History

History: Battles of the War of 1812 (upper elem)

Students use their research skills to fill in this worksheet on the battles of the American War of 1812.

PowerPoint Template: American History Theme

PowerPoint Required: Save this template to your computer to add your own text.

Sequencing: Women's Suffrage (upper elementary)

Sequence the events between 1776 and 1920 (broken into five smaller subcategories)

Sign: Aztecs

Sign: Early Explorers

Sign: Mayas

Classroom sign "Mayas" to indicate the group of people, with an illustration of Chichen itza.

Timeline Form

Use this form for any timeline project.

Unit: Alaska - from the Bering Land Bridge to Statehood (upper elem)

There's something for every learning type in this thorough unit, which covers the history, geography, and cultures of Alaska, through reading comprehensions (multiple choice and short essay), essay questions, poetry prompts, and creative activities.

Vocabulary: Colonial Virginia

Virginia colony vocabulary exercises.

Word Wall: Martin Luther King, Jr. (upper/middle)

[member-created with abctools] From "Alabama" to "Nobel Peace Prize". These vocabulary building word strips are great for word walls.

Writing Prompt: September 11th Heroes (elem/upper elem)

"There were many heroes during the September 11th tragedy. Write about a hero or a heroic event that made an impression on you."

Writing Prompts: African-American Quotes

29 quotes from famous African-Americans form the basis for writing prompts that require students to use their skills of reflection, research, and writing.

Writing Prompts: Quotes from Women

31 quotes from famous women form the basis for writing prompts that require students to use their skills of reflection, research, and writing.

Writing Prompts: Thanksgiving (middle) 1-4

Four of our upper elementary/middle school writing prompts/discussion topics in one place. Thought-provoking Thanksgiving writing prompts.