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6th grade Native Americans independent works
American History & U.S. Geography EDITABLE Interactive Notebook 7 Unit BUNDLE
Looking for a way to increase students' interest in United States geography, Native Americans, and American history through Westward Expansion? These interactive notebooks hook students on history - and support their reading skills! These units include interactive activities, maps, vocabulary, graphic organizers, and assessments. What’s Included in the Bundle⭐ United States Geography Interactive Notebook ⭐ Native Americans Interactive Notebook ⭐ Explorers & Exploration Interactive Notebook⭐
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4th - 6th
Mayas, Incas, Aztecs
Were pre-Columbian peoples civilized? Students will research and analyze documents to determine the characteristics and elements of civilization from the Ancient Incas, Mayans, and Aztecs. They will complete a Venn diagram/compare and contrast application question in this engaging lesson and activity!Included in this resource:• Title page• Do Now/Motivation student-centered question• Ancient Maya reading passage• Ancient Inca reading passage• Ancient Aztec reading passage• Ancient Maya, Inca,
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5th - 8th
Also included in: Native Americans UNIT BUNDLE with BONUS Activities
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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Maya Empire Mesoamerica Investigation | What happened to the Maya People?
In this Maya Empire CSI Investigation, students take on the role of historians, scientists, and researchers as they try to uncover the reasons behind the downfall of the Mayan Empire. Students research the Maya downfall in Mesoamerica to understand their history, culture, and the factors that may have led to their demise. This resource is included in my Mesoamerica Unit Bundle to teach the Inca, Maya, and Aztec as well as my CSI World History Bundle! Students are engaged with a short video to s
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5th - 8th
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Inca Empire Myth-Busters! Students explore Inca culture, life, & religion!
In this Inca Empire Myth Busters and culture activity, students investigate six different statements on life in the Inca Empire, then either "prove" or "bust" each of the statements. Students learn about the Inca government, religion, climate, government, and more!This resource is included in my Mesoamerica Unit Bundle to teach the Inca, Maya, and Aztec.Students are engaged by evaluating six different myth sources and learn about Inca religion, government, climate and geography, education system
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5th - 8th
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INCA & Emperor's New Groove! - teach Inca history with the movie!
THIS IS A MUST-HAVE FOR ANY TEACHER LOOKING TO MAKE A STUDY OF THE INCA RELEVANT AND ACCESSIBLE FOR MIDDLE-SCHOOLERS. EASY-TO-FOLLOW, PERFECT FOR AN INTRO LESSON***GOOGLE COMPATIBLE*** 1) Drag and Drop the Word Doc or PowerPoint into Google Drive2) Then Go to "FILE", and SAVE AS "GOOGLE SLIDES" or "GOOGLE DOCS"***This resource now includes a handy 2-page student handout (in both PDF and MS WORD). An answer key is also provided.***This resource now also includes an original Jeopardy review game
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3rd - 10th
Westward Expansion Unit and Fun Activities - Pioneers, Gold Rush, Cattle Trails
These Westward Expansion lessons and fun activities will help students dive into the exciting world of American history! Students will learn about Westward Expansion and events like the California Gold Rush, Cattle Drives, the Transcontinental Railroad, Native Americans, and Pioneers who all played a part in this era. This Westward Expansion Bundle Includes the Following Vocabulary:The Gold RushBoom Towns and Ghost TownsEntrepreneursCowboy LifeBlack Cowboys of TexasCattle DrivesFamous Cattle Tra
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4th - 6th
Transcontinental Railroad Slides Lesson and Notes Activity
This Transcontinental Railroad PowerPoint Lesson is the perfect addition to your Westward Expansion Unit! Students LOVE learning about the Transcontinental Railroad and the competition that took place between the Union Pacific and Central Pacific Railroad.The transcontinental railroad lesson covers the following topics:1. Travel before the Railroad2. The Pony Express3. The Telegraph and Samuel Morse4. Transcontinental Railroad5. The Union Pacific6. The Central Pacific7. Workers and Conflicts8. P
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4th - 7th
French and Indian War Doodle Notes & Google Slides
The French and Indian War is introduced in a 15 slide presentation. Plus, you can keep your students' attention with guided notes! The notes are designed in an engaging format allowing for students to add some color to their papers.UPDATE: I have added Google Slide versions!This zipped file includes:★ French and Indian War Presentation (PowerPoint & Google Slide Options): This 15 slide PowerPoint presentation gives students basic facts about the war in addition to the reasons leading to the
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4th - 6th
Also included in: American Revolution (BUNDLE)
Native Americans - Land Bridge and the First Settlers of the Americas
How did humans get to the Americas? Students will research how the first humans reached the Americas by the Land Bridge Theory and use their research and analysis of the document to answer scaffolding questions and complete the graphic organizer in this engaging lesson and activity!Included in this resource:• Title page• Do Now/Motivation student-centered map-skills questions• The Land Bridge reading passage with scaffolding questions• The Land Bridge graphic organizer• Application/Closing/High
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5th - 8th
Also included in: Native Americans UNIT BUNDLE with BONUS Activities
Westward Expansion Unit BUNDLE
***FULL PREVIEW AVAILABLE***Increase student growth and engagement while saving time, energy and money! This bundle has everything you need and more! It is perfect for textbook free classrooms. Just print and go! Bundle includes several products that aren't available in my store. For those available in my store, specific descriptions can be found below:The Battle of Little Bighorn Primary Source Reading PassageThe Battle of Wounded Knee Primary Source Reading PassageThe Pony Express Primary S
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6th - 9th
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Roanoke : Cold Case Investigation
Your students will become Cold Case detectives as they analyze evidence cards to determine what happened to the Roanoke colonists. Students will analyze each "evidence card" throughout the investigation. Afterwards, they will write about what they think happened to the colonists. As a culminating activity, students will participate in a "fishbowl discussion", where they discuss their own theories about the colony.
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1. "Time War" Activity: serves as the "hook" of the less
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4th - 8th
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Maya, Inca, Aztec In ROAD TO EL DORADO: Which Civilization? (the case for all 3)
THIS IS A MUST-HAVE FOR ANY TEACHER LOOKING TO MAKE A STUDY OF THE MAYA, INCA, OR AZTEC RELEVANT, ACCESSIBLE, AND EASY TO UNDERSTAND. CASES CAN BE MADE THAT THIS FILM IS ABOUT ANY OF THE THREE, AND STUDENTS ARE GIVEN OPPORTUNITIES TO THINK CRITICALLY, TO CHOOSE A CIVILIZATION AND TO DEFEND THEIR POSITION. ENJOY!***GOOGLE COMPATIBLE*** 1) Drag and Drop the Word Doc or PowerPoint into Google Drive2) Then Go to "FILE", and SAVE AS "GOOGLE SLIDES" or "GOOGLE DOCS"This 21-slide PowerPoint guides st
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4th - 9th
Social Studies WHOLE YEAR 20 Tests BUNDLE by Science Doodles
Whole Year BUNDLE SET with 20 TEST and keys by science doodles!All content is aligned to the History Alive Social Studies book.One test for each chapter.Save yourself tons of time and use this to check for understanding and get feedback if your students are learning the content. All tests questions match the content in the chapter foldables which I offer separately.I teach Science and Social Studies and spent all summer getting this HUGE package together. It will save me so much time by having e
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4th - 7th
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Orange Shirt Day and Residential Schools - Truth and Reconciliation Activities
Orange Shirt Day and Residential Schools in Canada Close Reading Activities and Resources - This resource contains 4 reading passages related to Orange Shirt Day and Truth and Reconciliation, as well as Orange Shirt Day close reading activities, comprehension questions, and Orange Shirt Day activities. These meaningful resources will help you teach this important piece of history as we continue to move towards the path of truth and reconciliation. ✅Be sure to click on the preview above to see
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5th - 8th
Age of Jackson Mini Unit | Teach All Aspects of Andrew Jackson
This Age of Jackson Mini Unit aims to teach all aspects of Andrew Jackson's presidency, including his rise to office, the Election of 1824, his claim to be a "man of the people," his treatment of native people, the nullification crisis, and his war with the national bank.The Age of Jackson Unit is included in the much larger Andrew Jackson Bundle, located here:Age of Jackson Bundle! 3 activities for Andrew Jackson! Engaging, Fun & Focused!----------------------------------In this Age of Jack
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6th - 9th
American Revolution Timeline, Presentation & Doodle Notes (Print and Digital)
The Revolutionary War is presented in a 31-slide presentation. Keep your students engaged with guided doodle notes! Timeline posters, including a blank student copy, are also included.UPDATE: I have added Google Slide versions of the student worksheets, timeline and presentation. UPDATE #2: The Sugar Act has been added on 1/4/24.This zipped file includes:★ AMERICAN REVOLUTION PRESENTATION: (PowerPoint & Google Slide Options) This 31 slide presentation gives students facts about the causes le
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4th - 6th
Also included in: American Revolution (BUNDLE)
Indigenous Peoples of Canada - Reading Passages - Canada's Indigenous People Art
This Indigenous Peoples of Canada unit is perfect for a Canadian History unit or Canadian Indigenous Peoples unit. It includes Indigenous Peoples of Canada reading passages, comprehensions questions, and foldable mini books. This unit focuses of the Inuit of the Arctic, the Iroquois of the Eastern Woodlands, the People of the Plains, the People of the Plateau, and the People of the Northwest Coast. ✅Very little teacher prep is necessary to teach this unit - simply print and teach! Detailed an
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4th - 9th
The Land Bridge Beringia Reading Comprehension Passage and Map Activity
In this activity, students complete a short reading passage about the Bering Land Bridge (also called Beringia) to learn how Native Americans crossed from Russia to Alaska to settle in the Americas during the last Ice Age. This lesson also includes a map coloring activity that examines how the water level in the oceans dropped during Ice Age, revealing land that formed a bridge the earliest people could walk across. This resource includes: A short reading passage with 5 multiple choice comprehen
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4th - 7th
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Pocahontas Movie Guide + Activities | Answer Key Included
This 15 page movie guide with handouts accompanies the film "Pocahontas (1995)". ★★ Check out the full preview! ★★This guide may also work well as a sub plan for your substitute teacher.Part 1 - These are the comprehension questions for the movie. I have made three sets of questions, and labelled them (Includes the answers for all three sets of questions)2 pages of 50 questions requiring answers in sentences1 page of 25 questions requiring answers in sentences (25 questions removed from the 50 q
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3rd - 6th
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Remembrance Day Poppy Activity for Canadian Indigenous Veterans
This Indigenous (First Peoples, First Nations) interactive poppy activity has been created for teach about Indigenous soldier contributions for Canada's Remembrance Day. This upper elementary (intermediate) and middle school resource blends social studies and language arts reading and writing activities with Aboriginal perspectives through a research project, and foldable interactive notebook art project.What you get:1 Colouring Title Page1 Read Aloud close reading page6 Indigenous veteran mini-
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2nd - 8th
Also included in: Indigenous ALL YEAR Social Studies History & Culture Mega Bundle
Totem Poles Informational Text Reading Comprehension Worksheet Indigenous People
This passage briefly describes Totem Poles. 18 questions (matching, short answer, and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I've provided a color and BW version, as well as the key. INCLUDES:Article 18 questions (matching, short answer, and multiple choice) Color and BW VersionsKey includedIncluded in my Native American Informational Text BundleYou may also be interested in my:Native American Tribes Bundle*If you don't already, Follow Me!
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Native Americans Informational Text Reading Comprehension Worksheet
The Meeting of The Worlds Full Unit Bundle 5 Engaging Lessons Distance Learning
The Meeting of The Worlds - 5 critical thinking lessons to engage your students and develop their critical thinking skills + review and an assessment!Lessons Included:The First Americans - “First Peoples” - Students view a free video from PBS and trace two theories regarding the migration of the first people through North and South America. This video is eye catching and compelling and helps to clearly lay out the evidence surrounding the two competing theories. Students pick a theory and use ev
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6th - 9th
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Little Bighorn, Custer's Last Stand, and the American Indian Wars Powerpoint
This resource for the American Indian Wars, Little Bighorn, Wounded Knee, and more includes a PowerPoint, guided notes, graphic organizer, & flipped classroom video! The essential aspects regarding the Battle of Little Bighorn and the conflict between the US and American Indians during the late 1800's is presented in a visually rich PowerPoint that is sure to engage students. The presentation includes maps, images, and notes on all of these topics: The Treaty of Ft. LaramieThe sacred Black H
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in: US History Part 1 PowerPoint and Guided Notes Bundle
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