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12th grade U.S. History lessons
3 Branches of Government 3D Project Cube *History Craftivity*
Bring history to life by creating a 3D Project Cube for 3 Branches of Government. The students will be excited to get out of the text book, or plain old lecturing. Excite your students with this fun 3D Project Cube. When can you use it?Review Time: Use the cube as a review activity to reinforce key concepts before an assessment or as a quick refresher.Small Groups: Assign small groups of students to work collaboratively on the cube, encouraging teamwork and discussion.Exemplary Task: Showcase ex
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4th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Social Studies & History 3D Project Cube - Craft & Activity for Grades 3-5
Holocaust Webquest (National Holocaust Museum Website)
Holocaust Webquest:Great for classroom and distance learning.Students will gain basic knowledge about the Holocaust by completing an internet-based worksheet. The Holocaust Webquest uses an amazing website created by United States Holocaust Museum. The website allows students to explore the key events of the Holocaust. The website is:Click here to view the website.The webquest contains 46 questions and is a great way to introduce or have students learn more about the Holocaust. An answer sheet i
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Holocaust Webquest Bundle (Sampler Collection)
APUSH Full YEAR of Curriculum: Activities, Primary Sources, Exams, DBQs & more!
Teach content and skills simultaneously for your AP® US History class. Save time planning with these comprehensive bundles for the entire YEAR of AP® United States History! Cover the material in a fun, comprehensive and rigorous way that is directly aligned with the College Board®'s key concepts. This tried and true curriculum has helped my students consistently achieve a 90+% pass rate on the AP® US History Exam. Detailed teacher guides and pacing guides are included for each unit, but you can
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9th - 12th
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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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Also included in:Â Civics & US Government Lesson, Activities, Simulations and More: The Bundle
September 11th Cooperative Learning Timelines Lesson
In this September 11th cooperative learning lesson plan on the 9/11 attacks, your class is divided into 7 groups who each work together to put together a timeline for one aspect of the September 11th tragedy. This makes for an amazing, thorough lesson on all the events of 9/11. The 7 groups are:American Airlines Flight 11United Airlines Flight 175American Airlines Flight 77United Airlines Flight 93President BushThe World Trade Center TowersThe PentagonAfter each group has analyzed their assigned
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5th - 12th
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APUSH / AP US History - Full Curriculum Bundle - Full Year - Google Drive
My APUSH / AP US History full year curriculum is a living bundle that includes Google Drive access with the download, and any other updates I may add in the future! This complete class curriculum is intended to best-prepare you and your students for passing the AP Test with the exact same model and approach I use. It weaves in content with specific AP skill building and has helped my students consistently achieve 90%+ passing rates. I hope it can help some of you--especially those new to teachin
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Articles of Confederation and Constitution PowerPoint and Guided Notes
This 57 slide PowerPoint presentation on the creation of a New Nation covers a myriad of topics including:- Critical Period- Creation of the Articles of Confederation and the role of John Dickinson- Structure of government under the Articles of Confederation- Accomplishments of the Articles of Confederation- Weaknesses and problems of the Articles of Confederation including Shay's Rebellion- Annapolis Convention- Philadelphia or Constitutional Convention- Creation of the Constitution including V
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7th - 12th
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The Rise of Evil: WWII Dictators + Totalitarianism - Lesson Plan & Readings
Engage your students in this jigsaw or station activity to learn about the rise of totalitarian regimes in the early twentieth century, and the impact of World War II dictators: Hitler, Mussolini, Stalin, and Tojo. This is an excellent introduction into a World War II unit in both U.S. History and World History!This student-centered lesson plan is presented as The Rise of Evil - a story of the most evil of persons and how they came to rule over a nation.Lesson Objective: Students will investigat
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7th - 12th
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Causes of the Civil War Power Point Presentation
This 65 slide PowerPoint presentation on the events leading to or causes of the Civil War begins with Nat Turner's Rebellion and ends with the attack on Ft. Sumter and includes the following topics:- Nat Turner's Revolt- Nullification Crisis- Presidential Elections of 1848, 1852, 1856, 1860- Henry Clay & Compromise of 1850- Fugitive Slave Act- Uncle Tom's Cabin- Stephen Douglas & Kansas-Nebraska Act (including Bleeding Kansas & Lecompton Constitution)- Establishment of Republican Par
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8th - 12th
Also included in:Â Causes of the Civil War Unit Bundle of Lessons, Activities, Maps
The Holocaust PowerPoint and Flipped Classroom Lesson
This resource on the Holocaust provides a PowerPoint and "flipped classroom" lesson from a background on the Holocaust through liberation of the concentration camps and the Nuremberg Trials. Each slide includes gripping photos and the tragic history of the Nuremberg Laws, Kristallnacht, the Final Solution and the camps themselves. The notes are also easy-to-follow and focused in on essential understandings. The PowerPoint also includes slides on resistance groups like the White Rose, the French
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â US History Part 2 PowerPoint and Guided Notes Bundle
13 Colonies: Early English - Roanoke, Jamestown, Plymouth & New England
Establishing the 13 Colonies:If you are having problems with Kahoot links they were changed (not my idea:) - here's the new one: https://create.kahoot.it/share/13-colonies-mr-raymond-s-u-s-history/855ec28c-c0ce-4a6a-94ad-e860a946ad7d JUST ADDED FOR FREE - Additional Colonies: I was going to do this as a separate lesson; but have added another PowerPoint presentation, worksheet, quiz, and smart-board map - FOR NO ADDITIONAL COSTThis lesson teaches students about the earliest European colonies in
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6th - 12th
Also included in:Â Early US History Bundle: 1492 - Civil War
Spanish American War Document Analysis Timeline
This Spanish American War timeline activity features 10 primary sources from the 1898 conflict that students analyze using questions organized onto a timeline. The documents include cartoons, newspapers, lithographs, maps, and pictures all related to each aspect of the war.The questions begin with a cartoon related to America protecting Cuba and move through the explosion on the USS Maine, the Teller & Platt Amendments, Rough Riders, Yellow Journalism, Buffalo Soldiers, Philippine-American W
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6th - 12th
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Federalism 3.4 & 3.13 - National, State, and Local Governments Working Together
Federalism 3.4 & 3.13 - National, State, and Local Governments Working Together - Civics EOC - PowerPoint, Lesson Plan, Smart Board Activity, Multiple Choice Test, Worksheet, Flipped Class Video & MoreHaving problems with Kahoot? they changed the links on me - sorry - here is the new one: https://create.kahoot.it/share/mr-raymond-civics-eoc-federalism/3b1514c7-71a7-4609-bb6b-70bfcc24b547This lesson teaches students about Federalism – the sharing of power between the national, state and l
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6th - 12th
Also included in:Â Civics / Government Bundle III
The Beginning of The Cold War
NOW WITH LINKS TO A GOOGLE CLASSROOM PRODUCT FOR CLASSROOM SUBMISSIONS!This one page historical reading plus one page of questions summarizes some of the reasons for the start of the Cold War. It is designed for middle school or high school students. The reading is visually appealing and broken into chunks. It can be used for classwork, homework, research or as a platform for projects. Questions are content based and designed to target essential content acquisition. If interested in similar Cold
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6th - 12th
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Strikes & Labor Union Issues Picket Sign Lesson
In this Industrial Revolution or Gilded Age Era lesson on Labor Strikes in US History, students create picket signs that tell the story of some of the most famous labor clashes in American History. Included are 7 one-page stories on each of the events in the labor movement: Great Railroad Strike of 1877The Homestead Strike, Haymarket AffairPullman StrikeLudlow MassacreFlint Sit-Down StrikeMemorial Day MassacreIn groups, students read their article and create a picket sign that tells the story o
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7th - 12th
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Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Investigation Activity
Students will investigate the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire by first creating an investigation notebook and then searching for eyewitness statements and evidence scattered around the classroom. As they find more clues, students will start to understand the horrific events that took place. They’ll wrap up the activity by writing a report explaining what caused the fire, who was to blame for the fire, and propose laws to prevent such a tragedy from happening again. A quick Exit Ticket is a
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8th - 12th
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Design a Lab Coat Activity No Prep Science Project - End of Year Activities
Looking for a fun, no prep project that integrates science, art, and literacy AND keeps kids engaged? Your students will love designing a lab coat template for a famous historic or modern scientist, inventor, doctor, astronaut, engineer, or other STEM figure and it will quickly become one of *your* favorite activities too. Perfect as an end of year or after testing activity, students think critically and work independently as they apply their knowledge to design a lab coat for one of the 56 men
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5th - 12th
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Western Expansion of United States Bundle (Texas,Gold Rush,Mexican American War)
This bundles includes all of my resources for Manifest Destiny and the Expansion of the United States from 1836 - 1850. Each included resource is available for individual purchase.This bundles includes:Oregon Trail Doodle Notes Manifest Destiny Doodle Notes Missouri Compromise Map Activity The Long Walk of the Navajo Manifest Destiny & the Expansion of the United States PowerPoint & Guided Notes California Gold Rush Graphic Notes Texas War for Independence and the Mexican American War Do
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8th - 12th
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Pearl Harbor Webquest (Amazing Website!!!)
The Pearl Harbor Webquest uses an amazing website that allows students to learn all of the major details related to attack on Pearl Harbor during World War II. Please check out the website below:http://storymaps.esri.com/stories/2016/pearl-harbor/Click here to view the website.The following ideas/events are covered in this webquest:Reasons behind the Japanese attack on Pearl HarborThe voyage of the Japanese fleetFirst wave and mistakes made by the American militarySecond wave and the damage to A
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Pearl Harbor and the Early War in the Pacific World War II Collection
Mythbusters : NASA Moon Myths (science video sheet / STEM / space / sub plans)
MYTHBUSTERS VIDEO WORKSHEETSUBJECTS: SCIENCE, PHYSICS, STEMGRADES: 7-12*Video is necessary for completion of this worksheet.*Please make sure you have access to the video before making your purchase.*Always view all videos for content prior to showing to your students.$AVE WITH A MYTHBUSTERS MEGA BUNDLE - CLICK HERE!*Mythbusters "NASA Moon Landing Hoax" (Season 6, Episode 2)A 32-question worksheet to accompany this excellent Mythbusters episode focusing on science questions revolving around cons
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â SPACE & PLANETS Bundle Package #2 (15+ Assignments / NASA / STEM)
American Revolution Battles Lesson Set: Stations, Google Maps & Game Activity
Options, options, options! You are going to love this activity set! This American Revolution Battles lesson set has three activity choices in one. Students learn about ten battles of the American Revolution with either station readings, a Google map activity, or a fun game! This activity set covers all of the bases with or without technology and allows teachers to choose what works best for their classes and teaching style. The activities can be done individually, or they can be easily broken up
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5th - 12th
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U.S. Imperialism and Progressive Movement (1850s-1917) PowerPoint & Guided Notes
This 95 slide PowerPoint presentation on Imperialism and the Progressive Movement covers topics including:- Elections of 1900, 1904, 1908, 1912- What is Imperialism?- Justification of Imperialism- Matthew Perry- French in Mexico- Purchase of Alaska- Alfred T. Mahan- U.S. and Hawaii- Spanish American War (causes, fighting the war, results of war)- Filipino American War- U.S. and Cuba- Insular Cases- U.S. and China (Open Door Policy, Boxer Rebellion)- assassination of McKinley- Presidency of Theod
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9th - 12th
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Hamilton the Musical: Growing Bundle
Now with two different Google Classroom options for each song!Are you a History or English teacher wondering how to implement Hamilton: An American Musical in your classroom? Here's your answer! Students analyze the lyrics to the song line by line. Best of all, I have tracked down true clean versions of the songs! I teach middle school, so some words or phrases that are technically not curse words still aren't appropriate. I've done the hard work for you and have links to all the truly clea
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7th - 12th
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US History Civics Thematic Inquiry Activity Kit for First Day Back to School
Handed out your syllabus and completed a few icebreakers. Now what?Building a larger theme and relevant inquiry is crucial in the first week of your U.S. History or Civics class. These 6 tried-and-true activities will start your year strong and set you up to make meaningful real-world and personal connections throughout the year! So many ways to use these activities, including: Complete a few in your US History class and a few others in your American Government or Civics class Try out a few to k
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Civics and Government Inquiry Full Course Curriculum for High School
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