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8th grade U.S. History movie guides for Easel Activities
National Treasure I (2004): Complete Movie Guide
A treasure hunter is in hot pursuit of a mythical treasure that has been passed down for centuries, while his employer turned enemy is onto the same path that he's on. The story gives students a chance to view historical landmarks like Independence Hall, the Library of Congress, and the Liberty Bell. This movie guide will help keep your students focused during the movie. This movie guide comes with a completed teacher key and some reflection questions for students. Teacher created and student ap
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6th - 10th
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Newsies (1992): Introductory Reading and Complete Movie Guide
A musical based on the New York City newsboy strike of 1899. When young newspaper sellers are exploited beyond reason by their bosses they set out to enact change and are met by the ruthlessness of big business. This movie gives students a glimpse of what life was like for people during the industrial revolution (tenements, child labor, big business, unions, yellow journalism, etc.). Before watching the movie, students are asked to read a short reading about the newsies, which will give them a h
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6th - 9th
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Ruby Bridges (1998): Complete Movie Guide
Ruby Bridges is a 1998 made-for-television movie, written by Toni Ann Johnson and based on the true story of Ruby Bridges, the first black student to attend integrated schools in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1960.This movie guide will help your students get the most out of this powerful movie. The guide includes essential vocabulary, iconic images, and a character map.This movie guide comes with an answer key for all the sections. Ready to print and ready to use! Enjoy!For higher grade levels, you
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5th - 9th
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Dunkirk (2017) - Complete Movie Guide and Background Worksheet
"In May 1940, Germany advanced into France, trapping Allied troops on the beaches of Dunkirk. Under air and ground cover from British and French forces, troops were slowly and methodically evacuated from the beach using every serviceable naval and civilian vessel that could be found. At the end of this heroic mission, 330,000 French, British, Belgian and Dutch soldiers were safely evacuated." This product comes with a worksheet detailing the background of Dunkirk. The student worksheet comes wit
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8th - 12th
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Modern Marvels: Panama Canal Video Questions
These movie questions are designed to help students grasped the important information from the History Channel video titled "Modern Marvels: Panama Canal." An incredible tale of drama, history, and action. See engineers tackle the most daunting project ever attempted. The video will serve as a great supplement to any history lesson about the Panama Canal and American Imperialism. Here is the link to the video:Modern Marvels: Panama Canal (episode 2)Topics explored in this movie: Theodore Rooseve
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: The Panama Canal: Graphic Organizer and Video Guide
The Great Debaters (2007): Complete Movie Guide
This 22-question video guide will help your students get the most out of this powerful and insightful movie. This movie guide comes with an answer key. This movie also comes with a graphic organizer (it is up to the teacher to decide the issue) that allows students to apply reason and arguments to an issue (Common Core aligned). Lastly, this product comes with a structure for setting up a class debate on any issue. Ready to print and ready to use!You might also be interested in these products:Ru
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8th - 12th
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Glory (1989): Movie Questions (Character List & Introduction)
Robert Gould Shaw leads the US Civil War's first all-black volunteer company, fighting prejudices of both his own Union army and the Confederates. The movie gives students great insight into challenges faced by the 54th Massachusetts. These movie questions help keep the student's attention as the movie moves along. They come with a completed answer key, character list, and introduction to the 54th Massachusetts. This product has been recently updated with background information. The movie is ava
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8th - 12th
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The Crucible (1996): Complete Movie Guide
Based on the play by Arthur Miller, "The Crucible" follows the story of town in Massachusetts. After married man John Proctor (Daniel Day-Lewis) decides to break off his affair with his young lover, Abigail Williams (Winona Ryder), she leads other local girls in an occult rite to wish death upon his wife, Elizabeth (Joan Allen). When the ritual is discovered, the girls are brought to trial. Accusations begin to fly, and a literal witch hunt gets underway. Before long, Elizabeth is suspected of w
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8th - 12th
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Glory Road (2006): Complete Movie Guide
In 1966, Texas Western coach Don Haskins led the first all-black starting line-up for a college basketball team to the NCAA national championship. This movie exposes students to challenges of discrimination and racial injustice. This 16-question movie guide will help keep the students during the movie! Teacher created and student approved! Enjoy!Topics involved in this video: Jim Crow Laws, segregation, racismYou might also be interested in these movie guides:Remember the TitansRuby BridgesFor h
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7th - 12th
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Cesar Chavez (2014): Movie Guide and Graphic Organizer
These 25 teacher-generated questions are designed to help students focus in on key information during this powerful movie. This movie guide comes with some additional background information about the Bracero program and it also comes with a Cesar Chavez character map. Ready to print and use! Comes with a completed answer key!You might also be interested in this product:Dolores (2017) - Complete Move GuideWalkout (2006) - Complete Movie GuideClipart Credit: Prince Padania
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8th - 12th
10 Days that Unexpectedly Changed America: Shays' Rebellion - January 25, 1787
"The drama of the Shays’ Rebellion is vividly captured in this one hour documentary. A truly unique History Channel production, Shays’ Rebellion: America’s First Civil War is presented in animation format created by Oscar® nominee Bill Plympton with a musical score that evokes the tensions and surprises of this pivotal chapter in post-Revolutionary history. This documentary will be of particular appeal to young people, as its innovative style will draw them into this little known but critical tu
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8th - 12th
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Kevin Hart's Guide to Black History (2019) Movie Guide - Google Copy Included
In this humorous but educational show, Kevin Hart teaches kids about the unsung heroes of Black history. This show is rated PG and is a Netflix Original. The answer key is also included. The product is shared as a PDF, but the digital link is on the credits page.
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5th - 10th
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Race (2016): The Jesse Owens Story - Complete Movie Guide
"Young Jesse Owens (Stephan James) becomes a track and field sensation while attending the Ohio State University in the early 1930s. With guidance from coach Larry Snyder (Jason Sudeikis), Owens gains national recognition for breaking numerous records. After heated debates, the United States decides not to boycott the Olympics in Nazi Germany. Overcoming racism at home and abroad, Owens seizes the opportunity to show Berlin and the the world that he's the fastest man alive." - Rotten Tomatoes Th
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7th - 11th
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Black American History Crash Course Questions Worksheets Episodes 1-5
These questions go with the Black American History Crash Course videos hosted by Clint Smith which are available on YouTube. In this resource you will find question sets and answer keys for the first five episodes:Episode 1: The Transatlantic Slave TradeEpisode 2: Slavery in the American ColoniesEpisode 3: Elizabeth KeyEpisode 4: Slave CodesEpisode 5: The Germantown Petition Against SlaveryThe Black American History series works well for American History classes as well as AP U.S. History. There
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8th - 12th
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This is America Charlie Brown (1988): The Birth of The Constitution
The 'Peanuts' gang is present at the drafting of the Constitution.They hear all about the debates that went during forming of the United States Constitution. Very kid-friendly video! These movie questions will help your students learn about the formation of the U.S. Constitution. I have included a graphic overview of the three branches of government for the students to reference. This product comes with a completed teacher key. Ready to print and ready to use! Enjoy!You can find the video here:
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3rd - 8th
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Avatar Viewing Guide w/Age of Imperialism Comparison
Looking for an interactive way to teach Imperialism and its ethnocentric effects?Watch Avatar and let your students make the comparison between real historic events and the fictional movie set in the future.Avatar Viewing Guide with Age of Imperialism ComparisonThis is a 20 question guide to be used while students are viewing the movie, Avatar.Questions focus on the change faced by Jake Sully and the imperialistic motives and attitudes of the Americans. References are made to the Age of Imperia
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Rocky IV (1985): A Cold War Study Activity & Complete Movie Guide
This product's purpose is twofold: 1) introduce students to the propaganda and beliefs Americans held during the Cold War, 2) to provide a viewing guide with Cold War connections for Rocky IV. The movie “Rocky IV” was made in 1985 during a period of the Cold War when tensions were boiling between the United States and the Soviet Union (USSR). The film pits the world-boxing champion Rocky Balboa (an American) against the Russian, Ivan Drago (supported by the Soviet Union). The movie reflects Cold
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8th - 12th
The Wizard of Oz Movie Guide follow along sheet
25 short answer questionsCrossword PuzzleSong and character listsMovie triviaAnswer Keyetsy.com/shop/Prettygrafikdesignhttps://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Pink-Lemonade-FREE-Font-for-Personal-and-Commercial-Use-731292www.imdb.comHere is a combination package of ALL of my current movie follow along sheets & puzzles. Save a little by buying them all together!Includes:AmadeusAnnieBeauty and the Beast (2017)Bye Bye BirdieCinderella (1957)Fantasia (1940)Guys and DollsInto the WoodsLes Mis
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6th - 12th
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America The Story of Us - Episode 10 World War II Video Worksheet
PERFECT ACTIVITY TO USE FOR A SUBSTITUTE TEACHER!!! Students love watching these amazing videos of how America developed over time and these worksheets will hold students accountable.This is a two page video question worksheet for America The Story of Us Episode 10: World War II. The video is available online on Amazon and in other formats such as DVD. This unique differentiated question worksheet comes with two versions: one with time indicators where each answer can be found and one without.
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6th - 12th
Also included in: America The Story of Us - Video Worksheet BUNDLE ALL 12 EPISODES
Watsons Go to Birmingham Movie Guide (2013) - Google Slide Copy Included!
This movie guide has 20 questions that students answer as they watch the movie Watsons Go to Birmingham. There is also a 5 question extended response sheet. The movie guide answer key is included. The digital copy link is on the credits page.
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4th - 8th
The Mayflower Voyagers: This is America Charlie Brown
The Peanuts characters take the voyage to the new world. When they get there, they learn about disease, planting, building, and Squanto shows them how to get corn (or maize, as he calls it) to grow. They eventually have the first Thanksgiving.These questions start off with an essential question (hook) that will get the students thinking about the Pilgrim's journey to Plymouth. These questions will help the students make sense of the information in the video. I have also include a word search puz
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6th - 9th
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The Miracle Worker (1962): Complete Movie Guide
This video guide is for the 1962 vintage classic. This 16-question movie guide will help your students stay focused during this powerful and inspirational movie. This product also includes three reflection questions that will lead into a great class discussion about the film. This movie guide comes with an answer key. Ready to print and ready to use! Enjoy!Clipart Credit: by Whimsical Inklings
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6th - 9th
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Dances with Wolves (1990): Complete Movie Guide
A "truly spectacular" (The New York Times) film that combines action, romance and breathtaking adventure, Dances With Wolves is "a cinematic masterpiece" (American Movie Classics) that is nothing short of "a triumph" (Roger Ebert)!Sent to protect a US outpost on the desolate frontier, Lt. John Dunbar (Kevin Costner) finds himself alone in the vast wilderness. Befriending the very people he's sent to protect the outpost from, the Sioux Indians, Dunbar slowly comes to revere those he once feared.
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8th - 12th
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The Alamo (2004 Movie) - Worksheet & Key - PDF & Digital
This Video Response Worksheet and Key is based on the 2004 movie "The Alamo" starring Dennis Quaid.You will receive a PDF file which contains a Video Response Worksheet and Key and a TpT Digital Activity for students (worksheet only).Video Response Worksheets will turn your history lesson into a rich educational experience that keeps students attentive, engaged, and accountable. The questions are designed so that they occur at a regular pace to keep the students engaged but not overloaded. They
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
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