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California Gold Rush & Pony Express Hands-on Lesson Plan for Kids
Jul 26, 2025 California Gold Rush & Pony Express Lesson for Kids This is the 21st lesson in a series of 27 hands-on lessons covering U.S. American History through 1865. This lesson focuses on the California Gold Rush & the Pony Express. I used this plan while teaching a 45 minute history class for…
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Oregon Trail and Alamo Hands-on Lesson Plan for Elementary Children
Jul 26, 2025 Oregon Trail & Battle of the Alamo Lesson for Kids This is the 20th lesson in a series of 27 hands-on lessons covering U.S. American History through 1865. This lesson focuses on the Oregon Trail and Texas Independence. I used this plan while teaching a 45 minute history class for children…
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Andrew Jackson and Trail of Tears Hands-on Lesson Plan for Elementary Children
Jul 26, 2025 Andrew Jackson, Trail of Tears, & John James Audubon Lesson for Kids This is the 19th lesson in a series of 28 hands-on lessons covering U.S. American History through 1865. This lesson focuses on Andrew Jackson, the Trail of Tears, & John James Audubon. I used this plan while teaching a…
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Monroe Doctrine Hands-on Lesson Plan for Elementary Children
Jul 26, 2025 Monroe Doctrine Lesson for Kids This is the 18th lesson in a series of 28 hands-on lessons covering U.S. American History through 1865. This lesson focuses on the Monroe Doctrine & John Quincy Adams. I used this plan while teaching a 45 minute history class for children in Kindergarten, 1st, &…
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War of 1812 Hands-on Lesson Plan for Elementary Children
Jul 26, 2025 War of 1812 Lesson for Kids This is the 17th lesson in a series of 28 hands-on lessons covering U.S. American History through 1865. This lesson focuses on the War of 1812 & the Star-Spangled Banner. I used this plan while teaching a 45 minute history class for children in Kindergarten,…
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Louisiana Purchase Hands-on Lesson Plan for Elementary Kids
Jul 26, 2025 Lewis & Clark Lesson for Kids This is the 16th lesson in a series of 28 hands-on lessons covering American History through 1865. This lesson focuses on President Thomas Jefferson & the Louisiana Purchase. I used this plan while teaching a 45 minute history class for children in Kindergarten, 1st, &…
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President George Washington Hands-on Lesson Plan for Elementary Kids
Jul 26, 2025 President George Washington Lesson for Kids This is the 15th lesson in a series of 27 hands-on lessons covering American History through 1865. This lesson focuses on President George Washington. I used this plan while teaching a 45 minute history class for children in Kindergarten, 1st, & 2nd grades. Each lesson…
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3 Branches of Government Lesson Plan for Kids
Jul 26, 2025 3 Branches of Government Constitution Lesson for Kids History Quip “I don’t make jokes. I just watch the government and report the facts.” -Will Rogers (American humorist & entertainer) This is the 14th lesson in a series of 27 hands-on lessons covering American History through 1865. This lesson focuses on the…
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Constitution Hands-on Lesson Plan for Kids
Jul 26, 2025 Constitution Lesson for Kids This is the 13th lesson in a series of 27 hands-on lessons covering American History through 1865. This lesson focuses on the Constitution. I used this plan while teaching a 45 minute history class for children in Kindergarten, 1st, & 2nd grades. I used this plan while…
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Colonial Christmas Party for Kids
Jul 26, 2025 Colonial Christmas Party for Kids This is the 12th lesson in a series of 27 hands-on lessons covering American History through 1865. This lesson focuses on Colonial Christmas and Epiphany. Drink wassail and munch on Twelfth Night Pound Cake while caroling and learning about the holiday traditions of the time. This…