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U.S. History Common Core W.11-12.1 handouts
Causes of the Great Depression worksheet - US History
Causes of the Great Depression worksheet AIM: What were the immediate and long-term causes of the Great Depression? Common core-compliant worksheet ready for immediate use! Includes a variety of activities designed to promote critical thinking, active engagement, and class discussion such as:Do now – critical thinking question about the 1920s that appropriately sets up the lesson.“The Great Depression Blame Game” – In partners or small groups, students will read secondary source material about
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Causes and Effects of the Great Depression Worksheet Bundle
The Cold War Unit 9: Fidel Castro and the Bay of Pigs
This is a five page unit from Reading Through History that highlights Fidel Castro's takeover of Cuba and the failed Bay of Pigs invasion which sought to overthrow him. It contains two one page readings. The first documents Castro's background and the events which surrounded his takeover of Cuba. The second details the events and outcome of the Bay of Pigs invasion. The readings are followed by three pages of student activities which include multiple choice questions, student response essay
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8th - 11th
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Lewis and Clark Great Journey West: Video Discussion Questions | Movie Guide
One of the best videos I have seen in any of my American History classes is National Geographic’s “Lewis and Clark: Great Journey West” narrated by Jeff Bridges. Originally filmed for the IMAX movie theaters, this epic tale is extremely informative while keeping students engaged throughout its entirety. I have seen this video over 40 times and still love it! Various links to watch the video are provided in this resource, and video runtime is around 42 minutes.This product contains a double side
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Not Grade Specific
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Also included in: American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
Muckrakers and the Progressive Era worksheet - US History
Muckrakers and the Progressive Era worksheet AIM: How did the muckrakers promote reform during the Progressive Era? Common core-compliant worksheet. Includes several activities designed to promote critical thinking, active engagement, and class discussion such as:Do now: “In 1900” - Students analyze a series of facts about the United States at the turn of the 20th century in order to provide historical context for the Progressive Era.Video Clip analysis – Link provided to YouTube clip from Ric
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: U.S. History MEGA Bundle
John F. Kennedy's Foreign Policy worksheet - 1960s Cold War - US History
John F. Kennedy’s Foreign Policy worksheet AIM: To what extent was John F. Kennedy’s foreign Policy a success? Common core-compliant worksheet ready for immediate use! Includes a variety of activities designed to promote critical thinking, active engagement, and class discussion such as:Do now – secondary source reading on the 1960 presidential debates and a Kennedy quote analysis.Rate JFK’s Foreign Policy – With a partner, students analyze and evaluate 5 foreign policy actions by President Ken
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: U.S. History MEGA Bundle
1950s MODERN TECHNOLOGY PROJECT | Post World War II America | Print & Digital
Your classroom will come alive with this fun, interactive project. Students will learn about the modern technologies invented after 1945 by participating in a "Technology Fair".Buyer FeedbackThis was such a fun and engaging resource for my students to review technology introduced after WWII.Each student will create a project (poster, 3 or 4D project, presentation, mobile, etc. ) on one technology that was invented after World War II and describe the impact it had on both American society and the
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9th - 12th
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from Paine's The Crisis Number 1, Close Reading
Using a Close Reading format, Thomas Paine's words are studied as "First Impressions" and then with more deliberative questions and analysis. The study unit includes the following:
- Teacher Directions and Suggestions, with notes.
- Two board pages to introduce the lesson.
- "First Impressions" graphic organizer.
- "Focus Questions, with answer key.
- Four Analysis questions with room for student responses.
- An Essential Question with room for student response.
- A glossary with a spell
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11th - 12th
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Presidents of the Cold War Lesson
During the Cold War, eight presidents directed United States Foreign Policy in its war against Communism. The goal of this lesson plan is to examine the policies and actions of each of these leaders and engage in productive and informative debates about their legacy, their methods, and the impact they had on the world at large. There are eight handouts (one for each President) and a structure for a lesson plan that includes the option to conduct an aristocratic seminar or an argumentative essay,
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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AP®US Government Unit 1.5 - Ratification of the Constitution (Short Answer, T/F)
Unit 1.5 of the AP® curriculum emphasizes compromise & negotiation - both the compromises necessary to ratify the United States's constitution, as well as the ongoing role that negotiation and dialogue continue to play in its government.This worksheet consists of two sections, each designed to challenge and improve your students' understanding of the Constitutional Convention: Section 1 contains two short answer/identification questions about the role(s) played by the convention's main perso
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: AP® US Government - Comprehensive Full-Year Accompanying Curriculum
Emancipation Proclamation and Conscription worksheet and PowerPoint
Emancipation Proclamation and Conscription worksheet and PowerPointFocus Question: To what extent did the Emancipation Proclamation and conscription impact the United States during the Civil War? Common core-compliant worksheet focusing on the impact of the Emancipation Proclamation and conscription on the United States during the Civil War. Contains a variety of activities that promote critical thinking, class discussion, and active engagement including:Do now that appropriately sets up the wor
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: U.S. History MEGA Bundle
"Lend Me Your Ears" Cold War Speech Analysis: 4 prompts linked to CCSS!
This product was created with the intention of assisting a cross-content unit: it has students analyzing speeches from Cold War Presidents. It can be used for introduction, review, as sub-plans, homework, or extra-credit opportunities! This product includes the following:Bell-ringer & Exit slip prompts and templatesInstructions for use: for the teacherPrintable student handoutsSpeech text PDF4 different Writing prompts all linked to CCSSBoth Active Links & static QR codes for PDF and Pri
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6th - 12th
AP History LEQ Comparison Blueprints (Standard and Differentiated)
How do you build a thesis to prove similarities and differences in History? How do you organize decades' worth of historical evidence in an easily readable way? How do you produce a Long Essay Question (LEQ) that hits all six points on the AP History rubric in less than 40 minutes? At Mano Koa Enterprises, we say "No Pilikia" (Hawaiian for problem). This product contains a collection of documents designed to give students and teachers alike multiple strategies for answering Long Essay Questions
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9th - 12th
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AP History LEQ CCOT Blueprints (Standard and Differentiated)
How do you visualize historical continuity and change? How do you organize decades' worth of historical evidence in an easily readable way? How do you produce a Long Essay Question (LEQ) that hits all six points on the AP History rubric in less than 35 minutes? At Mano Koa Enterprises, we say "No Pilikia" (Hawaiian for problem). This product contains a collection of documents designed to give students and teachers alike multiple strategies for answering Long Essay Questions (LEQs) on the Advanc
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9th - 12th
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School and Daily Life in the 1960s
This is a five page unit by Reading Through History which documents school and daily life in America during the 1960s. The readings are followed by three pages of student activities which include multiple choice questions, student response essay questions, and a page of vocabulary activities. There is enough material to cover one standard 50 minute class.
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8th - 11th
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Natalie Portman as Jackie: Practice with Argument
In a resource where students practice challenging, refuting or qualifying an argument, students learn about the three days during and after John F. Kennedy’s assassination and Jacqueline Kennedy’s grace under pressure. Students will read, listen to and view supporting clips while learning the necessary elements to analyze the line between myth-making and truth. Students will show mastery of the standards at the end of the lesson through a SOAPSTONE Analysis, short paragraph assessment, a Socrat
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9th - 12th
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Causes of the American Revolution (Short Answer Activity)
The British Empire was the greatest military power of its time, yet its naval might was not enough to maintain the loyalty of its American colonies. Yet, how did events gradually transform these disparate political entities into a united nation?This U.S. History review sheet traces the causes of the American Revolution, and the colonies' gradual moves towards greater union. It consists of seven short answer questions that cover both the long-term causes and immediate triggers of the Revolutionar
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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AP History LEQ Causation Blueprints (Standard and Differentiated)
How do you visualize historical cause and effect? How do you organize decades' worth of historical evidence in an easily readable way? How do you produce a Long Essay Question (LEQ) that hits all six points on the AP History rubric in less than 35 minutes? At Mano Koa Enterprises, we say "A'ole Pilikia" (Hawaiian for "No problem"). This product contains a collection of documents designed to give students and teachers alike multiple strategies for answering Long Essay Questions (LEQs) on the Adva
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9th - 12th
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