Intro to U.S. History Activities

This page includes introductory U.S. history activities and lesson ideas for grades 5–8 that help students understand what history is, why it matters, and how historians think. You’ll find engaging, classroom-tested resources that build historical thinking skills and set students up for success in middle school social studies.

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