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Mayas, Incas, Aztecs

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Were pre-Columbian peoples civilized? Students will research and analyze documents to determine the characteristics and elements of civilization from the Ancient Incas, Mayans, and Aztecs. They will complete a Venn diagram/compare and contrast

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Social Studies - History, Native Americans, U.S. History

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Civil War Battles - Bull Run, Antietam, Gettysburg, Appomattox Courthouse

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How did certain battles shape the Civil War? Students will read, research, analyze, and critically think to answer questions based on their knowledge of the Civil War in this engaging lesson and activity!★★ Looking for the digital, 1:1 version of

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Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Other (Social Studies - History)

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Native Americans - Land Bridge and the First Settlers of the Americas

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How did humans get to the Americas? Students will research how the first humans reached the Americas by the Land Bridge Theory and use their research and analysis of the document to answer scaffolding questions and complete the graphic organizer in

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Social Studies - History, Native Americans, U.S. History

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Bleeding Kansas, John Brown, Raid on Harpers Ferry

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Aim: What was the cause of "Bleeding Kansas?" Your students will research, analyze, and use their critical thinking skills to read about John Brown and Bleeding Kansas to complete the scaffolding questions. They will examine and analyze the

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Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Other (Social Studies - History)

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

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Thirteen Colonies - New England, Middle, and Southern Colonies

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How did the colonists of the thirteen colonies live? Students will research the differences between the colonial regions, identify the specific colonies within each region, understand the way of life/occupations of colonists and analyze how

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Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Other (Social Studies - History)

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Sectionalism Civil War

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How does where we live determine how we live? They will examine differences of the North and South and how they created separate ways of life causing the Civil War. They will analyze differences in physical geography and climate and how they led

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Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Other (Social Studies - History)

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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James Monroe and the Era of Good Feelings

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What was the Era of Good Feelings? How did James Monroe's presidency promote national unity? Students will analyze the close-reading passage to understand the issues and events that contributed to the perception of the Era of Good Feelings. They

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Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Other (Social Studies - History)

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Louisiana Purchase

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Why was the purchase of the Louisiana Territory significant in American history? Students will analyze the close-reading passages and maps to understand the causes and effects the purchase of the Louisiana Territory had on the nation. They will

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Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Other (Social Studies - History)

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Analyzing Primary and Secondary Sources

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Analyzing Primary and Secondary Sources with interactive notebook includedAnalyzing Primary and Secondary SourcesAn Introduction to Primary & Secondary Sources: Political Cartoons, Scaffolding Questions, Constructed-Response Questions, and

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English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, U.S. History

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Constitution UNIT BUNDLE

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Constitution UNIT BUNDLE11 Lessons, Review Packet, TestIncluded in this resource:13 resources including lessons, a review packet, and test!20% OFF!This bundle is priced to save you significantly over buying each product separately!See the links

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Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History

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Thirteen Colonies UNIT BUNDLE

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Thirteen Colonies UNIT BUNDLE6 Lessons, Quiz, Review Packet, Exam, Essay TestIncluded in this resource:10 resources including lessons, a review packet, quiz and test!See the links above for full details on each lesson/resource included! ★ This

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Judicial Branch and Supreme Court

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What are the roles and responsibilities of the highest court of the Judicial Branch? Students will research and understand the role and responsibilities of the Judicial Branch's Supreme Court, the structure of the Supreme Court, and judicial review

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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Thomas Jefferson, Barbary Pirates, and the Embargo Act of 1807

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What was President Jefferson's foreign policy? How did President Jefferson solve problems with Great Britain and France? Students will analyze the close-reading passages to understand the causes and effects of the Embargo Act and the desire for

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Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Other (Social Studies - History)

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

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Manifest Destiny and Reasons Why People Moved West

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What is Manifest Destiny? Why did people move west? Your students will analyze the meaning of manifest destiny and brainstorm the various reasons for movement to the west in this engaging lesson and activity!Looking for the digital, 1:1 version of

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Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Other (Social Studies - History)

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

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Industrial Revolution in America UNIT BUNDLE

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Industrial Revolution in the United States UNIT BUNDLE(suitable for middle grades: 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th)6 Lessons and ActivitiesIncluded in this download:6 products including lessons, activities, and thematic essay!A $26 VALUE FOR ONLY $20.11!! 20%

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Age of Exploration Unit BUNDLE

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Age of Exploration UNIT BUNDLE10 Resources, Review Packet, Unit Test/ExamIncluded in this resource:9 resources including lessons, a review packet, and test!20% OFF original price, always!This bundle is priced to save you significantly over buying

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Federalist Era George Washington John Adams UNIT BUNDLE

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George Washington and John AdamsGeorge Washington and John Adams UNIT BUNDLE7 Lessons, Review Packet, TestIncluded in this resource:9 resources including lessons, a review packet, and test!A $35 VALUE FOR ONLY $27.76! 20% OFF!This bundle is priced

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Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

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French and Indian War

By A Social Studies Life

Why did England and France go to war in the mid-1700s? Students will research the causes and effects of the French and Indian War and how it affected colonists in the British colonies; Ohio River Valley, Albany Plan of Union, Benjamin Franklin,

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Interactive Notebooks, Lesson

CCSS:

RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.7

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183

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Marbury v. Madison and the Power of Judicial Review

By A Social Studies Life

Why is the Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison significant in American history? Students will analyze the close-reading passages and complete the fill in the blanks describing the historical background of the Supreme Court case Marbury v.

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

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$4.10

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Native Americans UNIT BUNDLE

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Native AmericansNative Americans UNIT BUNDLE10 Lessons, Formal Assessment (Quiz/Test), Thematic EssayIncluded in this download:12 products including lessons, a review packet, quiz and test!20% OFF!!This bundle is priced to save you significantly

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Native Americans, U.S. History

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.3, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.5, RH.6-8.6, RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.8, RH.6-8.9, RH.6-8.10

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

A Social Studies Life creates resources, lessons, and activities for the History and Social Studies classroom

I'm a proud public school teacher who has taught History and Social Studies for the past fifteen years. I have taught 7th grade American History, 8th grade American History, 9th grade World History, 10th grade World History, 11th grade American History, 12th grade Government, and 12th grade Elective Psychology.

MY TEACHING STYLE

In teaching, every day is different. I believe in a constructivist approach to learning. I believe in and create student-centered, activity-based, and cooperative learning activities. Everything in my class involves critical thinking. Therefore, every product I offer on TPT incorporates these different learning modalities, and I have used every resource and product with my own students.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Penn State College of the Liberal Arts Jason D. Kogan Memorial Scholarship
Hofstra University Social Studies Department Award/Scholarship

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

★ Bachelor of Arts, History - Penn State University
★ Bachelor of Arts, Political Science - Penn State University
★ Master of Science, Social Studies Education - Hofstra University

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