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The Gettysburg Address
Students examine Lincoln's life. In this U.S. history lesson plan, students examine facts about Abraham Lincoln and then complete 6 extension activities that require them to complete research regarding the Civil War.
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Criss Cross: Abraham Lincoln
In this Abraham Lincoln activity worksheet, students examine 8 words and place them in the correct boxes to complete the word puzzle.
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Gettysburg: The Civil War's Costliest Battle
Students research the Civil War and the Battle of Gettysburg. In this Gettysburg lesson, students analyze journals and letters written by the Gettysburg soldiers. Students define Civil War soldier vocabulary words. Students compare and...
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Vote for Me!
Students conduct a mock presidential interview. In this US presidents lesson, students research the lives of former U.S. presidents and then role play interviews of the "presidents."
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Name the Presidents
In this presidents worksheet, students study 9 drawings or photographs of United States presidents. Students write the name of each president. There is no list of names on the page.
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George Washington on the Sedition Act
Students investigate the Sedition Act and George Washington's position on the act. In this United States Colonial history lesson, students read about George Washington's position on the Sedition Act. Students then participate in a...
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Reading: An Honest Boy
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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History Close to Home
Young scholars examine primary sources as related to Nevada and the Civil War. In this United States history lesson, students gather and analyze various primary sources in small groups and interpret unknown vocabulary words by using...
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Yours and My Trail of Tears
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 this Thomas Jefferson worksheet, 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
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
In this United States' Presidents learning exercise, 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
Students research the victories of Washington at Trenton and Princeton. In this Revolutionary War lesson, students investigate and discuss the factors of Washington's victories and use maps to identify the strategy Washington used....
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Abraham Lincoln Crossword
In this Abraham Lincoln crossword puzzle instructional activity, 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
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
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
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
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
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?
In this Benjamin Franklin and George Washington worksheet, 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
In this social studies learning exercise, students 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
In this black history worksheet, students 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
In 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
In this online interactive Barack Obama instructional activity, students respond to 15 fill in the blank and multiple choice questions regarding the information included in the provided paragraphs.