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Free middle school U.S. History thematic unit plans
Gabby Douglas: Free Differentiated Biography Passages and Reading Comprehension
Your big kids will love reading about Olympic gymnastics champion, Gabby Douglas! It's a great way to integrate social studies and literacy with a high-interest topic. The entire file is a print and go, so that you have more time to teach and need less to time prep.
The biography passage comes in three different reading levels, allowing you to easily differentiate for your students. Passages are leveled at 3-3.5, 4-5, and 6-7.
The following are included with the set of passages:
• short
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
NATIVE AMERICANS- Social Studies Notebooking- Intro & Vocabulary Packet
I've been using notebooking in Social Studies for almost a year now, and I love it! My notebooking units involve a lot of reading, and we'll focus on reading skills, such as summarizing, looking for main idea and details, highlighting important information, taking notes, etc. My students have loved watching their notebooks grow throughout the school year and enjoy looking back at what they have learned.
This 16 page Intro & Vocabulary packet is the first part of my Native Americans unit
Grades:
3rd - 7th
Intro to Colonies: Jamestown -- England's First Colony (35 slides)
I have this product available in multiple formats: Google, Microsoft, PDF, etc. Please email me at sjewitt@enoriveracademy.org if you prefer another format and I can provide that!35 slide Power Point Presentation about the first permanent English settlement: Jamestown. Includes: Many images and discussion questionsDiscussion questions can be used as think-pair-share, brainstorming, whole group, or individual response questions. Visit my store for other Social Studies resources: https://www.teach
Grades:
4th - 10th
State Float Project Student Guidelines Letter & Rubric
This is a student letter with guidelines and grading rubric for a state float project. It is set up for students to participate in regional study of states with group presentation of the floats at the end of the unit. What a fun way to get students to learn about the beauty and splendor of the United States.
Includes:
Student Letter (great for parent questions also)
Grading Rubric
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
Taxes & Acts (Intolerable, tea, stamp) Notes Page - American Revolution
Stamp act! Townsend acts! Tea tax! "No taxation without representation!"This is a FREE notetaking page on the most popular acts & taxes. This can be used during the lesson or as a graded worksheet after the lesson. Have students write sentences, paragraphs, bullet points, or draw pictures (differentiation & accommodations!). Can even be used during the first 2 episodes of Liberty's Kids (episodes 101 & 102). Maybe use it before as a preview of notesThis is a part of a complete unit
Grades:
4th - 7th
Black History Month Read Aloud Planning Guide
Black History Month Read Aloud Planning GuideLooking for a week-at-a-glance guide for Black History Month? This Google Slide Resource is a great way to help plan the read aloud books for the month! If you're looking for a planning guide for Black History Month then you will love this resource! It's filled with rich stories that your scholars will love! The resource include:-Pre-Made Black History Planning Guide with read-aloud links, art activity, and discussion questions.-Blank Black History Pl
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Grades:
K - 8th
The Colonial Barter Game
A Barter game perfect for introducing or wrapping up a unit on Colonial America and/or Economics!
Students, together in groups, try to trade to acquire all the items in their "shopping" list!
***Teacher Adaptable!!***
Teachers can adapt the game to make the difficulty fit their class!
This download is equipped with the following:
- Teacher instructions on how to use
- Student sheet with shopping list and reasons why you need the item
- Reference sheet of items and their worth
- Trading cards
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Grades:
1st - 8th
If I Had Been At Ellis/Angel Island - Internet activity
Students explore immigration at the turn of the century through Ellis Island and,later through Angel Island. They visit websites; view photos and short videos; read and discusss related books; and use graphic organizers to record their findings. Songs, poems, plays and dioramas allow them to share their interpretations with peers and parents. Interviewing immigrants is an optional but important part of the project.This fifteen page detailed lesson contains suggested websites, books,assessment an
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4th - 6th
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Overview of the 17th Century Lapbook with Study Guide
Learn all about the beginning times of our country with this lapbook that covers many of the important events that occurred in the 17th century. (1600-1699)
Topics include:
Native Americans-The First Americans,
Who was King James?,
Who were the Puritans?
Who were the Separatists?,
The Pilgrims Come to America-Jamestown,
Capt. John Smith Saves Jamestown,
Pocahontas-Indian Princess,
The Puritans Come to America-Mayflower Journey,
The First Laws-Mayflower Compact,
Squanto Helps the New Settle
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Grades:
2nd - 7th
Star Spangled Banner and the War of 1812
This nine-page curriculum unit combines the history of the national anthem of the United States with it's writing during the War of 1812. The free version contains the story and research. The complete unit includes vocabulary, spelling, puzzles, comprehension worksheets, maps and more.
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Grades:
4th - 6th
8th Grade United States History Pacing Guide FREEBIE with Suggested Activities
Attention 8th Grade Early United States History teachers! Are you struggling to plan your year's curriculum? Look no further than this FREE flexible pacing guide. This guide includes a month-by-month list of topics and suggested activities, fully editable and adaptable to your specific needs and requirements. Based on the New Jersey Social Studies standards but suitable for use in other states as well, this guide is the perfect tool to streamline your lesson planning and ensure that you're meeti
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8th, Staff
President's Day Unit
This is a suggested 6-7 day unit for celebrating and learning about Abraham Lincoln and George Washington!Students will:-watch videos-take virtual field trips through Nearpod-take notes-make a Venn diagram-write a compare/contrast paragraph-optional: create an AMAZING agamograph project. This project is linked as it is someone else's TPT product (Under $4).
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Space Theme Classroom Decor
FREE - Space Theme Classroom Decor (Apollo 11).One free space theme classroom decor mini poster of Apollo 11.Related to the mighty 724 USA Images for K-6.More from the store...Weekly Magazine packages:Grades K-6 -- $14.99 (100 issues, 1100 pages)Grades K-2 -- $7.99 (50 issues, 550 pages) Grades 3-6 -- $7.99 (50 issues, 550 pages)Grades K-1 -- $6.99 (25 issues, 275 pages) Grades 1-2 -- $6.99 (25 issues, 275 pages)Grades 3-4 -- $6.99 (25 issues, 275 pages)Grades 5-6 -- $6.99 (25 issue
Grades:
1st - 8th
World War 2
FREE - World War 2 Printable (USS Hornet).One free World War II printable of the USS Hornet. Related to the mighty 724 USA Images for K-6.More from the store...Weekly Magazine packages:Grades K-6 -- $14.99 (100 issues, 1100 pages)Grades K-2 -- $7.99 (50 issues, 550 pages) Grades 3-6 -- $7.99 (50 issues, 550 pages)Grades K-1 -- $6.99 (25 issues, 275 pages) Grades 1-2 -- $6.99 (25 issues, 275 pages)Grades 3-4 -- $6.99 (25 issues, 275 pages)Grades 5-6 -- $6.99 (25 issues, 275 pages)K-3
Grades:
1st - 8th
US Government
FREE - US Government Printable (Blue Angels).One free US government printable of the Blue Angels. Related to the mighty 724 USA Images for K-6.More from the store...Weekly Magazine packages:Grades K-6 -- $14.99 (100 issues, 1100 pages)Grades K-2 -- $7.99 (50 issues, 550 pages) Grades 3-6 -- $7.99 (50 issues, 550 pages)Grades K-1 -- $6.99 (25 issues, 275 pages) Grades 1-2 -- $6.99 (25 issues, 275 pages)Grades 3-4 -- $6.99 (25 issues, 275 pages)Grades 5-6 -- $6.99 (25 issues, 275 page
Grades:
1st - 8th
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50 U.S. States. PENNSYLVANIA. Freebie
315) 50 US-PAFREEBIE resource to learn about PENNSYLVANIA.Another Great packet to learn about 50 US States.This packet is a collaboration with artist Ron Leishman. Toons are created by Ron Leishman. Other clipart are created by TpT authors : Maps by Dancing Crayon Designs and State symbols by Clipartino.Color and b&w FlashCards ( State Flags, Maps, Area/Dimensions, Fast facts PENNSYLVANIA symboLSEasel Activity included.This resource includes a ready-to-use interactive activity students can c
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Grades:
1st - 6th
US History Notebooking Page
United States history event notebooking page. Open ended writing prompts and places for illustrated narrations. Adaptable to multiple ages/grades. Great for unit studies, literature based curriculum, book reports, classical and charlotte mason homeschooling or just for fun!
Grades:
K - 6th
This is Your Life: George Washington
This is Your Life: George WashingtonThis is the first of the Founding Fathers Series. All items in this series will contain general facts, quotes, the Fun Five, links to videos, virtual tours (where possible), and more!The George Washington edition contains:The truth about the cherry tree Fun Five Fact pageGeneral statistics: Career, life, politicsVirtual Tour of Mount VernonVirtual Tour of the Fred W Smith Library to Study George WashingtonVideo link to a discussion of the first InaugurationQuo
Grades:
1st - 8th
Comparative Timeline Project: History Assessment for the Thematic Classroom
This free Comparative Timeline Project is a great supplemental activity to a traditional history classroom, but can also serve as an anchor for a history classroom with a thematic approach. In both situations, it gives students a chance to apply what they have learned in a visual way that helps them comprehend time and historical context that can be difficult to do in a traditional classroom.A Traditional Timeline Vs. A Comparative TimelineWhen creating a traditional timeline, one is putting thi
Grades:
6th - 12th
8th Grade U.S. History Texas STAAR unit/lesson pacing guides
Use this to help layout your lessons for this year. You can also visit my YouTube for all these lessons uploaded with STAAR questions embedded into the lesson, these videos are also already posted onto edpuzzle.comMy unit guides (which contain a unit summary, essential questions list and one-pager assignment on the back) can be found here https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/US-History-Unit-guides-with-summaries-and-one-pager-assignment-6888944
Grades:
8th
Sing-a-Long Booklet of the Lyrics to Schoolhouse Rocks America
I have created a compilation of lyrics from the classic songs from "Schoolhouse Rocks America" videos. Mnemonic learning has proven to not only help retention of information but also provide a fun learning activity for both students and teachers. The Schoolhouse Rock videos have given almost 50 years of unforgettable songs and cartoons that stay with the audience for decades longer than most lessons provided in classrooms today. As a student, I utilized them repeatedly in school to remember gram
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Grades:
3rd - 10th
US History Pacing Plan Calendar - ENL Curriculum - 2023-2024
Hello everyone! I wanted to share my pacing plan for the 2023-2024 school year with you all. It is based on the NYS Framework, 11.1-11.11, geared toward my ENL students. I hope you find it helpful!Are you looking for more ENL materials?Full US History Curriculum:https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/US-History-Full-Curriculum-1600-to-Modern-Day-English-and-Spanish--8415981Full US History Curriculum, Google Doc version:https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/US-History-Full-Curriculum-G
Grades:
5th - 12th
The Emancipation Proclamation - primary document - an introduction to Juneteenth
This unit is a useful addition to your Juneteenth activities. The Emancipation Proclamation went into effect on January 1st, 1863. Other than our Declaration of Independence and our Constitution, there is no more important primary document in our nation’s history. I hope that the common core activities I’ve prepared will open this document for young people. I’ve provided the full text of the Proclamation, vocabulary building, directed reading, reciprocal teaching questions and a poster assignme
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8th - 11th
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Changing History One Lad at a Time SAMPLE FREEBIE - John, Paul, George, and Ben
Students read "John, Paul, George, and Ben" by Lane Smith. Then they create a biography sheet focusing on how each founder got their reputation.
This packet includes:
- planning sheet for creating a story about another person in history
For more activities, please check out the full package here.
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Grades:
2nd - 7th
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