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U.S. History handouts under $5
Bill of Rights Scenario Activity | Which Bill of Rights Amendment was violated?
In this engaging Bill of Rights scenarios lesson, students examine a variety of scenarios to discover which of the Bill of Rights has been violated! There are 15 Bill of Rights scenarios in total, and students can work individually or in pairs to solve which of the first 10 amendments has been broken! Then, students create their own scenario! ☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my US Constitution activities unit located here bundle.This resource includes a pap
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5th - 8th
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3 BRANCHES OF US GOVERNMENT Worksheet Activities: Word Search, Crossword, & More
Introduce and review 38 vocabulary words for teaching about the three branches of government in the United States with this puzzle worksheet packet. Puzzles make great no prep activities for early finishers, bell ringers, morning work, handouts, homework, lesson plan supplements, sponge activities, introductions to new topics, and sub files.The list of puzzles included is as follows:Crossword with Word BankCrossword without the Word BankBeginner Word SearchHard Word SearchSudokuWord Scramble &a
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4th - 7th
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USA GEOGRAPHY Worksheet Activity - All 50 (Fifty) US States Word Search Puzzle
Review United States geography and have your students search for all 50 members of the Union with this challenging worksheet activity. Word search puzzles make great no prep activities for early finishers, bell ringers, morning work, handouts, homework, lesson plan supplements, sponge activities, introductions to new topics, and sub files.We consider this to be a challenging puzzle and it will require quite a bit of time to complete. Students will memorize the names of all fifty states withou
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4th - 7th
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Reconstruction Era and 13th, 14th, 15th Amendments | End of Civil War Activity
In this Reconstruction activity on the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments, students closely examine the text of the Reconstruction Amendments to decide their impact in Reconstruction and the freedmen community. Once students have dissected these three landmark amendments, students turn their focus to how the South responded by the passage of these amendments. Here, students examine two documents that focus on how the South responded and how the freedmen were affected. ☆ ☆ Get this engaging 13th, 1
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6th - 9th
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Progressive Era Muckrakers Chart & Worksheet Activity for US History
This activity on Progressive Era Muckrakers features a 1-page reading about Muckrakers plus a chart of 7 famous American muckrakers, their works, subjects, and the effects they had on America. After reading the chart, students complete a set of analysis questions to help demonstrate their understanding of muckrakers and their effects.The chart features information on each of the following muckrakers:Thomas NastJacob RiisIda B. WellsFrank NorrisIda TarbellLincoln SteffensUpton SinclairThe complet
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7th - 11th
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13 Colonies Map and Scavenger Hunt Activity
In this 13 Colonies activity and map scavenger hunt, students complete a gallery walk on the colonization of the 13 American Colonies. Students navigate around the room examining each colony's station to understand the reason behind its founding. Students can work individually or they can create groups and, before they are turned loose, divide up the responsibilities to research the founding of the 13 Colonies and detail the 13 Colonies map. This lesson is a great introduction to the 13 colo
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5th - 8th
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Histagories Social Studies End of Year Activity for US and World History
In this history review and conversation game, students are engaged with 8 short lists of information where they work with partners (or individually) to try to come up with answers based on the letter for the round. Included is a letter-choosing paper (students flip a coin and see where it lands!) plus 8 different lists geared toward History, Geography, Geology, and Social Studies themes! A condensed worksheet is also included to save space.Enjoy this fun way to spend the first few (or last few
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5th - 8th
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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: New Nation and United States Government Unit Bundle
INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION Worksheet Activity Packet - Word Search, Crossword & More!
Introduce and review vocabulary for teaching about the first Industrial Revolution in the United States with this puzzle worksheet packet. The puzzles will give students a chance to familiarize themselves with important terms while having fun. Puzzles make great 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 list of puzz
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4th - 7th
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13 Colonies Regions New England, Middle, & Southern Colony Regions
In this 13 Colonies and Colony Regions activity, students compare the New England, Middle and Southern Colony Regions. Students read the included student-friendly article (either in a group, individually, or as a class), then fill in the details on the included graphic organizer. This serves as a great intro to the 13 Colonies, or as a great way to learn the varying characteristics of the New England, Middle, or Southern colony regions.This resource includes a paper in-class version and a 1:1
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5th - 8th
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Native Americans Tribes and Regions | Student Matrix for Native American Regions
In this Native American tribes and regions lesson, students analyze the four major regions of Native Americans in North America. Students learn about Native Americans living in the Eastern Woodlands, the Plains, the Pacific Northwest, and the Desert Southwest! Students learn about the environment, the tribes who lived in each region, and their culture (housing, food, way of life, clothing, and religious beliefs). Finally, a graphic organizer is included for students to compile their learning o
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5th - 9th
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End or Beginning of the Year Social Studies Activity: Designing a New State
I created a version for younger students (grades 1-3), but it can be used for any grade level. You can find that resource here. The version on this page is more suitable for students in grades 3 and up. This idea came to me after my students finished their end-of-year testing. Since all of our social studies standards were taught before the test, I needed something for my students to do after the test. In "Designing a New State", students get to create a brand new state for the United States.
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Shays Rebellion, Articles of Confederation, and Constitution Activity and Skit
In this Shays Rebellion reading, Articles of Confederation, and Constitution skit activity, students are taught in many different styles to help them understand the event known as Shays' Rebellion and how it demonstrated the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. Students engage in a short reading assignment with analysis questions to help teach how the weaknesses of the Articles led to Shays' Rebellion before reading a short skit and engaging with a primary source activity to understand
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5th - 8th
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Comparing the Vietnam and Korean Wars Worksheet
This great Vietnam War and Korean War Comparison Worksheet has students use higher-level thinking skills to compare the Vietnam War to the Korean War. In 2 simple columns, students respond to a variety of prompts about the two conflicts against the spread of communism.Examples of prompts include: the dates, causes, geography, key players, casualties, outcome, and more! Following the comparison chart, students complete a Venn diagram comparing the Korean and Vietnam Wars (or conflicts to be speci
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7th - 11th
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Articles of Confederation Student Reading Activity and Worksheet
In this Articles of Confederation and Constitution worksheet reading activity, students are introduced to the first government of the United States, the Articles of Confederation! This close-reading assignment guides students through the text with a variety of questions to "check-in" along the way! A great way to introduce the first system of government in the United States! ☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my US Constitution activities unit located here b
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5th - 8th
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Missouri Compromise Compromise of 1850 Kansas-Nebraska Act Map Activity
This lesson teaches students about the three compromises relating to slavery before the Civil War. These compromises include the Missouri Compromise, the Compromise of 1850 and the Kansas-Nebraska Act. There are two versions of this product included. With the classroom version, I've included a visually appealing background information page, a blank map handout for students for coloring and labeling, and a presentation that brings everything together. The presentation includes a key. The digital
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6th - 9th
Also included in: Part 1 Complete U.S. History Curriculum | Middle School 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: HOLIDAYS BUNDLE - Valentine's Day - 21 Seasonal Word Search Worksheets
Constitutional Convention Compromises | Great Compromise, Bill of Rights, 3/5
In this Constitutional Convention Compromises student activity, students learn about the four major compromises at the Constitutional Convention, including the Great Compromise, the Three Fifths Compromise (3/5 Compromise), the Compromise of 1790 (Washington D.C.), and the creation of the Bill of Rights. Students examine FOUR articles to understand how these deals created the United States while completing an engaging graphic organizer for each to understand the debates.☆ ☆ Get this engaging res
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5th - 8th
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The Louisiana Purchase and Lewis & Clark Mapping Activity
This one day lesson will introduce students to the Louisiana Purchase while incorporating mapping and geography skills.Included in your purchase:1. Summary of Louisiana Purchase and Lewis & Clark expedition.2. Blank Map of the United States3. Directions for coloring and labeling map of the United States using current and historical place names related to the Lousiana Purchase and the Lewis & Clark Expedition.Note Some Additional Supplies Needed:--Colored Pencils--Map resources to help st
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: Thomas Jefferson, The Louisiana Purchase and Lewis & Clark Lesson Bundle
Causes of the Civil War Primary Source Analysis
Understanding the causes of the Civil War can be a complex task for elementary-age students. This series of worksheets hooks students with primary sources and critical thinking prompts to provide an engaging introduction to the Civil War.This is not an in-depth primary source analysis activity, but an overview of causes of the Civil War that incorporates primary sources.Students will read background information about the causes of the Civil War and analyze related primary sources by answering cr
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Virginia Studies Primary Source Activities Bundle
World War I and Trench Warfare Readings Stations Primary Source Activity
In this World War I (WWI) trench warfare reading and stations activity, students are introduced to life in the trenches during World War One. Students are first guided through an engaging PowerPoint presentation that introduces the start of World War I, why it begins, the role of the United States, and what fighting was like. Students will also watch TWO of the included video clips that show the hardships and conditions of the trenches. Then, students will navigate the room in a stations-base
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6th - 10th
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World War 2 and the Homefront Document Analysis Project for US History
This thorough packet includes 6 documents from the American homefront during WW2 along with background readings on each. Students analyze key information from short paragraphs, posters, and more to answer questions for each. This is a fantastic overview of how life changed for Americans during the war. Included topics are the changing role of women, industrial production, rationing, victory gardens, changing roles for marginalized groups, and internment camps. Each page includes great visuals,
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5th - 10th
Constitution, Federalists vs Anti-Federalists Activity Primary Source Analysis
In this Federalists v Anti-Federalists and Constitution primary source activity, students examine 8 total primary source excerpts to understand the Federalist and Anti-Federalist views on the failures of the Articles of Confederation and the new Constitution. Students examine four major questions surrounding the Constitution, Bill of Rights, Rights of the States, and the View of the People by investigating a response to each question from both a Federalist and an Anti-Federalist. ☆ ☆ Get this e
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6th - 10th
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Vietnam War Soldier's Letter Primary Source Reading
This amazing Vietnam War primary source activity features a poetic letter from an American soldier who died in the conflict. It provides a moving interpretation of what it means to be a patriotic American.The letter is beautifully written and will surely have a powerful effect on your students. It is also a great way to integrate reading analysis strategies into a lesson on the Vietnam War.After reading the 1-page letter, students answer a set of open-ended comprehension and opinion questions to
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8th - 12th
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