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Discuss the Canadian Bill of Rights with students, then allow them to interpret each right into more meaningful language…

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Human Rights

U.S. Constitutional History

Citizenship

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The Power of the Press

Connect social studies and language arts with this writing prompt. Students will research slavery during the 1800s and…

Subjects:

Slavery in United States

American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

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ACTIVITIES

SOS Day Writing Activity

SOS is the international distress signal, which is expressed in Morse Code. Come up with a slogan for SOS day, using the…

Subjects:

Safety

Health and Safety

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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Forge Discussion Guide

This reading guide for Forge by Laurie Halse Anderson includes a pre-reading activity about the French and Indian War,…

Subjects:

Historical Fiction

American History/U.S. History

American Revolution (1775-1781)

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BOOK GUIDES

We the Children Reading Guide

Use this reading guide for We the Children to encourage students to think about the elements of the story. This guide…

Subjects:

Historic Buildings and Sites

Reading Instruction

American History/U.S. History

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ASSESSMENT

Declaration of Independence Quiz

How much do your students know about America's earliest days of independence and one of the country's most important…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Colonial America

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ASSESSMENT

U.S. Elections and Voting Quiz (Level I)

How much do your students know about U.S. elections and voting? Give them this basic quiz to find out.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

U.S. Elections

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BOOK GUIDES

Blue Birds Common Core Educator's Guide

Teach students about Roanoke Island. Through historical fiction and extension activities, students will learn about…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Historical Fiction

American History/U.S. History

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Angel Island: Gateway to Gold Mountain Discussion Guide

Angel Island: Gateway to Gold Mountain is a compelling story of Chinese immigration to America. The nonfiction text by…

Subjects:

Asian History

Teaching about Racism, Prejudice & Discrimination in America

World History

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Abraham Lincoln Word Scramble

Use context clues to correctly spell the scrambled words in each sentence about Abraham Lincoln. Students will learn…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

U.S. Presidents

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Matching Names of Famous Black Americans

Students match the first and last names of famous black Americans. Then, they use the Internet or reference materials to…

Subjects:

African-American History

American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

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Mother's Day Word Scramble

Have students unscramble these Mother's Day words, then write a paragraph about the holiday.

Subjects:

Language Arts and Writing

Spelling

Vocabulary

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Teaching About the Civil Rights Movement with Picture Books

Use Granddaddy's Turn and Seeds of Freedom to teach students about the civil rights movement in the United States. These…

Subjects:

Teaching about Racism, Prejudice & Discrimination in America

Equality Struggles

Culture and Diversity

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BOOK GUIDES

Prisoner 88 Discussion Guide

Print these classroom discussion questions to use with Prisoner 88 by Leah Pileggi. They'll help you address Common Core…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Historical Fiction

American History/U.S. History

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20th-Century Explorers Word Power

Students can practice social studies vocabulary relevant to 20th-century explorers by reading the definition and using…

Subjects:

Vocabulary

Discovery and Exploration

Twentieth Century

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REFERENCE

Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass: The Story Behind an American Friendship Discussion Guide

This literature guide to Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass: The Story Behind an American Friendship includes a…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Reading

Literature

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Teacher's Guide to America Is Under Attack: September 11, 2001–The Day the Towers Fell

Lead a classroom discussion about the events of 9/11 with the questions, advice, and considerations outlined in this…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Nonfiction Literature

American History/U.S. History

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The Best Bad Luck I Ever Had Discussion Guide

Encourage critical thinking and discussion with comprehension questions for Kristine Levine's The Best Bad Luck I Ever…

Subjects:

Literature

Reading and Literature

Novels

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Favorite Presidents' Day Printables Gallery, Grades K-8

Celebrate Presidents' Day this February with one or all of our favorite activities. There are printables, lesson plans,…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

U.S. Presidents

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George Washington Word Problems

Using dates from George Washington's life, students solve word problems. This printable can be used as a supplement for…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

U.S. Presidents

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Educational Quotes

These educationally related quotes can be used in a variety of ways in your classroom.

Subjects:

American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

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July 4th Trivia

Learn about the birth of America and U.S. history through this Fourth of July trivia printable.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

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The Story Behind the Fourth of July

Read this story about the Declaration of Independence to learn about the birth of America.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

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James Earl Carter, Jr.

Explore the details of the life and accomplishments of Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States and a…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

U.S. Presidents

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