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U.S. History reflective journals for teachers under $5
Regions of Texas Interactive Notebook - Texas History
Texas Regions can be fun and interactive with this interactive notebook kit! Students are able to create their own reference materials for the four Regions of Texas. My students love to cut, fold, and color their notes and I love the way they use their INBs to remember their learning on the Texas Regions! This notebook kit is perfect for recording your students' learning during your Regions of Texas Unit to keep as an artifact of their learning all year long. ------------------------------------
European Explorers of Texas Interactive Notebook Kit - Texas History
This European Explorers Interactive Notebook Kit is the perfect way for 4th grade Texas History students to create a lasting reference of their learning all about European Exploration of Texas. The notebook activities included in this resource aid students in creating materials to master the timeline of European Exploration along with the most influential explorers. My students love to cut, fold, and color their notes and I love the way they use their INBs to remember their learning about Europe
Historical Figures Biographies Activities and History Worksheets
Grab this easy-to-use 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade history worksheets pack to teach your class about Historical Figures. This product contains print-and-go lessons, activities, and worksheets to help you teach your class facts about the life of historical figures who have made tremendous sacrifices and contributions to society.SAVE 30% WHEN YOU BUY THIS PRODUCT IN IT'S BUNDLE!Your class will learn about:- Significant events in different historical figures lives.- Contributions that each figure made t
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2nd - 4th
The Lewis and Clark Expedition - Famous Tweets
Lewis and Clark - Famous Tweets ActivityThis short, but effective activity will ask students to reflect on the role that Thomas Jefferson, Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, & Sacagawea would play in the expedition to explore the uncharted west. This is a great way for student to think critically and summarize the expedition as a whole, and do so in a way that is relevant to their way of thinking. This is a reflective & comprehensive lesson that should be used at the end of a Lewis and C
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5th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Lewis and Clark Unit (Bundle)
Texas History Writing Prompts - Natural Texas and Its People Edition
Are you looking for a way to challenge your students to think BRIGHTER and to improve their writing?Check out these 10 TEK-based writing prompts on lined paper that cover a variety of topics in the Natural Texas and Its People unit. These higher order questions will challenge students to consider the geography of the land and how early humans and Native American cultures adapted to their climate and geography in order to survive.Take it as a grade, or use it for notes, but either way... Remember
Mathew Brady Historical Photo Assignment
This activity allow students to view some of the breath-taking images created by "the father of photo-journalism", Mathew Brady. Brady captures 4 powerful images from the Civil War. This would be a good activity to introduce how photos can serve as primary source in US History. The activity fosters student discussion and critical thinking.
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
Famous Quotes of Cesar Chavez and Brief Biography Worksheet Distance Learning
In this worksheet students get a very brief summary of Cesar Chavez and how he founded the UFW, or United Field Workers. This worksheet includes some of Cesar Chavez' most famous quotes and inspired words. This worksheet allows students to reflect on how his words can help inspire them, and people in the world today. This is a great worksheet for Cesar Chavez day, and would go well in English, Language Arts, Spanish, or History or Social Studies classes. Good worksheet for Distance Learning. Try
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5th - 8th
Constitution Day Activity - The First Amendment and Respect
This 11 question activity makes the student reflect on what the First Amendment means, and how respect plays a part in the interpretation of the amendment. The students use their own opinions and beliefs to fill the sheet out, then a class discussion will follow.
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6th - 8th
* U.S. HISTORY MATTERS- PERSONAL HISTORY REFLECTION *
This is a great back-to-school assignment that I've done for years in my US History classes! It allows me to get to know my students in a way I probably wouldn't in class, it serves as a "preview" of their writing skills, and helps students to realize that their own personal past is important and determines who they are today in the same way that our nation's past impacts the present and the future. Whether the event is good, bad, big or small it's important!
Assign on the first day as homewor
Grades:
8th - 11th
Civics: Unit 2 Blog/Argumentative Essay Topic - Direct or Rep Democracy?
Topic: Direct vs Representative DemocracyLA Cross-Curricular Argumentative Essay Topics, Rubric, Writing Guidelines, and Pre-Write Form. Models Florida FSA Writing Standards.Includes:>Essay Topics>Source Links (news articles) - use with laptops or print for handwritten essay>Rubric (includes blog standards - can be modified out)>Writing Guide and Pre-Write Form
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7th - 8th
Also included in:Â Civics: Founding Documents of American Government Bundle
The Battle of Gettysburg-Prezi link, Cloze Notes, and Reflection
This lesson includes a link to the Battle of Gettysburg Prezi, student and teacher copy of a Cloze note sheet to go with the Prezi, and a 5 question higher-ordered thinking reflection page to be completed after the presentation.
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7th - 12th
Born on the Fourth of July Movie Reflection Prompts
After viewing the film or reading the novel Born on the Fourth of July, I use these questions as a reflection for my students after we analyze it in terms of our discussion on the experience in the Vietnam War and the effect the US home front.
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9th - 12th
Tlingit Native American Raven Story of Creation Vs Genesis
The Tlingit "first people" of Southeast Alaska resided in the Juneau area. This assignment asks students to read the native's raven story of creation, then Genesis, and draw comparisons and contrast them.
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6th - 8th
3 Months of Reflective Journal Writes from History December Winter Prompts
Winter pack of 3 months of journals based on various historical topics for elementary and middle school classes!! Save $2.50 by buying this special 3-month winter pack for December, January, and February months!Start each class with a quick write journal entry and discussion based on a historical event that happened each day in history. This is a fantastic way to engage students in more material than just the standards or reading you scheduled for the day. Students get their minds warmed up to t
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5th - 8th
February Whole Month Historical Journals Topics Winter Quick Write Prompts
Begin each class with a quick write journal and discussion based on a historical event that happened each day in history. This evergreen document has 20 topics with multiple questions to last the entire school month of February. I love starting each class day with a quick write. Save 30% by getting the winter pack of December, January, and February journals combined: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/3-Months-of-Reflective-Journal-Writes-from-Historical-Prompts-December-Jan-Feb-355388
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5th - 8th
Break up letter to the King of England
Students will explain the primary causes of the American Revolution by writing a "break up letter" to the King of England.
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12th
Famous Quotes of Abraham Lincoln - Primary Source Evaluation, Analysis, Speeches
Four of the most famous speeches of President Abraham Lincoln are given, with questions for students to evaluate the mission, purpose, audience, intention, and goals of Abraham Lincoln during several important moments of his career. His words would precede his actions, and have major impact on the history of the United States of America. Speeches include two excerpts from two inauguration addresses, running for Senate, and the Emancipation Proclamation. These are wonderful primary sources and th
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8th - 11th
Japanese Internment Propaganda and Racist Sentiment During World War II America
This 3-step activity is exceptional for starting the conversation about anti-Japanese sentiment in America during World War II. The distrust, bias, and public displays of racist sentiment are discussed with a few quotations and examples of propaganda distributed in America. This is a double partner, switching activity, and a really good 15 minute warm-up or activity to enhance your World War II unit and get conversation going in the classroom. Prints 2 per page to save paper. Other Amazing Hauge
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8th - 11th
Presidential Poetry: John Adams (rhyming poem)
Students are asked to fill in the blanks with rhyming words while reading/learning about the presidency of John Adams.
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Not Grade Specific
Bell Work End of Year History May Journals 3-2-1 Assessments Spring Quick Writes
For the last month of the school year, keep your students accountable, keep them writing with quick write topics. There is a month of history topics, all based on the days that students meet. They are built for block schedules, on alternating days. There are 10 total journals and topics with spaces for students to learn 3 things, 2 interesting, and 1 question they will need to answer. Any grade level can compete this from 3rd grade on!The journals are historically accurate with elements of adven
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Not Grade Specific
American Freedoms - "Born Free" - Kid Rock song Writing Prompt
If you want to find a creative way to get your students to enjoy journal writing, this is your answer. Get your students to enjoy writing mini-essays by combining it with the joy of music. This ties nicely into the Social Studies and ELA curriculum.Within your classroom, this will help generate conversations on American freedoms.I have found these song journal writing prompts to be an amazing way to start ELA or Social Studies class for the last 30 years. I do at least one a week, and for sure
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in:Â Over 50 Song Inspired Writing Prompts for English Class
Writing Response Through the Decades
After studying the 1950's though the 1980's, students are asked to brainstorm characteristics about each decades that include; Family LIfe, Society, Dress, Music and Entertainment. Students are then asked to answer a prompt to show their analysis of the decades.
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6th - 10th
Children of the Dust Bowl Book Review
This is a Book Review that was written for the book, Children of the Dust Bowl. It is intended to be used by middle school teachers and students after reading the book. It provides an example of what a well written middle school book review should look and sound like.
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5th - 8th, Staff
35 Days of Presidential Speeches Quotes Discussion Prompts Remote Learning
The United States Presidents have some of the greatest speeches of all time. I love evaluating primary source materials. I created one quote per page, with the prompt to research and understand the context of the speech and the temperature of the country. Great for distance learning for Social Studies or History classes. You can use it for 1 day for all students, or 35 days for one-at-a-time, or for each student for 35 days!You could use this as a one-time assignment for your whole class, a par
Grades:
6th - 10th
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