U.S. History Centers

Black History Month Biography Sheets and Historical Leaders Fact Posters FREEBIE

By Kimberly

❤️Celebrate Black History Month and save time with these informative African American leaders biography sheets!

❤️Use them to discuss important heroes in Black History and their accomplishments!

5 Historical Figures Included:

Bessie Coleman, Billie Holiday, Frederick Douglass, Martin Luther King Jr., Thurgood Marshall

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✏️ This is a free SAMPLE set that includes 5 historical figures. If you would like the full set or need additional black history resources, you can find them HERE.

✏️ Biographies can be used as discussion points during whole group lessons, small group lessons, read with partners, in centers, or independently!

✏️Use for research projects, biography reports, black history writing assignments, classroom posters and more!

✏️A perfect addition to your Black History Month unit or to celebrate throughout the year!

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⭐️These bookmarks are low prep and include a full color set and printer friendly black & white set.

⭐️Check out the thumbnails for a preview of each biography!

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Includes (10 pages):

☑ 5 black and white biography sheets (5 pages)

☑ 5 color biography sheets (5 pages)

Biographies:

☑ Birth date

☑ Birth place

☑ Early life

☑ Accomplishments

Historical Figures (5):

☑ Bessie Coleman

☑ Billie Holiday

☑ Frederick Douglass

☑ Martin Luther King Jr.

☑ Thurgood Marshall

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⭐️Looking for more Black History activities?

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Martin Luther King Jr. Growing Bundle

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❤️Kimberly

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Veterans Day Craft Flipbook Writing Activities

By You Are Special

Celebrate Veterans Day with this engaging flipbook craft activity, perfect for elementary students! This 4-page flipbook provides a thoughtful way for students to learn about the importance of Veterans Day and why we honor those who have served.


Prompts Include:

  1. Veterans Day
  2. What is Veterans Day? - Encourage students to describe what Veterans Day is all about.
  3. Why We Celebrate Veterans Day: A reflective prompt to explore the significance of this day.
  4. Why We Honor Veterans: A page to discuss the importance of honoring those who served.
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Winter Word Search Growing Bundle First Day Back From Winter Break Activities

By You Are Special

Winter Word Search Growing Bundle January Morning Work. Keep your students engaged and excited all year long with this growing bundle of word search activities! Each word search is designed to celebrate key events throughout the year, making it perfect for classroom fun, holiday celebrations, or learning activities.

Included so far:

  • Patriot Day
  • Constitution Day
  • The Dot Day
  • Labor Day
  • Johnny Appleseed
  • Happy Fall Season
  • Fire Safety Prevention Week
  • Veterans Day
  • Election DAY 2024
  • Red Ribbon Week (Drug Awareness week)
  • Winter

What’s to come: This bundle will be updated regularly with new word search puzzles for more events and holidays throughout the year. Buy now to get all future updates for free!

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Charter of the Colonies: Picture Reveal--5th grade Studies Weekly Week 12

By Colleen Burdette

Make rote memorization more engaging:

Students enjoy this engaging activity to practice naming the charter of the 13 colonies. Students are asked to name the charter (proprietary, company, or royal) of each colony. This information helps students understand why colonies developed in the way that they did.

Students have fun revealing the picture created using correct answers.

Self-checking as image is revealed by correct answers.


What's included:

  • Google sheet of picture reveal.

How this product is useful:

  • Engaging practice of naming the charters of the 13 colonies.
  • Good for practice or remediation.
  • Self-checking.
  • Can be assigned in Google Classroom or through Google Drive.
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Dollar Deals Veterans Day Word Search Puzzle Activities 2nd 3rd Grade

By You Are Special

Celebrate and honor the brave men and women who served in the armed forces with this engaging Veterans Day Word Search Puzzle! Perfect for 2nd to 5th grade, this activity will spark discussions about patriotism, sacrifice, and gratitude while sharpening students' vocabulary and spelling skills.

It’s a fantastic no-prep activity for classrooms, homeschooling, or enrichment centers to complement Veterans Day lessons or celebrations.

  • Morning work or bell ringer activity
  • Veterans Day celebrations
  • Early finisher activity
  • Homework assignment
  • Group work or individual activity

What's Included:

  • A Veterans Day Word Search Puzzle with 20+ themed words.
  • A word list featuring both short (3-4 letter) and longer words to cater to different reading levels.
  • An answer key for quick and easy checking.

NOTE: Before making your purchase, we highly recommend checking out the product preview!

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Thirteen Colonies by Region: Picture Reveal--5th Grade Studies Weekly Week 14

By Colleen Burdette

Make rote memorization more engaging:

Students enjoy this engaging activity to practice telling the region of the colony when given the colonies' name. Colonies are listed alphabetically, students enter either New England, Middle, or Southern as the region to which the colony belongs.

Students have fun revealing the picture created using correct answers. The extra challenge is that correct spelling is necessary for the image to be revealed.

Self-checking as image is revealed by correct answers.

Activity aligns with Indiana Social Studies Standard 5.H.7.


What's included:

  • Google sheet of picture reveal.

How this product is useful:

  • Engaging practice of naming the 13 colonies.
  • Good for practice or remediation.
  • Self-checking.
  • Can be assigned in Google Classroom or through Google Drive.
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Dollar Deals International Dot Day Activities Word Search 2nd 3rd 4th Grad

By You Are Special

International Dot Day Word Search Puzzle Back to School Activities. Celebrate Dot Day with this exciting activity designed to inspire creativity, courage, and collaboration in your classroom!

You can use this resource as an emergency sub plan, back-to-school, end of the year, or any time during the school year .


What's Included:

  • A Dot Day Word Search Puzzle with 20+ themed words.
  • A word list featuring both short (3-4 letter) and longer words to cater to different reading levels.
  • An answer key for quick and easy checking.

NOTE: Before making your purchase, we highly recommend checking out the product preview!

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Dollar Deals Labor Day Activities Word Search Early Finishers 2nd 3rd 4th Grade

By You Are Special

Celebrate Labor Day in your classroom with this engaging and educational Labor Day Word Search Puzzle! This fun activity is perfect for introducing students to the history and significance of Labor Day while boosting their vocabulary and spelling skills.

You can use this resource as an emergency sub plan, back-to-school, end of the year, or any time during the school year.


What's Included:

  • A Labor Day Word Search Puzzle with 20+ themed words.
  • A word list featuring both short (3-4 letter) and longer words to cater to different reading levels.
  • An answer key for quick and easy checking.

NOTE: Before making your purchase, we highly recommend checking out the product preview!

If you have any questions related to this product, feel free to email me at youarespecial377@gmail.com


I value your feedback, so please take a moment to share your thoughts. Additionally, you'll earn free TeachShare credits that can be applied toward future purchases.

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Dollar Deals Johnny Appleseed Apples Activities Word Search Puzzle 2nd 3rd Grade

By You Are Special

Johnny Appleseed Apples Activities Word Search Puzzle Game. This engaging word search puzzle, is perfect for 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students! This fun and educational activity will help students learn key vocabulary related to Johnny Appleseed’s life and his contributions.

Use it as a September activity to spark classroom discussions about history, nature, and the importance of planting and caring for the environment.


What's Included:

  • A Johnny Appleseed Day Word Search Puzzle with 20+ themed words.
  • A word list featuring both short (3-4 letter) and longer words to cater to different reading levels.
  • An answer key for quick and easy checking.

NOTE: Before making your purchase, we highly recommend checking out the product preview!

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Dollar Deals Constitution Day Activities Word Search 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Grade

By You Are Special

Making learning about Constitution Day both fun and meaningful! with this engaging word search puzzle, perfect for 2nd 3rd 4th, and 5th-grade students! This fun and educational activity will help students learn key vocabulary related to the U.S. Constitution, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration.

Use it as a back-to-school or September activity to spark classroom discussions about history, government, and the significance of the Constitution.


What's Included:

  • A Constitution Day Word Search Puzzle with 20+ themed words.
  • A word list featuring both short (3-4 letter) and longer words to cater to different reading levels.
  • An answer key for quick and easy checking.

NOTE: Before making your purchase, we highly recommend checking out the product preview!

If you have any questions related to this product, feel free to email me at youarespecial377@gmail.com


I value your feedback, so please take a moment to share your thoughts. Additionally, you'll earn free TeachShare credits that can be applied toward future purchases.

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Dollar Deals Patriot Day Word Search Puzzle Activities 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Grade

By You Are Special

Making learning about Patriot Day both fun and meaningful! with this engaging word search puzzle, perfect for 2nd 3rd 4th, and 5th-grade students! This fun and educational activity will help students learn key vocabulary related to Patriot Day.

Use it as a back-to-school or September activity to spark classroom discussions about history, government, and the significance of the Constitution.


What's Included:

  • A Patriot Day Word Search Puzzle with 20+ themed words.
  • A word list featuring both short (3-4 letter) and longer words to cater to different reading levels.
  • An answer key for quick and easy checking.

NOTE: Before making your purchase, we highly recommend checking out the product preview!

If you have any questions related to this product, feel free to email me at youarespecial377@gmail.com


I value your feedback, so please take a moment to share your thoughts. Additionally, you'll earn free TeachShare credits that can be applied toward future purchases.

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Native Americans Word Search

By The Emergency Sub

A word search puzzle worksheet that can be used to supplement your unit on First Americans. This can be used for morning work or when introducing your unit to students. 

There are 28 vocabulary words to find in this activity. This will keep your students buy for a quite awhile.

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Great Americans Series of Biographies - Fun History - Dr. Samuel Prescott

By Iconic History

As time passes, many great Americans who have shaped the arts, sciences, sports, and history of our nation and culture get lost in time. The Great Americans Series of Biographies and Worksheets is an easy-to-read 200-word Biography of just the highlights of each subject's life designed to keep young readers engaged. The Questions page ensures student reading comprehension and grasp of key points. The Vocabulary page introduces and explains new words, phrases, and/or institutions students may not have been familiar with. The Quotes page challenges students to write what a famous quote by the subject means to them. The Great Americans Series is available individually or in bundles, making great bell work. An Answer Key is provided with each worksheet.

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Today in History: January 3, 1959 Alaska Becomes A State

By Jennifer Connett

Use this Today in History packet to learn about when Alaska became a state. This activity pack includes penmanship practice (both print and cursive), reading passages with comprehension questions (2 sets with varying difficulty), writing activities, and a time line card to create your own timeline of Today in History events.

What is included:

Page 2 – Today in History Poster

Page 3 – Penmanship page in print with primary lines.

Page 4 – Penmanship page in print with notebook lines

Page 5 – Penmanship page in cursive with primary lines

Page 6 – Penmanship page in cursive with notebook lines.

Page 7 – Reading Page (Harder)

Page 8 – Comprehension Questions

Page 9 – Reading Page (Easier)

Page 10 – Comprehension Questions

Page 11 – What I Learned Writing Page

Page 12 – Creative Writing Page

Page 13 – Time line card (With Picture Included)

Page 14 – Time line card (Student Draws the Picture)

Page 15 – Other Interesting Events

Related Links

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Word Search ~ Thanksgiving

By Ashlynn Green

This Thanksgiving word search puzzle is a festive, engaging activity to celebrate the holiday season in the classroom. As students search and find the words, it encourages them to reflect on themes of gratitude, history, and togetherness while reinforcing vocabulary skills. Perfect for an individual or group activity, this word search includes Thanksgiving-related words that inspire conversations about tradition and family.

Word List:

  • Blessed
  • Bread
  • Celebration
  • Corn
  • Dinner
  • Family
  • Feast
  • Friends
  • Home
  • Journey
  • Mayflower
  • Pie
  • Pilgrim
  • Plentiful
  • Plymouth
  • Rock
  • Pumpkin
  • Sharing
  • Turkey
  • Thanksgiving

Please let me know if you like this activity, and if there are other themes you'd like to see me create in the future!

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Today in History: January 6, 1412 Joan of Arc

By Jennifer Connett

Use this Today in History packet to learn some basic information about Joan of Arc. This activity pack includes penmanship practice (both print and cursive), reading passages with comprehension questions (2 sets with varying difficulty), writing activities, and a time line card to create your own timeline of Today in History events.

What is included:

Page 2 – Today in History Poster

Page 3 – Penmanship page in print with primary lines.

Page 4 – Penmanship page in print with notebook lines

Page 5 – Penmanship page in cursive with primary lines

Page 6 – Penmanship page in cursive with notebook lines.

Page 7 – Reading Page (Harder)

Page 8 – Comprehension Questions

Page 9 – Reading Page (Easier)

Page 10 – Comprehension Questions

Page 11 – What I Learned Writing Page

Page 12 – Creative Writing Page

Page 13 – Time line card (With Picture Included)

Page 14 – Time line card (Student Draws the Picture)

Page 15 – Other Interesting Events

Related Links

More Today in History Topics

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Holiday Word Search: Labor Day

By Qiang Ma

Holiday Word Search: Labor Day(Color and Black Line)

Teaching World Holiday through fun activities. Students will have a great time searching for the 35 hidden words. Great worksheet for Labor Day or any time of the year. Prep Free Engaging Worksheet! Independent! Grade 1-12!

Components:

- 1 Word Search in ink

- 1 Word Search in color

- 1 Word Search Solution in ink

- 1 Word Search Solution in color

“Holiday Word Search: Labor Day” Word List:

ACHIEVEMENT, AMERICAN, BATTLE, BOYCOTT, CONDITION, CONTRIBUTION, ECONOMIC, DEMAND, DEMOCRACY, EMPLOYER, EMPLOYEE, FIREWORK, HOLIDAY, LABOR DAY, MOVEMENT, LAW, MONDAY, PARADE, PROPERTY, PROTECT, POLITICAL, RALLY, RIGHT, RIOT, SEPTEMBER, SOCIAL, SPEECH, STRENGTH, STRIKE, TRIBUTE, UNION, WAGE, WELL BEING, WORKER, PETER MCGUIRE

This product is also inside the bundle Word Search: Holidays Around The World. Save $$$s when you buy in bundles!

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Click a link below to see my other Word Search Lessons:

Science:

Science Word Search: Plant Unit

Science Word Search: Apples

Science Word Search: Corn

Science Word Search: Flowers

Science Word Search: Fruit

Science Word Search: Pumpkins

Science Word Search: Seeds & Plants

Science Word Search: Trees

Science Word Search: Vegetable

Science Word Search: Animal Unit

Science Word Search: Animal Facts

Science Word Search: Amphibian Facts

Science Word Search: Arachnid Facts

Science Word Search: Bird Facts

Science Word Search: Fish Facts

Science Word Search: Insect Mini Bundle

Science Word Search: Insect Facts

Science Word Search: Insect Names

Science Word Search: Bees

Science Word Search: Butterflies

Science Word Search: Ladybugs

Science Word Search: Mammal Facts

Science Word Search: Bats

Science Word Search: Horse

Science Word Search: Whales

Science Word Search: Wolf

Science Word Search: Reptile Facts

Science Word Search: Environment Unit

Science Word Search: Environment

Science Word Search: Caves

Science Word Search: Coral Reef

Science Word Search: Desert

Science Word Search: Marshes & Swamps

Science Word Search: Rain Forest

Science Word Search: Recycle

Science Word Search: Weather Unit

Science Word Search: Hurricanes

Science Word Search: Rain

Science Word Search: Snow

Science Word Search: Tornadoes

Science Word Search: Water Cycle

Science Word Search: Weather

Science Word Search: Seasons 5 in 1 Bundle

Science Word Search: Seasons Basic

Science Word Search: Spring

Science Word Search: Summer

Science Word Search: Autumn

Science Word Search: Winter

Science Word Search: Astronomy 5 in 1 Bundle

Science Word Search: Space

Science Word Search: Galaxies

Science Word Search: Solar System

Science Word Search: Moon

Science Word Search: Earth

Science Word Search: Matter & Energy

Science Word Search: States of Matter

Science Word Search: Health & Nutrition

Science Word Search: Coronavirus

Science Word Search: Simple Machines

Science Word Search: Light

Science Word Search: Sound

Holiday:

Word Search: Holidays Around The World

Holiday Word Search: Chinese New Year

Holiday Word Search: Christmas

Holiday Word Search: Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanzaa Bundle

Holiday Word Search: Cinco de Mayo

Holiday Word Search: Columbus Day

Holiday Word Search: Diwali

Holiday Word Search: Election Day

Holiday Word Search: Earth Day

Holiday Word Search: Easter

Holiday Word Search: Halloween

Holiday Word Search: Hanukkah

Holiday Word Search: Independence Day

Holiday Word Search: Kwanzaa

Holiday Word Search: Labor Day

Holiday Word Search: Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Holiday Word Search: Memorial Day

Holiday Word Search: Mother's Day

Holiday Word Search: Passover

Holiday Word Search: Presidents' Day

Holiday Word Search: Ramadan

Holiday Word Search: St. Patrick's Day

Holiday Word Search: Thanksgiving

Holiday Word Search: Valentine's Day

Holiday Word Search: Veterans Day

Back to School/Character Education:

Back to School Word Search: 4 in 1 Bundle

Word Search: Citizenship

Word Search: Personal Belongings

Word Search: People at School

Word Search: School Vocabularies

Character Education Word Search: Character Education 7 in 1

Character Education Word Search: Character Traits

Character Education Word Search: Cooperation

Character Education Word Search: Honesty

Character Education Word Search: Dealing with Anger

Character Education Word Search: Dealing with Bullying

Character Education Word Search: Dealing with Fighting

Character Education Word Search: Dealing with Teasing

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Seek, Color and Count ~ Thanksgiving

By Ashlynn Green

Boost Thanksgiving fun and learning with the "Thanksgiving Seek, Color, and Count" activity for Your classroom!

Engage your students with an educational coloring activity that sharpens their counting and observation skills. The "Thanksgiving Seek, Color, and Count" worksheet is the perfect addition to your holiday lesson plans, making it a fun and productive break from traditional tasks.

Why Teachers Love This Activity:

  • Enhanced Focus: Encourages attention to detail as students hunt for specific Thanksgiving-themed items.
  • Skill-Building: Strengthens counting, coloring for precision, and visual perception in an enjoyable way.
  • Flexible Use: Ideal for individual work, small group activities/centers, or even a classroom-wide challenge.

Thanksgiving Objects to Seek, Color, and Count:

  • Turkeys
  • Pies
  • Cornucopias
  • Hearts
  • Leaves
  • Corn
  • "Thanks" Signs
  • Apples

Add a touch of Thanksgiving spirit to your classroom while reinforcing essential skills with this engaging, easy-to-use worksheet. Grab your copy today and make this season both festive and educational!

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Today in History: January 2, 1863 Battle of Stones River

By Jennifer Connett

Use this Today in History packet to learn some basic information about the Battle of Stones River. This activity pack includes penmanship practice (both print and cursive), reading passages with comprehension questions (2 sets with varying difficulty), writing activities, and a time line card to create your own timeline of Today in History events.

What is included:

Page 2 – Today in History Poster

Page 3 – Penmanship page in print with primary lines.

Page 4 – Penmanship page in print with notebook lines

Page 5 – Penmanship page in cursive with primary lines

Page 6 – Penmanship page in cursive with notebook lines.

Page 7 – Reading Page (Harder)

Page 8 – Comprehension Questions

Page 9 – Reading Page (Easier)

Page 10 – Comprehension Questions

Page 11 – What I Learned Writing Page

Page 12 – Creative Writing Page

Page 13 – Time line card (With Picture Included)

Page 14 – Time line card (Student Draws the Picture)

Page 15 – Other Interesting Events

Related Links

More Today in History Topics

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Today in History: January 5, 1925 Nellie Talhoe Ross

By Jennifer Connett

Use this Today in History packet to learn some basic information about the first female US Governor, Nellie Ralhoe Ross. This activity pack includes penmanship practice (both print and cursive), reading passages with comprehension questions (2 sets with varying difficulty), writing activities, and a time line card to create your own timeline of Today in History events.

What is included:

Page 2 – Today in History Poster

Page 3 – Penmanship page in print with primary lines.

Page 4 – Penmanship page in print with notebook lines

Page 5 – Penmanship page in cursive with primary lines

Page 6 – Penmanship page in cursive with notebook lines.

Page 7 – Reading Page (Harder)

Page 8 – Comprehension Questions

Page 9 – Reading Page (Easier)

Page 10 – Comprehension Questions

Page 11 – What I Learned Writing Page

Page 12 – Creative Writing Page

Page 13 – Time line card (With Picture Included)

Page 14 – Time line card (Student Draws the Picture)

Page 15 – Other Interesting Events

Related Links

More Today in History Topics

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