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Elementary School Common Core History Resources for 'determining meaning using context cues'

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Elementary School Common Core History Resources for 'determining meaning using context cues'

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History of Las Vegas
History of Las Vegas
Worksheet
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History of Las Vegas
Third Grade
Geography
Did you know Las Vegas is actually a Spanish phrase meaning "the meadows"? Teach your child about the history of Las Vegas with this fun worksheet.
Worksheet
History of Las Vegas
History of Las Vegas
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History of Las Vegas
Did you know Las Vegas is actually a Spanish phrase meaning "the meadows"? Teach your child about the history of Las Vegas with this fun worksheet.
Third Grade
Geography
Worksheet
Using a Timeline: Barack Obama
Using a Timeline: Barack Obama
Interactive Worksheet
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Using a Timeline: Barack Obama
Second Grade
Reading
Children learn about the life of Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States, in this timeline activity.
Interactive Worksheet
Using a Timeline: Barack Obama
Using a Timeline: Barack Obama
Interactive Worksheet
Using a Timeline: Barack Obama
Children learn about the life of Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States, in this timeline activity.
Second Grade
Reading
Interactive Worksheet
Abraham Lincoln: You Tell the Story
Abraham Lincoln: You Tell the Story
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Abraham Lincoln: You Tell the Story
Second Grade
Writing
Write your own Abraham Lincoln biography using a simple essay template.
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Abraham Lincoln: You Tell the Story
Abraham Lincoln: You Tell the Story
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Abraham Lincoln: You Tell the Story
Write your own Abraham Lincoln biography using a simple essay template.
Second Grade
Writing
Worksheet
Timeline: The History of Photography
Timeline: The History of Photography
Worksheet
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Timeline: The History of Photography
Fourth Grade
Reading
Children will practice using a text to create a timeline in this engaging worksheet.
Worksheet
Timeline: The History of Photography
Timeline: The History of Photography
Worksheet
Timeline: The History of Photography
Children will practice using a text to create a timeline in this engaging worksheet.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
George Washington: You Tell the Story
George Washington: You Tell the Story
Worksheet
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George Washington: You Tell the Story
Second Grade
Writing
Budding essayists will practice organizing their ideas using the template and prompts on this worksheet.
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George Washington: You Tell the Story
George Washington: You Tell the Story
Worksheet
George Washington: You Tell the Story
Budding essayists will practice organizing their ideas using the template and prompts on this worksheet.
Second Grade
Writing
Worksheet
Making Comparisons with a Venn Diagram: Bessie Coleman and Mae Jemison
Making Comparisons with a Venn Diagram: Bessie Coleman and Mae Jemison
Worksheet
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Making Comparisons with a Venn Diagram: Bessie Coleman and Mae Jemison
Fourth Grade
Reading
Students read short biographies of pilot Bessie Coleman and astronaut Mae Jemison, each a pioneer in her field. They then practice using a Venn diagram to compare the lives and accomplishments of each woman.
Worksheet
Making Comparisons with a Venn Diagram: Bessie Coleman and Mae Jemison
Making Comparisons with a Venn Diagram: Bessie Coleman and Mae Jemison
Worksheet
Making Comparisons with a Venn Diagram: Bessie Coleman and Mae Jemison
Students read short biographies of pilot Bessie Coleman and astronaut Mae Jemison, each a pioneer in her field. They then practice using a Venn diagram to compare the lives and accomplishments of each woman.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Examine the Song “My Country ‘Tis of Thee”
Examine the Song “My Country ‘Tis of Thee”
Worksheet
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Examine the Song “My Country ‘Tis of Thee”
Fourth Grade
Reading
Use this worksheet to help your students understand patriotic songs, like an older national anthem.
Worksheet
Examine the Song “My Country ‘Tis of Thee”
Examine the Song “My Country ‘Tis of Thee”
Worksheet
Examine the Song “My Country ‘Tis of Thee”
Use this worksheet to help your students understand patriotic songs, like an older national anthem.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Reading a Timeline: Early Colonial History
Reading a Timeline: Early Colonial History
Worksheet
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Reading a Timeline: Early Colonial History
Third Grade
History
Give budding historians practice reading and interpreting timelines with this engaging social studies worksheet!
Worksheet
Reading a Timeline: Early Colonial History
Reading a Timeline: Early Colonial History
Worksheet
Reading a Timeline: Early Colonial History
Give budding historians practice reading and interpreting timelines with this engaging social studies worksheet!
Third Grade
History
Worksheet
Who is Angela Davis?
Who is Angela Davis?
Worksheet
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Who is Angela Davis?
Second Grade
Reading
Use this reading and writing worksheet to teach first and second grade students about Angela Davis and her life as an activist, writer, and scholar.
Worksheet
Who is Angela Davis?
Who is Angela Davis?
Worksheet
Who is Angela Davis?
Use this reading and writing worksheet to teach first and second grade students about Angela Davis and her life as an activist, writer, and scholar.
Second Grade
Reading
Worksheet
“I Have a Dream" Speech and "My Country ‘Tis of Thee" Song
“I Have a Dream" Speech and "My Country ‘Tis of Thee" Song
Worksheet
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“I Have a Dream" Speech and "My Country ‘Tis of Thee" Song
Fourth Grade
Reading
Children are introduced to two beautiful examples of the power of words in this “I Have a Dream" Speech and "My Country ‘Tis of Thee" Song worksheet.
Worksheet
“I Have a Dream" Speech and "My Country ‘Tis of Thee" Song
“I Have a Dream" Speech and "My Country ‘Tis of Thee" Song
Worksheet
“I Have a Dream" Speech and "My Country ‘Tis of Thee" Song
Children are introduced to two beautiful examples of the power of words in this “I Have a Dream" Speech and "My Country ‘Tis of Thee" Song worksheet.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
W.E.B. Du Bois
W.E.B. Du Bois
Worksheet
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W.E.B. Du Bois
Second Grade
Reading
Introduce second and third graders to W.E.B. Du Bois, writer, sociologist, and civil rights advocate, with this nonfiction comprehension worksheet.
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W.E.B. Du Bois
W.E.B. Du Bois
Worksheet
W.E.B. Du Bois
Introduce second and third graders to W.E.B. Du Bois, writer, sociologist, and civil rights advocate, with this nonfiction comprehension worksheet.
Second Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Civil Rights Sit-Ins
Civil Rights Sit-Ins
Worksheet
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Civil Rights Sit-Ins
Fourth Grade
Reading
In this worksheet, students learn how the Sit-In movement began, and the impact it had on both the region and the country.
Worksheet
Civil Rights Sit-Ins
Civil Rights Sit-Ins
Worksheet
Civil Rights Sit-Ins
In this worksheet, students learn how the Sit-In movement began, and the impact it had on both the region and the country.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
The Mayflower
The Mayflower
Worksheet
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The Mayflower
Fourth Grade
History
Learn all about the journey of the Mayflower in this informative worksheet! 
Worksheet
The Mayflower
The Mayflower
Worksheet
The Mayflower
Learn all about the journey of the Mayflower in this informative worksheet! 
Fourth Grade
History
Worksheet
Reading Primary Sources
Reading Primary Sources
Worksheet
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Reading Primary Sources
Fourth Grade
History
Practice reading primary sources with the help of a celebrity: inventor Thomas Edison!
Worksheet
Reading Primary Sources
Reading Primary Sources
Worksheet
Reading Primary Sources
Practice reading primary sources with the help of a celebrity: inventor Thomas Edison!
Fourth Grade
History
Worksheet
Writing Opinions About Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz
Writing Opinions About Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz
Lesson Plan
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Writing Opinions About Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz
Fourth Grade
Reading
Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz was a 17th century writer and philosopher who today is considered one of the first documented feminists and advocates for women’s education. In this lesson, students will read two nonfiction texts about Sor Juana and discuss her life and accomplishments before writing an opinion piece about her.
Lesson Plan
Writing Opinions About Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz
Writing Opinions About Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz
Lesson Plan
Writing Opinions About Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz
Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz was a 17th century writer and philosopher who today is considered one of the first documented feminists and advocates for women’s education. In this lesson, students will read two nonfiction texts about Sor Juana and discuss her life and accomplishments before writing an opinion piece about her.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Lesson Plan
Clues in the Census
Clues in the Census
Worksheet
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Clues in the Census
Fourth Grade
Reading
Learn to work with primary sources by decoding the names, facts, and numbers in old memoirs, interviews and records.
Worksheet
Clues in the Census
Clues in the Census
Worksheet
Clues in the Census
Learn to work with primary sources by decoding the names, facts, and numbers in old memoirs, interviews and records.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Two Truths and One Lie: Mae Jemison
Two Truths and One Lie: Mae Jemison
Worksheet
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Two Truths and One Lie: Mae Jemison
Third Grade
Reading
Use the game Two Truths and One Lie to help your students research facts about Mae Jemison.
Worksheet
Two Truths and One Lie: Mae Jemison
Two Truths and One Lie: Mae Jemison
Worksheet
Two Truths and One Lie: Mae Jemison
Use the game Two Truths and One Lie to help your students research facts about Mae Jemison.
Third Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Paraphrase the Declaration of Independence
Paraphrase the Declaration of Independence
Worksheet
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Paraphrase the Declaration of Independence
Fifth Grade
Writing
Unwind the complicated language of the Declaration of Independence with this paraphrasing activity!
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Paraphrase the Declaration of Independence
Paraphrase the Declaration of Independence
Worksheet
Paraphrase the Declaration of Independence
Unwind the complicated language of the Declaration of Independence with this paraphrasing activity!
Fifth Grade
Writing
Worksheet
Learning About W.E.B. Du Bois
Learning About W.E.B. Du Bois
Lesson Plan
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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.
Lesson Plan
Learning About W.E.B. Du Bois
Learning About W.E.B. Du Bois
Lesson Plan
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
Lesson Plan
Significance of "Let Freedom Ring" in MLK, Jr.'s Speech
Significance of "Let Freedom Ring" in MLK, Jr.'s Speech
Lesson Plan
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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.
Lesson Plan
Significance of "Let Freedom Ring" in MLK, Jr.'s Speech
Significance of "Let Freedom Ring" in MLK, Jr.'s Speech
Lesson Plan
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
Lesson Plan
Understanding Primary Sources
Understanding Primary Sources
Worksheet
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Understanding Primary Sources
Fourth Grade
History
Learn more about how to use primary sources by peeking into the life of one of the most heroic Americans: Sojourner Truth.
Worksheet
Understanding Primary Sources
Understanding Primary Sources
Worksheet
Understanding Primary Sources
Learn more about how to use primary sources by peeking into the life of one of the most heroic Americans: Sojourner Truth.
Fourth Grade
History
Worksheet
Primary Sources: Joe DiMaggio
Primary Sources: Joe DiMaggio
Worksheet
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Primary Sources: Joe DiMaggio
Fourth Grade
Reading
Learn to extract information from sources with this handy worksheet, perfect for Little Leaguers and baseball fans.
Worksheet
Primary Sources: Joe DiMaggio
Primary Sources: Joe DiMaggio
Worksheet
Primary Sources: Joe DiMaggio
Learn to extract information from sources with this handy worksheet, perfect for Little Leaguers and baseball fans.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Venn Diagram: History
Venn Diagram: History
Worksheet
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Venn Diagram: History
First Grade
History
Start learning basic concepts of history with a Venn Diagram activity! Your child will consider objects we've used in the past and the present.
Worksheet
Venn Diagram: History
Venn Diagram: History
Worksheet
Venn Diagram: History
Start learning basic concepts of history with a Venn Diagram activity! Your child will consider objects we've used in the past and the present.
First Grade
History
Worksheet
Venn Diagram: Past or Present?
Venn Diagram: Past or Present?
Interactive Worksheet
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Venn Diagram: Past or Present?
Kindergarten
History
Children practice differentiating between past and present in this Venn diagram sorting activity.
Interactive Worksheet
Venn Diagram: Past or Present?
Venn Diagram: Past or Present?
Interactive Worksheet
Venn Diagram: Past or Present?
Children practice differentiating between past and present in this Venn diagram sorting activity.
Kindergarten
History
Interactive Worksheet
Learning About Maria Tallchief
Learning About Maria Tallchief
Lesson Plan
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Learning About Maria Tallchief
First Grade
History
This engaging lesson plan provides students with an opportunity to learn all about America's prima ballerina, Maria Tallchief.
Lesson Plan
Learning About Maria Tallchief
Learning About Maria Tallchief
Lesson Plan
Learning About Maria Tallchief
This engaging lesson plan provides students with an opportunity to learn all about America's prima ballerina, Maria Tallchief.
First Grade
History
Lesson Plan
Two Truths and One Lie: Biography Edition
Two Truths and One Lie: Biography Edition
Worksheet
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Two Truths and One Lie: Biography Edition
Third Grade
Writing
Use the game Two Truths and One Lie to help your students research facts about a famous person. Learners will research an important figure and then write down two true statements and one false statement.
Worksheet
Two Truths and One Lie: Biography Edition
Two Truths and One Lie: Biography Edition
Worksheet
Two Truths and One Lie: Biography Edition
Use the game Two Truths and One Lie to help your students research facts about a famous person. Learners will research an important figure and then write down two true statements and one false statement.
Third Grade
Writing
Worksheet
Is It Gold?
Is It Gold?
Worksheet
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Is It Gold?
Fourth Grade
Physical Science
During the Gold Rush, people weren't sure if they found gold or something else, and these easy steps would help them be sure.
Worksheet
Is It Gold?
Is It Gold?
Worksheet
Is It Gold?
During the Gold Rush, people weren't sure if they found gold or something else, and these easy steps would help them be sure.
Fourth Grade
Physical Science
Worksheet
The New England Colonies: Economy
The New England Colonies: Economy
Lesson Plan
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The New England Colonies: Economy
Fifth Grade
Writing
Use this lesson to teach your students how people survived in the New England colonies when they were first created.
Lesson Plan
The New England Colonies: Economy
The New England Colonies: Economy
Lesson Plan
The New England Colonies: Economy
Use this lesson to teach your students how people survived in the New England colonies when they were first created.
Fifth Grade
Writing
Lesson Plan
Play the Bill of Rights Drawing Game
Play the Bill of Rights Drawing Game
Activity
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Play the Bill of Rights Drawing Game
Fifth Grade
Reading
Learn about the Bill of Rights this Presidents Day by playing a Pictionary-inspired drawing game. Players draw a right as others try to guess what it is.
Activity
Play the Bill of Rights Drawing Game
Play the Bill of Rights Drawing Game
Activity
Play the Bill of Rights Drawing Game
Learn about the Bill of Rights this Presidents Day by playing a Pictionary-inspired drawing game. Players draw a right as others try to guess what it is.
Fifth Grade
Reading
Activity
Brown vs. Board of Education
Brown vs. Board of Education
Worksheet
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Brown vs. Board of Education
Fourth Grade
History
In this Brown vs. Board of Education worksheet, children read the story of how the landmark decision came about, as well as the struggle that followed.
Worksheet
Brown vs. Board of Education
Brown vs. Board of Education
Worksheet
Brown vs. Board of Education
In this Brown vs. Board of Education worksheet, children read the story of how the landmark decision came about, as well as the struggle that followed.
Fourth Grade
History
Worksheet
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