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National Maritime Day Comprehensive Educational Resource Pack – Worksheets

By The Kidz Lab

Engage your students with this all-inclusive National Maritime Day resource pack! Perfect for grades 4-8, this comprehensive set includes reading passages, comprehension questions, quizzes, fill-in-the-blank exercises, true/false activities, and answer keys—all designed to teach students about the history, significance, and modern impact of the maritime industry.

What’s Included:

Informative Reading Passages: Covering the origins of National Maritime Day, the role of the maritime industry in global trade, wartime contributions of mariners, and future innovations.
Skill-Building Worksheets: Multiple-choice questions, short-answer prompts, and fill-in-the-blank exercises to reinforce learning.
Critical Thinking Activities: True/false statements and discussion questions to encourage deeper analysis.
Answer Keys: Save time with ready-to-use answer keys for all activities.
Versatile Use: Ideal for social studies, history, or career readiness lessons, as well as homeschooling or substitute plans.

Why Teachers Love It:

Aligned with Standards: Supports reading comprehension, critical thinking, and real-world connections.
Print-and-Go Convenience: No prep required—just download and teach!
Engaging Content: Brings maritime history to life with relatable examples and interactive tasks.

Perfect for: National Maritime Day (May 22nd), units on transportation, careers, or global trade, and cross-curricular lessons combining history and environmental science.

Download now and set sail for an unforgettable learning adventure!

National Maritime Day, maritime industry, reading comprehension, worksheets, social studies, global trade, history activities, middle school resources, no-prep lessons.

Social Studies - History

U.S. History

World History

$3.00

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Worksheet Music,Culture& History Activities

By The Kidz Lab

Immerse your students in the vibrant culture of New Orleans with this engaging Jazz & Heritage Festival resource pack! Perfect for grades 4-12, this comprehensive unit explores the history, music, food, and economic impact of one of America’s most iconic festivals. With ready-to-use worksheets, quizzes, and interactive activities, students will discover the multicultural roots of Louisiana while building critical thinking and reading comprehension skills.

What’s Included:

Informative Reading Passages: Covering the festival’s origins, musical diversity, cultural exhibits, and economic impact.
Student Activities: Fill-in-the-blank exercises, multiple-choice quizzes, true/false questions, and short-answer prompts.
Cultural Exploration: Lessons on Cajun, zydeco, and gospel music, plus traditional Louisiana food and crafts.
Real-World Connections: Discussion questions on tourism, community pride, and how festivals preserve heritage.
Answer Keys: Save time with complete answer keys for all activities.

Why Teachers Love It:

Cross-Curricular: Integrates music, social studies, geography, and economics.
Engaging & Interactive: Brings the festival to life with relatable content and hands-on tasks.
Flexible Use: Ideal for whole-class lessons, group projects, or independent study.
No Prep Required: Print or assign digitally for seamless classroom integration.

Perfect For:

Music and arts classes
Social studies units on cultural heritage
Louisiana state history
Black History Month (highlighting jazz and blues traditions)
End-of-year fun activities

Help students experience the soul of New Orleans—download today!

Social Studies - History

U.S. History

Other (Social Studies - History)

$3.00

Lesson Plan on The 4th of July

By Bright Classroom Ideas Marketplace

Bring history to life with this ready-to-use 90-minute lesson on the 4th of July! Perfect for middle and high school students, this engaging plan uses a fun YouTube video to explain the real story behind Independence Day.

Students will learn key facts, explore myths, and discover how the holiday began. The lesson includes a warm-up activity, guided video viewing, a short lecture, and class discussion.

It also comes with a printable worksheet full of activities: true or false, fill in the blanks, matching, short answers, and a creative writing task. An easy-to-follow answer key is included.

No prep needed! Just print and go. Great for history, social studies, or American culture classes.

Your students will enjoy learning about the past in a fun and meaningful way. This lesson builds critical thinking, reading, and writing skills.

Celebrate Independence Day with more than fireworks—teach the history behind it!

Download it today and make your lesson memorable and educational.

Social Studies - History

U.S. History

$1.25

Lesson Plan on Juneteenth

By Bright Classroom Ideas Marketplace

Looking for a powerful, ready-to-use history lesson about Juneteenth? This 90-minute lesson plan is just what you need. It’s clear, engaging, and packed with facts your students will remember. The lesson includes a short, informative video, a guided discussion, and easy-to-follow notes. Students will explore the history behind Juneteenth, the delay in emancipation, and the impact of the 13th Amendment.

The best part? It comes with a printable worksheet full of activities—short answers, true or false, vocabulary matching, a timeline task, and a reflection question. An answer key is included, so grading is quick and easy.

This lesson makes space for deep thinking without being overwhelming. It helps students connect the past with today’s ongoing fight for justice. Whether you're teaching U.S. History, African American Studies, or a current events unit, this resource fits right in.

No prep needed. Just print, play the video, and guide the conversation. Perfect for middle or high school. Teach Juneteenth in a way that’s meaningful, honest, and easy to remember. Your students will thank you.

U.S. History

World History

$1.29

Lesson Plan on the American Civil War

By Bright Classroom Ideas Marketplace

This engaging 90-minute lesson plan introduces Grades 5–8 students to the key events, causes, and impact of the American Civil War. Centered around the animated YouTube video The American Civil War Explained, the lesson includes interactive discussions, guided note-taking, and a comprehensive student worksheet. Students explore important topics such as slavery, states’ rights, the secession of Southern states, major battles, the Emancipation Proclamation, and the war’s lasting legacy.

Through a mix of multimedia, critical thinking questions, and short writing tasks, learners develop a deeper understanding of the war’s historical significance. The included worksheet features a timeline activity, vocabulary matching, true/false questions, short answers, and character identification, all with an answer key for easy assessment.

The lesson encourages active participation, critical reflection, and historical empathy. It’s ideal for classroom use during a U.S. history unit and adaptable for both in-person and distance learning. This lesson helps students connect past events to present-day issues of equality, unity, and the importance of civil rights in American history.

Social Studies - History

U.S. History

$1.25

Lesson Plan on Memorial Day

By Bright Classroom Ideas Marketplace

This 90-minute lesson introduces students to the history, meaning, and modern observance of Memorial Day in the United States. Using the educational video “What Is Memorial Day?” as a foundation, students will explore the origins of the holiday, key historical events, and how it is commemorated today.

The lesson includes vocabulary development, comprehension questions, timeline creation, and international comparisons with similar holidays like Remembrance Day and ANZAC Day. Students will also engage in reflective writing to consider the importance of honoring those who have served in the military. A printable worksheet with engaging activities and an answer key is included to support learning and classroom discussion.

Perfect for upper elementary and middle school learners, this lesson encourages critical thinking, empathy, and historical understanding.

Holidays/Seasonal

Social Studies - History

U.S. History

$1.25

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Martin luther king jr - Black History Month Number tracing 1-20 Math Activities

By Kingdom of Printables

These were much needed for my students to practice counting and number formations! Great big graphics and big open spaces for students to write numbers in!

Kids will Learn how to write numbers from 1 - 20 .

What You will Get

40 Pages
PDF + PNG Format
HIGH QUALITY

NOTE

This is a digital item.
No physical product or printed material will be shipped.
No refunds as this is a digital product.

$7.00

$2.00

Black History Month - Martin luther king jr lines & shapes AND Number tracing

By Kingdom of Printables

These were much needed for my students to practice counting and number formations! Great big graphics and big open spaces for students to write numbers in!

Kids will Learn how to write numbers from 1 - 20 .

handwriting tracing and writing skills with all different kinds of Lines & Shapes . This is an amazing method to teach kids how they can Write step by step by copying .

What You will Get

60 Pages
PDF + PNG Format
HIGH QUALITY

NOTE

This is a digital item.
No physical product or printed material will be shipped.
No refunds as this is a digital product.

$10.99

$2.49

Martin luther king jr - Black History Month Letters & Number Tracing

By Kingdom of Printables

This Printable Worksheets is a great way for your little one to learn basic handwriting tracing and writing skills with all different kinds of Letters And Numbers . This is an amazing method to teach kids how they can Write step by step by copying .

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

92 Pages ( PDF + PNG )
Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper
High-resolution images
Unlimited prints
Great for kids, boys and girls

JUST DOWNLOAD, PRINT AND GET STARTED

$12.49

$3.99

Martin luther king jr - Black History Month Number tracing 1-10 Math Activities

By Kingdom of Printables

These were much needed for my students to practice counting and number formations! Great big graphics and big open spaces for students to write numbers in!

Kids will Learn how to write numbers from 1 - 10 .

What You will Get

20 Pages
PDF + PNG Format
HIGH QUALITY

NOTE

This is a digital item.
No physical product or printed material will be shipped.
No refunds as this is a digital product.

JUST DOWNLOAD, PRINT AND GET STARTED

Black History Month

Math

U.S. History

$5.00

$3.50

Martin luther king jr - Black History Month Easy Sudoku With Solutions

By Kingdom of Printables

This is an excellent starter worksheet of puzzles, the right choice for a child's first introduction to sudoku, good activity that reinforces logic and problem-solving, this worksheet is perfect for road trips or anytime you need some peace and quiet without resorting to turning on the TV.

Fun February Activities

What You will Get

25 Pages of Puzzles
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PDF + PNG

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Black History Month

Martin Luther King Day

U.S. History

$6.00

$3.99

Veterans Veteran's Day Word Search Puzzles With Solutions - November Activities

By Kingdom of Printables

Word search Activities are a great way to relax, train the brain, and enhance visual acuity. And with large print puzzles, even people with vision problems can enjoy these benefits.

What You will Get

20 Pages With Solution
HIGH QUALITY
PDF + PNG

NOTE

This is a digital item.
No physical product or printed material will be shipped.
No refunds as this is a digital product.

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U.S. History

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Veterans Veteran's Day Mazes Puzzles With Solutions - November Games Activities

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