Mr A s American History Teaching Resources

By Mr A s American History

Students examine sources centered around the Dust Bowl and Great Depression. Sources include interview, maps, pictures, political cartoons, and literature. Students are then asked to add a personal reflection of their learning at the end. Find

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Arts & Music

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, DBQs, Cultural Activities

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Art of the 1920s Stations Activity

By Mr A s American History

Students encounter a variety of culturally significant art, movies and literature from the 1920s. This activity is designed to give students a brief window into these art forms and then allow them to reflect on their cultural significance to the

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Arts & Music

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, DBQs

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1920s Court Cases Group Podcast Presentations

By Mr A s American History

In small groups students research one of three court cases and prepare a podcast type presentation on that famous trials. Trials include, Sacco and Vanzetti, Leopold and Loeb, and the Scopes Trial. Examining these trials allows students to

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Sociology

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Study Guides, Worksheets, Activities

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MAIN Causes of WWII

By Mr A s American History

This lecture guides students through the MAIN causes of WWI and relates those causes to issues in our world today (Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism and Nationalism)Videos are linked in the presentation.

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, World History

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Lectures, Activities, Lesson

$5.00

Online Resource
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Crash of 1929 Documentary Notes

By Mr A s American History

These viewing notes are for a PBS documentary titled, "Crash of 1929". It includes striking images from 20s with interviews from significant people alive at the time. The documentary and viewing notes allow students to understand how the stock

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Economics

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Scaffolded Notes, Movie Guides

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U.S. Imperialism Map Activity

By Mr A s American History

Students trace the growth of U.S. Imperialism across the globe at the turn of the twentieth century. They also discover the type of imperialism the U.S. uses to exploit different areas around the globe.

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, World History

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Lesson

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Imperialism in the West Sources and Student Questions

By Mr A s American History

This activity includes secondary sources and primary students asking students to engage in the expansion of the U.S. across North America. Lots of class discussion is included in this source. Links to videos can be found here:

Subjects:

Native Americans, U.S. History, Informational Text

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Guided Reading Books

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Causes of the Great Depression Student Debate

By Mr A s American History

Students read opposing summaries of the causes of the Great Depression and them form their own stance. These readings and worksheet can then be used as a framework for a larger class debate.

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Economics

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool, Staff

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Guided Reading Books

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Loewen (Lies My Teacher Told Me) "Land of Opportunity" Reading Guide

By Mr A s American History

This reading guide helps students engage in a pre-read, read and post read of Loewen's Land of Opportunity. Students have to engage with the premise that America may not be a land of opportunity for everyone.

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Guided Reading Books

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Slavery Cause and Catalyst Reading Guide

By Mr A s American History

This reading guide utilizes an accessible, illustrated reading centering slavery as the cause of the Civil War, bringing in the complexity and other influences. https://www.nps.gov/cuga/learn/historyculture/upload/SLAVERY-BROCHURE.pdf

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, World History

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Guided Reading Books

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Reconstruction Guided Reading

By Mr A s American History

Replace your textbook with this reading on Reconstruction written by the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI), "Lynching in America". This sparks a ton of discussion and is very informative. https://lynchinginamerica.eji.org/report/

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Black History Month

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Guided Reading Books

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Clash of Cultures in the 1920s Presentations

By Mr A s American History

In small groups students select an aspect of the 1920s culture and prepare a presentation. Presentations connect to our own time.

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, For All Subject Areas

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Cultural Activities

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Causes of the Civil War Lecture and Map Activity

By Mr A s American History

This lecture guides students through the territorial expansion of the U.S. prior to the Civil War. Students complete a map as they engage in discussion.

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Lectures, Activities, Handouts

$5.00

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Student Groups Reform Movements Graphic Novel

By Mr A s American History

Students work in groups and select a labor movement or reform movement. They learn about the historic events and create a graphic novel with an ethical message.

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, World History

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Cultural Activities

$4.00

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Zinn--Ch. 9 to Young People's History of the U.S. Reading Guide

By Mr A s American History

These are based in Zinn's, Young People's History of the the United States. The reading guides can serves as the foundation for class discussion. Students could be asked to use the guide to prepare for discussion, as the reading guides/discussion

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Guided Reading Books

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Zinn--Ch. 10 to Young People's History of the U.S. Reading Guide

By Mr A s American History

These are based in Zinn's, Young People's History of the the United States. The reading guides can serves as the foundation for class discussion. Students could be asked to use the guide to prepare for discussion, as the reading guides/discussion

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Guided Reading Books

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Zinn's Ch. 15 Young People's History of the U.S. Reading Guide

By Mr A s American History

These are based on Zinn's, Young People's History of the the United States. The reading guides can serves as the foundation for class discussion. Students could be asked to use the guide to prepare for discussion, as the reading guides/discussion

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Guided Reading Books

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Zinn's Ch. 14 in Young People's History of the U.S. Reading Guide

By Mr A s American History

These are based on Zinn's, Young People's History of the the United States. The reading guides can serves as the foundation for class discussion. Students could be asked to use the guide to prepare for discussion, as the reading guides/discussion

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Guided Reading Books

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Zinn's Ch. 13 in Young People's History of the U.S. Reading Guide

By Mr A s American History

These are based on Zinn's, Young People's History of the the United States. The reading guides can serves as the foundation for class discussion. Students could be asked to use the guide to prepare for discussion, as the reading guides/discussion

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Guided Reading Books

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Zinn--Ch. 11 to Young People's History of the U.S. Reading Guide

By Mr A s American History

These are based in Zinn's, Young People's History of the the United States. The reading guides can serves as the foundation for class discussion. Students could be asked to use the guide to prepare for discussion, as the reading guides/discussion

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Guided Reading Books

$2.00

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