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The Bill of Rights and Constitutional Amendments
This printable includes descriptions of the first 10 individual amendments to the U.S. Constitution, otherwise known as…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryU.S. Constitution -
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The Rodney King Riots
The Rodney King incident exposed racism in the L.A. police department, and triggered five days of violent rioting.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryRacism -
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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…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryAstronauts and Space Flights -
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American Patriotic Pencil Wrap
Have students celebrate America by topping off their pens and pencils with these patriotic pencil wraps. This is great…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryHeroes & Role Models -
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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 story of how Jefferson became its…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. History -
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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…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryNative-American History (American Indians)Pilgrims -
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Slave Ships
Learn about the horrendous conditions aboard the slave ships that carried Africans to America.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistorySlavery in United States -
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Magical Attic Road Trip Printable: Washington, D.C.
10+ fun activities that help early learners get to know the nation's capital This large-format printable is a unique…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingSocial Studies and HistoryMathematics -
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Timeline of the Modern Civil Rights Movement
A chart outlining the Civil Rights movement in the United States.Subjects: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 railroad combines robust discussion…Subjects:American History/U.S. HistoryReading and LiteratureAsian Americans -
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The Selective Service System
Information and questions about the military selective service. How do you feel about the way it is run?Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryU.S. Government -
REFERENCE
Sarah Boone Coloring Page
Sarah Boone patented the ironing board in 1892. In this printable, children read about this famous African-American…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryInventions -
ACTIVITIES
Underground Railroad Map - New Bedford, MA
This printable map will help students locate Underground Railroad sites in New Bedford, Massachusetts.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistorySlavery in United States -
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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…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. History -
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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…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryHeroes & Role Models -
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On July 4th…
Teach children about some important historical events that happened on the Fourth of July.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. History -
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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.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryWomen's Rights -
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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…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. History -
LESSON PLANS
Black Lives Matter E-Book: A Movement for Racial Justice
Black History Month is not just a great opportunity to teach students about the important figures from history who have…Subjects:African-American HistoryCivil Rights -
TEACHING RESOURCE
African-Americans in the Revolutionary War
African-American slaves were prohibited from serving in the military during the Revolutionary War.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican Revolution (1775-1781)Equality Struggles -
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Civil Rights at the Century's End
A look back on the advances and challenges for African-Americans.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryEquality Struggles -
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African-American Troops in the Civil War
African-American troops fought alongside white soldiers in the Civil War.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryU.S. Civil War (1860-1865)African-American History -
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The Amistad Rebellion
Read the story of the Amistad Rebellion onboard a slave ship.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistorySlavery in United States -
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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