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Lesson Plans - 5th Grade

Every Vote Counts

Student pollsters gather, summarize, display, and analyze their opinion poll results. What more could you ask?

Join the Revolution!

On April 19, 1775, the battle of Lexinton and Concord was fought. Your students can relive that unusual battle and follow the progress of the entire war — from that first day to the British surrender at Yorktown — by participating in some of the Revolutionary War activities below.

The Fourth of July: A Day to Remember

Polls reveal that Americans know surprisingly little about their country’s history. Education World remembers — and celebrates America’s struggle for independence with 13 patriotic activities, one for each of the original colonies!

Comparing Pictures

Students demonstrate skills in describing pictures.

First Amendment Poster

Students create posters about the First Amendment freedoms of speech and the press.