... read more
Sarah Boone patented the ironing board in 1892. In this printable, children... read more
Biography
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Columbus Day
Teach children about Christopher Columbus with these research activities. read more
Teach children about Christopher Columbus with these research activities.... read more
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Worksheet
The Quotable Fourth
Use this printable to show children famous quotes about the Fourth of July. read more
Use this printable to show children famous quotes about the Fourth of July.... read more
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Worksheet
On July 4th…
Teach children about some important historical events that happened on the Fourth of July. read more
Teach children about some important historical events that happened on the ... read more
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Worksheet
The Declaration of Independence: The First 182 Words
Show children the first words of the Declaration of Independence, and share the story of how Jefferson became its author. read more
Show children the first words of the Declaration of Independence, and share... read more
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Wife of Founding Father Speaks Out
This printable tells a story about President John Adams's wife, Abigail Adams, who spoke out in favor of women's rights. read more
This printable tells a story about President John Adams's wife, Abigail Ada... read more
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Worksheet
Signers of the Declaration of Independence
Print a worksheet that presents some facts about the signers of the Declaration of Independence, including their age at the time of the signing, their... read more
Print a worksheet that presents some facts about the signers of the Declara... read more
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If the Declaration of Independence Kept a Diary
Use this printable to teach children about some of the historical events that the Declaration of Independence would have noted, if it kept a diary! read more
Use this printable to teach children about some of the historical events th... read more
