American History
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The Bill of Rights and Constitutional Amendments
This printable includes descriptions of the first 10 individual amendments to…Grade:8,9,10,11Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryU.S. Constitution -
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The Plantation Economy
Slavery was deeply woven into the Southern economy.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryAfrican-American History -
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Dr. Mae Jemison Coloring Page
Dr. Mae Jemison was the first African-American woman in space. Read about this…Grade:3,4,5,6Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryAstronauts and Space Flights -
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The Declaration of Independence: The First 182 Words
Show children the first words of the Declaration of Independence, and share the…Grade:5,6,7,8Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. History -
ACTIVITIES
Set Design for "Pilgrims of Plymouth"
Design a set for "Pilgrims of Plymouth," using dimensions in feet and inches.…Grade:6,7,8Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryNative-American History (American Indians)Pilgrims -
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Slavery and the Constitution
Slaves were not protected by the original version of the U.S. Constitution.Grades:8,9,10,11Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistorySlavery in United States -
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The American Dream and African-American History
Learn how the African-American struggle for equality relates to the American…Grades:8,9,10,11Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryEquality Struggles -
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Signers of the Declaration of Independence
Print a worksheet that presents some facts about the signers of the Declaration…Grade:5,6,7,8Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. History -
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Identifying Colonial Tools Activity
This activity accompanies the Blast from the Present FutureFit Project. This…Grade:4,5,6Subjects:Colonial AmericaAmerican History/U.S. History -
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The Amistad Rebellion
Read the story of the Amistad Rebellion onboard a slave ship.Grades:8,9,10,11Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistorySlavery in United States -
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Slave Ships
Learn about the horrendous conditions aboard the slave ships that carried…Grades:8,9,10,11Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistorySlavery in United States -
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The Selective Service System
Information and questions about the military selective service. How do you feel…Grade:5,6,7Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryU.S. Government -
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African-Americans in the Civil War
African-Americans played a very important role the Civil War, as this article…Grades:8,9,10,11Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryU.S. Civil War (1860-1865)African-American History -
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Slave Narratives
African slaves brought a tradition of oral narratives to the U.S., a tradition…Grades:8,9,10,11Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American History -
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Timeline of the Modern Civil Rights Movement
A chart outlining the Civil Rights movement in the United States.Grades:9,10,11,12Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryCivil Rights -
BOOK GUIDES
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…Grade:5,6,7,8Subjects:American History/U.S. HistoryReading and LiteratureAsian Americans -
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Wife of Founding Father Speaks Out
This printable tells a story about President John Adams's wife, Abigail Adams,…Grade:5,6,7,8Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryWomen's Rights -
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African-American Troops in the Civil War
African-American troops fought alongside white soldiers in the Civil War.Grades:8,9,10,11Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryU.S. Civil War (1860-1865)African-American History -
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Underground Railroad Map - New Bedford, MA
This printable map will help students locate Underground Railroad sites in New…Grade:6,7,8,9Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistorySlavery in United States -
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Blast from the Present Project Guidelines
This worksheet accompanies the Blast from the Present FutureFit Project and is…Grade:4,5,6Subjects:Colonial AmericaAmerican History/U.S. History -
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The Emancipation Proclamation
Read about the Emancipation Proclamation, which was issued by President Lincoln…Grades:8,9,10,11Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryHistoric Speeches and Addresses -
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Slavery: An Incalculable Human Loss
Slavery was an American Holocaust.Grades:8,9,10,11Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistorySlavery in United States -
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Sarah Boone Coloring Page
Sarah Boone patented the ironing board in 1892. In this printable, children read…Grade:3,4,5,6Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryInventions -
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African-Americans in the Revolutionary War
African-American slaves were prohibited from serving in the military during the…Grades:8,9,10,11Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican Revolution (1775-1781)Equality Struggles