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Holidays/seasonal Common Core RH.9-10.3 resources
Civil Rights Movement Stations Activity Lesson | Freedom Riders, Little Rock 9
This Civil Rights Movement stations activity resource engages students on the Freedom Riders, the Little Rock 9, the Montgomery Bus Boycott, the Greensboro Sit-Ins (and the Greensboro Four), the March on Washington, and more!This top-notch resource is included in the Civil Rights Movement Unit Bundle!In this hands-on and engaging lesson, students investigate five major Civil Rights Movement protests to understand the different methods of protests used to gain civil, political, and economic freed
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6th - 10th
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Also included in:Â MLK Day Bundle: 3 Resources for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day!
World War I Christmas Truce Article and Worksheet Activity
This magical, true story from World War I tells of the famous Christmas truce that took place between German and British soldiers in 1914.The 1 page article begins with the background to the event before explaining how and why it came to be that both sides emerged from their trenches to celebrate the Christmas holiday together.Following the article is a set of Common Core-aligned comprehension questions and an activity in which students create postcards to send home telling about the event.An ed
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7th - 11th
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Women's Suffrage Movement Reading Assignment and Worksheet, 1865-1920
Follow me if you like this resource! You will be notified of other freebies and new products that I post.This four-page Reading Assignment and Worksheet provides an overview of the various activities, attributes and activities of women involved in the women's suffrage movement. It covers the time period from the end of the Civil War in 1865 through the passage of the 19th Amendment in 1920. Students can read this on their own as a homework assignment or it can be a group activity in a classroo
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Women's Suffrage: Teaching Bundle * Women's History Month
US History Civics Thematic Inquiry Activity Kit for First Day Back to School
Handed out your syllabus and completed a few icebreakers. Now what?Building a larger theme and relevant inquiry is crucial in the first week of your U.S. History or Civics class. These 6 tried-and-true activities will start your year strong and set you up to make meaningful real-world and personal connections throughout the year! So many ways to use these activities, including: Complete a few in your US History class and a few others in your American Government or Civics class Try out a few to k
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Civics and Government Inquiry Full Course Curriculum for High School
Emmett Till and Civil Rights Movement | Teach the Inspiration of Emmett Till
Emmett Till: A four-step activity for the tragedy & inspiration of Emmett Till!This top-notch resource is included in the Civil Rights Movement Unit Bundle!In this multi-faceted approach to teaching and learning about the tragedy of Emmett Till, students are engaged across many platforms to understand his story, his incredible impact, and the impact of this horrific moment in history.Students complete a song and text analysis to develop background information regarding Emmett Till, then move
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6th - 10th
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Civil Rights Movement Timeline Activity
This Civil Rights Movement Timeline Activity begins with the established of the NAACP in 1909 and goes through the Civil Rights Act of 1968.In this highly engaging Civil Rights Movement activity, the teacher scatters and hides the 30 event cards around the room. Students use QR readers to find the dates of the events and record the information on a handout. Then, students place the events in the correct chronological order on a timeline. No QR readers? No problem! A non-QR version is also inclu
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6th - 11th
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Booker T. Washington, W.E.B. Du Bois, the Atlanta Compromise, & Niagara Movement
In this Booker T Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois comparison activity lesson, students learn about the background of civil rights leaders Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois to understand how these two men were similar and how they differed. Students also learn about Washington's Atlantia Compromise and Du Bois's Niagara Movement, and how each wanted the same end goal of equal civil rights for African-Americans, yet offered different paths to achieve them. This activity is included in my Prog
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5th - 10th
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Civil Rights Movement Activities Unit Resource Bundle
The Civil Rights Movement Unit bundle contains 13 high-interest activities to teach the entirety of the Civil Rights Movement, including the tragedy involving Emmett Till, the Little Rock 9, the Greensboro 4, Martin Luther King Jr., Freedom Riders, Ruby Bridges, Malcolm X (Malcolm Little), the Ku Klux Klan, and much more. Save over 20% with this bundle purchase!The THIRTEEN resources included in this bundle are:✔ 1.) The Tragic Story of Emmett Till: A Four-Step, Multi-Faceted Activity!✔ 2.) Civ
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5th - 10th
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Also included in:Â American History Unit 6/6 (1945-2010) Cold War, Civil Rights, Modern America
Civil Rights Movement Ku Klux Klan CSI Inquiry Activity | Evers, Freedom Summer
In this Ku Klux Klan & the Civil Rights Movement student investigation, students learn of the Ku Klux Klan murders of Medgar Evers, the 16th Street Baptist Street Bombing, the Freedom Summer Murders of James Chaney, Michael Schwerner, Andrew Goodman, Viola Liuzzo, the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.This top-notch resource is included in the Civil Rights Movement Unit Bundle!In this investigation, students take on the role of investigators as they analyze five different high-profile
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6th - 10th
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Also included in:Â CSI US American History Inquiry Bundle | 10 Amazing Inquiry Activities
Women's Suffrage Movement: Susan B. Anthony Trial Scavenger Hunt Activity
Your students will walk in the shoes of Elizabeth Cady Stanton as they learn about the Women's Suffrage movement and the trial of Susan B. Anthony. This scavenger hunt uses primary sources! What better way to learn about the past than to analyze historical photos and documents. Your students will use close reading skills, decoding, and teamwork to complete 7 different tasks with clues. This resource is similar to an escape room, but allows for more flexibility as it can span over the course of t
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Women's Suffrage Bundle: Activities, Reading Passages, Analysis, Lecture
The Origin of Halloween Informational Text and Reading Check Questions
This is an informational text intended for secondary students about the origin of Halloween. It details the original Celtic celebration of Samhain, identifies the traditions that have been adopted by certain cultures and borrowed by different religions. This article discusses the interesting dynamic between pagan, religious, and secular beliefs that have all helped shape this yearly American experience.
This is only the Quick Read and the reading check questions. It does not include vocabulary
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8th - 12th
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Eco Footprint and Natural Resources PBL Mini Unit Print & Digital
Explore the interconnectedness of the global economy and its impact on our ever-growing ecological footprint consumption of natural resources with this eye-opening Global Issues mini PBL unit. All student resources come in both printable PDF and editable, digital Google Slides.************************************Greatness is being cognizant of our privilege and consumption levels.Few teenagers know the world beyond their own surroundings and many have no idea how their lifestyle, their choices,
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9th - 12th
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Analyzing Quotes of African-American Leaders Task Cards - Black History Month
Hoping to address the significance of African-American Leaders? Want to bring diversity into your Social Studies or ELA lessons?Use this set of 8 Task Cards to guide your students in extending themes from significant quotes of African-American Leaders.Includes 8 quotes from the following Leaders:Martin Luther King, Jr. Sojourner TruthCondoleezza RiceBarack ObamaMaya AngelouW.E.B. DuBoisAngela DavisFrederick DouglassSuggestions for use are included.Answers will vary, so no key provided.See my ot
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6th - 12th
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Black History Month ELA Activities
This Black History Month Activities Bundle includes 11 ELA products to celebrate Black History Month in February!The following lessons are included:Black History Month One-Pager ProjectLangston Hughes "I, Too" paired with Walt Whitman's "I Hear America Singing" — Poetry AnalysisThe Harlem Renaissance Digital Escape Room | 360° Reading Comprehension Game (no prior knowledge needed!)Digital Black History Month Interactive Bulletin Board — 4 Awesome Project Options!Amanda Gorman "The Hill We Climb"
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Harlem Renaissance Activities Digital Escape Breakout Room
Want a perfect activity to go with your lesson plans for the Harlem Renaissance? This no-prep, digital activity will keep students engaged as they read and apply their knowledge of the history behind the Harlem Renaissance. It is a self-paced activity that is great for students to do in class or during remote learning.Scenario: Your students are reading the poetry of Langston Hughes for homework when they fall asleep and begin to dream. They find themselves in 1920s Harlem, speaking to none othe
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8th - 11th
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Also included in:Â Black History Month Bundle of Great Activities Coloring Pages
Civil Rights Movement: March on Washington Gallery Walk Activity
In this Civil Rights Movement activity, your students will become historians as they analyze the official March on Washington organizing manual that was published prior to the demonstration. Then they will take a gallery walk to analyze historical images from the demonstration. Students will answer critical thinking questions throughout the activity and complete a final reflection. This resource is set up in an easy-to-print format to save you time.Primary Source Analysis:There is no better way
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6th - 8th
Martin Luther King Jr. Scavenger Hunt Task Card or Walking Tour Activity MLK Day
Use this very comprehensive Task Card, Walking Tour or Gallery Walk activity to teach about Martin Luther King Jr. and his contributions to the Civil Rights Movement for MLK Jr. Day or during Black History Month. This activity has everything needed to allow students to have fun while investigating his life, his contributions, and his legacy.Resource Includes16 Scavenger Hunt Question Cards16 Response Cards with images, quotes, and contentStudent HandoutsOptional Wrap-up Writing Assignment for s
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5th - 12th
Also included in:Â US 2 Modern U.S. History Interactive Lessons Bundle - Walking Tours & More
Black History Month Interactive Google Slides Webquest Independent Activity
DIGITAL interactive Black History Month Webquest on Google Slides. DIGITAL or PRINTABLE Google Doc packet for students to record their answers. Ready to be assigned on Google Classroom!Students click on interactive slides and write answers on their handouts. This is perfect for distance learning! Over 15 topics, 60 articles and websites, 15 videos, and 45 questions. The webquest can be used for classwork, homework, flipped learning, blended learning, distance learning, and extension activities.
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6th - 12th
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Veterans Day vs Memorial Day: Informational Text Reading Passage & Writing Task
High-Interest highly informative, highly interesting, informational text reading passage and writing connections comparing and contrasting Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Includes high interest historical facts. Plus, learn why Veterans Day does NOT have an apostrophe! Researched thoroughly and full of information that will generate discussion, writing, Venn diagram, etc. This is relevant reading material with engaging writing (such as a compare and contrast informative essay!)! Includes awesome
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
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Aboriginal Civil Rights Movement Unit 10 tasks + inquiry project and essay
This unit of work focuses on the Aboriginal Civil Rights Movement of the 20th Century. It is a very interesting topic to do especially to compare and contrast with the US and South African Civil Rights Movements occurring at the same time.This unit is designed to be followed chronologically from slide 3-73. Teachers can pick and choose with subtopics are suitable to their curriculum. This unit includes:* Primary and secondary sources of photos, maps, film and audio* Aboriginal Australian history
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Mesoamerica - Aztec and Mayan PowerPoint and Guided Notes (Google)
Mesoamerica - Aztec and Mayan PowerPoint and Guided NotesIs your class learning about the civilizations of the Mayans and Aztecs? This PowerPoint includes information about the Mesoamerican civilizations such as the Aztec and Mayan Empires. Topics include: geography, religion, society, and more. Note: This PowerPoint is to be used as an outline for a presentation, not a script. Teacher must have a foundational knowledge of World History to teach this lesson.The PowerPoint is low prep, easy to us
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Islam and the Middle Ages in Europe Unit Plan (Google Compatible)
World War II - Big Bundle! DBQs & Primary Sources, PPT Lessons, Guided Reading
Lots and lots of resources! 25% off price you'd pay if purchased separately!These resources include DBQ and Primary Source Sets, Guided Reading Assignments and Power Point Lessons on the following topics:* Home Front* Japanese-American Internment* Women in the U.S. Military* Victory GardensDBQ and Primary Source SetsDBQ and Primary Source sets include primary sources with questions, DBQ prompts and Answer Keys. Students have a chance to develop understanding of context, perspective, purpose, a
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8th - 11th
Black History | Civil Rights Movement Unit | 8-Day Bundle: Lessons, Review, Test
*TO SEE ALL CONTENT SLIDES FOR EACH LESSON, CHECK OUT THE INDIVIDUAL LESSON PREVIEWS* This 8-day unit covers the Black Civil Rights Movement from the 1940s through the 1970s. Days 1-6 consist of individual one-day lessons, Day 7 consists of a unit review, and Day 8 consists of a unit test, with all necessary materials included. For the complete list of lessons and all topics/events covered, see the end of this description. This unit is intended to be ready-to-use for any teacher regardless of
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7th - 12th
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Civil Rights Movement Complete Unit (IB Rights and Protest)
This is a bundle of 20 lessons that is designed to educate about the Black Civil Rights movement.It starts with the origins of slavery, the Underground Railroad, the Civil War, legislation such as Plessy vs Ferguson and then examines a series of protests in the 1950's and 1960's.Legal decisions include: Plessy v Ferguson, Brown v Board and the Civil Rights ActProtests include: Montgomery Bus Boycott, Little Rock 9, Sit Ins, Freedom Riders, March on Washington and the Black PanthersThere is a ra
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8th - 12th, Staff
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