Students will read directions and write a poem about George Washington. This resource supports English language development for English language learners.

Students will read a prompt and write interview questions and possible answers for President Lincoln. This resource supports English language development for English language learners.

Students will read a description of challenges faced by Presidents Washington and Lincoln. Students will then read a prompt and write to explain, justify, and cite examples of whose job was the most challenging. This resource supports English language development for English language learners.

In this lesson, students read and comprehend the text "They Called Her Molly Pitcher" by Anne Rockwell. In the first activity (p. 388), students are introduced to content area vocabulary associated with the story. In the Anchor Text activity (p. 392), students focus on the target skill of conclusions and generalizations by using details to explain ideas that are not directly stated or that are generally true. In an associated activity (p. 402), students will read a play based on historical content and then compare it to the story "They Called Her Molly Pitcher."

This resource reviews the accomplishments of Lucretia Coffin Mott. She committed herself to the fight against slavery and war, the abuse of alcohol, and especially the inequality of women.

Students will be able to recite the first verse and paraphrase "The Star-Spangled Banner." Students will also be able to explain why Francis Scott Key wrote these words in 1814.

In this activity, students read a transcript of the Gettysburg Address and answer a series of questions. The questions are designed to guide students into a deeper analysis of the source and sharpen associated cognitive skills.

This Educator Notebook provides information on Women’s History in North Carolina for teachers to use as a resource, either as stand-alone units, or integrated into standard curriculum. Included is research from museum curators and educators, and articles published in the Tar Heel Junior Historian magazine which are written for students in grades 4-12. Lesson plans and suggested activities complement many of the topics. Adaptable to multiple ages, they meet curriculum goals set forth by the NC Department of Public Instruction and connect to classes in national and world history, geography, economics, and the arts, and can be part of any unit of social studies. This resource's link takes you to a very short form that gives you free downloadable access to the complete PDF book.

Students will examine two pairs of banners from the woman suffrage movement and then write a banner to match one banner that is missing its pair.

In this lesson, students discuss at least one part of George Washington's life and explain why the event was important in his life. Then students will create a pictorial representation of one aspect of Washington's life using one of the following media: mural, collage, picture book, or quilt.

Students can take the role of a Tuskegee Airmen who has to protect a set of bombers. It also discusses the issues of discrimination which the airmen faced.

Students will analyze ads from two presidential campaign years. In the process, they will learn how ads reflect their historical context while also addressing themes and concerns common to most modern presidential campaigns. Students will be able to explain how key historical figures have exemplified values and principles of American democracy.

This lesson is about important events and people that were part of the beginning of the United States, such as George Washington, the writing of the Declaration of Independence, and the War of Independence. Students will learn about George Washington as a symbol of American independence and freedom.

In this activity, students can learn about famous citizens of the United States through short videos, mini-activities, and practice questions. The eight questions in this segment cover individuals including Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, Susan B. Anthony, and Martin Luther King, Jr.

This lesson is about the contributions of famous citizens in American history. Students will learn about nine famous Americans, from founding fathers to suffragists. Then, their knowledge can be tested and reinforced with activities using the attached Famous Citizen Card deck.

This Teacher Guide identifies the Civics Test questions covered in the theme, Famous Citizens. It also provides the instructional steps to familiarize teachers with the elements and navigation of the Preparing for the Oath - Famous Citizens student interactive so that they can be comfortable presenting it to their class.

In this resource, students can review the history of America in the 1800s through short videos, mini-activities, and practice questions in this segment of Preparing for the Oath: U.S. History and Civics for Citizenship. The eight questions included in this segment cover topics such as the Civil War, slavery, the Louisiana Purchase, and Susan B. Anthony. This site was designed with the needs of recent immigrants in mind. It is written at a “low-intermediate” ESL level.

This Teacher Guide identifies the Civics Test questions covered in the theme, The 1800s. It also provides the instructional steps to familiarize teachers with the elements and navigation of the Preparing for the Oath - 1800s student interactive so that they can be comfortable presenting it to their class.

In this resource, students can use short videos, mini-activities, and practice questions to explore American history from the 1900s in this segment of Preparing for the Oath: U.S. History and Civics for Citizenship. The nine questions included in this segment cover topics such as World War II, the Civil Rights Movement, and September 11, 2001. This site was designed with the needs of recent immigrants in mind. It is written at a “low-intermediate” ESL level.

This Teacher Guide identifies the Civics Test questions covered in the theme, The 1900s. It also provides the instructional steps to familiarize teachers with the elements and navigation of the Preparing for the Oath - 1900s student interactive so that they can be comfortable presenting it to their class.