Bio Poem Handout Use this template when writing a bio poem, a great format for students to write creatively...		The Constitutional Convention and Preamble An overview of the Constitutional Convention followed by the Preamble the Constitution of the...
Strides for Women Posters Students research the lives of accomplished women and create posters displaying the...		Lincoln's Thanksgiving Proclamation Read Abraham Lincoln's 1863 Proclamation, which occurred around Thanksgiving. This is a good...
Similar and Different Students discuss the ways in which they are similar and different. This is a great activity to...		Brief History of Thanksgiving This article describes the first Thanksgiving and gives a brief history of the holiday.
Leading Industries A chart showing the declining and expanding industries in the U.S. economy.		Born on the 4th of July Fun facts about people who have their birthday on Independence Day.
Kids at Work A list of jobs children have historically performed.		Tips for Conducting an Interview Use these tips for conducting an interview when completing the It's a...
Getting to Know Your Student Send this letter home to parents to help you know your students better.		Is It Constitutional? Students read constitutional amendments and use the information to evaluate laws and actions.
Substitute Teacher Information Filling in these sheets will provide your substitutes with the necessary information to run...		Immigrants' Experiences Students use a Web resource to share some of the experiences of immigrants who recently arrived...
Assignment Record Keep track of your students' grades with this handy chart. This printable is customizable....		Letters from the Past Students explore a Civil War Website and read authentic letters from a soldier. This lesson...
Amendments to the Constitution of the United States The amendments to the U.S. Constitution.		Communities Past & Present Comparison Chart After researching Old Sturbridge Village online, students will use this worksheet to compare...
Thanksgiving Fact Sheet Explore the background of this American holiday - from the first Thanksgiving during Colonial...		Communities: Past and Present Students explore an online resource to compare community life of the past with that of today.