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Middle school U.S. History cultural activities $5-10
Oregon Trail Virtual Field Trip | 13 Stops Along Route | Google Earth
Take your students on a virtual field trip and make 13 stops along the Oregon Trail. Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree views, video, informational text, and visuals, your students will view geographic locations and reconstructed sites along the trail as they learn about the history and significance of the Oregon Trail from multiple perspectives.This virtual field trip covers::: Native lands recognition :: What was the Oregon Trail?:: Why move west?:: Routes traveled:: Disruption of
Grades:
5th - 7th
Also included in: Westward Movement Virtual Field Trip Bundle (Google Earth Exploration)
Immigration: Ellis Island Activities - Immigration Project
This Ellis Island & Immigration unit includes 44 pages of printables to engage your students while learning about immigration in the early 1900s. No fluff or filler here: this unit provides solid, high-quality content that will deepen students' understanding and simplify complex concepts, while taking them on a steamship journey across the Atlantic to New York Harbor and through Ellis Island. You’ll find these printables to be thoughtfully designed, easy to use, thorough, and engaging for
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Towers Falling by Jewell Parker Rhodes The Story of 9/11 Novel Guide
Towers Falling by Jewell Parker Rhodes Novel Guide. Ideal realistic fiction resource that masterfully tells the story of September 11th, the fallen towers and their legacy, which lives on in all of us. History is alive.This pack includes:Chapter-by-chapter reading comprehension questions and answers. Character(s) analysis New VocabularyCause & Effect ChartKLW ChartThemes ActivityEssay TopicExtension ResourcesThis resource is great for: Teaching about American HistoryTeaching about September
Grades:
4th - 7th
California Gold Rush Virtual Field Trip (Google Earth Exploration)
Take your students on a virtual field trip to learn about the California Gold Rush. Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree views, video, informational text, and visuals, your students will travel to 4 boom towns to learn about the gold rush from multiple perspectives.This virtual field trip covers::: Sutter's Mill:: James Marshall:: Prospecting for Gold:: President Polk:: Mixed Feelings:: Impact on Indigenous Peoples:: African Americans and the Gold Rush:: San Francisco:: Forty-Niners::
Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in: Westward Movement Virtual Field Trip Bundle (Google Earth Exploration)
Jamestown Virtual Field Trip (Google Earth Exploration)
Take your students on a virtual field trip to learn about Jamestown. Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree views, video, informational text, and visuals, your students will visit reconstructed sites as they learn about the history and significance of this colony from multiple perspectives.This virtual field trip covers::: Indigenous peoples:: Native lands recognition:: Jamestown geographic location:: Wahunsenachawh (Chief Powhatan):: Tsenacommacah reconstructed village:: Virginia Compa
Grades:
5th - 7th
Assimilation of Native Americans: Indian Boarding Schools (STATIONS)
Through these primary source analysis stations, your students will gain an understanding of the assimilation of Native Americans in the United States following the Civil War, due to the use of Indian boarding schools. Through readings, photographs, and interviews, your students will analyze primary sources to learn the laws and history surrounding the schools in the United States, as well understand the negative impact these government instituted school experiences have had on Native American ch
Grades:
5th - 8th
Plymouth Colony Virtual Field Trip (Google Earth Exploration)
Take your students on a virtual field trip to Plymouth this Thanksgiving. Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree views, video, informational text, and visuals, your students will visit historical and reconstructed sites as they learn about the history and significance of this location from multiple perspectives.This virtual field trip covers::: Indigenous peoples:: Native lands recognition:: Plymouth geographic location:: Wampanoag (reconstructed wigwam):: Separating Puritans:: Mayflowe
Grades:
5th - 7th
Cultural Diffusion Activity
This is a FUN, engaging in-class activity that helps students understand, relate to, and apply their knowledge of cultural diffusion.Students work together to analyze the McDonald's menu of their given country (India, Singapore, Israel, Japan, and Mexico) In addition to the menu of a given country, they are given informational text on the background of their country's religion and culture. They have to note differences, similarities, and make predictions as to WHY these differences occur and how
Grades:
5th - 9th
Underground Railroad Freedom Network Virtual Field Trip (15 Locations)
Learn about 15 verifiable locations of the Underground Railroad with this virtual field trip. Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree views, video, informational text, and visuals, your students will visit sites from the National Parks Service Network to Freedom as they learn about the Underground Railroad. This virtual field trip has been carefully crafted to address misconceptions and ensure that history is not gamified or trivialized. Click the preview to view more.This virtual field
Grades:
5th - 7th
Westward Movement Virtual Field Trip Bundle (Google Earth Exploration)
This virtual field trip bundle is a great way to infuse technology, spark curiosity, and bring the history and geography of Westward Expansion to life! Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree views, informational text, video, and visuals, your students will learn about the Oregon Trail and the Gold Rush from multiple perspectives. These virtual field trips provide an engaging learning experience as students visit geographic locations and reconstructed sites. *CLICK THE PREVIEW BUTTON FOR
Grades:
4th - 6th
Revolutionary War: Valley Forge Virtual Field Trip (Google Earth Exploration)
If you are studying the American Revolution, this interactive virtual field trip will help your students better understand Valley Forge. Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree views, video, informational text, and visuals, your students will visit historical sites as they learn about the history and significance of this location from multiple perspectives.This virtual field trip covers::: geographic location of Valley Forge:: significance of Valley Forge:: Muhlenberg Brigade:: construct
Grades:
5th - 7th
Also included in: Revolutionary War: Virtual Field Trip Bundle (Google Earth Exploration)
Black History Month Digital Resource - Ready for Google Classroom™
Are you looking for an activity for your students to learn more about prominent African Americans? This is perfect for students to learn about Black History and African American heroes.This Google Slides™ digital activity includes the following:Brief Description of Black HistoryTable of Contents16 African American Hero Slides - each with a brief description, one link to an article, and another link to a kid-friendly video3 Reflection QuestionsActivity Choice BoardPrintable Note-Taking PDFYou can
Grades:
3rd - 7th
Also included in: Black History Month Research Digital Activity + Biography Writing Unit
American Civil War Virtual Field Trips Bundle (Google Earth)
If you are studying the American Civil War, this interactive virtual field trip BUNDLE will help your students better understand the battles in the Western and Eastern Theaters. Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree views, video, informational text, and visuals, your students will visit historical sites and learn about the American Civil War from various perspectives.SEE PREVIEWS FOR MORE DETAILSHow it Works:These virtual field trips can be conducted teacher-led or shared with students
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5th - 7th
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Hip-Hop & Rap Music Escape Room - Great for Black History Month or Any Time!
This Escape Room is an all-in-one lesson to teach your students about Hip-Hap & Rap Music & Musicians in a fun and engaging way. Simply share the google form link with students and they are ready to go! Students will search for answers on the internet as they learn about the topics below. 5 puzzles cover the topics of:1. Origins of Hip-hop & Rap2. Toasts3. Run-D.M.C.4. MC Lyte5. King of Hip-hop2 challenges (more involved with multiple questions and a ‘code’) cover the topics of:1. Gr
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5th - 8th
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California Missions Virtual Field Trip (All 21 Missions Included)
Take your students on a virtual field trip to learn about the 21 California Missions. Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree views, video, informational text, and visuals, your students will travel to all 21 missions throughout the chain to learn about the history of this period from multiple perspectives. Over 100 slides! Please click the preview button to view more.This virtual field trip covers::: Stop at all 21 missions in the order they were founded:: What are Missions?:: Indigenou
Grades:
4th - 6th
Lexington and Concord Virtual Field Trip (Google Earth Exploration)
If you are studying the American Revolution, this interactive virtual field trip will help your students better understand the Battles of Lexington and Concord. Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree views, informational text, and visuals, your students will learn about and visit historical sites pertinent to the start of the Revolutionary War.This virtual field trip covers::: geographic location of Massachusetts:: significance of the Lexington and Concord:: Lexington Green:: Buckman Ta
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Revolutionary War: Virtual Field Trip Bundle (Google Earth Exploration)
History of Thanksgiving Writing Activities Reading Comprehension Recount Writing
Need to teach your students all about the history of Thanksgiving? This personal recount Thanksgiving writing activity will equip your students with first-hand knowledge about the history of the First Thanksgiving. The recount is narrated through the perspective of Mary (fictional character) aboard the Mayflower. She will connect to the reader with her gripping narration of the events that unfolded right when the Separatists left their small town in Nottinghamshire, England in the year 1620 to t
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Esperanza Rising, by Pam Munoz Ryan: A PDF & Easel Digital Novel Study
This is a ready-to-use, custom-made, PDF and Digital novel study designed to guide students in grades 4-7 as they read Esperanza Rising. It is a PDF product and it also includes an EASEL Activity. This should ease some of the uncertainty of distance learning. Included in this Esperanza Rising packet is a bookmark for students to keep track of vocabulary words while reading the book and using the student booklet (or worksheets if you prefer). In addition, there are 22-pages for the student
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Grades:
4th - 8th
US States Northeast Region Virtual Field Trip (Google Earth Exploration)
Take your students on a virtual field trip to learn about the states that make up the Northeast Region of the United States. Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree views, video, informational text, and visuals, your students will travel to all of the states in this region to learn about key facts and features from multiple perspectives. Please click the preview button to view more.This virtual field trip covers:MaineNew HampshireVermontMassachusettsNew YorkRhode IslandConnecticutPennsyl
Grades:
4th - 6th
Transcontinental Railroad Virtual Field Trip (Google Earth Exploration)
Take your students on a virtual field trip to learn about the transcontinental railroad. Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree views, video, informational text, and visuals, your students will travel to 10 locations along the Union Pacific and Central Pacific railroad lines to learn about the construction of the transcontinental railroad from multiple perspectives. This virtual field trip covers::: What is the transcontinental railroad?:: Travel impacts:: Public reception:: Impact on I
Grades:
4th - 6th
US States Midwest Region Virtual Field Trip (Google Earth Exploration)
Take your students on a virtual field trip to learn about the states that make up the Midwest Region of the United States. Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree views, video, informational text, and visuals, your students will travel to all of the states in this region to learn about key facts and features from multiple perspectives. Please click the preview button to view more.This virtual field trip covers:OhioMichiganIndianaWisconsinIllinoisMissouriIowaMinnesotaKansasNebraskaSouth D
Grades:
4th - 6th
The Gilded Age: Virtual Field Trip (Google Earth exploration)
Take your students on a virtual field trip to learn about the Gilded Age. Using a combination of informational text, Google Earth exploration, videos, and visuals, your students will learn about this era from multiple perspectives. This activity is versatile. It's great for early finishers, sub plans, an extension activity, partners, or conducted as a whole-group learning activity. This virtual field trip covers::: What was the Gilded Age?:: Changes in society (industrialism):: Immigration:: The
Grades:
6th - 8th
US States The West Region Virtual Field Trip (Google Earth Exploration)
Take your students on a virtual field trip to learn about the states that make up the West Region of the United States. Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree views, video, informational text, and visuals, your students will travel to all of the states in this region to learn about key facts and features from multiple perspectives. Please click the preview button to view more.This virtual field trip covers:ColoradoWyomingMontanaUtahIdahoNevadaCaliforniaOregonWashingtonAlaskaHawai’iThis
Grades:
4th - 6th
Oklahoma Land Run
Learn facts and information about the 1889 Oklahoma Land Rush through comic book coloring and writing format. After reading and coloring frames, students re-write the story using blank speech and fact boxes on comic designed handouts. Easy to understand, basic facts that include:
5 Civilized Tribes
Assimilation
Point of View (NAI, Female, Male, Child)
Statehood
Geography Regions of the state labeling/colorcoding activity
Indian Territory
Oklahoma Territory
Homestead Act
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in: Oklahoma Resources Bundle
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