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U.S. History Common Core WHST.9-10.9 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
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7th - 12th
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Selma (2014): Document Based Question Bundle (Movie Guide + Essay Outline + DBQ)
**** If you purchase this product, you do not have to purchase the movie guide separately! This bundle includes the movie guide! 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! This DBQ is designed to help students combine their knowledge of the movie "Selma" with primary/secondary source documents! This is a great culminating activity for the movie!Prompt: Analyze th
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8th - 12th
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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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US History Thematic Inquiry PBL Full Course Bundle Print & Digital
Transform your U.S. History classroom to be inquiry-driven and project-based and start cultivating authentic learning with this growing course, plus bonuses!This is the course I wish existed in my first year teaching U.S. History. Whether you are brand new and overwhelmed or looking to upgrade your impact from the same-old, same-old, this thematic PBL U.S. History course will fast-track you to cultivating a passion in your students to appreciate those who have come before them and become the his
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8th - 11th
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The Dropping of the Atomic Bomb WWII: 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: Explain the process that gave birth to the nuclear bomb. To what extent was the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki a military necessity to win the war?Here is a list of the documents:1. Letter from Albert Einstein to FDR, August 2nd, 1939 2. Manhattan Project Explained 3. J. Robert Oppenheimer quote after seeing f
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8th - 12th
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Articles of the Constitution: A Primary Source Analysis on the 7 Articles
This is an excellent way to study and know the information contained within the United States Constitution. To better understand the layout and information within the United States Constitution, students will read through the original 7 Articles of this primary source document and find the main ideas. This is a nice addition to Constitution Day or your existing unit on the Constitution.Don't be afraid to have your students study this great document. Being one of the most influential documents
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6th - 12th
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#Activism Research Project: Perfect for Social Justice/Informational Text Unit
Thanks to social media and trending hashtags, modern activism movements look much different than the activism of the past. This project is a great addition to any study of activism, social justice, social movements, informational text, or just as a stand-alone research project. It is crucially important we teach students how to research and understand the movements of their generation so they can actively participate in the dialogue that is taking place all around them. Understanding the current
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Little Rock Nine Activity Kit Print & Digital
Tap into your students’ personal fears, decision-making skills, and creativity in these 6 activities that cover the actions and people, from President Eisenhower and Governor Faubus to the 9 Little Rock Central High School students themselves, that turned the first day of the school year into a crisis. What made Little Rock, Arkansas 1957 the collision of emotions and laws, of rights and responsibilities? Why did that photo of Hazel Bryan and Elizabeth Eckford capture the attention of the entire
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: US History Activity and Project Kits Bundle Print & Digital
The United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights American History Unit
The Constitution and the Bill of Rights Social Studies Unit, which works for both print and Google Drive™, investigates and helps gain an understanding of the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights. This will work fro grades fifth-high school.This download contains both a printable format as well as a Google Drive™ compatible format and includes:Cover sheet in both color and black and white.Links to helpful online resources.Informational Slideshow Presentation to use for instruction.G
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8th - 11th
US History Curriculum Indigenous Peoples through Reconstruction Units - Lessons
This Part 1 American History Curriculum includes 6 comprehensive US History units that include Indigenous Peoples of North America through Reconstruction & includes a printable & digital version. Some components are editable so you can tweak it to your students’ needs. Audios of the reading passages, quizzes, & tests are included. This is perfect for students with read-aloud accommodations. The US History lessons included in this curriculum will help you easily integrate literacy wi
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7th - 11th
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US History Course American Curriculum, Lessons, Projects, Activities, Evaluation
$100 OFF! Designed by an experienced educator to evaluate the good and bad of US History! The goal of the course is to help students gather evidence and form a position on the accuracy or inaccuracy of the American Dream (culminating project). Additionally, students will be kept engaged with differentiated evaluations, creative topic packages, and fun group activities covering the Original Colonies, American Revolution, Civil War, WW1, WW2, Civil Rights, Cold War, 911, and many more topics! DO
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9th - 11th
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US Mini PBL Unit African American Great Migration with Interview Project
Strengthen your 1920s Harlem Renaissance, WWI, WWII, or Civil Rights units with an exploration of the Great Migration experience. Read the moving poetic words of Langston Hughes, hear the narratives of three individuals who escaped oppression for a better life, and examine the massive statistics each of these 6 million American Dreamers helped create. Culminate students' learning with their own oral history interview project!By the end of this unit, your students will be able toAnnotate and ana
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8th - 11th
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CONSTITUTION SCAVENGER HUNT: Google Drive | Google Forms | Google Classroom
To better understand the basic information within the U.S. Constitution, students will browse through this primary source document and find the main ideas regarding the 7 Articles and 27 Amendments. Included are 17 questions about the articles and 27 questions about the amendments. All questions (except for one) will be answered with a number. This is a great way to introduce, study, or review the United States Constitution for your civics unit or for a Constitution Day activity. You may even
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5th - 12th
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US History Curriculum Gilded Age through Modern America Units - Activities
Complete curriculum for American History from the Gilded Age through modern AmericaVERY IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ!!!This resource is a growing curriculum. I have had many requests of teachers wanting to go ahead and purchase this curriculum instead of purchasing the units separately. As units are added, you can simply redownload the file to obtain the newly added unit. As units are added, the price will increase. The anticipated final value of this curriculum will be $433. You will save 40% by pur
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7th - 11th
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US History Curriculum through Modern America Social Studies Worksheets Word Wall
This American History Social Studies Curriculum includes 14 comprehensive US History units that include Indigenous Peoples of North America through Modern America & includes a printable & digital version. Some components are editable so you can tweak it to your students’ needs. Audios of the reading passages, quizzes, & tests are included. This is perfect for students with read-aloud accommodations. The US History lessons included in this curriculum will help you easily integrate li
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7th - 11th
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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
Thomas Paine's The Crisis No. 1 Questions, Prompts, SOAPTone, and Google Form
Thomas Paine's famed The American Crisis is a classic piece of American rhetoric, and using the text in history or English language arts is a great way to expose students to foundational documents and seminal texts. This lesson includes an excerpt from The Crisis No. 1 with opportunities for rhetorical analysis, writing, and test prep. Includes analytical and rhetorical writing prompts and an easy-to-use rubric, analysis questions, and SOAPSTone analysis. The 20+ reading questions come in severa
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9th - 12th
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John Brown: Hero or Villain?: Document-Based Question (DBQ)
On October 16, 1859, John Brown led a small army of 18 men into the small town of Harper's Ferry, Virginia. His plan was to instigate a major slave rebellion in the South. He would seize the arms and ammunition in the federal arsenal, arm slaves in the area and move south along the Appalachian Mountains, attracting slaves to his cause. To many Northerners, John Brown was a martyr and a hero; to Southerners, he was a terrorists that cemented the divide between North and South. This product gives
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8th - 11th
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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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Federalist and Anti-Federalist Activities+Assessment Bundle U.S. Constitution
This product bundle includes activities to help you teach about the Articles of Confederation, the Constitutional Convention, Federalists & Anti-Federalists, and how their different viewpoints led to the creation of the Constitution. By the end of the unit, students will be able to explain the different views of the Founders. Provide students with an understanding of aspects included in the drafting of the Constitution. Middle and high school students will complete assignments that incorpora
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8th - 11th
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World War 1 Project
Want an engaging project that covers a variety of World War 1 topics? This group project is just the thing! Students create a newspaper showing their knowledge of World War I. Students are required to include a variety of articles in this newspaper including editorials, commentaries, political cartoons, etc. Links to resources on these different types of articles are included. A wide-range of World War I topics are included, such as:► Causes of the war► Views towards the war► Trench warfare► Tec
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9th - 12th
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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
Emancipation Proclamation Primary Sources Analysis Gallery Walk
Teaching the Emancipation Proclamation? This gallery walk prompts students to analyze varying reactions to the Emancipation Proclamation. Students will read the perspectives of political leaders, soldiers, abolitionists, and international newspapers. Each perspective includes a few sentences for students to analyze. Then, students will record their analysis in an organized chart. PDF Activity Includes: Political cartoons to analyze for a warm-upText of the Emancipation Proclamation with guided q
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: U.S. History ACTIVITIES Bundle: 1600s to the 1980s (100+ Activities!)
U.S. History Thematic Unit: World War I Download
Seamlessly Teach World War I in ANY Setting with Thematic Units!This versatile digital resource is an entire thematic unit in one place! PDFs include complete teacher edition and editable student pages. Students simply type their answers in, save, and upload! Printable and projectable, this unit is perfect for seamless teaching in class, at home, or any combination!Flexible design works in any learning environment, ready to upload to Google Classroom or any other learning platform!Differentiated
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6th - 12th
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