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Adult education U.S. History research under $5
#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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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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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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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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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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American Revolution Netflix Project
The Revolutionary War Netflix Project is researched-based summative assessment used to reinforce the main causes and consequences of the American Revolution. Teams have a choice of four major events: Boston Massacre, Shot Heard ‘Round the World, Declaration of Independence, and the Treaty of Paris (1783). Once the major event is chosen, the team works collaboratively, completing the graphic organizer (included), and gathering the necessary information to complete the NETFLIX Project. Teams incor
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
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The History of Baseball No Prep Lesson and Crossword Puzzles
Abner Doubleday... Cricket... The Civil War... World War I... World War II... The Civil Rights Movement... Women's Baseball... The Negro Leagues... and more!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.Workshop #27 covers this article and this article.This History Workshop features:Pre-reading vocabulary chart15 During reading questions that build a variety of reading skil
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Halloween: The History of Witches No Prep Lesson, Ted Ed Video, Puzzle, etc
From the stories in the Old Testament, to the Trials in Salem, to today's Wicca practitioners, witches have been a part of our culture for centuries. In this no-prep lesson, your students will read an online article about witches from yesterday and today, watch a video about witch hunts, and wrap up the lesson with a puzzle! Students will read this article. Students will watch this video.History Workshops will help your students dig more deeply into subjects while improving their reading skills.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Halloween Icons: Zombies, Vampires, Witches, the Devil No Prep Lessons
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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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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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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The Harlem Hellfighters WWI No Prep Lesson
WWI...The Great War...African American History... 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.Workshop #19 covers this article. ThoughtCo. is an excellent resource; here's more information about the source of the article.Each History Workshop features:Pre-reading vocabulary chart15 During reading questions that build a variety of reading skillsAfter reading activitiesWord
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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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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What is Cultural Tourism?
What is cultural tourism and how can a tourist experience it? An editable 18 slide Google Slideshow explains the characteristics of cultural tourism and a brochure activity/assessment/evaluation with rubric allows students to research their own choice of destination that encompasses all components of cultural tourism.Cultural Tourism examples include:Arts & Architecture: Frank Lloyd Wright's Falling WaterHistorical & Cultural Heritage: The Greenbrier Resort Culinary Heritage: Scottish H
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10th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: The Types of Tourism
U.S. President Joe Biden Biography Research Organizer, PDF & Google Drive, CCSS
Skip the typical Joe Biden introduction lecture as you launch a study of this U.S. president and, instead, empower students to find their own interesting facts about Biden’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 Joe Biden’s background. Please note: This download does NOT include a specific article or
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, 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
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