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U.S. History Common Core L.4.1 resources
Roles of the President | A Day in the Life of the Executive Branch | White House
What does the President of the United States do anyway? Throughout the day, the President wears many hats and is responsible for many different roles within the Executive Branch. This engaging mini-lesson is an excellent way for students to comprehend all roles played by the President. "Roles of the President" is an engaging resource for any unit that studies the President or the Executive Branch. The 7 roles studied include: Chief Executive, Chief Diplomat, Commander in Chief, Party Chief, Ec
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6th - 9th
Also included in:Â PRESIDENTS BUNDLE: Civics, Executive & Presidential Resources
American Revolution Mentor Sentences & Interactive Activities Mini-Unit (4-6)
Mentor sentences are the perfect way to teach grammar and author's craft through examples of excellent sentences from your favorite read-aloud books! This unit will be a great way to integrate Social Studies in with your mentor sentences during your American Revolution Unit! It does not include explicit directions of how to implement mentor sentences in your room- these directions are in the Volume 1, FIRST Ten Weeks: Mentor Sentence Unit, Volume 2, FIRST Ten Weeks: Mentor Sentence Unit, or Volu
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4th - 6th
Westward Expansion Mentor Sentences & Interactive Activities Mini-Unit (4-6)
Mentor sentences are the perfect way to teach grammar and author's craft through examples of excellent sentences from your favorite read-aloud books! This unit will be a great way to integrate Social Studies in with your mentor sentences during your Westward Expansion Unit! It does not include explicit directions of how to implement mentor sentences in your room- these directions are in the Volume 1, FIRST Ten Weeks: Mentor Sentence Unit, Volume 2, FIRST Ten Weeks: Mentor Sentence Unit, or Volum
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4th - 6th
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Revolutionary War: Summarize American Revolution Biographies | American History
Enjoy studying about the American Revolution through the influential people that contributed to the Revolutionary War. With these Historical Biography Summaries, students will enjoy learning about the past through researching and documenting some of history’s greats. In a user-friendly template, students will summarize the life and biography of an individual. It’s no-prep for you, but quality content for your students. Enjoy learning history through these historical biography summaries in a
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Also included in:Â American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
PRESIDENTS DAY PROJECT: Summarize the Life and Biography of a President
Students will create a slide presentation, video, or any project format about a President of their choice. This project explains what students must research and includes a grading rubric for the teacher. Students will research both personal and executive events of their chosen Commander in Chief. It's great for a President's Day activity, a substitute teacher, or for any unit that studies the United States Presidents. Helpful websites are even included to help students find appropriate informati
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Also included in:Â Civics & US Government Lesson, Activities, Simulations and More: The Bundle
Digital Memorial Day | Google Slides â„¢ for Google Classroom â„¢
Help your students better understand the history behind Memorial Day with this digital, fun, interactive, and engaging resource for your distance learning! Students in 4th and 5th grades will enjoy the informative reading. Many 3rd grade students have also enjoyed this packet of activities. Use this Memorial Day Google Slidesâ„¢ resource in your Google Classroomâ„¢!This great resource can be used for assessment or as a teaching tool. Many Common Core objectives are covered.For the printable version
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4th - 5th
Also included in:Â Memorial Day Activities Digital AND Printable Memorial Day
TRADING CARDS: Summarize the Lives of History Influencers | Biography Summaries
Want a new format for documenting historical figures in your elementary or middle school classes? In this creative writing format, students will create trading cards that explain the main idea for each historical influencer. Originally intended for studying the explorers in the "Age of Exploration," this project can be used alongside other topics such as: inventors, founding fathers, presidents, revolutionary war figures, civil war leaders, economists, literary figures, composers, mathematicia
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5th - 8th
American Revolution Historical Figures Research Project
Time for a little research? This American Revolution Biography Project does just that! The project focuses on common core informational reading, writing, language, and speaking & listening standards.A 2+ week research project based on the historical figures of the American Revolution. Revolutionary War heroes, traitors, and other key individuals will be assigned or chosen by students for research. Students are required to write a 3-5 paragraph essay, give a speech, and present a visual aid o
US States & Territories: 55 Reading Comprehensions w/ Questions & Answer Key
One reading comprehension for every state and territory! That's 55 reading comprehensions!Each state and region has a rich history and offer something unique to the country. How did the state form? How did it become part of the country? What significant events happened there? What's unique about it? These passages answer these questions and can help teach your students about the importance of each US state and the history behind it. Additionally, you'll find information about heritage, traditio
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Pledge of Allegiance Activities | Worksheets | Digital AND Printable
This Pledge of Allegiance resource includes both Google Slidesâ„¢ for your Google Classroomâ„¢ and also the PRINTABLE version for your in-person teaching! Students read about the History of the Pledge of Allegiance and complete engaging activities. Perfect for your 4th and 5th graders, #distance learning, and at-home learning fun!Save more than 30% with this bundle!The resource is great to use during back to school or any other patriotic holiday! Labor Day, Flag Day, Constitution Day, Memorial Day,
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3rd - 5th
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Ground Zero by Alan Gratz Novel Study Questions Google Slidesâ„¢ Compatible
This product includes 212 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel Ground Zero written by Alan Gratz. This book is a highly engaging and suspenseful historical fiction novel with many timely themes. This story opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.Book Themes: Family, Survival, 9/11, War, Resilience, Afghanistan, U.S. History, Multiple P
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4th - 7th
American History Musical for Kids INSTANT DOWNLOAD
American History Time Travelers tells the story of U.S. history from before European settlement through the present day through comedy and modern pop music! All the major events are covered and so are your fifth grade state standards, as well as common core! The show focuses on a history teacher and her uninterested students, as she takes them through time to bring the events of U.S. History to life.Topics covered: European exploration and colonization of America, Revolutionary War, Civil War,
Passport SS GRADE 4 (ALL 5 UNITS) (5) Unit Plans & (52) Lesson Plans
GRADE 4 COMPLETE ALL 5 UNITS: UNIT PLANS AND ALL LESSON PLANSUnit 1: Geography of NY StateUnit 2: Native AmericansUnit 3: ColonialUnit 4: FreedomUnit 5: Empire State5 UNIT PLANS52 Lesson Plans
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4th
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Article of the Week Bell Ringer Complete WWII Bundle
Articles of the Week can be used as a bell ringer to practice a variety of literacy skills, such as using evidence, summarizing, short response writing, and grammar practice. This bundle includes 7 Articles of the Week that integrate social studies standards on WWII. The bundle includes: Week #1: Introduction to WWII – Infographics of WWIIWeek #2: Pearl Harbor – Interviews of two WWII VeteransWeek #3: U.S. Enters WWII – Primary Source: FDR’s Day of Infamy SpeechWeek #4: Japanese Internment - In
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4th - 6th
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Article of the Week Bell Ringer Holocaust During WWII
This Articles of the Week can be used as a bell ringer to practice a variety of literacy skills, such as using evidence, summarizing, short response writing, and grammar practice. I have created Articles of the Week that integrate social studies standards. This Article of the Week is a nonfiction text about the Holocaust during WWII.
The procedure for Articles of the week is simple. Students read the article on Monday and answer comprehension questions. On Tuesday, they read another
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4th - 6th
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Prepositional Phrases - Grammar In Context Writing Lessons for 4th / 5th Grade
Teach 4th- and 5th-grade students how to write with prepositional phrases, not just memorize the grammar rules about them!With Jivey's Write On! Grammar Integration Resources, you'll be teaching grammar in context during your writing time through exploration, revision, and application. This print-and-teach resource, aligned with best-practices, provides lessons and activities on the use of prepositional phrases and should be incorporated into your writing lessons. The lessons and activities in t
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4th - 5th
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Also included in:Â Grammar In Context Writing Lessons GROWING BUNDLE for 4th / 5th Grade
The Industrial Revolution - American History, Factories, Child Labor, Housing
Teach your students the incredible story of the dawn of the Industrial Revolution in America in the early 1900s.This resource will enable you to teach your students History in a unique hands-on way. You will have active class participation by all your students, even your most reluctant readers. This resource is ready for you to print and hand out to your students. There are four acts in all, and each tells part of the story of the industrial revolution. You will assign your students lines,
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Not Grade Specific
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Someplace to Call Home Novel Study Questions Google Slidesâ„¢ Compatible
This product includes 112 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel Someplace to Call Home written by Sandra Dallas. This book is an engaging historical fiction novel with many important themes. This story opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.Book Themes: Family, Great Depression, Bullying, Self-Awareness, Empathy, Dust BowlThis book is
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3rd - 6th
Texas & USA
Texas & US History Bundle (4th, 5th, 6th, 7th Grade).Over 200 Texas and US history worksheets and images for upper elementary social studies. Preview is typical of Download, or follow links for full previews. You get the following:Texas Overview (17)USA - Map OutlineUSA - 2-letter AbbreviationsPhysical MapState Seal Coloring PageFlag Coloring PageMap - CountiesMap - Bodies of WaterMap - Cities and RoadsMap - Federal LandMap - General MapMap - Major CitiesMap OutlineOverview WorksheetGeograp
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4th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Texas & USA
Article of the Week Declaration of Independence
Are you looking for materials aligned to the new 2019-2020 TN Ready SS Standards? This Articles of the Week can be used as a bell ringer to practice a variety of literacy skills, such as using evidence, summarizing, short response writing, and grammar practice. This Article of the Week is an informational text about the Declaration of Independence. It highlights Thomas Jefferson and John Hancock's importance.
My Articles of the Week are used for a variety of purposes, including:
• Increasing c
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4th - 5th
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Also included in:Â U.S. History, Prior to 1850, Articles of the Week Mega Bundle Pack
FREE - Grammar | Oregon Trail Worksheet (Gr. 3-7)
FREE - Grammar Bundle - Editing - Language Skills | Oregon Trail Worksheet (Grade 3-7). In this grammar freebees printables: 3 Oregon Trail paragraphs (answers will vary). + + + + + + + + Oregon Trail is part of Editing & Grammar Bundle: 91 Worksheets, which includes the following... Click links for full previews. A) Language Skills: 44 WorksheetsBasic• Sentences• Paragraphs• Nouns• Verbs• Adjectives• Adverbs• PrepositionsIntermediate• Apostrophes• Commas I• Commas II• Quotation Ma
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3rd - 7th
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Also included in:Â US History Bundle
Article of the Week Bell Ringer Boston Tea Party
This Articles of the Week can be used as a bell ringer to practice a variety of literacy skills, such as using evidence, summarizing, short response writing, and grammar practice. I have created Articles of the Week that integrate social studies standards. This Article of the Week is a nonfiction text about the Boston Tea Party.
The procedure for Articles of the week is simple. Students read the article on Monday and answer comprehension questions. On Tuesday, they read another short related
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4th - 5th
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Also included in:Â U.S. History, Prior to 1850, Articles of the Week Mega Bundle Pack
Bill of Rights | Shared Reading Lesson Plan
Need to teach both the Bill of Rights AND reading, writing, and grammar skills? Save time by integrating Social Studies into your Reading Workshop! This fast and focused shared reading lesson includes 5 days of detailed lesson plans and resources. Options for use in your Google Classroom are also included in this versatile and easy to use resource!PLEASE NOTE:The shared text in this lesson is NOT a complete list of all 10 amendments in the Bill of Rights. The purpose of this resource is to provi
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3rd - 5th
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Texas Social Studies
Texas Social Studies Activities (3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Grade)Fifteen Texas social studies famous people worksheets, using Wikipedia or Google. Preview same as Download. You get the following 15 worksheets:Audie Murphy - WWII heroBarbara Jordan - lawmakerDavy Crockett - frontiersmanDwight D. Eisenhower - PresidentGeorge H.W. Bush - PresidentGeorge W. Bush - PresidentHoward Hughes - industrialistLyndon B. Johnson - PresidentMary Kay Ash - businesswomanRed Adair - firefighterSam Houston - President of
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in:Â Texas
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