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Adult education Black History Month U.S. History research
#Activism Research Project: Perfect for Social Justice/Informational Text Unit
Thanks to social media and trending hashtags, modern activism movements look much different than the activism of the past. This project is a great addition to any study of activism, social justice, social movements, informational text, or just as a stand-alone research project. It is crucially important we teach students how to research and understand the movements of their generation so they can actively participate in the dialogue that is taking place all around them. Understanding the current
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The Battle of Lexington and Concord: Mysteries in History
The students will try and solve the mystery of who fired the first shots at Lexington by looking at Primary sources, finding the main idea of the documents, making judgements and then writing up a detective report to explain what they discovered.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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American Revolution Heroes: Reading & Writing Integration
American Revolution HeroesThis reading and writing integration unit covers the following heroes:Benjamin FranklinGeorge WashingtonSamuel AdamsPaul ReverePatrick HenryThomas PaineJohn HancockBetsy RossEverything is provided as printable PDFs as well as digital formats in Google Slides!There are summaries of the heroes in several different styles. You should use the ones that fit best in your classroom, but here are some suggestions of how I use them: The color posters can be printed and laminated
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3rd - 6th, Adult Education
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Black History Month Biographies List of 100 African Americans Research Project
This resource contains a ready-to-use printable list of 100 notable Black Americans who made contributions to American History. You get 1 list categorized by men/women, and another list categorized by profession. The same 100 names are on both lists. Use the organized and categorized lists to assign research projects, “wax museum” personalities, or Black History Month projects for the class. Create and share research to promote stories of American accomplishment, hope and inspiration through di
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K - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff, Not Grade Specific
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Iroquois Constitution & U. S. Constitution: An Analysis
This product addresses the comparison of the Iroquois Constitution and the U. S. Constitution. Debates have addressed whether the Founding Fathers were influenced by their interaction with the Iroquois. Students will consider their stance on the issue. Interest in further research is an option. However, dialogue will be stimulated. I have always encouraged students to generate their own questions in order to move them to a higher level of critical thinking. This product is a resource for all gra
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
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The History of Blues Music Webquest & Crossword Puzzle (Google, PDF)
Your students will learn about: The Great Migration... Highway 61... The Mississippi Delta... Ma Rainey... Muddy Waters... John Lee Hooker... more! This webquest features 30 questions that challenge students in a variety of reading and critical thinking strategies. Students will learn the history of blues music and listen to and compare samples of blues styles! This resource is editable and Google compatible. The webquest itself is four pages long, plus the answer key. Students will use this web
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The History of Sports No Prep Lessons BUNDLE (Baseball, Football, Basketball...)
Students will read articles from History.com and NationalGeographic.com and research on the beginnings of Baseball, Football, Basketball, and Hockey! See individual products for more details.History Workshops will help your students dig more deeply into subjects while improving their reading skills. They make excellent sub plans and/or regular classroom days.These History Workshops feature:Pre-reading vocabulary chart12-20 During reading questions that build a variety of reading skillsAfter read
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Bill of Rights Worksheets | The 10 Amendments | Constitution Worksheets
Bill of Rights WorksheetsLearn the 10 Amendments with these Bill of Rights Worksheets.This 19 page workbook includes:✔ Bill of Rights✔ 10 Amendments Worksheets - Each tells what the Amendment is and has a drawing or writing prompt to complete.✔ True and False✔ Fill in the Blanks✔ Answer Keys!✔ Write your own Amendment!Want more United States Worksheets & Activities? Check out the United States GROWING BUNDLE!Interested in more workbooks? Find them below!⟾ U.S.A. Research Workbook (United Sta
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2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: United States Worksheets & Activities
Black History Month Biographies for Differentiated Instruction
This mini bio project is a great way to celebrate Black History Month! This resource is great for:• Inclusion classes• Resource classes• Self-Contained classes• General Ed classes• Meeting individual learning needs• Meeting individual learning interests• Grades K-6• Black History Month• Biography Unit• American History Unit• Research Writing UnitStudents can choose or be assigned an influential African-American person in history to research, use the mini-bio to gain understanding or to help t
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K - 6th, Adult Education
Genealogy Project US HISTORY
Looking to find a different approach to US History? My Genealogy Project US History is a great way to learn about your ancestors. It explains what Genealogy is. It includes 7 steps, rubric, city project, and links to websites. "Very detailed and well-thought-out resource, complete with alternative project options. I found it very helpful.'UPDATED: I just added a bunch of pictures from this year's projects. I have also added a primary source document cover sheet for the project when it gets turn
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Martin Luther King Jr. Biography Research, MLK Biography PDF & Google Drive CCSS
Skip the typical Martin Luther King Jr. introduction lecture as you launch a study of the civil rights movement and, instead, empower students to find their own interesting facts about King’s life with this “V.I.P. of History” print/post-and-go biography activity.This single-page worksheet (includes printable PDF and Google Drive versions) is a powerful research organizer that’ll get students digging deep into Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and historical impact. Please note: This download does N
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8th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Salem Witch Trials True Crime Podcast Project (Google Compatible)
The Salem Witch Trials True Crime Podcast Research Project Is your class learning about American Colonies and the Salem Witch Trials?This fun project is designed to help students understand the impact that the Salem Witch Trials had on Colonial life in America. In this activity, students will create and record a 15 – 20-minute true crime podcast on the topic of the Salem Witch Trials. Students will plan their podcast using the attached materials and will record their podcast at home or in class
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: Early America United States History Unit
U.S. Supreme Court Justices Biography Research Grid Bundle, PDF & Google Drive
Skip the typical introduction lecture as you launch a study of the current United States Supreme Court Justices and, instead, empower students to find their own interesting facts about these judges’ lives with this “V.I.P. of History” print/post-and-teach biography research bundle.Each single-page worksheet (one per justice – see list below) is a powerful research organizer that’ll help students focus as they begin to learn about the lives and historic impact of these judicial leaders. All works
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Black History Month Wax Museum Project BUNDLE
This bundle includes 13 products that provide everything you need to facilitate the following project and keep students engaged while learning.This Black History Month Living Wax Museum project requires scholars to:choose a person to research from the list providedconduct research on this personrecord their research using the provided guided research notesanalyze their research and the research of a peercreate a display board showcasing their researchdress in a costume of the person they chosegi
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Black Mathematicians' Calendar
Celebrate Black History Month by honoring Black Mathematicians and their contributions to the field of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology! This resource introduces you and your students to 28 Black Mathematicians. There is a short 3-5 minute video linked to each image of the 28 mathematicians. Each video will share the impact each mathematician has had in the field or what they do with math in their careers. From astronauts, engineers, artificial intelligence experts to teachers,
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
World War I: Letters Home Activity
This activity has proven to be very powerful and insightful in my past World History classes.
In short, each student is given a different card with a unique soldier's specific scenario (8 scenarios total). If you have a class of 24 students, for example, then each scenario will be covered individually by three students per card. This is not intended to be a group assignment.
After the student reads his/her card, he/she will then research the information to their character's specific situatio
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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GALLERY WALK of CIVIL WAR BATTLES (Also includes Timelines, Worksheets and Keys)
Engage your students in an immersive journey through the pivotal battles of the Civil War with our Civil War Battles Gallery Walk PDF product. This comprehensive lesson plan combines hands-on learning, critical thinking, and historical analysis, making history come alive for your students.Key Features:Interactive Gallery Walk: Print out 10 stunning visuals of key Civil War battles in either color or black/white versions (both included). Strategically space them around your classroom or hallway,
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Immigration in the United States Family History Research Project (Google Comp)
Immigration in the United States Family History Research ProjectIs your class learning about Immigration in the United States? In this fun and interactive project students will research the history of their family as it relates to their story of coming to live where they do today. The project includes the completion of a family tree, an interview with a family member, descriptions of food and transitions related to their family, and research on their country of origin. The worksheet is no prep,
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: The United States Gilded Age Unit (Google Compatible)
Exploring Afrofuturism: Resources for Decolonizing the Future
This easily scaffolded, independent inquiry activity challenges students to explore 13 mixed media resources centered around Afrofuturism, whose topics range from feminism to music to mental health. After reading a brief summary of the resource, students must react to each resource, making connections to self, texts, and current events/history/the real world.This can be used to introduce Afrofuturism as a concept, prior to teaching a text centered around Black/futuristic experiences, or to explo
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Kindred + Afrofuturism BUNDLE
Underground Railroad - Road to Freedom
A comprehensive powerpoint presentation about the history of the Underground Railroad. Presentation includes information about the history of the UGRR'; abolitionists; conductors such as John Rankin and Harriett Tubman; Routes and Maps; Quilt Codes; Songs; Fugitive Slave Act; and more. Great presentation to give students a strong foundation on the Underground Railroad. A great companion to the Quilt Codes of the UGRR Powerpoint which includes quilt pattersn for paper quilt projects in the cla
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4th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Aboriginal Civil Rights Movement Unit 10 tasks + inquiry project and essay
This unit of work focuses on the Aboriginal Civil Rights Movement of the 20th Century. It is a very interesting topic to do especially to compare and contrast with the US and South African Civil Rights Movements occurring at the same time.This unit is designed to be followed chronologically from slide 3-73. Teachers can pick and choose with subtopics are suitable to their curriculum. This unit includes:* Primary and secondary sources of photos, maps, film and audio* Aboriginal Australian history
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
United States History & Baseball BUNDLE Viewing Guides/Projects/Papers
United States History & Baseball BUNDLE Movies/Projects/PapersINCLUDES:5 Essay/Research Paper Prompts (Baseball Legends)Ken Burns' Baseball (1994) Doc Viewing GuidePsychology of The Field of Dreams (1989) Movie Viewing Guide42 (2013) Movie Viewing Guideand more!
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Black History Month Biography Research Project Banners,Activities Reading ...
This Black History Month package includes: biography project banners for prominent figures such as Barack Obama, Shirley Chisholm, and others. It also includes a set of reading comprehension and question-solving kits to test students’ educational abilities and introduce them to the most prominent figures in black history. It also includes coloring pages for these inspiring figures.You will Receive A PDF file that Includes pages.Size: 8.5 x 11 in.Click Here To Follow My Store and Get New Updates.
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2nd - 10th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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President Abraham Lincoln Biography Research Organizer, PDF & Google Drive, CCSS
Skip the typical Abraham Lincoln introduction lecture as you launch a study of this U.S. president and, instead, empower students to find their own interesting facts about Lincoln’s life and presidency with this “V.I.P. of History” print/post-and-go biography activity.This single-page worksheet (includes printable PDF and Google Drive versions) is a powerful research organizer that’ll get students digging deep into Abraham Lincoln’s background. Please note: This download does NOT include a speci
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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