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U.S. History Common Core CCRA.R.10 projects
The Sinking of the Lusitania: Solve the WWI Mystery w Primary Source Analysis!
Perhaps one of the most important events of World War One, the sinking of the Lusitania has fascinated kids and adults for years. Use this mystery to harness that fascination and engage students in an inquiry-based mission that they will remember all year long!In this mystery, students are posed with an engaging scenario - they are CIA Agents that must piece together once and for all how and why the Lusitania sank. They are presented with a variety of "exhibits," all cleverly designed to engage
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: GROWING WWI BUNDLE: Higher Order Thinking WWI Activities (SS5H2)
California's 4 Regions Writing Project
Teaching social studies is possible, especially when you combine reading, writing, and research skills strategies all into one unit. This updated product includes the original California regions student research packet to collect information using your own sources or the newly updated four expository texts. An answer key and California shaped paper measuring 8 x 10 is also included in the original packed. The update includes a multi-week unit that teaches a variety of skills using the following
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4th
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Also included in: California Social Studies Bundle
Anne Frank Escape Room Activity
An Anne Frank Escape Room activity. Ideal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the activity is perfect for group work, starting a new World War II or Holocaust topic, team-building activities or for an engaging and interactive lesson. The activity can be used in English class as it incorporates some ELA skills or in Social Studies.The activity has been split into four different tasks; your students will need to complete each of the tasks to reveal a word. Together the four words make a phrase for the
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5th - 6th
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Also included in: Anne Frank Escape Room Bundle | BOOM Cards™ Digital & Print Versions
PRESIDENTS BUNDLE: Civics, Executive & Presidential Resources
Save 20% on this bundle that includes 9 different resources and activities on all 45 United States Presidents including our current President Donald Trump. For an incredible value, you will receive numerous days of content-rich resources for your class! You can even use some of the ideas for your sub plans! See included resources above!*Check out the 50 States & Capitals MEGA pack*Thank You!Thanks so much for stopping by! It's great to meet you! I hope this resource adds value to your class
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CIVIL WAR CKLA BUNDLE | Core Knowledge
Are you looking for a way to engage your students in your CKLA Civil War lessons? This BUNDLE is the perfect addition to any American Civil War unit taught at the elementary level! Included in this product you will find multiple reading, writing, and art opportunities as well as unit notes and a study guide. This bundle was created to accompany the 2nd grade Core Knowledge sequence, but would work with any unit on the American Civil War. This bundle includes the following products:**Please cli
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2nd - 5th
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5th Grade: No-Prep, Life in the English Colonies Project (Includes Rubric)
This no-prep project is a great supplement to your US History unit about life in the original 13 colonies. It can be used in two ways. First, as a project based learning experience, where students can conduct research to learn about life in the English colonies. Second, as an end of unit project that will allow students to take what they’ve learned and apply their understanding to a project of their choice. It also supports multiple Reading and Writing standards.The project includes:3 diffe
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5th - 8th
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Did Pocahontas Save John Smith? An Investigation and Essay Activity
It’s a story familiar to every American child: John Smith, captured by Powhatan Indians, was about to have his head smashed in when suddenly the Chief’s daughter, Pocahontas, laid her head on his and begged her father not to kill Smith, thereby saving his life. But is it true?
The answer to that is simple: nobody really knows. In this activity, students will examine both sides of the question, analyze the arguments made for and against the veracity of Smith's story, and decide for themselves wh
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7th - 11th
End of the Civil War & Lincoln Assassination Escape Room Activity
An American Civil War Escape Room activity about the end of the war and the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Ideal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the breakout room activity is perfect for group work, an American Civil War topic, team-building activities or for a fun, engaging and interactive lesson. The activity can be used in English class as it incorporates some ELA skills or in Social Studies.The activity has been split into four different tasks; your students will need to complete each of
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5th - 6th
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Also included in: American Civil War Escape Room Activity Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Washington DC: Create a Field Trip Project Activity to the Nation's Capital City
OverviewCan't take your class to Washington DC? This lesson is the solution to getting your students to our Nation's Capital without spending a dime. As tour guides, students will study various memorials, buildings, and attractions to research and present to the class in the form of a presentation. These various "tours" will bring the entire class around to the major attractions of Washington DC. This student-led, virtual class field trip will help your students learn about the major sites o
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5th - 12th
American Civil War Escape Room Activity Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Four individual Escape Room activities about the following different figures, areas or periods of the American Civil War: Abraham LincolnAn Overview of the Civil WarThe Battle of GettysburgThe End of the War & the Assassination of Abraham LincolnIdeal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the breakout room activities are perfect for group work, starting a new history topic, team-building activities or for fun, engaging and interactive lessons. The activities can be used in English also as they inc
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5th - 6th
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TRADING CARDS: Summarize the Lives of History Influencers | Biography Summaries
Want a new format for documenting historical figures in your elementary or middle school classes? In this creative writing format, students will create trading cards that explain the main idea for each historical influencer. Originally intended for studying the explorers in the "Age of Exploration," this project can be used alongside other topics such as: inventors, founding fathers, presidents, revolutionary war figures, civil war leaders, economists, literary figures, composers, mathematicia
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5th - 8th
50% OFF Juneteenth Activity Packet - ELA Middle School Worksheets MEGA BUNDLE
Do you want to be the best teacher? Would you like to teach your students about the life and legacy of amazing people during Juneteenth? Is one of your goals to focus more on inspiring Juneteenth activities during your ELA middle school lessons? Would you be interested in increasing your student's creative, narrative, critical and biography writing skills with these ELA Juneteenth worksheets and fun ideas?If you found something that gave you all these benefits, would you want to get started with
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6th - 8th
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Black History Month Biography Project Research Report Template & Writing Display
Biography projects can be boring, but this fun research craft changes all that! Perfect for Black History Month in February or at any point in the year, your students will love this engaging research project. Use the included QR codes or links included in this resource to access biographies and videos about the life of each of these famous African-Americans. Then create a hangable craft to share that information with others. Celebrate Black History Month this February by making cross-curricular
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: February Activities Bundle: Book Study, Printables, Crafts, & More
Culture Connections Newspaper (European Influence on American Culture)
**COMPLETELY UPDATED IN AUGUST 2018** I have made extensive updates to this resource. If you purchased it already, please download the most recent version from your TPT account.
Your students will love this group newspaper project! Students connect history to their everyday lives by investigating and reporting on cultural footprints left in the Americas by European explorers and immigrants.
This resource provides 100+ specific examples of architecture, food, language, and traditions originati
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4th - 8th
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50% OFF Presidents Day Activities MEGA Bundle - Fun Middle School Worksheets,
Do you want to be the best teacher? Would you like to teach your students about the life and legacy of American Presidents? Is one of your goals to focus more on project based learning during your ELA middle school lessons? Would you be interested in increasing your student's creative, narrative, critical and biography writing skills with these Presidents' Day activities?If you found something that gave you all these benefits, would you want to get started with it right away?Think about what a d
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6th - 8th
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Americans Move West CKLA BUNDLE | Westward Expansion
Save 25% on our BUNDLE of Americans Move West products! This BUNDLE is the perfect addition to any Americans Move West or Westward Movement unit taught in the primary grades! Included in this product you will find multiple reading, writing, and art opportunities as well as unit notes and a study guide. This bundle was created to accompany the 2nd grade Core Knowledge sequence, but would work with any unit on Westward Movement.This bundle includes the following products:**Please click on links
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2nd - 5th
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Abraham Lincoln Biography Writing Unit | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A biography writing unit about the life of the 16th American President and the leader of the United States during the American Civil War, Abraham Lincoln. The NO PREP unit has been split into four separate lessons and is perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn about the famous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills and developing their creative writing.Included in this PDF printable resource:Three fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort i
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3rd - 4th
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Also included in: Abraham Lincoln Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
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The First Thanksgiving Lapbook & Vocabulary [Research Project & Craft]
⭐The First Thanksgiving Research Lapbook, KWL, & Vocabulary! ⭐Make learning memorable for your students this November with a fun and engaging Thanksgiving Research Project Lapbook![These activities were made at a 2nd grade level, but could be used for 3rd or 4th graders as well!]This product includes:⭐ The First Thanksgiving Lapbook Materials & Directions⭐ The First Thanksgiving KWL sheet⭐ 10 Thanksgiving Vocabulary Words, Definition Cards with Pictures, and a matching worksheet⭐ Student
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2nd - 4th
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50% OFF Juneteenth Activity Packet - ELA Middle School Worksheets BUNDLE
Do you want to be the best teacher? Would you like to teach your students about the life and legacy of amazing people during Juneteenth? Is one of your goals to focus more on inspiring Juneteenth activities during your ELA middle school lessons? Would you be interested in increasing your student's creative, narrative, critical and biography writing skills with these ELA Juneteenth worksheets and fun ideas?If you found something that gave you all these benefits, would you want to get started with
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6th - 8th
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50% OFF Juneteenth Activity Packet - ELA Middle School Worksheets Curriculum
Do you want to be the best teacher? Would you like to teach your students about the life and legacy of amazing people during Juneteenth? Is one of your goals to focus more on inspiring Juneteenth activities during your ELA middle school lessons? Would you be interested in increasing your student's creative, narrative, critical and biography writing skills with these ELA Juneteenth worksheets and fun ideas?If you found something that gave you all these benefits, would you want to get started with
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6th - 8th
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Spanish Explorers of North America
Looking for a way to put the learning into the hands of your students? Students will learn about the Spanish explorers that came to the Americas and as they read the informational passages of each, they will collect information to make a set of explorer trading cards. Using this information, students will then decide which explorer to portray in a living history museum. In addition to discussing the history of their explorer, they will have to take a stance regarding the impact they had on the N
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5th
Also included in: Early American History Growing Bundle
Martin Luther King Biography Writing Unit | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A biography writing project about the life of famous civil rights activist, Martin Luther King. The NO PREP unit has been split into four separate lessons and is perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade for MLK Day or for Black History Month.Included in this PDF printable resource:Three fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphsWriting templates for four draft paragraphsTwo prompt sheets for students to write their introduction and conclusionA template for stu
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3rd - 4th
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50% OFF Presidents Day Activity Packet, Middle School ELA Worksheets Bundle
Do you want to be the best teacher? Would you like to teach your students about the life and legacy of American Presidents? Is one of your goals to focus more on project based learning during your ELA middle school lessons? Would you be interested in increasing your student's creative, narrative, critical and biography writing skills with these Presidents' Day activities?If you found something that gave you all these benefits, would you want to get started with it right away?Think about what a d
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6th - 8th
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Abraham Lincoln Escape Room Activity
An Abraham Lincoln Escape Room activity. Ideal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the breakout room activity is perfect for group work, Presidents Day, an American Civil War topic, team-building activities or for a fun, engaging and interactive lesson. The activity can be used in English class as it incorporates some ELA skills or in Social Studies.The activity has been split into four different tasks; your students will need to complete each of the tasks to reveal a word. Together the four words m
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5th - 6th
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Also included in: American Civil War Escape Room Activity Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
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