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8th grade U.S. History independent work packets for Easel
3 Branches of Government Civics Activities
Teaching the three branches of the U.S. government is an essential part of the U.S. History or Civics curriculum. This product is a concise and effective way of teaching the three branches of government. It can be used to meet the needs of all learners. There are a variety of activities included!This product includes the following:Reading passage: a one page reading passage about the 3 branches of governmentGraphic organizer: students can use to take notes as they read or to summarize what they
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5th - 12th
Compare and Contrast Two Texts on the Same Topic - U.S. History
Bring history and poetry to life with paired texts! Read four famous American poems alongside high-interest nonfiction passages about iconic moments and places in history - including the Lincoln assassination, the Statue of Liberty, and more. Students will strengthen their reading comprehension skills while making meaningful connections to relevant social studies topics!Each of these middle school poem activities comes with an informational reading passage about the poem's historical background
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6th - 9th
United States Complete Primary Source Analysis Bundled Set Civil War- Modern Day
This is the ULTIMATE U.S. History Primary Source Analysis Complete Bundle Set that will save you time and energy as you prepare your students to practice the valuable Social Studies skill. From the Civil War to Modern America, the bundle includes 84 pages of images, quotes, charts, graphs and so much more with guiding questions for better student understanding or review of the social, economic, and political changes for each major national era and the decades from 1860 to 2014. Topics begin wi
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5th - 11th
Also included in: U.S. History Custom Bundle
Esperanza Rising, by Pam Munoz Ryan: A PDF & Easel Digital Novel Study
This is a ready-to-use, custom-made, PDF and Digital novel study designed to guide students in grades 4-7 as they read Esperanza Rising. It is a PDF product and it also includes an EASEL Activity. This should ease some of the uncertainty of distance learning. Included in this Esperanza Rising packet is a bookmark for students to keep track of vocabulary words while reading the book and using the student booklet (or worksheets if you prefer). In addition, there are 22-pages for the student
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4th - 8th
Return To Sender by Alvarez Hispanic Heritage Novel Guide
Return To Sender Alvarez Hispanic Heritage Novel Unit is perfect for teaching about immigration, its challenges, barriers, laws and current practices, American history, as well as, themes of family, friendship, belonging, and coming-of-age. The unit includes:Learning Objectives Pre-reading activities Immigration projectNew Terms and Vocabulary SheetChapter by Chapter questions and answers Essay TopicsExtension ActivitiesCharacter(s) Analysis Activity Themes ActivityComparison Activity Cause &
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5th - 8th
Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes Novel Guide
Ghost Boys by Rhodes Novel GuideThis novel guide includes:Chapter by chapter comprehension questionsAnswer keyThemes activityNew vocabularySummaryCause and Effect ActivityExtension resourcesWriting Workshop Post-Reading QuestionsEssay questionsKLW ChartIf you have any questions, please email me @ mrslenamed@gmail.comThis product is ideal for: Teaching social studiesTeaching about American History Teaching about social issuesSimilar Resource(s): "Black Brother, Black Brother"by Jewell Parker Rhod
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6th - 8th
The 13 Original English Colonies Bundle Worksheet & Activities - Map & More!
Need a quick sub plan? Looking for small independent work? Hoping to break up the thirteen original colonies?This Bundle includes worksheets on the following:Southern Colonies- King James, John Rolfe, John Smith, Pocahontas, Powhatan Confederacy- Jamestown- Economy of the Southern colonies- Crossword Puzzle *ACTIVITY*Middle Colonies- William Penn, Quakers, Pennsylvania- Economy of the Middle colonies- Word bank, short answer *ACTIVITY*New England Colonies - In-depth understanding of the Puritan
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3rd - 8th
Ground Zero by Alan Gratz A Novel of 9/11 NO Prep Novel Guide Patriot Day
Ground Zero: A Novel of 9/11 by Alan Gratz Novel Guide is perfect for teaching about September 11th, American History, and world history.This resource includes: Learning objectives Chapter-by-chapter reading comprehension questions Answer KeyNew Vocabulary Character(s) analysis activities Cause & Effect activity Types of characters activity KLW Chart Extension Resources - background information Themes Activity Post reading questions Teacher section with answer key Vocabulary Activities Post-
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6th - 9th
Activity 1: Ancient African Civilizations_Middle & High School Black History
This passage is about the ancient Ghana, Songhai, and Mali empires. Long before the colonial period, there were great African kingdoms whose rulers presided over magnificent courts. Their merchants traded in gold, salt, and other goods with faraway countries, often traveling vast distances over caravan routes across the plains and deserts. African American Black History Course_Lesson Activity 1: Ancient African Civilizations· Lesson 1 in the 72-part course series
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6th - 12th
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United States of America and Canada Reading & SPRITE Activity Set
United States of America and Canada SPRITE Activity SetIntroduce a Geography or other unit on the United States and Canada with this Reading, Organizing, Activity & Writing Set. Use to cover the entire unit or as a packet for absent or homeschool students.All activities require students to think historically and to apply the SPRITE Social Studies categorization method (preferred by universities, but very easy to remember for younger students!). Allow students to work on activities individu
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
We Dream of Space Erin Entrada Kelly NO Prep Novel Guide
We Dream of Space by Erin Entrada Kelly NO Prep Novel Guide is a perfect resource for teaching about the Challenger tragedy, American history, coming-of-age, family and sibling dynamics, as well as reading comprehension skills, character analysis, cause and effect and SO MUCH MORE! This resource includes: Pre, during, and post-reading activities Learning objectivesChapter-by-chapter reading comprehension questionsAnswer KeyCharacter analysis activitiesThemes ActivityVocabulary activities Extensi
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5th - 8th
Heroes A Novel of Pearl Harbor by Alan Gratz American History WWII Novel Guide
Heroes A Novel of Pearl Harbor by Alan Gratz Novel Guide is perfect for teaching American History, WWII, character development, world history, coming-of age, importance of friendship and so much MORE! This resource includes: Learning ObjectivesChapter-by-Chapter Reading Comprehension QuestionsText-to-Self QuestionsKWL ChartBackground Information/ MapsExtension ResourcesNew VocabularyThemes ActivityCharacter Development ActivitiesCause and Effect ChartsAnswer KeyAvailable in a powerpoint format u
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5th - 8th
The American Civil War Research Paper Project — US History ELA — CCSS Rubric
Explore the renowned figures of the American Civil War with this comprehensive research guide. Challenge your students to delve into the lives and contributions of influential individuals who played pivotal roles during this historic conflict. This research guide provides a scaffolded approach, guiding students from initial planning to the creation of a polished essay.Empower your students to engage in in-depth research and expository writing as they investigate the profound impact of significan
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6th - 10th
Black History Month - African-American Actors
30 investigations of African-American male actors. Students search online for information about each actor's place and date of birth, popular movies they starred in, things they are famous for, awards they won, etc.: Will Smith, Chadwick Boseman, Kenan Thompson, Morgan Freeman, Donald Glover, Ice Cube, Michael B. Smith, James Earl Jones, Paul Robeson, Forrest Whitaker, Louis Gossett, Jr., Danny Glover, Anthony Mackie, Ossie Davis, Taye Diggs, Michael Ealy, Mekhi Phifer, Derek Luke, Demetrius Sh
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6th - 12th
U.S. Document Analysis BUNDLE - Legislative Set of Acts, Amendments, Resolutions
Examine 25 pieces of U.S. Legislation with this Primary Source Analysis Bundle. Legislation spans from the Federal Judiciary Act to the 27th Amendment, covering major milestones in Congressional and American History. This 50 page handout bundle includes 25 different document analysis student sheets and keys. Each provides the original legislation as well as the document image for students to analyze with guiding questions for a better understanding of American legislation. Includes a significan
Grades:
5th - 12th
Also included in: Custom Bundle for AT
U.S. History SPRITE Reading Writing & Social Studies Great for Online Learning
US History SPRITE Reading, Writing & Graphic Organizer Complete Set- U.S. Exploration & Settlement to Modern Day (1400s - 2000s)Use this organizer to help your students categorize the information in the provided readings on America during from exploration to modern day, including social, political, and economic changes. And then use the same organizer to help students produce a writing piece without stress!Students are asked to document the Social, Political, Religious, Intellectual, Te
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5th - 12th
Thomas Paine - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessment (Distance Learning)
The illustrated Article and Power Point feature the author of Common Sense and a leading advocate for American independence. Featured: Early Life, Marriage, Pennsylvania Magazine, Common Sense, American Crisis, Rights of Man, The Age of Reason, Robert Ingersoll tribute. Activities and Assessment included.Lesson includes:- 4-Page illustrated Article- 23-Slide illustrated Power Point Presentation- Multiple Choice / Document Based Question - Assessment + Answer Key- DBQ Scoring Rubric (allows s
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5th - 9th
Three Worlds Meet in America Reading & SPRITE Activity Set
Three Worlds Meet SPRITE Activity Set -- Introduce the unit on Columbus coming to the Americas and the following era with this Reading, Organizing, Activity & Writing Set. Use to cover the entire unit or as a packet for absent or homeschool students.All activities require students to think historically and to apply the SPRITE Social Studies categorization method (preferred by universities, but very easy to remember for younger students!). Allow students to work on activities individually o
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
American Flag-- Interesting Facts and Activities Distance Learning
This packet teaches the history and etiquette of our nation’s flag. It includes:•An anticipation guide •A timeline of history•A scavenger hunt activity •Dos and don’ts of flag etiquette•History of the national anthem•A copy-change activity •Answer keys for each activity•10 project suggestions It is suitable for grades 5-8. This lesson can be used on the computer, projection onto a classroom screen, or downloaded and printed.Please follow me at: Patti's Pages
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5th - 8th
What you Don't Know about the Declaration of Independence SketchNotes
This TED-ED video Lesson helps bring the Declaration of Independence to life. These creative Sketch Notes are easily used to keep students engaged during this video lesson. A Snap Chat Exit ticket is a great formative assessment to conclude the lesson. Background:In June 1776, a little over a year after the start of the American Revolutionary War, the US Continental Congress huddled together in a hot room in Philadelphia to talk about independence. Kenneth C. Davis dives into some of the less
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4th - 11th
Internet Research on Civil Rights Leaders
18 printable or digital pages to engage your students in Internet Research on Civil Rights Leaders: Martin Luther King Jr, Cesar Chavez, Susan B. Anthony, Frederick Douglass, Elie Wiesel, Mohandas Gandhi, W.E.B. Du Bois, Nelson Mandela, Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Ida B. Wells, Nina Simone, Booker T. Washington, Jane Addams, Mary McLeod Bethune, Marva Collins, Rosa Parks, Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Students research online, finding important facts about why these people are remembered and ho
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4th - 12th
Also included in: Fall Activities BUNDLE
Kentucky - Internet Research Activities
25 printable or digital pages to engage your students in Internet Research on Kentucky. Students use a phone, tablet or laptop to search online about the people of this state: state flag and state seal, governor and state capital, a stamp and coin honoring this state, major mountains and rivers, large cities and lakes, state wildlife and major crops, a popular song honoring the state, important moments in the state’s history, famous people from this state, interesting facts about this state,
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4th - 10th
Great Depression Recipes Grades 6-12 ESL No Prep Multi Skill Sub Activity
Overview: Students will learn about how Americans changed their diets during the Depression as well as the creative ingredient substitutions that were used when budgets were tight. After students compare five example recipes they will choose a favorite recipe and recreate it into a Great Depression version. students will then answer reflection questions about the text and their experience when trying to recreate a recipe. The final activity included in creating a cookbook cover that matches the
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Activity 3: Enslavement & Slave Codes_Middle & High School Black History Course
Slaves were exported from Africa to many places in North and South America until 1865. By 1830 slavery was primarily located in the South, where it existed in many different forms. African Americans were enslaved on small farms, large plantations, in cities and towns, inside homes, out in the fields, and in industry and transportation.African American Black History Course_Lesson Activity 3: Enslavement and Slave Codes· Lesson 3 in the 72-part course series
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6th - 12th
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