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Free U.S. History independent work packets
Boston Tea Party Color by Number, Reading Passage and Text Marking
This Boston Tea Party Color by Number and Text Marking activity has your students searching for text evidence from the reading passage and coloring in answers. This is a highly engaging reading comprehension activity. Great addition to your American Revolution unit.Topics include: British Parliament, No Taxation without Representation, Sons of Liberty, Tea Act, Stamp Act, Intolerable ActsStudents read about the Boston Tea Party, answers questions, mark the text for evidence, and color the pictur
Grades:
4th - 6th
Louisiana Purchase Close Reading: an introduction to Westward Expansion- FREE!
Use this Louisiana Purchase reading activity to introduce Westward Expansion, to practice literacy skills, and to learn about the history of the United States! This resource is a piece to a larger WESTWARD EXPANSION unit. It provides clear student directions and is easy to assign for independent learning, but is also great to use for whole-class instruction and read alouds. If you like this 4-page student resource, it is included in a larger student workbook where you can find reading passages
Grades:
4th - 5th
U.S. States & Capitals - Labeled & Blank Maps for Study and Practice - Geography
This set of maps is a perfect supplement to any study of the U.S. states and capitals.The set includes:Color map of the U.S. with states labeledBlack-and-white map with all states and capitals labeledBlack-and-white map with no labels, for student practice.The black-and-white maps can be easily photocopied for classroom use.This set is designed to work with the worksheets, flash cards and activities in my U.S. States & Capitals Bundle: U.S. States & Capitals BundleProducts included in t
Grades:
4th - 7th
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: World War 2 Bundle
INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION & Civil War Reading Packet (5th Social Studies) TEKS 5.4B
This no prep reading activity includes 2 graphic organizers, multiple choice and short answer writing prompts, and an exit ticket. Your students will be engaged while learning about the Industrial Revolution and how it led to the Civil War! If you're wanting to integrate social studies into your ELA curriculum, this is perfect because it's academically aligned for both subject areas. You can even leave it for sub plans or homework packets!Resource Includes:Printable Reading Passage2 Graphic Or
Grades:
5th
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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7th - 11th
Also included in: 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
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: Activities and Projects for ANY Social Studies Topic BUNDLE
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
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
SC 4.1.CC Patterns of Economic Development Colonies 4th Grade Social Studies
Your students will be so engaged in learning about economic development in the colonies 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 or homework packets!Resource Includes: Passage (leveled for 4th grade) Graphic OrganizersVocabulary Matching Activity Multiple Choice Activity Writing Activity Ans
Grades:
4th
Life in the New England Colonies Mini Coloring Book-Level A
From Puritans and hornbooks to ships and whales, Life in the New England Colonies Mini Coloring Book includes 7 coloring pages with large print copywork to trace that is perfect for young writers. Introduce your students to life in the New England Colonies with this 10-page mini coloring book.I have numerous history-themed coloring books in my store that include either simple or more complex handwriting practice on both American and world history topics that you can check out here https://www.te
Grades:
PreK - 2nd
5 U.S. Regions- Free Reading and Map Activity resource!
**This resource is part of an ENTIRE, NO-PREP, and NO-TEXTBOOK NEEDED, FIVE U.S. REGIONS Unit- CLICK HERE!This Five U.S. Regions reading and map activity resource is a great way to kick off your unit. It focuses on names, locations, and introductory information about the 5 Regions. Use it for a close-read activity, during independent learning centers, or to keep in your emergency sub-folder! This resource is easy to use as a homework assignment, or for a one-day lesson.Included:One page Readi
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Not Grade Specific
The Boston Massacre Reading Comprehension Worksheet U.S. History
Does dense U.S. history textbook reading about the Boston Massacre have your students bored in their seats? Help build historical knowledge with this non-fiction one-page reading comprehension article that summarizes the key points about the Boston Massacre. This listing includes the article, multiple choice questions, and a point of view worksheet that asks students to retell the events of the massacre from the perspective of a British soldier and a colonial woman. There is also a section on
Grades:
4th - 7th
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
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
Interdisciplinary Worksheet for "Hidden Figures"
Use this worksheet to accompany a viewing of "Hidden Figures" (2016). Exercises and activities across the curriculum presented--history, ELA, math, science--which tie the themes and context of the film in a neat multidisciplinary package.
Grades:
9th - 12th
Women's Suffrage Webquest
Who should be allowed to vote, and why does it matter? In this activity, students will examine a variety of primary and secondary online sources to learn more about the women’s suffrage movement. Each section includes a resource (or resources) on the left and questions or a task on the right. Students will open the link, read or examine the source, and complete the questions or task. This activity is designed for a 90-minute block or two 60-minute class periods. It can be used as independent wor
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Tennessee State Symbols
Do you have a copy count each month? This product includes everything you need reinforce Tennessee's state symbols on only ONE page. This one page of notes will help students follow along with readings, videos, or PowerPoints. It is also differentiated to help target the needs of each student in your class. This product includes:-state capitol-state animal -state flower -state bird-state flag-state fruit
Grades:
PreK - 1st
10.6 Cold War: Proxy Wars Student Activity
This is materials used from NYS new visions modified to be a short activity students can do online or in class on the 4 major Cold War Conflicts. This will be used for Distance Learning. Answer key is not included, but may be available in just a bit.
Grades:
10th - 11th
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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
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