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George Washington on the Sedition Act

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students investigate the Sedition Act and George Washington's position on the act. In this United States Colonial history instructional activity, students read about George Washington's position on the Sedition Act. Students then...
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Reading: An Honest Boy

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this George Washington reading comprehension worksheet, students read a paragraph about the first president and respond to 12 multiple choice questions regarding the paragraph.
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Yours and My Trail of Tears

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate the Trail of Tears. In this United States history lesson, students identify the reason for removing the Cherokee Nation and role play a modern day situation similar to the Indian Removal Act. Students reflect their...
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Thomas Jefferson

For Students K - 1st
In this Thomas Jefferson activity, students color a picture of Thomas Jefferson. Students color the picture and the caption of when he was alive.
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Ten Crucial Days- George Washington as a Hero Figure

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students identify the heroic qualities of George Washington. In this Revolutionary War lesson plan, students recognize heroic qualities and construct a Hero Hall of Fame. Students construct posters that exemplify heroic traits.
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Ulysses S. Grant

For Students 4th - 5th
In this United States' Presidents worksheet, students study the image of the 18th President, Ulysses S. Grant. Students learn his birth and death dates.
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Ten Crucial Days-How to Win a War You Should Lose

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students research the victories of Washington at Trenton and Princeton. In this Revolutionary War instructional activity, students investigate and discuss the factors of Washington's victories and use maps to identify the strategy...
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Abraham Lincoln Crossword

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this Abraham Lincoln crossword puzzle learning exercise, students use the 20 clues to identify the correct terms that will solve the crossword puzzle regarding the 16th president.
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Lincoln and Photography: A Closer Look

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students compare and contrast the Lincoln portraits using a Venn diagram and included analysis tool. In this presidential photography lesson, students write a journal entry and a letter as if they were Abraham Lincoln. Lastly students...
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The Life Masks of Lincoln

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students analyze two life masks of Abraham Lincoln. In this Life Masks of Lincoln lesson students determine which events during his presidency formed the change in Lincoln's countenance. Lastly students create a timeline of important...
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Whitman and Lincoln

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students determine if Lincoln and Whitman ever met and write a dialogue between the two men. In this Whitman and Lincoln lesson, students read Whitman's poem "Beat! Beat! Drums!" and connect it to the events of Lincoln's presidency....
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President for a Day

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students explore the duties of the US President. In this history lesson plan, students use research to gain information about presidents. Students utilize various forms of research, pictures, library books, textbooks, newspaper,...
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Lincoln Cent: Wheat Penny Price Guide

For Students 3rd - 4th
In these Lincoln penny worksheets, students study the date and price for the wheat penny. Students then complete a chart for the penny dates and price in dollars and answer 5 questions about the pennies.
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Who Am I?

For Students 4th - 8th
In this Benjamin Franklin and George Washington instructional activity, students examine 10 statements and decide whether the each of the statements identify Benjamin Franklin or George Washington.
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Presidents of the United States

For Students 3rd - 4th
For this social studies worksheet, learners locate the names of 44 United States Presidents in a word search puzzle. They find the names that are listed in a word bank at the bottom of the page.
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Barack Obama

For Students 3rd - 4th
For this black history worksheet, learners read a short, informational passage about Barack Obama. Students then answer 8 questions about the text.
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The U.S. White House

For Students 2nd - 3rd
For this White House worksheet, students learn a few facts about the President's house in Washington D.C. by reading a one paragraph text. Students answer 6 multiple choice questions. This is an online interactive worksheet.
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Barack Obama

For Students 4th - 6th
In this online interactive Barack Obama worksheet, students respond to 15 fill in the blank and multiple choice questions regarding the information included in the provided paragraphs.
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Pictures Are Worth A Thousand Words

For Teachers 1st
First graders write simple sentences based on historical figures they find in pictures. In this simple sentences lesson plan, 1st graders search for pictures in Microsoft Word and write simple sentences about them. These pictures and...
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Presidents North and South Timeline

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders conduct online research to create a timeline of ten US Presidents. In this historical events lesson, 4th graders find online information about the birth dates and birth states of ten US Presidents. This information is...
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The President's Symbol

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this presidential symbols instructional activity, students study the meaning of the various parts of the United States presidential symbol. Students then create a symbol for themselves that reflects important meanings for their lives.
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Portraits of the Presidents

For Teachers 2nd - Higher Ed
Learners study the United States Presidents through a variety of activities, games, and puzzles. In this United States President lesson plan, students are introduced to the Presidents and the role the president has played throughout...
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George Washington Crossword

For Students 4th - 5th
For this crossword worksheet, students read the various definitions and clues to solve the crossword puzzle. The crossword puzzle is about George Washington.
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Flag Day

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this national day holiday worksheet, students fill in 3 boxes with important information about Flag Day. Students include the year 1777, traditions and the events that happened in August 1949.