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Bill of Rights Paraphrased POSTERS

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Your students will love these colorful posters outlining the first ten amendments of the Constitution - the Bill of Rights! Print, laminate, and hang! This product includes:• Colorful 8.5 X 11" sized posters for Amendments 1-10!{The Amendments are

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

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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

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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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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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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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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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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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French and Indian War

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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,

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

Grades:

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

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RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.7

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Marbury v. Madison and the Power of Judicial Review

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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.

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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, Homeschool

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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

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

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

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Unit Plans, Activities, Lesson

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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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American Revolution British Acts & Taxes

By A Social Studies Life

Why did the British enforce certain acts and taxes on the colonists? Why were the colonists frustrated with these policies? Students will research the causes and underlying reasons why the British passed certain taxes and acts on the colonists

Subjects:

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

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Interactive Notebooks, Lesson

CCSS:

RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.7

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128

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Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, War Hawks, War of 1812 UNIT BUNDLE

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Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, War of 1812 UNIT BUNDLE8 Lessons and Activities, Review Packet, TestIncluded in this resource:10 products including lessons, activities, a review packet, and test!20% OFF!!This bundle is priced to save you

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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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Northwest Territory and Land Ordinance of 1785

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Why did the Founders think a Constitution was necessary and how did they split up new land? Students will research and analyze the creation of the Articles of Confederation, the problems with the Articles, and how the Northwest Territory was

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

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

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Activities, Interactive Notebooks, Lesson

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New France, New Spain, New Netherlands

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Why did European countries set up settlements in the Americas and how did they live? Students will research the reasons for exploration for European countries, motivations and settlement of New Spain, New France, and New Netherlands in this

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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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Activities, Interactive Notebooks, Lesson

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California Gold Rush and 49ers

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Why did people move to California? Your students will read and analyze the documents pertaining to the California gold rush including details on forty-niners, life in mining camps, life for miners from other cultures, and the impact of the gold

Subjects:

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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Activities, Interactive Notebooks, Lesson

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Columbian Exchange

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How did Christopher Columbus' voyage affect the world? Students will research the transfer of goods, plants, animals, ideas, disease and the affect had on the New and Old Worlds in this engaging lesson and activity!Included in this resource:• Title

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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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Activities, Interactive Notebooks, Lesson

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Executive Branch and Powers of the President

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What are the roles and responsibilities of the executive branch? Students will research and understand the structure of the executive branch, the roles, responsibilities and powers of the president, and the many "hats" the president often has to

Subjects:

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

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Interactive Notebooks, Lesson

$4.10

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Industrial Revolution - Erie Canal, Roads, Railroads

By A Social Studies Life

How did the Erie Canal, canals, roads, and railroads help to link the United States together? Students will complete the scaffolding questions based on the reading passages discussing the ways in which canals, roads, and railroads help to unify the

Subjects:

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

Grades:

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

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Activities, Interactive Notebooks, Lesson

$4.10

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Lewis and Clark Expedition

By A Social Studies Life

What did Lewis and Clark discover on their expedition? Why was their exploration of the Louisiana territory important? Students will analyze the close-reading passages to understand the goals and effects of the expedition of Lewis and Clark. They

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

$4.00

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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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