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American History Teacher Resources

Study the people, politics, and events that comprise America's rich history – from colonial times to the twenty-first century – using the teaching resources below. You will find American Revolution printables, Civil War lesson plans, presidential quizzes, suffrage references, and much more! Native-American crafts, patriotic songs, reading passages, and stock market activities make it easy to incorporate U.S. history across your curriculum.

Educational Videos

George Washington – Videos & Activities
Abraham Lincoln – Videos & Activities
Slavery & The Civil War – Videos & Activities
Memorial Day Videos & Activities
Declaration of Independence – Videos & Activities
Women's History Videos & Activities
History of Thanksgiving – Videos & Activities

Slideshows

Leaders in U.S. Women's Suffrage Movement
WWII Printables Slideshow
Presidential Trivia Crossword Puzzles: Printables Gallery
Top 15 Women's History Month Activities
Fun State Facts Printables Slideshow
Top 10 Presidents' Day Worksheets (Grades 4-8)
Top 10 Flag Day Activities Gallery

Printables for Grades K-2

The Pledge of Allegiance
Make a Three-Cornered Hat
Learn About Lewis and Clark
Patriotic Book
Betsy Ross Little Book
All About the Boston Tea Party
Benjamin Franklin Little Book
More Popular American History Printables

Printables for Grades 3 & 4

The Story of the "Star-Spangled Banner"
The Bill of Rights and Constitutional Amendments
Ellis Island
Citizenship Test
Abraham Lincoln
Citizenship Word Search
The Declaration of Independence Little Book
More Popular American History Printables

Printables for Grades 5-8

Space Explorations
Where Are the Wild Things: Maurice Sendak
Events in the Vietnam War
The War of 1812
Famous Firsts: 1940s
The King's M & M's: The Stamp Act
World War II Printable Book (5-12)
More Popular American History Printables

Printables for Grades 9-12

The Controversy Over Nuclear Weapons
Hiroshima: Discussion Questions & Project Ideas
Slaughterhouse-Five Projects
A Teacher's Guide for Good Brother, Bad Brother: The Story of Edwin Booth and John Wilkes Booth
Citizenship Test I
The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850
Lincoln's Last Days Teacher's Guide
More Popular American History Printables

Lesson Plans

Billie Holiday's Song "Strange Fruit"
Designing a Quilt Pattern
Multicultural Statue of Liberty
Immigrants' Experiences
Triangular Trade in the Atlantic Ocean
Pilgrim Unit (7 lessons)
Chart Columbus's Voyages
More Popular American History Lesson Plans

Quizzes

Asian-American History Quiz
Native Americans Quiz
All About Martin Luther King, Jr. Quiz
American Colonies Quiz
Abraham Lincoln's Life Quiz (Beginner Level)
Early America Quiz
Abraham Lincoln's Life Quiz (Advanced Level)
More American History Quizzes

Bulletin Board Ideas

American Flag Bulletin Board
Who's in the News Bulletin Board—Teacher Portion

Educational Technology Resources

Life on the Prairie Worksheet
Lessons from History Worksheet
The Era of Thomas Jefferson
Colonial American Gazette
Life on the Prairie
Colonial America Kaleidoscope
School Pictures
More Educational Technology for American History

Puzzles & Games

17th-Century Pastimes and Sports
The Original Thirteen States Crossword
The Blue and the Gray
The Shot Heard 'Round the World
A Timeline of Events
Thanksgiving Word Hunt
Olympic Games and Politics
More American History Puzzles & Games

References

Christopher Columbus Facts
Kids at Work
Origin of U.S. State Names
History of Presidential Inaugurations
Martin Luther King Jr.'s Life
Declaration of Independence
1920's Written and Oral Report Ideas
More Popular American History References

Art & American History Connected

Patriotic Hat
Egg Carton Uncle Sam
Native American Indian Crafts
Star Design
Patriotic Shield
The Bill of Rights
Postage Stamps for Heroes
More American History Art Activities

Music, Drama, & American History Connected

Patriotic Poems and Songs
The Dynamic Duo: Steven Spielberg and George Lucas
Unite or Die: How 13 States Became a Nation Reader's Theater
The Roots of Rock 'n' Roll
Patriotic Songs
Set Design for "Pilgrims of Plymouth"
The Star-Spangled Banner I
More Music & Drama Activities for American History

Mathematics & American History Connected

Understanding the Stock Market
Constitutionally Correct
Presidents' Day Problems
Patriotic Holidays
Quotations by Famous Presidents
Columbus Day - Four Voyages
Bank Information
More American History Activities for Math Class

Science & American History Connected

Earth Day Activities
The Mystery of DNA
Dr. Mae Jemison
Make a Dried Bouquet
Learn About Johnny Appleseed
The California Gold Rush
The Monkey Trial
More American History Activities for Science Class

Literature Resources for U.S. History

The Crucible
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
Vietnam War Student Project
Readers Theater Script: Little House on the Prairie
The Wall: Literature Guide for Teachers
Hiroshima: Synopsis, Ideas, and Writing Connections
Pedro's Journal Literature Guide
More Popular Literature Resources for U.S. History

U.S. History Activities for Language Arts

The Life of Abraham Lincoln -- Reading Comprehension
All About Early Explorers
Patriotic Word Search
Fourteen Points Writing Exercise
Betsy Ross Flag Company
Colonial Times: Heritage Handwriting
Across Five Aprils Discussion Guide
More Popular U.S. History Activities for Language Arts

Black History Month Resources

Indentured Servants' Experiences 1600-1700
Martin Luther King Jr Coloring Page
Rosa Parks Coloring Page
Jackie Robinson Biography & Activities
George Washington Carver Little Book
Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad
The Civil Rights Movement
More Black History Month – Teacher Resources

Native-American History Resources

Learn About Pocahontas
The Trail of Tears
Reading Warm-Up 22 for Gr. 5 & 6: Sacagawea Biography
The First Winter - Pilgrim Study Unit (Lesson 4 of 7)
Sacagawea
Readers Theater Script: Zia
Largest Indian Reservations and Tribes
More American Indians & Native Americans - Teacher Resources

U.S. Women's History Resources

Learn About Susan B. Anthony
Minty: A Story of Young Harriet Tubman
Fastest Woman in the World: Wilma Rudolph
The Declaration of Sentiments & Your Rights
Women and World War II
Paulina Wright Davis
First Lady of the Air: Amelia Earhart
More Women's History – Teacher Resources

Colonial Times in America

Colonial Times – Everyday Things
Colonial Hidden Meanings
Articles of Confederation
Of Plymouth Plantation Excerpt
Learn About Paul Revere
Colonial School Vocabulary
My Brother Sam Is Dead
More Colonial Times Teacher Resources

American Revolution Resources

The American Revolution Crossword
Boston Tea Party
My Brother Sam Is Dead: Tests & Activities
American Revolution Books by Jean Fritz
Reading Warm-Up 25 for Gr. 1 & 2: George Washington Biography
Johnny Tremain Worksheet
Johnny Tremain — Comprehension Test B
More Popular American Revolution Resources

Constitutional History

"The Great Compromise" & The Constitutional Convention
The Nineteenth Amendment
The Constitutional Convention and Preamble
Is It Constitutional?
Amendments to the Constitution: Voting
Consensus & The Articles of Confederation
Iroquois Confederacy: Seed for the U.S. Constitution
More U.S. Constitution Resources for Teachers

U.S. Civil War Resources

A Classroom Divided
Chronology of Conscription in the U.S. -- Colonial Era to 1999
Three Famous Americans in the Civil War
Reading Warm-Up 47 for Gr. 5 & 6: The American Civil War
Lincoln-Douglas Style Debate Procedure
The Underground Railroad
54th Regiment Memorial
More Popular U.S. Civil War Resources

Twentieth-Century American History

Chronology of World War II
History of Father's Day
Hiroshima
About the Great Depression
The Navajo Code Talkers
The Roaring Twenties
The TV Generation
More Twentieth Century – Teacher Resources

American History Biographies

George Washington: Father of Our Country
Common Core Lesson Plans for the Who Was...? Series
John Brown
Martin Luther King Jr, Civil Rights Leader
Homesick: My Own Story
Influencing Others in Our World
African-American Hall of Fame
More Biographies – Teacher Resources

U.S. Speeches & Addresses

Abraham Lincoln's House Divided Speech
Emancipation Proclamation
Henry David Thoreau's Civil Disobedience
Lincoln's Gettysburg Address
Lincoln's Thanksgiving Proclamation
Lyndon B. Johnson's Great Society Speech
"Ain't I a Woman"
More U.S. Speeches & Addresses

U.S. Monuments & Landmarks

The Statue of Liberty's History
National Cemeteries
Current Archaeology -- Project Calendar
Statue of Liberty Activities
The Golden Gate Bridge
Monumental Bingo
The Liberty Bell
More U.S. Monuments & Landmarks

Historic U.S. Buildings & Sites

Communities: Past and Present
African Meeting House/Abiel Smith School
Historical Sites Project
Old South Meeting House
66 Phillips Street/86 Pinckney Street
Old Sturbridge Village Checklist
Harriet Tubman Memorial
More Historic U.S. Buildings & Sites

Government Resources for U.S. History

Mock Election Ideas for the Classroom
Making Schools Equal
List of Firsts for U.S. Cities
List of State Nicknames
American Indians Today
Jean Fritz's American History Books
The Early Congresses
More Popular Government Resources for U.S. History

History Resources for U.S. Elections

Women's Right to Vote Little Book
Belva Ann Lockwood
Julia Ward Howe
U.S. President: Facts
Lucy Stone
Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address
Sojourner Truth
More Popular History Resources for Elections

U.S. History Activities for Presidents' Day

Harry S. Truman
Abraham Lincoln Time Line
Theodore Roosevelt
Presidential Trivia Crossword Puzzles: Printable Book (4-8)
President Warren Gamaliel Harding Biography
America by the People Poster: Thomas Jefferson
Franklin Delano Roosevelt's Third Inaugural Address
More Popular Presidents' Day Activities for U.S. History

U.S. History Activities for Memorial Day

American Patriotic Pencil Wrap
Stars and Stripes Writing Activity
Slaughterhouse-Five Questions
Slaughterhouse-Five Synopsis
Patriotic Resist
Slaughterhouse-Five Short Answer
More U.S. History Activities for Memorial Day

Independence Day History Resources

If the Declaration of Independence Kept a Diary
Born on the 4th of July
The Story Behind the Fourth of July
July 4th Trivia
History of the American Flag
American History Bibliography
Abolitionists Protest the Fourth
More Popular Independence Day History Resources

U.S. History Resources for Veterans Day

The Selective Service System
More Popular Veterans Day Resources for History

Physical Education & American History Connected

Baseball Greats
The History of Baseball
The Black Sox
Althea Gibson's Story
The Sultan of Swat: Babe Ruth
Olympic Star: Jesse Owens Biography and Activities
Jack Johnson and the Great White Hope
More Popular History Resources for Physical Education

Additional American History Resources

Asian-Pacific-American History – Teacher Resources
Explorers – Teacher Resources
Popular Creative Writing Activities for History
Popular Geography Resources for History Class
Popular Historical Fiction Resources
Popular States Resources for History Class
U.S. Presidency Resources
U.S. Presidents' Biographies
Virtual Field Trip: Black History in Boston
World War I Teacher Resources
World War II Teacher Resources

Highlights

Asian-Pacific-American Heritage Month
May is Asian-Pacific-American Heritage Month! Don't overlook this opportunity to study and enjoy activities about the history and culture of Asian-Pacific American communities.

Tornadoes in Oklahoma
The recent rash of tornadoes in Oklahoma, which killed at least two dozen people, may have your students wondering why such natural disasters occur, how they may be affected by them, and what they can do to help. Use these resources to teach the geography of Oklahoma and the Southwestern United States, to explain tornadoes, and to discuss the resulting crises with your class.

Top 10 Galleries
Explore our most popular Top 10 galleries, from Top 10 Behavior Management Tips for the Classroom and Top 10 Classroom Organization Tips from Veteran Teachers to Top 10 Free (& Cheap) Rewards for Students and Top 10 Things Every Teacher Needs in the Classroom. We'll help you get organized and prepared for every classroom situation, holiday, and more! Check out all of our galleries today.

May Calendar of Events
May is full of holidays and events that you can incorporate into your standard curriculum. Our Educators' Calendar outlines activities for each event, including: Backyard Games Week (5/23-29) and Memorial Day (5/27). Plus, celebrate Asian-Pacific-American Heritage Month, Clean Air Month, and Physical Fitness & Sports Month all May long!

Common Core Lessons & Resources
Is your school district adopting the Common Core? Work these new standards into your curriculum with our reading, writing, speaking, social studies, and math lessons and activities. Each piece of content incorporates the Common Core State Standards into the activity or lesson.

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