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U.S. History Common Core WHST.11-12.1a resources
Martin Luther KING Jr v MALCOLM X Speech Comparison Activity print & digital
In this rigorous lesson, students will compare the ideologies of Martin Luther King, Jr, and Malcolm X by reading two famous speeches, “A Letter from a Birmingham Jail” by MLK and, “A Message to the Grassroots” by Malcolm X. Students will answer questions related to each speech and then complete a compare and contrast “Y” chart. Both Print & Digital (Google Drive) versions are included! Perfect for Distance Learning.Buyer FeedbackThis activity was truly the best $3 that I have spent on here.
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9th - 12th
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WWII-Homefront Stations Activity
WWII - Homefront Stations Activity - Completely Student-ledGet your students moving and engaged by taking your students through the major topics of the Homefront!The activity consists of 10 different stations that can be either combined or broken up into smaller/larger stations to suit your needs. The activity also comes with a note page for each station and corresponding analysis/critical thinking question packet. In addition, a link is provided to a spotify playlist created for this activity t
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: WWII Stations Activity Bundle Pack
BUNDLE | APUSH Document Analysis | Full Year: Periods 1-9 | REVIEW | Bellringers
APUSH document analysis helps AP United States History analyze primary and secondary sources covering periods one through nine. Document analysis is critical for success on multiple choice, SAQ and DBQ. This is a no prep digital resource great for bell ringer, review, and group work. Historical thinking skills throughout!Students will:Analyze sourcing and situation of primary and secondary sources.Identify a source’s point of view, purpose, historical situation, and/or audience.Explain the point
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9th - 12th
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The Enlightenment & Declaration of Independence: Document-Based Question (DBQ)
DBQs are an excellent way to hit most of the Common Core standards in your class. If there is one activity that encapsulates the requirements of the Common Core - the DBQ is it! Prompt: Analyze the impact that the Enlightenment thinkers had on the development and ideas expressed in the Declaration of Independence. There are a total of 7 documents. Here is a list of the documents:1. John Locke Two Treatises of Government, 16902. Jean Jacques Rousseau The Social Contract - 17623. Jean Jacques Rous
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8th - 11th
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Writing Resources Bundle for SEQ + Civic Literacy Essay-US History Regents Prep
Writing Resources Bundle for SEQ + Civic Literacy Essay-US History Regents Prep + Bonus Grading Rubric! Elevate your students' writing proficiency with the ultimate writing resources bundle, encompassing an engaging presentation, writing guides, graphic organizers, checklists, and grading rubrics tailored to Short Essay Questions and Civic Literacy essay prompts. This comprehensive bundle is curated to foster analytical thinking and refined writing skills in secondary students. These resources w
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7th - 12th
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FEDERALISTS v ANTIFEDERALISTS | Group Project | Review Game | Assessment
Your students will be challenged with this fun and creative group project. Students will work with groups to create a large position-paper poster project about the Federalists or Anti-Federalists to be able to understand the ideologies related to the ratification of the Constitution. Both printable and digital versions are included."One of my ss favorite projects of the semester!" KasiAfter groups create their projects students will participate in a gallery walk of the projects while completin
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9th - 12th
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US History Semester Two Ultimate Thematic Course Bundle - Print & Digital
Ready to revolutionize the way you teach US History!? Wanting to go deeper than rote memorization? Desiring to spend more time developing an understanding of US History for your students rather than cramming in every detail?Ever since I first learned about teaching history by theme rather than straight chronology, I was hooked. When students are free to explore one theme or topic of US History across decades they can make connections and understand history on a much deeper level. They can track
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10th - 12th
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Amending the US Constitution - Civics End of Year Project PBL Research Essay
Culminate your American Government & Civics course with this highly scaffolded capstone end-of-course research paper that lets you or your students choose a hotly debated Constitutional issue! Or conduct one as you study each of the three branches for a fantastic way to deeply develop and track growth in essential social studies skills!Everything is included, from background knowledge to final editing, for your students to research and argue whether or not to:Grant Washington DC statehood (
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9th - 12th
US History Semester 1 Ultimate Thematic Course Bundle- Print & Distance Learning
"I thought U.S. History was going to be boring," a student told me at the end of semester one, "but the way it's arranged thematically is really interesting." A few days later that student's mother emailed me to let me know her daughter was now so interested in US History and Government that she regularly starts discussions at home with her parents about it. Talk about a teacher's dream. Ever since I first learned about teaching history by theme rather than straight chronology, I was hooked. Whe
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10th - 12th
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WW1 Simulation Activity+ 1 Year Online Subscription Included
Online Learning Ready!World War 1 Simulation Activity for middle and high school students. This easy to set up, interactive lesson plan actively involves students in the events of the First World War.
In this World War 1 Lesson Plan, students begin by learning about the background of The Great War. In June 1914, one single incident set off a chain reaction engulfing Europe and the world into a devastating war. Students are assigned roles as leaders or foreign ministers of 16 countries involved
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: World War Bundle: WW1, WW2 & Cold War + Online Year Subscriptions
EDITABLE Historical Research Paper Materials for US History (Distance Learning!)
A few years ago I realized that while DBQs are great, when students go to college or write at a professional level, what they really need to know how to do is write research papers. Once they have this skill, it’s transferable across disciplines and many professions. So as part of my US History Thematic Curriculum I decided to create a research paper packet that would allow my students to understand the process involved in writing a research paper. It begins with brainstorming a topic, walks the
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10th - 12th
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Founding Documents Introductory Unit Bundle for US History (Distance Learning!)
The Articles of Confederation, the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights- so important for students to learn, yet it can be shall we say dry material to teach. It can be difficult to get students to buy in, take ownership of their learning, and understand the connections between these founding documents. This unit bundle is designed to flip the switch from lecturing or talking about the documents, to students fully engaging with the documents to understand their relev
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10th - 12th
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The Atomic Bombing of Japan & End of WW2: A Complete Lesson - Digital & Print!
This 2 day lesson is an integral part of any World War Two history unit. Please note: if you have already purchased our WORLD WAR 2 CANADA UNIT, this lesson is already included therein.Students will learn about the last months of WW2, including the Manhattan Project, the Potsdam Conference, the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and the postwar Tokyo Trials.Students will analyze primary and secondary sources both justifying and condemning the atomic bombing of Japan. By the end of the les
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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AP® US Government -- Unit 5 Bundle (Political Participation)
This comprehensive bundle contains the 13 printable worksheets that accompany the full AP® US Government Unit 5 curriculum. Your students will benefit from daily activities that include Short Answer, Fill-in-the-Blank, True/False "Match-'Ems" and more! The bundle also includes a free 40-question multiple choice test that covers the material from Unit 5.Our bundle is the perfect companion to help prepare for the AP® Exam. -- All worksheets contain annotated answer keys with full bibliographic i
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Cold War Simulation Activity + 1 Year Online Subscription
Cold War Simulation Activity This simulation is now Online Learning Ready-You will Need to email Mr. Harms to activate your 1 year online subscription(Email included in materials)-The Cold War Simulation is a hands on, interactive lesson plan that incorporates critical thinking skills and problem solving skills. Students will assume the roles of world leaders in 1962. This lesson plan is a compilation of Cold War events such as: The Cuban Missile Crisis and The Berlin Crisis. The Cold War Simul
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: World War Bundle: WW1, WW2 & Cold War + Online Year Subscriptions
Movements for Equality Thematic Unit Bundle for US History - Print & Digital
Have you been looking for a meaningful way to teach your students about the diverse and rich movements for equality in US History? Do you want your students to go deeper into the content, learning about each movement and also comparing them? Do you want your students use a variety of primary sources that feature voices from people who led or were involved with these movements?Then this Thematic Movements for Equality Unit Bundle is for you! In this awesome approach to teaching US History, studen
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10th - 12th
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Intro to the US Economy Escape Room-Inspired Activity & Lesson (Distance Learn!)
Every year I find it difficult for my US History students to truly grasp the content without a baseline understanding of how the economy works. I created this lesson and escape room-inspired activity to help students understand the basics of supply and demand, the business cycle, capitalism, and how the Constitution tells Congress to interact with the economy. I use this escape room-inspired, low prep, engaging activity the first day of my American Economy Thematic Unit for US History. However,
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10th - 12th
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Also included in: US Economy Thematic Bundle for US History (Distance Learning!)
Evidence and Sourcing Lesson: Teaching Historical Thinking - Digital & Print!
This engaging lesson focuses on the Historical Thinking Concept of EVIDENCE AND SOURCING. Students will develop their historical thinking and critical analysis skills, including the following:Making inferencesPrimary vs Secondary SourcesRecognizing Bias and Reliability of sourcesSourcing historical documents using the HAPPY TIME sourcing methodAnalyzing several primary and secondary source documentsThis lesson includes the following materials:Detailed lesson planGoogle slides with big question,
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Historical Thinking Bundle: A Complete Unit - Digital & Print!
Full Unit Bundle Colonial America and Exploration US History C3 Inquiry Based
This full unit plan bundle for US History provides inquiry based activities that follow the C3 Inquiry framework for your Colonial America and Exploration Unit! Includes Columbian Exchange, Middle Passage, French and Indian War, Jamestown, and MUCH more! This bundle includes a variety of activities, most of which are printable AND fully digital and ready for Google Classroom. Reclaim your nights, weekends, and summer break because this is thoroughly planned and ready to go!What you get in this b
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8th - 11th
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AP® US Government - Comprehensive Full-Year Accompanying Curriculum
This comprehensive full-year curriculum bundle contains the 66 printable worksheets and daily activities that accompany the complete AP® US Government curriculum. Your students will benefit from daily activities that include Short Answer, Fill-in-the-Blank, True/False "Match-'Ems" and more! The bundle also includes a free multiple choice test to accompany each unit.Our bundle is the perfect companion to help prepare for the AP® Exam. -- All worksheets contain annotated answer keys with full bi
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Essay Writing Workbook: History/Social Studies *Editable*
Do your students need support with essay writing? I made this essay writing guide to support history and other social studies students through the writing process to create a research-based expository or argumentative essay. This essay writing booklet can be used regardless of whether you are teaching face-to-face, virtually, or in a blended/hybrid model as it is available as a Google Doc. This product includes:Sample color-coded thesesThesis writing structureGraphic organizersCategorized trans
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9th - 12th
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DB Cooper: History’s Mysteries Research and Creative Writing Project
This original research and writing history project for high-school and college students has students practicing critical thinking skills and historical thinking, as well as expository and creative writing. Students take on the role of Historical Secret Agents.Their mission?To go back in time to 1971 and stop infamous hijacker D. B. Cooper. And maybe discover his true identity and his motive for the crime. One of the most famous criminals in the United States, D. B. Cooper hijacked a plane and pa
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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BUNDLE | Retrieval Study | APUSH | Full Year: Periods 1-9 | Review Activities
Retrieval review is an essential tool for success in AP United States History (AP U.S. History). This technique involves actively recalling information from memory, which helps strengthen neural connections and enhances long-term memory retention using historical thinking skills. Retrieval review is especially valuable for APUSH because the exam covers a vast amount of content from periods 1-9 (1491-Present), including key concepts, historical events, and primary source documents. By regularly p
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9th - 12th
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MODERN AMERICA| BUNDLE | Print & Digital |JFK-Trump| Grades 8-12
This product includes everything you need to teach an entire unit on Contemporary American Society for your secondary U.S. History or American History class. Both Print and Digital (Google Docs) versions are included! Great for Distance Learning.Buyer Feedback:"Love this great resource!!" ElizabethPurchase in BUNDLE, and you will automatically save 20% off of each product! A pacing guide and detailed lesson plans included! “Work smarter not harder!”This purchase includes the following products:
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9th - 12th
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