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Common Core RH.6-8.2 worksheets
Declaration of Independence Activity: The Big Break Up Letter & Texting Activity
The Declaration of Independence was really just a big "break-up" letter written by the colonists to the King of Great Britain. This historical document was written to convince the world of the King's abuses and to let everyone know that the colonies no longer wanted to be in a relationship with Great Britain. While studying the Declaration of Independence, students will use this assignment as a reinforcement to understand just what Jefferson wrote in this historical document. The lesson start
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
No Prep Emergency Sub Plans for any U.S. or World History Class Print & Digital
These No Prep Emergency Sub Plans are print and digital to make missing a class or a day/s easier for you. Just print and go or assign digitally! The substitute plans I've created for you will work at any time during the year for any U.S. or World History class. Print out a copy of the activities to put in your sub folder or save the digital versions in your Google Drive or One Drive. You'll never have to stress about leaving sub plans for substitutes again!Each activity includes an uneditable P
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8th - 12th
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Gettysburg Address Activities | Civil War | Print & Digital | Primary Source
Gettysburg Address reading and writing activities! This standards-based close reading and scaffolded summary writing lesson for the Gettysburg Address provides students with a deep understanding of Lincoln's famous speech. Printable PDF AND Google Drive Versions are included. **This resource is part of the Civil War Activities Unit Bundle. It includes 8 engaging Civil War resources at a 30% discount price! Click here to preview all 8 Civil War resources!This resource can be completed on paper or
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: US History Primary Source Analysis BUNDLE | Printable & Digital
13 Colonies Map and Scavenger Hunt Activity
In this 13 Colonies activity and map scavenger hunt, students complete a gallery walk on the colonization of the 13 American Colonies. Students navigate around the room examining each colony's station to understand the reason behind its founding. Students can work individually or they can create groups and, before they are turned loose, divide up the responsibilities to research the founding of the 13 Colonies and detail the 13 Colonies map. This lesson is a great introduction to the 13 colo
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5th - 8th
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Hammurabi's Code Activity and Doodle Notes
In this fun and engaging Hammurabi’s Code activity, students will use the Code of Hammurabi to decide the verdict for six fictional court cases they create. Make it more exciting by dressing up as a judge as you preside over the cases that students act out!This Hammurabi’s Code activity Includes:*Doodle Notes on Hammurabi’s Code (1 page; includes blank, fill in the blanks, coloring page, and color versions with BC and BCE dates; includes fillable PDF and Google Slides versions) *PowerPoint fo
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6th
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US Constitution Worksheets | Graphic Organizers | Printable & Digital
Take the stress out of teaching the Constitution! This comprehensive PRINTABLE AND DIGITAL unit includes informational text, vocabulary support, and a graphic organizer for each aspect of the US Constitution. The engaging worksheets can be used independently or made into student workbooks. **This resource is part of the no-prep Constitution Unit Bundle. It includes SEVEN printable and digital resources at a 30% discount price! A FREE Constitution word search is also included with the bundle!! C
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: US Constitution Unit Bundle | Printable and Digital Lessons
Treaty of Versailles and 14 Points Venn Diagram
This Treaty of Versailles and 14 Points comparison worksheet has students analyzing Woodrow Wilson's 14 Points with the final resolutions of the Treaty of Versailles and then completing a Venn Diagram. Both of the primary source documents are shortened/excerpted and simplified so that students can more easily understand their meaning. Students then make connections to see similarities and differences and place those into a Venn Diagram. This is an excellent activity for both World and American H
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7th - 12th
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Declaration of Independence Activity - Declaration Detectives
Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to teach the Declaration of Independence to your middle school and high school students? This Declaration detective activity is perfect to help your class dig into what the The Declaration of Independence is really about. Through this resource, students will leave with a deeper understanding of the reasons why the colonists decided to break ties with England and become their own nation.What is Included:-Teacher Tips (2-pages) -Introductory Handout (colo
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: American Revolution - Revolutionary War Bundle of Activities
Medieval Europe Bundle: Middle Ages Lessons, Activities Print- Digital Resources
With over 320 pages divided into 8 easy-to-follow subfolders, you’ll have all of the Middle Ages lesson plans, activities, reading passages, guided notes with worksheets, & assessments you’ll need to teach like a superhero! This unit is perfect for both a paper-driven or Google classroom environment.In this student-centered Medieval History activities bundle, students will explore and review the big idea six key concepts (GRAPES). Plus, all of our curriculum units have embedded student accou
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6th - 10th
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Feudalism Reading Worksheet Activity for Middle Ages & Medieval Europe
This Feudalism activity includes a simple, 1-page reading that explains how Feudalism worked during the Middle Ages along with a worksheet and Google Doc. The reading on feudalism in Europe It covers the key vocabulary terms (serf, fief, vassal, etc.) and helps students to understand the reasons why the system was in place and what each person's role was in it. Following the reading, students complete 8 comprehension questions based on what they read. This makes for an excellent homework assignm
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: Feudalism Lesson Plan Bundle for Middle Ages or Medieval Europe Activity
Africa Trading Empires Lesson Plan Bundle: Ghana, Mali, Songhai- Digital & Print
With over 320 pages divided into 8 easy-to-follow subfolders, you’ll have all of the West African Empires lesson plans, activities, reading passages, guided notes with worksheets, & assessments you’ll need to teach like a superhero! This unit is perfect for both a paper-driven or Google classroom environment.In this awesome Medieval History activities bundle students will explore and review the big idea six key concepts (GRAPES). Plus, all of our curriculum units have embedded student accou
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6th - 10th
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Andrew Jackson Political Cartoon Analysis Worksheets
These Andrew Jackson Political Cartoon Analysis Worksheets are an excellent Common Core-aligned primary source analysis activity for students! The download features 5 political cartoons related to Andrew Jackson. Each deals with a different aspect of Jackson's presidency: Spoils SystemTariff of AbominationsNational BankIndian Removal ActJackson's use of the presidential veto.Each cartoon is paired with a set of analysis questions for students to answer. An answer key for this is provided along w
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7th - 11th
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Gettysburg Address & Emancipation Proclamation Primary Source Analysis
Abraham Lincoln Gettysburg Address & Emancipation Proclamation Primary Source Analysis
Included in this lesson are 9 primary sources that refer to either President Lincoln's Gettysburg Address or the Emancipation Proclamation. These include political cartoons and newspaper accounts of each one. Students must first correctly match the source and then describe its view in the box.
After analyzing each of the 9 sources, students compose a short essay on the back page explaining which they fee
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7th - 11th
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Black Death Reading Worksheet Activity on Bubonic Plague
This Black Plague reading and worksheet provides simple, fascinating overview on the Bubonic Plague or Black Death. It explains how it began and spread, its symptoms, and the effect it had on European society. It makes for an excellent homework or in-class reading assignment because it can be completed without any additional resources. Following the reading, students complete 7 reading comprehension questions of varying levels based on what they read. An answer key is provided for your convenien
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5th - 10th
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Cultural Diffusion and Globalization 5-E Lesson | McDonalds in India | Google
This student-favorite lesson explores cultural diffusion and its effects on our world. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! Begin with a fun “Name It” warm-up activity. Explore how culture is shared and adapted globally, then introduce key vocabulary. Fill-in notes accompany the lesson. A photo analysis activity challenges your class to compare McDonalds in India to the United States. Finally, a reading comprehension activity investigates
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6th - 12th
Emancipation Proclamation Worksheet Activity for Abraham Lincoln Lesson
This simple Emancipation Proclamation Worksheet is designed to help students understand the basics of Abraham Lincoln's famous decree. It helps explain why it was issued as well as the actual and symbolic effects of the document on America. A short excerpt from the Emancipation Proclamation is also included before students answer 5 CCSS-aligned questions to help them focus on key concepts they need to understand. This makes for a great stand-alone homework assignment or warm up activity before l
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5th - 8th
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Russian Revolution Reading Activity and Worksheet
This is an excellent, brief overview of the Russian Revolution. The 1-page reading covers all of the major events of the revolution in a simple, straightforward way for students to understand. The reading begins with a section on Tsar (Czar) Nicholas and pre-revolutionary Russia and moves through all of the major events, including the February and March Revolutions, Civil War, and more. A complete answer key is also included for your convenience. An editable Google Docs version of the reading an
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6th - 9th
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Spanish American War Document Analysis Timeline
This Spanish American War timeline activity features 10 primary sources from the 1898 conflict that students analyze using questions organized onto a timeline. The documents include cartoons, newspapers, lithographs, maps, and pictures all related to each aspect of the war.The questions begin with a cartoon related to America protecting Cuba and move through the explosion on the USS Maine, the Teller & Platt Amendments, Rough Riders, Yellow Journalism, Buffalo Soldiers, Philippine-American W
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6th - 12th
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Industrial Revolution Child Labor Story with Questions
This Industrial Revolution Child Labor resource features a true, short, gripping story about a 10-year-old girl who worked in a factory and how she met a grim fate due to the factory's horrible working conditions. Students can read this primary source and instantly connect to how terrible it was for children who worked in England and America's textile mills during the 1800's.The worksheet contains 8 Common Core-aligned comprehension questions, one short answer, and one activity in which students
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7th - 10th
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USA States Research Report Activity Projects | United States Regions Worksheets
These (50) 2-sided brochure projects are packed with information for students to research. This activity can be completed in a few different ways. You can provide your students with the information to fill out their brochures, or have them find the information through Internet research. If your students are inexperienced with Internet research, guide them through the process by projecting a search that you lead. Ducksters.com and Britannica.com are two of my favorite places for students to resea
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3rd - 6th
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History of Thanksgiving Reading and Worksheet Activity
This concise history of Thanksgiving in America explains how the holiday grew from its roots in England to the major event that it is today. Over the 1 page reading, students learn about the contributions of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and more to creating Thanksgiving as it is today.Following the reading, students answer a set of reading analysis and opinion questions, including writing about their favorite traditions, understanding the difference between primary
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: Holiday History Common Core Reading Bundle
Reasons for the Fall of the Roman Empire Sorting Activity
This is a great Ancient Rome cooperative learning or individual activity in which students analyze 20 reasons for the Fall of the Roman Empire and match them to the category that best describes it (Social, Political, Economic, or Military). After classifying each reason for Rome's decline, students analyze their results to determine what had the biggest and smallest impact on Rome's ultimate collapse. I like to have my students work together on this so that they can argue and defend their choice
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5th - 10th
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Magna Carta Primary Source Reading, Analysis Worksheet, & Fun Activity
Students investigate the Magna Carta's important and long-lasting achievements by reading and analyzing excerpts directly from the primary source document. Then, they compare concepts in the Magna Carta to those of the U.S. government. An answer key and instructional materials are included. After completion of the key concept graphic organizer, students collaborate to create a school Magna Carta, writing down a list of realistic demands that they would like to give to the school principal. They
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6th - 10th
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ELA Test Prep Activities for Text Evidence & Finding Text Evidence Proof Frames
Students can easily practice finding text evidence and other ELA test prep skills all year long with the side-by-side Text Evidence Proof Frames, which simulate one of the CAASPP & SBAC (Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium) & state testing formats. Finding text evidence is an essential skill for any student and great state test prep practice! Use these editable text evidence proof frames for assessing your students in any subject area.✏️ The best parts? The editable Text Evidence Fram
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5th - 8th
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