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12th grade U.S. History professional documents for GATE
Women in the Civil War: Station Rotations (Primary Sources & Informational Text)
Diversify your syllabus. Get your secondary students up and moving using these Women in the Civil War Station Rotations. This adaption of a DBQ gets students into exploring authentic female sources and perspectives. Students will take an inquiry stance-- all stations help students answer the essential question, "How did the Civil War Challenge and Change the Role of Women & Notion of 'Womanhood' in American Society?”(Looking for "Women in the Civil War" for grades 4-7? Click here)One wom
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8th - 12th
Immigration and the Law - Internet Research Projects for High School
31 printable or digital pages for students to research immigration and the law. Students analyze who was targeted, how the public reacted, what the problems were with it, and what was happening globally or in the US at the time. Students investigate acts of congress, court cases, immigration operations, and presidential executive orders: Oath of Allegiance (1727), Naturalization Act of 1790, Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798, Naturalization Law of 1802, Fourteenth Amendment (1868), Chinese Exclusi
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9th - 12th
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Cesar Chavez Day Power Point Presentation
Power Point Presentation, Cesar Chavez Day, Civil Rights, Human Rights, Pesticides, Fair Wages, Farms, Migrant Farmworkers, Mexican Americans, Chicano Studies, Ethnic Studies, Heroes, Social Justice, Multicultural Education, Holidays and Celebrations, Birthday, California, Arizona, Politics, US Government, Farm Workers, United Farmworkers Union, Latino, Dolores Huerta, Robert Kennedy, Spanish Language, Cultural studies
26 Slide Power Point Presentation on the Legacy of Cesar Chavez. This prese
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2nd - 12th
Student Interest and Learning Style Survey for Social Studies
The Student Interest and Learning Style Survey for Social Studies is a great "get to know you" tool for the first day of school! This survey has students evaluate how they study, the type of learning environment most conducive for their learning, their class participation and the types of activities they find most beneficial. It also allows students to share other pertinent information with the teacher.
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The Constitutional Amendment Process: Notes, Lesson, and Math Activity Lesson
Looking for a way to teach the amendment process? I use this resource in my class; my student love learning about adding an amendment to the constitution. Take a break from your notes and readings, and try a little math in your social studies class.This Resource Includes:Notes Guided Notes Fraction fill in worksheetAmendment math worksheetVocabulary Failed Amendment worksheetWhat would happen if amendments were not added worksheetand much more!Want access to ALL of my civics resources? Join the
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: American Government and Civics Constitution Bundle
HISTORY DETECTIVE: Death of Meriwether Lewis (Lewis & Clark) w/ Primary Sources
For this installment of HISTORY DETECTIVE, students will review the mysterious death of famed explorer and American hero, Meriwether Lewis (of Lewis and Clark). This is an engaging and creative take on DBQs, with a heavy focus on SOURCING and CONTEXTUALIZING as your students think like historians (and detectives) to piece together the mystery. (Note: There is no "real" answer-- so students can't google the answer-- scientists and historians still don't know the truth about why Lewis died, or
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6th - 12th
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Student Letter to Senator: Argumentative Writing & Civics
Let your students voices be heard with this argumentative letter writing assignment!! Students will select a topic, research the topic, and write a letter using a thesis (claim) and supporting research to justify their claim. Then, mail the letter off so that your students can make their voices heard! (Stamps and envelopes not included)
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This lesson packet is takes your students through the basic steps of writing an argumentative letter to their Congressperson. The packet i
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3rd - 12th
Pacing Guide for US History / Social Studies - Scope and Sequence
This product is a treasure... a Pacing Guide for American History teachers, crafted by me, with CA Standards included. (Some school districts would call this pacing guide a "scope and sequence.") Also, I have just recently added the new California Framework Essential Questions to this document!Impress your principals, parents, and History Department with a carefully crafted, 36-week Pacing Guide. They will all think you are the most organized teacher! If you're a new teacher, this product is
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5th - 12th
American Government and Civics: John Locke and the Declaration of Independence
This item is apart of a bundle! Teaching the enlightenment? Use this lesson as a way to teach the philosophy of John Locke and his influence on the Founding Fathers. This can used in Interactive notebooks or as separate consumables You will Love this resource because:Provides 2 lesson versions for Gifted and Gen Ed classes. Collaborative Activity Critical Thinking ActivitiesNotes Declaration of Independence Analysis Editable PowerPointWant access to ALL of my civics resources? Join the Civics an
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6th - 12th
Topographical Salt Dough Map of the United States
It's ready for Distance Learning! This is a turn-key project. Assign it to your students and let the parents work with them. They can present it with pictures or video. The format is Google Slides, so you can alter it any way you see fit. There is a list of features that students must label. From mountains to bodies of water, basins to rivers, the goal is to get them familiar with the landscape of the United States. I am using this as a GATE enrichment project. But, it can be used with a
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4th - 12th
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Korea War and Vietnam War, Compare & Contrast, Memorials
This bundle is wonderful for accompanying your unit on the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Students can use the Compare and Contrast chart to keep track of the significant similarities and differences between the 2 wars (this is a Bloom's Taxonomy skill - higher order thinking!).
There is also a handout in which students can learn about the memorials - this in turn helps students review key facts about the wars, as well as learn about the significance and purpose of our nation's treasured monuments.
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7th - 12th
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Second Amendment: Research and Class Debate (Gr. 7-12)
No study of the Constitution or current events is complete without a well researched and organized class debate. This resource provides teacher and student guidance through the 2nd Amendment debate process-- researching the Amendment and its modern application, the debate format, and a written reflection to conclude.This bundle includes:- Ppt to guide class- Research organizers for student use- Four sourced documents to spur research- Sentence starters for debate participant use- Sideline orga
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Pearl Harbor Essay
A list of three critical essay questions sourced from strong historical sources to be answered by students. The question are both challenging and and require research skills to develop a strong essay response. Instructions are included.
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10th - 12th
President's Day Clip Art Washington-Lincoln COMBO Set {Messare Clips and Design}
***Note that this set is the same as the Lincoln and Washington sets, except you get bundled savings.**** The President George Washington and Abraham Lincoln Clipart bundle contains 59 high resolution full color and black line PNGs. The set is designed to be coupled with my other US Presidential mini spotlight sets. This is a great set for Presidents Day, or any early American History lesson plans. Many of the graphics are shown in the thumbnails. You can see all elements by clicking on the indi
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education
Systems of Government Student Created Gallery Walk
Having a hard time explaining systems of government? Use this student created gallery walk as a way for your students to think about and diagram systems of government. Gifted students will especially love this because it challenges them to think about how the power is distributed. Students will diagram how the power is distributed in a system of government and will walk around the room and guess their peers system of government. Watch your students as they make the systems of government easy to
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6th - 12th
Military Patriotic Clipart 4-Set COMBO {Messare Clips and Design}
Always save 10% with this bundled set from the original individual prices.
***Note that this set is the same as the MCD -
The Patriotic Frame Set!
The Huge Military Service Set.
The Cute Army Chinook Helicopters Set.
The Memorial Day Tribute Set.
This bundle currently contains over 100 high resolution full color and black & white images.
Many of the graphics are shown in the thumbnails. You can see all elements by clicking on the individual military set links above. Also don't forg
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
HISTORY DETECTIVE: Death of President Zachary Taylor - Primary Source Analysis
For this installment of HISTORY DETECTIVE, students will examine primary and secondary source documents and use evidence from those documents to justify their claim concerning a 170-year-old mystery: Who Killed President Zachary Taylor?
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On July 4, 1850- after only 16 months in office- President Zachary Taylor was in the middle of a heated battle over slavery in the new territories. The "Compromise of 1850" and its controversial Fugitive Slave Act was tearing the nation apart. He
Grades:
7th - 12th
Geography: Physical Landmarks in the United States
Have students mark up their maps and learn about physical landmarks in the United States!
This can be an extension activity to the geography packet and
gifted geography packet
Whats in this worksheet
- checklist for students to keep track of their work .
- make this worksheet into doodle notes and have students customize their worksheet
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-identify major physical landmarks in the United States
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: Civics U.S. Geography and Map Skills Bundle
"Party Through the Decades" Research Project
This is a great cooperative group or even independent research project for Social Studies! What a great way to wrap up the school year or just challenge some Gifted and Talented Students throughout the year. All the while learning about history, pop culture, economics, and trends of our history. They end with a fun party incorporating historical events and people of the decade, as well as, trends in fashion, music, foods, and the entire culture of the decade!
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4th - 12th
Social Reform Movements of the Jacksonian Era
Placards for a walkabout / gallery walk on the social reform movements of the Jacksonian Era. Each placard focuses on a reform leader and their movement. A matrix for gathering and summarizing information is included.
Elizabeth Cady Stanton -- Feminist Movement
William Lloyd Garrison -- Abolitionist Movement
Lyman Beecher -- Temperance Movement
Ralph Waldo Emerson -- Transcendentalist Movement
Elihu Burritt -- Pacifist Movement
Sylvester Graham -- Health Movement
Horace Mann -- Public Education
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7th - 12th
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US History - The 1970's & 80's Essential, Journal or Open Ended Question
TL/DR - This "Unit 10 - The 1970's & 80's Essential Questions" digital file, offers ready-to-print materials in vibrant color and printer-friendly black/white (45 slides each type). Aligned with Common Core. This resource ensures compliance with administrative standards, streamlining lesson planning for engaging and accessible teaching.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Introducing my "Unit 10 - The 1970
Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in: ALL US History A & B Units Essential, Journal or Open Ended Questions
NATO Phonetic Alphabet/Military Alphabet Activity for Kids
This activity is designed for students to be introduced to the NATO Phonetic Alphabet, in conjunction with facts about the usage in WWII. Students will read a short article explaining the alphabet and its history of integration into WWII, and answer a series of questions for deciphering the alphabet. This can serve as an extension, integration, or as a stand alone activity. This was written for upper Elementary, but can be integrated into any beginning unit on the Phonetic Alphabet/Military Alph
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4th - 12th
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Bundle of 2 - The Declaration of Independence & The US Constitution
In this a bundle of two separate power point presentations on the most significant documents in the history of the United States; the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution. The combined presentation includes 108 slides that are highly animated and editable so you can adjust these to fit your needs as required. Power point #1 is a 37 slide, highly animated, presentation on the Declaration of Independence - Full Version. (See the Note Below). Not only does it contain the elements of
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6th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
All About Memorial Day & Facts: 15 Slides PowerPoint ⭐ Honoring the Fallen ⭐
All About Memorial Day & Facts: 15 Slides PowerPoint Honoring The Memory of our Fallen Heroes All About Memorial Day & Facts: 15 Slides PowerPoint Honoring The Memory of our Fallen Heroes Teach your students or audience about the significance of Memorial Day with this informative and visually engaging PowerPoint presentation. This comprehensive resource provides 15 slides packed with facts, history, and images to honor the memory of our fallen heroes and commemorate their sacrifices.⭐ Ke
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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