871 results
U.S. History Common Core RI.7.1 resources
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Activity: Primary Source Analysis and Questions
The Declaration of Independence can be a daunting document for teachers to explain to students, but this primary source lesson will help students understand the major themes and concepts within the document itself. Though Thomas Jefferson's Declaration was written in the 18th century, this worksheet has proven to be a fantastic, big-picture way for today's students to study such an important writing without becoming overwhelmed. The Declaration is really just a big "break-up letter" from the co
Subjects:
Grades:
7th - 12th
Types:
Reconstruction: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn all about Reconstruction after the Civil War through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions7 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated read
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Types:
Also included in: Post-Civil War to Present Day: Differentiated Passages Bundle
Social Studies American History 1 Bell Ringers Bundle (Google Slides Compatible)
Engage your students right when they walk in the door with bell ringers that will support your middle school early American history curriculum!Inside this resource, you'll find 200 bell ringers to use throughout the year while you teach about American history.Along with a PowerPoint version of the slides, the bell ringers are also compatible with Google Slides! There are links to digital versions of the bell ringers included for easy use in your classroom.This bundle includes the following Ameri
Grades:
5th - 8th
Types:
Industrial Revolution Inventions Infomercial Project
This Industrial Revolution Inventions project will have your students engaged and having fun with cooperative learning about the major inventions and inventors of the Industrial Age. Included is a directions page on how to present a 1 minute infomercial to the class along with 7 one-page readings on different inventions of the industrial period. In groups students read about their assigned inventor/invention and plan their "infomercial". As each group presents, other students fill out the includ
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 10th
Types:
World War 2 Plaques (Navajo Code Talkers, Tuskegee Airmen, Women, & Nisei)
This creative activity for World War 2 has students reading short, one page stories of different groups that helped during World War II. These include one page each on:The Navajo Code TalkersThe Tuskegee AirmenRosie the RiveterThe American Nisei SoldiersEach reading is simple and engaging for middle and high school age students, and based on state and Common Core Standards for history. Students use the information they read to create commemorative plaques that honor that group for their service
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 11th
Types:
The Mystery of the Lost Colony of Roanoke Primary Sources Research Activity
This engaging Social Studies lesson about the "Lost Colony" of Roanoke mixes history and forensic science for a hands on approach to learning about the first English colony in the New World. Students examine and analyze primary sources as evidence and use critical thinking skills to come up with 4 of their own theories to explain the disappearance of the Roanoke Colony in 1587. This download includes 3 versions of the activity: Stations - Cut out the evidence (primary sources) and place in manil
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 7th
Types:
Abolitionists & the Underground Railroad: Passages - Distance Learning
With this resource, students will learn all about abolitionists and the Underground Railroad through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions7 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentia
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Types:
Also included in: Civil War Differentiated Passages Bundle
The Preamble to the Constitution Activities | Printable & Digital
Everything you need to ensure students completely understand the meaning and purpose of the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution! This Common Core aligned lesson includes a close reading, matching activity, class preamble, and exit ticket! Printable PDF and Google Drive versions are included.**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!! Cli
Grades:
5th - 8th
Types:
Also included in: US Constitution Unit Bundle | Printable and Digital Lessons
Black History Month Biography Projects with Readings
This fantastic Black History Month resource includes 13 biographies of famous African Americans plus several project options to use in your classroom!Each 1-page biography is easy to read for students and includes the major details of each person's life along with pictures and quotes. The biographies feature figures from the Harlem Renaissance and Civil Rights Movement and include:Martin Luther King, Jr.Stokely CarmichaelMalcolm XThurgood MarshallJackie RobinsonRosa ParksBillie HolidayJames Weld
Grades:
6th - 10th
Types:
Events Leading to the Revolutionary War Full Unit Bundle Distance Learning
✮✮✮ Combine fun with inquiry, investigation, and critical thinking ✮✮✮This unit is all laid out and ready for you to implement in your classroom!The first part of this Unit has students study the causes and effects of the French and Indian War. The first part of this unit provides an introduction to point of view for students. Students review three voices from the past discussing their claim to land in the Ohio River valley and then discuss who had the most justified claim through their exit tic
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 9th
Virtual Field Trip Alcatraz Island Google Slides Digital Resource Activity
⭐️Let's all take a field trip! In this Virtual Field Trip, students take a trip to Alcatraz Island for an exciting and educational cross-curricular exploration! Students will learn about the history of Alcatraz, life on the island, attempted escapes by prisoners, and what Alcatraz Island is like today.⭐️This virtual field trip in Google Slides & Seesaw contains video links (Google & Seesaw), images, reading passages, exercises, writing activities, and more.⭐️This resource integrates a va
Grades:
4th - 7th
Types:
Industrial Revolution: Passages
With this resource, students will learn all about the United States becoming a world power through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions6 reading passages – (See topics below.)3 differentiate
Grades:
4th - 7th
Types:
Also included in: Post-Civil War to Present Day: Differentiated Passages Bundle
7th Grade Texas History YEAR-LONG CURRICULUM Bundle: TEKS-aligned & Google Apps!
The amazing 7th Grade Texas History YEAR-LONG CURRICULUM BUNDLE is PERFECT for those teaching 7th grade social studies (Texas History) in Texas!! Each one of the 12 units included with this incredible year-long curriculum bundle has been comprehensively designed and curated to specifically follow the most recent 7th Grade Social Studies TEKS standards and guidelines -AND- come 100% COMPLETELY READY to use for BOTH in-person classroom learning (via PDF & PowerPoint/PPT) and online digital lea
Grades:
7th
Types:
World War I: Passages (Vol. 1) - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn all about World War I through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions13 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated reading levels for each pa
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Types:
Also included in: Post-Civil War to Present Day: Differentiated Passages Bundle
13 Colonies Unit
Teach about colonial America through the learning of the thirteen colonies using these print and digital learning activities. Students will learn where the colonists settled ( Roanoke, Jamestown, and Plymouth ) and the characteristics of each of the 13 colonies, including the three major groups; New England, Middle, and Southern colonies. Your students will learn the following:Early settlementsRoanokeJamestownPlymouthCharacteristics of the New England, Middle, and Southern ColoniesClimateEducati
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 6th
Types:
Hip Hop: A comprehensive & engaging Music History PPT (links, handouts & more)
THIS IS A MUST-HAVE FOR ANY TEACHER TO BRING MUSIC INTO THE CLASSROOM. THIS HIP HOP GENRE RESOURCE HAS BEEN CAREFULLY DESIGNED TO ENGAGE STUDENTS AND SPEAK TO YOUTH CULTURE WHILE REMAINING APPROPRIATE FOR SCHOOL. 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"***Updated to clarify the different between DJ Kool and DJ Kool Herc, as well as an updated slide on the culture of rapper names
Grades:
7th - 12th
Graphic Organizers for Middle School Social Studies Interactive Notebooks
This Social Studies Interactive Notebook for Middle School package contains 50 pages of graphic organizers for history including templates, foldables, and printables to help make Interactive Social Studies Notebooks exciting and engaging! These Social Studies graphic organizers encourage deep thinking and creativity and are perfect for middle school social studies and upper elementary social studies.✅No teacher prep needed - simply print and use!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Over 300 Five Star Reviews!Interactive Notebo
Grades:
4th - 8th
All 20 comprehensive & engaging Music History PPTs (links, handouts & more)
THIS BUNDLE IS NOT ONLY A MASSIVE TIME-SAVER AND COMPLETE WITH HUNDREDS OF 5-STAR RATINGS COLLECTIVELY GIVEN TO THE 20 UNIQUE RESOURCES, IT IS ALSO A MUST-HAVE FOR ANY TEACHER LOOKING TO BRING READY-TO-GO, NO-PREP MUSIC ENGAGEMENT TO THE CLASSROOM ALL YEAR LONG. INCLUDED: * 800+ engaging slides on 20 genres of American Music* Links, background, primary sources, built-in games and activities, and more* Handouts/graphic organizers for students to follow (PDF & editable MS WORD)* Teacher direc
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 12th
Civil Rights: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn all about the Civil Rights Movement through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions7 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated reading level
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Types:
Also included in: Post-Civil War to Present Day: Differentiated Passages Bundle
Post-Civil War to Present Day: Differentiated Passages Bundle
Post-Civil War to Present Day: Differentiated PassagesPrintable + Digital Paperless Versions IncludedWith this resource, students will learn about everything in American history that took place between Reconstruction after the Civil War through present day by reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. There are 102 original reading passages included on 5 reading levels covering grades 3-8, totaling 510 passages. Questions (as well as answer keys) aligned to Common Core State Sta
Letter from a Dust Bowl Survivor
Great Depression Dust Bowl Primary Source ReadingA fantastic primary source document to help students better understand the effects of the Dust Bowl on Midwesterners. This vivid letter really makes the reader feel what the writer was going through and brings the Great Depression to life. It is also written at a level middle and high school students can easily understand.Also included are 8 comprehension questions that engage students' critical thinking skills and reading comprehension. This is a
Subjects:
Grades:
7th - 12th
Types:
History of Santa Claus and Christmas in America Reading Activity
This entertaining Christmas reading activity features a 1 page article on the history of Santa Claus in America. It explains how the image of Saint Nicholas changed from Europe to America and how the famous poem "The Night Before Christmas" and Thomas Nast's cartoons came to transform Saint Nicholas into the image of Santa Claus that we enjoy today. Following the article is a set of reading comprehension questions that students can answer to demonstrate their understanding. Both an editable Goog
Grades:
7th - 11th
Types:
Also included in: Holiday History Common Core Reading Bundle
Age of Exploration to Civil War: Differentiated Passages Bundle
Age of Exploration to Civil War: Differentiated Reading PassagesPrintable + Digital Paperless Versions IncludedWith this resource, students will learn about everything in American history that took place between the Age of Exploration through the Civil War by reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. There are 163 original reading passages included on 5 reading levels covering grades 3-8, totaling 815 passages. Questions (as well as answer keys) aligned to Common Core State Sta
Roaring Twenties & the Great Depression: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn all about the Roaring 20’s and the Great Depression through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions5 reading passages – (See topics below.)3 differentiat
Grades:
4th - 7th
Types:
Also included in: Post-Civil War to Present Day: Differentiated Passages Bundle
Showing 1-24 of 871 results
TPT is the largest marketplace for PreK-12 resources, powered by a community of educators.
IXL family of brands