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World History…

35 Most Historically Important Rulers, Leaders, and Heads of State

17 Dec 202315 Jan 2024
Here are brief outlines with article links to the 35 Most Historically Important Rulers, Leaders, and Heads of State in world history from ancient times to recent. A multiple choice…
World History…

21 Historic Peace Treaties, Agreements and Contracts in World History

12 Dec 202313 Dec 2023
Here are the 21 most historic Peace Treaties, Agreements and Contracts that led to peace, understanding, and stability among countries or sovereign entities. These important benchmarks in world history and…
World History…

The 17 Most Important Wars in World History Since the Fall of Rome

10 Dec 202312 Dec 2023
The fall of the Roman Empire in the 5th century CE marked the end of an era and the beginning of a new world order. Numerous empires, kingdoms, and states rose…
History…

Free Social Studies Lesson Units for Grades 6-8 from SERP

7 Dec 20237 Dec 2023
This article provides 18 free Social Studies Lesson Units for students in grades 6–8. Social studies provides students with a wide range of applicable knowledge and understanding, allowing them to…
History…

Free History Course Modules, Grades 5-7

28 Nov 20235 Jan 2024
In grades 5-7, students are at a critical stage of development where they are beginning to form their own understanding of the world around them. This is a time when…
History…

Free K-6 Social Studies Curriculum Lessons, Workbooks, Sourcebooks & Videos

27 Nov 20237 Dec 2023
Open Social Studies is a K–6 free social studies curriculum that is inquiry-driven and literacy-focused, providing lesson manuals, workbooks, sourcebooks, and videos. All students, beginning in the early primary years, should be…
Homeschool…

Where to Find Free Homeschool Learning Materials and How to Start Homeschooling

6 Nov 202313 Sep 2024
Table of Contents: What Is Homeschooling? Things To Do When Starting Homeschool Advantages of Homeschooling Where to Find Free Homeschool Materials: Curricula, Lessons, Worksheets, Activities Multiple Subject Areas Language Arts…
Homeschool…

Middle School and HS Instructional Packets: Worksheets, Activities, Exercises

30 Oct 202313 Sep 2024
Learning and instructional packets are valuable educational resources for middle school and high school teachers and students. The instructional packets below are grouped into all subjects here and here, and math-specific topics here. Quick Links to Grade…
Native Americans…

Native Americans: Culture & History Lessons & Activities with Supporting Materials

25 Sep 202325 Sep 2023
For a variety of reasons, it is important to teach children about Native Americans, their history, and culture. Accuracy: Native Americans are an important aspect of our country's history and culture,…
World History…

Ancient History Lessons and Learning Activities from World History Encyclopedia

21 Sep 202322 Sep 2023
World History Encyclopedia's mission is to engage people with cultural heritage and improve ancient history education worldwide. Below are free ancient history teaching and learning materials with well-researched lessons, articles, activities,…
History…

50 Most Influential and Famous Ancient Greek Philosophers, Scientists and Writers

14 Jan 20237 Dec 2023
Below are the 50 most influential and famous ancient Greek philosophers and scientists who made significant contributions to fields such as mathematics, physics, biology, politics and literature. A multiple choice…
History…

40 Most Famous and Influential Ancient Roman Statesmen, Generals, Writers, etc.

10 Jan 202314 Jan 2023
Below are the 40 most famous and influential ancient Roman statesmen, generals, scientists, philosophers, and writers. A multiple choice test follows with the answer key at the end. In 509…
World History…

World History Textbooks, Workbooks, Reviews & Study Guides

13 Dec 202123 Nov 2024
World History Textbooks, Workbooks, Reviews & Study Guides Here are several World History textbooks, along with workbooks, world history reviews, and study guides, for middle school and high school students.…
World History…

World and Earth History and Natural Science, from Biblical Perspectives

1 Dec 202123 May 2023
World and Earth History and Natural Science, from Biblical Perspectives For families and home schools with older students that are looking for biblical based creation, and world history and natural…
World History…

Bible Creation & Biblical History Lessons, Worksheets & Activities, K-Grade 4

28 Nov 202124 Dec 2023
Bible Creation & Biblical History Lessons, Worksheets & Activities, K-Grade 4 For families and learning environments that want to teach biblical based creation, and world history and natural science, here…
History…

Heritage History – 140 Classic Books for High School and Beyond

14 Nov 202120 Sep 2023
Heritage History - 140 Classic Books for High School and Beyond Here are 140 Heritage History Classic Books for high school students and beyond. These history and historical related reading books…
History…

Heritage History – 240 Classic Books for Middle Grades

9 Nov 202121 Sep 2023
Heritage History - 240 Classic Books for Middle Grades Here are 240 Heritage History Classic Books for students in the middle grades (and higher). These history and literature reading books will…
History…

Heritage History – 125 Classic Books for Lower Grades

3 Nov 202117 Apr 2022
Heritage History - 125 Classic Books for Lower Grades This is the series of 125 Heritage History Classic Books for elementary and lower grade students. These books were written about…
Native Americans…

Native American Dance, Music and Culture Lessons and Videos

1 Nov 202125 Sep 2023
Native American Dance, Music and Culture Lessons and Videos Here are five lessons with worksheets covering Native American Dance, Music and Culture. Supporting content includes dance videos, song sound files,…
U.S. History…

U.S. History For High School Students from The American Pageant

28 Sep 20213 Nov 2023
U.S. History For High School Students from The American Pageant The American Pageant may be the bestselling American U.S. history textbook ever written. It has sold many millions of copies,…
U.S. History…

U.S. History Lessons, Courses and Textbooks, Grades 6-12

23 Sep 20213 Nov 2023
U.S. History Lessons, Courses and Textbooks, Grades 6-12 Presented here are 20 U.S. History lessons, courses and textbook documents for students in grades 6 through 12 (middle - high school).…
Native Americans…

Lone Dogs Winter Count, Lakota Dakota Lesson with Supplements, Grades 4-8

22 Sep 202125 Sep 2023
Lone Dogs Winter Count, Lakota Dakota Lesson with Supplements, Grades 4-8 This is an exceptionally presented and well-written Lesson and Teacher Guide with all supplemental content for grades 4-8, teaching…
Language Arts…

GED Study Guides, Resources and Practice Tests

20 Sep 202117 Dec 2023
GED Study Guides, Resources and Practice Tests The General Educational Development (GED) tests are a group of four subject tests which, when passed, provide certification that the test taker has…
Native Americans…

Traditional Native Art Lessons with Supplements, Grades 2-6

18 Sep 202125 Sep 2023
Traditional Native Art Lessons with Supplements, Grades 2-6 The American Indian Cultural Center and Museum presents this lesson unit on Traditional Native Art Lessons, for grades 2-6. Included is a…
Native Americans…

American Indian Perspectives on Thanksgiving, Grades 4-8

17 Sep 202125 Sep 2023
American Indian Perspectives on Thanksgiving, Grades 4-8 This is an inspiring and thoughtful lesson unit covering American Indian Perspectives on Thanksgiving for grades 4 through 8. Written by the National…
History…

Slavery & Freedom and Civil Rights Movement Online Lesson Units

29 Jun 202025 Sep 2023
Slavery and Freedom This virtual journey explores the complexities of slavery and freedom in antebellum Savannah through the lens of the Owens-Thomas House and Slave Quarters. Students can learn about…
History…

History Books for Young Readers, by Jacob & John Abbott

23 Apr 202021 Sep 2023
History Books for Young Readers, by Jacob and John Abbott These history books are written as textbooks for classroom instruction or individual study, for levels ranging from fourth grade through…
Homeschool…

Ancient Rome Teaching and Learning Resources

6 Apr 202022 Sep 2023
Ancient Rome Teaching and Learning Resources Learn about ancient Rome and all the life styles and governing stages it went through. Each category below contains several activities, readings with graphics,…
History…

Classical Greek Books and Stories for Young Readers

17 May 2019
Classical Greek Books and Stories for Young Readers Here are the best of Classical Greek books and stories for younger readers, all accessible in the linked folder above. I have…
Native Americans…

Cherokee Trail of Tears Lessons, Activities, Materials & Videos

11 May 20194 Mar 2024
Cherokee Trail of Tears Lessons, Activities, Materials and Videos I have spent the last two weeks researching, reviewing, and gathering these important lessons and activities about the Cherokee Trail of…
History…

22 Lesson Units for U.S. World History & Geography – Grades 5-6

13 Mar 201920 Sep 2023
22 Lesson Units for U.S. World History & Geography for Grades 5-6 These are highly acclaimed history and geography texts and lessons that provide a rich in-depth resource for local…
Geography…

17 Lesson Units for U.S. World History & Geography – Grades 3-4

13 Mar 201911 Mar 2022
17 Lesson Units for U.S. World History & Geography for Grades 3-4 These are wonderful, highly rated history and geography lessons and texts that offer you an excellent resource to…
History…

4 Lesson Units for World History – Grades 1-2

13 Mar 201911 Mar 2022
4 Lesson Units for World History for Grades 1-2 These high-quality lessons and learning materials are an excellent resource for both local and home schools teaching history to early primary…
History Textbooks…

13 U.S & World History Textbooks (K – H.S.)

5 Mar 20193 Nov 2023
13 U.S. and World History Textbooks – Kindergarten – High School These texts, in PDF format, can be used as a primary resource or to enhance curriculum with additional resources…
Maps…

16 U.S. History Map Lessons

4 Mar 201920 Sep 2023
Here are 13 instructional historic census maps (in .doc format) to help with U.S. history. Each map and lesson correspond to the historical period and contain:  1) U.S. map with…

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