US History

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.

5th grade

Social studies

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Trace the "Steps" to the American Revolution

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Trace the "Steps" to the American Revolution

Help your kid keep track of all the developments that led to the American Revolution, by portraying the steps visually and literally!

5th grade

Social studies

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Write Your Reflections on Rosa Parks

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Write Your Reflections on Rosa Parks

This writing activity will promote dialogue about racial segregation and its impact on African-Americans throughout history with your child.

3rd grade

Social studies

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Famous African-Americans in History

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Famous African-Americans in History

To celebrate black history month, use this matching quiz to help your kid demonstrate his knowledge of famous African-Americans.

5th grade

Social studies

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Become an Inventor

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Become an Inventor

In honor of Black History Month, this activity encourages your child to focus on African American inventors, and do a little inventing of his own.

4th grade

Social studies

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Civil War Hardtack

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Civil War Hardtack

Have you ever taken a bag of snacks with you on a road trip? If you lived in the 19th century, you might have taken hardtack instead.

5th grade

Social studies

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Newspaper Editing

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Newspaper Editing

Show your teens the connection between making history and writing it by having them write, illustrate, and edit a newspaper from the past.

Social studies

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Make a Jackie Robinson Baseball Card

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Make a Jackie Robinson Baseball Card

Promote your child's appreciation for Jackie Robinson, an important figure in African-American history, by having her create her own baseball card!

3rd grade

Social studies

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Nobel Peace Prize for Kids

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Nobel Peace Prize for Kids

As your fifth grader brainstorms and creates a plan for peace, he will give his creativity and fine motor skills a boost!

5th grade

Social studies

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Presidents Day Game

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Presidents Day Game

What better way to remember the achievements of past U.S. Presidents than with a game of memory!

3rd grade

Social studies

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Bake Colonial Pumpkin Pie

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Bake Colonial Pumpkin Pie

Take a stab at 18th century American cooking with your kids by following this tasty recipe from the first colonial cookbook.

3rd grade

Social studies

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History in the Kitchen: Civil War Cornbread

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History in the Kitchen: Civil War Cornbread

Give your child a taste of life in Civil War era America by mixing up a batch of old-fashioned cornbread, adapted from a 19th century recipe.

4th grade

Social studies

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Craft a Colonial Water Cooler

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Craft a Colonial Water Cooler

Dive into U.S. colonial history by making a simple bottle gourd water cooler, crafted by colonists of Roanoke Island in the 16th century.

5th grade

Social studies

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Candied Rose Petals

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Candied Rose Petals

Follow this Colonial recipe for candied rose petals, and share the sweets with friends, family or classmates.

5th grade

Social studies

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How to Cane

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How to Cane

In Colonial times, fixing a chair was a lot easier than making one! Any fifth-grader can wrap up a mirror or photo frame the same way Colonists caned chairs.

5th grade

Social studies

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