History Books for Middle Schoolers
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Making learning fun and interactive is a surefire way to excite your social studies students. This book includes game-formatted activities for major historical topics. While the goal of these activities is to create excitement and to spark interest in further study, they are also standards based and include grading rubrics and ideas for assessment. Encouraging teamwork, creativity, intelligent reflection, and decision making, the games of Hands-on History Activities will help you take an active approach to teaching while inspiring your students to make their own explorations of history. 176pp..Grade: 3 - 8 / Ages 8 - 14.Language: English.Author Name: Garth Sundem.Publisher: Shell Education.Publishing Date/Year: May 13, 2005.No. of Pages: 176.ISBN -10: 1425803695.ISBN -13: 978-1425803698.Series: Hands-On History Activities.Edition: 1.Dimensions: 10.8"H x 8.5"W x 0.4"D.An engaging and informative "Hands-on History: Ancient Civilizations Activities" keep the readers fascinated till the end
Mark Twain "U.S. History Maps" Resource book is ideal for grades 5 - 8 and has explanations of historical events from ice age to admission of the 50th state. Resource book with 96 pages features maps that can be reproduced, scanned or projected..Grades 5 - 8+.Features maps designed to be easily reproduced, projected, or scanned.Includes a variety of classroom activities and brief explanations of historical events.Covers the discovery of America, Spanish conquistadors, the New England colonies, wars and conflicts, westward expansion, slavery, and transportation.Answer keys provided.96 pages.From the ice age to the admission of the 50th state, this fascinating text enhances the study of any era in U.S. History.From the ice age to the admission of the 50th state, this fascinating text enhances the study of any era in U.S. History.
Evan-MoorĀ® "History Pockets Colonial America" Resource book is ideal for grades 4 - 6 and has the aspects of northern, southern colonial life. Resource book with 96 pages has pockets like Jamestown and Plymouth, Native Americans story telling..Age group and grade: Ages 9 - 12 and grades 4th - 6th+.Introduction pocket gives an overview of the settlement of the 13 original colonies.Author: Marc Tyler Nobleman.Number of pages: 96.Format: paperback.Evaluation forms are provided at the end of the book for teacher and student assessment purposes.The introduction pocket gives an overview of the settlement of the 13 original colonies.The other pockets feature a look at the aspects of colonial life in the northern, middle and southern colonies.The book contains the following pockets: Introduction to Colonial America: maps and a time line, The First Settlements: Lost Colony, Jamestown, and Plymouth, The Native Americans: storytelling, rich languages, and peace treaty and more.Included in each of the pockets are: a reproducible pocket labellisam, a bookmark of short, fun facts about the subject, a fact sheet of background information for teacher and students, arts and crafts projects plus writing activities.In History Pockets: Colonial America, Grades 4-6, you'll find 8 memorable discovery pockets.In History Pockets: Colonial America, Grades 4-6, you'll find 8 memorable discovery pockets
What became of the lost colony at Roanoke? Who really discovered the Americas? What caused the Salem witch trials? There are no "right" or "wrong" answers..Age group and grade: Ages 9 - teens and grades 5th - 8th.What became of the lost colony at Roanoke, who really discovered the Americas, what caused the Salem witch trials, there are no "right" or "wrong" answers.Number of pages: 144.Format: paperback.Challenge students to explore several important unexplained events that helped shape history.Students use primary source materials, posters and simulations to find clues and to make informed decisions about these events.These real life mysteries encourage students to research, think, debate and form conclusions.Activities target standards in relationships and patterns in history, historical perspective map skills, functions of law in society and presentation skills.The activities target standards in relationships and patterns in history, historical perspective map skills, functions of law in society and presentation skills.What became of the lost colony at Roanoke? Who really discovered the Americas? What caused the Salem witch trials? There are no "right" or "wrong" answers
Help your middle grade child build proficiency in US history and AP US history with the activity-packed Mark Twain Maps for US History Geography Workbook! Books on American History are a great way for children to have a thorough understanding of US geography through focused lessons and practice. Students learn how to decipher symbols, discover landforms, and gauge distances using map skills. Reproducible maps are included for additional learning support. The 80-page workbook is sized at about 8" x 11"-giving your child plenty of space to complete each exercise. Use the answer key in the back of the geography workbook to track your child's progress before moving on to new lessons and topics. Designed by leading educators, Mark Twain Publishing Company specializes in providing captivating, supplemental books and resources in a wide range of subjects for middle- and upper-grade homeschool and classroom curriculum success..Social Studies.Mark Twain Media.Ages 11 - 18.Paperback.English.80 pages.9781622238903.Black and white maps are reproducible for student use.Practice geography skills by using the map keys to decipher symbols, discovering the landforms represented on the maps, and gauging distances using the map scales.Use the maps to supplement your curriculum.Reinforce the five themes of geography: location, place, region, movement, and human-environment interaction.US Geography for kids ages 11+
Who invented the alphabet? Is the lost city of Atlantis a legend? Was there really a Trojan horse? There are no "right" or "wrong" answers..Age group and grade: Ages 9 - teens and grades 5th - 8th.Who invented the alphabet, is the lost city of Atlantis a legend, was there really a Trojan horse, there are no "right" or "wrong" answers.Number of pages: 144.Format: paperback.Challenge students to explore several important unexplained events that helped shape history.Students use primary source materials, posters and simulations to find clues and to make informed decisions about these events.These real-life mysteries encourage students to research, think, debate and form conclusions.The activities target standards in relationships and patterns in history, historical perspective map skills, development of civilizations and presentation skills.Mysteries in history ancient history challenges the students to explore several important unexplained events that helped shape history.
Understanding the US. Constitution for fifth to twelfth grades helps students become informed citizens by delving into the history and structure of the U.S. Constitution. This social studies resource book covers the birth of the Constitution, the branches of government, the articles, and the amendments. Full copy of the U.S. Constitution and a sample test are included.Mark Twain Media Publishing Company specializes in providing engaging supplemental books and decorative resources to complement middle- and upper-grade classrooms. Designed by leading educators, this product line covers a range of subjects including mathematics, sciences, language arts, social studies, history, government, fine arts, and character..Covers the birth of the U.S. Constitution, the three branches of government, the articles, and the amendments.Includes a copy of the U.S. Constitution.Offers a 100-question practice test to prepare for required U.S. Constitution tests.Correlated to current national and state standards.96 pages.9781622236916
Help your middle school or high school child build proficiency in US history and AP US history with the activity-packed Mark Twain Lewis and Clark Expedition History Workbook! American history books are a great way for children to have a thorough understanding of US history through focused lessons and practice. Students learn about history, geography, and social studies topics associated with the Lewis and Clark Expedition with activities that provide research opportunities and promote critical reading, thinking, and writing skills. The 64-page workbook is sized at about 8" x 11"- giving your child plenty of space to complete each exercise. Use the answer key in the back of the social studies workbook to track your child's progress before moving on to new lessons and topics. Designed by leading educators, Mark Twain Publishing Company specializes in providing captivating, supplemental books and resources in a wide range of subjects for middle- and upper-grade homeschool and classroom curriculum success..Social Studies/Lewis and Clark Expedition.Maria Backus/Mark Twain.Ages 10 - 18.Paperback.English.64 pages.9781622238910.Activities provide research opportunities and promote critical reading, thinking, and writing skills.Students will draw conclusions; write opinions; compare and contrast historical events, people, and places; analyze cause and effect; and improve mapping skills.Students will have the opportunity to apply what they learn to their own lives through reflection and creative writing.Great for homeschool or classroom settings.Help your middle school or high school child build proficiency in US history and AP US history with the activity-packed Mark Twain Lewis and Clark Expedition History Workbook!
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Evan-MoorĀ® "History Pockets: The American Civil War" Teacher resource book includes information pages, maps, a timeline, reading and writing connections for seven topics. Book in teacher pages has step by-step project directions and photographs..Title: History Pockets: The American Civil War.Subject: Science/technology, nonfiction.Civil war had a profound effect on American history.Students will acquire an understanding of this period of U.S. history as they complete the many engaging and informative projects in The American Civil War.You get information pages, maps, a timeline, arts and crafts projects, reading and writing connections, and evaluation forms, the teacher pages feature step by-step project directions and photographs of the completed projects.Evan-MoorĀ® "History Pockets: The American Civil War" Teacher resource book is designed to help students to acquire an understanding of Civil War in U.S. History.
Evan-MoorĀ® "History Pockets: The American Revolution" Teacher resource book includes information pages, maps, a timeline, reading and writing connections for seven topics. Book in teacher pages has step by-step project directions and photographs..Title: History Pockets: The American Revolution.Subject: Science/technology, nonfiction.Important period of our country's history will come to life when students create the exciting projects presented in The American Revolution.You get information pages, maps, a timeline, arts and crafts projects, and reading and writing connections for seven topics, including famous patriots, causes of the war, and battles.Teacher pages feature step by-step project directions and photographs of the completed projects.Evan-MoorĀ® "History Pockets: The American Revolution" Teacher resource book is designed to help students to know important period of American history by creating the exciting projects in The American Revolution.
Mark Twain "World Geography" Resource book ideal for middle grades and above features 2 short reproducible activities per page. Resource book with 96 pages covers location, place, human-environment interaction and different type of maps..Middle Grades & Up.Covers location and place, human-environment interaction, different types of maps, and map reading, as well as the regions and countries of the world.Perfect for review and practice.Supports National Geography standards.96 pages.Featuring two short, reproducible activities per page, this book contains enough lessons for an entire school year.Featuring two short, reproducible activities per page, this book contains enough lessons for an entire school year.
The Complete Book of Maps & Geography for grades 3 to 6 provides focused instruction in the following:-map skills-grid maps-US geography-US regions-North and South America geography-global geographyThis geography activity book for children aligns with current state standards..Carson-Dellosa Publishing 2017.Thinking Kids.416 pages in paperback format.9781483826882.Grades 3ā6.7.90 x 10.80 x 1.00.A perfect resource for at-home learning, The Complete Book of Maps and Geography for grades 3 to 6 promotes skill mastery with focused instruction on key topics.
Mark Twain "General Science" Resource book is ideal for grades 5 - 8 and offers extra practice. Book has 96 pages and features activities that are used for warm-ups or homework assignments..Grades 5 - 8.Provides extra practice with the skills students are learning in their physical, earth, space, and life science curriculums.Activities can be used in differentiated instruction situations and as warm-ups, homework assignments, or extra practice.Supports National Geography standards.96 pages.This book contains enough lessons for an entire school year.This book contains enough lessons for an entire school year.
GallopadeĀ® "Presidents, Inventors & Explorers" Biography fun book for 1st - 5th grades offers an overview of each person's life/education/personal obstacles/accomplishments. Book has interesting biographies filled with fun activities..Age group and grade: Ages 6 - 11 and grades 1st - 5th.Subject: Social studies.Provide an overview of each person's life and touch on their childhood education, family, personal obstacles and key accomplishments.Format: Paperback.Includes The Wright Brothers, Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Edison, Paul Revere, Johnny Appleseed, Juan Ponce de Leon, Lewis and Clark, Christopher Columbus, and more.Interesting reproducible biographies are filled with fun activities.The people in this set are the must-reads that all students are required to learn about and are tested on.Set of 13 books.Presidents, inventors & explorer biography funbook provide an overview of each person's life and touch on their childhood education, family, personal obstacles.
This reference bundle contains 24-30 pages of key elements condensed into 2-3 full panel color reference guides. They cover the most valuable, clear and concise information without the fluff..8.5" x 11" Laminated Reference - Study Guides.Higher Ed - History.Set Includes: 1 each of American History 1, American History 2, American History 20th Century laminated reference guides.These guides feature timelines grouped by historical theme to give a concise outline of major events in American history through multiple perspectives.In the overview of U.S. history, our guide covers key events 1900-2001.8.5'' x 11'' multicolor pages with high-quality lamination.QuickStudyĀ® - Guaranteed to boost confidence, grades and test scores.
Part of the Travel to. . . Childrenās Book Series, this 48-page nonfiction book takes you back in time to ancient Rome, Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, Mexico, and other places in ancient history. Learn about their societies, their architecture, the rise and fall of power, and more..Nonfiction/Social Studies.Kaitlyn Duling/Rourke Educational Media.Grades 5-9.Paperback.English.48 pages.9781731658104.Before- and after-reading activities.Extension activity.Glossary.We proudly publish respectful and relevant nonfiction and fiction titles that represent our diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits!.Take a trip through time to see how ancient cities and civilizations thrived and fell long ago as you Travel to. . . Ancient Cities and Civilizations!
This reference bundle contains 24-30 pages of key elements condensed into 2-3 full panel color reference guides. They cover the most valuable, clear and concise information without the fluff..8.5" x 11" Laminated Reference - Study Guides.Higher Ed - History.Set Includes: 1 each of World History 1, World History 2, World & U.S. laminated reference guides.QuickStudyĀ® - Guaranteed to boost confidence, grades and test scores.
Build social studies content-area literacy with 180 days of daily practice! With these diagnostic-based activities, grade 6 students will analyze primary source documents, answer text-dependent questions, and build their social studies knowledge..Subject matter: Across the Curriculum.This book is written in English.Grade 6
ScholasticĀ® "Easy Reader Biographies" Book is ideal for ages 5 - 8 and helps to learn reading. English book having 16 pages contains lively text, captions, realistic illustrations, glossaries, diagrams..Age group and grade: Ages 5 - 8 years and grades kindergarten - 2nd.Language: English.Subject: Language arts, reading.Format: Book.Title: Easy Reader Biographies.Topic: Reading skills.Introduce key features of nonfiction with 12 easy-to-read biographies of must-know, inspiring Americans.Designed for young readers, these engaging 16 page books feature lively text, captions, realistic illustrations, glossaries, diagrams and more.Teaching guide includes graphic organizers and teaching ideas to help children comprehend the features of nonfiction and read with understanding.Includes 60 full color, 16 page books (5 copies of 12 biographies), 48 page teaching guide, sturdy storage box.Biographies correlate with Guided Reading Levels I and J.ScholasticĀ® "Easy Reader Biographies" Book for language arts/reading is ideal for grade kindergarten - 2nd and helps to learn how to read.
Build social studies content-area literacy with 180 days of daily practice! With these diagnostic-based activities, grade 5 students will analyze primary source documents, answer text-dependent questions, and build their social studies knowledge..Subject matter: Across the Curriculum.This book is written in English.Grade 5
Help your 5th grade, middle school, or high school child build proficiency in biology with the activity-packed Mark Twain Ecology: Interactions in the Biosphere Biology Workbook! Science books are a great way for children to have a thorough understanding of ecology through focused lessons and practice. Students learn about environmental topics including acid rain, the greenhouse effect, and biomes, and will reflect on population studies through engaging lessons, research activities, and ecology projects. The 48-page science book is sized at about 8" x 11"-giving your child plenty of space to complete each exercise. Use the vocabulary study guide and unit test to track your child's progress. Designed by leading educators, Mark Twain Publishing Company specializes in providing captivating, supplemental books and resources in a wide range of subjects for middle- and upper-grade homeschool and classroom curriculum success..Science.Debbie Routh/Mark Twain.Grades 5-8+.Paperback.English.48 pages.9781622238927.Topics covered in this unit include air, water, and land pollution and their effects.Designed to supplement existing science curriculum or to be taught as a thematic unit on ecology.Use this book to keep your students informed of local and global issues affecting the environment.Supports the National Science Education Standards.Science books are a great way for children to have a thorough understanding of ecology through focused lessons and practice.
Mark Twain "Math Games" Resource book with units on algebra, decimals, division, fractions, percents and many more is suitable for grade 5. Book with 64 pages helps in preparing for tests and has key answers for verification..Grade 5.Topics include algebra, decimals, division, fractions, percents, ratios, patterns, exponents, measurement, and more.Useful as morning practice or test preparation.Answer key included.Supports NCTM standards.64 pages.Math Games for fifth graders is a fun way to reinforce math concepts through strategy and skill.Math Games for fifth graders is a fun way to reinforce math concepts through strategy and skill.
Investigate your world and beyond with Carson Dellosa's Be Clever Wherever Explore Galore: 50 States Wipe Clean Activity Book!.Folding format makes it perfect for home or travel.Dry-erase activity tablet for fun anytime, anywhere!.Cool trading cards and stickers to share with friends and family.Investigate the 50 states and record your adventures
GallopadeĀ® "Women & Minorities Who Shaped Our Nation" Biography fun book for 1st - 5th grades offers an overview of each person's life/education/personal obstacles/accomplishments. Book has interesting biographies filled with fun activities..Age group and grade: Ages 6 - 11 and grades 1st - 5th.Subject: Social studies.Provide an overview of each person's life and touch on their childhood education, family, personal obstacles and key accomplishments.Format: Paperback.Includes The Wright Brothers, Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Edison, Paul Revere, Johnny Appleseed, Juan Ponce de Leon, Lewis and Clark, Christopher Columbus, and more.Interesting reproducible biographies are filled with fun activities.People in this set are the must reads that all students are required to learn about and are tested on.Set of 13 books.Biography funbook provide an overview of each person's life and touch on their childhood education, family, personal obstacles.