Our The Great Lakes Lesson Plan teaches students about the Great Lakes, including their names, where they’re located, and some facts about each. Students practice labeling them on a map and identifying the states that they border.
Our The Industrial Revolution lesson plan teaches students about the Industrial Revolution, including what it was, when it happened, and its lasting impact on the world. Students also learn related vocabulary and about specific innovations that happened during this period.
Our free downloadable PDF The Middle Ages lesson plan introduces students to the Middle Ages, which they likely know little about. During this lesson, students are asked to use their creativity to design their own coat of arms based on themselves and their family history, encouraging them to consider the symbolism and meaning behind each de
In our Pilgrims lesson plan, students learn about the Pilgrims who came to the United States, including their daily lives and where they lived. Students also learn related vocabulary.
Our The President lesson plan teaches students about the office of the Presidency and the roles of the President of the United States. Students also learn about some past Presidents and their accomplishments while they were in office.
In our The Printing Press lesson plan, students learn about the invention of the printing press and its inventor, Johann Gutenberg. Students also learn about Gutenberg’s life and the lasting impact that the printing press has had on the world.
Our The Revolutionary War lesson plan teaches students about the Revolutionary War, including its causes and key figures. Students learn about the enduring legacy of the Revolutionary War and how it changed warfare. They also learn related vocabulary.
Our free downloadable PDF The Roman Empire lesson plan explores the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, including the most common historical events and significant contributions of its people. During this lesson, students are asked to work with a partner to explore a day’s schedule of boys and girls living in the Roman Empire. Students are a
In our White House lesson plan, students learn the history of the White House along with its cultural and historical significance. Students also learn the different rooms of the White House and what they’re used for and what important events take place there.
Our Wright Brothers lesson plan teaches students all about the Wright Brothers and their accomplishments. Students will be able to speak about the Wright Brothers and what they contributed to flight. They will also build their own paper airplanes.
Our Thomas Edison lesson plan teaches students all about Thomas Edison’s life, including his accomplishments, inventions, background, and more. Students will learn related vocabulary and will be able to discuss Edison and his achievements.
In our Three Branches of Government lesson plan, students learn about the three different branches of government in the United States. They learn related vocabulary, how the branches were conceived and implemented, and how they function today.
In our U.S. Presidents lesson plan, students learn about the office of the Presidency in the United States, focusing on the individual Presidents. They will identify and discuss key Presidents in history and will study a full list of the Presidents.
In our U.S. Southwest Region lesson plan, students learn about what makes the Southwest region of the U.S. unique. Students learn about the history, climate, and culture of the region.
Students learn all about the Underground Railroad using this lesson plan. They learn the history of the Underground Railroad, including its historical context, key figures and vocabulary words, and its lasting impact on the United States.
Our United States Territories lesson plan teaches students about the various United States territories, including their histories, how they came to be U.S. Territories, and what their lasting significance is. They also learn vocabulary related to the territories.
Our Urban, Suburban, & Rural Areas lesson plan teaches students the differences between urban, suburban, and rural places. They learn to define each and practice identifying different urban, suburban, and rural places and their characteristics.
In our Vikings lesson plan, students learn about the Vikings, including their historical significance, their lifestyles, and when and where they existed. Students learn and practice using related vocabulary and use the Viking alphabet.
Many elementary school teachers and homeschooling parents simply seek out social studies worksheets, but the Clarendon Learning social studies lesson plans offer much more. A wide variety of topics are available with specialized social studies lesson plans for students in primary school and the middle and upper-elementary grades, and of course, every lesson includes social studies worksheets.
Whether you are seeking to introduce students to information about the thirteen original colonies, countries and continents throughout the world, the workings of government, the history of different wars, or other social studies concepts and topics, Clarendon Learning offers effective social studies lesson plans for classroom teachers and homeschooling parents.
The social studies lesson plans and content have been written by experienced educators and curriculum experts. They have been thoroughly researched and reviewed for accuracy and efficiency and can be used almost immediately. There is little preparation time necessary, allowing the busy educator more time to teach the content of the lesson.
The social studies lesson plans include step-by-step instructions, procedures for teachers, options, matching Common Core State Standards, content for students, a list of Internet resources to enhance learning, social studies worksheets with stimulating and thought-provoking activities, and much more.
Our social studies lesson plans may be searched by topic, grade level, or by Common Core State Standard. All lesson plans can be sorted alphabetically or by grade level, and most can be adapted to the needs of a specific learner.
The Clarendon Learning social studies lesson plans are beneficial to all elementary-aged students, and the plans will allow teachers and homeschooling parents to become more effective educators.
Many elementary school teachers and homeschooling parents simply seek out social studies worksheets, but the Clarendon Learning social studies lesson plans offer much more. A wide variety of topics are available with specialized social studies lesson plans for students in primary school and the middle and upper-elementary grades, and of course, every lesson includes social studies worksheets. Whether you are seeking to introduce students to information about the thirteen original colonies, countries and continents throughout the world, the workings of government, the history of different wars, or other social studies Read more
