1st Grade American History/U.S. History (page 2)

A Teaching Guide to the World of Ezra Jack Keats

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Literature

Ezra Jack Keats, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His Books

Language Arts and Writing

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TEACHING RESOURCE

The Educator's Guide to International Teaching

Now, many teachers are venturing out into the world they brought to their students. The number and types of…

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

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BOOK GUIDES

Moja Means One: Swahili Counting Book

This colorful picture book introduces children to Swahili and the continent of Africa.

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Literature

Caldecott Medal Books & Illustrators

Language Arts and Writing

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CLASSROOM TOOLS

United States Flag Bulletin Board Example

Example of the United States Flag Bulletin Board. This is a good printable to use on Memorial or Veterans Day, plus the…

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Flags

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WORKSHEETS

The Liberty Bell

Distribute a printable social studies activity that focuses on patriotic symbols.

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

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Learn About the Pony Express

Although it only existed for 18 months, the Pony Express set the stage for the modern-day postal service.

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American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

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REFERENCE

Learn About Lewis and Clark

Trace the route followed by Lewis and Clark to and from the Pacific Ocean. Through which states do you pass?

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Social Studies and History

Explorers

American History/U.S. History

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George Washington: Father of Our Country

Create a pop-up book about George Washington that recounts his military service, presidency, and legacy.

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American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

U.S. Presidents

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REFERENCE

"I Have a Dream" Little Book

This Little Book contains activities related to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous "I Have a Dream" speech. Students…

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African-American History

American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

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Celebrating Native American Heritage -- Suggested Activities

Enhance reading comprehension with a guide that provides teachers with important points to consider when teaching about…

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Native-American History (American Indians)

American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

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TEACHING RESOURCE

Thanksgiving Menu: Then & Now

Compare the first Thanksgiving dinner in Colonial times to the one we celebrate today. This is a fun way to integrate…

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Colonial America

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ACTIVITIES

Make a Dried Bouquet

Students learn how to make bouquets out of dried peppers or flowers. This was a common Colonial decoration, so this arts…

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Colonial America

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LESSON PLANS

Thanksgiving Placemats

Students create placemats that show pictures of things for which they are thankful. This is an excellent Thanksgiving…

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Colonial America

American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

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Betsy Ross Biography: Reading Warm-Up for Grades 1 & 2

In this nonfiction reading warm-up, students read a short biography of Betsy Ross and answer reading comprehension…

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Reading

American History/U.S. History

American Revolution (1775-1781)

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George W. Bush Biography: A Reading Warm-Up

In this printable reading warm-up, students read a short biography of George W. Bush and answer reading comprehension…

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Reading Comprehension

U.S. Presidents

American History/U.S. History

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Betsy Ross Reading Warm-Up

This printable warm-up features a nonfiction passage about Betsy Ross and reading comprehension questions. Use this…

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Reading Comprehension

American History/U.S. History

Language Arts and Writing

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Uncle Sam Reading Warm-Up

Students read a nonfiction passage about Uncle Sam and answer reading comprehension questions. Use this printable…

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Reading Comprehension

American History/U.S. History

Language Arts and Writing

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Invention of Kool-Aid® Reading Warm-Up

In this printable daily warm-up, students read a passage on the invention of Kool-Aid® and answer reading comprehension…

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Twentieth Century

American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

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Our Pledge

Increase social studies skills with an activity that focuses on the Pledge of Allegiance.

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

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Discovery!

Increase social studies skills with an activity that focuses on Christopher Columbus.

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American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

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Special Days

Employ a printable activity that helps build skills in recognizing names of U.S. holidays. This is a great…

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Culture and Diversity

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Pilgrim Dot-to-Dot

Distribute a printable social studies activity that focuses on the Mayflower.

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American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

Colonial America

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Colonial Schools

Distribute a printable social studies activity that focuses on schools in Colonial times.

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Colonial America

American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

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The Liberty Bell: Connect the Dots

Distribute a printable social studies activity that focuses on the history of the Liberty Bell.

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Monuments and Landmarks

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