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Who Is Mae Jemison?
Who Is Mae Jemison?
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Who Is Mae Jemison?
Second Grade
Reading
Mae Jemison was the first African American female astronaut to enter space! Use the Who Is Mae Jemison? lesson plan to get to know this prominent scientist and entrepreneur. Students will read about Mae and then answer questions about her.
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Who Is Mae Jemison?
Who Is Mae Jemison?
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Who Is Mae Jemison?
Mae Jemison was the first African American female astronaut to enter space! Use the Who Is Mae Jemison? lesson plan to get to know this prominent scientist and entrepreneur. Students will read about Mae and then answer questions about her.
Second Grade
Reading
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Scouting Out the States
Scouting Out the States
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Scouting Out the States
Third Grade
History
Let's scout out the states in the United States! In this jigsaw lesson, students will explore individual states, create a state collage, and share their knowledge with other students in the class.
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Scouting Out the States
Scouting Out the States
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Scouting Out the States
Let's scout out the states in the United States! In this jigsaw lesson, students will explore individual states, create a state collage, and share their knowledge with other students in the class.
Third Grade
History
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Learning About W.E.B. Du Bois
Learning About W.E.B. Du Bois
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Learning About W.E.B. Du Bois
Second Grade
Vocabulary
This lesson plan teaches kids about W.E.B. Du Bois through video and a short informational text. Students will compare/contrast their findings and create a poster in small groups showing what they learned.
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Learning About W.E.B. Du Bois
Learning About W.E.B. Du Bois
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Learning About W.E.B. Du Bois
This lesson plan teaches kids about W.E.B. Du Bois through video and a short informational text. Students will compare/contrast their findings and create a poster in small groups showing what they learned.
Second Grade
Vocabulary
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Learning About Black Visionaries
Learning About Black Visionaries
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Learning About Black Visionaries
First Grade
History
Use this lesson plan as an introductory activity to kick-off a short, project-based learning unit where students will research black visionaries and share what they learned.
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Learning About Black Visionaries
Learning About Black Visionaries
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Learning About Black Visionaries
Use this lesson plan as an introductory activity to kick-off a short, project-based learning unit where students will research black visionaries and share what they learned.
First Grade
History
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Ben Franklin
Ben Franklin
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Ben Franklin
Fifth Grade
History
Benjamin Franklin wasn't just a Founding Father of the United States of America—he was so much more. In this lesson, students will learn how Ben Franklin changed the shape of Philadelphia.
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Ben Franklin
Ben Franklin
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Ben Franklin
Benjamin Franklin wasn't just a Founding Father of the United States of America—he was so much more. In this lesson, students will learn how Ben Franklin changed the shape of Philadelphia.
Fifth Grade
History
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Significance of "Let Freedom Ring" in MLK, Jr.'s Speech
Significance of "Let Freedom Ring" in MLK, Jr.'s Speech
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Significance of "Let Freedom Ring" in MLK, Jr.'s Speech
Fourth Grade
Reading
In this lesson, Significance of "Let Freedom Ring" in MLK, Jr.'s Speech, students will be able to understand the allusion Martin Luther King, Jr. makes to the song "My Country 'Tis of Thee." Have students discuss allusions in this speech.
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Significance of "Let Freedom Ring" in MLK, Jr.'s Speech
Significance of "Let Freedom Ring" in MLK, Jr.'s Speech
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Significance of "Let Freedom Ring" in MLK, Jr.'s Speech
In this lesson, Significance of "Let Freedom Ring" in MLK, Jr.'s Speech, students will be able to understand the allusion Martin Luther King, Jr. makes to the song "My Country 'Tis of Thee." Have students discuss allusions in this speech.
Fourth Grade
Reading
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Understand African American Spirituals
Understand African American Spirituals
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Understand African American Spirituals
Fourth Grade
Statistics
Spirituals have a long history in the United States, and often serve to strengthen and motivate people. Students will compare three types of spirituals from different time periods and share their understanding with their peers.
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Understand African American Spirituals
Understand African American Spirituals
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Understand African American Spirituals
Spirituals have a long history in the United States, and often serve to strengthen and motivate people. Students will compare three types of spirituals from different time periods and share their understanding with their peers.
Fourth Grade
Statistics
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About U.S. History Lesson Plans

On Education.com, U.S. history lesson plans provide structured resources that help students explore the nation's past. These materials include activities, worksheets, and interactive lessons covering key eras from Colonial America through modern times, focusing on themes like independence, civil rights, and into-the-20th century. Educators and parents can use these resources to introduce primary sources, foster critical thinking, and build a strong understanding of American history.

The resources available include digital simulations, timeline activities, document analysis exercises, and printable lessons that engage students in historical inquiry. These materials are designed to support teaching across grade levels, making complex concepts accessible and engaging for all students. By providing ready-to-use content, Education.com helps educators save planning time while enhancing classroom learning experiences.

Educators and parents can use this collection to create engaging lessons that connect students to real-world events, encourage discussion, and provide hands-on learning. These U.S. history lesson plans support curriculum standards while inspiring curiosity about the past. Accessing this page on Education.com offers a wide variety of materials to make learning history meaningful, interactive, and enjoyable.