Fourth Grade

Lessons, Activities, and Quizzes for the American Revolution

Provides educators with resources and recommendations for using picture books with upper elementary and middle school students.

There's a lot of misconceptions surrounding native americans and Thanksgiving! Here's some invaluable tips for teaching native americans and Thanksgiving in upper elementary.

Last week my students and I studied the causes of the American Revolution. Earlier this year Mary from Fit to be Fourth blogged about a Smarties activity she used to introduce her students to the causes of the American Revolution. She was so kind to send it to me.

As summer begins we see red, white and blue begin to pop up all around. Whether it’s for Memorial Day, 4th of July or because it is summer, the sight of red, white and blue for many people reminds us of what a great country we live in. To celebrate all things red, white and blue this summer we have a list of books about America. If you would like to read books about a certain state or area, check out the ABC’s of America book list.

President books for kids that won't turn your kids off American history.Over a dozen funny, entertaining and inspiring stories and biographies for children.

Your fourth grader will color the states different colors, based on the time period that state became part of the United States.

Where the Wild Things Learn- Lessons and Crafts to teach and entertain our wild learners!

Use this worksheet to learn all about how the United States grew with the Louisiana Purchase.

How did our society become so advanced? Introduce your student to the Industrial Revolution with this reading sheet.

Our "I Have a Dream" worksheet introduces your fourth grader to MLK Jr.'s historic speech. Try this "I Have a Dream" worksheet to learn about the visionary.