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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The French and Indian War - Crossword Puzzle
Review French and Indian War vocabulary with a crossword puzzle.
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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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Social Studies Story Map - The French and Indian War
Combine literary plot diagrams and Social Studies standards with a French and Indian war story map worksheet.
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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.
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The French and Indian War - Word Search
Build academic vocabulary skills with a French and Indian War word search.
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The French and Indian War - Cloze Activity
Build vocabulary and understanding of the French and Indian War with a cloze reading passage worksheet.
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The French and Indian War - Passage and Graphic Organizer
Reveal another chapter in American History with a reading passage and graphic organizer worksheet on the French and Indian War.
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The Boston Massacre Reading and Writing Worksheets
Integrate Reading and Social Studies content with a set of Boston Massacre worksheets.
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The Intolerable Acts Worksheets
Practice close reading strategies, vocabulary, and writing skills with an Intolerable Acts worksheet and writing prompt.
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Boston Tea Party Worksheet Pack
Enhance your students' close reading strategies, vocabulary, and writing skills with a Boston Tea Party reading passage and accompanying activities.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Mini Book
Learn about Martin Luther King, Jr. with a printable book for kindergarten and first-grade students.
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Thurgood Marshall Constructed Response Worksheet
Discover the influence and positive character traits of Thurgood Marshall with a reading passage and RACES writing prompt for fourth grade.
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Theodore Roosevelt Constructed Response Worksheet
Teach your students about Theodore Roosevelt with this printable biographical constructed response worksheet.
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Paul Revere Worksheet - Constructed Response
Integrate reading, writing, and American history with a constructed response Paul Revere Worksheet highlighting the American Revolution.
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Westward Expansion Word Search
Increase academic vocabulary with a Westward Expansion word search.
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Urbanization Constructed Response Worksheet
Use this nonfiction constructed response worksheet to teach your students about urbanization.
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Lewis and Clark Expedition - Crossword Puzzle
Practice and review vocabulary associated with the Lewis and Clark Expedition using a crossword puzzle.
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Susan B. Anthony Constructed Response Worksheet
Integrate reading, writing, and American history with a constructed response worksheet about Susan B. Anthony and the women’s rights movement.
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Daniel Boone Constructed Response Worksheet
Integrate reading, writing, and American history with a constructed response worksheet about Daniel Boone and American Westward Expansion.
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American Pioneers Graphic Organizer
Summarize the journey of the American Pioneer with a graphic organizer worksheet.
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Pioneer Vocabulary Worksheets
Practice and review vocabulary associated with the American pioneer using a vocabulary review worksheet pack.
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Westward Expansion Visual Word Wall
Build vocabulary with a visual/picture word wall aligned with your Westward Expansion unit of study.
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The Lewis and Clark Expedition - Interactive Research Templates
Use these three templates to record notes or research project content on the life and contributions of Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and Sacagawea
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Lewis and Clark Expedition Worksheet - Graphic Organizer
Summarize a unit of study on the Lewis and Clark expedition with a who, what, where, when, and why graphic organizer.
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U.S. Government - Vocabulary Match
Build vocabulary of government concepts with a U.S. government vocabulary matching activity.
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Westward Expansion Reading Comprehension Worksheet
Build reading comprehension skills with a Westward Expansion reading passage and assessment.
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The Lewis and Clark Expedition - KWL-Anticipation Guide
Introduce a unit of study on the Lewis and Clark expedition with a KWL chart and anticipation guide.
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Declaration of Independence- Constructed Response Passage Worksheet
Blend reading, writing, and historical concepts with the Declaration of Independence worksheet.
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Thomas Jefferson Printable Mini-Book
Read and learn about Thomas Jefferson with a printable informational reader and activity booklet.
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Industrial Revolution Worksheet - Constructed Response
Blend reading, writing, and history concepts surrounding the Industrial Revolution with a constructed response worksheet and graphic organizer.
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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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Marshall vs. Tubman Differentiated Paired Passage Worksheets
Combine reading and history content with differentiated reading comprehension worksheets.