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8th grade Native Americans independent works
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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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,
Grades:
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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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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Age of Exploration Unit: PPT, Guided Notes, Worksheets, Plans, Test + GoogleApps
Age of Exploration Complete Unit Bundled includes Age of Exploration PowerPoints/Google Slides, warm-up PowerPoints, guided readings, primary source lesson, project, writing assignment, exit tickets, crossword review, Kahoot! review game, video/video guide, and assessment/test. Everything is put together with detailed daily lesson plans. Just copy and paste to your Age of Discovery lesson plans. This is an Amazing Deal! PowerPoints/Google Slides with video Clips and presenter Notes include video
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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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
Grades:
3rd - 10th
Maya, Aztec, Inca, and Mesoamerican Civilizations PowerPoint
This is a fantastic, visually-engaging PowerPoint on Aztec, Inca, Maya, and other Mesoamerican civilizations! It also includes a fully-narrated "flipped classroom" video version of the entire presentation! Each pre-Columbian civilization is covered in detail, including where they were located, when they flourished, their contributions, and more. Each slide includes fantastic visuals that will engage your students and keep them focused on your lesson. In addition to slides on the Mayans, Aztecs,
Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in: World History PowerPoint Bundle Part 2: Classical Asia - Enlightenment
Native American Experiences: Dawes Act, Reservations, Carlisle Indian School
Teaching the late 1880s and 1890s? Include the experiences of Native Americans which included land loss through the Dawes Act and reservation system, violent "Indian Wars," and forced assimilation in boarding schools with this set of notes, worksheet, and STATIONS! ZIP FILE INCLUDES: Notes on the impact of westward expansion on Native Americans in the late 1800s (PDF)Worksheet with reading & questions on the reservation system, forced assimilation, and quotes from Native American leaders abo
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8th - 12th
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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
Grades:
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
Grades:
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.
This document includes:
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
Grades:
4th - 9th
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
Grades:
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
Grades:
6th - 9th
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
Grades:
4th - 9th
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-
Grades:
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
Indigenous Peoples Day or Columbus Day? | Christopher Columbus Worksheet
For decades, the United States celebrated Columbus Day. Today, a controversy that covers many situations has been installed. Really determining whether this day should be called Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples Day requires studying the points of view of both parties and knowing some history, so... Let's do it! This resource can be used both physically and digitally. It includes: - Cover page. - How to do page. p1: - Introduction. - Who was Christopher Columbus? p2: - Did you know?... p4: - M
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Indigenous Peoples Day or Columbus Day? | English + Spanish
Mesoamerica and Native Americans PowerPoint + Notes Activity PLUS Teacher Guide
In this Mesoamerica and Native American tribes PowerPoint and Guided Notes activity lesson, you receive a jam-packed 23-page PowerPoint presentation and a 3-page guided notes packet for instruction on the native people of North, Central, and South America (including the Iroquois, Algonquin, Mound Builders, Olmec, Inca, Aztec, Maya, and more)! This unit PowerPoint is synced to go hand-in-hand with my Native American bundle and my Mesoamerica bundle here!Students are instructed on the origin, hi
Grades:
5th - 9th
I AM NOT A NUMBER Lessons - Residential Schools Reading Response
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning for Elementary and Middle School Students This no-prep learning resource / reconciliation novel study, includes NINE different activities to support this authentic resource using comprehension strategies: Summarizing, Connection, Visualization, Questioning, Critical Thinking and Transformation Plus... an activity identifying Child Rights violations described in the book.This response unit supports in class learning as well as DISTANCE LEARNI
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4th - 8th
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Age of Jackson Bundle | Trail of Tears, Bank War, Nullification
In this Age of Jackson Bundle Unit resource bundle, you receive three engaging activities to teach the Age of Jackson in early American History. The Age of Jackson activity bundle includes:✔ 1.) Age of Jackson Unit: 4 Common-Core focused lessons to teach President Jackson!The first resource is a mini unit used to teach President Jackson. This unit includes focused readings and graphic organizers to introduce Jackson as a Man of the People, Jackson's Bank War, his treatment of native people, and
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6th - 9th
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Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day Digital Lesson
For a PAPER BASED version, click hereThis is a digital presentation about Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day. This topic is very controversial right now and the presentation I created is from an unbiased point of view.The slides teach students a brief history of both days and WHY people choose to celebrate either holiday.The slideshow contains 1 cover page, 8 slides with information, and 2 slides for student work (compare and contrast / comprehension questions).AUDIO BUTTONS are included.*
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1st - 8th
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