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AMERICAN HISTORY AND
GEOGRAPHY
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LEARNING THE UNITED STATES
MAP |
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Learning
the United States Map
An
introductory lesson plan on
learning the map of the
United States. |
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GREAT AMERICANS LESSON |
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Great
Americans Lesson
A
lesson plan on great Americans. |
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SPACE EXPLORATION LESSON
PLAN |
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Space
Exploration Lesson Plan
A lesson plan on outer space exploration. |
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STATES AND CAPITALS - STATES
RIDDLE |
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States
and Capitals - States Riddle
A social studies project on the states and
capitals. |
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GEORGE WASHINGTON LESSON |
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George
Washington Lesson
An
American History reading comprehension printable
on George Washington. |
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THOMAS JEFFERSON LESSON |
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Thomas
Jefferson Lesson
Learn
about Thomas Jefferson. |
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MORE BIOGRAPHIES - LIFE
STORIES |
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Christopher
Columbus Lesson
Learn
about Christopher Columbus.
Susan
B. Anthony
Lesson and worksheet on Susan B. Anthony.
Franklin
D. Roosevelt
Bibliography on President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Includes reading passage, and comprehension
questions and answers.
Henry
Ford
Henry Ford reading comprehension.
John F.
Kennedy
A biography and lesson on the life of President
John F. Kennedy.
Betsy Ross and the American Flag
A biography on Betsy Ross
and the American Flag.
Pocahontas
The story of Pocahontas, and
John Smith.
Davy Crockett
The life and story of Davy
Crockett.
The Wright Brothers: Wilbur and Orville Wright
A lesson on Wilbur and
Orville Wright, and the
beginning of flight.
Paul Revere
A biography on Revolutionary
Paul Revere.
Marie Antoinette
A biography on Marie
Antoinette.
James Madison
A biography on President
James Madison.
John Adams
A biography on John Adams,
the 2nd president
of the United States.
Benjamin Harrison
A biography on 23rd
president, Benjamin
Harrison.
Theodore Roosevelt
A biography on President
Theodore Roosevelt.
Herbert Hoover
A biography on President
Herbert Hoover.
Molly Brown
Famous American Molly Brown
and her life, including her
survival on the Titanic.
Woodrow Wilson
President Woodrow Wilson.
Amelia Earhart
Famous American pilot Amelia Earhart.
Martin Luther King Jr.
Learn about Martin Luther King Jr.
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Learn about the life of Hillary Rodham Clinton.
Booker T. Washington
Learn about the life of Booker T. Washington.
Frederick Douglass
Learn about the life of Frederick Douglass.
Paul Robeson
Learn about the life of athlete, actor, singer, writer, and civil rights activist Paul Robeson.
Eleanor Roosevelt
Learn about the life of Eleanor Roosevelt. |
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MORE AMERICAN HISTORY LESSONS |
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The
Declaration of Independence
Declaration of Independence lesson worksheet.
Coming to America: A Pilgrim Story Lesson
The history of the Pilgrims
in England, their voyage on
the Mayflower to America,
and the first Thanksgiving.
Jamestown
The Jamestown colony, and
early American settlers.
The 13 Colonies
An American History lesson
on the 13 colonies.
Ellis Island
Ellis Island and the history
of immigration in America.
War of 1812
The War of 1812, important
battles, and other
historical facts.
Pearl Harbor
The Japanese attack on Pearl
Harbor, and World War 2.
The Great Depression
The history of the Great
Depression in the United
States.
The New Deal
FDR and the New Deal.
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NATIVE AMERICANS |
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Native
Americans
After reading and researching information about
the Navajo tribe, students will be able
understand the culture and traditions of the
tribe and make comparisons to their own culture.
The Mound Builders
A lesson on the Mound
Builders and native American
Indian history.
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THE CIVIL WAR |
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Civil War: The North
A general overview lesson on the Civil war and the
North. Topics include the differences
between the North and South, slavery, the
Abolitionists, the Underground Railroad, Fort
Sumter, the battles, the Emancipation
Proclamation, Gettysburg, and the end to the
Confederacy.
Civil War:
The South
A lesson on the south during the American Civil
War. Includes life in the south, north and
south differences, the Confederacy, and
secession.
Ulysses S. Grant
The presidency of Ulysses S.
Grant. |
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NORTH AMERICA GEOGRAPHY |
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North
America Geography
A lesson on the geography of North America.
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THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER |
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The Mighty Mississippi River
History and commerce along the Mississippi river.
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GEOGRAPHY |
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My Favorite Places in School Book
To understand the human and physical characteristics of various places within the school.
Geography Acrostic Poem
To describe the human and physical characteristics of a particular region as expressed through an acrostic poem.
The Five Themes of Geography: Let’s Get Civil!
To understand the ways people have adapted to and modified their environment in the United States.
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT |
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United
States Three Branches of Government
Students learn about the 3 branches of Government
in the U.S.
How
a Bill Becomes a Law
Students learn about the 3 branches of Government
in the U.S.
The U.S.
Constitution
History of the the U. S. Constitution and how the
government is set up.
The Bill of
Rights
The U.S. Bill of Rights including the ten
amendments. |
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WHAT IS GOVERNMENT AND WHAT
SHOULD IT DO? |
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What is Government?
An introduction to the concepts of government and
citizenship.
Why is
Government Necessary?
This lesson continues to introduce students to the
concepts of government and citizenship, as they
learn that government provides order, safety,
and protects rights.
Where does
Government get its Authority?
Students learn where government gets its authority
and learn to identify figures of authority along
with the concepts of elected and appointed.
What Kinds of Laws
are There?
An introduction to different types of laws and
rules that can be found in the United States.
How are Laws
Enforced?
A lesson on law enforcement and mediation.
Are all Laws Good
Ones?
Not all laws are equally fair or enforceable.
What Kinds
of Government are There?
An explanation of limited
and unlimited governments
and related power.
Why do we Need
Limited Government?
Why limited government is
necessary for citizen
involvement.
What are My
Individual Rights?
Learn the difference between
personal, political, and
economic rights.
Review and
Assessment
What is government review
and assessment. This
lesson concludes the unit.
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WORLD HISTORY |
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People from Around the World
A lesson on the different
cultures, holidays, and
other traditions from around
the world.
The Aztecs
Learn about the Aztecs of
Mexico, their culture, and
religion.
Code of Hammurabi
History lesson on the Code
of Hammurabi.
The Seven Wonders of the World
Learn about the seven
wonders of the world, and
ancient history.
History of the Olympics
A history of the Olympics
and the ancient Greek games.
Ancient Babylon
Learn about ancient
Babylonian empires and the
destruction of the city of
Babylon.
Ancient Pompeii
The ancient Italian city of
Pompeii.
Matteo Ricci: Missionary to the East
A lesson on Matteo Ricci,
missionary to China and the
East.
The French Revolution
The causes and events of the
French Revolution.
Alexander the Great
A lesson on Alexander the
Great, and his life story.
Julius Caesar
A lesson on Julius Caesar
and the ancient Roman
empire.
Anne Frank
A lesson on Anne Frank, the
young Jewish girl, and
Germany during WW II.
Achilles, Troy, and the Trojan Horse
A lesson on the life of
Achilles, Troy, and the
Trojan Horse.
The Titanic
The famous ship, the
Titanic, and its doomed
maiden voyage. |
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WORLD HISTORY AND CULTURE |
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The Caribbean
History, geography, and culture of the Caribbean.
China - Life and
Culture
Life and culture of China.
India - Life and
Culture
Life and culture of India.
Italy - Life and
Culture
Life and culture of Italy.
Mexico - Life and
Culture
Life and culture of Mexico.
Poland - Life and
Culture
Life and culture of Poland. |
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HOLIDAYS |
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Earth Day
Students recount the history and purpose of Earth Day.
Cinco de Mayo
Students learn facts about the history of Cinco de Mayo and the Battle of Puebla.
Mothers Day
Students learn about Mothers Day.
Fathers Day
Students learn about Fathers Day, and compare and contrast it to Mothers day.
Memorial Day
Students learn about Memorial Day and why it is celebrated.
Flag Day
Students learn about Flag Day and the history of the American flag.
Independence Day
Students learn about Independence day, or the 4th of July.
Labor Day
Students learn about the history of Labor Day.
Columbus Day
Students learn about Columbus Day.
Halloween
Students learn about Halloween, its history, and ways of celebrating.
Veterans Day
Learn about Veterans Day, and its history.
Thanksgiving
Learn about Thanksgiving, and its history.
Christmas
Learn about Christmas, and its history.
Hanukkah
Learn about Hanukkah, its history, and why it is celebrated.
Kwanzaa
Learn about Kwanzaa, its history, and why it is celebrated.
New Years and New Year’s Resolutions
Learn about New Years Day, its history, and why it is celebrated.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Learn about Martin Luther King Jr.
Chinese New Year
Learn about Chinese New Year, symbolism, legends, and how it is celebrated.
Groundhog Day
Learn about the tradition and history of Groundhog Day.
Black History Month
Learn about Black History Month.
Valentines Day
Learn about the tradition and history of Valentines Day.
Saint Patrick’s Day
Learn about the tradition and history of Saint Patrick’s Day.
Easter
Learn about the tradition and history of Easter.
Women’s History Month
Learn about Women’s History Month.
Election Day
Learn about Election Day. |
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MUSIC HISTORY |
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The Evolution of Music
The history and evolution of
music.
Guitars
The history of the guitar. |
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SPORTS HISTORY |
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Jackie Robinson
Learn about the life of Jackie Robinson and his baseball career.
Nadia Comaneci
Learn about the life of gymnast Nadia Comaneci.
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OTHER SOCIAL STUDIES AND LIFE SKILLS TOPICS |
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Sharing is Caring
A lesson on sharing and good citizenship.
Good
Citizenship
A lesson on good citizenship including
responsibility, and treating people with
respect.
Living in a
Community
A lesson on living in a community and how you can
be a productive citizen.
Transportation
A lesson on various forms of transportation.
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ADDITIONAL SOCIAL STUDIES
LESSONS AND WORKSHEETS |
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Geography
Geography lessons and worksheets.
World History and Culture
World History and Culture lessons and worksheets.
U.S. History
U.S. History lessons and worksheets.
Community
Community lessons and worksheets.
Economics
Economics lessons and worksheets.
Human Rights
Human rights lessons and worksheets.
Government
Government lessons and worksheets.
Environment
Environment lessons and worksheets.
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