5th Grade Social Studies and History Activities

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  • International Women's Day Theme Song

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    International Women's Day Theme Song

    In this music activity, students make up their own International Women's Day song.

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    Social Studies and History
    American History/U.S. History
    Women's Rights
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  • Rocks on Your Block

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    Rocks on Your Block

    Students make a map of a neighborhood based on where rocks are being used.

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    Social Studies and History
    Geography
    Map
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  • Measure My Head -- Holocaust Activity

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    Measure My Head -- Holocaust Activity

    Students are challenged to consider issues of racial diversity.

    Subjects:
    Social Studies and History
    World History
    Culture and Diversity
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  • Invent It! Illustrate It! Share It!

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    Invent It! Illustrate It! Share It!

    Students imagine an invention that will help them perform a task, then design and illustrate the invention.

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    Inventions
    Social Studies and History
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  • Decorated Bowls

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    Decorated Bowls

    Students create a bowl that celebrates one of the cultures represented among immigrants in America.

    Subjects:
    Immigration
    Government and Civics
    Social Studies and History
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  • Sell It Like It Is!

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    Sell It Like It Is!

    Students are challenged to think about how advertising works and then write their own advertisements.

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    Social Studies and History
    Business
    Advertising and Marketing
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  • Oil for Energy

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    Oil for Energy

    Interesting facts and fun activities related to oil, America's energy resource.

    Subjects:
    Social Studies and History
    United States of America (USA)
    Natural Resources
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  • Benjamin Franklin: A Man of Many Talents

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    Benjamin Franklin: A Man of Many Talents

    Interesting facts and fun activities related to the American patriot Benjamin Franklin.

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    Social Studies and History
    American History/U.S. History
    Political Figures
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  • Inauguration Day Printable

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    Inauguration Day -- Facts and Fun Activities

    Incorporate this printable into your lessons about the Presidential election process as a way to help students gain a…

    Subjects:
    Social Studies and History
    U.S. Presidents
    President-Elects: Inauguration & Moving to the White House
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  • Speed, Power, and Transportation

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    Speed, Power, and Transportation

    Interesting facts and fun activities related to speed, power, and transportation.

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    Social Studies and History
    Transportation
    Science
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  • The California Gold Rush

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    The California Gold Rush

    Interesting facts and fun activities related to the discovery of gold in California.

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    Social Studies and History
    American History/U.S. History
    Metals
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  • New Zealand Tidbits

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    New Zealand Tidbits

    Interesting facts and fun activities related to New Zealand.

    Subjects:
    Social Studies and History
    World History
    Australia and New Zealand
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  • All About Ballet Tutus

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    All About Ballet Tutus

    Interesting facts and fun activities related to the history of the ballet tutu.

    Subjects:
    Social Studies and History
    Clothing and Dress
    Dance and Ballet
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  • The Founding of Rome

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    The Founding of Rome

    Interesting facts and fun activities related to the founding of the city of Rome.

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    Social Studies and History
    Ancient History
    Historic Empires
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  • All About Mailboxes

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    All About Mailboxes

    Interesting facts and fun activities related to Anthony Trollope, inventor of the "pillar box" (mailbox).

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    Social Studies and History
    Inventions
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  • All About Zippers

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    All About Zippers

    Interesting facts and fun activities related to the invention of the zipper.

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    Social Studies and History
    Inventions
    Clothing and Dress
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  • Liberty Porter, First Daughter Teacher's Guide

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    Liberty Porter, First Daughter Teacher's Guide

    This printable literature guide for Liberty Porter, First Daughter includes activities and discussion questions for…

    Subjects:
    Children's Book
    U.S. Presidency
    Language Arts and Writing
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  • Australia Post

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    Australia Post

    Share this reading passage with your students to teach them about Australia's first stamp and the history of the…

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    Social Studies and History
    Australian History
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    Percussion Performance and Culture

    Students in grades 5-8 study African and Native American percussion, consider music's cultural relevance, and perform in…

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    Social Studies and History
    Native-American History (American Indians)
    Multicultural Music
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  • Art Experiences: Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning

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    Art Experiences: Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning

    Encourage your students to dabble in painting by mimicking the styles of Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning.

    Subjects:
    Social Studies and History
    Twentieth Century
    Painters
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  • Toys of the Fifties

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    Toys of the Fifties

    Introduce your class to Frisbees, Hula Hoops, and Barbies – all toys from the 1950s.

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    Social Studies and History
    Twentieth Century
    1950s
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  • Geography Flash Cards 2

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    Geography Flash Cards 2

    These printable flash cards are great for quizzing students on geographical terms.

    Subjects:
    Social Studies and History
    Geography
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  • Word Search: Words of the United States

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    Word Search: Words of the United States

    Handout a printable activity that asks students to find words associated with the United States.

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    Social Studies and History
    Geography
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  • U.S. Capitals Word Search

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    U.S. Capitals Word Search

    Handout a printable activity that asks students to find words associated with state capitals in the United States.

    Subjects:
    Social Studies and History
    Geography
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