5th Grade Social Studies & History Handouts

Share with students interesting facts about Flags.

Check out my Flag Webquest!
https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Our- American-Flag-A-Webquest-Extension-Activities-726295
Learn about the History of the Star Spangled
Banner and Francis Scott Key:https:// www.TeachShare.com/Product/Francis-Scott-KeyThe- Star-Spangled-BannerA-Webquest-1401231

Please consider following my store. THANKS! Gail

Possible Interactive Notebook Activity to use with students as a springtime activity.

Show Kids that EVERYTHING has a HISTORY, even the tulip!

See the entire resource:

Sharing information about the history of the tulip is a great way to show kids that EVERYTHING has a history. The resource includes a reading passage, Did You Know? fun facts, comprehension questions, Map-skill activity, Teacher page with extension activities and key. Click here: https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Spring-A-Reading-Passage-History-of-TULIPS-2426247

What exactly is impeachment? In U.S. History, only three presidents have been impeached. Those presidents were Andrew Johnson, Bill Clinton and Donald Trump(impeached twice). None were convicted during a trial and finished out their terms of office. President, Richard Nixon, was going to be impeached but he resigned, pressured by members of his own Republican party, before he was impeached.

Use this webquest to introduce students to the issue of impeachment, how the founding fathers determined the use of impeachment in the U.S. Constitution and the history of impeachment.

Other Resources:

There are 10 web questions on this topic(including the Order of Succession and the Checks and Balances between the three branches of government). There is also a short Did You Know? section and several comprehension questions. The Teacher Page includes the key and several extension activities. https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Impeachment-What-is-this-Word-Called-Impeachment-A-Webquest-3170373

Use this free resource as a possible Interactive Notebook Activity.

Other Resources on this topic:

1. Wright Brothers( A Webquest): https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Wright-Brothers-and-the-AirplaneA-WebquestExtension-Activities-628501 and Wright Brothers, A Reader’s Theater Script: https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Wright-Brothers-Wilbur-and-Orville-A-Readers-Theater-Script-4536348

2. Bessie Coleman( Reader’s Theater Script): https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Bessie-Coleman-AviatorReaders-Theater-Script-1687487

3. Amelia Earhart (Reader’s Theater Script): https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Amelia-EarhartBiographical-PlayTo-Tell-the-Truth-Play-348663

4. Aida de Acosta: Aida de Acosta did something really amazing in 1903. She became the very first woman to fly a powered aircraft all by herself. In fact, Aida, piloted the dirigible six months before the Wright Brothers would make their historic flight. Even more amazing, she kept what she had done a secret for almost thirty years! https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Womens-HistoryAida-de-AcostaFirst-woman-to-fly-a-powered-aircraft-3696573

5. Learn about the Tuskegee Airmen with this play. The format is a Ms. Bie Ografee's Talk Show Series where the studio audience asks questions of Charles A. Anderson, one of the Tuskegee Airman. Audience members ask questions of the guest. Included are Did You Know? facts, comprehension questions, a teacher page with extension activities, links and the key. https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Tuskegee-Airmen-A-Readers-Theater-ScriptA-Visit-with-1926283

I visited Vienna and took a photograph of the Judenplatz Holocaust Memorial(also called the Nameless Library). Perhaps, you may find this short activity of interest to use with your students.

Gail Hennessey

Use this free handout to share information on the Vikings. Included are several extension activities to use with students to learn about the Vikings.

Leif Eriksson Day is October 9th.

* There are different spellings for his name.

Possible Resource of Interest:

Studying the Vikings? Looking for a Reader's Theater Script in Social Studies? Check out this script on the Vikings and Leif Ericsson and his father, Erik the Red. Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee Talk Show Series of plays, Leif Ericsson and his father, Eric the Red are guests on Ms. Bie Ografee's Talk Show. They share information about their lives and the Vikings. There is a Did You Know? section of fun facts, reading comprehension questions and a teacher section with lots of extension activities, links and the key.https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Vikings-Leif-Erikkson-and-Eric-the-RedReaders-Theater-Script-3382114 My play on Leif Eriksson and his dad, Erik the Red.

Show students that EVERYTHING has a HISTORY, even Marshmallows. This would be a fun Friday activity, end of year activity or an activity around Easter time when especially Marshmallow Peeps are in the stores.

This interactive notebook activity has a short reading section on the history of Marshmallows, lots of Did You Know? fun facts and comprehension questions. There are also a number of extension activities.

Check out my Everything Has a History Bundle of activities: https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/History-Everything-has-a-History-A-Bundle-of-Resource-4448553 Note: All resources are also available separately.

Reading Passages:

George Washington and the Camel

Calvin Coolidge and the “Pennsylvania Avenue Zoo”

John Quincy Adams Takes a Swim

Thomas Jefferson and the Mammoth Cheese

Sojourner Truth

Santa Fe Trail: Wind WagonThomas

Revolutionary War Heroine: Catherine “Kate” Moore

Barry(Battle of Cowpens)

Enheduanna, First Known Poet in History

Artemisia(Female Naval Commander during the Battle of Salamis)

Hanno: Phoenician Explorer

Ramses the Great

Hatshepsut

Hammurabi

Alexander the Great

Aesop

Socrates

Hannibal

Hypatia: First Woman Mathematician

Aglaonike(Greek astronomer)

Agnodice(First Female Doctor of Ancient Greece)

Julius Caesar

Archimedes

Sparticus

Diocles

Joan of Arc

Phillis Wheatley

Mary Anning

Caroline Herschel

Sophie Brahe: Astronomer and Horticulturist

Hildegard of Bingen(Middle Ages)

Aida de Acosta(First Woman to Fly a Powered Aircraft)

Women’s Suffrage: The Silent Sentinels

History of Pretzels

History of Marshmallows

History of Tulips

Snowmen in History

History of April Fools’ Day

Great Wall of China

Eiffel Tower

Ayres Rock(Uluru)

Taj Mahal

Travel to Iceland

Travel to Greece

Travel to Japan

Here is a captivating resource that introduces students aged 7+ to key moments in history through the inspiring words of one of America's most thoughtful leaders. In just one concise lesson, students will explore five powerful quotes from Jimmy Carter's speeches, unpacking their meanings and reflecting on themes like fairness, freedom, teamwork and peace. This material encourages deep thinking, critical discussions and a better understanding of the values that shape our world.

The mini material balances simplicity with depth, making it ideal for both group discussions and individual reflection.

**Our Recommendation: **"Jimmy Carter's words have the power to inspire both teachers and students. This resource brings his messages to life with thoughtful activities that highlight his wisdom while making it relevant to young learners. As Carter once said, ‘Each generation must renew its foundations.’ This is your chance to pass those lessons on to the next."

Why This Resource Is a Must-Have:

• Critical Thinking: Helps students develop their ability to analyze meaningful ideas and apply them to real-world contexts.
• Flexible Use: Perfect for history, social studies, or ethics lessons and adaptable for group or individual learning.
• No Prep Required: Ready-to-use material that saves time while delivering high-quality learning experiences.
• Age-Appropriate: Designed for students aged 7+, with content that’s both insightful and accessible.

Do purchase this, if the following is something you are looking for:

• A lesson plan that inspires discussions about democracy, teamwork, and peace
• Encourage personal reflection and deeper understanding of leadership values
• A meaningful way to connect history and ethics with students' lives
• A print-friendly, classroom-ready resource for history or government lessons
• A tool to teach fairness, freedom, and the importance of confidence in a thoughtful, engaging manner. 

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• Pages: 9 Includes a Terms of Use (TOU) page, a “Get to Know Us” page, and all the engaging content you expect! Cover pages are NOT within this file!

• Ideal for Ages: students in elementary schools: 7+ in age

• Teaching Duration: 1 concise class, depending on depth of exploration

• Download Now: This digital product is the full file at your fingertips!

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Discover the transformative history behind the Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan with this engaging material of a lesson, designed for students aged 11 and up. Perfect for history and social studies lessons, this resource provides an insightful overview of these key Cold War policies and their long-lasting impact on global politics.

What’s Inside:

• The Truman Doctrine: Understand the policy that aimed to contain communism by providing aid to countries resisting Soviet influence.

• How It Started: Learn about the geopolitical context that led to the inception of the Truman Doctrine.

• The Marshall Plan: Explore how the U.S. helped rebuild war-torn Europe, solidifying alliances and promoting economic recovery.

• Inception: Dive into the origins of these policies and their role in shaping post-war international relations.

• Legacy: Examine the lasting effects of the Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan on global politics and diplomacy.

Topics (ALSO touched upon) Includes:

• Historical context and significance of the Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan
• Detailed accounts of aid distribution and impact on recipient nations
• Analysis of Cold War geopolitics and containment strategies
• Economic revitalization and political stabilization in post-WWII Europe
• Long-term implications for U.S. foreign policy and global relations

Benefits:

• Engaging Content: Captivate students with compelling narratives and critical historical events.
• Educational Insights: Deepen understanding of Cold War dynamics, economic strategies and global diplomacy.
• Critical Analysis: Encourage students to analyze the impact of these policies on international relations and post-war recovery efforts.

Teaching Time:

Flexible enough for different teaching schedules—perfect for a single lesson or extended study sessions, making it easy to fit into your curriculum.

Preview Quote:

“The Truman Doctrine aimed to contain communism by providing aid to countries resisting Soviet influence.”

My Recommendation on this lesson?

This lesson is more than just a history journey—it’s a thought-provoking tool for fostering meaningful discussions about Cold War politics. It includes a free worksheet to enhance interactive learning, making it a must-have for educators seeking to enrich their students’ understanding of this critical era in world history.

If you desire content in the following fields (do make a purchase without delay!)

• Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan educational resource
• Teaching Cold War policies
• History of post-WWII economic aid lesson plan
• Classroom resource for Cold War history
• Understanding communism containment strategies
• Economic recovery and political stability in Europe
• Engaging history lessons for middle and high school
• Global impact of U.S. foreign policy
• Teaching guide for Cold War diplomacy

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• Pages: 10 Includes a Terms of Use (TOU) page, a “Get to Know Us” page, and all the engaging content you expect! Cover pages are NOT within this file!

• Ideal for Ages: students in elementary schools

• Teaching Duration: 1 class, depending on depth of exploration

• Download Now: This digital product is the full file at your fingertips!

Reminder: This resource is for single-classroom use only. Please refrain from sharing outside your class. Feel free to reach out with any questions before downloading. No refunds available on digital products.

Your Feedback matters!

If you enjoyed this resource, we’d be thrilled if you left a kind review! Your support helps us continue creating more educational content that makes learning exciting and meaningful for students. Thank you!

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Explore the wisdom behind inspiring quotes with this engaging resource! Ideal for students in grades 2 to 5, this guide uses cause-and-effect to show how Benjamin Franklin’s timeless sayings can inspire active learning, educational commitment, positive habits, and the importance of preparation. With each quote, students gain insights that encourage them to lead fulfilling and successful lives.

Join us on an adventure where every quote is a stepping stone to learning and growing!

Highlight: a quote from the resource:

"Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn." Cause: A teacher involves students in a hands-on science experiment instead of just lecturing. Effect: Students understand the concept better and remember it longer, showing that active participation enhances learning.

Do purchase this, if the following is something you are looking for:

• Engaging educational quotes for kids
• Benjamin Franklin quotes for students
• Cause and effect learning resources
• Hands-on learning activities for grades 2-5
• Inspirational teaching materials
• Elementary school teaching aids
• Active learning strategies for kids
• Investing in education resources for teachers

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• Engage and Inspire: Capture your students’ imaginations with powerful, thought-provoking quotes.

• Critical Thinking: Encourage them to analyze and understand cause and effect.

• Versatile Use: Perfect for English, history, literature, and ethics lessons.

• Comprehensive Curriculum: Designed to fit smoothly into your lesson plans, making teaching easier than ever.

Teacher and Student Benefits:

• For Teachers: Simplifies lesson planning with ready-to-use content, boosting classroom discussions and critical thinking.

• For Students: Stimulates curiosity and fosters a deeper understanding of historical contexts and ethical ideas.

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• Pages: 8 Includes a Terms of Use (TOU) page, a “Get to Know Us” page, and all the engaging content you expect!

• Ideal for Ages: school students (only if you see they are ready to read this sought of publication)

• Teaching Duration: 1 concise class, depending on depth of exploration

• Download Now: This digital product is ready for immediate classroom use!

Reminder: This resource is for single-classroom use only. Please refrain from sharing outside your class. Feel free to reach out with any questions before downloading. No refunds available on digital products.

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This word sleuth will provide your students/children with a fun journey through Greek Mythology with key vocabulary words. It can be done in class, centers, or as a fun homework assignment.

Word sleuth is in PPTX format along with the answer key.

If you and your students/children, enjoy this activity, please go to your purchases and let me a review.

Tina

Big Easy Homeschooling Mom

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Attention, amazing school teachers! If you’re seeking an engaging and thought-provoking way to discuss current events in your classroom, look no further. Our digital article package is designed for kids aged 8 and up, providing a unique opportunity to explore real-world events in a safe and age-appropriate manner.

Inside, you’ll find a comprehensive exploration of a recent Israeli military incident, presented with simplified explanations and kid-friendly insights. This resource covers key details about the event, its aftermath, and the impact on humanitarian efforts, all laid out in a clear and concise format. To keep your students actively engaged, we include creative activities, like drawing colorful thank-you cards for aid workers, fostering empathy and compassion while encouraging artistic expression.

Designed for short classroom sessions, this resource is perfect for integrating into your existing curriculum or as standalone lessons. By exploring real-world events, students will develop critical thinking skills, global awareness, and empathy for others. We believe in promoting positivity and kindness in the classroom, encouraging students to spread kindness like confetti, even in challenging situations. Don’t miss this chance to spark meaningful discussions about the world around them! Purchase our “Israeli Military Incident” resource today and inspire the next generation of empathetic global citizens!

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FREE Reading Comprehension Worksheet: Enhance your students’ reading skills with our interactive worksheet. Perfect for quick 5-10 minute sessions, it covers key details, fun facts, and historical summaries (which can be used on this lesson).

Teacher and Student Benefits:

• For Teachers: Simplifies lesson planning with ready-to-use content, boosting classroom discussions and critical thinking.

• For Students: Stimulates curiosity and fosters a deeper understanding of world events and ideas.

*Note (on age preferences): Our publications aim to educate and inspire, without overwhelming young learners with complex or distressing content. Choose resources that fit your students’ needs and interests. 

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• Ideal for Ages: students in elementary schools 8+ (only if you see it suitable for your kids though)

• Teaching Duration: 1 class, depending on depth of exploration

• Download Now: This digital product is the full file at your fingertips!

Reminder: This resource is for single-classroom use only. Please refrain from sharing outside your class. Feel free to reach out with any questions before downloading. No refunds available on digital products.

Your Feedback matters!

If you enjoyed this resource, we’d be thrilled if you left a kind review! Your support helps us continue creating more educational content that makes learning exciting and meaningful for students. Thank you!

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This is a lesson designed to bring the ‘Five Themes of Geography’ to life! Students will go beyond the mere rote memorization of these themes, but will explore and apply each of these themes to an eye opening example found in the REAL WORLD; whether it be a tribal man’s adaptive ability to hold his breath for an extended amount of time while deep sea hunting, to the ancient Roman’s impressive engineering skills in constructing the famous waterway system known as the aqueducts.

The Slide Presentation will guide your students through an exciting journey of the five themes. This interactive lesson is designed to teach the concepts, and then quiz students of their understanding of each theme, and finally a more comprehensive assessment takes place at the end of the lesson.

This lesson contains:

• Google Slide Presentation (includes engaging video clips)
• Interactive Guided Notes
• Assessment
• Answer Key

If you liked this lesson see other related 'Geography' lessons here:

• Seeing Through Maps: Understanding Projections and Purpose
• Intro to Economics: Needs V. Wants
• Analyzing Environmental Disasters Caused by Human Activity

This product is a great way to help aid in the memorization of the American Creed. It makes learning fun and exciting.

Share with students interesting facts about Flags.

Check out my Flag Webquest!
https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Our- American-Flag-A-Webquest-Extension-Activities-726295
Learn about the History of the Star Spangled
Banner and Francis Scott Key:https:// www.TeachShare.com/Product/Francis-Scott-KeyThe- Star-Spangled-BannerA-Webquest-1401231

Please consider following my store. THANKS! Gail

What exactly is impeachment? In U.S. History, only three presidents have been impeached. Those presidents were Andrew Johnson, Bill Clinton and Donald Trump(impeached twice). None were convicted during a trial and finished out their terms of office. President, Richard Nixon, was going to be impeached but he resigned, pressured by members of his own Republican party, before he was impeached.

Use this webquest to introduce students to the issue of impeachment, how the founding fathers determined the use of impeachment in the U.S. Constitution and the history of impeachment.

Other Resources:

There are 10 web questions on this topic(including the Order of Succession and the Checks and Balances between the three branches of government). There is also a short Did You Know? section and several comprehension questions. The Teacher Page includes the key and several extension activities. https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Impeachment-What-is-this-Word-Called-Impeachment-A-Webquest-3170373

Possible Interactive Notebook Activity to use with students as a springtime activity.

Show Kids that EVERYTHING has a HISTORY, even the tulip!

See the entire resource:

Sharing information about the history of the tulip is a great way to show kids that EVERYTHING has a history. The resource includes a reading passage, Did You Know? fun facts, comprehension questions, Map-skill activity, Teacher page with extension activities and key. Click here: https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Spring-A-Reading-Passage-History-of-TULIPS-2426247

Use this free resource as a possible Interactive Notebook Activity.

Other Resources on this topic:

1. Wright Brothers( A Webquest): https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Wright-Brothers-and-the-AirplaneA-WebquestExtension-Activities-628501 and Wright Brothers, A Reader’s Theater Script: https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Wright-Brothers-Wilbur-and-Orville-A-Readers-Theater-Script-4536348

2. Bessie Coleman( Reader’s Theater Script): https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Bessie-Coleman-AviatorReaders-Theater-Script-1687487

3. Amelia Earhart (Reader’s Theater Script): https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Amelia-EarhartBiographical-PlayTo-Tell-the-Truth-Play-348663

4. Aida de Acosta: Aida de Acosta did something really amazing in 1903. She became the very first woman to fly a powered aircraft all by herself. In fact, Aida, piloted the dirigible six months before the Wright Brothers would make their historic flight. Even more amazing, she kept what she had done a secret for almost thirty years! https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Womens-HistoryAida-de-AcostaFirst-woman-to-fly-a-powered-aircraft-3696573

5. Learn about the Tuskegee Airmen with this play. The format is a Ms. Bie Ografee's Talk Show Series where the studio audience asks questions of Charles A. Anderson, one of the Tuskegee Airman. Audience members ask questions of the guest. Included are Did You Know? facts, comprehension questions, a teacher page with extension activities, links and the key. https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Tuskegee-Airmen-A-Readers-Theater-ScriptA-Visit-with-1926283

I visited Vienna and took a photograph of the Judenplatz Holocaust Memorial(also called the Nameless Library). Perhaps, you may find this short activity of interest to use with your students.

Gail Hennessey

Use this free handout to share information on the Vikings. Included are several extension activities to use with students to learn about the Vikings.

Leif Eriksson Day is October 9th.

* There are different spellings for his name.

Possible Resource of Interest:

Studying the Vikings? Looking for a Reader's Theater Script in Social Studies? Check out this script on the Vikings and Leif Ericsson and his father, Erik the Red. Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee Talk Show Series of plays, Leif Ericsson and his father, Eric the Red are guests on Ms. Bie Ografee's Talk Show. They share information about their lives and the Vikings. There is a Did You Know? section of fun facts, reading comprehension questions and a teacher section with lots of extension activities, links and the key.https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Vikings-Leif-Erikkson-and-Eric-the-RedReaders-Theater-Script-3382114 My play on Leif Eriksson and his dad, Erik the Red.