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
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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
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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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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
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
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
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Abolitionists Protest the Fourth
Print a worksheet that presents a poem about slavery, which was written by Massachusetts abolitionists in 1855. read more
Print a worksheet that presents a poem about slavery, which was written by ... read more
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Worksheet
Ex-Presidents Send Letters of Regret
Children can read letters written by John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, which inform two American cities that the men will not be able to attend their F... read more
Children can read letters written by John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, which... read more
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Worksheet
When Did Your State Enter the Union?
Use this printable to teach children when each state entered the union. read more
Use this printable to teach children when each state entered the union.... read more
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African-Americans in the Revolutionary War
African-American slaves were prohibited from serving in the military during the Revolutionary War. read more
African-American slaves were prohibited from serving in the military during... read more
Civil Rights at the Century's End
A look back on the advances and challenges for African-Americans. read more
A look back on the advances and challenges for African-Americans.... read more
