U.S. History Resources (by date, oldest first)
FREEBIE: 9/11 Reading Passage, Q & A, and Note-Taking Sheets
By Homeschool with Big Easy Homeschooling Mom
This detailed resource package includes a thorough reading passage on 9/11, exploring the causes, events, and consequences of this pivotal moment in history. It comes with 20 critical questions, an answer key, and note-taking sheets for students making this resource perfect for engaging your upper middle and high school students.
FREEBIE The History and Significance of Labor Day
By Homeschool with Big Easy Homeschooling Mom
Dive into the history and significance of Labor Day with this comprehensive educational resource. Perfect for upper middle to high school students, this freebie includes a detailed and complex reading passage on the origins and evolution of Labor Day, along with 20 thought-provoking questions and a separate answer key. Also included are note-taking sheets to enhance student engagement and retention. This resource is ideal for history lessons, social studies classes, or as an enrichment activity leading up to Labor Day.
Presidential Election 2020 - Distance Learning & Paper Based
By FUNctional Academics Educator
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This is a NO PREP resource!
This is both a digital and paper based resource.
This download includes:
- 8 different reading pages
- 3 activity pages with 20 questions
- Activity pages also available in Google Slides
- Google Slide vocabulary matching page
- 2 Google Forms with 25 questions. These Google Forms are self-grading helping you to collect data and save time.
- Link to Kahoot game with 24 slides/ questions
- Optional follow up activities
With the upcoming election growing closer students are seeing coverage of it everywhere they turn. This resource is designed as an introductory lesson to the election, political parties and candidates. Students will learn about the presidential and vice presidential candidates, eight key election vocabulary terms, and the political parties. Students will apply learned information with fill in the blank worksheets, differentiate between Democratic and Republican worksheet, a sorting activity and Google Forms.
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Holiday Toy Trends Mini Research Unit
By Three Little Homeschoolers
Every year there's that ONE holiday toy that captures the hearts of kids and sends parents off to the store to grab the last one. This mini unit covers the history of Christmas toys through four decades (some of which you will remember!). The unit is divided into three parts and relies heavily on student research. The parts can be done at your own pace over the course of a week or over several weeks.
Part One
-Includes two reading passages, one about the history of holiday gift giving and one about the rise of the toy industry.
-Research Project: Students are given four worksheets, one for each of the decades (1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s), and they must research toy trends for each decade
Part Two
-All of part two is in the included PowerPoint. This covers holiday advertising, starting with the early days of ads, through the department store catalog, and into modern television commercials.
-There are three links to toy commercials from the 70s, 80s, and 90s to watch with students
Part Three
-In part three, students will conduct an interview with an older friend or family member about their own holiday toy memories
-Final Project: Students pick one of three final projects to complete. Each project relates back to a different part of the unit.
This unit is geared towards a classroom, but is easily adapted to a homeschooler...in fact, I originally created it for mine! Every research activity is done solo and the PowerPoint can easily be used just for one or a handful of kiddos. This is also easily adaptable, in case you want to change anything for your students, but is no-prep, ready to go, as it is!
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Christmas Around the World - Who is/What is Cards
Middle School Vocabulary Worksheet {plain and themed versions}
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The US Constitution Readings Comprehension and Posters (1st Grade)
By Elementary divas
Are you looking for an engaging way to help introduce your students to the U.S Constitution and the three branches of government? This packet is designed as an introduction to your curriculum with short passages and comprehension questions. It is a quick no prep packet.
Use this packet to give your students a basic understanding before jumping into a new topic. Great for homework, early finishers, homeschool, special education, morning work, the possibilities are endless.
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Branches of Government Fact Sheet
The Constitution Fact Sheet
US Constitution KWL Chart
Reading Passages with Comprehension Questions For:
- Executive Branch Passage
- James Madison Passage
- Judicial Branch Passage
- Legislative Branch Passage
- The Constitution Passage
- Philadelphia Convention
Black and White Posters For:
- Judicial Branch
- Executive Branch
- Legislative Branch
- The First Flag
The Three Branches of Government Interactive Notebook Page
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U.S. Constitution & Bill of Rights WebQuest & STAAR Review | Distance Learning
By Innovations in Technology
In this lesson, students learn interesting facts about the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights as they complete a WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) to answer questions about each topic. There are three editable WebQuests included: one for the U.S. Constitution, one for the Bill of Rights, and one that combines the two, so that teachers can easily use these as a part of their lesson. A complete answer key is provided for the WebQuests for easy grading, along with resources for both teachers and students. The student questions are included in both a print version and a digital (editable) version to make it easy for students to complete the lesson digitally or on paper.
Also included with this unit is a word search puzzle with a full answer key that is great for early finishers or to supplement the lesson. Additionally, after these introductory activities, students create a collection of their research and any other materials their teacher provides on the topic using the free Web 2.0 tool, Wakelet (www.wakelet.com).
This lesson is intended to be an introduction to the topic and was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in upper elementary or high school as well, and lets students combine technology with social studies. Students will find this lesson helpful in preparing and reviewing for standardized testing (such as STAAR). This is also a great lesson for Constitution Day or to leave for a substitute teacher!
This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.
Files included:
· Teacher & Student Resources
· Learning about the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights WebQuest
Activities (print and editable digital files included for each topic, as well as a
combined version)
· Learning about U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights WebQuest Answer Key
· U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights Word Search (with answer key)
· Resource Curation Project in Wakelet (includes rubric)
· Quick Start Tutorial for Wakelet
Approximate Lesson Duration:
· Constitution WebQuest - 1 (50 minute) class period
· Bill of Rights WebQuest – 1 (50 minute) class period
· Word Search Puzzle – 15 minutes
· Wakelet Curation Project – 1.5 to 2 (50 minute) class periods
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History of the Civil War - WebQuest & Timeline Project
By Innovations in Technology
This unit connects learning with technology to Social Studies. This is perfect for technology class or for use in a Social Studies or History classroom that wants to incorporate technology with a lesson. No download is required to use either Adobe Express (www.adobe.com/express) or Canva (www.canva.com) - both free products, making it easy for teachers who are not able to download software on classroom computers to still give their students a choice in learning. Alternatively, this lesson can be completed using MS Word/PowerPoint or Google Docs/Slides if the teacher prefers.
To begin the lesson, students complete a webquest to learn about the Civil War. Student handouts in both print and digital formats are included, along with an answer key for easy grading. Additionally, a wordsearch puzzle with answer key is included, perfect for early finishers or to include with the lesson.
Next, students are provided with a quick tutorial for both Canva and Adobe Express, as well as links to other resources to help them with their project. The tutorials are intended to help students get started with the program and then use the resources within the program to refine their creations. Students create a timeline about the history of the civil war after conducting research. They use that information along with graphics, pictures and backgrounds from the Internet and also supplied in Adobe Express or Canva to create a finished presentation that explains the timeline of events during the Civil War and add their own opinions and insights to the project.
This is an excellent creative project to add to a unit on the Civil War or other social studies lessons on the growth and development of the United States. The project was created for grades 6-8 but could easily be used with upper elementary or high school students.
Materials Required
· Access to computers for each student (or pair of students)
· Internet access
Project Duration (approximate)
· Introduction to the Lesson: Review expectations, overview of the program .5-1 (50 minute class period)
· WebQuest – 1 (50 minute) class period
· Word Search Puzzle – approximately 15-20 minutes
· Student research and timeline creation: 3-5 (50 minute) class periods
· Presentations to the class of each project (optional): Time will vary depending on class size and time allotted for discussion of each presentation.
Files Included with this Lesson
· Teacher & Student Notes and Resources
· WebQuest with Answer Key (digital and print versions)
· Word Search Puzzle with Answer Key
· Student Timeline Project Expectations and Grading Rubric
· Getting Started Tutorial for Adobe Express
· Getting Started Tutorial for Canva
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Fun Facts about Independence Day - July 4 - WebQuest & Word Search Puzzle
By Innovations in Technology
Lesson Overview
In this lesson, students learn fun facts about Independence Day (July 4) as they complete a WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) to answer questions about the topic. A complete answer key is provided for easy grading, along with resources for both teachers and students. Two versions of the WebQuest are included to let teachers print the questions or to provide them digitally as an interactive page in an editable Microsoft PowerPoint file. Also included is a word search puzzle with answer key, perfect as a part of the lesson, or as an extension activity for early finishers.
This lesson was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in upper elementary as well.
This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.
Materials Required:
- Computers with Internet access for each student (or pair of students)
- Software such as Microsoft Word or Google Docs
Files included:
- Teacher & Student Resources
- WebQuest questions for students - print and digital versions (editable)
- WebQuest Answer Key (non-editable, .pdf)
- Word Search Puzzle with Answer Key
Approximate Lesson Duration:
- 1 – 1.5 (50 minute) class periods
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US States and Capitals Word Search and Crossword Puzzles
By Educate and Create
This product includes 4 puzzles- 2 word searchs and 2 crossword puzzles. A fun and easy way for your students to review all 50 states in the United States of America and their capitals.
States Word Search
- Word Search for all 50 States
- Answer key
State Capitals Word Search
- Word Search for all 50 State Capitals
- Answer key
State Capitals Crossword Puzzles
- 2 Crossword puzzles for State Capitals.
-25 State Capitals in each.
- Answer key
US States and Capitals Word Search and Crossword Puzzles
By Educate and Create
This product includes 4 puzzles- 2 word searchs and 2 crossword puzzles. A fun and easy way for your students to review all 50 states in the United States of America and their capitals.
States Word Search
- Word Search for all 50 States
- Answer key
State Capitals Word Search
- Word Search for all 50 State Capitals
- Answer key
State Capitals Crossword Puzzles
- 2 Crossword puzzles for State Capitals.
-25 State Capitals in each.
- Answer key
Alaska Research Project with Reading Comprehension and Time Line
By Jennifer Connett
Learn about the history of Alaska and its state symbols with this state research project. This Alaska research project contains cards with real pictures, reading passages with comprehension questions, and two forms of research recording activities. Students can use the passages, posters and cards to answer the research questions in the two books, or conduct their own research through books or the internet. The preview shows a sampling of each part of this packet.
What is included?
Basic State Poster
State Symbol Cards with real photographs where available
History Time Line Cards with real photographs where available
Reading Comprehension Passages
- Alaska History
- Weather and Climate
- Agriculture and Industry
Fun Facts and Information Pages
Writing Activities
State Research Flip Book Pages
- Basic Facts
- Where is this State?
- Major Landmarks
- Flag
- State Symbols
- Interesting Facts
State Report Book Pages (Choose the pages according to what your focus is.)
- Basic Facts
- Location
- Flag
- State Map
- State Symbols
- Major Landmarks
- Weather and Climate
- Industry and Agriculture
- Famous Person
- Fun Facts
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Today in History: January 6, 1412 Joan of Arc
By Jennifer Connett
Use this Today in History packet to learn some basic information about Joan of Arc. This activity pack includes penmanship practice (both print and cursive), reading passages with comprehension questions (2 sets with varying difficulty), writing activities, and a time line card to create your own timeline of Today in History events.
What is included:
Page 2 – Today in History Poster
Page 3 – Penmanship page in print with primary lines.
Page 4 – Penmanship page in print with notebook lines
Page 5 – Penmanship page in cursive with primary lines
Page 6 – Penmanship page in cursive with notebook lines.
Page 7 – Reading Page (Harder)
Page 8 – Comprehension Questions
Page 9 – Reading Page (Easier)
Page 10 – Comprehension Questions
Page 11 – What I Learned Writing Page
Page 12 – Creative Writing Page
Page 13 – Time line card (With Picture Included)
Page 14 – Time line card (Student Draws the Picture)
Page 15 – Other Interesting Events
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Today in History: January 5, 1925 Nellie Talhoe Ross
By Jennifer Connett
Use this Today in History packet to learn some basic information about the first female US Governor, Nellie Ralhoe Ross. This activity pack includes penmanship practice (both print and cursive), reading passages with comprehension questions (2 sets with varying difficulty), writing activities, and a time line card to create your own timeline of Today in History events.
What is included:
Page 2 – Today in History Poster
Page 3 – Penmanship page in print with primary lines.
Page 4 – Penmanship page in print with notebook lines
Page 5 – Penmanship page in cursive with primary lines
Page 6 – Penmanship page in cursive with notebook lines.
Page 7 – Reading Page (Harder)
Page 8 – Comprehension Questions
Page 9 – Reading Page (Easier)
Page 10 – Comprehension Questions
Page 11 – What I Learned Writing Page
Page 12 – Creative Writing Page
Page 13 – Time line card (With Picture Included)
Page 14 – Time line card (Student Draws the Picture)
Page 15 – Other Interesting Events
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Today in History: January 2, 1863 Battle of Stones River
By Jennifer Connett
Use this Today in History packet to learn some basic information about the Battle of Stones River. This activity pack includes penmanship practice (both print and cursive), reading passages with comprehension questions (2 sets with varying difficulty), writing activities, and a time line card to create your own timeline of Today in History events.
What is included:
Page 2 – Today in History Poster
Page 3 – Penmanship page in print with primary lines.
Page 4 – Penmanship page in print with notebook lines
Page 5 – Penmanship page in cursive with primary lines
Page 6 – Penmanship page in cursive with notebook lines.
Page 7 – Reading Page (Harder)
Page 8 – Comprehension Questions
Page 9 – Reading Page (Easier)
Page 10 – Comprehension Questions
Page 11 – What I Learned Writing Page
Page 12 – Creative Writing Page
Page 13 – Time line card (With Picture Included)
Page 14 – Time line card (Student Draws the Picture)
Page 15 – Other Interesting Events
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Today in History: January 3, 1959 Alaska Becomes A State
By Jennifer Connett
Use this Today in History packet to learn about when Alaska became a state. This activity pack includes penmanship practice (both print and cursive), reading passages with comprehension questions (2 sets with varying difficulty), writing activities, and a time line card to create your own timeline of Today in History events.
What is included:
Page 2 – Today in History Poster
Page 3 – Penmanship page in print with primary lines.
Page 4 – Penmanship page in print with notebook lines
Page 5 – Penmanship page in cursive with primary lines
Page 6 – Penmanship page in cursive with notebook lines.
Page 7 – Reading Page (Harder)
Page 8 – Comprehension Questions
Page 9 – Reading Page (Easier)
Page 10 – Comprehension Questions
Page 11 – What I Learned Writing Page
Page 12 – Creative Writing Page
Page 13 – Time line card (With Picture Included)
Page 14 – Time line card (Student Draws the Picture)
Page 15 – Other Interesting Events
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Today in History: January 4, 1809 Louis Braille Born
By Jennifer Connett
Use this Today in History packet to learn about Louis Braille who was born on this day. This activity pack includes penmanship practice (both print and cursive), reading passages with comprehension questions (2 sets with varying difficulty), writing activities, and a time line card to create your own timeline of Today in History events.
What is included:
Page 2 – Today in History Poster
Page 3 – Penmanship page in print with primary lines.
Page 4 – Penmanship page in print with notebook lines
Page 5 – Penmanship page in cursive with primary lines
Page 6 – Penmanship page in cursive with notebook lines.
Page 7 – Reading Page (Harder)
Page 8 – Comprehension Questions
Page 9 – Reading Page (Easier)
Page 10 – Comprehension Questions
Page 11 – What I Learned Writing Page
Page 12 – Creative Writing Page
Page 13 – Time line card (With Picture Included)
Page 14 – Time line card (Student Draws the Picture)
Page 15 – Other Interesting Events
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Jamestown, Powhatan, First People (Native Americans)
By Reading Club Fun
Children will enjoy learning about the Jamestown Settlement and the lives of Native Americans with this fun, educational puzzle set. It includes:
- Jamestown Settlement and Powhatan Tribe Two-Page Activity Set
- Jamestown, Virginia Word Search, which reinforces vocabulary from the Activity Set
- Native American Tribes Word Search with 40 tribe names
- Reading Log and Certificate set
NEW: Exclusive Photos from Historic Jamestown
- 11 dynamic photo collages, ready for display
- 30 photos with brief, descriptive captions
- James Fort re-creation – overview, buildings, armory, weapons and armor, governor’s home, blacksmith’s forge, ships, more
- Powhatan Village re-creation – homes and buildings, tools and crafts, re-enactors working in traditional Native American dress
- National historical site – archeological dig sites, statues of Pocahontas and John Smith, local flora and fauna, glass blower using traditional methods
Concepts explored: Jamestown | settlement | first permanent English colony | first colony | Capt. John Smith | Powhatan | Pocahontas | Native American | colonial | longhouse | Powhatan language | first people | tribes | Navajo | Cherokee | American tribes | indian
Thanksgiving Puzzle Set: Pilgrims' Journey to Freedom
By Reading Club Fun
Thanksgiving is almost here. Students will enjoy learning about the Pilgrims' journey to Freedom in America and the Native Americans (First People) who already lived there with this Thanksgiving-themed Two-Page Activity Set and two Word Search Puzzles! Includes:
- Two-Page Activity Set: Pilgrims' Journey to Freedom (Thanksgiving)
- Word Search Puzzle: Reinforces key vocabulary words from the Activity Set
- Word Search Puzzle: What Are You Thankful For? (Thanksgiving)
Topics Explored: Thanksgiving | Pilgrims | Samoset | Mayflower | Wampanoag | Native American | Plymouth | Massachusetts | Cape Cod | Plymouth Rock | Massasoit | thankful | family | community
Lewis & Clark United States Expedition - Two Page Activity Set + Word Search
By Reading Club Fun
This Lewis & Clark-themed set includes both a Two-Page Activity Set and Word Search Puzzle.
- First, teach about Meriwether Lewis & William Clark's expedition into the western United States -- the states they traveled through, the people and Native American tribes who helped them, how they prepared for their trek, what they ate, what animals they saw, methods of travel used, and what they hoped to learn by undergoing such a dangerous task.
- Then, find and circle dozens of vocabulary words related to their journey!
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Themes Explored: Lewis and Clark Expedition | Lewis | Clark | Meriwether Lewis | William Clark | President Thomas Jefferson | Fort Clapsop | explore | explorers | Sacagawea | Shoshone | Native American
Thanksgiving : History, Traditions, Parades, Cranberry Harvest
By Reading Club Fun
This Thanksgiving puzzle packet is a cornucopia of good times and sound lessons for children. This packet includes:
- Activity Set: crossword puzzle about history of the holiday; second crossword about family traditions for Thanksgiving; color-in about the holiday's nickname.
- Words to Know: word search puzzle that reinforces key vocabulary from the Activity Set.
- Thanksgiving Day Parades: Crossword that discusses the history of major Thanksgiving parades in the U.S., with special emphasis on the evolution of the Macy's parade in NYC.
- Harvesting Cranberries: Crossword puzzle that explains how the popular Thanksgiving treat is grown, harvested and brought to America's dinner tables.
- FREE – Puzzling Bookmarks: Children complete a small word search and maze relating to Thanksgiving, and then cut out the puzzles to use them as bookmarks in their favorite books.