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U.S. History Common Core RH.9-10.2 cultural activities
1950s Culture vs 1960s Counterculture: 15 Image Gallery Walk & Research Project!
In this engaging 1950s and 1960s (culture and counterculture) gallery walk project, students learn the characteristics of 1950s culture and the 1960s counterculture, complete a classroom organizer, and conduct research further about leaders of the 1960s counterculture movement (Jack Kerouac, Jane Fonda, Bob Dylan, Betty Friedan, and Timothy Leary). Students navigate 7 different image sets, each with a different focus, to learn about how the 1950s and 1960s viewed authority, patriotism, music, wo
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6th - 10th
Colonial Society - British America in the 1700s PowerPoint & Google Slides
Explore British America through our engaging and interactive unit on Colonial Society! This units includes a professionally designed PowerPoint presentation, Google Slides, relevant primary source activities, and thought-provoking questions designed to engage students in learning about society in British America before the creation of the United States. This a a great PowerPoint (or Google Slides) you can use to present to your class or give to them to study on their own. The design is professio
Grades:
8th - 10th
Also included in: US History Curriculum: Pre-Columbian–Civil War | Full Semester
Black History Month Interactive Google Slides Webquest Independent Activity
DIGITAL interactive Black History Month Webquest on Google Slides. DIGITAL or PRINTABLE Google Doc packet for students to record their answers. Ready to be assigned on Google Classroom!Students click on interactive slides and write answers on their handouts. This is perfect for distance learning! Over 15 topics, 60 articles and websites, 15 videos, and 45 questions. The webquest can be used for classwork, homework, flipped learning, blended learning, distance learning, and extension activities.
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6th - 12th
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Navajo Code Talkers World War 2 the Pacific - high school
There are many excellent lessons and websites out there about the Navajo Code Talkers, but it takes time to shift through them and decide which ones you want to use! You probably want something that teaches the students about the history of what the Navajo Code Talkers did and why they were important to World War 2, as well as an exploration of the context of the history of the relationship between Native Americans and the US government, which addresses cultural proficiency among students. This
Grades:
9th - 12th
U.S. Immigration - Ellis Island Lesson Plan (Honors High School)
Description: Lesson plan to teach immigration to the United States in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. The first activity has students using the Interactive Tour of Ellis Island to learn about European immigration. The second activity is guided notes to learn about Asian and Mexican immigration during the same period.Standard(s) Addressed: Students will identify responses to post-Civil War immigration. Purchase Includes: 1) PowerPoint with embedded video clip, warm-up/closing, class instr
Grades:
10th - 11th
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Discrimination 20th C. Project | US Hist. | Literacy | 9th,10th,11th,12th Grade
Discrimination and Oppressing: Finding Dignity in US History for 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students is an in class activity focused on personalizing history. In its essence, the goal of the activity is to compare/contrast writings and experiences of different representatives of groups of people who have been discriminated against in American history. Students will need to read portions of their assigned literature in small groups, annotate their excerpts and then move into discussion ques
Grades:
9th - 12th
AP Government and Politics: Overview of Cold War: 1945-1986
I don't know about you, but when I was a rookie teacher, trying to teach about the Cold War, I was overwhelmed. There seemed to be so much material, and the text was not very helpful in my trying to contextualize the info.So, after decades of teaching this topic, I decided to write my own description of the Cold War. Colleagues who have used this 9 sided document have found it to be extremely organized, clear, concise and user friendly. (You can hopefully sense this in the preview, which inclu
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Investigating the First Thanksgiving for High School
Investigating the First ThanksgivingLooking for a short and sweet one day lessons on the First Thanksgiving? Want to have students practice their primary source analysis skills while keeping it fun and festive?Interested to show your students the historic side of Thanksgiving they may have never seen before?Use this resource for all of the above!This resource includes:A KWL (Know, Want to know, Learned) chart as an activatorA guided analysis of the only 2 primary source documents that exist abou
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8th - 12th
The Legacy of Ella Baker--Reading Comprehension and Critical Thinking
Students will practice critical thinking and reading comprehension strategies with this informational/biographical text that explores the extraordinary life of civil rights legend, Ella Baker. Cross-curricular alignment with U.S. History, Multi-cultural Studies, and English/Language Arts. Common-Core Aligned. Includes reading comprehension and critical thinking questions that can be used for written assessment and/or in depth classroom discussion. Compare & contrast, cause & effect, and
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Vietnam Anti-War Music Activity
Vietnam Era protest songs analysis with list of linked songs and graphic organizer ready to go!
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8th - 12th
The Dream: Celebrating Black History in a Short Play
This inspiring short play is designed to introduce students to the difference that four African-Americans made in helping our country move in the direction of equality for all citizens. In the story, a student, who was asked to write a paper on one African-American who fought for equal rights, is unsure of where to begin. After falling asleep, the student is greeted by a dream figure and taken to different scenes from the lives of four courageous Americans. Worksheets are included to help acto
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4th - 12th
Play Reading: "Dr. Mary Edwards Walker-A Heroine of Women's History and Health"
Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary! Doctor Mary Edwards Walker was a Civil War era surgeon, suspected spy, prisoner of war, free-thinker, a champion for changing women's clothing and an advocate for women’s rights. A heroine in every sense of the word, Walker is the only woman to be awarded the Medal of Honor. This staged reading of Walker's life in seven scenes requires only four Ss: the Narrator, Mary Edwards Walker, a Bully for multiple roles, and the Reciter to quote historical documents. It covers
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5th - 12th
Industrialization 1865-1901 American Vision Modern Times Chapter 5
This 162 slide presentation deals with the industrialization phase of the United States in the decades following the Civil War. The topics discussed in this presentation discusses the following topics:I - IndustrializationII - The RailroadsIII - Big BusinessIV - UnionsThis presentation follows Chapter 5 of The American Vision by GlencoeThis is a presentation that always draws a great response from my high school students.The use of the text book cover in this description is to let any potential
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
The Holocaust: Who Should Take Blame?
As most of us know, The Holocaust is one of the biggest turning points in modern history. Because of this, teachers have created a plethora of lessons to convey not only the content, but the overarching message of the material. This lesson delves not only into the horrors of the concentration camps and the lives lost, but also highlights the dangers of being a bystander to history. Through examining the multiple roles of the Holocaust, being the Victims, the Perpetrators, the Bystanders, and the
Grades:
7th - 10th
Reading Guide Bundle for "Pushing the Bear: A Novel of the Trail of Tears"
Reading Diane Clancy's Pushing the Bear: A Novel of the Trail of Tears is an exceptional extension activity when teaching 19th century United States history. The novel brings the Trail of Tears to the classroom, tracing the removal of the last and largest group of Cherokee from their homes in the southeastern U.S. to "Indian Territory" in present day Oklahoma.This bundle provides reading guides and analysis questions for entire eight chapters of Pushing the Bear. Students gain insight into the p
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Grades:
8th - 12th
Women's History Month Interactive Google Slides WebQuest Independent Activity
DIGITAL interactive Women's History Month WebQuest on Google Slides. DIGITAL or PRINTABLE Google Doc packet for students to record their answers. Ready to be assigned on Google Classroom!Students click on interactive slides and write answers on their handouts. This is perfect for distance learning! Over 15 topics, 60 articles and websites, 15 videos, and 45 questions. The webquest can be used for classwork, homework, flipped learning, blended learning, distance learning, and extension activities
Grades:
6th - 12th
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Human Rights Final Project and Presentation "Research and Be the Change"
This project aims to educate others about various human rights issues and empower you to make a positive impact. Using Google Slideshow, you will have the opportunity to research and present on a specific human rights topic of your choice. The project will be graded based on the provided rubric, which ensures a fair and comprehensive evaluation.I used this for my end of the year final project in my 10th Grade World History. This is for our unit on Modern Issues. I provided ten options for the st
Grades:
8th - 12th
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Thanksgiving Day History Activities Gr. 9-12
This packet is complete with activities that look at the history of Thanksgiving as a national holiday. What better way to encourage students to reflect on what Thanksgiving means to them?
This packet includes four presidential proclamations showing the shift in emphasis from Washington and Lincoln, to Franklin Roosevelt and Obama. Students work in groups to consider what each president lists to be thankful for. This information will be used for discussion and reflection, as well as a group wri
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9th - 12th
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Comprehensive Interactive Redlining Lesson
In this lesson, students engage with an interactive map and primary source documents to look at past housing conditions in several of America's largest cities. Students then compare past and present conditions of these cities and assess the impact of redlining on communities throughout the country. Great lesson for Geography, US History, and Ethnic Studies classes.
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9th - 12th
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My History Choice Board - The Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921
Created by a Teach for Social Justice Grant Recipient, this wonderful product is a safe and kid-friendly way to introduce The Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921. Geared towards 6-12th graders, this activity can be done as a whole group assignment or can be used as a Project Based Learning activity that students work through. The My History Choice Board encourages student voice and ownership. It involves students watching an animated videos, listening to podcasts, going on a virtual field trip, and cond
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Frederick Douglass: Quotation Analysis Worksheet or Class Discussion Printable
This Frederick Douglass worksheet will help students to discuss, analyze, and understand the attitudes, feelings, and objectives of this famous African-American abolitionist. Twelve profound statements will provide a clear view on his perspectives on slavery, the United States, and morality.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Bisa Butler - Caged Bird (See, Think, Wonder)
See, Think, Wonder activity where students are introduced to the amazing Bisa Bulter. In Butler's, "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings", the quilt depicts African American women in pose at university during the Progressive Era. Students will examine, analyze, formulate a main idea, and answer a closing question. Timers for students are added to each slide. This activity aligns with Gholdy Muhammad's Culturally and Historically Responsive Framework. Additional layered texts are available for a
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Christopher Columbus and Historical Memory
This lesson looks at Christopher Columbus not only in the binary discussion of him being a "hero" or a "villain." Rather, this lesson looks at how context shapes historical memory. Students will see how early Americans chose Columbus as a hero since he was not commissioned by the British, pioneers identified with Columbus during the violent westward expansion to the Pacific, Italian-Americans used Columbus to reinforce their "American" identity, Norwegian-Americans did not like Columbus due to w
Grades:
7th - 10th
Text-Based Questions for WWI Poetry
There are 8 poems from WWI in the PDF preview. Teachers can use these questions in many different ways.
The text-based questions force students to delve back into the poems for their answers. This is a great way to incorporate common core reading into the classroom while using historical artifacts.
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9th - 12th
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