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The History of Thanksgiving Day
Third graders study the history of Thanksgiving. In this holiday lesson plan, 3rd graders read about the history of Thanksgiving, complete vocabulary activities, and write a journal entry from the point of view of someone who lived...
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Dear Future Writing Assignment
Students write a letter to future residents of their town to complete a time capsule activity. In this letter writing instructional activity, students discuss the ideas of past, present, and future and review writing conventions....
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Second Graders Create Their Own Social Studies Book (Part I, The 5Ws of the Constitution)
Students study the United States Constitution and create a year-long cumulative activity for social studies. In this social studies lesson, students complete activities throughout the year to learn the 5Ws for the United States...
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Vermont Vocabulary Word Jumble
In this word jumble learning exercise, students unscramble the letters to spell words associated with the state of Vermont. Students spell 20 words.
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Washington Vocabulary Word Jumble
In this word jumble learning exercise, students unscramble the letters to spell words associated with the state of Washington. Students spell 20 words.
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Wisconsin Vocabulary Word Jumble
In this word jumble worksheet, students unscramble the letters to spell words associated with the state of Wisconsin. Students spell 20 words.
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Independence Day Word Jumble
In this word jumble learning exercise, students unscramble the letters to write words associated with Independence Day. Students spell 20 words.
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Delaware State Quarter
In this state quarter instructional activity, students study the state quarter of Delaware and answer questions about the state from the information printed on the quarter.
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Louisiana State Quarter
In this state quarters worksheet, learners study the state quarter for Louisiana and answer questions about the state that are printed on the quarter.
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Minnesota State Quarter
In this state quarters worksheet, students study the state quarter of Minnesota and answer several questions about the state that are printed on the quarter.
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Mississippi Acrostic
In this acrostic poem worksheet, students use the letters in the word Mississippi to create an acrostic poem. Students create a 11 line poem.
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Nebraska State Quarter
In this state quarter worksheet, learners study the Nebraska state quarter and find specific state facts printed on the quarter.
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Oregon State Word Jumble
In this word jumble worksheet, students unscramble the letters to spell words associated with the state of Oregon. Students spell 20 words.
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Famous Figures in History
Students investigate famous people in U.S. history. In this American history lesson, students read about famous people such as Helen Keller and Einstein. Students think of ways they might become famous.
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Memorial Day Fun
Students research Memorial Day and complete activities about the day. In this Memorial Day lesson, students discuss the definition of the word 'memorial' to understand its meaning. Students create flags for the day and listen to a...
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Ellis Island
Learners explore immigration. In this U.S. history immigration instructional activity, students complete and read a mini-book about Ellis Island.
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Graphing Data on Ellis Island
Third graders use data to make a bar graph. In this graphing and social studies lesson plan, 3rd graders use data about where Ellis Island immigrants came from to complete a bar graph on Microsoft Excel.
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The Post Office
In this Post Office worksheet, students read a short text with information about the history of mail delivery in the United States. Students answer 4 multiple choice questions. Note: The word "congress" in question 2 is a proper noun and...
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The Welcome Wagon
Students demonstrate an understanding of the immigrant experience in their state. In this immigrant lesson, students listen to immigrant speakers to their state and what their lives were like. Students write brief reports or complete...
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Using the Four Main Directions in the Classroom
Students use the four main directions to locate features in the classroom. In this direction lesson, students review the 4 main directions using a world map. Students use a magnetic compass to locate the north wall in their classroom and...
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Diverse Voices-African American Ventures
Students research African-American participation in the Civil War. In this Civil War instructional activity, students read the article "Fighting Rebels with Only One Hand" and write a persuasive paragraph on whether the participation of...
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Show Your Colors and Make Freedom Bracelets
Students understand the meaning of a freedom bracelet. In this terrorism lesson plan, students create freedom bracelets as a statement against terrorism. Students weave this creative project in red, white and blue to show support of...
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Martin Van Buren Poster
In this presidents of the United States worksheet, students note the years that Martin Van Buren served as president and may color the picture of him.
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Millard Fillmore
In this United States' Presidents activity, students color the picture of president Millard Fillmore. Students learn his life span dates and that he was the 13th president.