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U.S. History videos for homeschool
National Treasure I (2004): Complete Movie Guide
A treasure hunter is in hot pursuit of a mythical treasure that has been passed down for centuries, while his employer turned enemy is onto the same path that he's on. The story gives students a chance to view historical landmarks like Independence Hall, the Library of Congress, and the Liberty Bell. This movie guide will help keep your students focused during the movie. This movie guide comes with a completed teacher key and some reflection questions for students. Teacher created and student ap
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6th - 10th
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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
Ruby Bridges (1998): Complete Movie Guide
Ruby Bridges is a 1998 made-for-television movie, written by Toni Ann Johnson and based on the true story of Ruby Bridges, the first black student to attend integrated schools in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1960.This movie guide will help your students get the most out of this powerful movie. The guide includes essential vocabulary, iconic images, and a character map.This movie guide comes with an answer key for all the sections. Ready to print and ready to use! Enjoy!For higher grade levels, you
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5th - 9th
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Modern Marvels: Panama Canal Video Questions
These movie questions are designed to help students grasped the important information from the History Channel video titled "Modern Marvels: Panama Canal." An incredible tale of drama, history, and action. See engineers tackle the most daunting project ever attempted. The video will serve as a great supplement to any history lesson about the Panama Canal and American Imperialism. Here is the link to the video:Modern Marvels: Panama Canal (episode 2)Topics explored in this movie: Theodore Rooseve
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: The Panama Canal: Graphic Organizer and Video Guide
Apollo 13 Movie worksheet
This assignment includes 40 questions to be answered by students while enjoying the movie. This assignment helps keep students engaged and paying attention. Key included.
Apollo 13 is a 1995 American historical docudrama film directed by Ron Howard. The film stars Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon, Bill Paxton, Gary Sinise, and Ed Harris. The screenplay by William Broyles, Jr., and Al Reinert, that dramatizes the aborted 1970 Apollo 13 lunar mission, is an adaptation of the book Lost Moon: The Perilous
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
This Day in History Daily Bell Ringers for an Entire Year with Video Links
Transform the beginning of each class into a dynamic and engaging experience with these Bell Ringer Journal Prompts that seamlessly blend pop culture and historical events. Say goodbye to the typical groans associated with bell ringers, as your students eagerly anticipate the daily prompts that not only kickstart their creativity but also provide fascinating insights into "This Day in History."Here's the magic: each prompt is not just a question but a gateway to exploration. Delve into historic
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7th - 12th
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Pocahontas Video Review: Compare and Contrast Disney v Reality
In this assignment students watch the Disney version of Pocahontas and compare with Disney's version to what really happened. There is a timeline of Pocahontas, a map, and events of what happened in her life. After the video students must write about the comparison of the video and what really happened in her life. The rubric that goes along with the writing is based off of IVOC writing grading. This works well with Upper Elementary, Middle and lower high school.
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4th - 10th
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Selma (2014): Complete Movie Guide
I went to the movies to watch Selma when it first came out. Then, my school received free tickets to take two groups of students to watch the film. After the 3rd time watching the film, I decided to write down some questions and to prepare a viewing guide for this film (it comes out on DVD and video in May). This is the movie guide that I wish my students would have had while watching the film - it would have made this powerful film into a complete lesson for them. This 20-question video guide w
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7th - 11th
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Bridge of Spies Movie Guide
This is a 45 question worksheet and key to accompany the movie Bridge of Spies, a 2015 American historical drama-thriller film directed by Steven Spielberg from a screenplay written by Matt Charman and Ethan Coen and Joel Coen. The film stars Tom Hanks, Mark Rylance, Amy Ryan, and Alan Alda. Based on the 1960 U-2 incident during the Cold War, the film tells the story of lawyer James B. Donovan who is entrusted with negotiating the release of Francis Gary Powers—a pilot whose U-2 spy plane was sh
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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America the Story of Us: Episode 4 Division (guided notes)
This product follows the video documentary, America the Story of Us: Episode 4, entitled, "Division." This product is a guided notes sheet that goes in order through the video to allows students to follow along and fill in the blank as they watch.
You can find the video on Netflix, Amazon or on YouTube, titled "America the Story of Us".
This guide was designed with 8th graders in mind, but it could also work for 7th graders, as well as high school students.
This guide helps students stay fo
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7th - 12th
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12 Years a Slave (2013): Complete Movie Guide & Processing Activity
In the pre-Civil War United States, Solomon Northup, a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery. Facing cruelty at the hands of a malevolent slave owner, as well as unexpected kindnesses, Solomon struggles not only to stay alive, but to retain his dignity. In the twelfth year of his unforgettable odyssey, Solomon's chance meeting with a Canadian abolitionist will forever alter his life.This 24-question video guide will help your students get the most out of this po
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9th - 12th
Pearl Harbor and the Japanese Attack in WWII! An Interactive and Engaging Show!
In this PowerPoint interactive show on the attack on Pearl Harbor, students are guided through a series of photos with synced up sound to show the attack on Pearl Harbor, the aftermath, and the construction of Japanese internment camps. Just click "start slideshow", sit back, watch, and enjoy! A great tool to start a further study on the Pearl Harbor attack or to show primary sources of the event! Enjoy!This resource is included in the larger World War 2 Unit! 10 WWII Resources for Nazi German
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7th - 10th
A More Perfect Union Movie Questions
The movie "A More Perfect Union" is available on YouTube for free. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsiPJDvV7gIThis offers 25 questions in chronological order with movie scenes, that students can answer as they follow along the movie. The movie addresses several important events and documents:The Articles of ConfederationThe Constitutional ConventionThe Great CompromiseThe early republic period. The questions keep students attentive and on-task while allowing students focus on the main ideas an
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: US HISTORY - GOVERMENT & CITIZENSHIP: US Constitution BUNDLE
Unbroken Movie Guide and questions
Unbroken is a 2014 American biographical war drama film, produced and directed by Angelina Jolie, and based on the 2010 non-fiction book by Laura Hillenbrand, Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption. The film revolves around the life of USA Olympian and athlete Louis "Louie" Zamperini, portrayed by Jack O'Connell. Zamperini survived in a raft for 47 days after his bomber was downed in World War II, then was sent to a series of prisoner of war camps.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Great Journey West: Lewis and Clark Expedition (2002): Video Guide
Help your students focus on this great documentary as they watch Lewis and Clark engage in one of the most daring expeditions in American History. This movie guide comes with a complete teacher key. This lesson is ready to go!Here is a short synopsis of movie: "The film relives one of the greatest tales of adventure and exploration in history, as National Geographic brings to life the epic journey of Lewis, Clark, their guide Sacagawea and the brave Corps of Discovery across the land that would
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7th - 11th
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All The Presidents Men - Movie questions, terms, explanations and key
All the President's Men is a 1976 American political thriller film directed by Alan J. Pakula. The screenplay by William Goldman is based on the 1974 non-fiction book of the same name by Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward, the two journalists investigating the Watergate scandal for The Washington Post. The film starred Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman as Woodward and Bernstein, respectively; it was produced by Walter Coblenz for Redford's Wildwood Enterprises
This assignment contains video questi
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Civil Rights- Our Friend Martin Video Review
This is for a 26 question video review for the cartoon "My Friend Martin" about Martin Luther king Jr. The video has voices from celebrities, such as John Travolta, Whoopi Goldberg, and many others!
I use this for my Middle School students, though it is a cartoon, they seem to like it. This will work great for elementary students as well.
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3rd - 8th
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"First Invasion: War of 1812" Video Guide
This file contains guided questions for History Channel's First Invasion: War of 1812 documentary.The 40 questions follow the order of the documentary and draw the students attention to main points of this important, history changing war.This video guide is an excellent way to keep students engaged in the amazing documentary and will lead to great discussion.
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8th - 12th
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This is America Charlie Brown (1988): The Birth of The Constitution
The 'Peanuts' gang is present at the drafting of the Constitution.They hear all about the debates that went during forming of the United States Constitution. Very kid-friendly video! These movie questions will help your students learn about the formation of the U.S. Constitution. I have included a graphic overview of the three branches of government for the students to reference. This product comes with a completed teacher key. Ready to print and ready to use! Enjoy!You can find the video here:
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3rd - 8th
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Killing Lincoln - Video guide
This video worksheet contains over 50 questions and is good activity to keep students engaged while watching at home or in class.
Killing Lincoln is an American television film inspired by the 2011 novel of the same name by Bill O'Reilly. The two-hour political docudrama was originally broadcast on National Geographic Channel on February 17, 2013. Narrated and hosted by American actor Tom Hanks, the film stars Billy Campbell as United States President Abraham Lincoln and Jesse Johnson as John
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Memorial Day Distance Learning | Activities + Video
Memorial Day is coming, so I created this beautiful resource. Memorial Day is one of the most important days in our country, that is why we must take advantage of the opportunity to bring our students closer to our history.This resource can be used both physically and digitallyIt includes:- Cover page.- How to do page.p1:- Questions on the subject.p2;3:- Text "Memorial Day. History and Traditions".- Answer the questions about the text.p4:- Make a timeline.p5:- Name the traditions that appear in
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3rd - 12th
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Angel Island and Immigration Video Worksheet/Webquest
This video worksheet allows students learn about immigration to Angel Island. The video clip is only 8 minutes long, but it is packed full of information that will keep your students engaged.This video worksheet works great as a “Do Now Activity” or as a complement to any lecture or lesson plan on immigration to America. The worksheet guides students through the importance of Angel Island and problems faced by immigrants at Angel Island. The video is great for visual learners and helps break up
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: Ellis Island and Angel Island Immigration Lesson Plan Collection
Bill of Rights Activities + Video | Bill of Rights | Print or Digital Version
With this resource on the bill of rights, students will be able to analyze the first 10 amendments with the intention that they acquire a more complete knowledge of them and can express their own opinions while doing so. These activities can be used both physically and digitally.It includes: - Cover page.- How to do page.p1; 2: - Text: "The Bill of Rights: What does it Say?" p3: - Answer in your own words. p4: - Match the sentences. - Questions of personal expression. p5: - Write a well-argued
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Rosa Parks + Bill of Rights | Activities + Debate + Videos
War Horse Movie Guide World War I
Looking for a way to keep kids accountable while watching War Horse? The War Horse movie answers all the questions regarding how to show all the weapons of WWI in a single movie. It wraps a heart touching story with some great WWI like footage. The story of a young man and his horse creates a drama that will captivate the hearts and minds of your students. "A top notch lesson that allowed for my students to have some accountability for what they were watching and some of what they should be le
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7th - 11th
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