American History/U.S. History

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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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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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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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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American History/U.S. History

African-American History

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Celebrating Martin Luther King Day

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

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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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PROJECTS

Create an Annotated Map: Exploring the California Gold Rush Project-Based Learning Unit

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

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In this printable, children must imagine they are living in New York City in July 1869. They will write a letter to the…

Letter to the Editor

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Composition

American History/U.S. History

Language Arts and Writing

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MAPS

List of Firsts for U.S. Cities

A list of firsts in various U.S. cities.

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Baseball

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Olympic History: 1936 Summer Games Background

Background information about the 1936 Summer Olympic Games. Intended to accompany A Letter to Jesse Owens lesson plan.

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Athletes

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Closest Presidential Races

An article comparing close presidential races in U.S. history.

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

U.S. Elections

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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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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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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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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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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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Martin Luther King Jr. Receives the Nobel Peace Prize Printable

This printable consists of a newspaper article announcing the day that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. received the Nobel…

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Award and Prize Winners

Civil Rights

African-American History

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Martin Luther King Jr. Questions

Use these literal and interpretive comprehension questions to discuss the article "Martin Luther King Jr. Receives the…

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Civil Rights

Reading Comprehension

African-American History

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ACTIVITIES

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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America Shall Not Perish Poster

Students identify connections between the Civil War and the events following September 11, 2001 in this lesson. They…

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Government and Civics

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