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U.S. History videos
America the Story of Us Bundle
America the Story of Us video guides for episodes 1-12. The guides were made to be used in middle school classrooms. Each guide has approximately 9-11 questions. Episodes include:1. Rebels2. Revolution3. Westward4. Division5. Civil War6. Heartland7. Cities8. Boom9. Bust10. World War II11. Superpower12. MillenniumI try to pick important information for the questions and space them out so students must pay attention but do not have to write so much that they can't enjoy the video.Check out the com
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6th - 8th
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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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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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Juneteenth | Activities + Video
Juneteenth is a date to commemorate the freedom for which we must fight every day in our country.This resource can be used both physically and digitally.It includes:- Cover page.- How to do page.p1:- Introduction.- What is Juneteenth?p2:- Look up the meanings.- What is the significance of Juneteenth?- What do you know about this day?p3:- The Emancipation Proclamation.- Juneteenth and Slavery in Texas.p4:- What Really Happened at Roswell.p5:- Timeline.p6:- The date.- Write a short review about Ab
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4th - 9th
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Black History Month Interactive Calendar Daily Videos Questions Digital Resource
⭐ In just a few minutes per day, your students can discover and explore Black History every day of February with this Black History Month Video a Day Calendar. This digital resource contains 20 custom videos that cover the importance of Black history and a variety of Black Americans. There is one video for every school day in February 2024. Each video is under 5 minutes and contains one open-response thought question - making it easy to integrate Black History in a meaningful way throughout the
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2nd - 5th
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Native American Tribes Lesson Plan: Map, Reading, Video, PowerPoint & Project
This engaging and thorough lesson on Native American tribes is a great way to introduce students to the diverse array of cultures that existed in North America prior to the arrival of Europeans.The download includes all of the following: PowerPoint and Google Slides presentationsFlipped classroom video versionGuided notes and interactive notebook page optionsPrimary source analysis on the Great Law of PeaceReading and worksheet on the Iroquois ConfederacyOne Pager project on an American Indian
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: US History Part 1 PowerPoint and Guided Notes Bundle
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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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
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
US History Flipped Classroom Video Curriculum Bundle
This "flipped classroom" US History curriculum includes 44 digital video lessons that cover ALL of American History, each with guided notes or a graphic organizer! A flipped classroom is where students watch an instructional video at home and do the typical "homework" in class, where the teacher can provide more guidance. It's a great strategy to take lectures out of the classroom and save more time for projects, primary source analysis, and other engaging in-class activities. These videos can b
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7th - 10th
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America the Story of Us: Episode 5 Civil War (guided notes)
This product follows the video documentary, America the Story of Us: Episode 5, entitled, "Civil War." 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 focused
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7th - 11th
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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
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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The Ronald Reagan Presidency and America in the 80s
This lesson plan on Ronald Reagan and the 1980s is an amazing and thorough resource for your US History classroom. The download includes: An engaging & thorough PowerPoint (along with Google Slides option)Guided notes worksheets for studentsFully-narrated "flipped classroom" video lesson1980s choice board projectA complete lesson planThe PowerPoint and guided notes set covers all the key points of Reagan's presidency and the 1980s, including: Reagan's backgroundDomestic policies & "trick
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: US History Part 2 PowerPoint and Guided Notes Bundle
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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World War 2 on the Homefront PowerPoint
This is a great World War 2 PowerPoint lesson on what life was like on the Homefront in the United States during WW2. It includes dozens of fantastic images both in color and black & white and easy-to-follow notes for students. Fantastic for visual learners, each slide features simple text about key information based on state and Common Core Standards as well as large captivating pictures. Topics covered include: RationingWar bondsPropagandaThe War Production BoardJapanese internmentThe Zoot
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: US History Part 2 PowerPoint and Guided Notes Bundle
Viewing Guide: Cinderella Man (Film Study) ---> Topic: Great Depression
This viewing guide has 40 questions that go in order with the film Cinderella Man. There are also 6 post-viewing questions that are short answers. (Some of these questions make past to present connections.) This film portrays the events of the Great Depression (hardships, soup lines, direct relief, hoovervilles, importance of community, etc.). I use this film in my U.S. History class while transitioning from the Roaring Twenties to the Great Depression.Sorry...the film is NOT included...you
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9th - 12th
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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
America the Story of Us: Episode 7 Cities (guided notes)
This product follows the video documentary, America the Story of Us: Episode 7, entitled, "Cities." 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 focused.
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7th - 10th
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Viewing Guide: Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee (Film Study)
This viewing guide has 46 questions that go in order with the HBO film Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee. This film portrays the events (loss of buffalo, forced assimilation, Dawes Act, ghost dance, etc.) that lead up to the massacre at Wounded Knee. I use this film while teaching the end of the Indian Era in my U.S. History class. (Now comes with an Answer Key too.)Also included is a PowerPoint for character introduction. I like to give the students just a bit of background of some of the chara
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9th - 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
History Unit 2: Native American Regions in North America Social Studies Lessons
⭐️ This social studies unit on indigenous peoples is jam packed with videos, lessons, and activities that cover the ten Native American regions in North America. Custom videos set the stage for students to follow along in their own Google Slides or PowerPoint presentations. Engaging activities help students compare the cultures and lives of different indigenous regions. Created for busy teachers, the done-for-you lesson plans make implementation easy.⭐️ This historically accurate research-based
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Social Studies | History Curriculum Bundle | 2nd - 5th Grade
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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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
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