History Teaching Resources
Bring history to life in your elementary or middle school classroom with printable worksheets, activities, games and more curriculum-aligned resources ready to add to your lesson plans!
This collection of history teacher resources covers important moments from America's past, plus moments in world history important to cover in your classroom. Whether you're teaching your 1st grade class about Martin Luthur King Jr., introducing your 2nd graders to Harriet Tubman and other important historical figures, reviewing the Revolutionary and Civil wars with your 3rd graders or revisiting the civil rights movement with 5th and 6th grade students, there are printable and digital resources ready for you in this collection.
Build your students' critical thinking skills and build the next generation of informed, active citizens with lesson plans rich in historical stories that engage kids and make them more curious about the past.
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History of Flight Reading Comprehension Passage
Read and learn about innovations in aviation with a printable reading comprehension activity.
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Native American Regions of North America - Indigenous Groups Interactive
Review learning objectives related to the indigenous tribes of North America with a self-checking interactive activity.
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Who was Marie Maynard Daly? Women in History Activity Pack
Learn about the life and contributions of Marie Maynard Daly with a comprehensive pack of inspirational women worksheets.
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The War of 1812 Mini Book
Take your students on a journey through history to the colonial era and the War of 1812 with a printable mini-book.
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Civil War Word Wall
Build academic vocabulary skills with an illustrated Civil War vocabulary word wall.
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All About My Family - Family Tree Project
A set of 4 worksheets to use in the classroom when learning about families.
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13 Colonies Reading Passages - New England, Southern, and Middle Colonies
Build reading comprehension skills and knowledge of the New England, Southern, and Middle colonies with printable comprehension worksheets.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt Facts and Details Comprehension Pack
Read and learn about Franklin Delano Roosevelt with a reading passage and comprehension questions.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Reading Activity Pack
Apply a range of reading comprehension strategies to learn about Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Trifold Brochure
Demonstrate learning about the Martin Luther King’s contributions to the Civil Rights Movement with a brochure project.
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The American Flag Poster Project
Use this printable worksheet to make American flags with your students and learn about this important American symbol in social studies.
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Roaring Twenties Word Search
Build academic vocabulary skills with a Roaring Twenties word search for middle school students.
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Blank Timeline - Printable Template
Use a printable blank timeline to help your students sequence historical events.
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Christopher Columbus Reading Passage - Lower Elementary
Learn about Christopher Columbus and his worldly explorations with a printable reading passage and comprehension questions for first and second grade.
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Civil War Cause and Effect Worksheet
Identify the causes of the Civil war and their effects on American society with a Civil War Cause and Effect worksheet.
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Native American Regions of North America Workbook
Explore the rich history and traditions of the Native American cultural regions of North America with a printable workbook.
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Native Americans of the Plains Mini Book
Explore the rich history and traditions of the Native American tribes of the Plains with a printable mini-book.
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Native Americans in Texas Mini-Book
Blend reading and social studies standards with a printable comprehension and activity book about the Native American tribes in Texas.
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Native American Tribes in Texas - Reading Passage Worksheets
Blend reading and social studies standards with a pack of reading passages and comprehension activities about the Native American tribes in Texas.
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Civil War Graphic Organizer
Provide your learners with an organized note-taking method with a Civil War note-taking template.
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Native American Tribes in Texas - Venn Diagrams
Compare and contrast Native American tribes in Texas with a set of Venn diagram graphic organizers.
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The Industrial Revolution Timeline Worksheet
Craft a chronological timeline for students to model the progression of events during the Industrial Revolution.
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The Holocaust - Note-Taking Template
Provide your learners with an organized note-taking method with a Holocaust note-taking template.
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The Industrial Revolution - Reading Comprehension Worksheets
Integrate reading, writing, and American history with an Industrial Revolution passage, questions, and additional activities.
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Founding Fathers Task Cards
Teaching history shouldn't be boring – turn it into an active activity with this bundle of task cards.
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Helen Keller Comprehension Passage - Tasks
Uncover facts about Helen Keller with a reading passage and worksheet pack to practice comprehension, character analysis, and sequencing.
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World War II - Instructional Slide Deck
Learn about the United States’ entrance into World War 2 with an instructional Slide deck.
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The Holocaust - Timeline Worksheet and Passage
Craft a chronological timeline for students to visually model the events leading up to, during, and after the Holocaust.
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Women's Rights Leaders - InstaFan Biography Project
Demonstrate learning about the most influential female leaders in history with an engaging social media biography template.
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Human Histories: World Explorers – Comprehension Worksheet
A free comprehension worksheet paired with an informational text about world explorers.
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The Middle Colonies Instructional Slide Deck
Guide your students on a trip through American history with an instructional slide deck depicting life in the Middle Colonies.
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Causes of the American Revolution Note-Taking Templates
Discover the causes of the American Revolution with a group of Revolutionary War graphic organizers.