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Free U.S. History lectures
To Kill a Mockingbird Pre-Reading Historical Background PP
This is a 76 slide PP with cited facts and pictures about the Depression, the Dust Bowl, Post Civil War, Jim Crow Era, and Civil Rights Era information. Excellent as a pre-reading source to give students the necessary background before reading the novel To Kill a Mockingbird. It has a lot of visuals, with information regarding each, so it is appropriate for review, regular, honors, and GT levels. I also have music from the time period that goes with the PP- please message me if you would like
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9th - 12th
September 11th Attack - Fuse History - Leveled Reading, Activities & Digital INB
Fuse History content is where historical events are brought to life like nowhere else! This time the focus is on the September 11th attacks. The content is written at three different reading levels for enrichment or remediation. From social media profiles to coloring activities this is an all-in-one solution to bring students into the most impactful events of history. And any new creations for this event will be added to the bundle.In a Fuse History activity set you will receive:◈Google Slides E
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K - 12th
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The Holocaust - Fuse History - Leveled Reading & Slides
Fuse History content is where historical events are brought to life like nowhere else! This time the focus is on the Holocaust. The content is written at three different reading levels for enrichment or remediation. From social media profiles to coloring activities this is an all-in-one solution to bring students into the most impactful events of history. And any new creations for this event will be added to the bundle.In a Fuse History activity set you will receive:◈Google Slides Editable Prese
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K - 12th
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Also included in: World War II -- U.S. History Curriculum Unit Bundle
Trail of Tears - Fuse History - Leveled Reading, Slides & Digital INB
Fuse History content is where historical events are brought to life like nowhere else! This time the focus is on the Trail of Tears. The content is written at three different reading levels for enrichment or remediation. From social media profiles to coloring activities this is an all-in-one solution to bring students into the most impactful events of history. And any new creations for this event will be added to the bundle.In a Fuse History activity set you will receive:◈Google Slides Editable
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K - 12th
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Also included in: Westward Expansion -- U.S. History Curriculum Unit Bundle
Northeast Region of United States Presentation FREEBIE
This product gives information about the Northeast Region of the United States, including maps, photographs, & information pertaining to each state of the region.
This presentation is a FREEBIE and if you like this product, please go to my "It's A Vaughnderful Classroom" to check out the whole bundle.
Included with the bundle is a presentation of each of the five regions including: the West, Midwest, Southeast, Southwest, and Northeast regions.
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2nd - 8th
Life in Slavery PowerPoint and Infographic
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Condensed lesson summarizing the economics of slavery, the slave trade, and life for free African-Americans in the North and South. Includes editable PowerPoint, coordinating student infographic style note taking sheet, and an answer key.
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5th - 12th
Early American Civilizations (Incans, Mayans, Aztecs) Flipchart
This flipchart introduces the Incan, Mayan, and Aztec civilizations with great visuals and brief descriptions. Perfect for class discussion or lecture. I teach 8th grade but is perfect for any level.
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5th - 12th
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American Colonies Power Point and Exam
This 12 slide Power Point on how the American Colonies were established includes colorful images and maps to support the text. Includes the reasons why Europe colonized America, information on the lost colony of Roanoke, Jamestown, and the major differences between the 3 colonial regions (New England, Middle, Southern). The last slide includes review questions for students' responses orally or in writing as a closure for the presentation. The review questions can also be used as a warm up for
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5th - 10th
Causes of European Exploration and Colonization of North America
This PowerPoint discusses major motives or causes of European exploration and colonization of North America: the Protestant Reformation, mercantilism, and the search for the Northwest Passage. Corresponding notes pages with blanks are available for purchase at my store, USHistoryBuff.
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5th - 11th
Early Colonies of America: Roanoke, Jamestown, Plymouth
Problem Based Instruction:Huge resource almost 100Kb. Many animations to each of 64 slides with multiple choice questions on most slides. Use the remote with patience to allow for discussion, lectures, and even arguments. A complete unit: Roanoke colony of Sir Walter Raleigh, to the Jamestown Colony, to the Pilgrims and Puritans at Plymouth. Many paintings to add color to the slides.
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9th - 12th
Unit 1 - Why Do We Study History & Thinking Like A Historian
This interactive bundle through google classroom allows for easy grading, measuring student growth, and calibrating where students are at. Our lesson plans are centered on giving students critical thinking skills while thinking of multiple ways of ways of engaging students.GOALS:1. Why should we study history? 2. How do historians study and reconstruct the past?3. What expectations and skills do I need to develop to be successful?
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7th - 10th
Emancipation Proclamation - An Introduction
This is an introductory lesson to the Emancipation Proclamation for students in elementary school. It provides clear information as a resource for teachers in the primary grades to guide a discussion and makes a great resource sheet for intermediate students to read. The second page offers graphics from the first and last page of the actual document.
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1st - 6th
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Colonial America Notes (13 Colonies), 13 colonies notes, teacher guides, notes
Are you new to teaching social studies and need a quick overview of what to teach? Or maybe you're a veteran but looking for a quick refresher? Whatever your need, these notes are for you. Revised and up to date on Texas TEKS.Quick Disclaimer- This product was created for teacher use only. As a history teacher and mentor, I know how hard it is to find the "Cliff Notes" version for each unit of American History that you need to teach, especially if you teach multiple subjects. Time is not always
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3rd - 8th
Period 1 AP U.S. History: Topic 1.1 PowerPoint & Lecture - Context (APUSH)
Want to take your PowerPoint / Google Slides Presentations and APUSH Lectures to the next level? Make your content come alive with this Period 1 (1491-1607) PowerPoint, a corresponding lecture, and a corresponding Google Slides presentation. All are aligned to 2019 APUSH / AP U.S. History Standards!This PowerPoint Deck contains lecture slides and lecture notes that align directly with AP US History Topic 1.1, Learning Objective A (KC 1.1 & 1.2, Contextualizing Period 1). I've worked to make
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9th - 12th
Compromise of 1850 PowerPoint / Google Slides with Guided Notes & Video Clips
Compromise of 1850 PowerPoint / Google Slides with Presenter Notes & Video Clips explains the compromise and its significance. PowerPoint includes maps for class analysis. I have used this with regular classes and AP classes. Presenter notes help you to tell the whole story, to stop question students on graphs, maps and primary source docs.***Google Apps versions of the the PowerPoints and guided notes are also available to help with distance learning.* Bonus - Includes timeline worksheetR
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10th - 12th, Adult Education
The New Republic - George Washington's Presidency Powerpoint
This powerpoint covers the Presidency of George Washington and the early debates of the New Republic. In the powerpoint are Washington's cabinet, the difference between Federalist and Democratic-Republicans, the debate over the National Bank, and the biography/death of Alexander Hamilton. Also the French Revolution is briefly covered and America's response. Lastly, George Washington's Farewell address and legacy are covered.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
Brown v the Board of Education and the Little Rock Nine
Hook students on the topic of the day by asking them to analyze the images found on envelopes! Students will collect facts about the Supreme Court ruling Brown v. Board of Education and the crisis at Little Rock’s Central High School by analyzing two first day covers (envelopes with commemorative stamps, appropriate postmark and artwork) By using the teacher provided questions and quotes from the events students will understand how the events are tied together. Students will also see that non vi
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5th - 12th
Hyperdoc - James Monroe & the Monroe Doctrine
Topics Covered On this Hyperdoc:-JAMES MONROE’S PRESIDENCY-FOREIGN POLICY PROBLEMS-THE MONROE DOCTRINEWelcome to the World of Hyperdocs!These slides were designed to allow your students to learn about historical topics at their own pace, while also promoting digital learning and higher order thinking. I’ve been using Hyperdocs for my classrooms for years, and it’s incredible to see how quickly and easily students are able to navigate these slides. Hyperdocs are a perfect alternative to typical c
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6th - 12th
French and Indian War
This resource can be used as a basic review for Middle Schoolers, or, it can be used as a full lesson for Elementary students. This is also a great resource for homeschoolers.
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3rd - 8th
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Harlem Renaissance and Zora Neale Hurston
Students will read a Harlem Renaissance newspaper article The New Negro, then analyze the first day cover (envelope with commemorative stamp, appropriate postmark and artwork) to identify Zora Neale Hurston. After reading an excerpt of How it Feels to Be Colored Me, students will discuss and support if Zora represents The New Negro of the Harlem Renaissance era. Discussion questions, concluding activity and teacher notes are included
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5th - 11th
Supreme Court Case: T.L.O. v. New Jersey
This lesson includes a PowerPoint and simple graphic organizer that explains the context of a landmark Supreme Court case related to the 4th Amendment. Students learn about the background info, rulings, and reasoning of the Supreme Court in the Case of T.L.O. vs New Jersey and the precedent set.
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7th - 12th
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Hanging Around the Three Branches
UPDATED: Hanging Around the Three Branches brings the tedious task of learning about the three branches of government into the realm of interesting for students. Prior to creating their mobiles, students will use the United States Constitution to complete a worksheet on each branch of government. Once students have a basic concept of the three branches, they create mobiles. Students will use required information, such as terms of office, qualifications for office, positions within each branc
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7th - 12th
Important People PowerPoint
Use this PowerPoint to teach your students important information about people who have influenced history.
This PowerPoint is set up to allow you to click on the name of a person and it will take your directly to their page. There are highlighted words in blue that are underlined. This coordinates with the Influential People Portfolio or Notebook that you can purchase and give to your students. They can collect information all year along about these people and will have a book to read when d
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2nd - 4th
Prohibition and the Birth of NASCAR
Prohibition and the 18th Amendment are topics often covered in U.S. History classes, however, many people do not know that NASCAR started as a direct result of prohibition. This lesson can be a fun and enriching way to incorporate one of America’s fastest growing sports into discussion of a U.S. History classroom.
Included are a Teacher Guide, Teacher Presentation, and Student Handout.
If you like this lesson you might also like my Wendell Scott NASCAR's First African American Lesson available
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Grades:
6th - 12th
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