History Worksheets, Fun Activities for Social Studies

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Slavery in United States

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Olympic History: Louganis' Diving Accident During 1988 Games in Seoul

An account of Greg Louganis' diving accident at the 1988 Seoul Olympic games.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Athletes

Olympic Games

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Wilma Rudolph, Olympic Athlete

Read a brief history of Wilma Rudolph, aka La Gazella, who was an African American track star and three-time gold…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Athletes

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ACTIVITIES

54th Regiment Massachusetts Memorial

The first African-American regiment ever commissioned in the United Stated is commemorated with this fountain in New…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

African-American History

Monuments and Landmarks

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Nathan and Polly Johnson

Nathan and Polly Johnson helped many slaves find their way to freedom in the 1800s -- including Frederick Douglass.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Slavery in United States

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Australia

Basic information about the geography, government, and history of Australia.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Geography

Australia and New Zealand

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Statistics for Australia

General facts about Australian life such as economic, ethnicity, and population statistics.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Australia and New Zealand

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Mark Spitz, Olympic Athlete

Mark Spitz claimed seven gold medals and broke an Olympic record during his successful career.

Subjects:

Olympic Games

Athletes

Award and Prize Winners

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ACTIVITIES

Friends Meetinghouse

The Friends Meetinghouse in New Bedford, Massachusetts was the site of abolitionist activity in the 1800s. View pictures…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Slavery in United States

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TEACHING RESOURCE

Service-Learning Case Study: Montgomery County, MD

Information on benefits and implementation of service-learning projects for students, including case studies.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Community Helpers

Volunteer Work and Charities

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The Constitutional Convention and Preamble

An overview of the Constitutional Convention followed by the Preamble the Constitution of the United States.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

U.S. Historical Documents

U.S. Constitutional History

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Service-Learning Case Study: Chico, CA

Information on benefits and implementation of service-learning projects for students, including case studies.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Community Helpers

Volunteer Work and Charities

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Composition of the U.S. House of Representatives

This table lists the members of the U.S. House of Representatives, including the years they were in office and there…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Legislative Branch

U.S. House of Representatives

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Current Composition of the U.S. Senate

A list of the members of the U.S. Senate.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Legislative Branch

U.S. Senate

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Jesse Owens: Olympic Champion

Profile of Jesse Owens, track and field champion of the 1936 Summer Olympic Games.

Subjects:

Physical Education and Fitness

Health and Safety

Olympic Games

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Fun Facts About Australia

Interesting facts about Australia. Use this in conjunction with the Australia Poster lesson plan, or as just a fun…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Australia and New Zealand

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Lincoln's Thanksgiving Proclamation

Read Abraham Lincoln's 1863 Proclamation, which occurred around Thanksgiving. This is a good way to integrate history…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

President Abraham Lincoln

Historic Speeches and Addresses

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Brief History of Thanksgiving

This article describes the first Thanksgiving and gives a brief history of the holiday.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Pilgrims

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Presidential Pardon of the Turkey

Did you know that every year the President of the United States pardons a turkey?

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

U.S. Presidents

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Born on the 4th of July

Fun facts about people who have their birthday on Independence Day.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

American Revolution (1775-1781)

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Women Inventors

A list of women inventors and the fascinating things they invented.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Inventions

Scientists

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ASSESSMENT

Presidential Campaign Slogans Answer Sheet

Answer sheet for the Presidential Campaign Slogans quiz.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Government and Civics

U.S. Elections

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Presidential Campaign Slogan Quiz

Match the campaign slogan to the presidential candidate. These are the phrases the candidates used during the…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Government and Civics

U.S. Elections

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Timeline of U.S. Women's Rights Movement

A timeline of the major events in the women's rights movement, from 1848 to the present.

Subjects:

Teaching The Great Gatsby

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

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