U.S. HISTORY LESSONS, WORKSHEETS,
AND RESOURCES
Putting the Pieces Together: A Journey Through Ellis Island
Students work in groups to create a puzzle of the journey through Ellis Island.
Johnny Appleseed Day
Students learn about Johnny Appleseed through several activities and create a new holiday for another person.
The Nifty Fifty
Students use an atlas to learn facts about the fifty states.
Slavery
Students learn about the journey taken by escaped slaves on the Underground Railroad.
Advantages/Disadvantages of the Civil War
In this lesson, students learn the advantages and disadvantages of the Civil War in America.
Planting a Garden
Students learn about Native American gardens and plant their own garden based on what they learned.
Patrick Henry’s Persuasive Essay
Students read about Patrick Henry and then create their own persuasive essays to convince colonists to join the revolution against England.
American Civil War KWL Chart
A KWL chart for lessons on the American Civil War.
US Presidents Facts
Students research a US President and answer questions about their chosen president on this worksheet.
American Civil War Time Line
Students fill in a time line of events of the American Civil War.
Native American Contributions
Students research and discuss contributions of Native Americans in American history.
The American Flag
Students learn the symbolism of the stars and stripes and create flags.
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