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U.S. History handouts for Easel Activities
Three Branches of Government Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Activity
This internet scavenger hunt is an amazing way for students to discover the three branches of government and the checks and balances system! Students will navigate to a kid-friendly website to learn more about the foundation of our United States government! Includes:- 3 page webquest (editable PDF and printable)- answer keyThis internet scavenger hunt covers Georgia Performance Standards:SS4H5 The student will analyze the challenges faced by the new nation. c. Identify the three branches of th
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in:Â New Nation and United States Government Unit Bundle
NO PREP VETERANS DAY Word Search Puzzle Worksheet Activity
Use this engaging puzzle worksheet to commemorate Veterans Day, once known as Armistice Day, in the classroom. This word search activity features thoughtful vocabulary which will inform your students as they are hunting through the letter grid. Puzzles make fun no prep activities for early finishers, bell ringers, morning work, handouts, homework, reading comprehension and lesson plan supplements, themed classrooms, sponge activities, introductions to new topics, and sub files.The 29 vocabulary
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in:Â HOLIDAYS BUNDLE - Valentine's Day - 21 Seasonal Word Search Worksheets
Civil Rights Movement Primary Source Analysis Bundle
Teach the Civil Rights Movement with this easy to implement Primary Source Analysis Bundle that covers your content and your standards.Investigate the Civil Rights Movement with primary sources so your students learn core content while also practicing Social Studies skills. This bundled set includes 8-pages of handouts providing an assortment of quotes and images for students to analyze with guiding questions for a better understanding of the economic, political, and cultural changes of the Civi
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6th - 12th
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American Revolution - Timeline Activity
This American Revolution timeline activity is an awesome way for students to visually see the events of the American Revolution in order! This activity can be used as an independent activity after learning about the American Revolution, as an ongoing activity throughout a unit, or as a quiz!Includes:- cut and paste version- digital editable PDF 1 page version (can also be printed and used with paper and pencil!)- all versions include a word bank- answer keyThis timeline activity covers Georgia
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3rd - 5th
Also included in:Â American Revolution Unit Bundle
MLK Jr.'s Letter from a Birmingham Jail: Primary Source Analysis
*** Now includes audio links and time stamps!The Letter from Birmingham Jail is an open letter written on April 16, 1963, by Martin Luther King Jr. The letter defends the strategy of nonviolent resistance to racism. It says that people have a moral responsibility to break unjust laws and to take direct action rather than waiting potentially forever for justice to come through the courts. Responding to being referred to as an "outsider," King writes, "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice eve
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7th - 11th
Dunkirk (2017) - Complete Movie Guide and Background Worksheet
"In May 1940, Germany advanced into France, trapping Allied troops on the beaches of Dunkirk. Under air and ground cover from British and French forces, troops were slowly and methodically evacuated from the beach using every serviceable naval and civilian vessel that could be found. At the end of this heroic mission, 330,000 French, British, Belgian and Dutch soldiers were safely evacuated." This product comes with a worksheet detailing the background of Dunkirk. The student worksheet comes wit
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8th - 12th
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Gettysburg Address Abraham Lincoln Comic
Your students will read and learn about Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address with the Comic.Included in this file is the "Gettysburg Address Comic," "Comprehension Questions and Answer Key", and Gettysburg Address Translation Handout, as well as a blank "Modern Gettysburg Address" page to put up in your classroom once you have finished the lesson.I use this as a group assignment and break the students up into 10 different groups and assign each a part of the Gettysburg Address to translate into
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5th - 9th
Also included in:Â Abraham Lincoln Bundle-Comic, Puzzles, Fakebook & More
Gettysburg Address: Prove It! Primary Source Analysis
One of my most popular products, this handout helps students analyze one of the most influential speeches in American history: The Gettysburg AddressThis is a different approach to asking students to summarize a primary source, which can be a challenge for some. Instead of students doing the summarizing, they are given a statement that they must prove by finding the exact words within the Gettysburg Address. The handout instructs them to write the line number and copying the words from the sou
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5th - 11th, Adult Education
Home Front in WWII Primary Source Analysis Activity Handout US History WW2
Investigating the American Home front during WWII? Want to help students analyze primary sources to understand the different perspectives on life changes during America's involvement in WW2?This 2-page handout provides an assortment of quotes and images for students to analyze with guiding questions for a better understanding of the Home Front during WWII. Includes a wrap-up question in which students make comparisons to our modern cultural changes.Includes:2-page worksheetSkills Addressed:Prima
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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9-11 September 11th Centers Response Group Activity Sept. 11 9/11 911
9-11 Centers or Response Group Activity sets up your classroom into 6 Centers or 6 Response Groups to allow students to collaboratively investigate the events of 9/11. This 44 page activity set provides resource cards on the major categories of the event for students to read, view, and discuss as they complete the student guide. Content Topics CoveredBasic FactsVictims of TerrorismPerpetrators - the TerroristsEffects of 9/11 Terrorism in AmericaTimeline of the Day's EventsHistory Leading up to
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in:Â US 2 Modern U.S. History Interactive Lessons Bundle - Walking Tours & More
Hot Wars in the Cold War Primary Source Analysis Activity Korean War and Vietnam
Need a summary activity on the Hot Wars during the Cold War? Looking for a lesson to practice primary source analysis while you review the Cold War, Korean War, and Vietnam?This 2-page handout provides an assortment of quotes and images for students to analyze with guiding questions for a better understanding of the Hot Wars of the Cold War. Includes a wrap-up question in which students utilize all of the information, as well as prior content knowledge for completion.Skills Practiced:Primary Sou
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6th - 12th
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Myth of Antebellum South vs. Harsh Realities of Slavery
Students will read and answer text dependent questions about the myth of the Antebellum South vs. the harsh realities of southern plantations prior to the Civil War. There is also a foldable that can be printed and students can complete with information from the reading material.
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3rd - 8th
Also included in:Â Civil War Bundle
Transcontinental Railroad and Chinese and Irish Immigration
Students will read and answer questions about the building of the Transcontinental Railroad, the Chinese and Irish immigrant labor, and the Land of Opportunity vs. Protectionism. Students will analyze primary source photographs and political cartoons and work with data to color code sources of immigration between 1861 - 1890 on a map. There is a quiz included.
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4th - 8th
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Missouri Compromise, Compromise of 1850, Kansas Nebraska Act
Students will read, highlight, and answer text dependent questions about each of the three compromises that tried to keep the balance of power between the slave states and free states. A graphic organizer (foldable) template is provided. Students will use the reading material to do close reads and write about the three compromises. The teacher can also project full page historical maps in order for students to color code blank historical maps already provided on the foldable.
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4th - 8th
Also included in:Â Compromises Bundle: Reading Material, Five Activities, and BOOM Cards!
Progressive Era Primary Source Analysis Activity Bundle
Want to introduce or review the changes in the Progressive Era with Primary Sources? This bundled set includes 8-pages of handouts providing an assortment of quotes and images for students to analyze with guiding questions for a better understanding of the changes that took place during the Progressive Era. Includes a wrap-up question on each in which students make comparisons to our modern economy.Also available as individual products:Problems of the Progressive Era Primary Source Analysis Acti
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6th - 12th
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Articles of Confederation and Shays' Rebellion
Students will read and answer questions about the Articles of Confederation, their weaknesses, and the significance of Shays' Rebellion. They will also be asked to draw a political cartoon that illustrates one of the Articles of Confederation's weaknesses.
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4th - 8th
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Dred Scott Supreme Court Case Document Analysis Activity | Citizenship
Want to study the Dred Scott Supreme Court Case? Hoping to practice primary source analysis with your students? Need a no-prep resource to prompt discussion and further study of the Dred Scott Supreme Court Case and its impact on slavery and American citizenship for African Americans?This 1-page handout provides the original Supreme Court ruling as well as the document image for students to analyze with guiding questions for a better understanding of American documents and, in this case, the Dre
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5th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Supreme Court Case Document Analysis Activities BUNDLE 10 Most Popular Cases
Major Events of WW2 DIGITAL DIFFERENTIATED Reading (SS5H4, SS5H4b)
Your students will love learning about the major events of WWII with this engaging, no prep reading activity! This is perfect for adding literacy to your social studies curriculum because it’s academically-aligned for ELA and for social studies. Plus, it’s so easy to use that you can even leave it for sub plans!Resource Includes: PRINT AND DIGITAL VERSIONS• Differentiated Passages (Level A is higher than Level B)• Graphic Organizer • Matching Activity • Multiple Choice Activity • Constructed Res
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4th - 6th
Also included in:Â 5th Grade Georgia Social Studies Reading Activities BUNDLE! (GSE Aligned)
50 States and Capitals Worksheets | Print & Digital Resource
Help your students learn the 50 States and Capitals by region by matching states and capitals, unscrambling, and creating map worksheets. The 50 United States and Capitals Map Activities are print and go easy to use. Update: Digital version is now included! 7/22Click Here to View The United States and Capitals Geography Review Activities and Assessment Bundle (Save 40% when you buy as a bundle)Product includes:Northeast Region Matching States and CapitalsNortheast Region Unscramble States and Ca
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in:Â 50 States and Capitals Bundle Map Print & Digital Resource 50% OFF
George Washington Farewell Address Comic Lesson Plan
Your students will enjoy learning about the Warnings Posed by Washington as he stepped down from office with this comic! Students can work individually or in groups to read and complete the comic and answer questions that will provide great classroom discussions.Included in this file: Washington's Farewell Address ComicWashington's Farewell Address Mini bookWashington's Farewell Address QuestionsTeachers, there are many options on how to deliver this lesson and you and your students will enjoy l
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5th - 9th
Also included in:Â George Washington Bundle
22 Famous Americans | NO PREP Biography Worksheets and Activities
This is a mini-biography unit featuring 22 famous Americans. Each page has wonderful content with either questions, puzzles or writing activities to reinforce.Please FOLLOW my store to see all of my new resources coming soon! ALL of my FOLLOWERS receive HALF OFF of new products for the first 24 hours after they are posted! WHAT A DEAL!!These important Americans include:Rosa ParksBarack ObamaAmelia EarhartTheodore RooseveltThomas EdisonFrederick DouglassHarriet TubmanBenjamin FranklinAbraham Li
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2nd - 4th
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80s Culture in America Primary Source Analysis Activity 1980s
Investigate the Culture of the 1980s in America with this easy, no-prep resource.This 2-page handout provides an assortment of quotes and images for students to analyze with guiding questions for a better understanding of the Culture of the 80s in America. Includes a wrap-up question in which students utilize all of the information, as well as prior content knowledge for completion.Covered Topics:80s TrendsMadonna, Michael Jackson & Other Musical GreatsAIDs EpidemicStop Smoking CampaignWe Ar
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6th - 12th
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Causes of the Civil War Primary Source Analysis Handout Activity
Are you teaching the Causes of the Civil War and hoping to find a no-prep resource? Are you looking for that perfect lesson to practice primary source analysis while addressing the core content on the Civil War and its causes?Use this Primary Source Analysis Activity to address the standards while helping your students gain a better understanding of the causes of the Civil War. Students can inspect vivid images, decipher varying quotes, and investigate original documents with guiding questions
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Plessy v Ferguson Supreme Court Case Document Analysis Activity
Investigate the impact of the Plessy v. Ferguson ruling on the American climate with this primary source analysis activity. This 1-page handout provides the original Supreme Court ruling as well as the document image for students to analyze with guiding questions for a better understanding of American documents and, in this case, the 1896 Plessy v. Ferguson case. Includes a significance wrap-up question in which students utilize all of the information to explain the significance of the case or r
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5th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Supreme Court Case Document Analysis Activities BUNDLE 10 Most Popular Cases
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