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Free 8th grade U.S. History independent work packets
World War 2 Propaganda Mini Lesson
This WW2 (WWII) mini lesson on US home front propaganda includes 21 images of propaganda posters and 17 discussion questions. After studying and discussing propaganda, the students will make their own poster. The requirements and expectations for the poster activity are on the last slide. This is a sample from my World War 2 power point.Sample questions include:--Why was propaganda needed to mobilize Americans?--Why were different posters created for the same audience?--Compare and contrast t
Grades:
8th - 11th
Also included in:Â World War 2 Bundle
Child Labor in the Industrial Revolution - Factory Workers
Please enjoy this free worksheet and reading packet to teach students about the lives of child factory workers in the Industrial revolution. Included are reading, image and poster sheets for students to make their own presentations about the work and lives of these unfortunate children.These materials are also included as part of a larger unit on child workers featuring more readings and resources.Child Labor in the Industrial Revolution - Complete Unit
Grades:
6th - 12th
Industrial Revolution- Immigration, Unions, and Strikes (Readings and Questions)
This Industrial Revolution ‘Immigrants and Unions’ reading and primary source activity provides students with the opportunity to learn about the stories of resilience by immigrants and unions during the industrial age! Use this resource to supplement your lesson on the Industrial Revolution; this student-led resource will have your kids taking ownership of their learning. This is available to print, and as a Google Doc for paperless, Google Classrooms (link for Google Doc is at the end of the r
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Grades:
7th - 11th
Also included in:Â Industrial Revolution- People of Industry BUNDLE: (No-Prep & GOOGLE 1:1)
Columbian Exchange - Free Map
Please enjoy this free map sheet of the Columbian exchange which students can complete with their own icons or images to show the different crops and animals of the Old and New Worlds.These materials are also available as part of a larger interactive notebook packet available at the link below:The Columbian Exchange : Interactive Notebook
Grades:
5th - 10th
History Reconstruction Nonfiction Article #1 with Activities History Sub Plans
History Nonfiction Article #1 with Activities No Prep Sub Plans for history classrooms. Great as sub plans or as part of the teacher's unit. These activities should last 3-4 class periods.The following is included in this product: Reconstruction Plan Page 1Reconstruction Plan Page 2Reconstruction Nonfiction Passages 1-3Reconstruction Nonfiction Passages 4-5Reconstruction Vocabulary Multiple Choice QuestionsMultiple Choice Answer KEYReconstruction Guided Notes Page 1Reconstruction Guided Notes Pa
Grades:
6th - 10th
Student Debate Graphic Organizers
Students can use these 4 graphic organizers/templates to record their observations and notes in a classroom debate. This can work for a content area topic or a general topic of interest to secondary students. This also includes a teacher information page with 20 general debate prompts that my students have responded well to in the past. You might also be interested in:Extension and Creative Tasks for Primary SourcesPrimary Source Analysis Guide and Graphic OrganizersCurrent Events One PagerBe
Grades:
8th - 11th
Also included in:Â Activities and Projects for ANY Social Studies Topic BUNDLE
US History Primary Source Reading Activity: Abolition & Women's Rights!
This primary source reading activity quotes "Ain't I a Woman?" by American human rights activist Sojourner Truth. It focuses on close-reading skills by using a series of guides and tasks. It is completely student-centered and GOOGLE compatible for 1:1 classrooms! This resource is part of a larger series called "Voices From History" Part 2- Abolition & Social Reform through Westward Expansion. Zero prep- just print, copy, and go -OR- follow the link to use in Google Classroom! **In additi
Grades:
8th - 11th
World War Two : War in Europe Map
Please enjoy this free map to help teach about the geography and major battles of the Second World War in Europe.These materials are also available as part of a larger map collection. Please see the links below for more materials to help teach about World War Two:- WW2 Maps : Complete Set- WW2 : Complete Unit- Women in WW2- The Nations of WW2- Navajo Code Talkers- The Tuskegee Airmen
Grades:
6th - 12th
The Great Depression Reading Comprehension Activity- Google 1:1 and FREE!
This primary source reading activity quotes provides a first-hand account from a bank employee during the Great Depression. It focuses on close-reading skills by using a series of guides and tasks. It is completely student-centered and GOOGLE compatible for 1:1 classrooms! This resource is part of a larger series called "Voices From History" Part 5- The Roaring 20's through World War II. Zero prep- just print, copy, and go -OR- follow the link to use in Google Classroom! **In addition, you c
Grades:
8th - 11th
Also included in:Â US History Bundle- "Make Life Easy" Each Quarter! (Four Full Units & More!)
Harriet Tubman Reading Passage With Comprehension and Essay Questions
This Harriet Tubman and ending slavery reading passage is a phenomenal way to incorporate reading into your social studies lesson or vice versa. The passage is engaging and thought-provoking. The questions are both comprehension and essay style!Like this one? Check these resources out as well!William Lloyd Garrison Reading Passage with Comprehension and Essay QuestionsSojourner Truth Reading Passage with Comprehension and Essay QuestionsFrederick Douglass Reading Passage with Comprehension and E
Grades:
4th - 8th
Child Labor in the Industrial Revolution - Mine Workers
Please enjoy this free worksheet and reading packet to teach students about the lives of child mine workers in the Industrial revolution. Included are reading, image and poster sheets for students to make their own presentations about the work and lives of these unfortunate children.These materials are also included as part of a larger unit on child workers featuring more readings and resources.Child Labor in the Industrial Revolution - Complete Unit
Grades:
6th - 12th
September 11th Oral History Project and Survivor Testimonials Reflection
Looking for a bell ringer activity to start class each day and get your student thinking?Full Year of Writing Prompts - 180 Bell RingersHere is a way for your students to have some experience with getting first-hand accounts of a historical event. This FREE download includes the following two resources:September 11th Oral History ProjectSeptember 11th Survivor TestimonialsThe oral history project is for your students to interview a family member or someone who was alive and can recall the event
Grades:
6th - 8th
Amelia Earhart - Free Map Sheets
Please enjoy these free maps to help teach students about the route of Amelia Earhart's final flight.These maps are also available as part of a larger unit on the life and achievements of Amelia Earhart available at the link below:Amelia Earhart : Mini Unit
Grades:
7th - 12th
25x US History: What Is U.S. History? (EN/SP)
Objective: The objective for middle school students studying US History is to develop a deep understanding of the events, people, and ideas that have shaped the United States, fostering a sense of identity, civic responsibility, empathy, and critical thinking skills.Today’s Activities:Article: What Is US History & Why Is It Important for You to LearnReflection QuestionsDefine The TermsWord SearchCrosswordEnglish and Spanish files included.English <=> Spanish Parallel Reader included.En
Grades:
6th - 8th
Civil War Caesar Shift Cipher Activity
Unlock the Secrets of the Civil War: An Engaging Codebreaking AdventureDive into the fascinating world of Civil War espionage with our Caesar Shift Cipher Activity! Perfect for history enthusiasts and budding cryptographers alike, this interactive lesson plan brings the intrigue of Civil War communication to your classroom. By decoding secret messages, students will not only sharpen their problem-solving skills but also gain unique insights into historical strategies and the vital role of encryp
Grades:
5th - 12th
The Roaring 20s True False Fix
Students will play true, false, fix to review the people and events of the Roaring 1920s. They will read 14 statements and determine which are true and which are false. They will then complete 3 other tasks with the material. This is best done in pairs or triplets. The answers and a teacher information page are included.You might be interested in:The Roaring 20s BUNDLETrue, False, Fix BundleResources for ANY History Topic
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Grades:
8th - 11th
Also included in:Â The Roaring 20s Bundle
The Revolution Series: 'Boston Bloody Boston' Video Guide
Have you ever wanted to show a video to your students, but did not have the time to create the video guide to ensure that they are actually watching the video and learning what you want them to learn? Well, now you do. 'Boston Bloody Boston' is the first part of 'The Revolution' (also known as The American Revolution) a 2006 American miniseries from The History Channel composed of thirteen episodes which track the American Revolution from the Boston Massacre through the Treaty of Paris, which
Grades:
5th - 9th
Activity 2: Transatlantic Slave Trade_Middle & High School Black History Course
The Transatlantic Slave Trade represented the largest forced migration of people in human history with the transfer of 12-20 million Africans to the Americas between the 16th to 19th centuries. For 366 years, European slavers loaded millions of Africans onto Atlantic slave ships. About 11 million survived the Middle Passage to landfall and life in the Americas.African American Black History Course_Lesson Activity 2: The Transatlantic Slave TradeLesson 2 in the 72-part course series
Grades:
6th - 12th
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The American Revolution / Life in the Army - Video Lesson & Worksheet
Immerse yourself in the American Revolution. Learn from first-person interpreters about life in the Continental Army during the American Revolution.This video, from Bobblehead George, will explore camp life and medicine used during the American Revolution.This video lesson contains a video link (internet connection required), 5 Free Response questions, 10 multiple choice questions, and an answer key.
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Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in:Â George Washington's Mount Vernon Bundle - Video Lessons & Worksheets
Bill of Rights Practice Questions
The Bill of Rights is an essential part of United States History and Government. Secondary students need multiple opportunities to develop an understanding of these essential liberties and protections embedded in our Constitution since its ratification. These Bill of Rights Practice Questions include a set of three practice exercises for students to develop their understanding of the fist 10 amendments added to the Constitution. Suggested Uses:Provide differentiated practice to meet the needs of
Grades:
7th - 10th
Civil Rights Movement Timeline- STAAR
This great Civil Rights Movement timeline allows students to visually see the progression of the Civil Rights Movement by being prompted to complete describe 9 different events throughout the era, including Brown v. Board of Education, Little Rock 9, March on Washington, and MORE! Great as a US History STAAR review!
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Grades:
1st - 12th
Battles of the Civil War Reading Comprehension & Questions
The battles of the American Civil War were fought with incredible bravery and determination by both sides. The soldiers who fought in these battles were willing to make sacrifices for their cause, and their actions had a profound impact on the outcome of the war. The battles of the Civil War are a testament to the bravery and courage of the soldiers who fought in them, and they remain an important part of American history. This under 500 words with questions is sure to help enlighten and assist
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Grades:
6th - 8th
New York State Doodles Coloring Page FREEBIE Sample!
Great for early finishers, independent work, an anchor activity, or just for a brain break and to calm the mind and brain. Just print and go! Students can enjoy coloring with felt tip pens, colored pencils, or markers.This listing includes a 1-page pdf Doodle Coloring of New York! Want more variety? You might also like the set of 10 doodles for a variety to share with your entire crew--paisley, teardrop, wheels, triangles, kaleidoscope, scales, swirls, and more.Great for emergency sub plans, hom
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Grades:
2nd - 10th, Not Grade Specific
Jim Crow Era - Vocabulary Passage with Multiple Choice Assessment
This engaging and comprehensive worksheet activity pack is designed to help upper elementary, middle school, and high school students deepen their understanding of the Jim Crow era. This worksheet activity pack includes vocabulary words such as segregation, legislation, public facilities, poll taxes, residency requirements, and literacy tests. Each word is defined and used in context, allowing students to enhance their understanding of these terms. Included in this activity pack are ten multip
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Grades:
5th - 11th
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