US History Teaching Resources for 5th Grade
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Lewis and Clark Expedition - RACES Writing Strategy Worksheets
Practice using the RACES writing strategy for text evidence with a Lewis and Clark Passage, graphic organizer, and worksheet.
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Boston Tea Party - RACES Writing Strategy Worksheet
Integrate reading, writing, and American history with a worksheet about the Boston Tea Party using the RACES writing strategy for text evidence.
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The Pony Express - Comprehension Passage Worksheet
Teach your students how to write a constructed response paragraph and integrate grade level Social studies concepts with a free Pony Express worksheet and ten-question comprehension assessment.
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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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Black History Profile: Barack Obama - Comprehension Worksheet
Review our profile on the first African American President of the United States, and answer questions to reinforce understanding.
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Black History Profile: Kamala Harris - Comprehension Worksheet
Review our profile on Vice President Kamala Harris and answer questions to reinforce understanding.
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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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Biography Timeline Template
Use this multipurpose timeline template for a variety of assignments, projects, and more!
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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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Famous Women in History - Biography Lap Book Template
Create an interactive biography of an inspirational woman with a biography lapbook.
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Articles of Confederation Comprehension Pack
Teach your students the history of the American government with an reading comprehension passage and questions about the Articles of Confederation.
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The Road to Independence - American Revolution Game
Travel the road to revolution with a printable American Revolution Game.
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Abraham Lincoln - 3rd Grade Reading Comprehension Pack
Celebrate Presidents' Day and discover the accomplishments of Abraham Lincoln with a printable reading comprehension activity pack for 3rd grade and up.
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"The Road to Revolution" Flip Book
Discover the causes of the American Revolution with a Road to Revolution Flipbook.
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World War I Flipbook
Discover the causes and major events of World War I with a WWI Flipbook.
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Ruth Bader Ginsberg Comprehension Activity
Learn about the life of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg with a reading comprehension passage, assessment, and vocabulary practice worksheets.
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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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Black History in Politics Timeline
Craft an illustrated timeline for students to explore politically significant moments of the last 3 centuries.
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Founding Fathers Compare/Contrast Worksheet
Compare and contrast America’s founding fathers with a set of compare and contrast Venn diagrams for kids.
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The Intolerable Acts Worksheets
Practice close reading strategies, vocabulary, and writing skills with an Intolerable Acts worksheet and writing prompt.
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Black History Profile: Amelia Boynton - Comprehension Worksheet
Review our profile on civil rights activist Amelia Boynton and answer questions to reinforce understanding.
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Black History Profile: Carol Moseley Braun - Comprehension Worksheet
Review our profile on Illinois Senator Carol Moseley Braun and answer questions to reinforce understanding.
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Veterans Day Worksheets
Inspire students to think and write about veterans with a printable set of Veterans Day Worksheets.
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The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere - Paper Lantern Craft
Hang your lanterns in the belfry at Old North Church, and signal the Midnight Ride of Paul Revere with a printable lantern template.
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Famous Women in History Pennant - Biography Template
Learn about inspirational women and complete this bunting-style template to display in the classroom for International Women’s Day.
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What was Women's Suffrage? Digital Interactive Notebook Activity
Learn about life and society during the women’s suffrage movement with a Google Slides interactive notebook.
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Colonial Jobs - Colonial Tradesmen Research Project
Read, research, and learn about the different types of trades and colonial tradesmen during colonial times.
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Influential Black Leaders - Research Project
Help your students learn about and recognize some of the most influential Black leaders in history with Black History Month Research Project.
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Articles of Confederation - Lesson Plan Slide Presentation
Investigate the document made by those who wanted a "just right" government with an interactive teaching slide deck about the Articles of Confederation.
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The Great Depression Task Cards
Review the historical era surrounding the Great Depression in the United States with a set of task cards.
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Abraham Lincoln Brochure Project
Demonstrate learning about the Abraham Lincoln’s contributions to America with a brochure project.
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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.