When learning about the history of slavery, it is important to understand how slaves rebelled and resisted against enslavement. This introductory text summarizes some examples of rebellion and resistance by enslaved African people. It is followed by
Subjects:
Social Studies - History, Black History Month, African History
When learning about ancient civilizations, one of the most significant was ancient Mesopotamia and Sumer. One of the most significant achievements of this civilization was Hammurabi's Code of Laws. King Hammurabi's Code of Laws are considered by
Subjects:
Social Studies - History, Ancient History, World History
Middle school students often are tasked with writing argument essays and persuasive essays. These two simple sentence starters chart is a great scaffold to help them writing transitions for different parts of an essay.
In any middle school social studies class, understanding the basics of geography can and should be part of the curriculum. Geography plays a major role in understanding history as well. This introductory text and question set about geography is
Christopher Columbus is a controversial figure in American history. His arrival in the Americas had a major impact on the world. When learning about colonization, it is important to understand what Columbus actually thought and said about the first
Subjects:
Social Studies - History, Native Americans, U.S. History
When learning about the 13 British colonies, it is important to understand the differences between each region. This introductory text and check for understanding question set is set up for many students to complete in one 50 minute class period or
Subjects:
Social Studies - History, Other (Social Studies - History)
When learning about the Declaration of Independence, it is helpful to start by having students think about why it was created. Then, students can paraphrase the introduction line by line. Key higher level vocabulary is also clarified to help with
Subjects:
Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History