Social Studies and History Lesson Plans (page 2)

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Social Studies and History

Explorers' Voyages and Travel

Pilgrims

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Who Are My Representatives?

Students learn who their state and U.S. representatives are, discuss major political issues, and write letters to…

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U.S. Government

U.S. Elections

Government and Civics

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State Scavenger Hunt

Students use reference materials to gather information about the United States.

Subjects

Library Resources

Language Arts and Writing

U.S. States

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Fantasy Vacation

Students do independent research about a vacation spot and then create a travel brochure describing this location.

Subjects

Social Studies and History

Explorers' Voyages and Travel

Geography

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Ancient Egypt: The Age of the Pharaohs Mini-Lesson -- PowerPoint Slideshow

Introduce the defining characteristics of ancient Egypt, including pharaohs and pyramids, with these PowerPoint…

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Social Studies and History

Ancient History

Ancient Egypt

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Modern Olympic Beginnings Mini-Lesson — PowerPoint Slideshow

Give students a general introduction to the beginnings of the modern Olympic Games with these PowerPoint slides. Visit…

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Social Studies and History

Ancient Greece

Olympic Games

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Influencing Others in Our World

Students will study the lives of individuals, such as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Rosa Parks, who have positively…

Subjects

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

African-American History

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Inaugural Poetry

Review poems read at presidential inauguration ceremonies with this lesson plan. After the presidential election is…

Subjects

Reading Comprehension

Literature

Poetry

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Chart Columbus's Voyages

Students plot the course of Columbus's various expeditions on a map of the world.

Subjects

Social Studies and History

Map

Australia and New Zealand

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The Underground Railroad

Students take a "cyber-journey" through the Underground Railroad: the path to freedom for slaves in the 1850s. This is…

Subjects

Social Studies and History

African-American History

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Inventions Plus

Students use an online resource to view and learn about inventions, both accidental ones and ones created to solve a…

Subjects

Inventions

Social Studies and History

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Appalachian Riddle Song

Capture your students' attention with this lesson focusing on "The Riddle Song" to show the pentatonic scale and…

Subjects

Music

Multicultural Music

Music National Content Standard 1

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Social Studies Readers Theater

To use Readers Theater with social studies, students read an historical novel, then select one part of it to script.…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Literary Drama

Social Studies and History

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What Can We Learn About Character from the Presidents of the United States?

President’s Day is not just a great opportunity to teach students about the presidents of the United States of America,…

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Language Arts and Writing

Social Studies and History

Science

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If I Were the President Writing Activity

Create a class book on what your students would do if they were president. This printable activity includes a materials…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

U.S. Presidency

Language Arts and Writing

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History of Automobiles

In this lesson, students will do independent research to learn more about the invention of the automobile and assembly…

Subjects

Social Studies and History

Twentieth Century

Inventions

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Colonial New England Food & Cooking Lesson

In this Colonial times lesson, students learn about the methods of preparation and the types of food eaten by the…

Subjects

Social Studies and History

Colonial America

Food

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Paper Weavings

Students learn to make weavings out of paper or cloth to mimic the activities of women from Colonial times. This is a…

Subjects

Social Studies and History

Colonial America

Pilgrims

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Skill Builders: Geography Challenge Questions, Week 1

Week 1: Geography questions to help students learn research skills and discover fun facts.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Geography

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GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS

Using a Double-Entry Journal with Shakespeare's Hamlet

Learn how to incorporate journaling in while teaching Shakespeare's play The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark.…

Subjects

Literature

Shakespeare

Journaling Tips, Strategies & Topics

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The Rights of Bike Riders

Students will write a letter to the editor of a newspaper in reaction to the bicycle helmet safety issue. This is an…

Subjects

U.S. Government

Safety

Government and Civics

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Life on the Prairie

Prairie life in the 1800s will come alive for students as they visit historical websites with photographs and…

Subjects

Vocabulary

American History/U.S. History

Language Arts and Writing

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Chinese Percussion Music

Teach students about Chinese percussion instruments and ensemble performances. Use this music lesson to celebrate Asian…

Subjects

Social Studies and History

Asian History

Music Styles

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