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U.S. History internet activities for GATE
Ellis Island Digital Interactive Activity - Immigration to America Upper Grades
Coming to America-Ellis Island is an interactive, digital activity that is similar to an escape room and is filled with facts for students to learn about immigration at Ellis Island in a fun, engaging, and interactive way. Students must solve 6 clues to unlock the codes that will help them learn about the immigration process. Can they crack the code?How does it work?By clicking on the start button at the beginning of the activity, they will be given the scenario and some instructions. There are
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3rd - 5th
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Immigration and the Law - Internet Research Projects for High School
31 printable or digital pages for students to research immigration and the law. Students analyze who was targeted, how the public reacted, what the problems were with it, and what was happening globally or in the US at the time. Students investigate acts of congress, court cases, immigration operations, and presidential executive orders: Oath of Allegiance (1727), Naturalization Act of 1790, Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798, Naturalization Law of 1802, Fourteenth Amendment (1868), Chinese Exclusi
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9th - 12th
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Black History Civil Rights Leaders Biography Interactive Learning Updated 2023
Try this FREE sample to see more. Help your students learn about important figures in history who helped pave the way for civil rights in America. This digital escape room is a fun and engaging way to learn about these important people. Can they crack the code?Students will learn more about: Martin Luther King Jr. Rosa ParksHarriet TubmanSojourner TruthFrederick Douglass Ruby BridgesEach person includes:a short biography for students to reada short video a puzzle to solve the clue-some puzzles i
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in:Â Holiday Digital Escape Room Growing Bundle - Breakouts All Through the Year
Oregon Trail Learn about Pioneers Interactive Digital Escape Game
Try this FREE sample to check out how they work! The Oregon Trail Interactive Learning Experience/Escape Room, is a fun and engaging way to introduce students to Westward Expansion, the pioneers, and the Oregon Trail. Each topic covered has an informational passage a video about the topic being covereda video about the stop along the traila puzzle to solve to find the clue for the escape rooma 'just for fun' game for early finishers Can they crack the code?At each stop along the trail, different
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3rd - 6th
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Harlem Renaissance Activities - Escape Room (paper + digital) - Black History
Make learning fun with this Harlem Renaissance activity! Your students will learn about the historical context of the Harlem Renaissance as well as famous figures. This is reading-heavy and "true history," but a great addition to Black History Month or National Poetry Month. Use this Harlem Renaissance Activity for:✅ ELA or Social Studies✅ Your poetry unit or National Poetry Month✅ Black History Month This Harlem Renaissance activity is the perfect way to introduce your students to the era. It h
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7th - 10th
Pedro's Journal — Hyperlinked PDF project to accompany novel
This hyperlinked PDF is designed to be used on a computer or tablet (perfect for iPads or Chromebooks) while reading Pedro’s Journal. Questions and activities have been developed to aid and deepen comprehension and spark critical thinking—all in line with Common Core. More than 20 links are embedded in this PDF document so your students are just click away from activities, additional research, non-fiction texts, videos, games, and more. This project can be used individually or as a class; use al
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4th - 8th
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Distance Learning: Early Explorers Digital Breakout / Escape Room
:::::DISTANCE LEARNING FRIENDLY! NO PREP!:::::Looking for a digital breakout covering early explorers? If so, then this is the document for you! All you need is connection to the internet! This breakout is on a Google site. A digital breakout has students find a series of online clues to unlock "locks." Breakouts are a great way to increase student engagement in the 21st century. The 4Cs are incorporated as students must collaborate, communicate, create, and think critically!Topics Covered:Chris
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5th - 6th
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Also included in:Â Distance Learning: Early Explorers Digital Breakout & Hyperdoc Bundle
The Underground Railroad Digital Research Project
Your students will enjoy reading and researching about the history of the Underground Railroad. I recommend reading pictures books or having several pictures books for students to choose from- although this is not necessary. Students can use the included links for summaries and research.I primarily created and use this as an elementary 4-5 grade gifted and talented /high achievers enrichment activity - for when students finish his/her work. It also works well with general ed. I use this as a dig
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Not Grade Specific
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Jamestown Virtual Field Trip
Looking for ways to engage your students in digital project based learning. This resource transforms your students into interpretive park rangers who will be asked to conduct research about Historic Jamestowne on their virtual field trip.They will stand at places of significance within the site, conducting their research as they go and becoming familiar with the people and history of Jamestowne in the process. In the end, they will be given the opportunity to investigate a topic for further stud
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4th - 5th
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Also included in:Â Early American History Growing Bundle
Distance Learning: Boston Massacre Digital Breakout / Escape Room
:::::DISTANCE LEARNING FRIENDLY! NO PREP!:::::The Boston Massacre Digital Breakout Description:Looking for a digital breakout covering The Boston Massacre? If so, then this is the document for you! All you need is connection to the internet! This breakout is on a Google Form (using response validation).A digital breakout has students find a series of online clues to unlock "locks." Breakouts are a great way to increase student engagement in the 21st century. The 4Cs are incorporated as students
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5th - 10th
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Digital American Revolution Famous Figure Research Project - Google Classroom
In this digital activity, students will choose a famous figure of the American Revolution to research and write a report about. Students will also have an opportunity to plan for a presentation about their famous individual.Students will research about their famous figure’s early life, the contributions to the American Revolutions, and their later life/death. The project has three parts:- Part 1: Choosing and researching a famous figure- Part 2: Planning for and writing the research report- Part
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4th - 8th
History of the Presidential Turkey Pardon Digital Project
Your students will enjoy reading and researching about the the history of the Presidential Turkey Pardon.I primarily use this as a gifted and talented /high achievers enrichment activity - for when students finish his/her work.In this activity your students will read online web information, create a banner and then summarize information they learned. Students can complete their own banner as they write facts and information. In this hyperdocs- I have included a place to write a letter to the Pre
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Not Grade Specific
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American Revolution Hyperdoc (Part 2)
This hyperdoc will give your students a better understanding of the following five topics.The 1st and 2nd Continental CongressPaul Revere's RideBattles of Lexington and ConcordThe Battle of Bunker HillThe Declaration of IndependenceIt is a collection of videos and articles to help your students get a deeper knowledge, with some guiding questions along the way. The "apply" part will be at the teacher discretion. I have the students select two of the four events and dive deeper into those. They ch
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4th - 9th
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Local History Museum Project
Use this project to help your students understand your local history. This is a great research project for everyone and it can be modified to meet any learner's needs. Students are required to create their own Local History Museum and fill it with research they have done about a specific topic. They get to design everything: from the entrance of the museum to the giftshop! Students are responsible for creating "display rooms", summaries of the events, and explanations of why they chose the artif
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4th - 12th
American Revolution Hyperdoc (Part 1)
This hyperdoc will give your students a better understanding of the following four topics.The Proclamation of 1763TaxesThe Boston MassacreThe Boston Tea PartyIt is a collection of videos and articles to help your students get a deeper knowledge, with some guiding questions along the way. The "apply" part will be at the teacher discretion. I have the students select two of the four events and dive deeper into those. They choose project options from a digital choice board(linked in hyperdoc)
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4th - 9th
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Captain John Smith Digital Research Project
Your students will enjoy reading and researching about the life of Captain John Smith. In this activity your students will read online web information, create banners and then summarize information they learned. Students can complete their own banner as they write facts and information. In this hyperdocs- I have included a place to write a report. This activity is wonderful for the 21st century classroom as your students will be excited and engaged as they practice identifying nonfiction facts
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Not Grade Specific
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History of the U.S. National Anthem Digital Research Project
Your students will enjoy reading and researching and learning about the the United States National Anthem. In this activity your students will read online articles. Then they will research to answer questions about both battleships.This activity is wonderful for the 21st century classroom as your students will be excited and engaged as they practice identifying nonfiction facts as well cause and effect relationships in historical text. This hyperdoc is formatted so that your students have everyt
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Not Grade Specific
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Pocahontas Digital Research Project
Your students will enjoy reading and researching about the life of Pocahontas.In this activity your students will read online web information, create banners and then summarize information they learned about Pocahontas. Students can complete their own banner as they write facts and information. In this hyperdocs- I have included a place to write a report. This activity is wonderful for the 21st century classroom as your students will be excited and engaged as they practice identifying nonfictio
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Not Grade Specific
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Captain John Smith Digital Research Brochure
Your students will enjoy reading and researching about Captain John Smith. In this activity your students will read online web information to create a brochure. This activity is wonderful for the 21st century classroom as your students will be excited and engaged as they practice identifying nonfiction facts to fill in information in order to create a digital brochure. This paperless activity is formatted so that your students have everything they will need in one place. I include several resear
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Not Grade Specific
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