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The Nation's Capital: Washington, D.C.
The Nation's Capital: Washington, D.C.
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The Nation's Capital: Washington, D.C.
Second Grade
Reading
Learners get a brief introduction to the capital of the United States in this worksheet.
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The Nation's Capital: Washington, D.C.
The Nation's Capital: Washington, D.C.
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The Nation's Capital: Washington, D.C.
Learners get a brief introduction to the capital of the United States in this worksheet.
Second Grade
Reading
Worksheet
National Symbols: The Declaration of Independence
National Symbols: The Declaration of Independence
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National Symbols: The Declaration of Independence
Second Grade
Civics and Government
Help your child learn more about her American heritage with these coloring pages that are chock-full of history featuring the Declaration of Independence.
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National Symbols: The Declaration of Independence
National Symbols: The Declaration of Independence
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National Symbols: The Declaration of Independence
Help your child learn more about her American heritage with these coloring pages that are chock-full of history featuring the Declaration of Independence.
Second Grade
Civics and Government
Worksheet
Historical Heroes: Frederick Douglass
Historical Heroes: Frederick Douglass
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Historical Heroes: Frederick Douglass
Second Grade
Reading
Children learn the inspiring life story of historical hero Frederick Douglass, who rose from slavery to become a preeminent leader of the abolitionist movement, in this worksheet.
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Historical Heroes: Frederick Douglass
Historical Heroes: Frederick Douglass
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Historical Heroes: Frederick Douglass
Children learn the inspiring life story of historical hero Frederick Douglass, who rose from slavery to become a preeminent leader of the abolitionist movement, in this worksheet.
Second Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Historical Heroes: Maya Angelou
Historical Heroes: Maya Angelou
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Historical Heroes: Maya Angelou
Second Grade
Reading
Children are introduced to author, activist, and poet Maya Angelou in this historial heroes worksheet.
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Historical Heroes: Maya Angelou
Historical Heroes: Maya Angelou
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Historical Heroes: Maya Angelou
Children are introduced to author, activist, and poet Maya Angelou in this historial heroes worksheet.
Second Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Origin of Valentine's Day
Origin of Valentine's Day
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Origin of Valentine's Day
Second Grade
History
The origin of Valentine's Day is a mystery made up of legends and history. Learn about the possible origin of Valentine's Day in this Venn diagram worksheet.
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Origin of Valentine's Day
Origin of Valentine's Day
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Origin of Valentine's Day
The origin of Valentine's Day is a mystery made up of legends and history. Learn about the possible origin of Valentine's Day in this Venn diagram worksheet.
Second Grade
History
Worksheet
Write a Letter to the President
Write a Letter to the President
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Write a Letter to the President
Second Grade
Writing
Write a letter to the president of the United States with this fill-in-the-blanks worksheet!
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Write a Letter to the President
Write a Letter to the President
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Write a Letter to the President
Write a letter to the president of the United States with this fill-in-the-blanks worksheet!
Second Grade
Writing
Worksheet
History of Fireworks
History of Fireworks
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History of Fireworks
Third Grade
Reading
Children read a brief history of fireworks, then answer a series of questions designed to help them reflect on what they have learned.
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History of Fireworks
History of Fireworks
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History of Fireworks
Children read a brief history of fireworks, then answer a series of questions designed to help them reflect on what they have learned.
Third Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Who Is Mae Jemison?
Who Is Mae Jemison?
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Who Is Mae Jemison?
Second Grade
Reading
Mae Jemison was the first African American female astronaut to enter space! Use the Who Is Mae Jemison? lesson plan to get to know this prominent scientist and entrepreneur. Students will read about Mae and then answer questions about her.
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Who Is Mae Jemison?
Who Is Mae Jemison?
Lesson Plan
Who Is Mae Jemison?
Mae Jemison was the first African American female astronaut to enter space! Use the Who Is Mae Jemison? lesson plan to get to know this prominent scientist and entrepreneur. Students will read about Mae and then answer questions about her.
Second Grade
Reading
Lesson Plan
Historical Heroes: Jesse Owens
Historical Heroes: Jesse Owens
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Historical Heroes: Jesse Owens
Second Grade
Reading
In this historical heroes worksheet, second and third graders read a short passage about Owens' life and legacy, then answer the comprehension questions to help determine their understanding.
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Historical Heroes: Jesse Owens
Historical Heroes: Jesse Owens
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Historical Heroes: Jesse Owens
In this historical heroes worksheet, second and third graders read a short passage about Owens' life and legacy, then answer the comprehension questions to help determine their understanding.
Second Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Historical Heroes: Booker T. Washington
Historical Heroes: Booker T. Washington
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Historical Heroes: Booker T. Washington
Second Grade
Reading
In this historical heroes worksheet, children are introduced to Booker T. Washington, who rose from slavery to help found Tuskegee University and advocate for the educational and civl rights of fellow African Americans.
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Historical Heroes: Booker T. Washington
Historical Heroes: Booker T. Washington
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Historical Heroes: Booker T. Washington
In this historical heroes worksheet, children are introduced to Booker T. Washington, who rose from slavery to help found Tuskegee University and advocate for the educational and civl rights of fellow African Americans.
Second Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Historical Heroes: George Washington Carver
Historical Heroes: George Washington Carver
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Historical Heroes: George Washington Carver
Third Grade
Reading
Children learn about George Washington Carver, who rose from slavery to become a leading agricultural pioneer, innovator, inventor, and educator, in this historical heroes worksheet.
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Historical Heroes: George Washington Carver
Historical Heroes: George Washington Carver
Worksheet
Historical Heroes: George Washington Carver
Children learn about George Washington Carver, who rose from slavery to become a leading agricultural pioneer, innovator, inventor, and educator, in this historical heroes worksheet.
Third Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Rosa Parks: Historical Heroes
Rosa Parks: Historical Heroes
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Rosa Parks: Historical Heroes
Second Grade
Reading
Children learn about the life and legacy of civil rights activist Rosa Parks in this history worksheet.
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Rosa Parks: Historical Heroes
Rosa Parks: Historical Heroes
Worksheet
Rosa Parks: Historical Heroes
Children learn about the life and legacy of civil rights activist Rosa Parks in this history worksheet.
Second Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Make a Timeline of an Influential Person
Make a Timeline of an Influential Person
Activity
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Make a Timeline of an Influential Person
Second Grade
Reading
Children research and make a timeline of an inspiring woman in this biography activity.
Activity
Make a Timeline of an Influential Person
Make a Timeline of an Influential Person
Activity
Make a Timeline of an Influential Person
Children research and make a timeline of an inspiring woman in this biography activity.
Second Grade
Reading
Activity
Hatshepsut
Hatshepsut
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Hatshepsut
Third Grade
History
Cleopatra's cool and all, but we just can't help loving Hatshepsut, a woman who, when there were no men to take the throne, stepped in and did things her way.
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Hatshepsut
Hatshepsut
Worksheet
Hatshepsut
Cleopatra's cool and all, but we just can't help loving Hatshepsut, a woman who, when there were no men to take the throne, stepped in and did things her way.
Third Grade
History
Worksheet
Ask Me How
Ask Me How
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Ask Me How
First Grade
Community and Culture
How? In this lesson, your students will become familiar with using this question word to investigate how things work.
Lesson Plan
Ask Me How
Ask Me How
Lesson Plan
Ask Me How
How? In this lesson, your students will become familiar with using this question word to investigate how things work.
First Grade
Community and Culture
Lesson Plan
Learning About Maria Tallchief
Learning About Maria Tallchief
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Learning About Maria Tallchief
First Grade
History
This engaging lesson plan provides students with an opportunity to learn all about America's prima ballerina, Maria Tallchief.
Lesson Plan
Learning About Maria Tallchief
Learning About Maria Tallchief
Lesson Plan
Learning About Maria Tallchief
This engaging lesson plan provides students with an opportunity to learn all about America's prima ballerina, Maria Tallchief.
First Grade
History
Lesson Plan
Learning About Black Visionaries
Learning About Black Visionaries
Lesson Plan
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Learning About Black Visionaries
First Grade
History
Use this lesson plan as an introductory activity to kick-off a short, project-based learning unit where students will research black visionaries and share what they learned.
Lesson Plan
Learning About Black Visionaries
Learning About Black Visionaries
Lesson Plan
Learning About Black Visionaries
Use this lesson plan as an introductory activity to kick-off a short, project-based learning unit where students will research black visionaries and share what they learned.
First Grade
History
Lesson Plan
Learning About W.E.B. Du Bois
Learning About W.E.B. Du Bois
Lesson Plan
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Learning About W.E.B. Du Bois
Second Grade
Vocabulary
This lesson plan teaches kids about W.E.B. Du Bois through video and a short informational text. Students will compare/contrast their findings and create a poster in small groups showing what they learned.
Lesson Plan
Learning About W.E.B. Du Bois
Learning About W.E.B. Du Bois
Lesson Plan
Learning About W.E.B. Du Bois
This lesson plan teaches kids about W.E.B. Du Bois through video and a short informational text. Students will compare/contrast their findings and create a poster in small groups showing what they learned.
Second Grade
Vocabulary
Lesson Plan
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