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Middle school U.S. History thematic unit plans under $5
Selma (2014): Document Based Question Bundle (Movie Guide + Essay Outline + DBQ)
**** If you purchase this product, you do not have to purchase the movie guide separately! This bundle includes the movie guide! DBQs are an excellent way to hit most of the Common Core standards in your class. If there is one activity that encapsulates the requirements of the Common Core - the DBQ is it! This DBQ is designed to help students combine their knowledge of the movie "Selma" with primary/secondary source documents! This is a great culminating activity for the movie!Prompt: Analyze th
Grades:
8th - 12th
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Alexander Hamilton Musical the Whiskey Rebellion Rap Battle Assessment
Hamilton vs. Jefferson - Hamilton the Musical in the Classroom - Rap Battle NOTE: This project is really fun! You will find your students obsessively rapping the lyrics from Hamilton with their own twist. They will write and re-write their raps even after the project is due. They will come to you with every rewrite and "burn" that they script. Be prepared for the enthusiasm! This unit combines the lyrics from two songs from "Hamilton the Musical" with Social Studies curriculum and common core.
Grades:
6th - 9th
Road to the American Revolution DBQ Document-Based Questions
American RevolutionDocument-Based Questions (DBQs) are a great way to expose students to primary sources as well as to make them think about an event in history and respond to it. This unit can be used in a few ways. You can project the full-page images on my board so that we can discuss them, and then the students answer the DBQ in their notebooks. I have also included the DBQs in printable format so that your students can answer on paper and digital Google Forms that you can send electronicall
Grades:
4th - 6th
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World War I Unit: Webquest, Map, Project, Readings, Graphic Organizer, Quiz
Ah, so much pressure to do a *Great job teaching the *Great War! This bundle is your answer – it is filled with reading materials, maps, graphic organizers, project ideas, and other curricular gems to spice up your unit.
Included:
• A WWI Map
• Webquest or Text book Scavenger hunt to learn about the countries involved
• Project
• Reading: Causes of WWI (ANIMAL: Alliances, Nationalism, Imperialism, Militarism, Assassination, Leaders)
• The Chain Reaction of Alliances – how each country became
Grades:
6th - 10th
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United States Geography Worksheets
Let Your Students Have Fun As They Study The States!Looking for a way to learn more about the different states in America? Then check out these United States Worksheets! This packet has one sheet for each state, with key information like the state motto, nickname, abbreviation, capital, and popular cities. So whether you're looking to brush up on your geography or just want to learn more about America's history and culture, these worksheets are a great resource. Get started learning today!*This
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Grades:
1st - 6th
This Land Is Your Land - powerpoint
Here is a powerpoint presentation that accompanies the song "This Land Is Your Land". I use it in my class when I teach patriotic songs. There are 40 gorgeous slides with high quality pictures and lyrics. There is creative animation included with many of the slides as well.
*There are a total of 4 verses included.
*There is NO music track included.
*If you like this powerpoint...you may also like the following:
America the Beautiful - powerpoint
God Bless America - powerpoint
My Country '
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Grades:
PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Rocky IV (1985): A Cold War Study Activity & Complete Movie Guide
This product's purpose is twofold: 1) introduce students to the propaganda and beliefs Americans held during the Cold War, 2) to provide a viewing guide with Cold War connections for Rocky IV. The movie “Rocky IV” was made in 1985 during a period of the Cold War when tensions were boiling between the United States and the Soviet Union (USSR). The film pits the world-boxing champion Rocky Balboa (an American) against the Russian, Ivan Drago (supported by the Soviet Union). The movie reflects Cold
Grades:
8th - 12th
American Revolution Battles in the North–Revolutionary War Lesson & Activities
American Revolution Battles of the North uses Nonfiction Informational Text, THREE INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK ASSIGNMENTS, and a balanced mix of other engaging hands-on activities to teach students about the American Revolution Victory in Trenton, the Battle of Saratoga, the attempt to capture the American Capital, the Winter at Valley Forge, and France's help to end the American Revolution:
• COMPLETE Lesson of Nonfiction Informational Text-we provide all CONTENT!
• Questions to assess Informationa
Grades:
4th - 8th
Bill of Rights Mini-Unit
Are you looking for engaging, thought-provoking Bill of Rights activities for your students? This is the packet for you! These activities use the original text of the Bill of Rights and are appropriate for 5th through 8th grade students.
Contents of this packet:
Page 3: Original text of the Bill of Rights
Pages 4-7: Unwrapping the Bill of Rights- I listed each Amendment and defined difficult words. Students are asked to review each Amendment and re-write it in their own words.
Pages 8-9:
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Bill of Rights Common Core Unit
Bill of Rights
Activities Common Core Aligned
The following activities can be used with 4th – 8th grades to accompany your lessons about the Bill of Rights. There are a multitude of YouTube videos, PowerPoints, and internet sites that do a fabulous job of teaching and reviewing the information in the first ten amendments to our Constitution.
The following activities are meant to supplement and enhance your social studies curriculum with:
Reading comprehension activity
Multiple choic
Grades:
4th - 8th
Native Americans DBQ Document-Based Questions
Native AmericansDocument-Based Questions (DBQs) are a great way to expose students to primary sources as well as to make them think about an event in history and respond to it. This unit can be used in a few ways. You can project the full-page images on my board so that we can discuss them, and then the students answer the DBQ in their notebooks. I have also included the DBQs in printable format so that your students can answer on paper and digital Google Forms that you can send electronically.
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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Presidents' Day George Washington PowerPoint
Join George Washington as he guides you through some important moments in his life, in this engaging PowerPoint show! Some of the topics covered are:BirthMarriageResidencyPresidencyFrench and Indian WarRevolutionary WarDeathBonus coloring page of the colonial flag with 13 starsPlease be sure to check out the preview, which includes every slide included in the product. This PowerPoint is not intended to cover any topic in depth, or to touch on every part of Washington's life. It serves as a mini
Grades:
1st - 8th
Civil War Activities
This file contains activities to help students better understand the Civil War. The following activities are included:*Reading passages and graphic organizers for Lincoln, Lee, Grant, Davis, and Jackson*Posters of important people and the Emancipation Proclamation*Booklet to make that includes major events: Battle of Fort Sumter, Battle of Gettysburg, Uncle Tom’s Cabin, John Brown and Harpers Ferry Raid, Sherman’s March to the Sea, Appomattox Courthouse*Graphic organizers: Important Events and
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4th - 6th
9/11 PowerPoint - FOR KIDS!
This is a brief explanation of the attacks on 9/11 as well as how people came together as Americans afterward. The images used in this presentation are safe for child viewing. One image shows smoke billowing out of the Twin Towers, but no fire/planes/people.
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Grades:
1st - 8th
Also included in: 9/11 BUNDLE - DISCUSSION AID AND CRAFTIVITY
13 Colonies and Colonial Life Settlements
This product is complete with 32 pages of readings, map skills and activites all about the settlement of the 13 colonies. It even includes 24 study guide cards and an easy to grade 20 point test. There is no prep work needed. This product can be used as a stand alone or supplement to your colonies unit. It is perfect for 4th, 5th, and 6th graders. Topics included in this unit are:*13 Colonies*Break down of the three Regions*New England Region*Middle Colonies Region*Southern Colonies Region*A f
Grades:
4th - 6th
Presidents' Day- Abraham Lincoln PowerPoint
Celebrate Presidents' Day with this engaging and colorful PowerPoint presentation! 20 slides that will teach your class about Abraham Lincoln's life, presidency, the Civil War and death. Please note that this is a very basic lesson intended for grades 2-6 and is not editable. Please look at the preview slides before purchasing. Check out my George Washington PowerPoint too! Other PowerPoints available:Chinese New YearMartin Luther King Jr.St. Patrick's DayChristmas Around the WorldGeorge Washing
Grades:
1st - 6th
World History END of the YEAR culminating Project - Museum Curator
Introducing "Museum Curator Project: Unleash Your Students' Creativity!"Are you searching for an exciting and comprehensive end-of-year project that will captivate your students' imaginations? Look no further! Our Museum Curator Project offers an immersive experience where students step into the role of a curator and design their own mock museum brochure.In this project, students have the opportunity to showcase their knowledge and creativity by highlighting significant events and artifacts from
Grades:
7th - 12th
NATIVE AMERICANS Reading Writing STEM Totem Pole Igloo Artifact Activities
This 37-page packet includes reading passages, questions, hands-on activities, rubrics, STEAM challenges, writing prompts, and read-alouds related to Native Americans! Topics include comparing/contrasting tribes from different areas, analyzing a fable, reading about and creating a totem pole, comparing/contrasting Inuit/Aleut housing and create an igloo, write an Inuit story, and create artifacts with a team. Many CCSS Informational text standards are addressed. This packet was created to all
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Grades:
4th - 7th
World War I Weapons & Trench Warfare Battles – WWI American History Lesson
Our World War I Weapons lesson uses nonfiction informational text PLUS engaging hands-on activities and writing assignments to teach about weapons (machine guns, tanks, and poisonous gases) used during World War I:World War I Weapons nonfiction informational text – no additional textbook neededQuestions to assess Informational Text ComprehensionJournal Entries utilizing Close Reading to summarize World War I battlesCircle Chart to Illustrate Weapons used during World War IWorld War I Weapons Ess
Grades:
4th - 8th
writing film analysis unit for "Last of the Mohicans" film (40 pages)
This adventure, colonial war film, Last of the Mohicans, is my favorite class film for teaching and is rated as one of the best films ever made. If you want a role model unit to instill a love and appreciation for films, then this multi-faceted, user-friendly unit can be applied to any feature movie. In addition, for this particular film, it appeals to those who are outdoors enthusiasts, American history aficionados and historical film lovers. GUARANTEED EXCITEMENT AND WORTHWHILE LEARNING EXPERI
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
Three Branches of Government Jigsaw Project
This Jigsaw Activity is designed for researching the Three Branches of US Government. First, students work in 3 large groups, each researching a different branch. Then, you re-group the children into groups of 3. Now, the kids teach each other about all the branches of government. The direction sheet (page 2) spells out the steps and the following 3 pages provide graphic organizers for each branch of governmnet.
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Civil War Interactive Notebook
This file contains templates for an interactive notebook for the Civil War. These templates were created for a 5th grade class, but can be used in other grade levels. Directions and possible answers are included. You may need to change or add to the answers to suit your needs for your class.
The following templates are included:
Title page
Causes of the Civil War
How did the North and South Differ at the beginning of the war?
Advantages of the North and South
U.S. map and states that seceded
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Grades:
4th - 8th
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
Grades:
5th - 12th
The Industrial Revolution Lap Book
An informational lap book about the Industrial Revolution. This lap book is great to add to your teaching on this topic and have your students use it as a review station.
All mini books come with answers, photos or graphics. I have also included note booking pages beautifully decorated for this topic so your class can write even further.
Some of the photos used on this project are original photos from the era and others are graphics.
Please note, that as all of my lap books, I like includin
Grades:
4th - 10th
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