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These 11 copywork titles can help your students go deeper with American history while sharpening their handwriting skills. Each resource complements one or more of the topics covered in A Detective’s Guide to American History: 1900-2000 but can also stand alone. A variety of copywork units are included such as famous quotes and speeches, battle facts, and timeline facts. Help your students learn about the Panama Canal, World War I, Mount Rushmore, World War II, the history of space exploration, Presidential quotes, and more. More than 500 pages of copywork are included.
Timeline of the Panama Canal Chronological Copywork: With the Timeline of the Panama Canal Chronological Copywork, students have the chance to learn about 23 events that were part of the history of the building of the Panama Canal. A list of the information at the beginning of the unit is followed by each date/event on a separate page with room to copy the information. It’s a fun way to get the big picture of what was going on in history while sharpening handwriting skills.
Battles of World War I Facts Copywork: In Battles of World War I Facts Copywork, you’ll find information about ten key battles of World War I. Each battle unit begins with a short description of the battle. Following that is a key vocabulary word related to the battle or time period that students can copy. Next, students can continue practicing handwriting by copying key facts about the battle. A page is included for students to record additional information about the battle if they wish.
Timeline of the History of Mount Rushmore Chronological Copywork: With the Timeline of the History of Mount Rushmore Chronological Copywork, students have the chance to learn about 24 events involved in the history of creating this famous American landmark. A list of the information at the beginning of the unit is followed by each date/event on a separate page with room to copy the information. It’s a fun way to get the big picture of what was going on in history while sharpening handwriting skills.
Pearl Harbor Copywork: President Roosevelt’s Speech to Congress December 8, 1941: This copywork pack contains the speech President Franklin D. Roosevelt gave to Congress on December 8, 1941, following the attack on Pearl Harbor.
John F. Kennedy’s Inaugural Address (Excerpt), January 20, 1961 Copywork: “…the belief that the rights of man come not from the generosity of the state, but from the hand of God…” This 500+ word excerpt from President John F. Kennedy’s Inaugural Address given in 1961 explores freedom, justice, and the resolve of a people.
Timeline of Space Exploration Chronological Copywork: With the Timeline of Space Exploration Chronological Copywork, students have the chance to learn about 38 events that were part of the history of space exploration from 1926 through 2020. A list of the information at the beginning of the unit is followed by each date/event on a separate page with room to copy the information. It’s a fun way to get the big picture of what was going on in space exploration while sharpening handwriting skills.
The United States in Space Copywork Volume 1: Walk through the history of the space program in the United States with copywork excerpts from President Eisenhower, the National Aeronautics and Space Act, a special message to the Congress from President John F. Kennedy, and President Kennedy’s address at Rice University in 1962. Traceable, text to copy, and blank lines are all included. Volume 1 includes:
Statement by President Dwight D. Eisenhower March 26, 1958
National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958
Special Message to the Congress on Urgent National Needs by President John F. Kennedy on May 25, 1961
Address at Rice University in the Space Effort by President John F. Kennedy on September 12, 1962
The United States in Space Copywork Volume 2: Walk through the history of the space program in the United States with copywork excerpts from Presidents Johnson and Nixon, excerpts from President Reagan and President Bush’s addresses following the shuttle disasters, and Psalm 8:3-6 KJV. Traceable, text to copy, and blank lines are all included.
Volume 2 includes:
Remarks at the Signing of the Treaty on Outer Space on January 27, 1967, by President Lyndon B. Johnson
Excerpt of President Richard M. Nixon’s Telephone Conversation with the Apollo 11 Astronauts on the Moon on July 20, 1969
Announcement on the Space Shuttle on January 5, 1972, by President Richard M. Nixon
President Ronald W. Reagan’s Address to the Nation following the Space Shuttle Challenger Explosion, January 28, 1986
President George W. Bush’s Remarks on the Loss of Space Shuttle Columbia, February 1, 2003
Psalms 8:3-6 KJV
President Ronald Reagan’s 1981 Inaugural Address (Excerpt) Copywork: This copywork and handwriting pack contains an excerpt of the 1981 Inaugural Address of President Ronald Reagan.
President Ronald Reagan’s Farewell Speech (Excerpt) Copywork: President Ronald Reagan’s Farewell Speech (Excerpt) Copywork includes a lengthy excerpt of President Reagan’s final speech from the Oval Office. This is perfect for dictation or copywork and provides excellent handwriting practice.
Presidential Quotes on Freedom Copywork: What is freedom, and what are the threats to it? Many of the U.S. Presidents have shared their thoughts on these questions. Presidential Quotes on Freedom Copywork shares 54 quotes from 22 of the nation’s Presidents from George Washington through Donald J. Trump. It’s a meaningful way students can reflect on the wise words shared by some of the nation’s leaders.
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