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Dred Scott Decision, Lincoln-Douglas Debates, Election of 1860, Fort Sumter

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What finally started the Civil War? Your students will research, analyze, and use their critical thinking skills to read the passages and complete the scaffolding questions. They will use details from the text and knowledge of Social Studies to

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

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

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Missouri Compromise, Compromise of 1850, Kansas Nebraska Act, Fugitive Slave Law

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How did Congress compromise over the issue of slavery? Your students will research and analyze documents and complete the scaffolding questions. They will use their inferential skills to make predictions about the successes or failures of the

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

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

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Andrew Jackson, Election of 1828, Jacksonian Democracy, and the Spoils System

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How did Andrew Jackson shape his presidency? Your students will analyze the close-reading passages to understand the circumstances surrounding and the outcome of the Election of 1828. They will identify who the candidates were, what happened in

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

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^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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John Adams, Alien and Sedition Acts, XYZ Affair

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How did John Adams overcome challenges during his presidency? Students will analyze close-reading documents describing challenges faced by John Adams during his presidency and will complete document-based scaffolding questions in this engaging

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

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

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Texas Revolution: Texas, Battle of the Alamo, and the Lone Star Republic

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Why did Texas fight for independence? Your students will analyze primary/secondary source documents that describe aspects of the Texas Revolution including the Battle of the Alamo, the Battle at San Jacinto, and the creation of the Lone Star

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

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

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Manifest Destiny - Oregon Trail, Mormon Trail, Mountain Men, 49ers

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Why did certain groups of people move west? Which trails did they travel on? Your students will analyze the primary/secondary source documents that describe the groups and circumstances surrounding migration west. They will complete the graphic

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

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

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

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Constitution UNIT BUNDLE

By A Social Studies Life

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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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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American Revolution UNIT BUNDLE

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American Revolution UNIT BUNDLE9 American Revolution Lessons, Rap Song Activity, Review Packet, Test, ProjectIncluded in this resource:This download includes 13 American Revolution products including lessons, a review packet, rap song activity, and

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

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

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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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Virginia Plan, New Jersey Plan, and the Great Compromise

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What needs to happen for people to agree? Students will research and analyze the compromises made at the Constitutional Convention in 1787; Virginia Plan, New Jersey Plan, and the Great Compromise in this engaging lesson and activity!Included in

Subjects:

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

Grades:

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

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Activities, Interactive Notebooks, Lesson

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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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Andrew Jackson, John Quincy Adams, Election of 1824, Corrupt Bargain

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Why was the election of 1824 significant? What was the "corrupt bargain?" Your students will analyze the close-reading passage and primary source document to understand the circumstances surrounding and the outcome of the Election of 1824 in this

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

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

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Manifest Destiny and Reasons Why People Moved West

By A Social Studies Life

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

Subjects:

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

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Interactive Notebooks, Lesson

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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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Articles of Confederation UNIT BUNDLE

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Articles of Confederation UNIT BUNDLE9 Lessons, Review Packet, ExamIncluded in this resource:11 products including a review packet and test20% 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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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

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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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