History Pockets

Each book in the History Pockets series contains 7 or 8 pockets of history activities. For every pocket there are reading, writing, and “make-it” projects that extend the historical concept being presented.

The following resources are provided:

• an overview page that describes the activities in each pocket
• complete teacher directions for all activities
• a reproducible label for each pocket
• historical background information
• historically accurate illustrations
• maps, charts, and timelines

The following types of activities are included:

• informational reading and writing opportunities
• historically based arts and crafts projects
• culminating evaluation and reflection forms