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U.S. History Common Core WHST.9-10.1 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 This historical document was written to convince the world of the King's abuses and to let everyone know that the colonies no longer wanted to be in a relationship with Great Britain.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of Independence, students will use this assignment as a reinforcement to understand just what Jefferson wrote in this historical document.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: American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
US Imperialism Stations: Spanish-American War, Cuba, Philippines, China, Hawaii
Looking for an activity to teach United States imperialism? Introduce or summarize the Age of U.S. Imperialism with this stations set. Students explore the meaning of imperialism, arguments for and against imperialism, and the effects of imperialism. This stations activity includes primary sources and political cartoons to foster critical thinking about U.S. imperialism in Cuba, China, the Philippines, and Hawaii.Activity includes 15 stations on imperialism. Topics include: U.S. Imperialist argu
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9th - 12th
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WWII Propaganda Posters Activities and Project Print & Digital
Examine over a dozen famous WWII home front propaganda posters for the devices used, culminating learning with students creating posters of their own to address a current school problem.Let your principal decide whose poster has the winning message to transform your school’s culture!This plug-and-play PBL activity kit comes as a printable PDF and digital in Google Slides!Greatness is spotting persuasive devices at work and knowing how to use them for good. World War II was the U.S.’s greatest f
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: US History Activity and Project Kits Bundle Print & Digital
America The Story of Us Worksheets, Questions, Viewing Guide | All 12 Episodes
America The Story of Us, by the History Channel, is one of the best video series to show for any American or US History class. Teachers love the quality content, and students enjoy the engaging visuals! Certainly considered a classic by now, this series has 12 episodes ranging from the early setters of Jamestown, all the way through September 11th and the new millennium. This bundle contains questions for all 12 episodes of the series. By purchasing the bundle you save a whopping 50%! That's o
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5th - 12th
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Political Parties | Campaign Simulation Running for President
This presidential election simulation is an excellent way for students to comprehend all aspects of political parties and the campaigns needed to elect a presidential candidate - "Let's Get The Party Started!" The teacher will divide class into groups of 4 to 5 students per group. Each group will develop their own political party and choose a presidential candidate to represent their party. Using the included criteria, allow students a few class periods, or portions of class periods, to create
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5th - 12th
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End of World War II, Start of the Cold War worksheet - Global/US/World History
End of World War II, Start of the Cold War worksheet AIM: How did the end of World War II pave the way for the Cold War? To what extent was the Cold War inevitable? Common core compliant worksheet focusing on the Yalta Agreement and its aftermath Contains several student-centered activities designed to promote active engagement and critical thinking such as: Do now – Casualties of World War IIWhat’s Next for the Allies after World War II? – Problems/Issues facing the Allied Powers.Yalta Agree
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Bundle #6 - Expanded World War II - Global/US/World History
The Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan worksheet
The Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan worksheet AIM: How did the United States respond to the expansion of communism after World War II? Common core-compliant worksheet. Includes several activities designed to promote critical thinking, active engagement, and class discussion such as:Do now that appropriately sets up the lesson – Review of Yalta Agreement, Cold War, and satellite states.Rank-Talk-Write Activity Primary source analysis of a 1947 article by Diplomat George Kennan describing t
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: U.S. History MEGA Bundle
3 Branches of Government Unit - Activities Projects & DBQ
Explore the 3 Branches of Government with a critical lens, everything from the text of Articles I, II, and III and checks and balances to current members of Congress, the Cabinet, and the Supreme Court in this inquiry-driven, source-based PBL unit that asks, "How democratic is America's government really?"This unit covers:Expressed and implied powers of the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches of the federal governmentPerspectives on representative democracyCurrent members of Congress,
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Civics and Government Inquiry Full Course Curriculum for High School
Ronald Reagan and His Policies: Reaganomics, Iran-Contra Affair, Libya, Cold War
In this engaging, stations-based way to teach the policies of Ronald Reagan's presidency, students investigate many positive and negative aspects to his legacy to understand his role in American History. Students learn about his 1980 victory over Jimmy Carter, "Reaganomics", "trickle-down economics", the Iran-Contra Affair, the Reagan Doctrine, the Boland Amendments, Sandinistas and Contras, Ayatollah Khomeini, Hezbollah, Nicaragua, Operation El Dorado Canyon, Libya, the 1986 West Berlin bombin
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8th - 11th
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U.S. History 1880s-1980s ACTIVITIES Bundle! 40+ Projects, Stations, Wkshts, etc
Check out this bundle of my favorite activities from my American History course—from pre-colonization through Reconstruction! Get students active and engaged with these student-centered ACTIVITIES ranging from the 1880s-1980s!This bundle INCLUDES...12 Worksheets/Reading Activities Labor in the Gilded Age: Primary Source analysis for Workers’ Unions & Big BusinessTriangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire: Students Tweet as Eyewitnesses "Shut the Door" Nativist/Anti-Immigrant Speech from the 1920sUnite
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9th - 12th
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2025 Presidential Inaugural Address Activities Worksheet
Invite students to be active citizens by viewing the 2025 Presidential Inaugural Address, predicting, analyzing, evaluating, and discussing it throughout with this complete activity kit.As a BONUS you also get the State of the Union Analysis Kit to use the other three years! Both kits include mix-and-match activities that can be scaled up or down to challenge students at their level and to fit your time constraints. And these kits have been universally designed to use year after year. How easy i
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Civics and Government Inquiry Full Course Curriculum for High School
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First Thanksgiving: Fact vs. Fiction Evidence-based Reading Passage [Editable]
Do you want more no-prep reading passages? This is a non-fiction reading passage for middle school or high school that includes critical thinking questions about the fictionalized and true histories of Thanksgiving. As I create reading passage sets, I make sure that I focus on key literacy skills while leveraging historical content. I also ensure that I am asking students to analyze and apply the information from the text. This is perfect for distance learning or can be used for face to face as
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: History of Holidays Series Evidence-based Passages Growing Bundle
Thomas Paine Common Sense: Primary Source Activity | American History
Thomas Paine's Common Sense was a little pamphlet with big ideas! This primary source activity gives students a chance to read through and analyze the major paragraphs, or arguments, within his pamphlet while answering various questions. I created this mini-unit for my own classroom to help students understand this important document that shaped the course of Independence. You will find that this resource is challenging yet capable for all. Students are analyzing text from the 1700's which ca
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6th - 12th
Also included in: American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
Three Branches US Government | Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions
Teaching the branches of government is easy when using these two-sided worksheets. Students learn the necessary information about the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, such as what established the three branches, their functions, and their responsibilities in United States government. In total, there are 23 literal and 15 inferential questions. This activity can be used before teaching the branches, as last-minute sub plans, or to help reinforce concepts previously learned. The text
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7th - 10th
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American Revolution Stations Activity - Revolutionary War Centers - Digital
American Revolution stations packThis resource includes 7 stations that will enhance any US Revolutionary War unit. It is aligned to my American Revolution Unit Bundle. Each of the stations focuses on one aspect of the American Revolution. These engaging stations offer true student led learning opportunities. There is a PDF & a GOOGLE version of the stations so you can easily assign to your students if you are teaching virtually.Want to try a FREE stations pack? You can download my free Reco
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6th - 11th
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Franklin D. Roosevelt's Presidency: Great Depression-World War II
Franklin D. Roosevelt's presidency is one of my favorite units to teach in U.S. History as well as World History. Since it is one of my favorite units, I have worked hard over the years to develop resources that would captivate my students and help them step into history. I am offering all those resources in a discounted bundle for the first time! Here is the suggested order for the FDR's Presidency UnitWeek 11. Stock Market Crash - introduce the unit using this stock market simulation 2. The Gr
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7th - 11th
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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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America's Foundation Thematic PBL Unit Print & Digital
Lay a strong foundation for your modern U.S. History course with an examination of the FORE American values (Freedom, Opportunity, Representation, and Equality) established by Founding Fathers as well as activists throughout the 1800s in this unit that asks, "Who founded America's values?" This broad picture thematic unit reviews the first half of American history with a more mature nuance, making it perfect for your high school US History course that focuses on post-Reconstruction to the presen
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: US History Thematic Inquiry PBL Full Course Bundle Print & Digital
American Revolution Unit - Revolutionary War Lessons - Activities - PPT - Test
This curriculum unit includes 7 American Revolution lessons for 7 weeks of instruction & includes a printable & digital version. Some components are editable so you can tweak it to your students’ needs. Audios of the reading passages, quizzes, & tests are included. This is perfect for students with read-aloud accommodations. The included Revolutionary War lessons help you easily integrate literacy with your social studies content with graphic organizers that focus on one specific re
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7th - 11th
Judicial Branch Bill of Rights Supreme Court Civil Liberties Inquiry Unit
Dig into civil liberties in the Bill of Rights, the 9 Justices of the Supreme Court, and landmark Supreme Court cases of free speech, privacy, criminal rights, and equality in this inquiry-driven, primary source-based unit that asks, “How are my Constitutional rights defined?” This unit covers:Article III of the US Constitution Bill of Rights & the 14th Amendment's Equal Protection ClauseFederal Courts System & Supreme CourtHow a Case gets to the Supreme Court9 Current Supreme JusticesSt
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Civics and Government Inquiry Full Course Curriculum for High School
Potsdam Conference, Berlin Airlift, Nuremberg Trials Stations Activity Resource
This detailed stations activity on the Potsdam Conference, the Nuremberg Trials, the Berlin Airlift (and more), students focus on the Yalta and Potsdam Conferences and, after investigation, students decide if the Potsdam Conference was a failure or a success. Students begin with an introductory background reading assignment with four overarching questions on the Yalta Conference, the changing political landscape before the Potsdam Conference that ended WWII, and the agreements between Truman, A
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6th - 10th
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How to Write the DBQ AP US History: 13 APUSH Practice DBQs Worksheets!
The purpose of this bundle is to do one thing- make sure students are ready by May to CRUSH THE APUSH DBQ! Included are 13 practice DBQ worksheets to develop students' ability to master the DBQ for the AP US History exam. These are quick and easy for students to practice writing short structured DBQ paragraphs and quick and easy for you to grade! These can be completed in class or as homework and should take students between 25-40 minutes but can be extended to a longer lesson if the teacher de
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10th - 12th
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President James Monroe and the Era of Good Feelings worksheet
President James Monroe and the Era of Good Feelings worksheet AIM: To what extent was the presidency of James Monroe truly an “Era of Good Feelings”? Common core-compliant worksheet. Includes several activities designed to promote critical thinking, active engagement, and class discussion such as:Do now that appropriately sets up the lesson - War of 1812Secondary source context on the time period.Era of Good Feelings Jigsaw Activity Small groups of students analyze readings about different event
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: U.S. History MEGA Bundle
Op-Ed Essay - Opinion Argumentative Writing - Civics ELA Research Project
Use this complete op-ed argumentative essay kit to upgrade your Social Studies or ELA class with an authentic project that makes your students real agents of change in their local community!Cultivating great writing skills isn’t hard. You just need the scaffolded, step-by-step directions and models in one low-prep, everything's-included project kit.This resource comes in both print PDF and paperless Google files for your flexibility!Greatness is sharing one's ideas with the real world to create
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Essay Letter Writing Projects - How to Write Opinion College Essays
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