4th-5th Grade History Learning Activity: Federalist Vs. Anti-Federalist
When America was a new country there were many debates on what kind of government should be implemented between Federalists and Anti-Federalists. One side believed the country should be a republic, and...
View Article4th-5th History Learning Activity: The Roaring 20’s
The roaring 20’s were a prosperous time for the United States in the early 20th century, before the eventual Great Depression. During that time the US culture changed dramatically. Music, fashion,...
View Article4th-5th Grade History Activity: Samuel Gompers and the Labor Movement
Samuel Gompers was the president of the American Federation of Labor from 1886-1924. He fought for labor equality for all people regardless of gender, age or race. He had strong views on regulations,...
View Article4th-5th Grade History Activity: How a Steam Engine Works
Steam engines were patented in the 1600s but were not incorporated into trains until the late 18th-early 19th century. Until this time, rail systems were used, but could be horse drawn or even powered...
View Article4th-5th Grade History Activity: War of 1812
The war of 1812 is also called the second war of independence. Britain and France were battling in Europe and both were looking for allies. Countries who allied with the opposing side were thought to...
View Article4th-5th Grade History Activity: Popular Attractions of the 1900s
Around the beginning of the 1900s entertainment took a new form. People began to flock to the latest and greatest amusements. Sports, circuses, films and many more attractions all saw a heyday during...
View Article4th-5th Grade Activity: Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation was an important document that was ratified in 1781. While the Declaration of Independence stated the 13 colonies were no longer a part of England, the Articles of...
View Article4th-5th Grade History: American Revolution Timeline
Explore nine milestones that took place during the American Revolution which led to the creation of the United States. This timeline is a great resource for understanding when key events took place...
View Article4th-5th Grade History: Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty was dedicated to the United States on October 28th, 1886. A gift from France, Lady Liberty was designed by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi and shipped over piece by piece while the...
View Article4th-5th Grade History Activity: American Revolution Quiz
Test your knowledge of the American Revolution by taking a quiz. Read each question and select the right answer before time runs out. The faster you answer, the more points you’ll earn, so see if you...
View Article4th-5th Grade History Activity: Roaring ’20s Fact or Fiction
The 1920s, often called the Roaring ’20s, are frequently portrayed as a golden age. However many of the changes, policies and inventions that came about during this time also influenced the Great...
View Article3rd Grade History: Gandhi’s Quotes
Mahatma Gandhi was the leader of the Indian Independence in Britain-ruled India. He saw the injustices in his country and sought to create change. He is remembered for being able to achieve this...
View Article4th-5th Grade History Activity: The Road to Revolution
The road to Revolution was long and difficult. Many actions were taken before the American colonies decided that declaring independence was the best option. Review some of the laws that were passed by...
View Article4th-5th Grade History Activity: Revolutions Around the World
Most people are familiar with the American Revolution, when the colonies seceded from the British Empire. Many countries around the world also have had revolutions where they rebelled against their...
View Article4th-5th Grade History Activity: Colonial Brochure
Travel back in time to when America was still young and just 13 colonies. While the 13 colonies had similarities they were also different in many ways in regard to politics, geography, climate,...
View Article4th–5th Grade History Activity: New York After the Civil War
Use the interactive image below to discover the living conditions in New York after the Civil War. There were many elements that led to poor sanitation in the city, including horses and other animals...
View Article4th–5th Grade History Activity: Revolution Flashcards
Test your knowledge by identifying prominent figures from revolutions around the world. These revolution flashcards will pose a question with the person’s portrait and name on the back. Can you get...
View Article4th-5th Grade History Learning Activity: The Civil Rights Movement
Learn about the beginnings of the Civil Rights movement. See how Supreme Court rulings like Plessy v Fergusen and Brown v Board of Education, inspired Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King Jr. to organize...
View Article4th-5th Grade History Learning Activity: Growth of Nations
Travel through four centuries and learn about the important milestones across many countries. Important laws, huge land purchases, and wars are just a few of the events you’ll discover on this...
View Article4th-5th Grade History Learning Activity: Checks and Balances
The three branches of the United States federal government—legislative, executive and judicial—are set up in such a way that they prevent one another from gaining too much power. Each branch “checks”...
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