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Adult education U.S. History research pdfs
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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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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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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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
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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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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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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Diversity Illegality, Safety & Hypocrisy - Excellence Over Ethnicity & Sexuality
Diversity Illegality, Safety & Hypocrisy - Excellence Over Ethnicity & Sexuality The Supreme Court’s ruling against affirmative action related to college admissions has opened up a whole new world of potential lawsuits and injected new life into the whole debate over equality and opportunity. Diversity and inclusion offices, positions and initiatives on college and university campuses, companies and organizations are being renamed, revamped and shifting their focus to comply with the law
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Titanic Historical Documents Archive
TITANIC DISASTER HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS ARCHIVE15,452 pages of documents, text, newspaper articles, and photos covering the Titanic disaster. Period original source material from the National Archives, The Library of Congress, and the British National Archives.The sinking of the ocean liner RMS Titanic on April 15, 1912 is remembered as one of the most dramatic events of the twentieth century. In a mere four hours after striking an iceberg, the largest passenger ship yet built sank while on its ma
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Classroom Debates: Gun Control
Engage Your Students in a Thrilling Gun Control Debate!Dive into a complex and crucial issue in American society: Explore the nuances of gun control through a structured classroom debate. Students will research, analyze, and advocate for differing perspectives, developing valuable critical thinking, public speaking, and collaboration skills.Key features of this activity:Multiple perspectives: Learn about pro-gun control, anti-gun control, and independent stances, fostering a holistic understandi
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Migrant Invasion - American Border and Leadership Problems
Migrant Invasion - American Border and Leadership ProblemsThe United States and Mexico must work together intelligently to stop crime, illegal travel companies, human trafficking, resolve the immigration problem, lead Latin American governments, create economic opportunities throughout the Americas and de-incentivize illegal entry of migrants seeking asylum and employment in the United States."Coyotes" are preying on human desperation and collecting cash to bring migrants from Cuba, Venezuela, H
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
GALLERY WALK of SPACE RACE EVENTS (Also includes Timelines, Worksheets and Keys)
Engage your students in an immersive journey through the pivotal events of the Space Race with this 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 Space Race Events in either color or black/white versions (both included). Strategically space them around your classroom or hallway, but keep them in
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The West Memphis Three
Convicted by the evidence, or by "satanic panic?" The evidence for and against the West Memphis Three is analyzed.
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Medgar Evers Biography Research, Civil Rights Leader, PDF & Google Drive, CCSS
Skip the typical Medgar Evers introduction lecture as you launch a study of his impact on the Civil Rights Movement and, instead, empower students to find their own interesting facts about this famous figure’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 Evers’ life and historical impact. Please note: This download does N
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Supreme Court Case Investigation Project (Bill of Rights Review)
This lesson has been designed to help students understand our justice system through researching and investigating "landmark court cases" in America. Students will also be able to define and identify specific amendments that were violated in many of the cases listed in this lesson. It is critical that students understand the Bill of Rights (Amendments 1-10) before completing this activity. So, there is a video link attached that reviews this information. You will also find additional lesson acti
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Texas vs U.S. President - Immigration Law, Border Enforcement and Lawlessness
Texas vs U.S. President - Immigration Law, Border Enforcement and LawlessnessTexas is the one nation in the United States aggressively fighting illegal immigration on all fronts, even to the extent of filing lawsuits against the United States and its president for failing to enforce the law and hindering Texas law enforcement, police and U.S. border patrol from effectively doing so to secure the southern border and homeland. U.S. federal immigration authorities encountered more than 300,000 migr
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
President George Washington Biography Research Organizer, PDF & Google Drive
Skip the typical George Washington introduction lecture as you launch a study of this U.S. president and, instead, empower students to find their own interesting facts about Washington’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 George Washington’s background. Please note: This download does NOT include
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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US History Timeline in Decades (B&W version)
The United States’ rich history is clearly illustrated with this lengthy 63-page timeline. When arranged side-by-side, this exhibit extends more than 44 feet in length and makes an easily-viewed display for your classroom, library, or school hallway. This timeline is cleverly illustrated with fun cartoon characters in original artwork and serves as an easy-to-comprehend reference to the sequence of important events in U.S. history. Ready-to-hang printables are 8.5”x11” letter-size. This is a sca
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: US History Timeline & Presidents Bundle
High School Sub Plans: World & U.S. History No-Prep Lessons Bundle (Google, PDF)
Need sub plans or just some no-prep assignments for relaxing days? These assignments are a great way to get your students working on their own, reading engaging articles from ThoughtCo., World History Encyclopedia, and History while answering guided reading questions that challenge their critical thinking, build research abilities, and increase literacy skills. This bundle covers the following topics:The Harlem HellfightersThe History of Valentine’s DayThe 13th Amendment The Scientific Revolutio
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Censorship and Social Media in America - Freedom Under Assault
Censorship and Social Media in America - Freedom Under AssaultIs censorship a form of ideological discrimination? In the digital era, should freedom of speech be decided by wealth, whereby inequality can reign based on the rich who own social media platforms getting to play God and deciding whose voices are heard, or should there be net neutrality online, especially on popular social media platforms so all citizens can be heard in important matters and their opinions not censored?Is it the job o
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Platoon Movie Questions + Project
Platoon is a 1986 Anti-War film that explores the life of Chris Taylor, a naive young American who drops out of college in 1967 to go overseas and fight in the Vietnam War. The film explores the challenges men faced there, and the changes they went through as they experienced these challenges. This assignments includes the following:- 1 Map to complete prior to watching the film- 11 Vocabulary words to research prior to watching the film- 4 Questions to research and explore prior to watching the
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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President Donald Trump Biography Research Organizer, PDF & Google Drive, CCSS
Skip the typical Donald Trump introduction lecture as you launch a study of this U.S. president and, instead, empower students to find their own interesting facts about Trump’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 Donald Trump’s background. Please note: This download does NOT include a specific arti
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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