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U.S. History cultural activities
Oregon Trail Virtual Field Trip | 13 Stops Along Route | Google Earth
Take your students on a virtual field trip and make 13 stops along the Oregon Trail. Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree views, video, informational text, and visuals, your students will view geographic locations and reconstructed sites along the trail as they learn about the history and significance of the Oregon Trail from multiple perspectives.This virtual field trip covers::: Native lands recognition :: What was the Oregon Trail?:: Why move west?:: Routes traveled:: Disruption of
Grades:
5th - 7th
Also included in: Westward Movement Virtual Field Trip Bundle (Google Earth Exploration)
Hispanic Heritage Month Teaching Slides
Hispanic Heritage Month Teaching SlidesThis unit is what I wish I learned about as a Mexican-American kid to feel represented. Make a difference for this generation, and help your students learn about the contributions Hispanics have made to better our culture, quality of life, appreciation for the arts, politics, and travel. Even if you’re distance learning, you can still teach tolerance and embrace multiculturalism by using these Google teaching slides during Hispanic Heritage Month. Share t
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2nd - 5th
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California Gold Rush Virtual Field Trip (Google Earth Exploration)
Take your students on a virtual field trip to learn about the California Gold Rush. Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree views, video, informational text, and visuals, your students will travel to 4 boom towns to learn about the gold rush from multiple perspectives.This virtual field trip covers::: Sutter's Mill:: James Marshall:: Prospecting for Gold:: President Polk:: Mixed Feelings:: Impact on Indigenous Peoples:: African Americans and the Gold Rush:: San Francisco:: Forty-Niners::
Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in: Westward Movement Virtual Field Trip Bundle (Google Earth Exploration)
Immigration: Ellis Island Activities - Immigration Project
This Ellis Island & Immigration unit includes 44 pages of printables to engage your students while learning about immigration in the early 1900s. No fluff or filler here: this unit provides solid, high-quality content that will deepen students' understanding and simplify complex concepts, while taking them on a steamship journey across the Atlantic to New York Harbor and through Ellis Island. You’ll find these printables to be thoughtfully designed, easy to use, thorough, and engaging for
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Covered Wagon Craft
This craft includes templates to create the covered wagon pictured in the photo as well as alternative templates that allow you to add your own wood-grain finish to the wagon body, fabric look to the bonnet, and a choice of wheels for a unique result.
This covered wagon craft is a nice addition to a unit on Pioneers, Early America, Westward Expansion, Wild West, Native American Studies, Transportation, or US History.
Skills include scissoring, coloring, gluing, and small motor (inserting the
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1st - 4th
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California Social Studies Grade 3
New in 2024- Link to editable files on Google docs!This pack was created by special request. I have a generic Social Studies bundle which covers a lot, but it doesn't cover a state's individual standards. So when a third grade teacher asked me to make a pack to cover the California standards, I agreed. This pack makes Social Studies interesting and engaging. Instead of just reading about history, you are acting it out, creating projects, performing a mock trial, along with many more activiti
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3rd
Also included in: California Social Studies Grades 2 and 3
Ohio Social Studies Pack Grade 5
New for Fall 2023: All four units are editable on Google docs.This pack is full of nonfiction articles, student projects, and fun to make your Ohio fifth grade Social Studies class more interesting for students!Geography (Over 150 pages total)Map-making and map skills (centers included)Latitude and Longitude and how it affects climateRegions of the United States -- my full regions pack that I sell separately is included! (NEW-- digital activities to teach about Mexico, the USA, Dominican Repub
Grades:
5th
Also included in: Ohio Social Studies Pack BUNDLE for Grades 3-5
Jamestown Virtual Field Trip (Google Earth Exploration)
Take your students on a virtual field trip to learn about Jamestown. Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree views, video, informational text, and visuals, your students will visit reconstructed sites as they learn about the history and significance of this colony from multiple perspectives.This virtual field trip covers::: Indigenous peoples:: Native lands recognition:: Jamestown geographic location:: Wahunsenachawh (Chief Powhatan):: Tsenacommacah reconstructed village:: Virginia Compa
Grades:
5th - 7th
Biography Research Historical Figures using QR Codes Videos & Websites Template
Are your students struggling to find information on famous historical figures for their biography reports? Do you have technology in your classroom to help in their research, but aren't sure if they will find the right websites? The QR Codes for Biography Research Reports are what you need. No longer will students struggle with finding enough information, or writing their biography report, on their chosen historical figure.Included in this Biography Research Resource:► 25 colorful pages of his
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2nd - 4th
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(Black/ White) American Flag Lantern Craft for Memorial Day, Flag Day, 4th July
A collaboration with the fabulous Mrs Mactivity (do follow her store!) to bring to you these lovely American Flag Lanterns for Memorial Day, Flag Day or 4th July. For Memorial Day, we also have a set of Poppy Lanterns for you to look at. Paper lantern designs focus Stars and Stripes and icon Red, White and Blue. Perfect for U.S. Patriotic celebrations. These are a great alternative to "traditional" coloring pages!A COLOR version is also available in this store. Alternatively, you may like these
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PreK - 3rd
Also included in: U.S. Flag Lanterns - both Full Color & B&W sets
National Hispanic Heritage Month: Reading & Substitute Plan for Spanish Class
Updated! This is the most popular resource on my store. I have updated this packet on 9/6/2019 with extended questions, a new True/False section, an answer key, and fixed the formatting errors. Please update your files!This is a sub plan that can be used anytime during National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15). It is also a good emergency substitute plan to keep handy. It includes three articles related to Hispanic Heritage month, how other countries celebrate their independen
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8th - 12th
1950s Culture vs 1960s Counterculture: 15 Image Gallery Walk & Research Project!
In this engaging 1950s and 1960s (culture and counterculture) gallery walk project, students learn the characteristics of 1950s culture and the 1960s counterculture, complete a classroom organizer, and conduct research further about leaders of the 1960s counterculture movement (Jack Kerouac, Jane Fonda, Bob Dylan, Betty Friedan, and Timothy Leary). Students navigate 7 different image sets, each with a different focus, to learn about how the 1950s and 1960s viewed authority, patriotism, music, wo
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6th - 10th
Assimilation of Native Americans: Indian Boarding Schools (STATIONS)
Through these primary source analysis stations, your students will gain an understanding of the assimilation of Native Americans in the United States following the Civil War, due to the use of Indian boarding schools. Through readings, photographs, and interviews, your students will analyze primary sources to learn the laws and history surrounding the schools in the United States, as well understand the negative impact these government instituted school experiences have had on Native American ch
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5th - 8th
Plymouth Colony Virtual Field Trip (Google Earth Exploration)
Take your students on a virtual field trip to Plymouth this Thanksgiving. Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree views, video, informational text, and visuals, your students will visit historical and reconstructed sites as they learn about the history and significance of this location from multiple perspectives.This virtual field trip covers::: Indigenous peoples:: Native lands recognition:: Plymouth geographic location:: Wampanoag (reconstructed wigwam):: Separating Puritans:: Mayflowe
Grades:
5th - 7th
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPI) Activities & Passages
This unit is a great way to introduce Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. It includes information about Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. It also includes reading passages about the history of AAPI and 5 influential leaders and their contributions to the world.What's Inside:What is AAPI Heritage Month?Why do we celebrate AAPI?Information about 5 Influential LeadersReference Map of AsiaMap of Asia Scavenger HuntWorld Map ActivityComprehension QuestionsAnswe
Grades:
3rd - 5th
California Social Studies Grade 5
New for Fall 2023: All four units are editable on Google docs!I love writing about history and making history fun for kids. After someone requested I work on a California Social Studies pack, I was hooked. California history is one of my favorites. This zip file includes four units with six packs. Each pack contains assessments, projects, and rubrics to make history come alive for your fifth graders. There is also a digital USA book template for reviewing important topics.Unit 1Native Americ
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5th
Also included in: California Social Studies Grades 4 and 5 Bundle
Pioneer Craft
Pioneer Craft - Covered Wagon Craft & Printables to enhance your Pioneer Unit Included• Then and Now Comparisons• Covered Wagon Craft• Pioneer Supply List• Pioneer Journal Cover• Journal Lined Paper• Word Search & Answer Key• Create a Pioneer Map• Then & Now Traveling Photo Daily Llife Compare & Contrast Daily Life Daily Life Activities Matching Worksheet• Cabin Life• Writing Prompts• Writing PaperYou may also be interested inCastle UnitJack and the BeanstalkPir
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Grades:
1st - 4th
Cultural Diffusion Activity
This is a FUN, engaging in-class activity that helps students understand, relate to, and apply their knowledge of cultural diffusion.Students work together to analyze the McDonald's menu of their given country (India, Singapore, Israel, Japan, and Mexico) In addition to the menu of a given country, they are given informational text on the background of their country's religion and culture. They have to note differences, similarities, and make predictions as to WHY these differences occur and how
Grades:
5th - 9th
Ultimate Cultural Heritage Month Bundle | Google Slides | Person Per Day
Hello and welcome to Celebrating Cultural Heritage Month Bundle! This resource comes with Hispanic Heritage Month, Black History Month, Women's History Month, and AAPI Month to celebrate for many months of cultural celebrations! This resource is designed to be used in person OR digitally.1. You can use this resource during morning class meeting to fit in relevant and diverse content. I share screen during our class meetings, and we discuss the slides/view the videos together2. This is a comple
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Underground Railroad Freedom Network Virtual Field Trip (15 Locations)
Learn about 15 verifiable locations of the Underground Railroad with this virtual field trip. Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree views, video, informational text, and visuals, your students will visit sites from the National Parks Service Network to Freedom as they learn about the Underground Railroad. This virtual field trip has been carefully crafted to address misconceptions and ensure that history is not gamified or trivialized. Click the preview to view more.This virtual field
Grades:
5th - 7th
Black History Month Cereal Box Biography with Rubric
This Black History Month Project is perfect for February!
The students will read about and research a famous African-American. The information will then be used to create a Cereal Box Biography.
Included in this item are:
- A List of 50 Famous African-Americans
- Student instructions/directions
- Cereal Box Templates
- Grading Rubric
- Sample student project photos
Enjoy!
Grades:
1st - 6th
North America (Bundle): An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
This North American bundle includes slideshows of Canada, the United States of America, and Mexico. Students will enjoy learning about food, clothing, art, tourist attractions, languages, national parks, and much more about each country. In all, there are 92 pages of information and beautiful photos! These slideshows can be shown to a class on a screen from your computer, printed as a book to use in centers, or for student research. Many teachers also use these to impress parents on multicultur
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K - 6th
Revolutionary War: Virtual Field Trip Bundle (Google Earth Exploration)
This virtual field trip bundle is a great way to infuse technology, spark curiosity, and look at various aspects of the Revolutionary War from multiple perspectives. These virtual field trips combine Google Earth™ 360-degree views, informational text, video, visuals, and response questions to present information in a meaningful and interactive way.This Bundle Includes:1. Boston Tea Party VFT2. Lexington & Concord VFT3. Valley Forge VFT4. Fort Ticonderoga VFT5. Battles of Saratoga VFTVirtual
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Grades:
5th - 7th
Hip-Hop & Rap Music Escape Room - Great for Black History Month or Any Time!
This Escape Room is an all-in-one lesson to teach your students about Hip-Hap & Rap Music & Musicians in a fun and engaging way. Simply share the google form link with students and they are ready to go! Students will search for answers on the internet as they learn about the topics below. 5 puzzles cover the topics of:1. Origins of Hip-hop & Rap2. Toasts3. Run-D.M.C.4. MC Lyte5. King of Hip-hop2 challenges (more involved with multiple questions and a ‘code’) cover the topics of:1. Gr
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5th - 8th
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