Help your 5th grader, middle school, or high school child build proficiency in US history with the activity-packed Mark Twain Women in American History Activities Workbook! The 64-page history workbook studies female-focused American history in the United States, with topics including settlement, road to independence, moving west, the age of reform, modern America, and achievements. Perfect for both classroom curriculum and homeschool curriculum, the 64-page social studies workbook includes both a Reading Selection, an Activity Page, and graphic organizers to promote reading, critical thinking, and writing skills. This US history workbook promotes current National and State Standards.

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.

As students learn about social studies topics, they practice reading for detail, building vocabulary, using context clues, inferring, drawing conclusions and more. Cards feature full-color photo on front and Nonfiction text and comprehension questions on the back. Set of 32, 6" x 8" cards. Includes teacher guide. Grades 3+. Aligned with Common Core and State Standards. Supports requirements of Title I and other federally funded programs.

Help your 5th grader, middle school, or high school child build proficiency in Native American history with the activity-packed Mark Twain Native American History Activities Workbook! The 64-page history workbook studies Native American history and culture in the United States, with topics including the first people of North America, important people and events, and Native American achievements. Perfect for both classroom curriculum and homeschool curriculum, the 64-page social studies workbook includes both a Reading Selection, an Activity Page, and graphic organizers to promote reading, critical thinking, and writing skills. This US history workbook promotes current National and State Standards.

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.

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.

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.

Help your 5th grader, middle school, or high school child build proficiency in US history with the activity-packed Mark Twain Migration & Immigration History Activities Workbook! The 64-page history workbook studies American history and culture in the United States, with topics including major migration and immigration events, coming to America, US citizenship, and more. Perfect for both classroom curriculum and homeschool curriculum, the 64-page social studies workbook includes both a Reading Selection, an Activity Page, and graphic organizers to promote reading, critical thinking, and writing skills. This American history workbook promotes current National and State Standards.

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.

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.

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.

Primary Source Packs include more than 20 historical documents to help students think critically and analytically, interpret events, and question the various perspectives of history. Created to support CCSS, each historical document pack contains 20 important primary sources including: photos, maps, paintings, lithographs, newspaper clippings, and more! Quality that is suited for an art walk, durability to last for years. We have delved into the archives, so teachers don't have to! Each set includes 4 Primary Sources Pack: Westward Expansion, Early Explorers, American Revolution and Colonial America.

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 Freedom

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.

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 Rights