History for 7th Graders (Lesson Plans)

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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Sirens Common Core Discussion & Activity Guide

This 34-page activity guide for Sirens by Janet Fox follows a 5 week course of study. Discussion questions, activities,…

Subjects:

Reading Instruction

1920s

Suspense

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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.

Subjects

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Olympic Games

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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,…

Subjects

Social Studies and History

Culture and Diversity

Native Americans

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Lewis & Clark Trading Post

Lewis and Clark wanted to open up more of North America to trade. Trade was vital to the local peoples at this time.…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Discovery and Exploration

Mathematics

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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…

Subjects

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

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Teaching Guide to Marching for Freedom

This comprehensive teacher's guide to Marching for Freedom: Walk Together, Children, and Don't You Grow Weary includes…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

African-American History

Equality Struggles

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Map It Out

On a map, trace a character's travels in a story.

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Language Arts and Writing

Social Studies and History

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What Would the Greek Gods Say?

Present a lesson that will help improve students' computer skills while teaching them Greek mythology. Students research…

Subjects:

Mythology

Ancient History

Language Arts and Writing

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Veterans Day Newspaper

Students write a class newspaper about the armed conflicts in which the United States has fought. This is an activity…

Subjects

World War I (1914-1918)

World War II (1939-1945)

Historic Wars and Military Action

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What Is Veterans Day?

Use this lesson to familiarize English as a Second Language students with the American holiday Veterans Day. Students…

Subjects

Social Studies and History

China

Multicultural Music

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The Presidential Election Process

With this lesson plan, students learn that presidential elections are decided by the electoral college and not popular…

Subjects

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…

Subjects

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.

Subjects

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Great Depression

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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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7th Grade Social Studies and History Lesson Plans