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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…

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Native-American History (American Indians)

Pilgrims

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Roughing It on the Oregon Trail Activities

After reading Roughing It on the Oregon Trail, use these activities to extend pupils' learning about the 19th century…

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American History/U.S. History

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The Liberty Bell

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

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American History/U.S. History

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Cherokee Fables

Included in this resource are three traditional Cherokee fables, with accompanying activities that your students can…

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Native-American History (American Indians)

American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

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Pilgrim Rebus

Solving rebus puzzles will reinforce Pilgrim-related vocabulary.

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Colonial America

American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

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Women's Rights

Match women with their contribution to women's rights.

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Suffrage and Women's Rights

American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

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New York's First Skyscraper

Interesting facts and fun activities related to skyscrapers.

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Architecture

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Mardi Gras or Carnival

Teach children about the Mardi Gras/Carnival celebrations with these activities.

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

U.S. States

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Juneteenth - Black History Month Wordsearch

Acknowledge Juneteenth with this wordsearch of famous African Americans.

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Language Arts and Writing

Vocabulary

African-American History

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LESSON PLANS

Widget Assembly

Explain why the use of interchangeable parts helped factories develop and lessened the role of individual craftsmen in…

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Industrial Revolution

American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

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Rocks in My Pocket

Deliver a lesson plan that will have your students collecting rocks so they can learn about the mining industry and…

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Labor

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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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American History/U.S. History

Colonial America

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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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GAMES AND APPS

Cheyenne Native American Game

Have your students learn how to play an old Native American game. This Cheyenne game is fun and easy to learn!

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Social Studies and History

Native-American History (American Indians)

Native Americans

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Underground Railroad Map - New Bedford, MA

This printable map will help students locate Underground Railroad sites in New Bedford, Massachusetts.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Slavery in United States

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Sarah Boone Coloring Page

Sarah Boone patented the ironing board in 1892. In this printable, children read about this famous African-American…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Inventions

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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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History Mystery

Distribute a printable social studies activity that focuses on facts about George Washington.

Subjects:

U.S. Presidents

American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

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Our Traveling Presidents

Distribute a printable social studies activity that focuses on George Washington and on the current U.S. president.

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

U.S. Presidents

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SOS Day Writing Activity

SOS is the international distress signal, which is expressed in Morse Code. Come up with a slogan for SOS day, using the…

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Safety

Health and Safety

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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A Pilgrim Conversation Rubric

Use this rubric with the "Pilgrim Conversation" lesson plan, a fun activity to explore when studying American history…

Subjects:

Grammar

Colonial America

Language Arts and Writing

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Favorite Presidents' Day Printables Gallery, Grades K-8

Celebrate Presidents' Day this February with one or all of our favorite activities. There are printables, lesson plans,…

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American History/U.S. History

U.S. Presidents

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