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Teach the Declaration of Independence - Thrive in Grade Five
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4 to 6
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Turn a challenging historical document into an engaging learning experience for your students. This blog post from Thrive in Grade Five shares practical strategies to help upper elementary...more
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Turn a challenging historical document into an engaging learning experience for your students. This blog post from Thrive in Grade Five shares practical strategies to help upper elementary learners understand the Declaration of Independence through interactive notebooks, discussion, primary-source analysis, and hands-on classroom activities. The author demonstrates how to break the document into manageable sections, examine the colonists' grievances, build historical context, and incorporate multimedia to deepen understanding. While the post also features companion resources available for purchase, it offers numerous free teaching ideas that educators can easily adapt for their own social studies lessons. If your district blocks YouTube, the videos may not be viewable.
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tag(s): declaration of independence (24), holidays (292), july 4th (19), multimedia (66), primary sources (143)
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Divide the Declaration of Independence into short sections and assign each group a passage to analyze. Have students rewrite the text in their own words, identify unfamiliar vocabulary, and explain the main idea before teaching it to the class. Assign students the roles of Patriots, Loyalists, or undecided colonists. Using evidence from the Declaration and additional historical sources, have students participate in a classroom debate over whether the colonies should declare independence. After studying the structure of the Declaration, students can write their own "Declaration" about a classroom or school issue. They should include a preamble, a list of grievances supported with evidence, and proposed solutions, then present their work to classmates.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Independence Day Resources for K-12 Homeschoolers - Texas Home Educators
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K to 12
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Looking for a one-stop collection of Independence Day learning activities? This Texas Home Educators guide brings together a wide variety of ready-to-use resources for students in grades...more
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Looking for a one-stop collection of Independence Day learning activities? This Texas Home Educators guide brings together a wide variety of ready-to-use resources for students in grades K-12, including lesson plans, crafts, games, printable activities, primary source investigations, and historical explorations. Organized by grade level, each recommendation includes a brief description, grade range, cost information, and practical teaching tips, making it easy for educators to find age-appropriate activities with minimal preparation. While created with homeschool families in mind, the curated collection also offers classroom teachers plenty of engaging ideas for celebrating Independence Day across history, literacy, art, and civics.
tag(s): civics (130), declaration of independence (24), holidays (292), july 4th (19), primary sources (143)
In the Classroom
Create a choice board using several of the featured resources. Students can choose activities such as completing a patriotic craft, exploring a primary source, solving a history puzzle, reading an informational article, or creating a flag-themed art project to demonstrate their learning. Set up classroom stations featuring different Independence Day topics, including the Declaration of Independence, patriotic symbols, the American Revolution, and Fourth of July traditions. Have students rotate through the stations, completing short activities and recording new facts at each stop. Patriotic STEM and Art Challenge. Invite students to reflect on what freedom means to their family. They can interview a family member, write a personal reflection, or create a digital poster with Adobe Express for Education,reviewed here connecting their family's traditions with the values celebrated on Independence Day.
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Civic Star Challenge - Civic Star Challenge
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K to 12
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Bring history to life by helping students discover how the ideals of the Declaration of Independence continue to shape civic life today. The Civic Star Challenge provides free, classroom-ready...more
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Bring history to life by helping students discover how the ideals of the Declaration of Independence continue to shape civic life today. The Civic Star Challenge provides free, classroom-ready lessons, primary sources, videos, games, and activity ideas that encourage students to explore the principles of democracy while celebrating America's 250th anniversary. Created through a partnership between iCivics and the Bill of Rights Institute, the site offers adaptable resources for multiple grade levels and subject areas, making it easy to integrate civic learning into existing lessons. Teachers can also participate in the Civic Star Challenge by sharing classroom activities for opportunities to earn recognition and prizes.
tag(s): bill of rights (40), declaration of independence (24), holidays (292), july 4th (19), primary sources (143)
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Have students examine excerpts from the Declaration of Independence and identify key ideas such as equality, liberty, rights, and government. They work in small groups to discuss what each principle means and how it applies to life today. After exploring examples on the site, have students identify a need within their school or community and develop a simple action plan to make a positive difference. They can present their ideas through posters, slide presentations, or short videos made with Canva Edu reviewed here. Have students work in teams to analyze real-world scenarios involving civic rights and responsibilities. They can determine which constitutional principles or democratic values apply and defend their reasoning using evidence from the site's resources.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Happy Birthday America! - Creative World School
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K to 3
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Looking for a kid-friendly way to explain why Americans celebrate the Fourth of July? This Creative World School article introduces young learners to the history of Independence Day...more
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Looking for a kid-friendly way to explain why Americans celebrate the Fourth of July? This Creative World School article introduces young learners to the history of Independence Day using simple language, colorful visuals, and engaging facts. It explains the events leading to the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence, introduces key historical figures, and explores common traditions such as fireworks, parades, and the American flag. The page also includes discussion questions and activity ideas that make it easy for teachers or families to reinforce historical understanding while celebrating the holiday. If your district blocks YouTube, the videos may not be viewable.
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After reading the article, have students sequence the important events that led to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. They can illustrate each event and write a brief description to create a classroom timeline using Padlet, reviewed here. Students can research patriotic symbols mentioned in the article, such as the American flag, Liberty Bell, bald eagle, or fireworks. They can create a mini-book using Write Reader, reviewed here that explains the meaning and history of each symbol, using pictures and simple facts. Have students create a poster encouraging families to celebrate Independence Day while honoring its history. Posters should include historical facts from the article, patriotic symbols, and illustrations that explain why the holiday is important.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Independence Activities for the Classroom - Formative by Newsela
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3 to 8
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The Formative Independence Day Activities page provides a collection of ready-to-use, interactive digital lessons that help students explore the history and significance of Independence...more
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The Formative Independence Day Activities page provides a collection of ready-to-use, interactive digital lessons that help students explore the history and significance of Independence Day. Teachers can access activities focused on the American Revolution, the Declaration of Independence, patriotic symbols, and civic understanding, all while using Formative's built-in tools for real-time assessment and feedback. Many lessons include a mix of multiple-choice, short-answer, drawing, and interactive response questions, making it easy to check for understanding during whole-class instruction, independent practice, or homework. The activities can be assigned directly to students, allowing teachers to monitor progress and adjust instruction based on student responses.
tag(s): american revolution (95), declaration of independence (24), feedback (18), Formative Assessment (43), holidays (292), july 4th (19)
In the Classroom
Assign one of the interactive Formative activities as an introduction or review of the American Revolution and Independence Day. Use students' real-time responses to identify misconceptions and guide class discussion. Create a choice board that combines a Formative activity with extension tasks such as designing a patriotic infographic, writing a journal entry from the perspective of a colonial child, or creating a timeline of events leading to July 4, 1776. Students can use Canva Edu reviewed here to create these projects. Use a Formative assessment as an exit ticket at the end of the lesson. Have students answer questions about the causes and significance of Independence Day, then write a brief reflection explaining why the Declaration of Independence remains important today. Find additional interactive activities at Formative, reviewed here and by clicking the tags for July, Seasonal Resources, and Fourth of July at the top of this site.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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National Museum of the United States Army - National Museum of the United States Army
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4 to 12
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The National Museum of the United States Army Digital Resources page offers a wide variety of free educational materials that help students explore American history through the experiences...more
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The National Museum of the United States Army Digital Resources page offers a wide variety of free educational materials that help students explore American history through the experiences of U.S. Soldiers. Teachers can access engaging videos, interactive timelines, maps, online exhibits, lesson plans, virtual field trips, and primary-source activities that connect to topics ranging from the Revolutionary War to modern conflicts. The site also includes resources related to National History Day and offers opportunities for students to investigate history through artifacts, historical documents, and storytelling. These materials work well for social studies, history, reading, and cross-curricular lessons, helping students build research, critical-thinking, and historical-analysis skills.
tag(s): 1900s (86), 1910s (29), 1940s (70), american revolution (95), biographies (97), civil war (145), lewis and clark (16), virtual field trips (146), world war 1 (87), world war 2 (168)
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Explore a virtual field trip from the museum and have students complete a digital scavenger hunt focused on artifacts, uniforms, vehicles, or important historical events connected to the tour. Use the museum's interactive timelines and maps to help students trace major battles or troop movements, then create their own illustrated timeline or digital map presentation using Google My Maps, reviewed here. Have students analyze historical artifacts shown in the digital collections and make inferences about the people who used them.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Gold Fever and the Bechtler Mint - PBS LearningMedia
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4 to 8
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Gold Fever and the Bechtler Mint is an engaging historical video resource that explores America's first gold rush in North Carolina during the early 1800s and the creation of Christopher...more
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Gold Fever and the Bechtler Mint is an engaging historical video resource that explores America's first gold rush in North Carolina during the early 1800s and the creation of Christopher Bechtler's private mint. Through documentary footage, expert interviews, historical reenactments, and clips showing how gold coins were handmade, students gain insight into early American economics, westward expansion, mining history, and entrepreneurship. Teachers can use the video to support lessons in U.S. history, economics, geography, and STEM while helping students connect historical events to real-world innovation and trade.
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After viewing the video, have students create a timeline of important events using MyLens, reviewed here that connects to the North Carolina Gold Rush and the Bechtler Mint. Students can include key people, discoveries, inventions, and economic impacts using paper timelines or digital tools. Organize a classroom gold rush simulation where students mine for hidden objects or tokens and trade them for classroom currency. Students can discuss supply and demand, fairness, and the effects of gold on local economies and communities. Ask students to design their own coin inspired by the Bechtler Mint. Students can sketch symbols, slogans, and images that represent their classroom, state, or community, and explain how they chose the symbols.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Yellowstone National Park Virtual Tours - National Park Service
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K to 12
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Yellowstone's official virtual tours site lets students explore the park's main attractions without leaving the classroom, including Mammoth Hot Springs, Norris Geyser Basin, Fountain...more
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Yellowstone's official virtual tours site lets students explore the park's main attractions without leaving the classroom, including Mammoth Hot Springs, Norris Geyser Basin, Fountain Paint Pot, and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. Each map-based tour pairs photos and background info with details on visiting in person, and there's a story map on protecting Yellowstone's water for a deeper dive into conservation.
tag(s): national parks (29), virtual field trips (146)
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Set up small groups to rotate through different tour stops (Mammoth Hot Springs, Norris Geyser Basin, Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, etc.), with each group recording observations and sharing one interesting fact with the class afterward. Have students explore the "Protecting Yellowstone's Water" story map and write a short reflection or create a poster on why water conservation matters in national parks, connecting it to conservation efforts in their own community. Have students use Canva for Education reviewed here to create a poster, story map, or other project.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Norman Rockwell Imagining Freedom: A Virtual Field Trip - Norman Rockwell Museum
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Imagining Freedom offers an immersive virtual field trip experience that explores the power of imagery in the struggle for civil rights and racial justice. This resource guides viewers...more
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Imagining Freedom offers an immersive virtual field trip experience that explores the power of imagery in the struggle for civil rights and racial justice. This resource guides viewers through an interactive gallery of historical and contemporary artworks. After signing up for free access, you can explore a 360-degree digital environment featuring over 250 artworks, including original paintings, studies, and behind-the-scenes photographs. It includes eight thematic galleries where you can zoom in on high-resolution images to view fine details or access layers of embedded content, such as audio, video, historical documents, and artist statements. This experience includes ready-to-use, standards-aligned lesson plans that focus on artistic process, social studies, and storytelling. Educators can use activities in each lesson with one or all of the selected works of art.
tag(s): civil rights (223), racism (82), virtual field trips (146)
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Use this virtual tour and the included activities in a social studies or art history lesson on the Civil Rights Movement. Start the activity by having students explore the Imagining Freedom exhibit independently or in pairs, and direct them to select one artwork that resonates with their understanding of justice. After their virtual visit, students can use ClassTools Image Annotator, reviewed here to pinpoint specific symbols or techniques within their chosen piece and explain how those elements contribute to the overall message of freedom. To extend learning, have students research the geographical locations mentioned in the exhibit and create an interactive map using Google My Maps, reviewed here to help students connect historical art to the physical places where history unfolded.
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Women Who Inspire the World Interactive - Sherlyn Cruz
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3 to 12
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This interactive combines Canva for Education, reviewed here and SchoolAI, reviewed here to share an interactive...more
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This interactive combines Canva for Education, reviewed here and SchoolAI, reviewed here to share an interactive learning experience about women who inspire the world. The document features nine women from diverse fields, including Jane Goodall and Mae Jamison, for students to engage with in "conversation." After selecting one of the women, the link leads to a SchoolAI space, where you begin the conversation by entering a name or pseudonym. The featured woman begins the conversation with a brief introduction, then asks a question. Continue the conversation by entering information and asking questions in the message box. SchoolAI spaces provide additional learning support by including a listen button that reads the text aloud.
tag(s): artificial intelligence (342), women (191), womenchangemaker (81)
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Share this interactive with students as part of a learning center activity, then ask students to select one of the women to study further. Use Canva to create a similar activity for various classroom uses that features historical figures, explorers, authors, or other people of interest. View the archive of OK2Ask: Canva Basics: Using Templates to Support Classroom Communication, reviewed here, to learn more about how to create with Canva. By creating a template of your own and using your SchoolAI account, teachers can view students' discussions within spaces, monitor engagement, track progress, and analyze conversations. SchoolAI is FERPA- and COPPA-compliant and includes built-in safety guardrails for student use.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Teaching Students How to Identify Credible Sources - edutopia
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Teaching Students How to Identify Credible Sources is an article about teaching students to identify reliable sources in the digital age. The article outlines the CRAAP model: Currency,...more
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Teaching Students How to Identify Credible Sources is an article about teaching students to identify reliable sources in the digital age. The article outlines the CRAAP model: Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose. It also shares ways to use the CRAAP model, including: using Kahoot or Waygrounds, scavenger hunts, races, debates, and more.
tag(s): evaluating sources (54), Research (91)
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Create an interactive game using Kahoot!, reviewed here or Wayground (formerly Quizizz), reviewed here to use the CRAAP model to evaluate sources. Students can create an infographic showcasing the model using Infographics Presentation Templates, reviewed here. Students can use Google Keep, reviewed here to create a list of reliable sources.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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A Point of View Lesson Using Comic Strips - Teaching Made Practical
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3 to 12
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Help students master perspective through creative storytelling with A Point of View Lesson Using Comic Strips. This classroom resource demonstrates how creating comics can strengthen...more
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Help students master perspective through creative storytelling with A Point of View Lesson Using Comic Strips. This classroom resource demonstrates how creating comics can strengthen students' understanding of point of view by engaging them in both visual and written storytelling. The article shares five practical lesson ideas, including creating comic debates, comparing characters' perspectives, analyzing or challenging an author's point of view, illustrating how different people experience the same event, and practicing first- and third-person narration. In addition to instructional strategies, the resource includes book recommendations, free comic strip templates, and an example lesson using MakeBeliefsComix to guide students through the comic creation process. These activities provide engaging opportunities to reinforce reading comprehension, writing, and critical thinking skills across grade levels.
tag(s): comics and cartoons (67), perspective (33), point of view (9)
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Have students retell a scene from a novel or a historical event from the perspective of a different character. Students should illustrate how the character's thoughts, feelings, and motivations change the story. Assign students two opposing viewpoints from a historical event, scientific issue, or current topic. Working in pairs, students can create comic strip conversations with Cartoon Comic Maker, reviewed here that present each side's reasoning and evidence before discussing which arguments are most convincing. Ask students to identify the author's point of view or theme in a text. Students can create an original comic with Comic Strip Templates by Canva, reviewed here that either supports, questions, or offers an alternative perspective to the author's message. Finish with a gallery walk where classmates explain the evidence behind their creative choices.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Daily IQ - Infoplease
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4 to 12
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Infoplease's Daily IQ shares daily fun facts. Facts include: This Day in History, Word of the Day, Birthday of the Day, Analogy of the Day, News of the World, and ...more
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Infoplease's Daily IQ shares daily fun facts. Facts include: This Day in History, Word of the Day, Birthday of the Day, Analogy of the Day, News of the World, and Weather of the Day. Visit additional links on the site to view other recent content.
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tag(s): history day (38), news (223), trivia (18), vocabulary (251), weather (174)
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Students can create a virtual bulletin board using Lino, reviewed here to share sentences using the Word of the Day. Students can compare and contrast weather from this day in history to today using the Interactive 2 Circle Venn Diagram by Read Write Think, reviewed here. Students can create their own Analogy of the Day to post on Google Slides, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Alabama History Hub - Alabama Department of Archives & History
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K to 12
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The Alabama History Hub, hosted by the Alabama Department of Archives and History, is a free online resource that provides educators and students with access to primary sources, artifacts,...more
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The Alabama History Hub, hosted by the Alabama Department of Archives and History, is a free online resource that provides educators and students with access to primary sources, artifacts, lesson plans, activities, games, and worksheets on Alabama history. Resources can be searched by grade level, topic, time period, and resource type, making it easy to locate materials that support specific curriculum goals. Designed for PreK-12 classrooms, the site helps teachers integrate primary-source analysis and inquiry-based learning into social studies, history, civics, and cross-curricular lessons. In addition to classroom resources, the Alabama Department of Archives and History offers educators access to traveling resource kits, virtual learning opportunities, museum field trips, and professional development programs that support the teaching of Alabama history and civics.
tag(s): 1700s (39), 1800s (89), 1900s (86), 2000s (2), 20th century (171), civil rights (223), civil war (145), primary sources (143), professional development (296), states (128)
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Students can work in small groups to compare different primary sources (letters, photos, or documents) from the site, discuss how each source provides a unique perspective, and then present their findings using a graphic organizer or sketchnote using Google Drawings, reviewed here. Students can use the Hub's lesson plans and activities to conduct a guided inquiry project where they develop a question about Alabama history, gather evidence from sources, and present a claim supported by reasoning. Students can explore the Alabama History Hub by selecting a time period (such as the Civil War or the Civil Rights era) and analyzing primary sources to create a short "history news report" summarizing key events and perspectives from that era. They can record using a digital tool such as Kapwing, reviewed here.
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Elementary School Benchmark Resources - Florida Citizen
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Florida Citizens' Elementary School Curriculum for students in grades Kindergarten through 5th provides resources to support Elementary School Civics and Government benchmarks, Language...more
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Florida Citizens' Elementary School Curriculum for students in grades Kindergarten through 5th provides resources to support Elementary School Civics and Government benchmarks, Language Arts B.E.S.T. standards, and Health Resiliency standards. To access the lessons, you must create a free account. All lessons can be downloaded as Microsoft Word, Google Docs, or PDF. Each lesson includes a lesson plan, handouts, slides, and sample answers.
tag(s): american flag (9), bill of rights (40), branches of government (70), constitution (104), courts (26), symbols (20)
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Students can use all the resources that are provided with each lesson. Students can use Book Creator, reviewed here to showcase their learning of any of the topics taught. Students can use Stormboard, reviewed here to share an important fact that they learned.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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We Are America - We Are America Project
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The We Are America Project is a student-centered national initiative that partners with teachers and young people to explore and define what it means to be American through personal...more
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The We Are America Project is a student-centered national initiative that partners with teachers and young people to explore and define what it means to be American through personal storytelling and reflection. The website features a growing library of student-authored stories that highlight diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, making it a rich resource for discussions about identity, immigration, community, and belonging. Educator resources include conversation guides and supports for using these stories as classroom texts, helping students connect personal narratives to broader themes in history and social studies. This project encourages meaningful dialogue and critical thinking, giving students a voice in shaping a national conversation about American identity.
tag(s): communities (37), critical thinking (189), diversity (56), identity (42), immigration (86), narrative (16), perspective (33), stories and storytelling (80)
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Have students read a few student stories from the site and then participate in small-group discussions about shared experiences, differences, and what makes people feel included in a community. Students can write their own "We Are America"-style stories about their backgrounds, family traditions, or meaningful life experiences, connecting personal identity to broader social themes. Create a bulletin board or digital display using Padlet, reviewed here where students post quotes, drawings, or summaries that represent what "We Are America" means to them.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Civics Resources - TeachersFirst
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Civics education is more important than ever, and we've curated an incredible collection of resources to help K-12 educators bring this vital subject to life in the classroom! Whether...more
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Civics education is more important than ever, and we've curated an incredible collection of resources to help K-12 educators bring this vital subject to life in the classroom! Whether you're teaching the foundations of government, constitutional rights, voting and elections, civic participation, current events, public policy, law and justice, or the role of media in democracy, this collection has something for every learner. Inside, you'll find interactive simulations, lesson plans, videos, primary source documents, discussion guides, games, virtual field trips, assessments, and digital tools -- all designed to help students become informed, engaged, and active citizens. Explore, share, and empower the next generation of civic leaders!
tag(s): branches of government (70), civics (130), civil rights (223), constitution (104), democracy (29), elections (87)
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Help your students learn more about civics. Find resources on this list for students to use in cooperative learning groups. Read each resource's Classroom Use section to learn how to incorporate its information into your lessons.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Teaching Juneteenth and the Meaning of Freedom - National Education Association
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The NEA's resource page for Juneteenth provides a curated collection of lesson plans, videos, and background readings designed to help K-12 educators teach the complex history of emancipation...more
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The NEA's resource page for Juneteenth provides a curated collection of lesson plans, videos, and background readings designed to help K-12 educators teach the complex history of emancipation and the enduring legacy of slavery. It emphasizes the importance of an honest and accurate American history curriculum, offering tools (and books and videos) for different grade levels to explore themes of resilience, the struggle for racial equity, and the transition from enslavement to citizenship.
tag(s): african american (131), holidays (292), Juneteenth (33)
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Students can use Witty Comics, reviewed here to create a comic about the history of Juneteenth. Students can compare and contrast books about Juneteenth using the Interactive 2 Circle Venn Diagram by ReadWriteThink, reviewed here. Students can create a virtual bulletin board using Stormboard, reviewed here sharing facts that they learned about Juneteenth.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Celebrating Juneteenth - National Geographics Kids
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Learn about the history of the creation of Juneteenth as a holiday. This site begins with the end of slavery, moves on to the proclamation of celebration, and finally explains ...more
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Learn about the history of the creation of Juneteenth as a holiday. This site begins with the end of slavery, moves on to the proclamation of celebration, and finally explains how it became a federal holiday.
tag(s): african american (131), holidays (292), Juneteenth (33)
In the Classroom
Students can use Timeline Infographic Templates by Canva, reviewed here to create a timeline from the end of slavery to the creation of Juneteenth as a federal holiday. Students can use Book Creator, reviewed here to create a Juneteenth book sharing facts that they learned about the holiday. Students can use Genially, reviewed here to create a digital quiz or game about Juneteenth.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Teaching the Significance of Juneteenth to Elementary-Age Students - At Your School
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View this article that shares four ways to teach students about Juneteenth. The four ways include: making sure you know what you are speaking about, using a YouTube video to ...more
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View this article that shares four ways to teach students about Juneteenth. The four ways include: making sure you know what you are speaking about, using a YouTube video to explain the holiday, highlighting the importance of freedom, and creating a freedom flag. Additionally, the article provides a brief explanation of the holiday.
tag(s): african american (131), holidays (292), Juneteenth (33)
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Students can create their own freedom flag and share its meaning. Students can use Trading Card Creator reviewed here to create a poster to share summarizing Juneteenth in pictures. Students can also use Google Drawing, reviewed here to compare and contrast Juneteenth to another holiday.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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