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History of Presidential Inaugurations

Share an article that outlines the history of presidential inaugurations in the United States.

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

President-Elects: Inauguration & Moving to the White House

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ACTIVITIES

Dried-Pepper Hangings Instruction Sheet

Students learn how to make bouquets out of dried peppers or flowers, as the Pilgrims did during Colonial times. This…

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Colonial America

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TEACHING RESOURCE

Q&A with Author Don Brown on Teaching September 11

TeacherVision sat down with Don Brown, author of America is Under Attack—September 11, 2011: The Day the Towers Fell to…

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Tragedies

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Brothers at Bat: The True Story of an Amazing All-Brother Baseball Team Curriculum Guide

Young baseball fans will be drawn in by Brothers at Bat, the true story of the longest playing all-brother team in…

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American History/U.S. History

Baseball

Social Studies and History

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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…

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African-American History

Civil Rights

American History/U.S. History

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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…

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American History/U.S. History

Reading and Literature

Asian Americans

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Magical Attic Road Trip: Washington, D.C.

ACTIVITIES

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…

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Language Arts and Writing

Social Studies and History

Mathematics

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TEACHING RESOURCE

African-Americans in the Revolutionary War

African-American slaves were prohibited from serving in the military during the Revolutionary War.

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Social Studies and History

American 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.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Equality Struggles

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African-American Troops in the Civil War

African-American troops fought alongside white soldiers in the Civil War.

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Social Studies and History

U.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.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Slavery in United States

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The Plantation Economy

Slavery was deeply woven into the Southern economy.

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

African-American History

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A Movement Led by Dr. Martin Luther King

Dr. King's work inspired countless supporters to join him in his strategies of nonviolence and passive resistance as…

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

African-American History

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Slavery and the Constitution

Slaves were not protected by the original version of the U.S. Constitution.

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Slavery 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 Dream.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Equality Struggles

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TEACHING RESOURCE

The Emancipation Proclamation

Read about the Emancipation Proclamation, which was issued by President Lincoln on September 22, 1862.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Historic Speeches and Addresses

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Slavery: An Incalculable Human Loss

Slavery was an American Holocaust.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Slavery in United States

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Timeline of the Modern Civil Rights Movement

A chart outlining the Civil Rights movement in the United States.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Civil Rights

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WORKSHEETS

The Selective Service System

Information and questions about the military selective service. How do you feel about the way it is run?

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

U.S. Government

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Celebrating Martin Luther King Day

Learn how Martin Luther King Day became a nationally observed holiday.

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

African-American History

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BOOK GUIDES

Journeys in Time and Places in Time

These are stories of change: of pilgrims and pioneers, soldiers and children, explorers and adventurers building new…

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Reading and Literature

Nonfiction Literature

American History/U.S. History

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TEACHING RESOURCE

The New Deal Teacher Information Sheet

Here is information on the 1930s and the New Deal, which will be helpful when teaching the A New Deal for the Arts…

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Great Depression

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ASSESSMENT

Assessment Rubric -- WPA Photos

Distribute a rubric that will guide the teacher in grading the activity from the New Deal lesson plan.

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Great Depression

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LESSON PLANS

Today's Pilgrim Worksheet

Use this worksheet with the "Today's Pilgrims" lesson plan.

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Pilgrims

Immigration

Colonial America

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