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Middle school U.S. History lessons $5-10
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Activity: Primary Source Analysis and Questions
The Declaration of Independence can be a daunting document for teachers to explain to students, but this primary source lesson will help students understand the major themes and concepts within the document itself. Though Thomas Jefferson's Declaration was written in the 18th century, this worksheet has proven to be a fantastic, big-picture way for today's students to study such an important writing without becoming overwhelmed. The Declaration is really just a big "break-up letter" from the co
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7th - 12th
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Articles of Confederation and Constitution PowerPoint and Guided Notes
This 57 slide PowerPoint presentation on the creation of a New Nation covers a myriad of topics including:- Critical Period- Creation of the Articles of Confederation and the role of John Dickinson- Structure of government under the Articles of Confederation- Accomplishments of the Articles of Confederation- Weaknesses and problems of the Articles of Confederation including Shay's Rebellion- Annapolis Convention- Philadelphia or Constitutional Convention- Creation of the Constitution including V
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7th - 12th
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The Holocaust PowerPoint Lesson and Guided Notes for Students (Print & Digital)
This 58 slide PowerPoint presentation on the Holocaust includes: Brief Background (Hitler's rise to power)Economic BoycottConcentration CampsNuremberg LawsKristallnachtGhettosThe Final SolutionWarsaw Ghetto UprisingLiquidation of the GhettosRighteous Among the Nation and ResistanceResistance in DenmarkResistance in BulgariaWorld ResponseMS St. LouisLiberation of Concentration and Death CampsResultsNuremberg Trials What's included in the download:*Editable PowerPoint presentation (58 slides, text
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8th - 11th
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1920s PowerPoint and Guided Notes on Prohibition, the Roaring '20s, and more!
Are you stressing over teaching the Roaring Twenties to your middle or high school students? No need to create your own 1920s PowerPoint and guided notes, I've done the work for you! Take the prep work off of your plate with this ready-to-go 81 slide PowerPoint and guided notes set covers the decade from 1920-1929. Print and digital versions are both included to give you the flexibility to meet the needs of your students.As you cover the topics included in the PowerPoint, students will follow al
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8th - 11th
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Reconstruction PowerPoint & Guided Notes (Print and Digital)
This 56 slide PowerPoint presentation covers the period of Reconstruction after the American Civil War beginning with Lincoln's Plan and ending with the South after Reconstruction.It includes the following topics:- Lincoln's Plan (10% Plan)- 13th Amendment- Reactions to Lincoln's Plan- Wade-Davis Bill- Assassination of Lincoln- Johnson's Plan- Reactions to Johnson's Plan- Johnson v. Congress- Radical Republicans- Congressional Reconstruction- Freedman's Bureau- 14th Amendment- Military Reconstru
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8th - 11th
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Declaration of Independence Activity - Declaration Detectives
Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to teach the Declaration of Independence to your middle school and high school students? This Declaration detective activity is perfect to help your class dig into what the The Declaration of Independence is really about. Through this resource, students will leave with a deeper understanding of the reasons why the colonists decided to break ties with England and become their own nation.What is Included:-Teacher Tips (2-pages) -Introductory Handout (colo
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: American Revolution - Revolutionary War Bundle of Activities
13 Colonies PowerPoint & Guided Notes
This 80 slide PowerPoint presentation covers the New England, Middle, and Southern Colonies. It includes the following topics:- Mercantilism- Joint Stock Companies- Types of Colonies (Charter, Proprietary, Charter)- Roanoke- Jamestown (hardships, tobacco, introduction of slavery, House of Burgesses, Bacon's Rebellion)- Plymouth Colony (Pilgrims, Mayflower, Mayflower Compact, first Thanksgiving)- Massachusetts Bay Colony (Puritans, City on a Hill, dissenters)- Rhode Island (Roger Williams)- Conne
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8th - 11th
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US Constitution Activity - Constitution Detectives
If you are looking to teach the US Constitution in a fun and engaging way, then you will want to check out our Constitution Detectives activity! Reading and understanding the US Constitution can be difficult for students. This detective activity is perfect to help your class dig into what the Constitution is really about. Through this resource, students will leave with a deeper understanding of the three branches of government and how our democracy works.Students will be learning about key vocab
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: United States Historical Documents Bundle
1930s and the Great Depression during Hoover and FDR PowerPoint & Guided Notes
This 74 slide PowerPoint presentation on the Great Depression and the 1930s includes: -Great Depression-Hoover's Presidency-Hawley-Smoot Tariff-Dust Bowl-Bonus Army-Election of 1932-FDR and the New Deal-Fireside Chats-Banking Holiday-FDIC-20th Amendment-21st Amendment-AAA-NRA-PWA-TVA-CCC-Securities & Exchange Act-2nd New Deal-Wagner Act-REA-Social Security-Dr. Francis Townsend-WPA-New Deal opposition-Election of 1936-Court Packing-Fair Labor Standards Act-New Deal & African Americans-New
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8th - 11th
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Causes of the Civil War Power Point Presentation
This 65 slide PowerPoint presentation on the events leading to or causes of the Civil War begins with Nat Turner's Rebellion and ends with the attack on Ft. Sumter and includes the following topics:- Nat Turner's Revolt- Nullification Crisis- Presidential Elections of 1848, 1852, 1856, 1860- Henry Clay & Compromise of 1850- Fugitive Slave Act- Uncle Tom's Cabin- Stephen Douglas & Kansas-Nebraska Act (including Bleeding Kansas & Lecompton Constitution)- Establishment of Republican Par
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8th - 12th
Also included in: Causes of the Civil War Unit Bundle of Lessons, Activities, Maps
Hamilton The Musical - Close Reading About the Revolutionary War
Use Hamilton the Musical to enhance your unit on The American Revolution!
Hamilton fever is strong in my house. My sixteen year old daughter caught it first - singing the songs, proudly wearing her “Young Scrappy and Hungry” t-shirt. I thought it was great, but I also thought it was for older kids. It was only when I saw my 10 year old son singing along with his sister that I started thinking that I could harness the brilliance of Hamilton the Musical to get my 4th graders excited about a
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4th - 6th
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Presidencies of Washington, Adams, Jefferson & Madison PowerPoint & Guided Notes
This 85 slide PowerPoint presentation on a New Republic covers the presidencies of George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison including the following topics:- Washington's creation of a cabinet- the first cabinet- Judiciary Act of 1789- Hamilton's Financial Program- French Revolution, Citizen Genet, Proclamation of Neutrality- Jay Treaty- Pinckney Treaty- Whiskey Rebellion- Washington's 2 term precedent and Farewell Address- Election of 1796- Alien & Sedition Acts- XY
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8th - 11th
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World War 1 (World War I) PowerPoint and Guided Notes for U.S. History
This engaging 103 slide PowerPoint presentation covers the United States in World War I. 12 pages of visually appealing guided notes help students follow along with the presentation. Digital versions for distance learning are also included to make your life easier!This resource covers:Peace organization before the war (Pan American Union, Hague Conferences)Long term causes of the war (Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism)Assassination of Franz FerdinandThe Schlieffen PlanEurope goes t
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8th - 11th
Western Expansion of the United States PowerPoint & Guided Notes
This 52 slide PowerPoint presentation covers Manifest Destiny and the expansion of the United States between 1836-1850 from Texas independence through the California Gold Rush and includes the following topics:- Manifest Destiny- Texas War for Independence (settlement of Texas, Santa Anna, Sam Houston, Alamo, Goliad, San Jacinto)- issue of Texas statehood - Presidential Elections of 1836, 1840, 1844, 1848- Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, James K. Polk, Zachary Taylor, Milla
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8th - 11th
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American Revolution: Causes of the American Revolution PowerPoint & Guided Notes
This 97 slide PowerPoint presentation covers the events that led to the American Revolution beginning with the Navigation Acts, Enlightenment, and the Great Awakening and through the tax acts and boycotts to the Declaration of Independence (1651-1776). It's designed for secondary teachers who plan on spending a week or two (or more) covering the events that led to the Revolutionary War. If you are looking for something to help you quickly cover or review the road to revolution, you may like my R
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8th - 11th
American Revolution Battles Lesson Set: Stations, Google Maps & Game Activity
Options, options, options! You are going to love this activity set! This American Revolution Battles lesson set has three activity choices in one. Students learn about ten battles of the American Revolution with either station readings, a Google map activity, or a fun game! This activity set covers all of the bases with or without technology and allows teachers to choose what works best for their classes and teaching style. The activities can be done individually, or they can be easily broken up
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5th - 12th
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Era of Good Feelings PowerPoint & Notes (Monroe, Early Industry, and More )
This 69 slide PowerPoint presentation covers the Era of Good Feelings from 1815-1824.It includes the following topics:- Henry Clay's American System (tariffs, 2nd Bank of United States, internal improvements)- Tariff of 1816- Elections of 1816 and 1820- Presidency of James Monroe- Virginia Dynasty- Panic of 1819- McCulloch v. Maryland- Gibbons v. Ogden- Western settlement- New states (Indiana, Mississippi, Illinois, Alabama, Maine, Missouri)- Rush-Bagot Agreement- Treaty of 1818- Spanish Florida
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8th - 11th
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US History Civics Thematic Inquiry Activity Kit for First Day Back to School
Handed out your syllabus and completed a few icebreakers. Now what?Building a larger theme and relevant inquiry is crucial in the first week of your U.S. History or Civics class. These 6 tried-and-true activities will start your year strong and set you up to make meaningful real-world and personal connections throughout the year! So many ways to use these activities, including: Complete a few in your US History class and a few others in your American Government or Civics class Try out a few to k
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Civics and Government Inquiry Full Course Curriculum for High School
Assimilation of Native Americans: Indian Boarding Schools (STATIONS)
Through these primary source analysis stations, your students will gain an understanding of the assimilation of Native Americans in the United States following the Civil War, due to the use of Indian boarding schools. Through readings, photographs, and interviews, your students will analyze primary sources to learn the laws and history surrounding the schools in the United States, as well understand the negative impact these government instituted school experiences have had on Native American ch
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5th - 8th
American Revolution – Important People Research Project - Revolutionary War
This American Revolution mini-research project is designed to be fun and meaningful! During this research project, students will research an important historical figure from the American Revolution. Students will present their research in an interactive pop-up profile card.As students develop their projects, they will learn about conducting research, validating sources, taking notes, avoiding plagiarism, and compiling their research.Guided questions are included to help students conduct targeted
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4th - 7th
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Design a Lab Coat Activity No Prep Science Project - End of Year Activities
Looking for a fun, no prep project that integrates science, art, and literacy AND keeps kids engaged? Your students will love designing a lab coat template for a famous historic or modern scientist, inventor, doctor, astronaut, engineer, or other STEM figure and it will quickly become one of *your* favorite activities too. Perfect as an end of year or after testing activity, students think critically and work independently as they apply their knowledge to design a lab coat for one of the 56 men
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5th - 12th
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New England Colonies Doodle Notes and Digital Guided Notes
Engage students with these New England Colonies doodle notes. These doodle notes cover the colonization of the Plymouth Colony, the Massachusetts Bay Colony, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and New Hampshire. They also include King Philip's War and the Salem Witch Trials.What's included with the printed Doodle Notes:*Teacher directions (2 pages)*Doodle notes with blanks for students to fill in and color as you cover the information on the handout. (7 pages; uneditable PDF)**Fill-in-the-blank version
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6th - 11th
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50 States and Capitals Interactive Notebook - 50 Nifty United States
This 50 States and Capitals Interactive Notebook is an all-in-one package! It includes an Interactive Notebook for each of the 50 States and Capitals. It also includes a lesson with interactive links to songs, videos, and other supporting materials to help your students get excited about learning about their country! Each lesson covers the states' capital, flower, bird, flag, and animal, plus sprinkled in are some interesting facts about the state. There are also several National Landmarks and S
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2nd - 6th
Allied Leaders of World War 2 Pop Up Figures Lesson Plan
World War 2 Allied Leaders Pop Up PowerPoint and Interactive Notebook LessonThis wonderfully creative lesson has students creating pop up figures of 7 Allied leaders who helped lead their nations to victory in World War II! Included is a printable sheet with 7 people for your students to cut out: Franklin D. Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, Charles de Gaulle, Dwight Eisenhower, George S. Patton, Douglas MacArthur, and Bernard Montgomery. Students then place these onto an included world map that co
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7th - 11th
Also included in: World History PowerPoint Bundle Part 3: French Revolution - Modern World
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