Give students in-depth views of specific events and historic eras with lessons that reinforce nonfiction reading skills. Spotlight On America: The Constitution features reading sections and quizzes, student activity pages, annotated bibliography, a glossary of terms, and reader's theater. Topics include:   The Constitution of the United States The Articles of Confederation and the Constitution Convention The Convention Leaders Constitutional Compromises and Ratifying the Constitution Supreme Court Decisions and Constitution Amendments

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It's 1844: You and your family have joined a wagon train in Independence, MO that is about to head to Willamette Valley to find your fortune in the West! Players will place tiles to discover the trails, rivers, forts, and towns ahead of them that they will move through to this new land. This scenic journey would almost be perfect... if it wasn't for the disease, drowning, rattlesnakes and other hazards that will plague you along the way. You'll need to hunt for food to avoid starvation, and with limited wagon space, you may need to choose between supplies and family members to keep moving along the trail. Until, eventually, you find yourself safe, in Willamette Valley. Relive your fond memories of one of the world's most beloved computer games as you race your friends to victory in "The Oregon Trail: Journey to Willamette Valley." For 2-4 players, ages 13 and up.

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Understanding the US. Constitution for fifth to twelfth grades helps students become informed citizens by delving into the history and structure of the U.S. Constitution. This social studies resource book covers the birth of the Constitution, the branches of government, the articles, and the amendments. Full copy of the U.S. Constitution and a sample test are included. Mark Twain Media Publishing Company specializes in providing engaging supplemental books and decorative resources to complement middle- and upper-grade classrooms. Designed by leading educators, this product line covers a range of subjects including mathematics, sciences, language arts, social studies, history, government, fine arts, and character.

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Mythical Monsters Paperback

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What happened to the Mary Celeste? Was Mozart murdered? Who was the Man in the Iron Mask? Challenge students to explore several important unexplained events that helped shape history. Students use primary source materials, posters, and simulations to find clues and to make informed decisions about these events. There are no "right" or "wrong" answers. These real-life mysteries encourage students to research, think, debate, and form conclusions. The activities target standards in these areas: relationships and patterns in history, historical perspective, map skills, functions of law in society, development of civilizations, and presentation skills.Key Features : i : Challenge students to explore several important unexplained events that helped shape historyii : Students use primary source materials, posters, and simulations to find clues and to make informed decisions about these eventsiii : These real-life mysteries encourage students to research, think, debate, and form conclusionsiv : There are no "right" or "wrong" answers

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Making learning fun and interactive builds excitement for your social studies students. This book includes game-formatted activities for the study of important events in World history such as Medieval Civilizations such as the Byzantine Empire, the Muslim Empire, the Ancient Americas, Asia, Africa, and the Renaissance. These hands-on activities are aligned to state and national standards and supports college and career readiness skills. The hands-on lessons foster engagement, teamwork, creativity, and critical thinking. In addition to history-based lessons, this resource includes grading rubrics and ideas for assessment. The games in Hands-on History Activities will help you take an active approach to teaching while inspiring your students to make their own explorations of history.Key Features : i : Makes learning fun and interactive and builds excitement for social studies students.ii : Includes game-formatted activities for the study of important events in World history such as Medieval Civilizations such as the Byzantine Empire, the Muslim Empire, the Ancient Americas, Asia, Africa, and the Renaissance.iii : Hands-on lessons foster engagement, teamwork, creativity, and critical thinking.iv : Includes grading rubrics and ideas for assessment.

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In History Pockets—Colonial America, Grades 4—6, you'll find eight memorable discovery pockets. The introduction pocket gives an overview of the settlement of the thirteen original colonies. The other pockets feature a look at the aspects of colonial life in the northern, middle, and southern colonies. The book contains the following pockets: Introduction to Colonial America--maps and a time line, The First Settlements--Lost Colony, Jamestown, and Plymouth, The Native Americans--storytelling, rich languages, and peace treaty, Homes and Villages--wood-plank homes, log cabins, and plantations, Daily Life--food, clothing, and games, School--penmanship, hornbooks, and daily schedule, Work--trades, apprenticeship, and slavery, Memorable People--John Smith, Pocahontas, Squanto, and more. In each of the pockets you will find: a reproducible pocket label, a bookmark of short, fun facts about the subject, a fact sheet of background information for teacher and students, arts and crafts projects, plus writing activities. Evaluation forms are provided at the end of the book for teacher and student assessment purposes.

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This important period of our country's history will come to life when students create the exciting projects presented in The American Revolution. You get information pages, maps, a timeline, arts and crafts projects, and reading and writing connections for seven topics, including famous patriots, causes of the war, and battles. The teacher pages feature step-by-step project directions and photographs of the completed projects.

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The 64-page Mark Twain Hands-on History Projects Resource Book for grades 5-8 allows students to use hands-on presentations and activities to understand the integration of history and language arts. Students will research historical and geographical topics and then produce written, graphic, or oral presentations to demonstrate their knowledge. Lessons highlight specific concepts in language arts and geography, and each lesson gives students guidelines and step-by-step instructions. Projects cover topics from ancient civilizations and the Middle Ages to the Civil War, the Renaissance, and much more. Mark Twain Media Publishing Company specializes in providing engaging supplemental books and decorative resources to complement middle- and upper-grade classrooms. Designed by leading educators, this product line covers a range of subjects including mathematics, sciences, language arts, social studies, history, government, fine arts, and character.

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Take a trip through time to see how ancient cities and civilizations thrived and fell long ago as you Travel to... Ancient Cities and Civilizations! Part of the Travel to... Children's Book Series, this 48-page nonfiction book takes you back in time to ancient Rome, Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, Mexico, and other places in ancient history. Learn about their societies, their architecture, the rise and fall of power, and more. The world history book features before- and after-reading activities and an extension activity to engage learners in the geography and history learned throughout the ancient history book. A glossary is also included.

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Roaring 20s & The Great Depression

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Westward Trails

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Historically, Black colleges and universities were established to educate African American students when segregation laws prohibited them from attending the same schools as White students. Today, HBCU campuses and programs fulfill an ever-evolving mission that has allowed them to provide affordable education for diverse generations. Travel to… Historically Black Colleges and Universities to take a guided tour to a handful of the campuses that paved the way for some of the country's brightest minds! Learn about the campuses with fact- and photo-filled text as well as a map for added visual reference. Featuring before- and after-reading activities and an extension activity for added reading comprehension practice, this 48-page title takes students on a journey across the United States and through history.Key Features : i : Fact- and photo-filled text provides insights into important issuesii : Includes before- and after-reading activitiesiii : Includes a glossary and an activity for home or the classroomiv : Includes a Travel To ... map that shows readers the places they traveled to in the book

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Great Debates is as an information-packed series that stimulates smart discussion with tough questions. Each book in the series aligns with Common Core Language Arts Anchor Standards for Reading Informational Text and Speaking and Listening and contains critical thinking components in regards to social issues and history. Great Debates takes its name from the spirited discourse that surrounds each historical theme in the series. The narrative pauses at defining moments and "drops in" on influential Americans battling over two sides of a key issue. Readers learn how arguments are framed, and make eye-opening connections between great debates from the past and the ones that are taking place today. Text strengthens critical thinking skills with open-ended questions concerning social issues and history. Readers are invited to "find their own voice" and get involved if they find they have an interest in the issue. Set of 4 paperback books.

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Teachers can decorate and educate with these economical learning tools! Measures approximately 6" x 8". Each pack includes 36 photographic accents in 36 different designs.Key Features : i : Accentsii : Teachers can decorate and educate with these economical learning tools!iii : Package of 36 photographic accents with 36 different designs. Approximately 6 x 8".iv : Black History

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Influential Black Americans Inst Accents

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Black History Soc Studies Cards

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Lore And Legends Paperback

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Scene Of The Crime Pback Gr 5-9

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Pback Historically Black Colleges & Universities Gr 5-9

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What are some of America's most iconic symbols? Learn about the history and meaning behind some of the United States' most important landmarks in the children's book U.S. Landmarks, Monuments, and Symbols. This kid's book takes students on a field trip across the country to explore the differing perspectives as to why some monuments in the United States are important. The travel book features a glossary, before- and after-reading questions, and an extension activity to enhance reading comprehension skills. Rourke proudly publishes respectful and relevant nonfiction and fiction titles that represent our diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits!Key Features : i : Learn about the history and meaning behind some of the United States' most important landmarks in the children's book U.S. Landmarks, Monuments, and Symbols.ii : The travel book features a glossary, before- and after-reading questioniii : Includes a glossary and an activity for home or the classroomiv : 48 pages

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A ONE-OF-A-KIND SERIES! A unique concept using daily reading lessons to teach American history. Includes books REM 390, 391, 392 of the Daily Literacy Activities series. Students can work at their own pace according to their ability level. Daily practice helps struggling readers become more literate in American history while improving essential reading and writing skills. 128+ pages per book. Series begins with the early American history years, through the world wars and the space race.Key Features : i : A unique concept using daily reading lessons to teach American historyii : Easy-to-read stories written specifically for students performing below grade leveliii : Each book contains 14 important historical topics presented in eight-page study unitsiv : Set of 3 books

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Break down the complicated system that is the American government to discover how it all works. Our resource explores the legislative, executive and judicial branches of the federal government to make it easier to understand. Learn what a government is, its roles, and why we need it. Recognize that there are several different kinds of government, like constitutional monarchy, dictatorship and representative democracy. Determine which kind of government embodies the United States. Find out the purpose of the Constitution and what rights citizens have within their government. Make a list of the main ideas for each of the amendments to the Bill of Rights. Move through the systems of government to discover how a bill becomes a law. Become the president and solve three problems your country is having. Aligned to your State Standards and written to Bloom's Taxonomy, additional writing tasks, crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included.Key Features : i : Aligned to your state standardsii : Curriculum based activitiesiii : Based on Bloom's Taxonomyiv : Written by Brenda Vance Rollins, Ed. D.

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The Primary Sources series has won the Academics' Choice Awards/ Smart Book Award in recognition of mind-building excellence. The World Religions Primary Sources is a collection of 20 primary source documents that provide and overview of religious beliefs. Primary Sources packs include historical documents, maps, photographs, political cartoons, lithographs, diagrams, letters in a mix of color and black-and-white, and sepia finishes. Each primary resource is printed on sturdy 8.5" X 11" cardstock.Key Features : i : Helps students deepen their understanding of historical events by learning how to analyze primary sources in order to meet state standardsii : Teaches students to think critically and analyticallyiii : Teaches students how to understand point of view materialiv : Learn to question various perspectives of history

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Who invented the alphabet? Is the lost city of Atlantis a legend? Was there really a Trojan horse? Challenge students to explore several important unexplained events that helped shape history. Students use primary source materials, posters, and simulations to find clues and to make informed decisions about these events. There are no "right" or "wrong" answers. These real-life mysteries encourage students to research, think, debate, and form conclusions. The activities target standards in these areas: relationships and patterns in history, historical perspective, map skills, development of civilizations, and presentation skills.Key Features : i : Who invented the alphabet? Is the lost city of Atlantis a legend? Was there really a Trojan horse? Challenge students to explore several important unexplained events that helped shape historyii : Students use primary source materials, posters, and simulations to find clues and to make informed decisions about these eventsiii : There are no "right" or "wrong" answers

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What became of the lost colony at Roanoke? Who really discovered the Americas? What caused the Salem witch trials? Challenge students to explore several important unexplained events that helped shape history. Students use primary source materials, posters, and simulations to find clues and to make informed decisions about these events. There are no "right" or "wrong" answers. These real-life mysteries encourage students to research, think, debate, and form conclusions. The activities target standards in these areas: relationships and patterns in history, historical perspective, map skills, functions of law in society, and presentation skills.Key Features : i : What became of the lost colony at Roanoke? Who really discovered the Americas? What caused the Salem witch trials? Challenge students to explore several important unexplained events that helped shape historyii : Students use primary source materials, posters, and simulations to find clues and to make informed decisions about these eventsiii : There are no "right" or "wrong" answers

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A ONE-OF-A-KIND SERIES! A unique concept using daily reading lessons to teach American history. Engaging daily lessons take students on a journey of discovery through 20th Century America! Grab your student's attention with exciting, easy-to-read stories that tell how America prospered during the Industrial Revolution and the Roaring Twenties and then survived two World Wars and the Great Depression. Fourteen important historical topics are presented in eight-page study units. The format of the study units is flexible and user-friendly – perfect for differentiated instruction. Students can work at their own pace according to their ability level. The stories are written specifically for students performing below grade level. Daily lessons guide students to carefully read each story, answer questions that test comprehension, and then write about what they have learned. Students will become more literate in American history while improving essential reading and writing skills. 132 pages per book. 20th Century American History. Learn how America prospered during the Industrial Revolution, the Roaring Twenties, and then survived two World Wars and the Great Depression. Topics include: • World War I and II • The Great Depression • The Space Race • The Civil RightsKey Features : i : A unique concept using daily reading lessons to teach American historyii : Easy-to-read stories written specifically for students performing below grade leveliii : Each book contains 14 important historical topics presented in eight-page study unitsiv : The format of the study units is flexible and user-friendly – perfect for differentiated instruction

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A ONE-OF-A-KIND SERIES! A unique concept using daily reading lessons to teach American history. Grab your reader's attention with exciting, easy-to-read stories written specifically for students performing below grade level. Daily lessons guide students to carefully read each story, answer questions that test comprehension, and then write about what they've learned. Each book contains 14 important historical topics presented in eight-page study units. Each unit contains a three-page, fact-filled story complete with historical images on each page accompanied by five skill-based reading and writing activity pages. The format of the study units is flexible and user-friendly – perfect for differentiated instruction. Students can work at their own pace according to their ability level. Daily practice helps struggling readers become more literate in American history while improving essential reading and writing skills. 128+ pages per book. Early American History Learn about how the British colonies of America became the United States of America. Topics include: • The First Americans • The 13 Colonies • The Fight for FreedomKey Features : i : A unique concept using daily reading lessons to teach American historyii : Easy-to-read stories written specifically for students performing below grade leveliii : Each book contains 14 important historical topics presented in eight-page study unitsiv : 128+ pages per book

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A ONE-OF-A-KIND SERIES! A unique concept using daily reading lessons to teach American history. Grab your reader's attention with exciting, easy-to-read stories written specifically for students performing below grade level. Daily lessons guide students to carefully read each story, answer questions that test comprehension, and then write about what they've learned. Each book contains 14 important historical topics presented in eight-page study units. Each unit contains a three-page, fact-filled story complete with historical images on each page accompanied by five skill-based reading and writing activity pages. The format of the study units is flexible and user-friendly – perfect for differentiated instruction. Students can work at their own pace according to their ability level. Daily practice helps struggling readers become more literate in American history while improving essential reading and writing skills. 128+ pages per book. 19th Century American History. Learn about how westward expansion grew America but destroyed the Native American way of life. Topics include: • Settling the West • Slavery in America • The Civil War • Reconstruction & Segregation

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The Primary Sources series is the winner of the 2015 Academics' Choice Awards for the 2015 Smart Book Award in recognition of mind-building excellence. The Ancient Civilization Primary Sources is a pack of 20 primary source documents that are relevant to the history of ancient Civilization. The Ancient Civilization Primary Sources includes historical documents, maps, photographs, political cartoons, lithographs, diagrams, letters in a mix of color and black-and-white, and sepia finishes. Each primary resource is printed on sturdy 8.5" X 11" cardstock.Key Features : i : Helps students deepen their understanding of historical events by learning how to analyze primary sources in order to meet state standardsii : Teaches students to interpret historical eventsiii : Teaches students to think critically and analyticallyiv : Teaches students how to understand point of view materialv : Learn to question various perspectives of historyvi : important primary sources range from photos and maps to paintings and lithographs to letters and telegrams

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The Primary Sources series is the winner of the 2015 Academics' Choice Awards for the 2015 Smart Book Award in recognition of mind-building excellence. The African American Heritage Primary Sources is a pack of 20 primary source documents that are relevant to history of the African American Heritage. The African American Heritage Primary Sources includes historical documents, maps, photographs, political cartoons, lithographs, diagrams, letters in a mix of color and black-and-white, and sepia finishes. Each primary resource is printed on sturdy 8.5" X 11" cardstock.Key Features : i : Helps students deepen their understanding of historical events by learning how to analyze primary sources in order to meet state standardsii : Teaches students to interpret historical eventsiii : Teaches students to think critically and analyticallyiv : Teaches students how to understand point of view materialv : Learn to question various perspectives of historyvi : important primary sources range from photos and maps to paintings and lithographs to letters and telegrams

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This bundle includes one each of U.S. President, U.S. Government, U.S. Congress & U.S. Constitution Laminated Study Guide sets. This bundle is a great learning tool for students and detailed facts they need to know about the U.S. Constitution the U.S. Presidents and how the U.S. Government and U.S. Congress works. There is no learning tool as thorough, indestructible, or handy for personal use or as a school study resource.Key Features : i : This pack is a great learning tool for students and detailed facts they need to know about the U.S. Constitution the U.S. Presidents and how the U.S. Government and U.S. Congress works.ii : This history pack will last lifetimes and at this price is a must-have for personal reference, by students, or as a classroom set.iii : There is no learning tool as thorough, indestructible, or handy for personal use or as a school study resourceiv : This bundle includes one each of U.S. President, U.S. Government, U.S. Congress & U.S. Constitution Laminated Study Guide sets

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The Primary Sources series has won the Academics' Choice Awards/ Smart Book Award in recognition of mind-building excellence. The Founding Fathers Primary Sources is a pack of 20 primary source documents that are relevant to the founding of America. Primary Sources packs include historical documents, maps, photographs, political cartoons, lithographs, diagrams, letters in a mix of color and black-and-white, and sepia finishes. Each primary resource is printed on sturdy 8.5" X 11" cardstock.Key Features : i : Helps students deepen their understanding of historical events by learning how to analyze primary sources in order to meet state standardsii : Teaches students to think critically and analyticallyiii : Teaches students how to understand point of view materialiv : Learn to question various perspectives of history

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The Primary Sources series is the winner of the 2015 Academics' Choice Awards for the 2015 Smart Book Award in recognition of mind-building excellence. The Holocaust Primary Sources is a pack of 20 primary source documents that are relevant to the history of the holocaust. The Holocaust Primary Sources includes historical documents, maps, photographs, political cartoons, lithographs, diagrams, letters in a mix of color and black-and-white, and sepia finishes. Each primary resource is printed on sturdy 8.5" X 11" cardstock.Key Features : i : Helps students deepen their understanding of historical events by learning how to analyze primary sources in order to meet state standardsii : Teaches students to interpret historical eventsiii : Teaches students to think critically and analyticallyiv : Teaches students how to understand point of view materialv : Learn to question various perspectives of historyvi : important primary sources range from photos and maps to paintings and lithographs to letters and telegrams

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Why use Readers' Theater in history classes? The format gives students a sense of involvement with the human dramas that make up history. Performers can relate to the tension of a young married couple escaping from slavery to freedom. They can imagine the terror of wading through the water at Omaha Beach as bullets strike their buddies. They can visualize Hugh Glass crawling across rocks and cactus on his 100 mile journey to safety. Each of 15 scripts is accompanied by background information, extension activities (including literature connections), and discussion questions.Key Features : i : Gives students a sense of involvement with the human dramas that make up historyii : Each of 15 scripts is accompanied by background information, extension activities (including literature connections), and discussion questionsiii : 112 pages

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Fascinating facts! Fun activities! The American Milestones 19th century series focuses on pivotal events that shaped American history ranging from the Louisiana Purchase, Lewis & Clark through the Civil War and the Industrial Revolution. Each reproducible book is packed with standards-based content and includes ideas for lesson plans, hands-on activities, biographies, fascinating facts and stories for grades 2 through 8.Key Features : i : American Milestones 19th century series focuses on pivotal events that shaped American history ranging from the Louisiana Purchase, Lewis & Clark through the Civil War and the Industrial Revolutionii : Scalable resources for grades 2-8iii : Follows the building of our new countryiv : Each reproducible book is packed with standards-based content

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The Primary Sources series has won the Academics' Choice Awards/ Smart Book Award in recognition of mind-building excellence. The Roaring Twenties Primary Sources is a collection of 20 primary source documents that focus on a very unique era in our national history. Primary Sources packs include historical documents, maps, photographs, political cartoons, lithographs, diagrams, letters in a mix of color and black-and-white, and sepia finishes. Each primary resource is printed on sturdy 8.5" X 11" cardstock.Key Features : i : Helps students deepen their understanding of historical events by learning how to analyze primary sources in order to meet state standardsii : Teaches students to think critically and analyticallyiii : Teaches students how to understand point of view materialiv : Learn to question various perspectives of history

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Making learning fun and interactive builds excitement for your social studies students. This book includes game-formatted activities for the study of Ancient Civilizations such as ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, China, Greece, and Rome. These hands-on activities are aligned to state and national standards and supports college and career readiness skills. The hands-on lessons foster engagement, teamwork, creativity, and critical thinking. In addition to history-based lessons, this resource includes grading rubrics and ideas for assessment. The games in Hands-on History Activities will help you take an active approach to teaching while inspiring your students to make their own explorations of history.Key Features : i : Makes learning fun and interactive and builds excitement for social studies students.ii : Includes game-formatted activities for the study of Ancient Civilizations such as ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, China, Greece, and Rome.iii : Hands-on lessons foster engagement, teamwork, creativity, and critical thinking.iv : Includes grading rubrics and ideas for assessment.

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Making learning fun and interactive builds excitement for your social studies students. This book includes game-formatted activities for the study of important events in American history such as Colonial America, The American Revolution, American Indian Experience, The Civil War, the Oregon Trail, Immigration, and the Civil Rights Movement. These hands-on activities are aligned to state and national standards and supports college and career readiness skills. The hands-on lessons foster engagement, teamwork, creativity, and critical thinking. In addition to history-based lessons, this resource includes grading rubrics and ideas for assessment. The games in Hands-on History Activities will help you take an active approach to teaching while inspiring your students to make their own explorations of history.Key Features : i : Makes learning fun and interactive and builds excitement for social studies students.ii : Includes game-formatted activities for the study of important events in American history such as Colonial America, The American Revolution, American Indian Experience, The Civil War, the Oregon Trail, Immigration, and the Civil Rights Movement.iii : Hands-on lessons foster engagement, teamwork, creativity, and critical thinking.iv : Includes grading rubrics and ideas for assessment.

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Fascinating facts! Fun activities! The 18th century American Milestones series focuses on pivotal events across early American history including the founding of Jamestown to the establishment of a new country. Each reproducible book is packed with standards-based content and includes ideas for lesson plans, hands-on activities, biographies, fascinating facts and stories for grades 2 through 8.Key Features : i : 18th century American Milestones series focuses on pivotal events across early American history including the founding of Jamestown to the establishment of a new countryii : Scalable resources for grades 2-8iii : Each reproducible book is packed with standards-based contentiv : Includes ideas for lesson plans, hands-on activities, biographies, fascinating facts and stories for grades 2 through 8.

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Explore the two major wars that had the biggest impact on this nation with our American Wars 2-book BUNDLE. Start off by gaining insight into the events that created a nation with the American Revolutionary War. Get a sense of the growing tension between American settlers and the British with the Boston Massacre and Boston Tea Party. Find out about George Washington and Thomas Jefferson's roles during this conflict. Learn about Paul Revere's ride and the battles of Lexington and Concord. Then, get a behind the scenes look at this new country's inner conflict with the American Civil War. Learn all about Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, Jefferson Davis, and Robert E. Lee. Research the Gettysburg Address and decide for yourself if it is one of the most important speeches in American history. Learn about the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments made to the U.S. Constitution after the war. Each concept is paired with research and application activities. Aligned to your State Standards and written to Bloom's Taxonomy, additional crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included.

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Understand the repercussions of a global conflict with our World Wars 2-book BUNDLE. Start by visiting World War I and discover why it's been called the first man-made conflict in history. Get to know nationalism, imperialism and militarism while examining the many causes of the war. Become familiar with the Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente before being transported to the battle of the Somme. Learn of the events that caused the U.S. to enter the war, from the sinking of the Lusitania to a decoded plan to attack the mainland. Then, learn what happened after the Treaty of Versailles that led to World War II. Watch the rise of Adolf Hitler and his motivations behind the attack on Poland. Get a clear picture of the battles of Pearl Harbor, Midway and Normandy. Discover the sophisticated weapons that came out of this war, from submarines to tanks. Each concept is paired with research and application activities. Aligned to your State Standards and written to Bloom's Taxonomy, additional crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included.Key Features : i : Aligned to your state standardsii : Curriculum based activitiesiii : Based on Bloom's Taxonomyiv : Written by Deborah Thompsonv : Total Page: 90

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Bring history alive as students explore the fascinating past by making the interactive projects in History Pockets. Students store the projects in easy-to-make construction paper pockets that are wonderful portfolios for assessment and display. History Pockets—Native Americans, Grades 1-3, contains nine memorable discovery pockets. The introduction pocket gives an overview of the tribes in North America that are featured. The other pockets focus on food, clothing, shelter, and family life of eight Native American tribes. Each of the pockets contains: • a reproducible pocket label • three dictionary words and pictures, plus a shelter stamp • a fact sheet of background information for the teacher • a reproducible students information booklet complete with illustrations • arts and crafts projects • writing activities Evaluation forms are provided at the end of the book to give students a chance to reflect on all they have learned. The book includes the following pockets: Introduction to Native Americans, The Inuit of the Arctic, The Tlingit of the Northwest, The Nez Perce of the Plateau, The Maidu of California, The Sioux of the Plains, The Navajo of the Southwest, The Iroquois of the Northeast, and The Seminole of the Southeast This resource contains teacher support pages, reproducible student pages, and an answer key.

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The Civil War had a profound effect on American history. Your students will acquire an understanding of this period of U.S. history as they complete the many engaging and informative projects in The American Civil War. You get information pages, maps, a timeline, arts and crafts projects, reading and writing connections, and evaluation forms. The teacher pages feature step-by-step project directions and photographs of the completed projects.

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Mark Twain's Civil War Interactive Notebook helps 5th-8th graders create their own American history resource. Students strengthen their US history knowledge and creative and organizational skills through interactive learning. The 64-page American history book features multiple lessons and units of study focusing on the Civil War through interactive content. Students record, store, and organize essential information that is useful as a social studies reference guide for test prep. This standards-based notebook teaches US history through topics and lessons such as pre-war tensions, state secessions, important battles, and the North's path to victory. Students are encouraged to be creative, use color, and work with interactive content to gain a greater understanding of the topics covered, and become active participants in their own learning journey. Designed by leading educators, Mark Twain Media Publishing Company specializes in providing captivating, supplemental books and resources in a wide range of subjects for middle- and upper-grade classroom success.Key Features : i : Easy-to-follow format guides you through setting up, creating, and maintaining interactive notebooks in the classroomii : Interactive notebooks serve as effective tools for skill retentioniii : Allows students to personalize their learning as they create pages for each unit of studyiv : Perfect for review and test prepv : 64 pages

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Mark Twain's Reconstruction Interactive Notebook helps 5th-8th graders create their own American history resource. Students strengthen their US history knowledge and creative and organizational skills through interactive learning. The 64-page American history book features multiple lessons and units of study focusing on Reconstruction through interactive content. Students record, store, and organize essential information that is useful as a social studies reference guide for test prep. This standards-based notebook teaches US history through topics and lessons such as the end of the Civil War, the assassination of President Lincoln, and the presidency of Andrew Johnson. Students are encouraged to be creative, use color, and work with interactive content to gain a greater understanding of the topics covered, and become active participants in their own learning journey. Designed by leading educators, Mark Twain Media Publishing Company specializes in providing captivating, supplemental books and resources in a wide range of subjects for middle- and upper-grade classroom success.Key Features : i : Easy-to-follow format guides you through setting up, creating, and maintaining interactive notebooks in the classroomii : Interactive notebooks serve as effective tools for skill retentioniii : Allows students to personalize their learning as they create pages for each unit of studyiv : Perfect for review and test prepv : 64 pages

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Mark Twain's Industrialization Interactive Notebook helps 5th-8th graders create their own American history resource. Students strengthen their US history knowledge and creative and organizational skills through interactive learning. The 64-page American history book features multiple lessons and units of study focusing on the industrialization of America through interactive content. Students record, store, and organize essential information that is useful as a social studies reference guide for test prep. This standards-based notebook teaches US history through topics and lessons such as the causes of industrialization, technological expansion, and new changes to labor practices. Students are encouraged to be creative, use color, and work with interactive content to gain a greater understanding of the topics covered, and become active participants in their own learning journey. Designed by leading educators, Mark Twain Media Publishing Company specializes in providing captivating, supplemental books and resources in a wide range of subjects for middle- and upper-grade classroom success.Key Features : i : Easy-to-follow format guides you through setting up, creating, and maintaining interactive notebooks in the classroomii : Interactive notebooks serve as effective tools for skill retentioniii : Allows students to personalize their learning as they create pages for each unit of studyiv : Perfect for review and test prepv : 64 pages

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What exactly are myths and what kind of influence have they had on the world? Introduce students to mythology and storytelling with Mark Twain's Greek And Roman Mythology. This 96-page textbook features captivating information on ancient historical topics and fascinating mythological tales. This history textbook includes various Greek and Roman myths, ancient civilization maps to study, star charts, an answer key, and more. Students answer before- and after-reading questions to develop essential comprehension skills. Designed by leading educators, Mark Twain Media Publishing Company specializes in providing captivating, supplemental books and resources in a wide range of subjects for middle- and upper-grade classroom success.Key Features : i : Integrates history and language arts as students research historical and geographical topicsii : Covers topics from ancient civilizations, focusing on Greek and Roman mythologyiii : Includes lessons that highlight specific concepts in language arts, history, and geographyiv : Perfect for review and test prepv : 96 pages

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