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Created byStudents will be on the edge of their seats as they learn about the Oregon Trail in the fun, time traveling, historical fiction chapter book Ranger in Time: Rescue on the Oregon Trail! This fun resource based on the novel features over 130 pages of educational fun, including vocabulary worksheets, b
2nd - 5th Novel Studies, Writing, U.S. History
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Created byInvestigate the Erie Canal and its impact on New York State in this Grade 4 Social Studies unit aligned with NYS Framework 4.6b. Students analyze geography to propose a canal route, compare it with the actual route, and explore how the canal transformed transportation, trade, and population growth. Activities include historical map analysis, primary sources, data tables, population charts, and inquiry-based learning. Includes lesson plans, student activities, assessment, and answer keys.
4th Grade Social Studies, U.S. History
Also included in: New York State Social Studies Grade 4 FULL YEAR Mega Bundle | NYS 4th Grade Framework
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Created byTeach a full year of Grade 4 New York State Social Studies with this 1,075-page mega bundle aligned with NYS Framework 4.1–4.7. All 24 resources cover NYS geography, Indigenous peoples, colonial and Revolutionary history, government, reform movements, industrialization, immigration, and more. Includes sequenced lessons, primary sources, informational texts, ELA-integrated activities, student pages, and assessments with answer keys. Save $41.08 compared with buying separately.
4th Grade U.S. History, Other (Social Studies)
New York State Geography Unit - NYS SS Framework 4.1
Iroquois/Haudenosaunee | Native Groups & the Environment | NYS SS Framework 4.2
Explorers to New York: Verrazzano, Champlain & Hudson | NYS SS Framework 4.3a
New Netherland to New York Colonial Era | NYS Social Studies Framework 4.3b
French & Indian War (Seven Years War) in New York - NYS SS Framework 4.3c
American Revolutionary War in New York Complete Unit | NYS SS Framework 4.3d
The American Revolution in New York Review & Assessment | NYS SS Framework 4.3d
The American Revolution Student Packet - NYS SS Framework 4.3d
Three Levels of Government | New York State Social Studies Framework 4.4a
Federal Government: Three Branches, The President, Congress and Courts | NYS Social Studies Framework 4.4a
New York State Government, NYS Seal and How a Bill Becomes a Law | SS Framework 4.4b
The Government of New York State: Local Government | NYS Social Studies Framework 4.4c
Government of New York State: Citizens' Rights and Responsibilities | NYS 4.4d&e
Slavery in New York State | In Search of Freedom and a Call for Change | NYS SS Framework 4.5a
Women’s Rights in New York | In Search of Freedom and a Call for Change | NYS Social Studies Framework 4.5b
New York in the Civil War| In Search of Freedom and a Call for Change |NYS Social Studies 4.5c
Westward Movement in NYS after the Revolutionary War | NYS SS Framework 4.6a
Erie Canal Primary Source Investigation | Westward Movement in New York State |New York State SS Framework 4.6b
Transportation Stages, Steamboats & Railroads | Westward Movement in New York State 4.6c
Communication | Westward Movement in New York State | NYS Social Studies Framework 4.6c
NYS Industrialization: Farming, Mining, Lumbering, and Finance | Westward Movement in NYS | NYS Social Studies Framework 4.6d
Industrialization: New York State Entrepreneurs & Inventors | New York State Social Studies Framework 4.6e
New York State Industrialization and Manufacturing| NYS Social Studies Framework 4.6f&g
Immigration, Migration and the Harlem Renaissance | New York State Social Studies Framework 4.7
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Created byExplore Colonial New York from the Dutch settlement of New Netherland and New Amsterdam through the British takeover in this 85-page Grade 4 NYS Social Studies unit aligned with Framework 4.3b. Students investigate the fur trade, colonial life, geography, and diverse perspectives through primary source analysis, informational texts, mapping, and critical thinking activities. Includes lesson plans, graphic organizers, student activities, study guide, assessment, and answer keys.
4th Grade U.S. History, Other (Social Studies)
Also included in: New York State Social Studies Grade 4 FULL YEAR Mega Bundle | NYS 4th Grade Framework
$12.00
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Created byStep into 1687 Colonial Connecticut with this comprehensive 70+ page novel study that transforms The Witch of Blackbird Pond into an immersive learning experience through thoughtfully designed activities and cross-curricular projects. What Makes This Study Special:This isn’t just comprehension quest
3rd - 12th Literature, Novel Studies, U.S. History
Also included in: Colonial America Literature & History Bundle: Project-Based learning grades 3-12
$20.00
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Created byExplore the French and Indian War in New York State with this Grade 4 Social Studies mini-unit aligned with NYS Framework 4.3c. Across four engaging lessons, students investigate major battles, strategic waterways and forts, Native American alliances, and the causes and consequences of the war. Activities include historical map analysis, informational texts, political cartoons, and critical thinking exercises. Includes lesson plans, student activities, exit tickets, assessment, and answer keys.
4th Grade U.S. History
Also included in: New York State Social Studies Grade 4 FULL YEAR Mega Bundle | NYS 4th Grade Framework
$5.00
Created byTeach the American Revolution in New York with this complete Grade 4 Social Studies bundle aligned with NYS Framework 4.3d. Includes all 12 multi-day lessons, primary source investigations, informational texts, graphic organizers, and integrated ELA activities. Review materials, a summative assessment, and answer keys support instruction from start to finish. A separate, print-ready student packet with cover is included FREE for easy copying and organization.
4th Grade U.S. History, Other (Social Studies)
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Created byExplore New York State's economic development in this Grade 4 Social Studies mini-unit aligned with NYS Framework 4.6d. Students investigate farming, mining, lumbering, natural resources, changing land use, and the role of banking and finance in industrialization. Activities include informational texts, historical maps, census data analysis, vocabulary work, sorting activities, and a flip-flap project. Includes graphic organizers, exit tickets, summative assessment, and answer keys.
4th Grade U.S. History, Other (Social Studies)
Also included in: New York State Social Studies Grade 4 FULL YEAR Mega Bundle | NYS 4th Grade Framework
$8.00
Created byExplore westward movement and industrialization in New York State with this complete Grade 4 Social Studies bundle aligned with NYS Framework 4.6. Students investigate migration, the Erie Canal, transportation, communication, natural resources, inventors, manufacturing, and economic growth through informational texts, primary sources, maps, data analysis, and hands-on activities. Includes lesson plans, student activities, answer keys, and a FREE unit assessment and student packet cover.
4th Grade Economics, U.S. History, Other (Social Studies)
Westward Movement in NYS after the Revolutionary War | NYS SS Framework 4.6a
Erie Canal Primary Source Investigation | Westward Movement in New York State |New York State SS Framework 4.6b
Transportation Stages, Steamboats & Railroads | Westward Movement in New York State 4.6c
Communication | Westward Movement in New York State | NYS Social Studies Framework 4.6c
NYS Industrialization: Farming, Mining, Lumbering, and Finance | Westward Movement in NYS | NYS Social Studies Framework 4.6d
Industrialization: New York State Entrepreneurs & Inventors | New York State Social Studies Framework 4.6e
New York State Industrialization and Manufacturing| NYS Social Studies Framework 4.6f&g
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Created byExplore immigration, migration, and the Harlem Renaissance in New York State with this Grade 4 Social Studies unit aligned with NYS Framework 4.7. Students investigate push and pull factors, the Great Migration, immigrant experiences, and the cultural contributions of the Harlem Renaissance through informational texts, primary sources, maps, and inquiry activities. Includes learning stations, graphic organizers, research projects, exit tickets, assessments, and answer keys.
4th Grade U.S. History, Other (Social Studies)
Also included in: New York State Social Studies Grade 4 FULL YEAR Mega Bundle | NYS 4th Grade Framework
$10.00
Created byExplore the women's rights movement in New York with this three-lesson Grade 4 Social Studies unit aligned with NYS Framework 4.5b. Students investigate reform leaders, the Seneca Falls Convention, and the Declaration of Sentiments through informational texts, primary source analysis, and evidence-based writing. Includes a collaborative jigsaw, historical document comparisons, graphic organizers, vocabulary cards, student activities, exit tickets, and answer keys.
4th Grade U.S. History, Other (Social Studies)
Also included in: New York State Social Studies Grade 4 FULL YEAR Mega Bundle | NYS 4th Grade Framework
$5.00
Created byExplore the fight for freedom and equality in New York with this Grade 4 Social Studies bundle aligned with NYS Framework 4.5. Students investigate slavery and abolition, women's rights, the Civil War, and New York's contributions to the Union through informational texts, historical inquiry, and ELA activities. Includes vocabulary work, note catchers, graphic organizers, research projects, exit tickets, reflection activities, assessments, and answer keys.
4th Grade U.S. History, Other (Social Studies)
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Created byTeach the American Revolution with this comprehensive Grades 4–6 Social Studies bundle featuring 16 inquiry-based lessons from the French and Indian War through the Treaty of Paris. Students investigate key events, historical figures, and diverse perspectives through primary source analysis, informational texts, maps, artwork, and evidence-based writing. Includes historical investigations, discussion activities, and ELA integration.
4th - 6th U.S. History
French and Indian War |Seven Years War | Grades 4, 5, 6
Causes of the American Revolution: Taxes to Tea | Primary Source Investigation
Patriot or Loyalist? Two Points of View |American Revolutionary War Series| Grades 4, 5, 6
Boston Massacre Primary Source Investigation | American Revolution Series | Grades 4, 5, 6
Patrick Henry “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” Primary Source Investigation | American Revolution Series | Grades 4, 5, 6
Lexington and Concord | Shot Heard Round the World |The Revolutionary War Series | Grades 3, 4, 5, 6
The Declaration of Independence | American Revolution Series | Grades 4, 5, 6
The Importance of New York in the Revolutionary War | American Revolution Series | Grades 4, 5, 6
Battle of Long Island: Fight to Control NY |American Revolution Series | Grades 4, 5, 6
Nathan Hale & Spies | American Revolution Series | Grades 4, 5, 6
Indigenous People and the American Revolution | Primary Sources | American Revolution Series | Grades 4, 5, 6
Battle of Saratoga:Turning Point of the War | American Revolution Series | Grades 4, 5, 6
Enslaved Persons in the American Revolution Featuring Boyrereau Brinch | American Revolution Series | Grades 4, 5, 6
West Point and Benedict Arnold | American Revolution Series | Grades 4, 5, 6
American Revolution in Art | Primary Source Analysis | Gallery Walk | Grades 4-6
The End of the Revolutionary War & The Impact of the Treaty of Paris | American Revolution Series | Grades 4, 5, 6
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Created by🏛️Explore the foundations of American government in this seven-lesson civics unit for upper elementary students. Students investigate the Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, Constitutional Convention, Great Compromise, Preamble, and Bill of Rights through informational texts, discussions, and critical thinking activities. Includes lesson plans, graphic organizers, card sorts, review activities, exit tickets, study guide, unit assessment, and answer keys.
4th - 6th U.S. History
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Created byTransform your Great Depression unit with this comprehensive primary source learning pack featuring authentic historical documents from 1929-1939. Perfect for developing critical thinking skills through Document-Based Question (DBQ) methodology.What's Included:5 Core Primary Sources (suitable for al
3rd - 12th Writing Essays, U.S. History, Other (Social Studies)
$12.00
Created byTransform your US History education with this comprehensive literature-based approach!This complete implementation guide provides everything families need to study US History through engaging historical fiction novels. Perfect for homeschooling families, this resource adapts to multiple age groups (
3rd - 12th Literature, Novel Studies, U.S. History
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Created byA Hands-On Journey Through American History! Bring history to life right in your kitchen with A Colonial Kitchen: Recipes from Revolutionary Times. This unique homeschool curriculum supplement and educational resource is perfect for teachers and homeschooling families looking for a delicious way to
Preschool - 12th Other (Science), U.S. History
$12.00
Created byRevolutionary Courage: Voicing Independence from 1776 to 2026 and BeyondA Complete Project-Based Unit for the American 250th AnniversaryProduct DescriptionIn 2026, the United States marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Revolutionary Courage invites students and families to
Kindergarten - 12th U.S. History
$29.00