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Adult education U.S. History independent work packets
Area 51- Conspiracy Theory - Listen, Short Answer, & Paragraph
I used to hate it when students would bring up conspiracy theories like aliens and Area 51, as I thought it was my job to convince them why this was unreasonable, and I didn't always have the context or facts to do that! Sadly, I didn't realize that I was missing a major opportunity to engage their interest. Now, I have a plan and this assignment does the work for me. In addition, this assignment is further important because it is skill-based, and it targets evidence and analysis skills for the
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Tupac- Conspiracy Theory- Listen, Short Answer, & Paragraph
My students are obsessed with conspiracy theories and with Tupac! In fact, I had one of my first truly magical moments in the classroom when I brought in Tupac lyrics. I was surprised that they even knew who he was, but the students' eyes lit up and they were engaged for the first time that year. The students loved Tupac so much that they bought me Tupac & Biggie figurines to sit on my desk. They were trying to tell me something more about this!!! While the assignment is high interest for y
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Titanic- Conspiracy Theory- Listen, Short Answer, & Paragraph
I thought I already knew a lot about the Titanic, but I learned a lot more in these two 40 minute podcast episodes. Podcast Episode 1 provides a detailed history lesson about the Titanic including the root causes and the actual crash and sinking event. Episode 2 provides three possible conspiracy theories, everything from insurance fraud, intentional sabotage, and even an evil mummy. My students buy into the task because it is so skeptical and questioning of everything. I buy into this task bec
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Causes of the American Civil War Timeline Activity
This social studies timeline activity traces the events leading up to the American Civil War and is perfect for grades 8 -12. A timeline activity is a great way to provide a visual so the student can see the sequence and relationship between events. The cause and effect become more apparent, allowing for a greater depth of understanding. Your students will use pre-printed cards containing information about 34 key events occurring between 1819 and 1861 to create a visual timeline display. Once
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in: English Colonization of America and American Revolution Growing Bundle
Abraham Lincoln and the Fort Sumter Crisis
Students will love investigating the uncovered details that led to the firing on Fort Sumter, plunging the United States into a gruesome Civil War. Students will examine maps, telegrams, military correspondence, messages from Lincoln's cabinet members, Lincoln's Inaugural Address and more as they seek to uncover details about this pivotal moment in American history. Finally students will be asked to provide a written response to summarize the key events.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
14th Amendment and the Equal Protections Clause
This handout has students learn about the 14th Amendment's equal protections clause and then read about and analyze several seminal Supreme Court decisions about the clause including Plessy v. Ferguson and Brown v. Board of Education. They also analyze the stop and frisk policy of the NYPD, the 1964 Civil Rights Act and protected classes, and subsequent Supreme Court cases that relate to it (Lawrence v. Texas, Obergefell v. Hodges, and Bostock v. Clayton County). It ends with asking students to
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Law and Justice Curriculum
Participation in Government Curriculum
This curriculum is 46 assignments that try to engage students in how government connects to their lives. Any of them can be purchased individually, but this bundle is the best deal, as each resource only costs $1.63 each!Week 1: The first 4 assignments have students think about ethics/morals, how government functions invisibly to keep them safe, and the social contract theory and philosophies underlying the U.S. government system. Week 2: Assignments 5-8 are 2 activities about how to influence g
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Bill of Rights HyperDoc Digital Student Centered Activity | Google Drive
Your secondary students will be engaged in this engaging, student-centered digital HyperDoc about the Bill of Rights. Students will work at their own pace to complete this digital resource. Perfect for distance learning or when you have a sub!What is a HyperDoc?A HyperDoc is a digital document where all components of a learning cycle have been pulled together into one central location. Activities include:Introduction ReadingAnticipation GuidePolitical Cartoon AnalysisFilm Clip with QuestionsCha
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: The Constitution & Federalism | Unit BUNDLE | Civics | Print & Digital
A Critical Thinking Activity Bundle about America's Prisons
This is an informational critical thinking bundle all about America's prison system. It works great in a character-building lesson or any unit over restorative justice. Would work well as no-prep sub plan or for your early finishers who need enrichment activities to keep their minds occupied while others are working. Includes a reading comprehension activity, a word search, a vocabulary study, a word unscramble, and a logic puzzle.
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
APUSH Period 7 Historical Document Analysis DBQ HIPP Document Based Question
APUSH Period 9 Historical Document Analysis or Primary Source Analysis. Help your students with analyzing historical documents with this premade set of HIPPing analysis worksheets. This will be a growing bundle. When it is updated, you will receive a notification that more documents have been added. The current list of documents included in this bundle is listed below. There is a mix of written and visual documents with a variety of topics. The current set includes 109 documents.No Prep Required
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Supremacy & Commerce Clauses, & 10th Amendment (Distance Learning and COVID-19)
This handout helps students understand the 10th Amendment to the Constitution, the Supremacy Clause, the Commerce Clause, and seminal Supreme Court cases related to these. It includes a final question about COVID-19 in relation to Federal and state powers. It is formatted for Google Classroom.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Law and Justice Curriculum
The Occupation of Alcatraz & Native American Rights
This is an assignment intended for students learning about Native American history, indigenous rights, the Red Power Movement, California history, the 60’s, the 70’s, activism and protest, and the history of Alcatraz Island. Educators should be aware this assignment does feature racial violence, specifically the murder of activist Richard Oakes. This assignment is a short reading regarding the Occupation of Alcatraz from 1969 to 1971, led by Richard Oakes, LaNada Means, and John Trudell. Followi
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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8th Amendment Handout (Distance Learning and COVID-19)
This handout has students analyze the 8th Amendment and several Supreme Court cases about the various clauses (excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishment), the death penalty, and prison conditions. It includes a final question about the COVID-19 pandemic, and the entire assignment is formatted for google classroom.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Law and Justice Curriculum
History of Hip-Hop Part 1 - Music Appreciation - Band & Music Sub Lessons
This presentation is a introduction to the origins and foundations of hip-hop. It covers the four essential elements of hip-hop culture: MCing, DJing, breakdancing, and graffiti art. Students will learn about the origins of these elements and how they became integral to hip-hop culture.In addition, the presentation delves into the early pioneers of hip-hop, including Grandmaster Flash, Afrika Bambaataa, and Kool Herc, who helped to shape the genre and pave the way for future generations of artis
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6th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
Causes of World War I Escape Room Digital Activity
This digital student-centered activity is the perfect tool for your social studies classroom to teach the Causes of World War I in a fun, interactive way. It is designed to keep your students focused as they search for clues about the war's origins. It is ideal for distance learning, in classroom, or for the homeschool student. In this activity, your students assume the role of a private in the French army who has found a knapsack full of secret coded messages. The coded messages can only be
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
Unveiling the Tapestry of Pre-Colonial America Part Reading Comprehension Bundle
Unveiling the Tapestry of Pre-Colonial America: A 15-Part Reading Comprehension BundleEmbark on a captivating journey through time and explore the rich mosaic of cultures that thrived in North America before European contact! This comprehensive reading comprehension bundle delves into 14 captivating topics, from the mound-building Mississippians to the ingenious adaptations of the Arctic Inuit. Students will uncover the mysteries of Cahokia, delve into the social structures of the Iroquois Leag
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7th - 10th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Crucible of Empire Movie Viewing Guide (44 questions)
This Crucible of Empire Movie Viewing Guide follows the PBS film "Crucible of Empire" for its two hour length. The film is free for viewing from PBS as of the time of this posting. The viewing guide is created with the intention of being printed out to help students follow along and identify key points throughout the film, which focuses on the Spanish American War, its causes, and its outcomes for the peoples of Cuba, Guam, the Philippines, and Puerto Rico.
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
APUSH Period 6 Document Analysis DBQ HIPP Document Based Question
APUSH Period 8 Historical Document Analysis or Primary Source Analysis. Help your students with analyzing historical documents with this premade set of HIPPing analysis worksheets. This will be a growing bundle. When it is updated, you will receive a notification that more documents have been added. The current list of documents included in this bundle is listed below. There is a mix of written and visual documents with a variety of topics. The current set includes 28 documents.No Prep Required/
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
World History Word Search Bundle - End of the Year / After Testing Activity
Immerse your students in the rich tapestry of World History with this comprehensive bundle of 10 uniquely themed word searches! Designed to both entertain and educate, these puzzles will challenge your students while reinforcing key vocabulary and concepts.Why You'll Love This Bundle:Engaging & Educational: Each word search is expertly crafted to captivate students while reinforcing key terms.Versatile & Adaptable: Perfect for homework, classwork, early finishers, or review sessions.Easy
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
APUSH Period 2 Historical Document Analysis DBQ HIPP Document Based Question
APUSH Period 2 Historical Document Analysis or Primary Source Analysis. Help your students with analyzing historical documents with this premade set of HIPPing analysis worksheets. This will be a growing bundle. When it is updated, you will receive a notification that more documents have been added. The current list of documents included in this bundle is listed below. There is a mix of written and visual documents with a variety of topics. The current set includes 41 documents.No Prep Required/
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
Mapping - American History - Cold War Era - Complete Packet
This is part of my collection Mapping - American History from Colonialism to the 21st Century. This packet is for the Cold War Era. It is contains multiple assignments with:Blank Maps (World, Vietnam, Europe, Korea)A pre-made rubricAssignment & teacher explanation for the Cold War & Vietnam.Teacher Map with selected places, territories, and locations labeled (see teacher suggestions for my methodology on how to use these)Many more maps and assignments are available. Check out the store.
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
Rosa Parks' Biography || READING PASSAGE+ACTIVITIES | Civil Rights Middle School
✨ Engage and inspire your students with the extraordinary life of Rosa Parks! ✨Looking for an engaging and educational resource for Black History Month or your Civil Rights Movement unit? Look no further! This comprehensive activities pack includes an original non-fiction reading passage about the life and work of Rosa Parks, and is complemented by different forms of assessment (reading comprehension questions, a Multiple Choice quiz, and a True or False activity) that foster comprehension and c
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
Boicot a los Autobuses de Montgomery | TEXTO+ACTIVIDADES | Civil Rights Spanish
✨ Haz que tus estudiantes aprendan español, y sobre el Movimiento por los Derechos Civiles, con este completo pack acerca del boicot de autobuses de Montgomery ✨¿Eres maestro/a de español y necesitas actividades educativas y de calidad relacionadas con el "Civil Rights Movement", o "Movimiento por los derechos civiles"? ¡Entonces este es el recurso que estás buscando! Este set de actividades se basa en un texto original (no ficción) sobre el histórico boicot a los autobuses de Montgomery de 1955
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
Diversity and Resistance On The American Frontier
The story of Western Expansion is typically told through the experience of white men. This bundle consists of two reading assignments covering the experience of people of African and Asian descent, transgender people, and women, and a three Native American cultures and their experience with and resistance to Westward Expansion. This assignment is for students learning about American history, particularly the American frontier, otherwise known as the Wild West, women’s history, transgender studie
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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