Primary Source Packs include more than 20 historical documents to help students think critically and analytically, interpret events, and question the various perspectives of history. Created to support CCSS, each historical document pack contains 20 important primary sources including: photos, maps, paintings, lithographs, newspaper clippings, and more! Quality that is suited for an art walk, durability to last for years. We have delved into the archives, so teachers don't have to!

• 20 primary source documents in each pack
• 7 Historical Primary Source Packs
• Created to support CCSS
• 8-1/2 x 11 sturdy cardstock
• Great for practicing higher-order skills

Primary Source Packs include more than 20 historical documents to help students think critically and analytically, interpret events, and question the various perspectives of history. Created to support CCSS, each historical document pack contains 20 important primary sources including: photos, maps, paintings, lithographs, newspaper clippings, and more! Quality that is suited for an art walk, durability to last for years. We have delved into the archives, so teachers don't have to!

• 20 primary source documents in each pack
• 6 Historical Primary Source Packs
• Created to support CCSS
• 8-1/2 x 11 sturdy cardstock
• Great for practicing higher-order skills

How did ancient civilizations keep track of time without the use of modern technology? How do scientists get a dinosaur fossil from the ground to a museum? Students will find the answers to these questions and many more with this STEAM book set devoted to history and culture! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this set builds students' reading skills while engaging their curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features hands-on STEAM challenges that are perfect for makerspace activities and that guide students through every step of the engineering design process. It makes STEAM career connections by offering career advice from real-life Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. Each book in this set touches on all aspects of STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math! Take a virtual tour of the Smithsonian with this set that includes these titles: Powered by Steam; The Culture of Calendars; Conserving an Aircraft; Digging Up Dinosaurs; Inka Terraces; Designing National Parks.

• This 6-Book Set features hands-on STEAM challenges, uses real-world examples to give insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve problems, makes STEAM career connections, and highlights all aspects of STEAM.
• Strengthen literacy skills and content-area knowledge with high-interest readers
• Learn to apply the engineering design process to solve real-world problems
• Promote the 4 Cs: communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity
• Make career connections with career advice from Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields

The Primary Sources series is the winner of the 2015 Academics' Choice Awards for the 2015 Smart Book Award in recognition of mind-building excellence. The African American Heritage Primary Sources is a pack of 20 primary source documents that are relevant to history of the African American Heritage. The African American Heritage Primary Sources includes historical documents, maps, photographs, political cartoons, lithographs, diagrams, letters in a mix of color and black-and-white, and sepia finishes. Each primary resource is printed on sturdy 8.5 X 11 cardstock.

• Helps students deepen their understanding of historical events by learning how to analyze primary sources in order to meet state standards
• Teaches students to interpret historical events
• Teaches students to think critically and analytically
• Teaches students how to understand point of view material
• Learn to question various perspectives of history
• important primary sources range from photos and maps to paintings and lithographs to letters and telegrams

Understand the repercussions of a global conflict with our World Wars 2-book BUNDLE. Start by visiting World War I and discover why it's been called the first man-made conflict in history. Get to know nationalism, imperialism and militarism while examining the many causes of the war. Become familiar with the Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente before being transported to the battle of the Somme. Learn of the events that caused the U.S. to enter the war, from the sinking of the Lusitania to a decoded plan to attack the mainland. Then, learn what happened after the Treaty of Versailles that led to World War II. Watch the rise of Adolf Hitler and his motivations behind the attack on Poland. Get a clear picture of the battles of Pearl Harbor, Midway and Normandy. Discover the sophisticated weapons that came out of this war, from submarines to tanks. Each concept is paired with research and application activities. Aligned to your State Standards and written to Bloom's Taxonomy, additional crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included.

• Aligned to your state standards
• Curriculum based activities
• Based on Bloom's Taxonomy
• Written by Deborah Thompson
• Total Page: 90

Explore the two major wars that had the biggest impact on this nation with our American Wars 2-book BUNDLE. Start off by gaining insight into the events that created a nation with the American Revolutionary War. Get a sense of the growing tension between American settlers and the British with the Boston Massacre and Boston Tea Party. Find out about George Washington and Thomas Jefferson's roles during this conflict. Learn about Paul Revere's ride and the battles of Lexington and Concord. Then, get a behind the scenes look at this new country's inner conflict with the American Civil War. Learn all about Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, Jefferson Davis, and Robert E. Lee. Research the Gettysburg Address and decide for yourself if it is one of the most important speeches in American history. Learn about the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments made to the U.S. Constitution after the war. Each concept is paired with research and application activities. Aligned to your State Standards and written to Bloom's Taxonomy, additional crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included.

• Grades: 5, 6, 7, 8
• Total Page: 90
• Reading Level: 3-4
• All of our content is aligned to your State Standards and are written to Bloom's Taxonomy.

The Primary Sources series is the winner of the 2015 Academics' Choice Awards for the 2015 Smart Book Award in recognition of mind-building excellence. The Ancient Civilization Primary Sources is a pack of 20 primary source documents that are relevant to the history of ancient Civilization. The Ancient Civilization Primary Sources includes historical documents, maps, photographs, political cartoons, lithographs, diagrams, letters in a mix of color and black-and-white, and sepia finishes. Each primary resource is printed on sturdy 8.5 X 11 cardstock.

• Helps students deepen their understanding of historical events by learning how to analyze primary sources in order to meet state standards
• Teaches students to interpret historical events
• Teaches students to think critically and analytically
• Teaches students how to understand point of view material
• Learn to question various perspectives of history
• important primary sources range from photos and maps to paintings and lithographs to letters and telegrams

Primary Source Packs include more than 20 historical documents to help students think critically and analytically, interpret events, and question the various perspectives of history. Created to support CCSS, each historical document pack contains 20 important primary sources including: photos, maps, paintings, lithographs, newspaper clippings, and more! Quality that is suited for an art walk, durability to last for years. We have delved into the archives, so teachers don't have to! Each set includes 4 Primary Sources Pack: Westward Expansion, Early Explorers, American Revolution and Colonial America.

• Each historical document pack contains 20 important primary sources including: photos, maps, paintings, lithographs, newspaper clippings, and more
• Scalable resources for grades 2-8
• Quality that is suited for an art walk, durability to last for years
• Primary Source Packs include more than 20 historical documents to help students think critically and analytically, interpret events, and question
• Set includes 4 Primary Sources Pack: Westward Expansion, Early Explorers, American Revolution and Colonial America

Smart Poly® material has been designed for the classroom and home. The material is strong, durable, water resistant, and does not need lamination. Heavy duty double-sided surface for fun and colorful learning on both sides. Write-on/wipe-off surface. Use with dry erase or water based markers and washable crayons. Each side is an interactive lesson. Mat measures 12 x 17. Learn about American History and the signers of the Declaration of Independence.

• Heavy duty double-sided surface, no lamination required
• Use with dry erase or water based markers and washable crayons
• Water resistant, no lamination required
• Colorful designs on both sides

How did people navigate at sea--without the use of modern technology? Why was mummification important to ancient Egyptian culture? Find the answers to these questions and more with this STEAM book set! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this set features hands-on STEAM challenges that are perfect for makerspaces and that guide students step-by-step through the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from actual Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. Take a virtual tour of the Smithsonian with these titles: Living in Sunlight Extremes, Making a Mummy, Making Maps, Navigating at Sea, Piecing Art Together, Saving Culture from Disaster.

• This 6-Book Set features hands-on STEAM challenges, uses real-world examples to give insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve problems, makes STEAM career connections, and highlights all aspects of STEAM.
• Strengthen literacy skills and content-area knowledge with high-interest readers
• Learn to apply the engineering design process to solve real-world problems
• Promote the 4 Cs: communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity
• Make career connections with career advice from Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields