List of Firsts for U.S. Cities A list of firsts in various U.S. cities.		There's an Owl in the Shower Students use the book There's an Owl in the Shower to research and write about old...
List of State Nicknames A chart listing U.S. state nicknames.		Myths About Explorers An article dispelling myths about various explorers.
Origin of U.S. State Names A chart listing the origin of U.S. state names.		Declaration of Independence The text of the Declaration of Independence, including a brief description of the document and...
U.S. State Mottoes A chart listing U.S. state mottoes.		Pilgrim Fact Cards The Pilgrim Fact Cards were designed to be used with the Pilgrim Study Unit, but are a valuable...
Nicknames of U.S. State Residents A chart listing the nicknames of U.S. state residents.		The History of Columbus Day A brief article about Columbus Day.
Emancipation Proclamation The text of the Emancipation Proclamation.		Planning for the Voyage - Pilgrim Study Unit (Lesson 1 of 7) Students will be able to identify the reasons the Pilgrims came to the North America.
Lincoln's Gettysburg Address Read the full text of Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. This resource is a great...		Choosing Plymouth - Pilgrim Study Unit (Lesson 3 of 7) Students will learn about Colonial times and the factors that determined the Pilgrims settling...
Reading Games Students participate in reading games and enhance their reading abilities at the same time.		Aboard the Mayflower - Pilgrim Study Unit (Lesson 2 of 7) Present this lesson plan to help students understand the hardships endured by the Pilgrims and...
Classroom Olympics Students recreate Olympic events by calculating distances and participating in the event.		Life in Plymouth - Pilgrim Study Unit (lesson 6 of 7) After the challenging first winter of 1620, the Pilgrims made great progress in settling...
Mason and Dixon's Line An article explaining Mason and Dixon's Line.		The First Thanksgiving - Pilgrim Study Unit (Lesson 5 of 7) Students will learn about the first Thanksgiving in Plymouth, Massachusetts. It's beneficial...