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Adult education U.S. History research microsofts
#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
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
President Resumes
Presidential Resumes from Washington to ObamaResumes IncludeBirth and Death DateTerm in office Political Party affiliationVice President InformationExperience EducationHome and Family LifeDuring their AdministrationLife after time in office Information on the Vice President
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
WWI Debate
This product develops class debates about topics surrounding World War I. Students are broken into pairs for further primary-source research and debate against others in front of the class. Meanwhile, the audience participates with follow-along guides to remain engaged. The debate is developed along the theme of CNN's former hit television show, CROSSFIRE. During the debate, teams have enough time for the opportunity to address their own contentions, negate those of their opponents, and finally
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Introduction to ANNE FRANK & HOLOCAUST & WORLD WAR II
This slide show has it all! There are notes for the students to copy, videos on Anne Frank, tons of pictures, and so many slides about World War II. This is everything you will need to get started! -Also includes: A breakdown of The Anne Frank Play by SCENE-Background information about Auschwitz and other death camps**Sensitive subject matterThis will save you so much time! Use mine...
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Atomic Bomb Debate Primary Source Activity
In this activity, students read excerpts from seven different historians who have argued in favor/against the use of atomic weapons to end World War II. After analyzing the debates, they summarize the in favor/against arguments in a T-chart and give their opinion on which set of arguments seems most persuasive. They then extend their learning by doing internet research (vetted links provided in lesson) to augment their arguments. Using the arguments of the historians, and primary sources they
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Supreme Court Cases: Teens on the Docket Project
What's the best way to get a teenager interested in learning about the Supreme Court? Put 'em on the docket!This project looks at 10 United States Supreme Court cases that have every teenager's favorite topic: other teenagers. It is a highly motivating topic and gives you the opportunity to have students examine the nuances and purpose of the judicial system. The project culminates in a trifold presentation and I have included the model that you can make and students can follow.I designed th
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
American History Notes 1890-1899
American History Notes 1890-1899, Notes Include...Dependent Pension BillSherman Antitrust ActSherman Silver Purchase Act of 1890Tariff Act of 1890 (Mckinley Tariff)United Mine Workers of AmericaWounded Knee MassacreImmigration Act of 1891Judiciary Act of 1891Forest Reserve ActNew Orleans Italian Lynching1892 Presidential ElectionChinese Exclusion ActHomestead Steel StrikePanic of 1893Coxey's ArmyPullman Railroad StrikesLabor Day becomes a HolidayWilson-Gorman Tariff ActPollock V. Farmers Loan an
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
American History 1820-1829 notes
American History 1820-1829 notes, Subjects include...Missouri Compromise1820 Presidential ElectionJames Monroes Cabinet MembersMonroe DoctrineGeneral Survey ActTariff of 1824Russo-American Treaty1824 Presidential ElectionJohn Q. Adams Cabinet MembersTariff of 1828Election of 1828Andrew Jacksons Cabinet members
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Full Presentation, the Civil War & Civil War Battles 8th TEKS
Full Presentation, the Civil War & Civil War Battles 8th based off of the 8th grade TEKS. Presentation includes the Election of 1830, Lincoln's Inaugural Speeches, Bull Run, Antietam, Vicksburg, Sherman's March to the Sea, Colored Troops in the US, William H. Carney, Mexican Americans in the Civil War, Ghettysburg, and Appomattox Courthouse. Resources included in the Notes portion of the presentation.
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
First Person Hurricane Katrina Visual Diary with Facts and Information
First Person Hurricane Katrina Visual Diary with Facts and Information
Price: 52 pages X .10 = $5.20
This 52 page slide show tells the story of Hurricane Katrina using before and after photos taken by the Brown family in the days, weeks, months, and years following the storm. The setting is Bayou Liberty, Louisiana, about 30 miles north of New Orleans along Lake Pontchartrain. I developed this presentation to use with my own students when I realized they had all been born after the storm. Acco
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
How Things Changed Before and After World War II Slideshow Project
This project has students create a Google Slideshow Presentation about how a certain topic has changed over time. Students will choose or be given a topic and create a presentation on what that topic was like before World War II and after World War II.Students will create slides for each topic and it was like before and after World War II. Students will also have a question and answer slide where they will take questions from their classmates. Students are also required to create an APA Referenc
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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American Slavery Research Project
This is a Google Doc file that includes 17 primary sources and two secondary sources for students to analyze. They are then tasked with creating a Google Slides presentation in which each source is analyzed for 1) some details they found particularly interesting, and 2) what they learned from the source. The last slide is a "Reflection" slide that asks students to reflect on the question: "What was American Slavery and how is it still alive today?"This project can be done online at home or in
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Great Minds Unite: Progressive Era Reformers Research and Gallery Walk
Essential Questions: What were the most pressing issues facing the United States during the Progressive Era (1900-1920)? To what extent were Progressive Era reformers and the federal government successful in bringing about reform on a national level (think socially, politically and economically)?
Students select and research an individual fighting for change in the Progressive Era and showcase their learning in a fun, quick and interactive format. The words, ideas, and actions of nearly 30
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Economically & Culturally- What Life was like in the 1950's
This is a no prep activity. All the research has been done for you.This includes 15 pages of interesting facts about the 1950s along with a timeline. Who was President. What was the average salary?What did a gallon of milk cost? and much more.What were the most popular: baby names, books, movies, songs, fashion trends. What was watched on television. Family & RelationshipsMarriageteenagers1959-Alaska and Hawaii become the forty-ninth and fiftieth states. Each year I have facts about impo
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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Good Cemeterian Project - Cemetery Research Activity
Teach your students using hands on history! This project allows students to research someone buried in a local cemetery. Students will use use online primary sources to create a project based on their research. My students LOVE this project and being able to incorporate local history into class and taking ownership of their learning. This project contains over 27 pages of information including an overview of the project, types of gravestones, rubric, family tree, etc. The assignment allows the o
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
New Deal Programs Championship Tournament
This lesson utilizes a bracket to put eight of the New Deal's most popular programs (SSA, TVA, CCC, WPA, etc.) against each other to determine the most impactful program overall. Students are assigned to groups and tasked to create a short (60-90 second) presentation that summarizes the key elements of their program, explain the short and long-term impact, and argue that it was "better" than the other programs. In class student groups then face off against each other to argue in favor of their
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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High School US History Biography Project/Paper: Rationale/Outline/Rubric
The High School US History Biography Project/Paper is designed to provide students with a comprehensive and immersive learning experience that goes beyond traditional textbook learning. High School US History Biography Project/Paper INCLUDES:RationaleOutlineHistorical IndividualsRubricExample
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
Progressivism Speech Project
Students choose a key historical figure from the Progressivism era and give a speech AS the progressive, informing the class about the cause they're championing.
Document includes instructions for the project, guidelines for giving an effective speech, a sample speech outline, examples for documenting sources, a list of progressives and brief biographies, a practice sheet to help prepare for the speech, and a rubric for assessment.
Ideally, kids would get a couple days to research their prog
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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1970's US History Simulation and Vote
The 1970’s Project is a simulation game based on the politics of the period 1970-1976. Each student will play an important role in this game. Some will be political leaders. Others will play members of political groups, or voting blocs (interest groups) of the periodThe objective of the game is for each political leader to get as many plus (+) votes as possible and as few negative (-) votes as possible from the political groups/voting blocs. The political leaders are not running for presiden
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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'How the Monuments Came Down' documentary guide and answer key
PBS describes this documentary as, "How the Monuments Came Down is a timely and searing look at the history of white supremacy and Black resistance in Richmond. The feature-length film—brought to life by history-makers, descendants, scholars, and activists—reveals how monuments to Confederate leaders stood for more than a century, and why they fell."This movie guide includes four sections, which can be used in parts or whole depending on the needs of the teacher. It includes:14 Factual question
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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Famous Americans U.S. History Mini-Research Paper w/ Rubric and Suggested Topics
It's a great way to pique student interest in American history! Here is a comprehensive mini-research assignment that will elicit integral material about people who have made a positive difference in U.S. culture and/or throughout the world. As they share their findings, classmates will be entertained and fascinated with important and interesting facts about those who helped to better our world. A list of possible subjects, as well as a detailed rubric, are included.
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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New Colossus poem and U.S. immigration
In this lesson, students will answer questions that will help to interpret the meaning and history of the New Colossus poem written by Emma Lazarus on the Statue of Liberty. Once they understand the message of the poem students will research the different U.S. immigration acts and policies. Then students will determine if the United States laws and policies match up with the message and meaning of the poem.
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Conspiracy Theories Elective Course: Outline & Resources
This uniquely created course is designed to teach students public speaking, presentation, and critical thinking skills through the content of conspiracy theories.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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