U.S. History Resources

Erie Canal Primary Source Investigation | Westward Movement in New York State |New York State SS Framework 4.6b

Created by
Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Investigate 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

Three Levels of Government | New York State Social Studies Framework 4.4a

Created by
Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Explore the three levels of government in this Grade 4 Social Studies lesson aligned with NYS Framework 4.4a. Students investigate the roles and responsibilities of federal, state, and local governments, including lawmaking, public services, and civic responsibilities. Through informational texts, graphic organizers, Venn diagrams, and a hands-on sorting activity, students compare how governments serve communities. Includes a 1–2 day lesson, exit ticket assessment, and answer keys.

3rd - 5th Social Studies, Government, U.S. History

Also included in: New York State Social Studies Grade 4 FULL YEAR Mega Bundle | NYS 4th Grade Framework

New York State Social Studies Grade 4 FULL YEAR Mega Bundle | NYS 4th Grade Framework

Created by
Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Teach 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)

Womens History Month Digital Escape Room US History Historical American Women

Created by
Frenchified

Make learning about historical American women interesting with this no-prep digital escape game.  This game includes access to a website where your students will hunt for the keys to unlock a set of locks.  Students will need to read the clues very carefully and watch videos, visit websites, and rea

9th - 12th U.S. History

Also included in: Womens History Month Digital Escape Games US & International women

Presidents Day Digital escape room high school social studies US history

Created by
Frenchified

Make learning US Historyabout the American Presidents interesting with this no-prep digital escape game.  The game includes access to a website where your students will hunt for the keys to unlock a set of locks.  Students will need to read the clues very carefully and watch videos, visit websites,

9th - 12th U.S. History

Also included in: US History Digital Escape Rooms Bundle | American History Review Activities

December 4th Grade Morning Work/Bell Ringer/Enrichment | The New York Daily | ELA/SS Integrated

Created by
Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Make December morning work meaningful with The New York Daily! This Grade 4 resource includes 20 no-prep NYS Social Studies and ELA activities for bell ringers, early finishers, enrichment, and centers. Students explore winter traditions, notable New Yorkers, inventions, holiday history, geography, and historic events through informational texts, primary sources, maps, data, and critical thinking tasks. Includes 20 printable activities and answer keys.

4th - 5th Close Reading, Informational Text, U.S. History

American Patriotic Bookmarks Gift Tags, Military Veteran Appreciation Memorial

Created by
Eden Digital Arts

Printable set of eight bookmarks/gift tags DIGITAL DOWNLOAD in American patriotic theme with USA presidents quotes and red, white, and blue watercolor illustrations, could be used for Memorial day, 4th of July, or given out in appreciation to military veterans and police. 8 different bookmarksThese

Not Grade Specific Social Studies, U.S. History, Other (Social Studies)

Indigenous People Culture Appreciation Native American Quotes Coloring Bundle

Created by
Eden Digital Arts

Bundle of Indigenous People Culture Appreciation resources: 12 Native American theme coloring pages, set of coloring bookmarks with dream catchers, teepee, and quotes, set of colorful bookmarks/cards/gift tags with Native American chief quotes and watercolor graphics4 bookmarks dream quotes with fea

Not Grade Specific Social Studies, Native Americans, U.S. History

The Importance of New York in the Revolutionary War | American Revolution Series | Grades 4, 5, 6

Created by
Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Explore why New York was strategically important during the American Revolution in this Grades 4–6 Social Studies and ELA lesson. Students investigate how the state's rivers, mountains, and central location shaped British and Patriot military plans through informational texts, map analysis, close reading, and evidence-based writing. Includes geography maps, labeling and analysis activities, an exit ticket, and answer keys. Designed for 1–2 days of instruction.

4th - 6th Social Studies, U.S. History

Also included in: The American Revolutionary War Bundle|Primary Source Investigations | Grades 4, 5, 6

The Declaration of Independence | American Revolution Series | Grades 4, 5, 6

Created by
Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Explore the Declaration of Independence in this engaging two-day American Revolution lesson for upper elementary students. Students investigate the document's purpose, analyze its five sections, and build understanding through informational texts, primary source analysis, and a creative activity rewriting the Declaration in modern text-message language. Includes teaching notes, student activities, writing templates, virtual field trip links, enrichment options, exit ticket, and answer keys.

4th - 6th Social Studies, U.S. History

Also included in: The American Revolutionary War Bundle|Primary Source Investigations | Grades 4, 5, 6

Westward Movement in NYS after the Revolutionary War | NYS SS Framework 4.6a

Created by
Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Explore westward movement in New York State after the American Revolution in this Grade 4 Social Studies lesson aligned with NYS Framework 4.6a. Students investigate why settlers moved west, how Indigenous lands changed through treaties and reservations, and how geography and early roads influenced settlement. Through historical maps, primary and secondary sources, informational texts, and guided activities, students build geographic reasoning and historical thinking skills.

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

New Netherland to New York Colonial Era | NYS Social Studies Framework 4.3b

Created by
Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Explore 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

Soft Rain: A Story of the Cherokee Trail of Tears - Novel Study & STEM Lab

Created by
EGP Media and Press

• Dive into Jacksonian Era history and Native American resilience with this student manual for Soft Rain: A Story of the Cherokee Trail of Tears.• Designed for grades 3-9, this digital or printable PDF guide is open-and-go, with no printouts for writing.• Students use their own paper, word processor

3rd - 9th Literature, Novel Studies, U.S. History

The Witch of Blackbird Pond Novel Study: 76 Pages w/ Cross-Curricular Activities

Created by
EGP Media and Press

Step 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

Great Depression Recipes: Bring History & Book Studies to Life

Created by
EGP Media and Press

Bring the Great Depression to Life with Authentic Recipes & Rich Historical Context!Transform your history or literature lessons with this comprehensive Great Depression Recipe Collection featuring 15 authentic period recipes that tell the story of American resilience during our nation's most ch

Not Grade Specific Novel Studies, U.S. History

4th Grade Morning Work/Bell Ringer/Enrichment Bundle | September October November| The New York Daily |SS & ELA Integrated

Created by
Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Make fall morning work meaningful with The New York Daily! This Grade 4 bundle includes 60 no-prep NYS Social Studies and ELA activities for September, October, and November. Perfect for bell ringers, early finishers, enrichment, and centers, students explore New York history, geography, notable people, inventions, and traditions through informational texts, primary sources, maps, graphs, and inquiry tasks. Includes 60 one-page activities for independent practice.

4th - 5th Informational Text, U.S. History, Other (Social Studies)

Flag Day Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions 3rd 4th 5th Grade Reading

Created by
Meryma Learning

Make your Flag Day lessons meaningful and easy with this engaging Flag Day reading comprehension passages resource! Perfect for grades 3–5, this no-prep packet includes five passages that help students explore the history, symbols, and significance of the American flag.Each passage focuses on a key

3rd - 5th Informational Text, Reading, U.S. History

Also included in: Flag Day Reading Comprehension Passages - Flag Day Word Search Puzzle

Black History Month Biography Reading Passages - Poster Set for Bulletin Boards

Created by
Meryma Learning

Celebrate and explore the stories of inspiring Black leaders with this Black History Month reading comprehension passages and poster set—a meaningful way to enrich your bulletin boards and classroom learning. This engaging biography resource features 12 influential figures, each highlighted through

3rd - 5th Informational Text, Reading, U.S. History

Also included in: Black History Month Reading Activities Research Projects Coloring Pages and More

Native American Tribes Posters - Native American Heritage Month Bulletin Board

Created by
Meryma Learning

Bring history and culture to life this Native American Heritage Month with this beautifully designed set of Native American Tribes Posters! This resource includes 20 informative and visually engaging posters, each focusing on a unique Native American tribe — perfect for your bulletin board, classroo

Not Grade Specific Social Studies, Native Americans, U.S. History

Also included in: Native American Tribes Research Projects and Bulletin Board Posters

Native American Tribes Research Templates Native American Heritage Month Project

Created by
Meryma Learning

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with these engaging Native American Tribes Research Templates!This resource includes 20 printable templates, each dedicated to a different Native American tribe, helping students explore history, geography, and culture in a structured and meaningful way.Perfe

Not Grade Specific Social Studies, Native Americans, U.S. History

Also included in: Native American Tribes Research Projects and Bulletin Board Posters

Frederick Douglass Quotes Coloring Bookmarks Cards Black History Activity Craft

Created by
Eden Digital Arts

Coloring sheet of bookmarks with famous quotes by the abolitionist and civil rights activist Frederick Douglass, with the abstract zen background to color.Here are some ideas on how to use bookmarks in your classroom or at a book club:1. Book Club and Classroom Discussions: Use the bookmarks as prom

Not Grade Specific Social Studies, Black History, U.S. History

Also included in: Black History Month Bundle Famous Quotes Calm Coloring Pages MLK Jr. F Douglass

Causes of the American Revolution: Taxes to Tea | Primary Source Investigation

Created by
Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Explore the causes of the American Revolution with this engaging multi-day Social Studies lesson for upper elementary students. Students investigate British taxation, the Stamp Act, Townshend Acts, Tea Act, and colonial resistance through informational texts, primary source analysis, and an interactive taxation simulation. Includes lesson plans, student note catchers, comprehension activities, historical documents, exit tickets, and answer keys. Integrates ELA and historical thinking skills.

4th - 7th Social Studies, U.S. History

Also included in: The American Revolutionary War Bundle|Primary Source Investigations | Grades 4, 5, 6

Lexington and Concord | Shot Heard Round the World |The Revolutionary War Series | Grades 3, 4, 5, 6

Created by
Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Explore the Battles of Lexington and Concord in this engaging American Revolution lesson for upper elementary students. Through informational texts, close reading, and four primary source accounts, students investigate Paul Revere's Ride, compare historical perspectives, and debate who fired the first shot. Includes a collaborative jigsaw investigation, text-tagging activities, evidence charts, reading responses, exit tickets, and answer keys to support ELA and historical thinking skills.

4th - 6th Social Studies, U.S. History

Also included in: The American Revolutionary War Bundle|Primary Source Investigations | Grades 4, 5, 6

Battle of Saratoga:Turning Point of the War | American Revolution Series | Grades 4, 5, 6

Created by
Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Explore the Battles of Saratoga (1777) and their significance as the turning point of the American Revolution in this Grades 4–6 Social Studies lesson. Students investigate Burgoyne's three-pronged attack, military strategy, and French support through informational texts, mapping, primary source artwork, and cause-and-effect activities. Includes lesson plans, graphic organizers, vocabulary activities, exit ticket assessment, video extensions, and answer keys.

4th - 6th Social Studies, U.S. History

Also included in: The American Revolutionary War Bundle|Primary Source Investigations | Grades 4, 5, 6