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Category Archives: history
Ulysses S. Grant
Ulysses S. Grant The following resources are relevant when teaching about Ulysses S. Grant and his contributions to the United States of America (VA SOL United States History to 1865 USI.9 d). He was a war hero during the Civil … Continue reading
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Susan B. Anthony
Susan B. Anthony (1820-1906) was a civil rights leader that played an important role in the 19th century women’s suffrage movement. Although she died fourteen years prior to its passing, her work was pivotal to the 19th Amendment, which … Continue reading
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Eleanor Roosevelt
This blog post includes resources regarding the 1st Grade Social Studies SOL on American leaders and their contributions to the United States, specifically, the life of Eleanor Roosevelt (VA SOL 1.2).This post includes five different books that are great for … Continue reading
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Martin Luther King, Jr.
The following resources are appropriate to help teach third graders about the contributions Martin Luther King, Jr. made to the Civil Rights Movement in the United States (Virginia Social Studies SOL 3.11 b). Following in the footsteps of his father … Continue reading
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Robert E. Lee
Introduction This blog provides teachers with a wealth of resources to draw from as they delve into the strategic brilliance and leadership of Robert E. Lee— a pivotal player in the Civil war. Children come face to face with E. … Continue reading
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Ancient Greece
Ancient Greek civilization is an exciting and intriguing part of our history. The Ancient Greeks made many contributions to society from government and sports to architecture and literature. While students will never get to experience first hand the customs and … Continue reading
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Carving Out a Name for Himself
George Washington Carver made a name for himself with peanuts. He is world-reknowned for having beaten the odds€”as an African-American in the post Civil War era in America in the late 1800s€”to become a scientist and successful inventor. He was director … Continue reading
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Veterans Day
Veterans Day is a national holiday that recognizes and honors men and women who have served to protect America and its freedom. Students in the third grade will learn the significance of this day and the implications of having a … Continue reading
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Ancient Egypt
This post discusses resources for the second grade Virginia SOL 2.1. In this unit, students learn about the contributions that ancient Egypt has made to the modern world. Specifically, students study how Egypt helped to develop, and influenced, writing, architecture … Continue reading
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Abraham Lincoln
The following resources are for teachers and students to refer to when exploring the life and times of our sixteenth president, Abraham Lincoln. The Virginia SOLs included are K.1(a), 1.2, 2.11, U.S. 11.3c, US1.9d. Abraham Lincoln Who Was Abraham Lincoln? … Continue reading
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