History

Timeline Form

Use this form for any timeline project.

Comprehension: Peanuts and George Washington Carver (upper el/middle)

This double reading comprehension is a great introduction to the often miscategorized legume, and to the scientist who discovered over 300 uses for it.

Biography: Harriet Tubman (upper elem/middle)

A reading comprehension to introduce America's famous Underground Railroad conductor.

Game: Build a Knight

Played like "hangman", this spelling game reviews medieval-related vocabulary.

Crossword: Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War

Biography: U. S. President; George Washington (upper elem/ middle)

Biography of the first President of the United States, with comprehension and sequencing questions.

Biography: Ponce de Leon (upper elem)

A brief biography of the conquistador and explorer in the format of a reading comprehension activity. It is followed by 4 multiple choice questions and 6 questions requiring short written responses.

Biography: Colin Powell (middle school)

This one-page reading comprehension follows a standardized testing format. An interesting brief biography and great testing practice!

Comprehension: World War II-Costs (middle/high school)

Two pages of text explains the cost of World War II, part of the abcteach history series on World War II. Unit includes a set of multiple choice questions and a set of short answer questions, as well as a writing prompt.

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: World War II; The Countries Involved (middle/high school)

A two page text describing how the major Ally and Axis countries became involved in WWII, with a page of multiple choice and a page of short answer questions, and a writing prompt. Part one of a four part series on the history of WWII.

Comprehension: World War II - Consequences (middle/high school)

A three page text describing the world wide political, social, economic, and technological changes resulting from World War II. This final unit in a three part series on the history of WWII, includes a set of multiple choice questions and a set of short answer questions, plus a writing prompt.

Biography: Jackie Robinson (upper elem/ middle)

Biography of the famous baseball hero.