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2nd - 5th Grade Common Core History Resources for 'exciting prompts'

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American Revolution
American Revolution
Workbook
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American Revolution
Fifth Grade
History
Learn all about the Revolutionary War with this exciting history workbook!
Workbook
American Revolution
American Revolution
Workbook
American Revolution
Learn all about the Revolutionary War with this exciting history workbook!
Fifth Grade
History
Workbook
George Washington: You Tell the Story
George Washington: You Tell the Story
Worksheet
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George Washington: You Tell the Story
Second Grade
Writing
Budding essayists will practice organizing their ideas using the template and prompts on this worksheet.
Worksheet
George Washington: You Tell the Story
George Washington: You Tell the Story
Worksheet
George Washington: You Tell the Story
Budding essayists will practice organizing their ideas using the template and prompts on this worksheet.
Second Grade
Writing
Worksheet
Biography: Booker T. Washington
Biography: Booker T. Washington
Worksheet
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Biography: Booker T. Washington
Fourth Grade
Reading
In this biography worksheet, children read a passage about Booker T. Washington's life, then follow a series of thoughtful prompts to reflect on what they have learned.
Worksheet
Biography: Booker T. Washington
Biography: Booker T. Washington
Worksheet
Biography: Booker T. Washington
In this biography worksheet, children read a passage about Booker T. Washington's life, then follow a series of thoughtful prompts to reflect on what they have learned.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
The Montgomery Bus Boycott
The Montgomery Bus Boycott
Worksheet
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The Montgomery Bus Boycott
Fourth Grade
Reading
In this worksheet, children read the story of Parks' act of passive resistance, then follow a series of thoughtful prompts to reflect on why the boycott was successful, as well as why it inspired the support of so many people around the United States.
Worksheet
The Montgomery Bus Boycott
The Montgomery Bus Boycott
Worksheet
The Montgomery Bus Boycott
In this worksheet, children read the story of Parks' act of passive resistance, then follow a series of thoughtful prompts to reflect on why the boycott was successful, as well as why it inspired the support of so many people around the United States.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Colonial America Writing Prompt
Colonial America Writing Prompt
Worksheet
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Colonial America Writing Prompt
Fifth Grade
Reading
Imagine being around in colonial America. If you were reporting about the American Revolution what would you have said about the times?
Worksheet
Colonial America Writing Prompt
Colonial America Writing Prompt
Worksheet
Colonial America Writing Prompt
Imagine being around in colonial America. If you were reporting about the American Revolution what would you have said about the times?
Fifth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Zheng He
Zheng He
Worksheet
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Zheng He
Fifth Grade
Reading
Young historians will practice writing essays and get a great reading comprehension workout with this worksheet about the famous Chinese explorer Zheng He.
Worksheet
Zheng He
Zheng He
Worksheet
Zheng He
Young historians will practice writing essays and get a great reading comprehension workout with this worksheet about the famous Chinese explorer Zheng He.
Fifth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Historical Heroes: Frederick Douglass
Historical Heroes: Frederick Douglass
Worksheet
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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.
Worksheet
Historical Heroes: Frederick Douglass
Historical Heroes: Frederick Douglass
Worksheet
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
Langston Hughes: Historical Heroes
Langston Hughes: Historical Heroes
Worksheet
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Langston Hughes: Historical Heroes
Fourth Grade
Reading
Children learn about writer and poet Langston Hughes in this Historical Heroes: Langston Hughes worksheet.
Worksheet
Langston Hughes: Historical Heroes
Langston Hughes: Historical Heroes
Worksheet
Langston Hughes: Historical Heroes
Children learn about writer and poet Langston Hughes in this Historical Heroes: Langston Hughes worksheet.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Nonfiction Text Features: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Nonfiction Text Features: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Worksheet
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Nonfiction Text Features: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Third Grade
Reading
Practice identifying and interpreting nonfiction text features in this worksheet about the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Worksheet
Nonfiction Text Features: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Nonfiction Text Features: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Worksheet
Nonfiction Text Features: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Practice identifying and interpreting nonfiction text features in this worksheet about the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Third Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Civil Rights Sit-Ins
Civil Rights Sit-Ins
Worksheet
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Civil Rights Sit-Ins
Fourth Grade
Reading
In this worksheet, students learn how the Sit-In movement began, and the impact it had on both the region and the country.
Worksheet
Civil Rights Sit-Ins
Civil Rights Sit-Ins
Worksheet
Civil Rights Sit-Ins
In this worksheet, students learn how the Sit-In movement began, and the impact it had on both the region and the country.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Women in History: Marian Anderson
Women in History: Marian Anderson
Worksheet
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Women in History: Marian Anderson
Fourth Grade
Reading
Children read a brief biography of world renowned opera singer Marian Anderson, then answer a series of reading comprehension questions.
Worksheet
Women in History: Marian Anderson
Women in History: Marian Anderson
Worksheet
Women in History: Marian Anderson
Children read a brief biography of world renowned opera singer Marian Anderson, then answer a series of reading comprehension questions.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Women’s Suffrage and the 19th Amendment
Women’s Suffrage and the 19th Amendment
Worksheet
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Women’s Suffrage and the 19th Amendment
Fifth Grade
Reading
Children learn about the women's suffrage movement in the U.S., including key players and events, and how it contributed to the eventual passing of the 19th Amendment.
Worksheet
Women’s Suffrage and the 19th Amendment
Women’s Suffrage and the 19th Amendment
Worksheet
Women’s Suffrage and the 19th Amendment
Children learn about the women's suffrage movement in the U.S., including key players and events, and how it contributed to the eventual passing of the 19th Amendment.
Fifth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
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
Writing Opinions About Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz
Writing Opinions About Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz
Lesson Plan
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Writing Opinions About Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz
Fourth Grade
Reading
Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz was a 17th century writer and philosopher who today is considered one of the first documented feminists and advocates for women’s education. In this lesson, students will read two nonfiction texts about Sor Juana and discuss her life and accomplishments before writing an opinion piece about her.
Lesson Plan
Writing Opinions About Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz
Writing Opinions About Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz
Lesson Plan
Writing Opinions About Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz
Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz was a 17th century writer and philosopher who today is considered one of the first documented feminists and advocates for women’s education. In this lesson, students will read two nonfiction texts about Sor Juana and discuss her life and accomplishments before writing an opinion piece about her.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Lesson Plan
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