Civics Teaching Resources for 5th Grade
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Presidents' Day Matching Activity
A matching activity to use around Presidents' Day or Independence Day.
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The History of Presidents' Day – Slide Deck
Teach the origins of Presidents' Day and the Uniform Monday Holiday Act with an informational instructional slide deck.
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Statue of Liberty Classroom Posters
A set of posters to display and use in the classroom when learning about the Statue of Liberty.
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American Hero Triorama Project
Identify and encourage research into notable American and Texan heroes with a triorama project.
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Veterans Day Thank You Card and Craft
Show military veterans your appreciation with a Veterans Day Card amd Banner Craft activity.
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First Responders Reading Passage - Comprehension
Celebrate and learn about the American heroes known as first responders with a reading passage and comprehension questions.
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America's Heroes - Heroes in History Sorting Activity
Identify and encourage further research into notable American and Texan heroes with a cut and paste sorting activity.
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Election Word Wall Cards – Election Vocabulary
A ballot-themed word wall template to use for teaching election vocabulary.
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Election Words - Election Vocabulary Word Wall Cards
Printable election-related vocabulary word wall for teaching election vocabulary.
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Classroom Mock Election Templates
A set of posters, interview questions, and a class ballot to use in a mock election or class election.
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Seven U.S. Landmarks Posters
Highlight some of the United States most famous Landmarks with this poster set.
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Memorial Day Bulletin Board Display and Craft Activity
Reflect on those who have served our country with a Memorial Day craft and bulletin board kit.
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Veterans Day Worksheet - 5 Ws Summary
Uncover the history and purpose behind the Veterans Day holiday with a printable Veterans Day Worksheet.
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Independence Day Fact Sheet
A fact sheet covering important facts and traditions of Independence Day.
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American Symbols and Monuments Posters
Promote patriotism, decorate your classroom, and teach your students the beauty of America with a set of 12 American symbol and monument posters.
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My Nobel Peace Prize – Upper Grades
Encourage students to think about how they could make the world a better place with our Nobel Peace Prize writing template.
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Memorial Day Writing Prompts
A set of writing prompts to use around Memorial Day.
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Design-a-Currency
An activity for students to design a coin and paper bill.
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Pledge to the Texas Flag - Poster
A poster with the words to the Pledge to the Texas Flag.
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The Great State Of... State Research Template
A free template for students to identify important aspects of their state.
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The Star-Spangled Banner Poster
A poster to display in the classroom with the words of the Star-Spangled Banner.
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Statue of Liberty Comprehension Worksheet
Print a Statue of Liberty comprehension worksheet that encourages students to apply a range of reading strategies.
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Independence Day Coloring Sheets
Five coloring sheets to use on Independence Day.
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Independence Day - Vocabulary Task
A vocabulary task that encourages students to use the language associated with Independence Day.
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What is Independence Day? - Comprehension Task
A comprehension task that encourages students to apply a range of reading strategies when discovering interesting facts about Independence Day.
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United Nations Declaration of the Rights of the Child Flashcards
A set of flashcards outlining the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of the Child