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6th grade U.S. History Common Core W.8.1a resources
Declaration of Independence Activity: The Big Break Up Letter & Texting Activity
The Declaration of Independence was really just a big "break-up" letter written by the colonists to the King of Great Britain. This historical document was written to convince the world of the King's abuses and to let everyone know that the colonies no longer wanted to be in a relationship with Great Britain. While studying the Declaration of Independence, students will use this assignment as a reinforcement to understand just what Jefferson wrote in this historical document. The lesson start
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5th - 9th
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Also included in:Â American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
Oregon Trail Activity, Game, & Simulation: Travel the Trail Journaling Activity
Enjoy taking your middle school and upper elementary students on an adventure of a lifetime known as the Oregon Trail! Students will form family wagon teams and race each other to the Oregon Territory. While learning about this important era in United States history, this guided simulation will allow students to learn about and experience history! It’s a fantastic activity for any early American History class or to even use as a westward expansion simulation!What's included:Full teacher and stud
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6th - 9th
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5th-8th Grade U.S. History | Reconstruction Era Lesson Plan Unit | Google Apps!
The 8th Grade Reconstruction Era COMPLETE Lesson Plan Unit is PERFECT for those teaching their 8th grade U.S. History students all about the Reconstruction Era! This incredible unit includes EVERYTHING you'll need to explore the historical significance and impact of the Reconstruction Era, from opposing viewpoints Americans held over Reconstruction to the rise of "Black Codes" and the role of the Freedmen's Bureau to the role of "Radical Republicans" in Congress, the impeachment of President And
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Bundle for Yvonne
BINGO: US Presidents (100+ printable boards, caller's sheets, and markers)
PRINT AND PLAY!Print as many unique game boards as you want (up to 100).Print and cut as many markers as you'd like, or use pieces of paper, supplies, dobbers, markers, or chips.Use the provided questions sheet to play multiple unique games. Ask one question, or ask many to help your students along.This set will play multiple unique games! It contains 100 bingo boards and over 400 questions (over 10 each per president) to ask your students.Play short, long, or unique games.A rule guide is provid
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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US States & Territories: 55 Reading Comprehensions w/ Questions & Answer Key
One reading comprehension for every state and territory! That's 55 reading comprehensions!Each state and region has a rich history and offer something unique to the country. How did the state form? How did it become part of the country? What significant events happened there? What's unique about it? These passages answer these questions and can help teach your students about the importance of each US state and the history behind it. Additionally, you'll find information about heritage, traditio
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Civil War "I Can" Statements & Learning Goals! Posters and Log for Civil War!
In this Civil War I Can Statement and Daily Log resource, you receive two major pieces to supplement any unit on the American Civil War and the 1850s Irreconcilable Period! Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my Civil War activities unit bundle here!First, you receive 21 full "I Can" statements and Learning Goal posters for the Civil War, Dred Scott, Kansas-Nebraska Act, the Sumner Caning, Anaconda Plan, Lincoln, Douglas, the Election of 1860, the Emancipation Proc
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5th - 11th
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Also included in:Â American History I "I Can" Statement & Log Bundle! 10 units of statements!
Opinion Writing: Letter to NASA
So you want to be an astronaut? This activity is a motivating way to encourage students to write an opinion piece. They read articles about astronaut selection and training and then apply to NASA to become one of the newest astronaut candidates.This project incorporates paragraph structure practice, opinion writing techniques, practice with business letter format, and imagination. At the end of the project, students receive a simulated letter from NASA accepting them into the astronaut training
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5th - 8th
The Gathering Storm in America Gives Rise to the American Revolution!
The Gathering Storm in America brings history to life with an award-winning (64 minute) audio drama featuring the events that led to American Independence. It tells the remarkable story of an all-but-forgotten forefather whose actions initiated the tumultuous Pre-Revolutionary Period in America. Derived from primary sources, it presents both the British and American points of view on issues that led to the Declaration of Independence and the building of a new nation on democratic principles. T
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5th - 8th
Harry S. Truman Biography: Reading Comprehension & Questions w/ Answer Key
These no-prep biography worksheets (with answer keys) are designed for students around the 5th-9th grade reading level, and can accommodate grades from 5th-12th. While offering reading comprehension practice, this biography also teaches about history, literature, and influential figures from various fields. For students who might struggle, we recommend using this as a group activity. For proficient students, this makes a great individual assignment. We also suggest using these to facilitate furt
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Richard Nixon Biography: Reading Comprehension & Questions w/ Answer Key
These no-prep biography worksheets (with answer keys) are designed for students around the 5th-9th grade reading level, and can accommodate grades from 5th-12th. While offering reading comprehension practice, this biography also teaches about history, literature, and influential figures from various fields. For students who might struggle, we recommend using this as a group activity. For proficient students, this makes a great individual assignment. We also suggest using these to facilitate furt
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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James Monroe Biography: Reading Comprehension & Questions w/ Answer Key
These no-prep biography worksheets (with answer keys) are designed for students around the 5th-9th grade reading level, and can accommodate grades from 5th-12th. While offering reading comprehension practice, this biography also teaches about history, literature, and influential figures from various fields. For students who might struggle, we recommend using this as a group activity. For proficient students, this makes a great individual assignment. We also suggest using these to facilitate furt
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Thomas Jefferson Biography: Reading Comprehension & Questions w/ Answer Key
These no-prep biography worksheets (with answer keys) are designed for students around the 5th-9th grade reading level, and can accommodate grades from 5th-12th. While offering reading comprehension practice, this biography also teaches about history, literature, and influential figures from various fields. For students who might struggle, we recommend using this as a group activity. For proficient students, this makes a great individual assignment. We also suggest using these to facilitate furt
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Lyndon B. Johnson Biography: Reading Comprehension & Questions w/ Answer Key
These no-prep biography worksheets (with answer keys) are designed for students around the 5th-9th grade reading level, and can accommodate grades from 5th-12th. While offering reading comprehension practice, this biography also teaches about history, literature, and influential figures from various fields. For students who might struggle, we recommend using this as a group activity. For proficient students, this makes a great individual assignment. We also suggest using these to facilitate furt
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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John Adams Biography: Reading Comprehension & Questions w/ Answer Key
These no-prep biography worksheets (with answer keys) are designed for students around the 5th-9th grade reading level, and can accommodate grades from 5th-12th. While offering reading comprehension practice, this biography also teaches about history, literature, and influential figures from various fields. For students who might struggle, we recommend using this as a group activity. For proficient students, this makes a great individual assignment. We also suggest using these to facilitate furt
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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James Madison Biography: Reading Comprehension & Questions w/ Answer Key
These no-prep biography worksheets (with answer keys) are designed for students around the 5th-9th grade reading level, and can accommodate grades from 5th-12th. While offering reading comprehension practice, this biography also teaches about history, literature, and influential figures from various fields. For students who might struggle, we recommend using this as a group activity. For proficient students, this makes a great individual assignment. We also suggest using these to facilitate furt
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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James Buchanan Biography: Reading Comprehension & Questions w/ Answer Key
These no-prep biography worksheets (with answer keys) are designed for students around the 5th-9th grade reading level, and can accommodate grades from 5th-12th. While offering reading comprehension practice, this biography also teaches about history, literature, and influential figures from various fields. For students who might struggle, we recommend using this as a group activity. For proficient students, this makes a great individual assignment. We also suggest using these to facilitate furt
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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James A. Garfield Biography: Reading Comprehension & Questions w/ Answer Key
These no-prep biography worksheets (with answer keys) are designed for students around the 5th-9th grade reading level, and can accommodate grades from 5th-12th. While offering reading comprehension practice, this biography also teaches about history, literature, and influential figures from various fields. For students who might struggle, we recommend using this as a group activity. For proficient students, this makes a great individual assignment. We also suggest using these to facilitate furt
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Herbert Hoover Biography: Reading Comprehension & Questions w/ Answer Key
These no-prep biography worksheets (with answer keys) are designed for students around the 5th-9th grade reading level, and can accommodate grades from 5th-12th. While offering reading comprehension practice, this biography also teaches about history, literature, and influential figures from various fields. For students who might struggle, we recommend using this as a group activity. For proficient students, this makes a great individual assignment. We also suggest using these to facilitate furt
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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George Washington Biography: Reading Comprehension & Questions w/ Answer Key
These no-prep biography worksheets (with answer keys) are designed for students around the 5th-9th grade reading level, and can accommodate grades from 5th-12th. While offering reading comprehension practice, this biography also teaches about history, literature, and influential figures from various fields. For students who might struggle, we recommend using this as a group activity. For proficient students, this makes a great individual assignment. We also suggest using these to facilitate furt
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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George H.W. Bush Biography: Reading Comprehension & Questions w/ Answer Key
These no-prep biography worksheets (with answer keys) are designed for students around the 5th-9th grade reading level, and can accommodate grades from 5th-12th. While offering reading comprehension practice, this biography also teaches about history, literature, and influential figures from various fields. For students who might struggle, we recommend using this as a group activity. For proficient students, this makes a great individual assignment. We also suggest using these to facilitate furt
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Bill Clinton Biography: Reading Comprehension & Questions w/ Answer Key
These no-prep biography worksheets (with answer keys) are designed for students around the 5th-9th grade reading level, and can accommodate grades from 5th-12th. While offering reading comprehension practice, this biography also teaches about history, literature, and influential figures from various fields. For students who might struggle, we recommend using this as a group activity. For proficient students, this makes a great individual assignment. We also suggest using these to facilitate furt
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Andrew Jackson Biography: Reading Comprehension & Questions w/ Answer Key
These no-prep biography worksheets (with answer keys) are designed for students around the 5th-9th grade reading level, and can accommodate grades from 5th-12th. While offering reading comprehension practice, this biography also teaches about history, literature, and influential figures from various fields. For students who might struggle, we recommend using this as a group activity. For proficient students, this makes a great individual assignment. We also suggest using these to facilitate furt
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Millard Fillmore Biography: Reading Comprehension & Questions w/ Answer Key
These no-prep biography worksheets (with answer keys) are designed for students around the 5th-9th grade reading level, and can accommodate grades from 5th-12th. While offering reading comprehension practice, this biography also teaches about history, literature, and influential figures from various fields. For students who might struggle, we recommend using this as a group activity. For proficient students, this makes a great individual assignment. We also suggest using these to facilitate furt
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Abraham Lincoln Biography: Reading Comprehension & Questions w/ Answer Key
These no-prep biography worksheets (with answer keys) are designed for students around the 5th-9th grade reading level, and can accommodate grades from 5th-12th. While offering reading comprehension practice, this biography also teaches about history, literature, and influential figures from various fields. For students who might struggle, we recommend using this as a group activity. For proficient students, this makes a great individual assignment. We also suggest using these to facilitate furt
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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