Elementary U.S. History

Introduce students to key periods in American History and enhance their understanding of the challenges, social issues, and competing values that confronted society through each stage of the nation’s development.

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Using Literature to Teach U. S. History

Using Literature to Teach U. S. History

Using Literature to Teach U. S. History combines literature and social studies content, and requires students to use higher-level thinking skills to examine fictional characters in real historical context.... more
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New World Exploration: Beginning-1600

New World Exploration: Beginning-1600

New World Exploration: Beginning-1600 introduces students to the discovery and exploration of the New World, a time in which the United States did not exist. Students examine the successes and failures... more
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Colonial America: 1600-1776

Colonial America: 1600-1776

Colonial America: 1600-1776 brings the Colonial period to life for young students who may have difficulty imagining a time without the modern conveniences and technology to which they are accustomed.... more
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The American Revolution: 1763-1785

The American Revolution: 1763-1785

The American Revolution: 1763-1785 helps students understand the colonists’ problems with Great Britain and why colonists struggled to gain independence. Students examine the Patriot and Tory viewpoints,... more
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The New Nation: 1770-1840

The New Nation: 1770-1840

The New Nation: 1770-1840 emphasizes the changes and the growth that took place during the New Nation Period. In particular, the unit helps students understand the need for a new government and touches... more
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Westward Expansion: 1800-1875

Westward Expansion: 1800-1875

Westward Expansion: 1800-1875 involved exploration as well as movement of people to the frontier and to the North to freedom. Topics explored in this unit include the journey of Lewis and Clark, pioneer... more
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Civil War and Reconstruction: 1860-1877

Civil War and Reconstruction: 1860-1877

Civil War and Reconstruction: 1860-1877 helps children understand the tragedy of the Civil War and its underlying causes. The trade books define the time period of 1860 to 1877 as a period of war and... more
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The Age of Imperialism: 1895-1930

The Age of Imperialism: 1895-1930

The Age of Imperialism: 1895-1930 details the many aspects of change and growth that occurred between the Spanish-American War and the Great Depression, specifically dealing with the concept of imperialism.... more
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The Great Depression: 1925-1940

The Great Depression: 1925-1940

The Great Depression: 1925-1940 was a time of struggle and sacrifice, dust and devastation. This unit helps students understand this economically depressed time in American history. It draws connections... more
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World War I: 1914-1925

World War I: 1914-1925

World War I: 1914-1925 helps students understand the citizens and leadership during this era, and the choices that changed history. Topics include Prohibition, women’s suffrage, jazz, advances in technology,... more
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World War II: 1935-1945

World War II: 1935-1945

World War II: 1935-1945 introduces students to the World War II era—a time when all Americans were called upon to make sacrifices to help the war effort. The activities are designed to aid students in... more
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Postwar America: 1945-1970

Postwar America: 1945-1970

Americans experienced many changes during the post-World War II period: science and technology made giant advances; music and clothing styles changed dramatically. The trade books and student activities... more
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The Vietnam Era: 1955-1975

The Vietnam Era: 1955-1975

The Vietnam Era: 1955-1975 acquaints students with life in America during the Vietnam Era, a time in which traditional values were questioned and societal ills were confronted. Topics addressed include... more
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