History for 7th Graders (Lesson Plans)

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

U.S. Elections

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A New Deal for the Arts - WPA Photographs

Students will learn about the 1930s, especially school life during that time, by studying photographs and then comparing…

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Twentieth Century

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School Pictures

Use this group activity when teaching the New Deal lesson plan.

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Great Depression

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REFERENCE

Martin Luther King, Jr. Receives the Nobel Peace Prize Lesson

Present this lesson plan to teach students about when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. received the Nobel Peace Prize. This…

Subjects

Civil Rights

Human Rights

Government and Civics

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An Expedition to Egypt

Students use estimation and budgeting skills to decide what artifacts the school should "purchase" for an exhibit on…

Subjects

Social Studies and History

U.S. States

Culture and Diversity

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Understanding September 11th

Filled with pictures, maps, and straightforward explanations, this is the book that will enable young people to…

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Life Skills

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Skill Builders: Geography Challenge Questions, Week 4

Week 4: Geography questions to help students learn research skills and discover fun facts.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Geography

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Skill Builders: Geography Challenge Questions, Week 3

Week 3: Geography questions to help students learn research skills and discover fun facts.

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Social Studies and History

Geography

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Skill Builders: Geography Challenge Questions, Week 2

Week 2: Geography questions to help students learn research skills and discover fun facts.

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Social Studies and History

Geography

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Skill Builders: Geography Challenge Questions, Week 6

Week 5: Geography questions to help students learn research skills and discover fun facts.

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Social Studies and History

Geography

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WORKSHEETS

Has the Past Been Just?

The second lesson in Beyond Blame: Reacting to the Terrorist Attack deals with the reactions Americans had toward…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

World War II (1939-1945)

Ethnicity

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WORKSHEETS

How Can You Prevent Injustice?

The third lesson in Beyond Blame: Reacting to the Terrorist Attacks helps students to examine the possible repercussions…

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Life Skills

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Choosing Plymouth - Pilgrim Study Unit (Lesson 3 of 7)

Students will learn about Colonial times and the factors that determined the Pilgrims settling in Plymouth,…

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Social Studies and History

Culture and Diversity

Native Americans

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Election Vocabulary Brainstorm

In this lesson students will be asked to generate vocabulary related to elections. They will find these words in the…

Subjects

U.S. Government

U.S. Elections

Government and Civics

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Holiday Paper Chains

In this arts and crafts lesson, children make paper chains with symbols from various holidays, such as Christmas,…

Subjects

Social Studies and History

Olympic Games

Mathematics

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Team Teaching Spanish

Students become the "teacher" to help themselves and others learn.

Subjects

Language Arts and Writing

Foreign Languages

Mexican History and Hispanic Heritage

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Political Events and Summer Olympic Games

Students create a timeline of political events and their effects on the Summer Olympic Games.

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Olympic Games

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Origins of Asian-Pacific-American Heritage Month

Learn about the celebration of Asian-Pacific-American (APA) Heritage Month -- a celebration of Asian and Pacific…

Subjects

Social Studies and History

Music History

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Perspectives on War

Explore an activity that introduces students to the words and ideas of prominent people who have spoken and written…

Subjects

Social Studies and History

Social and Emotional Development

Social Skills

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Lessons from History

Students visit a website of historical American events to help them identify the lessons people can and should learn…

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

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7th Grade Social Studies and History Lesson Plans