Celebrate Black History Month by learning about the birth of jazz music, and the history of African-Americans in pop music.
STEM Activities For Elementary School - stem challenges to do at home or in class rooms! Get ideas to inspire your kids creativity!
Helen Keller is an amazing woman to study when you are learning about people with disabilities, and learning about the deaf and the blind. I remember watching The Miracle Worker when I was younger and I was blown away by all that she overcame and the relationship and friendship between her and her teacher Anne Sullivan.
If you were to walk into my classroom, there is a very good chance that music will be playing. Whether that be as background noise or as a classroom management tool, I cannot go without music in my classroom! Click HERE for all of my school appropriate playlists! Our kids now are stimulated 24/7 by all of the technology at their fingertips. They are watching Netflix, while Snapchatting, while playing a video game all at the same time! They go from an overstimulated environment at home, to school where they are expected to be quiet the majority of their day…
Celebrate Black History Month by learning about soul music and the history of African-Americans in pop music, all in this Hip-Hop Music worksheet!
Westward expansion is such an interesting topic for students. The idea of traveling across the country on foot for months is something that many students cannot imagine. How Can We Make This Unit Even More Fun? Acting out the pioneers experiences and using interactive notebooks are both helpful. Add replicas and other items inside of a box for students to explore. They can write about their findings and "touch" the past. Interactive notebooks are also fun.Click here to access a westward expansion interactive notebook. Ask an intriguing question that students must research. This builds up interest in the unit and is a great way to integrate research into the lesson. (*Many sources have stated that water was not sold for $100 a cup, but prices along the pioneer trails were high for items.)
Black History Month is a fantastic time to spotlight some inspirational African American artists! These artists have all made important con...
African Line Art Kindergarten thru 5th grade This was a great project to introduce a couple of art terms. Proportion and composi...
Free Pilgrim Worksheets. Full Pilgrims Lesson Plans designed for first grade - fifth grade. This is a complete free pilgrims unit full of lots of information. This Pilgrims unit is complete with worksheets, calendar, and even a Mayflower project! All free for you to use with your students.
Gordes is a wonderful hilltop village in Provence with plenty to do & see. Find everything you need to plan your visit to Gordes, France right here.
Your students will be excited to learn about African American History during Black History Month with this product! There are 25 African Americans in this pack. Profile Pages are included, as well as simple kid-friendly written biographies in case you do not have access to enough resources for students to do comprehensive research. Blank templates are included and allow for several other African Americans to be researched and presented! Each sheet (biography and profile page) comes as a full- and half-page, and in color and grayscale. You will also receive several templates for students to make interactive lap books! *UPDATE 1/27/21* THIS ENTIRE RESOURCE COMES DIGITAL. PLEASE DOWNLOAD FOR THE FREE UPDATE. Do you only need the DIGITAL VERSION? Grab it HERE. There are many uses for these sheets- biography posters for the wall, biography books, lapbook projects, etc! Black History Biography and Activities Set 1 includes 25 additional African Americans! Black History Biography and Activities Set 1 The BUNDLE includes all 50 African American figures! Black History Biography and Activities BUNDLE Set 1 and 2 Set 2 Black History Figures Include: -Arthur Ashe -Benjamin O. Davis Jr. -Colin Powell -Fred Jones -Garrett Morgan -Jessie Owens -Joe Louis -Louis Armstrong -Matthew Henson -Nelson Mandela -Ralph Ellison -Robert Robinson Taylor -Usain Bolt -Althea Gibson -Bessie Coleman -Condoleezza Rice -Jackie Joyner-Kersee -Lisa Leslie -Misty Copeland -Oprah Winfrey -Serena Williams -Shirley Chisholm -Simone Biles -Whoopi Goldberg -Wilma Rudolph ***Please Note: Biographies come "as is". While I do try and make updates, these biographies include general information current as of 2020. I would encourage students to partake in additional research to add more valuable information to their projects! *Formerly Miss P's Style*
Learn all about the fateful voyage of the Titanic ocean liner's maiden trip across the Atlantic Ocean in this Titanic Unit Study.
Get hands-on with these history activities for preschool and kindergarten! Here are crafts, books, and more for bringing history alive.
Learning how to treat others with respect is a huge part of growing up. Use this worksheet to help guide a discussion of what buddies do and what bullies do
I attempted to do a wall timeline with Caroline a number of years ago. For a variety of reasons, it did not work for her. I think part of it was her age, part of it was her learning challenges, and part of it was the layout. However, I believe a timeline can be a
Today we continued our unit on Black History Month by learning about Mae Jemison; the first African American Woman in space! Before we started we read the book "Before You Go to the Moon" and talked about what it would be like to travel in space. Check our space helmets in celebration of Mae Jemison. "Don't let anyone rob you of your imagination, your creativity, or your curiosity. It's your place in the world; it's your life. Go on and do all you can with it, and make it the life you want to live." - Mae Jemison
A list of the most beautiful villages in France, from Alsace to the French Riviera and the Atlantic Coast.
See images of signs posted during the Apartheid Era in South Africa from the mid-1950s to the late 1970s that enforced racial segregation laws.
Five lamination hacks for teachers that will blow your mind and save you time. Read to learn more or watch the video! Only at Mrs. D's Corner.
Teaching World War One for the first time can seem a bit daunting, especially if you aren't provided with resources or materials. If you are new to teaching the Great War and want to be sure you're providing a well-rounded perspective with meaningful activities, I’ve got you covered! This World War One unit is comprehensive, easy to implement, and includes primary source activities to get your students out of their seats and thinking critically.
Hands-on Elementary History is an excellent way to bring homeschool history to life! Project Passport makes it simple and fun.
Take your writing – and knowledge of history – a step further with these writing prompts from history. You are onboard one of the first ships of immigrants to come to Ellis Island in 1892. Describe the thoughts that go through your mind, the sights, the smells, and the feelings surrounding your first hours in ... Read More about Writing Prompts from History for Teens
Celebrate Black History Month by learning about soul music and the history of African-Americans in pop music, all in this Hip-Hop Music worksheet!
Mae Jemison was the first African American Woman in space. Mae Among the Stars by Roda Amhed tells the story of an imaginative young girl with big dreams of going to space. It’s the perfect book STEM Teachers during Black History Month and Women’s History Month.
We have just completed another term of nature study in our homeschool; this time focusing on British birds. Nature study is one of our most-loved subjects and part of our Charlotte Mason inspired homeschool curriculum. Below, I have listed all the resources we love and have found useful in the study of birds; including living books, beautiful
Sapa has a gorgeous landscape of mountains and rice fields, and it should be on your bucket list. It's even considered to be one of the best trekking spots in Vietnam. We decided to end our month long Vietnam trip exploring the gorgeous rice fields of Sapa. As we are travelling on a budget, we decided to explore it
Are you studying world geography with your homeschool Kindergarten – 6th grader?...
Can women be computer programmers, NASA scientists, Supreme Court justices, pilots, leaders, and innovators in our world? Ada Lovelace, Margaret Hamilton, Amelia Earhart, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Grace Hopper, and many others have proven the answer to be "YES!&qu
It's time for my annual post on our homeschool curriculum choices. This is for preschool, 5th grade and 3rd grade.
Looking for new teaching methods for your history class? Try a silent conversation and experience full class participation.
Learn about the African continent, including its culture and people, with this Introduction to Africa lesson plan for kids!
My middle school girls and I have been studying World War 1 and 2 as we round off our school year and prepare to take a break. We’ve done this primarily through reading great literature and notebooking. But I always like to have a few hands-on projects as well.I was very excited to find out
Find the most beautiful villages in Provence here! A local's guide to the hilltop havens and seaside small towns in Provence, France.
Help your students follow directions with these 10 classroom management tips that are sure to help you be successful while teaching.
Studying the 50 states is something I still remember because I absolutely loved it! It was probably my favorite part of 5th grade. Now, I get to teach my girls the same stuff. The states and capitals song, where all the states are on the map, when the states became states, and more. They're all […]
Learn about significant events in Anne Frank's life for a better understanding of how life was during Hitler's reign.
Are you looking for an activity for Black History Month that goes beyond reading passages on an influential Black American? Check out these themed square quilts! Students take what they know about any African-American and plug in their research into the boxes of this graphic organizer meant to look like a quilt. When finished, put them together as a class to create a cute bulletin board or display! File Type PDF & Digital Google Slides
Meaningful and educational Black History Month activity for teachers and students. Featuring 40 Influential and inspiring African-Americans.
Bring art history to life with these 12 printable paper dolls of the famous artists: • David Hockney • Ai Weiwei • Amy Sherald • Ansel Adams • Sonia Delaunay • Kehinde Wiley • Henri Rousseau • Jeff Koons • Tarsila do Amaral • Tamara de Lempicka • Faith Ringgold • Bridget Riley This digital download has 12 different dolls (some with multiple outfits) and also includes fun accessories for each doll. All illustrations are line art so you can colour and customise them in different ways… colour them in, print them on watercolour paper and paint them. Two formats are included; Letter for US and A4 for the rest of the world. Print them at A4 as a kids activity or at A3 or larger for fantastic classroom or party decorations. All dolls are the same scale so they can interact for imaginative play. Great for school projects, homeschooling, art parties, art teacher classroom decorations or a fun way to learn about art history. You'll find more famous artist paper dolls here: www.etsy.com/au/listing/675742900/famous-artist-paper-dolls-van-gogh and www.etsy.com/au/listing/808514725/famous-artist-paper-dolls-monet-basquiat
