US History Teaching Resources
Browse printable US history worksheets, Google Slide decks that cover the various eras in United States history, historical figure studies, writing activities, constructed responses and so much more to guide your students through the story of our nation.
Created by teachers, each American history resource in this resource collection is curriculum-aligned, and you'll find engaging options to bring centuries of US history to life for the kids in your elementary or middle school classroom!
See your students' eyes light up as they reach those all-important "aha moments" while learning about the history of the United States from the colonial era to today.
Best of all, every resource in this collection has been carefully curated and reviewed by a social studies teacher on our team to ensure it's ready for the classroom so you can spend less time planning and more time wandering the path of America's history with hands-on history activities!
How to Teach US History in Elementary School
This American History teaching collection includes digital and printable teacher resources for teaching about:
- Colonial America
- American Revolution
- Westward Expansion
- Civil War
- Civil Rights Movement
- Women's Rights Movement
- Black History Month
- And more!
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Lewis and Clark Expedition - RACES Writing Strategy Worksheets
Practice using the RACES writing strategy for text evidence with a Lewis and Clark Passage, graphic organizer, and worksheet.
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Boston Tea Party - RACES Writing Strategy Worksheet
Integrate reading, writing, and American history with a worksheet about the Boston Tea Party using the RACES writing strategy for text evidence.
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The Pony Express - Comprehension Passage Worksheet
Teach your students how to write a constructed response paragraph and integrate grade level Social studies concepts with a free Pony Express worksheet and ten-question comprehension assessment.
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George Washington Comprehension Worksheet - Primary Grades
Read and learn about the father of our country, George Washington, with a reading passage and comprehension questions.
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A Historic Movement – Teaching Presentation
Introduce students to the people and events of the American civil rights movement with this 17-slide PowerPoint presentation.
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13 Colonies Reading Passages - New England, Southern, and Middle Colonies
Build reading comprehension skills and knowledge of the New England, Southern, and Middle colonies with printable comprehension worksheets.
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Causes and Effects of the Civil War - Slide Deck
Uncover the causes of the American Civil War with an instructional slide deck.
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The Industrial Revolution Timeline Worksheet
Craft a chronological timeline for students to model the progression of events during the Industrial Revolution.
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American Hero Triorama Project
Identify and encourage research into notable American and Texan heroes with a triorama project.
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Native American Regions of North America - Indigenous Groups Interactive
Review learning objectives related to the indigenous tribes of North America with a self-checking interactive activity.
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The Holocaust Mini Book
Blend reading and social studies content with a printable book about the Holocaust, designed with elementary and middle school students in mind.
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The Holocaust Instructional Slide Deck
Lead your students through one of the darkest periods in human history with an instructional slide deck about the Holocaust.
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The Louisiana Purchase -Constructed Response Worksheet
Integrate reading, writing, and Social Studies content with a Louisiana Purchase Constructed Response worksheet and graphic organizer.
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Biography Timeline Template
Use this multipurpose timeline template for a variety of assignments, projects, and more!
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Famous Women in History - Biography Lap Book Template
Create an interactive biography of an inspirational woman with a biography lapbook.
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The Great Depression Google Interactive Activity
Engage your students and help them discover what life was like during the Great Depression with a digital interactive notebook activity.
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Civil War Mini Book
Read and learn about the Causes of the American Civil War with a printable Civil War book for kids.
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Native Americans of the Northeast Woodlands Mini Book
Discover life in a Northeast Woodland Native American tribe with a printable mini-book.
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Funky Uncle Sam Craft Activity
A fun holiday craft to use for Presidents' Day and Independence Day.
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The Holocaust - Note-Taking Template
Provide your learners with an organized note-taking method with a Holocaust note-taking template.
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Industrial Revolution Causes and Effect Graphic Organizer
Identify the causes and effects of the Industrial Revolution on American society with an Industrial Revolution worksheet.
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Westward Expansion Word Search
Increase academic vocabulary with a Westward Expansion word search.
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My Research Project - Pennant Banner
Create a pennant banner for students to record and display their biography research.
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Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Fakebook Worksheet
Design a social media profile for civil rights activist Martin Luther King, Jr. in this creative writing activity.
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Famous Women in History Pennant - Biography Template
Learn about inspirational women and complete this bunting-style template to display in the classroom for International Women’s Day.
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Abraham Lincoln Activity Pack
Learn about the life and contributions of Abraham Lincoln with a comprehensive pack of Presidents’ Day Worksheets.
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Black History Month Quotes - Printable Bookmarks
Bring calm to the classroom and celebrate Black History Month with a set of printable bookmarks to color.
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Presidents' Day Sorting Activity
Engage your learners in Presidents’ Day activities with a printable sorting center about George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
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The American Flag Poster Project
Use this printable worksheet to make American flags with your students and learn about this important American symbol in social studies.
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World War I Flipbook
Discover the causes and major events of World War I with a WWI Flipbook.
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Ruth Bader Ginsberg Comprehension Activity
Learn about the life of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg with a reading comprehension passage, assessment, and vocabulary practice worksheets.
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Presidents' Day Finger Puppets
A set of finger puppets and writing templates that students can use around Presidents' Day.