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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Segregation and the Civil Rights Movement Instructional Slide Deck
Travel into the past and take your students along to discover the long road to the desegregation of schools in the United States.
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"The Road to Revolution" Flip Book
Discover the causes of the American Revolution with a Road to Revolution Flipbook.
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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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Vasco Nunez de Balboa Comprehension Worksheets
Read and analyze informational text to discover the life and accomplishments of early explorers like Vasco Nunez de Balboa.
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Native Americans in Texas Mini-Book
Blend reading and social studies standards with a printable comprehension and activity book about the Native American tribes in Texas.
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Great American Inventors and Scientists - Instructional Slide Deck
Meet some of the most innovative and world-changing Americans with an instructional slide deck.
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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 Southern Colonies Instructional Slide Deck
Guide your students on a trip through American history with an instructional slide deck depicting life in the Southern Colonies.
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Timeline of the Civil Rights Movement Worksheet
Craft an chronological timeline for students to visually model the events occurring during the Civil Rights Movement.
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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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John Cabot Reading Passage - Comprehension
Discover famous explorers like John Cabot with printable reading comprehension activities.
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Founding Fathers Task Cards
Teaching history shouldn't be boring – turn it into an active activity with this bundle of task cards.
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World War II - Instructional Slide Deck
Learn about the United States’ entrance into World War 2 with an instructional Slide deck.
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Events Leading to WWII - Note Taking Template
Provide your learners with an organized method of note-taking with a World War II note-taking template.
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America's Heroes - Heroes in History Sorting Activity
Identify and encourage further research into notable American and Texan heroes with a cut and paste sorting activity.
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Leaders of the Women's Suffrage Movement - Instructional Slide Deck
Learn about the most influential female leaders during the Women’s Rights movement with an engaging instructional slide deck.
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Famous Women in History– Female Inventors Teaching Presentation
Teach about the most influential female inventors in history with this 15-slide instructional slide deck.
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Henry Ford Graphic Organizer
Organize learning about Henry Ford’s contribution to the American automobile industry with a graphic organizer worksheet.
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Founding Fathers Compare/Contrast Worksheet
Compare and contrast America’s founding fathers with a set of compare and contrast Venn diagrams for kids.
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The Women's Suffrage Movement Slide Deck
Provide your students with a look into the women’s suffrage movement with an instructional slide deck.
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Elizabeth Cady Stanton - Differentiated Comprehension Worksheets
Learn fun facts about Elizabeth Cady Stanton with a differentiated comprehension passage and assessment.
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Harriet Tubman Comprehension Worksheet
Uncover facts about Harriet Tubman with a Reading Passage and Comprehension worksheet.
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Women's Suffrage Flipbook
Learn about the Women’s Rights movement with a Women’s Suffrage Flip Book.
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The Middle Colonies Instructional Slide Deck
Guide your students on a trip through American history with an instructional slide deck depicting life in the Middle Colonies.
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13 Colonies Map Quiz
Locate and identify the 13 original colonies of the United States with a map labeling assessment.
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The New England Colonies - Image Board Worksheet
Create a visual representation of the characteristics of the New England colonies with an image board worksheet.
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The Middle Colonies - Image Board Worksheet
Create a visual representation of the characteristics of the Middle colonies with an image board worksheet.
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13 Colonies Map Labeling Worksheet
Locate and identify the 13 original colonies of the United States with a map labeling worksheet.
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13 Colonies Map — Labeled
Build understanding of Colonial America with a labeled 13 colonies map for the classroom.
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The New England Colonies - Instructional Slide Deck
Guide your students on a trip through American history with an instructional slide deck depicting life in the New England Colonies.
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French and Indian War - Note Taking Template
Provide your learners with an organized method of note-taking with a French and Indian War note-taking template.
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French and Indian War - Brochure Project Template
Create a graphic summary of the French and Indian War with a brochure template.