Tag: American History

How to Teach Students to Write a Biography

How to Write a Biography

Teaching students to write a biography is one of the most rewarding writing lessons, and learning how to teach students to write a biography in a clear, structured way makes the process even more meaningful. Kids enjoy learning about real people, and teachers value how biographies connect reading, writing, and social studies. The challenge is …

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Native Americans for Distance Learning

Native American Digital Lapbook

Now with distance learning, I decided it was time to update my American History Lapbook Series using Google Apps. This means my free Native American Lapbook resource has been updated. Native Americans for Distance Learning is perfect for home study. Let me back up a moment and explain from the beginning. The Native American section …

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How a Bill Becomes a Law Teaching Ideas

How a Bill Becomes a Law

Are you looking for some interesting ways to teach students about how a bill becomes a law? Look no further. This post contains everything you will need. How a Bill Becomes a Law This section includes websites, videos, an anchor chart, and activities to use with your students. Activity #1 – Anchor Chart   This …

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Interesting Facts about the American Revolution

Interesting Facts about the American Revolution

Students love discovering surprising details and interesting facts about the American Revolution. These ten quick facts offer a fun way to introduce the era or review key ideas. At the bottom of the post, you’ll find links to a printable version and a foldable timeline organizer you can use in your classroom. Get the handouts …

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Constitution for Kids

Ten Interesting Facts Constitution

Check out these 10 interesting facts about the Constitution for Kids. Then download the foldable organizers to use to teach Checks and Balances, the Preamble, Bill of Rights, and Amendments to the Constitution. Download all handouts from the blog post here. The Constitution for Kids – Ten Interesting Facts 1. Philadelphia Delegates met in Philadelphia …

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Ten Interesting Facts…The Great Depression

Ten Interesting Facts Great Depression

Have you ever wondered what caused the Great Depression? What was Black Tuesday? Learn the answers to these questions and other interesting facts with this article.   Get a printable version of Ten Interesting Facts . . . The Great Depression. Black Tuesday On October 29, 1929, the stock market lost $14 billion. During the …

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Ten Interesting Facts…The American Civil War

Ten Interesting Facts Civil War

Studying the American Civil War can be fascinating. Read these ten interesting facts. Below you will find links to a printable version. Scroll to the bottom of the page to find a staggered flip chart organizer and timeline to use during your study of the Civil War.  Get the handouts for this post including the …

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