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U.S. History rubrics $5-10
Abraham Lincoln Informative Writing Prompt with two Passages/Articles
With this resource, students must use information from two unique & engaging passages to write an evidence-based informative essay explaining three major things that Abraham Lincoln did during his lifetime. This writing prompt is perfect for Lincoln's birthday or for around President's Day. Many extras are included to help you along the way. If your students have to take a standardized writing test where the writing prompt includes passages/articles, then this product is a must-have!*Please
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3rd - 5th
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Paired Passages with Writing Prompts - Theme: American Revolution Camp Followers
Paired Passages/Paired Texts are showing up on reading and writing assessments all over the country! This resource contains everything you need to successfully guide students through the process of using paired passages to create an essay or other type of writing. I included multiple prompts and activities using the same two paired passages so that teachers and students will have a variety of writing choices. Contents of this resource: Teacher NotesTeaching Writing with Paired Texts – A Quick Re
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5th - 6th
Also included in:Â Paired Passages with Writing Prompts and Activities BUNDLE
Decades Project APUSH or US History End of Year Activity - High School History
One of my fondest memories of a class project was doing a decades project in my own APUSH class... a few decades ago! In this fun and creative end of the year project, students will research their chosen or assigned decade and create a performance that brings that decade alive. Students will research pop culture, fashion, slang, important celebrities, inventions, and more.All instructions, rubrics, worksheets, etc. are ready to go in this no-prep end of the year project. The instructions and rub
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8th - 12th
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Life through US History: End of the Year Project
Great way to wrap up the year. Students create a fictional person who lives from 1920-2017 and document their life through historical events! The student’s love creating a digital diary and historical timeline. The directions outline the 13 topics that are generally studied in a second semester US history class. Students select two specific events from those 13 topics, for a total of 26 historical events. I am always amazed at how creative students are when they weave their fictional person’s st
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6th - 12th
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Paired Passages with Writing Prompts and Activities - Theme: Valley Forge
Paired Passages/Paired Texts are showing up on reading and writing assessments all over the country! This resource contains everything you need to successfully guide students through the process of using paired passages to create an essay or other type of writing. I included multiple prompts and activities using the same two paired passages so that teachers and students will have a variety of writing choices. Contents of this resource: Teacher NotesTeaching Writing with Paired Texts – A Quick Re
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5th - 6th
Also included in:Â Paired Passages with Writing Prompts and Activities BUNDLE
EDITABLE Historical Research Paper Materials for US History (Distance Learning!)
A few years ago I realized that while DBQs are great, when students go to college or write at a professional level, what they really need to know how to do is write research papers. Once they have this skill, it’s transferable across disciplines and many professions. So as part of my US History Thematic Curriculum I decided to create a research paper packet that would allow my students to understand the process involved in writing a research paper. It begins with brainstorming a topic, walks the
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10th - 12th
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Native American Museum Project Based Learning Activities
Native American Museum Project Based Learning Activities: Project based learning is an important part of any classroom. In this unit, students will follow the rubric to research a specific tribe for the Native American Society of Elders. The Native American Society of Elders is creating a Native American Museum of History. They feel it is important to be correctly represented. Each group will research and represent a different tribe (Arctic (Inuit), Northwest (Kwakiutl), Plateau (Nez Perce), Sou
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3rd - 5th
English Colonies (Jamestown & Plymouth) Brochure Project, Assessment, Print & Go
This product is an excellent resource to assess and wrap up the end of your English Colonization unit (geared for upper elementary and middle school students).Students are expected to choose either the Jamestown Colony or Plymouth Colony and then illustrate/write about what life was like in that colony. Sections included are: The CoverRelationship with the Native AmericansShip FleetOur LeaderDifficulties & SetbacksFoodHousingMap of the colonyThis product includes-Blank Templates (of both Jam
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4th - 10th
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Paired Passages with Writing Prompts and Activities - Theme: Colonial Education
Paired Passages/Paired Texts are showing up on reading and writing assessments all over the country! This resource contains everything you need to successfully guide students through the process of using paired passages to create an essay or other type of writing. I included multiple prompts and activities using the same two paired passages so that teachers and students will have a variety of writing choices. Contents of this resource: Teacher NotesTeaching Writing with Paired Texts – A Quick Re
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5th - 6th
Also included in:Â Paired Passages with Writing Prompts and Activities BUNDLE
APUSH DBQ + Scoring Guidelines & Sample Essay
This file includes a full 7 document DBQ and an extensive explanation of how to earn each rubric point. Explanations include examples that would and would not earn the point for the AP United States History document based question. Also includes a sample of a top-scoring essay. Prompt: Analyze the effects of American westward expansion on the Native Americans from 1860 - 1900.A great resource for students to evaluate their own work and to provide examples to struggling students.3 pages of DBQ &a
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9th - 11th
The Colonial Times Newspaper Project (Early European Colonization), Print and Go
This product is an excellent resource to assess and wrap up the end of your English Colonization unit (geared for upper elementary and middle school students).Students are expected to write from the perspective of a colonist (Spanish, French or English) and create a newspaper that reflects the life and time of the people. Instructions and rubrics are included that will describe two different ways for students to publish their newspaper- The ole fashioned way with a pencil and crayons or a staine
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3rd - 8th
AP US History Per. 4 Lesson on The War of 1812 DBQ & Debate Activity
In this lesson, students will analyze various excerpts from prominent Americans during the War of 1812 that either petitioned to pursue a war against Great Britain and those that opposed such notions. To assist them in their analysis, a graphic organizer was designed. By the end of this lesson, students will understand the complexity behind the causes for America to go to war and the growing debate, especially from those in the Northeast who opposed the war. From their analysis, students will th
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â AP US History Period 4 (1800-1848) Bundle Set with Lesson Plans & Activities
Modern World History Final Project Bundle: Fashion, Sports, Technology
I've created these three different final projects for students in my Modern World History course to choose from. These projects are great for both the lovers and haters of history.
The first project asks students to trace fashion trends as they relate to the concepts taught in the course. In the second project, students examine major sporting events and their connections to larger world History. The third project has students look at the impact of technology on the world events taught througho
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9th - 12th
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APUSH Period 7 SAQs- Progressives, WWI, 20s, Great Depression, New Deal, WWII
This APUSH SAQ (Short Answer Question) BUNDLE is a great resource for guiding your students in AP U.S. History (APUSH) through 7 SAQ activities in Period 7 (1890-1945).The key topics for the SAQ activities focus on:"The Progressive Era""World War I, Women's Suffrage & the 19th Amendment""World War I and the League of Nations""The Roaring Twenties""Bank Failures and the Great Depression""FDR and the New Deal""World War II and U.S. Neutrality"Each SAQ includes the following:SAQ stimulus based
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9th - 12th
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APUSH Period 8 SAQs - Cold War, 1950s, JFK & 1960s, Vietnam War & Watergate
This APUSH SAQ (Short Answer Question) BUNDLE is a great resource for guiding your students in AP U.S. History (APUSH) through 6 SAQ activities in Period 8 (1945-1980).The key topics for the SAQ activities focus on:"The Second Red Scare: HUAC & McCarthyism""Growth of the Suburbs & Levittown""JFK & Bay of Pigs Invasion""JFK & Cuban Missile Crisis""The Vietnam War" "Nixon & the Watergate Scandal"Each SAQ includes the following:SAQ stimulus based promptsStudent response handouts
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8th - 12th
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Writing Rubric (U.S. History)
This rubric was developed for a competency-based approach to student assessment and evaluation. The general idea is that students move from one end of the continua to the other as the progress/improve their skills over the course of a project-based approach to teaching and learning. The rubric is intended as both a self-assessment tool for students and feedback tool for for teachers to use in both assigning a "grade" and providing meaningful feedback on areas for students to work on to improve t
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8th - 12th, Staff
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Canva Guide: Create a Stunning Magazine Cover About a Historical Figure
Product Description:Are you searching for an engaging and educational project for your middle school history class? "Create a Stunning Magazine Cover About a Historical Figure" package is the perfect solution! This resource provides everything you need to guide your students in creating a visually appealing and informative magazine cover featuring a historical figure.What’s Included:Step-by-Step Guide: Clear and easy-to-follow instructions written specifically for middle school students. This gu
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4th - 12th
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Historical Thanksgiving Documentary
Historical Thanksgiving DocumentaryUnit Duration: 10 Days (Adjustable based on student progress)Grade Level:6-12Unit Objective: The "Historical Thanksgiving Documentary" unit is designed to engage students in researching, creating, and presenting a documentary exploring the history and significance of Thanksgiving. Students will develop research, scriptwriting, filming, editing, and presentation skills while gaining a deeper understanding of the holiday's historical context.Key Concepts and Skil
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6th - 12th
APUSH BUNDLE - DBQ, LEQ, SAQ & Multiple Choice Test Corrections Activities
This APUSH BUNDLE is a great resource for helping your students in AP U.S. History with correcting their responses for the DBQ (Document Based Question), LEQ (Long Essay Question), SAQ (Short Answer Question), as well as with correcting College Board style Multiple Choice questions. This resource includes APUSH Corrections graphic organizer handouts and rubrics for the DBQ, LEQ, SAQ, and Multiple Choice.These are great skill building exercises to help your students with reviewing and increasing
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9th - 12th
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Causes of Cold War 8-Source DBQ with Rubric
This DBQ includes the guidelines I use in my History classes for analyzing both text and image sources. I use these throughout the class as warm ups, assessments and more, so students are building that skill. You are welcome to remove the analysis guides for your personal use in the classroom. This DBQ includes 4 text and 4 image sources that help students analyze the actions of both nations in the years directly following WWII, but before the Cold War ‘heats up.’ Using these sources, students a
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9th - 12th
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3 DBQ Essay Bundle! Three DBQs for American History, Honors History, or APUSH
This Three-DBQ essay bundle is perfect for middle school, high school, and Advanced Placement history classes. Students will practice to reading, analyzing, and interpreting content-specific charts, graphs, personal letters, and a variety of other primary and secondary sources.This DBQ essay bundle provides a suggested outline to help students construct essay responses which address the questions, subjects, and time periods effectively.This bundle covers three time periods: The early colonial e
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8th - 12th
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Black History Month Educational Bundle: Explore, Research, and Create (NO PREP)
Unlock a comprehensive and engaging Black History Month educational bundle designed for middle and high school students. This bundle is a holistic journey through history, integrating primary sources, in-depth research assignments, and transformative projects. From analyzing the Brown vs. Board of Education opinion to embodying unsung heroes in a Living Museum, this bundle provides a dynamic and multifaceted approach to Black history education.Primary Source Analysis: This primary source analysi
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6th - 12th
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3 AP U.S. History DBQs + 1 Free, Early 19th Century
DBQ Bundle - The Causation Series (Early 19th Century)4 DBQ Exam Themes:- Federal Policy and Economic Development, 1818-1845- Christianity and Abolitionism, 1830-1859- Reform Communities in Jacksonian America, 1820-1854- Religious Persecution & Western Expansion, 1830-1859 (Free, Bonus)What is included in the download? - 4 Unique DBQs- Exam Feedback Form- Source List- Historical Thinking SkillWhere did you get the primary sources?- Chronicling America Newspaper Database- Library of Congress-
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Western Expansion: Manifest Destiny Research Project
Manifest Destiny is often taught as the unstoppable force of American expansion, however, the story is much deeper and far more impactful than that. Through this research project, students will assess the idea of Manifest Destiny and the impact it had on the American continent and the people who inhabited it. They will be responsible for weighing the benefits and detriments of Manifest Destiny and creating a claim on the merits of the idea. Students will conduct research, write a research paper,
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8th - 12th
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