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Free U.S. History videos
European Explorers Animated!
European Explorers Animated! – Fully animated and interactive, this presentation consists of five fast-paced animated chapters, each with its own interactive Knowledge Check. It can be viewed as an introduction for the class or loaded onto individual laptops for personalized learning or for review sessions. (Allow 15 to 20 minutes for viewing time)
I am offering this interactive video/PowerPoint presentation to give you a taste of the quality of animation, writing and research that goes into al
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2nd - 6th
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1:14
Veterans Day Activities: Heart Art Project, Roll-A-Dice Game, & Art Sub Plan
Veteran's Day Activities for November don't all have to be coloring sheets. Why not infuse some Arts Integration and have your students engaged in your lessons with drawing and painting? Watch how easy it is to paint with markers and get your students interested in caring about our armed forces on Veteran's Day.PURCHASE THIS "DESIGN A VETERAN'S DAY HEART GAME" HERE.These roll-a-dice games are great for one or two day art projects for art teachers and classroom teachers alike. Pair them with your
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1st - 8th
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Jamestown Movie Trailer - FREEBIE
Do you teach about Jamestown? Why not introduce it by showing a movie trailer to get your students excited about Jamestown? I made this movie trailer using the iMovie app on the iPad as a part of professional development training and thought I'd share it with those of you teach this topic.
I hope you and your students enjoy it!
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4th - 12th
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3:02
History of the Pilgrims and the First Thanksgiving Song
Extended Version Available with Activities in Your Grade Level Below
Find out all about the first Thanksgiving in this fun animated video about the Pilgrims, their Journey on the Mayflower, and their meeting with the Wampanoags. Samoset, Squanto, and Massasoit all make appearances as they share a 3-day feast with William Bradford, William Brewster, John Carver, and more!
Kindergarten Thanksgiving Fun Packet
1st Grade Thanksgiving Fun Packet
2nd Grade Thanksgiving Fun Packet
3rd Grade Thanksg
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K - 3rd
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Boston Massacre Crime Scene Investigation
WONDER! WOW! BANG! BOOM! This is just a sample of the amazing student centered experiences and projects that my students love to do as a student in my class! Be Daring! Be Bold! Take your students on an adventure! No Student ever remembered that worksheet or work out of the back of the book. Get students moving, investigating, debating, discussing, and learning with engaging activities! *****************************************************************************How to get TPT credit to u
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4th - 12th
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2:36
Hispanic Heritage Month
This video shows the richness and diversity of the Hispanic-Latino heritage. The video is full of colorful images and music to engage students. A free cultural enrichment activity sheet is also provided.
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3rd - 12th
North America Geographic Regions Youtube Video Worksheet
This 5 question worksheet goes along with this video. Link. The video shows video footage of each of the 8 regions. This lesson would be best completed at the beginning of the unit before telling students what the characteristics of each of the regions are. These questions can be easily adapted to use in google forms, canvas, or some other learning management system used for virtual learning.
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4th - 12th
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Uptown Funk US Constitution Song: Three Branches of Government
If you need a fun way to teach about the three branches of government, look no further than this US Constitution song to the tune of Uptown Funk! This freebie includes both the lyric sheet for the song and the link to the YouTube video we made with these lyrics. This song is to the tune of Uptown Funk by Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars, and provides details about the three branches of government: the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. The lyrics and video were created as part of a Constit
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7th - 11th
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Liberty's Kids: Boston Tea Party Video Questions - FREEBIE
Have students complete this 10 question quiz while watching the Boston Tea Party Video. Answer key included.
Link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QyxVKi_EYwY
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4th - 12th
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sources on information | primary vs. secondary sources
Here is a lesson on how to read historical documents and sources on information. It also works on comparing primary vs. secondary sources of information.
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3rd - 12th
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Liberty's Kids: We The People Video Questions - FREEBIE
Have students complete this 10 question quiz while watching the Valley Forge video. Answer key included.
Link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ceb1wkSamG4
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4th - 12th
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America the Story of Us Part 1: Rebels - Video Guide
This is a video guide to part one of the History Channel's documentary America: The Story of Us. It was designed for middle school students. The guide has ten questions total - about one question every four to five minutes.Episode description (from the History Channel):From Jamestown to Plymouth, early settlers fight for survival. Tobacco sows the seeds of opportunity; the north becomes a powerhouse of trade. Tension, taxation and resistance explode into war as the rebels take on the might of th
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: America the Story of Us Bundle
America: The Story of Us Episode 6– "Heartland" Video Guide Plus Video Web Link
Free!! America: The Story of Us Episode 6– Heartland Video Guide plus video web link contains 26 questions that covers the events following the Civil War and to understand how technology led to America's growth. Package includes video guide, web links to online video and key. Also makes great substitute plans!
Save money by getting the entire video series of video guides! Go to America: The Story of Us Video Guide Collection!
Topics covered include:
Building of the Transcontinental Railroad
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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2:11
Presidents Day Video Freebie: Activities & Worksheets Available in Description
A link to the extended version of this video is below. Help us keep these holiday videos free by purchasing a fun activity set that goes along with the video.Click to Explore Extended Video & Activities✲´*。.❄¨¯`*✲。❄。*。¨¯`*✲ ✲´*。.❄¨¯`*✲。❄。*。¨¯`*✲Happy Presidents DayFrom the two of us at NUMBEROCK✲´*。.❄¨¯`*✲。❄。*。¨¯`*✲ ✲´*。.❄¨¯`*✲。❄。*。¨¯`*✲This Presidents of the USA song for kids Starts from George Washington and goes all the way to Barack Obama, Donald Trump, and Joe Biden. With some bluegras
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1st - 6th
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Reconstruction (U.S. History) 1865-1877 with video BUNDLE
This is a free product. If you like it please take a look at the other bundles that I have created for U.S. History/Honors classes: You can purchase my entire U.S. History course here: U.S. History Complete CourseContact and Colonization BundleThe 13 Colonies BundleAmerican Revolution BundleGeorge Washington-James Madison BundleThe Antebellum Period BundleThe Civil War BundleReconstruction Bundle (FREE)The West, Immigration, and Invention BundleU.S. Imperialism and Progressive Era BundleWorld Wa
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8th - 12th
John Adams "Harry Potter Magical Portrait" Powerpoint
A free sample of inserting a "Harry Potter" style "magical portrait" into your notes to create an amazing surprise that will enthrall your students. My students go crazy for these and all gasped when they first saw them in my powerpoints. They're eyes stay glued to the front screen and I have seen a definite improvement in their visual cognition since using these in my classroom.Make your lectures come alive with more of these amazing visuals!This video and slide is also available as part of a
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4th - 12th
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"The Gettysburg Address" (music video)
Memorize one of the greatest speeches in United States history as you sing along with this beautiful melody. Hear Lincoln's Gettysburg Address as you've never heard it before and unlock new levels of understanding. None of the words have been changed or left out in order to retain the purity of the message. Abraham Lincoln would be proud of this creative rendition of his work.
This one of a kind creation is excellent for President's Day and/or Veteran's Day. Use it for education or entertainmen
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5th - 7th
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National Treasure 2 Questions
This is an assignment to go along with National Treasure 2. Many schools require that videos include an assignment so here you go.
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8th - 12th
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U.S. Government: 6 Important Supreme Court Cases ~Video~
Your students will watch short video explanations and complete an organizer to summarize the importance of the following 6 Supreme Court Cases: Roe V. Wade, District of Columbia V. Heller, Tinker V. Des Moines, Brown V. Board of Education, NY Times V. Sullivan, Miranda V. Arizona. Worksheets can be completed using the textbook or internet to look up the cases as an alternative. (Video Link is included)Follow My Store!Follow my store... simply click on “follow me” under Learning is a Passion on t
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8th - 12th
All About Government PowerPoint
This PowerPoint include local, state, and national government facts and people. It matches South Carolina's State standards for social students. Could be used for 2nd or even 3rd graders. Enjoy this free product made by Bethany's Creations.
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1st - 4th
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Race to the White House “Jackson v. Adams Video Guide + Weblink
Free!!! Race to the White House “Jackson v. Adams” Video Guide plus video web link documentary covers the presidential election of 1825 between Andrew Jackson and John Quincy Adams. This 25 question video guide covers the 1821 defeat of Adams over Jackson and the four years that followed. Dirty tricks, rumors and even suggestions that Adams was a pimp headlined newspapers throughout America. An answer key is provided. Worksheet has 25 questions covering the 41 minute video. This also makes perfe
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: Race to the White House Video Guide Bundle + WebLinks & Keys
Liberty's Kids: Valley Forge Party Video Questions - FREEBIE
Have students complete this 10 question quiz while watching the Valley Forge video. Answer key included.
Link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SM-e8KUOXU0
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4th - 12th
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The United States Geography Song: Social Studies Activity with United States Map
In just a few minutes you'll be singing along to our geography song that celebrates the USA through a musical style inspired by traditional American power ballads. The song is infused with the rich twangs of the electric guitar that will bring the classic rock genre of the previous generations to the children of the current generation. Come along with us on a musical journey as we learn about some of America's most beautiful places, their most famous faces, along with the names and geographic l
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4th - 6th
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The Bill of Rights in 30 Seconds
Like a hot knife through butter, HipHughes cuts through 7 of the 10 amendments known as the Bill of Rights. Great for a warm up activity or as a fun mnemonic for your students.
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1st - 12th
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