US History Lesson Plans, Worksheets for Kids, Printables

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

American Revolution (1775-1781)

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Fourteen Points Writing Exercise

Print out and give pupils this writing activity to teach them more about World War I, U.S. President Woodrow Wilson, and…

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Creative Writing

Social Studies and History

World History

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Abraham Lincoln's Life Word-Fill

Students fill in the blanks to complete statements about the life of Abraham Lincoln.

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

U.S. Presidents

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The Souls of Black Folk Teacher's Guide

Study the African American experience with The Souls of Black Folk, a series of essays by W.E.B. Du Bois. Use this…

Subjects:

African-American History

Civil Rights

Reading

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Up Close: Theodore Roosevelt Discussion Guide

Enrich student's understanding of Teddy Roosevelt's life and career with this discussion guide to a biography about the…

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U.S. Presidents

Award and Prize Winners

World Politics

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BOOK GUIDES

Teacher's Guide for Bomb: The Race to Build—And Steal—The World's Most Dangerous Weapon

Newbery Honor book Bomb: The Race to Build – And Steal – The World's Most Dangerous Weapon by Steve Sheinkin is an…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Nonfiction Literature

American History/U.S. History

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Patriotic Songs

Do you know all of the verses to "America"? Test yourself and your students with some patriotic songs.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Music

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BOOK GUIDES

The Fountainhead

Use a teaching guide that includes character analysis, an overview of the novel, and study questions.

Subjects:

Twentieth Century

American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

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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 History

American History/U.S. History

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George Washington Silhouette

Use this silhouette to write stories or create books about George Washington.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

U.S. Presidents

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LESSON PLANS

"The Great Compromise" & The Constitutional Convention

Recognize what the "Great Compromise" accomplished, including how it helped give birth to the U.S. Constitution.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

U.S. Constitutional History

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LESSON PLANS

The Great Flu Epidemic of 1918

Learn more about the flu epidemic that killed more Americans than all wars of the twentieth century combined.

Subjects

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Illness and Diseases

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REFERENCE

Marie Curie's Discovery

Students learn about Marie Curie's research and amazing discoveries that led to the Nobel Prize in physics.

Subjects

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Scientists

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Albert Einstein Biography: A Reading Warm-Up (Grades 1 & 2)

In this printable reading warm-up, students read a short biography of Albert Einstein and answer reading comprehension…

Subjects:

Reading Comprehension

Inventions

Scientists

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DAILY WARM-UPS

"The Star Spangled Banner" Reading Warm-Up

Learn the history behind the "The Star-Spangled Banner" while improving students' reading skills. This printable warm-up…

Subjects:

Reading

Reading Comprehension

Language Arts and Writing

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DAILY WARM-UPS

The Wright Brothers Reading Warm-Up

In this printable daily warm-up, students read a passage of historical fiction about Orville and Wilbur Wright and…

Subjects:

Twentieth Century

Aviation & Flight

American History/U.S. History

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DAILY WARM-UPS

Mother Teresa Biography: A Reading Warm-Up

In this printable reading warm-up, students read a short biography on Mother Teresa  winner of the Nobel Peace…

Subjects:

Religion and Philosophy

Social Studies and History

Reading Comprehension

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DAILY WARM-UPS

Battle of the Alamo Reading Warm-Up

This printable warm-up includes a nonfiction reading passage on the battle for the Alamo and related comprehension…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Mexican History and Hispanic Heritage

American History/U.S. History

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DAILY WARM-UPS

The First Americans Reading Warm-Up

This printable warm-up helps students master important reading skills with a passage about Native Americans and…

Subjects:

Reading Comprehension

Native-American History (American Indians)

Archeology

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BOOK GUIDES

A Long Way from Chicago and A Year Down Yonder

These two stories by Richard Peck offer a lively picture of the depression years in small-town America. Joey and his…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Fiction

American History/U.S. History

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BOOK GUIDES

A Year Down Yonder Discussion Questions

Use these discussion questions to check your students' comprehension of A Year Down Yonder.

Subjects:

U.S. States

United States of America (USA)

American History/U.S. History

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TEACHING RESOURCE

Lessons from History Worksheet

Use this worksheet in combination with the "Lessons from History" lesson.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Writing

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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.

Subjects:

Literature

Caldecott Medal Books & Illustrators

Language Arts and Writing

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