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| Comprehension: The Stock Market Crash (middle school) |
This reading comprehension explains the stock market crash of 1929 in clear and simple language. |
| Comprehension: The Dust Bowl (middle school) |
This reading comprehension explains the causes and effects of "the Dust Bowl" |
| Word Search: American Symbols and Traditions |
From "anthem" to "White House". |
| Comparison Chart: Native Americans |
Use this chart to compare food, clothing, and shelter types for various tribes (divided by region). |
| Comprehension: American Patchwork (upper elem/middle) |
A fact-filled reading comprehension presents a brief history of patchwork in America. |
| Comprehension: Oregon Trail, part 3 (upper elem/middle) |
The continuing adventures of Katie, a girl whose Oregon Trail vacation has taken an unusual turn... she and her family have been transported back in time! Today's adventures include crossing the Platte River and stopping in Fort Laramie. An exciting reading comprehension, with great vocabulary skills building. |
| Comprehension: Oregon Trail, part 4 (upper elem/middle) |
The continuing adventures of Katie, a girl whose Oregon Trail vacation has taken an unusual turn... she and her family have been transported back in time! Today's adventures are a snapshot of life on the trail: the dirt, the work, the food. |
| Comprehension: The Invention of Uncle Sam (elementary) |
Reading comprehension about the history of Uncle Sam. |
| Comprehension: The New Deal (middle school) |
This reading comprehension details Roosevelt's New Deal: why it was made, what it meant, what it did, and how it affects us today. |
| Comprehension: The Pony Express (upper elementary) |
Although it only functioned for 18 months, the Pony Express is a near-legendary part of American history. Learn more about an early mail delivery service with this mini-unit. |
| Comprehension: U.S. Imperialism (review) |
Thirty short-answer questions review understanding of the beginning of American imperialism and progressivism, at the turn of the 20th century. |
| Comprehension: U.S. Landmarks - The White House (primary/elem) |
A fact-filled page about the White House, with who-what-where-when questions to evaluate comprehension. |
| Comprehension: U.S. Landmarks- Lincoln Memorial (upper elem/middle) |
A fact-filled comprehension about the Lincoln Memorial. |
| Comprehension: U.S. Landmarks- Mount Rushmore (elementary) |
Reading comprehension about one of America's most famous landmarks, Mt. Rushmore. |
| Comprehension: U.S. Landmarks- Mt. Rushmore (upper elementary/middle school) |
A great introduction to one of America's national monuments. Lots of information! |
| Comprehension: U.S. Landmarks- Washington Monument (upper elementary) |
Learn about a famous American landmark with this reading comprehension. |
| Comprehension: U.S. Symbols - Bald Eagle (elementary) |
A fact-filled page about this American symbol, with who-what-where-when questions to evaluate comprehension and writing prompts to encourage creative thinking. |
| Comprehension: U.S. Symbols - Liberty Bell (elementary) |
A fact-filled page about this American symbol, with who-what-where-when questions to evaluate comprehension and writing prompts to encourage creative thinking. |
| Comprehension: U.S. Symbols - Statue of Liberty (elem) |
A fact-filled page about the White House, with who-what-where-when questions to evaluate comprehension and writing prompts to encourage creative thinking. |
| Comprehension: U.S. Symbols - Statue of Liberty (upper elem/middle) |
A reading comprehension, featuring a "complete the timeline" activity. |
| Comprehension: U.S. Symbols - The Flag (elementary) |
A fact-filled page about this American symbol, with who-what-where-when questions to evaluate comprehension and writing prompts to encourage creative thinking. |
| Comprehension: U.S. Symbols - The Great Seal (elementary) |
A fact-filled page about this American symbol, with who-what-where-when questions to evaluate comprehension and writing prompts to encourage creative thinking. |
| Comprehension: U.S. Symbols- The Flag (upper elem/middle) |
A reading comprehension on the history of the U.S. flag, from its thirteen starred canton to its current appearance, and a reading comprehension overview of the Flag Code, to introduce or review proper treatment of the U.S. flag. Great for Flag Day (June 14th)...or any U.S. holiday. |
| Comprehension: US Government - Constitution (elem/upper elem) |
The form of government and the three branches of government are presented as reading comprehensions, and then facts are reviewed with realistic word problems. |
| Comprehension: US Government - The Bill of Rights (elem/upper elem) |
Explains the first ten amendments in clear and simple language, then presents a real case (Tinker v. Des Moines) and a hypothetical case to help understand how those amendments work. Excellent review and critical thinking questions. |
| Comprehension: Women in the 1920s (upper/middle) |
This reading comprehension serves as a brief introduction to the role women played in the "Roaring Twenties" in the Unitd States. |
| Comprehension: Women in the American Revolution (upper elem/middle) |
Deborah Samson, Captain Molly, Sybil Ludington, and Molly Pitcher. |
| Comprehension: Women in the Civil War (upper elem/middle) |
A reading comprehension about women who played important roles in the Civil War. |
| Crossword: Lewis and Clark |
2 ACROSS: ___ served as a guide during the expedition |
| Facts or Opinion: Civil War (elementary/upper elementary) |
This exercise reviews Civil War history and gives students practice in differentiating fact and opinion at the same time. |
| Maze: Pioneers 1 (easier) |
Help the girl milk the cow. |
| Maze: Pioneers 4 (harder) |
Help the pioneers get to Oregon. |
| Quiz: USA Map 1 (elem/upper elem) |
Use this quiz to check student ability to read maps. Also a good way to review information about the U.S. Part one of five. |
| Quiz: USA Map 2 (elem/upper elem) |
Use this quiz to check student ability to read maps. Also a good way to review information about the U.S. Part two of five. |
| Quiz: USA Map 3 (elem/upper elem) |
Use this quiz to check student ability to read maps. Also a good way to review information about the U.S. Part three of five. |
| Quiz: USA Map 4 (elem/upper elem) |
Use this quiz to check student ability to read maps. Also a good way to review information about the U.S. Part four of five. |
| Quiz: USA Map 5 (elem/upper elem) |
Use this quiz to check student ability to read maps. Also a good way to review information about the U.S. Part five of five. |
| USA: Map and Flag Cards |
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| Word Search: State Capitals |
[member-created document] This document was made with the abcteach word search puzzle tool. |
| Word Search: Civil War (elementary/upper elementary) |
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| Word Search: Fifty States |
Word search with all fifty U.S. states. |
| Word Search: Native American Tribes |
Find the 29 tribe names in this square word search. |
| Word Search: The 50 States |
[member-created document] This document was made with the abcteach word search puzzle tool. |
| Word Search: Thirteen Colonies |
Find original the thirteen colonies. This word search, featuring the thirteen colonies (as well as some states that were NOT the original colonies) is trickier than it looks! |
| Word Unscramble: Native American Homes (primary/elementary) |
Native American homes ranged from complex adobe homes to simple traveling wigwams. Review the types of homes with this simple word unscramble and picture identification. |
| Worksheet: Native Americans (primary/elementary) |
Emphasizes the ways in which Native American tribes varied. A one page cloze sentence worksheet. |
| Worksheet: U.S. Capitals |
How many capitals do your students know? States are listed with space to fill them in. Answer sheet. |
| Comprehension: Cathedral State Park (upper elem/middle) |
A factual reading comprehension about the trees in West Virginia's ancient hemlock forest. |
| Comprehension: Exploring Folklore (middle school) |
This unit defines folklore and explains the various types of folklore in reading comprehensions with short-answer questions. The concepts are reviewed with activities including interview suggestions and even role playing fun! The emphasis is on American folklore; this unit is great for a social studies lesson on American culture and traditions. |
| Bulletin Board: Interactive States (directions) |
Make a bulletin board decoration by cutting out the maps and gluing them into folders. Great for teaching students the shapes of the states. The decoration can be student-assembled. |
| Bulletin Board: Interactive States 1 |
Maps for states Alaska through Mississippi. |
| Bulletin Board: Interactive States 2 |
Maps for Montana through Wyoming. |
| Coloring Page: USA Flag |
Black and white drawing of the American flag, to color. |
| Comprehension: Betsy Ross (upper elementary) |
The famous legend of Betsy Ross! Flag Day is June 14th-- why not celebrate with a reading comprehension of this popular tale, which includes some facts about the real Elisabeth Ross. |
| Comprehension: Charters of Freedom (elem/upper elem) |
Three fact-filled reading comprehensions on the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights, all in one easy download.Interesting and thorough! |
| Assignment Forms: United States (all ages) |
Fun USA-themed late homework notices, assignment notices, notes from the teacher, and grading sheet. |
| Book Report Form: American West |
Book report form to go with any book of fiction set in the early days of the American West. |
| Book: ...Scott Pendleton Collins (upper elem/middle) |
Review Walter Dean Myer's story of a World War II soldier, from the "My Name is America" series. Includes story sequencing, multiple choice comprehension questions, grammar review, and more. |
| Book: A Year Down Yonder (upper elem/ middle) |
Chapter-by-chapter comprehension, vocabulary, and writing questions to accompany Richard Peck's Newbery-winning (2000) novel about a Chicago girl who spends a year of the Depression with her intimidating grandmother in a rural town. |
| Book: Jimmy Spoon and the Pony Express (upper elem/middle) |
One page of comprehension questions and one page of character analysis to help reinforce understanding of Kristina Gregory's tale of early American history. |
| Book: Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt (elem/upper elem) |
Comprehension questions to review Deborah Hopkinson's hisorical novel of a brave slave girl's map to freedom. |
| Book: The House on Maple Street (upper elementary) |
Reinforces vocabulary and comprehension for Bonnie Pryor's story of 300 years of history. |
| Book: The Knee-High Man and Other Tales (primary/elem) |
This book unit serves as a comprehension and vocabulary-enhancing backdrop to Julius Lester's excellent re-telling of these por quoi tales. |
| Book: The Watsons go to Birmingham 1963 (upper elem/middle) |
Enhances Christopher Paul Curtis's historical novel (winner of the Newbery Prize) with event sequencing and a cloze comprehension exercise. |
| Games: U.S. States and Capitals |
Choose one of three games to learn and reinforce U. S. states and their capitals. Individual or group activity. |
| Comprehension: Cathedral State Park (elem) |
A factual reading comprehension about the trees in West Virginia's ancient hemlock forest. |
| Comprehension: Johnny Appleseed (elem/upper elem) |
Reading comprehension about the legendary apple planter, whose birthday is September 26th. |
| Comprehension: Lewis and Clark (elementary) |
This mini-unit features reading comprehensions related to the Lewis and Clark expedition, including brief biographies of the two explorers and Sacagawea. |
| Comprehension: Oregon Trail, part 1 (upper elem/middle) |
When Katie's family starts off on vacation, they were in a mini-van. Now they are in a wagon, heading towards the Oregon Trail...
An exciting reading comprehension, with great vocabulary skills building. |
| Comprehension: Oregon Trail, part 2 (upper elem/middle) |
The continuing adventures of Katie, a girl whose Oregon Trail vacation has taken an unusual turn... she and her family have been transported back in time!
Today's adventures include a stop at the Shawnee Mission and a visit to Fort Kearney.
An exciting reading comprehension, with great vocabulary skills building. |
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