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Middle school U.S. History independent work packets $5-10
Pearl Harbor Primary Source Analysis Compare 3 Points of View
Students will read and analyze 3 accounts of the events at Pearl Harbor from the point of view of an American soldier, a Japanese bomber, and the White House by answering 25 questions including comparing and contrasting them. Two questions have students connect the material to today. They will also analyze images and propaganda posters (prompts provided), create two propaganda posters for different points of view, and complete 2 extension tasks (a dialogue exchange and a word cloud). The answ
Grades:
8th - 11th
Also included in: World War 2 Bundle
The Boston Tea Party Primary Source and Image Analysis
Students will read 2 primary sources on the Boston Tea Party from the American Revolution (Revolutionary War) and answer 12 questions for one and 17 for the other. They will analyze 5 images by responding to 7 prompts and completing a creative task. Lastly, there are 4 extension tasks to choose from. The answers are included where appropriate and this would be great for a sub! See the preview for a closer look! ***UPDATED to include 5 ideas for implementation.***Sample questions include:--
Grades:
8th - 11th
Also included in: Revolutionary War Bundle for US History
3 Branches of Government Civics Activities
Teaching the three branches of the U.S. government is an essential part of the U.S. History or Civics curriculum. This product is a concise and effective way of teaching the three branches of government. It can be used to meet the needs of all learners. There are a variety of activities included!This product includes the following:Reading passage: a one page reading passage about the 3 branches of governmentGraphic organizer: students can use to take notes as they read or to summarize what they
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Grades:
5th - 12th
Inside Out And Back Again by Thanhha Lai Novel in Verse Unit
Inside Out And Back Again Newbery Honor Book by Thanhha Lai Novel in Verse Study is perfect for learning about immigration, coming-of-age, Vietnam War , U.S. history, refugees, similes and metaphors, character analysis, themes, and much MORE! This unit includes: 1. Objective & Benchmarks2. Pre-reading activity - Background history of Vietnam War3. During Reading Comprehension Questions along with history on Vietnamese immigration. 4. Post Reading Activities - Similes and Metaphors5. Vocabula
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Grades:
4th - 6th
50 States and Capitals Worksheets, Tests, Activities & More by Regions
Make learning all 50 states & capitals by regions fun & engaging with this amazing set full of multiple different activities. This NO PREP set has everything you will need with maps, study guides, matching states and capitals, mystery state pages with clues, coloring locations, crossword puzzles, quizzes, tests & more! 45 pages of fun activities for learning all about the United States by regions: Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, and Southwest state regions.What's included in the
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Also included in: States & Capitals Activity Bundle | Worksheets, Game, & Boom Cards
END OF THE YEAR HISTORY ACTIVITIES with Google Slides
Celebrate the end of the year with a student choice project - as either a print version or on GOOGLE SLIDES! This End of the Year Social Studies Choice Board is designed to reflect information your students have learned in Social Studies, personal information about your class, and gives your students an opportunity to preview information from their next Social Studies course. Templates are included.Don’t have time for a choice board? You can differentiate the content by offering different activi
Grades:
5th - 10th
Also included in: SOCIAL STUDIES STRATEGIES BUNDLE
President Thomas Jefferson Gallery Walk
Students will learn about Jefferson's presidency by reading 9 passages covering people and events related to his time in office (foreign and domestic). They will answer 42 questions based on the passages and 10 overarching questions. They will read two points of view on the Embargo Act of 1807 and answer 6 questions, complete a creative dialogue and advertisement activity, play true/false/fix, and write newspaper headlines with corresponding snippet previews. The answers and a teacher informa
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Grades:
8th - 11th
Also included in: Custom Bundle for Stevie
Child Labor: Compare Industrial Era to Present Day
This lesson involves having students examine the impacts of the Industrial Era in the United States with a specific focus on child labor. It is recommended that students will have explored, to some degree, the Industrial era prior to this lesson. This resource will prompt students to analyze social activist Lewis Hines' photographs that depict the various jobs and working conditions that children experienced. The Slide Presentation is interactive, problem posing, and vicariously draws the studen
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Towers Falling by Jewell Parker Rhodes The Story of 9/11 Novel Guide
Towers Falling by Jewell Parker Rhodes Novel Guide. Ideal realistic fiction resource that masterfully tells the story of September 11th, the fallen towers and their legacy, which lives on in all of us. History is alive.This pack includes:Chapter-by-chapter reading comprehension questions and answers. Character(s) analysis New VocabularyCause & Effect ChartKLW ChartThemes ActivityEssay TopicExtension ResourcesThis resource is great for: Teaching about American HistoryTeaching about September
Grades:
4th - 7th
World War I, Holocaust, World War II Project Menus Bundle- Bonus Menu Included!
Save money, time, and energy by purchasing all three of these engaging resources together! Be sure to check out the product preview! The following three resources are included with this purchase. Since these are PDF file,s this product may be easily shared with students so that they may view directions virtually and complete project activities either virtually or on paper. World War I Activities and Project Menu: This no prep, print and go project menu gives students the opportunity to be engag
Grades:
4th - 10th
20th Century World Conflicts MAP ACTIVITIES: WWI, WWII, & the Cold War
Three Global Conflicts- The Great War (WWI), World War II, and the Cold War, with FIVE different map coloring and labeling activities. Each resource comes with easy-to-follow student directions, follow-up map tasks or questions, and completed sample maps to use as reference. These are very easy for students to complete independently; use them to supplement your unit or keep them with your emergency sub plans! Easy to use with many age and ability levels.**Please click "Preview" for each prod
Grades:
6th - 11th
American Indian Research Project- Common Core- 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Overview: Students will research an American Indian/Native American region/tribe and will create a packet including written and illustrated information. The research packet includes:- map/geographical features- typical dwelling- food- inventions- apparel- customs/traditions- vocabulary wordsA list of resources is included for research.A rubric for self evaluation, peer evaluation, and teacher evaluation is provided to score their final product. Grades: 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade,
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Esperanza Rising, by Pam Munoz Ryan: A PDF & Easel Digital Novel Study
This is a ready-to-use, custom-made, PDF and Digital novel study designed to guide students in grades 4-7 as they read Esperanza Rising. It is a PDF product and it also includes an EASEL Activity. This should ease some of the uncertainty of distance learning. Included in this Esperanza Rising packet is a bookmark for students to keep track of vocabulary words while reading the book and using the student booklet (or worksheets if you prefer). In addition, there are 22-pages for the student
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Grades:
4th - 8th
World War 1 Test for US History
Students will demonstrate an understanding of WWI (WW1) with any of these 4 editable tests. The questions are multiple choice, short answer, matching, true/false/fix, image analysis, matching, a map, and identifications. The answers are included and these would be great as a review packet with a sub! See the preview for a closer look! You might be interested in:World War 1Resources for ANY History Topic
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Grades:
8th - 11th
Also included in: Custom Bundle for Stevie
The Republic of Texas Readings and Activities
Students will learn about Texas as a Republic with this jigsaw or stations activity. It focuses on the presidencies of Sam Houston and Mirabeau Lamar and has an overview of the road to annexation. They will read 5 passages, fill out a graphic organizer, and answer 12 questions. Students will then complete a timeline, map, sorting chart, work with point of view, and more! Teacher information and the answers are included where appropriate. See the preview for a closer look!The topics covered
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Grades:
7th
Also included in: Custom Bundle for Debbie
Social Studies Christmas Bundle
Students will learn about holiday traditions around the world and Christmas with these resources. There is a timeline of events that happened on Christmas Eve/Day over the centuries and a research project on different December holidays. The geography scavenger hunt helps them review map skills, what they learned about political and physical geography by helping Santa and his reindeer get from one location in the world to another. There are 25 questions in that resource and each answer is a di
Grades:
7th - 10th
Hamilton Musical Cabinet Battles 1 and 2 with One Last Time BONUS Lesson
Dive into the revolutionary world of Alexander Hamilton through the electrifying lens of "Hamilton: The Musical" with these THREE dynamic resources! . NOW IN GOOGLE DOCS!Immerse your students in the fiery debates between Secretary Hamilton and Secretary Jefferson as they clash over pivotal issues that shaped the birth of American politics. From Hamilton's audacious financial plans to the dilemma of aiding France in their revolution against Britain, witness history come alive through the powerfu
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: Best Sellers Bundle
American Revolution Reading Passages and Text Marking - Revolutionary War
Grab the highlighter and have some interactive fun with the American Revolution Reading Comprehension and Text Marking Activity! MULTIPLE engaging reading passages for finding text evidence are included. Perfect way to integrate social studies into your reading curriculum! This resource includes 6 non-fiction reading comprehension passages that allow students to color code their answers. Great addition to your Revolutionary War unit.Reading passages include: 13 Colonies, Patriots & Loyalists
Grades:
4th - 7th
Compare and Contrast Two Texts on the Same Topic - U.S. History
Bring history and poetry to life with paired texts! Read four famous American poems alongside high-interest nonfiction passages about iconic moments and places in history - including the Lincoln assassination, the Statue of Liberty, and more. Students will strengthen their reading comprehension skills while making meaningful connections to relevant social studies topics!Each of these middle school poem activities comes with an informational reading passage about the poem's historical background
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Grades:
6th - 9th
Articles of Confederation Weaknesses - Reading Passage SS8H3, SS8H3d GSE & CCSS
Your students will learn all about the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and Georgia's role in the US Constitution with this engaging, no prep reading activity! This is perfect for adding literacy to your social studies curriculum because it’s academically-aligned for ELA and for social studies. Plus, it’s so easy to use that you can even leave it for sub plans or homework packets!Resource Includes: Passage (differentiated for on-grade level and approaching 8th grade level) Graphic Org
Grades:
8th
Also included in: 8th Grade Georgia Social Studies Reading Activities BUNDLE (GSE Aligned)
GA Social Studies: New South Era - GSE SS8H7 SS8H7a Reading Activities
Your students will learn about the New South Era with this engaging, no prep reading activity! This is perfect for adding literacy to your social studies curriculum because it’s academically-aligned for ELA and for social studies. Plus, it’s so easy to use that you can even leave it for sub plans or homework packets!Resource Includes: Passage (differentiated for on-grade level and approaching 8th grade level) Graphic Organizers Vocabulary Matching ActivityMultiple Choice Activity Writing Activit
Grades:
8th
Also included in: 8th Grade Georgia Social Studies Reading Activities BUNDLE (GSE Aligned)
Jamestown and Plymouth Doodle Notes Activity with GOOGLE SLIDES
Are you looking for a fun way to introduce the settlements of Roanoke, Jamestown and Plymouth? Engage your students in with a reading activity, Doodle Notes and primary source analysis. Avoid the lecture – let students learn for themselves!This resource includes a paper version and a 1:1 Google version to be used with Google Classroom. On the first page will be a link that will have you make a copy of the Google Doc, so be sure to be signed in to your Google account. You can then share directly
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Grades:
7th - 9th
European Exploration DIFFERENTIATED Reading (SS8H1, SS8H1b) *8th Grade* CCSS
Your students will love learning about reasons for European exploration of North America with this engaging, no prep reading activity! This is perfect for adding literacy to your social studies curriculum because it’s academically-aligned for ELA and for social studies. Plus, it’s so easy to use that you can even leave it for sub plans or homework packets!Resource Includes: Differentiated Passages (Level A is higher than Level B)Graphic Organizer Matching VocabularyMultiple Choice Activity Short
Grades:
8th
Also included in: European Explorers & Native Americans SS8H1 Bundle SS8H1a SS8H1b SS8H1c
Land Lottery System in Georgia - Reading Passage SS8H4, SS8H4b GSE & CCSS
Your students will learn all about land policies and the land lotteries in Georgia after the Revolutionary War with this engaging, no prep reading activity! This is perfect for adding literacy to your social studies curriculum because it’s academically-aligned for ELA and for social studies. Plus, it’s so easy to use that you can even leave it for sub plans or homework packets!Resource Includes: Passage (differentiated for on-grade level and approaching 8th grade level) Graphic Organizers Vocabu
Grades:
8th
Also included in: 8th Grade Georgia Social Studies Reading Activities BUNDLE (GSE Aligned)
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