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U.S. History microsofts for GATE
Cesar Chavez Day Power Point Presentation
Power Point Presentation, Cesar Chavez Day, Civil Rights, Human Rights, Pesticides, Fair Wages, Farms, Migrant Farmworkers, Mexican Americans, Chicano Studies, Ethnic Studies, Heroes, Social Justice, Multicultural Education, Holidays and Celebrations, Birthday, California, Arizona, Politics, US Government, Farm Workers, United Farmworkers Union, Latino, Dolores Huerta, Robert Kennedy, Spanish Language, Cultural studies
26 Slide Power Point Presentation on the Legacy of Cesar Chavez. This prese
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2nd - 12th
Locomotive by Brian Floca - Primary GATE Unit with Caldecott STEAM!
Another amazing Caldecott book and another load of opportunities across the curriculum for our primary GATE kids: hands-on and participatory activities, critical thinking, creativity, art and graphic design, and always best practices in gifted education. I’ve used this unit with 2nd graders, and it will definitely stretch to 3rd grade GATE.
You get 35+ pages of instructions, critical thinking questions and activities, and ready-to-print student activity sheets—assuredly more than you’ll ever
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2nd - 4th
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California Rancho Era Jeopardy Game for 4th Grade
Fun Jeopardy Game! This reviews the Mexican Rancho Era in California history. It includes: ranchos, land grants, disenos, vaqueros, California Bank notes, cow hides, tallow and more!Stand-alone game or companion activity to our informational text California Ranchos. Check out our store for more California history products. Game includes 25 questions. Cards fade after they have been used. Game has a final Jeopardy question. No double jeopardy. Easy to use PowerPoint! Follow us for more Californi
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4th
Also included in: California Ranchos Informational Reading and Activities & 2 Games Bundle
Peace Machine- Post Bomb/Manhattan Project activity
Teamwork, planning, decoding, research, and communication are skills needed to be successful in this race to create a peace machine. Simulation game takes 1-2 periods. easy to prepare- uses classroom materials, a few timers, cheerios, rope, and lots of excitement!
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5th - 8th
To Publish or Not to Publish- Ethics in Photojournalism
To Publish or Not to Publish- Ethics in Photojournalism
A mixture of Mind Mission activity and DBQ strategy, To Publish or Not to Publish- Ethics in Photojournalism honors the Civil Rights movement of the 1960’s in Birmingham, Alabama. As photo editors, students analyze an archival photo and a current photo in order to choose the one they think best commemorates the anniversaries of the 1963 Children’s March that followed the bombing of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church. Debat
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Not Grade Specific
"Party Through the Decades" Research Project
This is a great cooperative group or even independent research project for Social Studies! What a great way to wrap up the school year or just challenge some Gifted and Talented Students throughout the year. All the while learning about history, pop culture, economics, and trends of our history. They end with a fun party incorporating historical events and people of the decade, as well as, trends in fashion, music, foods, and the entire culture of the decade!
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4th - 12th
Jeopardy: Rise of Dictators
Energize your classroom with an engaging and dynamic activity that students adore. Jeopardy is a surefire way to captivate your students, fostering enthusiasm and active participation in their learning journey. Tailored for Unit 7 on "Global Conflicts," this versatile game doubles as a valuable review tool for college prep World History. With added visuals, including illustrations and images depicting crucial concepts, it's an ideal fit for Modern AP World History as well.Categories Included:Hit
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: AP World History Jeopardy Review Games Units 5-9
Transcontinental Railroad Game Jeopardy Game for 4th / 5th Grades
Fun Jeopardy Game! This reviews the Transcontinental Railroad including the Big 4, Union Pacific, Central Pacific, Theodore Judah, Durant, Chinese workers, Golden Spike, Civil War, Abraham Lincoln and more!Stand alone game or companion activity to our informational text Transcontinental Railroad. Check out our store for more California history products. Game includes 25 questions. Cards fade after they have been used. Has a final Jeopardy question. No double jeopardy. Easy to use powerpoint! Fo
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4th - 5th
Also included in: Transcontinental Railroad Bundle Informational Text Art Games Activity
Create a Map Cartography Project
This project ties it all together when it comes to map making! If you're looking for your students to take on the role of a cartographer, then this is the product for you! Students must read the fictitious diary entry of a sailor and use his words and sketches to create a map for the rest of the world. I use this activity as a summative assessment for our unit on early explorers, however, it works perfectly for other subjects like geography, math, and social studies.You can assign this as an i
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5th - 7th
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U.S. History Trivia Middle School Teambuilding Academic Team Quiz Bowl
✅ 20 Mind-Boggling Questions: This trivia worksheet features 20 unique and intriguing questions about U.S. history that will challenge and inspire students in grades 6 and beyond.✅ Answer Key Included: You'll find a comprehensive answer key to effortlessly check the answers and provide quick feedback.✅ Versatile and Educational: Use this worksheet for classroom activities, as part of a quiz bowl or academic team, or to foster team-building skills with an advisory or club. The possibilities are e
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6th - 8th
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Famous Americans Trivia Middle School Teambuilding Academic Team Quiz Bowl
✅ 20 Mind-Boggling Questions: This trivia worksheet features 20 unique and intriguing questions about famous Americans that will challenge and inspire students in grades 6 and beyond.✅ Answer Key Included: You'll find a comprehensive answer key to effortlessly check the answers and provide quick feedback.✅ Versatile and Educational: Use this worksheet for classroom activities, as part of a quiz bowl or academic team, or to foster team-building skills with an advisory or club. The possibilities a
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6th - 8th
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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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13 Colonies (Colonial Life) Artifact Research Project
This is a really fun, rigorous, and engaging project that allows students to research a specific person or event from the Colonial Era in American History. The students begin by choosing a topic, researching their selected topic, and identifying artifacts to share with their classmates. Also within the project, students will take meaningful notes, identify sources, create a bibliography, and create a written response. The project can be adapted to fit all learners and accommodate each teacher's
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5th - 11th
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Philadelphia, Valley Forge, and Gettysburg
This 169 slide PowerPoint contains photos and information on the Philadelphia, Valley Forge, and Gettysburg, Pennsylvania area. It documents the Revolutionary War period, post-war period, the Civil War three day battle of Gettysburg, and interior images of an 1800's steel warship and submarine (Olympia and Becuna) docked at Penn's Landing, Philadelphia.In addition, there are numerous landscape photos of the surrounding hillside in the Gettysburg area.
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3rd - 5th
1960's- A Decade that Changed The World
This PowerPoint contains 150 slides with information about the 1960's. This turbulent decade changed the course of history in the United States, and it continues to influence politics and society today. It contains four sections covering material from People and Events, Science and Technological Advancements, Lifestyles, and Sports. The images are from those gathered through Internet searches and the photos are from my own personal collection taken while on Teachers of American History Tours 200
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4th - 7th
Jamestown...1607 and Starving Times
Hear ye! Hear ye! What's that sound? It's a PowerPoint about Jamestown. This PowerPoint contains 63 slides about Jamestown, Virginia. It is divided into teachable sections, such as the Powhatan Indian culture, the three ships and their arrival, indentured servitude, and archeological work led by Dr. William Kelso. This unit is suitable for elementary students as well as anyone interested in early colonial history. All photos were taken by me, Robin Thames Lofton, during a Teachers of American Hi
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3rd - 5th
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
Can You Pass the Ellis Island Immigrant Feature Profile Test?
The Feature Profile Test was a wooden block puzzle test administered to Ellis Island immigrants because IQ tests involved language translation issues. Instead, the Feature Profile Test became an instant nonverbal IQ assessment. The Feature Profile was made from wooden blocks that—if placed in the proper order—formed the profile of a human face.
According to the Smithsonian Magazine, this test was used at Ellis Island in the early 1900’s to keep out “feeble-minded” immigrants. The idea was th
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3rd - 12th, Adult Education
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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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![Preview of The Transcontinental Railroad (Reader Participation Script)" [*New Book Trailer]](https://ecdn.teacherspayteachers.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=avif,quality=70,width=525,height=525,onerror=redirect/thumbitem/The-Transcontinental-Railroad-Reader-Participation-Script-New-Book-Trailer--380392-1628132035/750f-380392-1.jpg)
The Transcontinental Railroad (Reader Participation Script)" [*New Book Trailer]
Check out the New Book Trailer (+13 Rating): [All profits from this work go to the Homeless.] This is a very fun and sophisticated Readers Theater Pariticipation script. It involves a large audience, as many participants are directly required, and the audience also participates throughout the play. It is set in the fictitious town of Promontory (at the saloon), and explores several themes from the building of the Transcontinental Railroad. The full title is, "The Transcontinental Railroad T
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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"The Lost Gold Mine (A Rdrs Th Participation Script)" [*New Book Trailer]
[OUR MOST POPULAR SCRIPT, AND ONE OF THE BEST OUT THERE!]Check out the New Book Trailer (+13 Rating): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE7yE0KDIeo&t=4s[All profits from this work go to the Homeless. A bonus script is included.] This is a reader's theater/participation play that explores the theme of California's Gold Rush. It has all the usual characters that you would find in a good melodrama or participation play. It involves about 25 students who are directly involved, and there are even a
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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O'Captain, My Captain/Frederick Douglass
In this activity, students compare and contrast the two poems, "O'Captain, My Captain" by Walt Whitman and "Frederick Douglass" by Robert Hayden. Discussion and comprehension questions are included. Specific skills targeted include: Vocabulary, symbolism, divergent thinking, conflict analysis, poetic elements.
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6th - 9th
Transcontinental Railroad Depth and Complexity Frames
Two depth and complexity frames about the Transcontinental Railroad are includedFocus on Sandra Kaplan's iconsHelp your students critically think about this major invention and learn about the rr with multiple lenses!Sample questions:What three details show that the railroad was beneficial to America?In your opinion, what do you think was the biggest challenge for a railroad worker?What new words and meanings helped you understand this topic better?You may also be interested in: Transcontinental
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4th - 8th
Also included in: Transcontinental Railroad Bundle
Founding Fathers Trading Cards - Social Studies - American History - Revolution
This is a simple project that will make your classroom walls less boring! The project has students make trading cards (how many is up to you) of various Founding Fathers and some Framers.
I assign this project on Day 1 of my unit on the Revolutionary War, and collect it two weeks later.
This lesson is 1 page and simply contains the instructions.
When the trading cards are finally submitted by the students, I love holding up some cards and reading quotes to the class from these brave men. Fo
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5th - 11th
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