U.S. History thematic unit plan videos

Economics , Environment, U.S. History

The California Gold Rush, Environmental Harm and Health Consequences of MiningEssential Questions - How do new ideas change the way people live? How did the gold rush and Mormons affect the West? How did the discovery of gold help California? To what extent did mining for gold and other precious metals and minerals contaminate the environment (water, soil, air and food supply) causing illness, disease, irreparable harm and premature death?Lesson Components Include:- Lesson Plan (8 pages)- Califo

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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

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Government, Presidents' Day, U.S. History

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Meet the Presidents: George Washington Bundle

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Music Man of Steel

If you are looking for a new, fresh, and fun way to introduce the United States Presidents to your students, look no further! Meet the Presidents offers your students a humorous, factual, and fun way to get to know our U.S. Presidents. After watching this goofy and informative video, your students won't forget the President they just learned about! This bundle includes a Meet the Presidents episode featuring our first U.S. President, George Washington. Accompanying this video in the bundle is

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K - 5th

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Worksheets, Thematic Unit Plans, Handouts

"The Decades Project" Documentary Video US History

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Obergefell's Social Studies Store

In this innovative project, students will work in groups to create a mini-documentary based on recent decades. Students will research a decade and create a video documentary of that decade. The groups are required to interview 2 people from the decade and use their interviews in the video (instructors can choose to not do this if you do not have the time or resources). Students will manage specific tasks as the role of a filmmaker through the selection of appropriate photographs and images, ed

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Other (Social Studies - History), Social Studies - History, U.S. History

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9th - 12th

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Projects, Thematic Unit Plans

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September 11th Patriot Day Video + Activities Kit

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Other (Social Studies - History), Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Full video previews are available for the first 24 hours after a resource kit is uploaded. Follow my store to know when a new resource is available! Teach your students about what happened on September 11th, 2001 and Patriot Day with this Video + Activities Kit. Included- -A short video (3 minutes) on the 9/11 attacks and Patriot Day -A written transcript of the video text -4 worksheets (see the supporting document preview) Since this is a difficult subject, 3 worksheets check for understa

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Also included in: Holidays and Observances Video & Activities BUNDLE!

Civil Rights Lessons from U.S. Congressman John Lewis who marched with MLK

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Social Studies - History, U.S. History, World History

- GOOD TROUBLE FOR SOCIETAL TRANSFORMATION -Civil Rights Lessons on Leadership from Congressman John Lewis who marched with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.- Lesson Plan - Learning Intention- Student Success Criteria- California Standards - Relevance- 4 Videos- 25 Question Quiz- Answer Key4 videos, nearly 26 minutes of riveting video from the life of Congressman John Lewis how he marched alongside Dr. Martin Luther King and followed the principles of nonviolence and civil disobedience to get into good

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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

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Toward American Civil War 1840-1861

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Social Studies - History, U.S. History, World History

Toward American Civil War 1840-1861Why does conflict develop? What events led to the Civil War? What compromises were made involving the issues of slavery? What new states were admitted to the Union? What were the failures of slavery, secession and the Civil War? How have states’ rights and voting rights impacted race relations, political parties, boundaries of states, and led to constitutional changes to affect our lives today?Lesson Components Include:- Lesson Plan with Essential Questions and

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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

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This is Your Life: Benjamin Franklin

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This is Your Life: Benjamin Franklin This is the seventh of the Founding Fathers Series. All items in this series will contain general facts, quotes, the Fun Five, links to videos, virtual tours (where possible), and more! The Benjamin Franklin edition contains: Silence Dogood Letters Fun Five Fact page General statistics: Career, life, politics The First Political Cartoon Artwork Quotes Founded Institutions Poor Richard's Almanac Inventions and Discoveries Additional titles in this series: G

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4th - 9th

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This is Your Life: Thomas Jefferson

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This is Your Life: Thomas Jefferson This is the third of the Founding Fathers Series. All items in this series will contain general facts, quotes, the Fun Five, links to videos, virtual tours (where possible), and more! The Thomas Jefferson edition contains: Working draft of the Declaration of Independence Fun Five Fact page General statistics: Career, life, politics Links to Monticello tours Electoral Map of 1800 election tie Links to information on the 1796 and 1800's election Links to the Je

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1st - 8th

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Andrew Jackson vs The United States Bank

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Economics , Social Studies - History, U.S. History

The better you understand money and how it works, the more of it you are likely to have throughout your life.Why do we need banks? Are banks useful or destructive to a national economy? Who controls federal banks? If federal banks are privately controlled, do politicians really lead the government and nation, or are the private companies truly in control?Learning Intention:Students will learn about leadership, banking, financial decisions, power, monetary policy, economics, debt, negotiations, d

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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

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This is Your Life: Alexander Hamilton

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This is Your Life: Alexander Hamilton This is the fourth of the Founding Fathers Series. All items in this series will contain general facts, quotes, the Fun Five, links to videos, virtual tours (where possible), and more! The Alexander Hamilton edition contains: Information on the first political parties Hamilton/Burr duel links Fun Five Fact page General statistics: Career, life, politics Links to Treasury Department virtual tours Oath of office as George Washington's Aide-de-Camp Quotes fro

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1st - 8th

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History in Music

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Social Studies - History, U.S. History, World History

Listen to three prophetic contemporary popular songs addressing historical events, political issues and after each song, answer 7 questions provided thereafter. Themes to be addressed include:- war and peace- power and people- arrogance and corruption- personality and principlesDo not overly analyze the songs. Go with your initial reaction, instinct and feelings based on what you are hearing. There is no right or wrong answer, as these are opinion questions. Once everyone is done, the teacher sh

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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

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President's Day American History First Presidents Video + Activities Kit!

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Elections - Voting, Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Teach your students about the first presidents of the United States with this one of a kind Video + Activities Kit. Who were they? What were their major accomplishments? Give your students the answers to these questions and more! ⏳ Full video previews are available for the first 24 hours after a resource kit is uploaded. Follow my store to know when a new resource is available!Included-✅ A short video (6 minutes) about the first 11 presidents of the United States✅ A Powerpoint presentation of th

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Also included in: Presidents and Government Video & Activities Bundle

This is Your Life: John Jay

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This is Your Life: John Jay This is the second of the Founding Fathers Series. All items in this series will contain general facts, quotes, the Fun Five, links to videos, virtual tours (where possible), and more! The John Jay edition contains: Signature page of the Treaty of Paris Fun Five Fact page General statistics: Career, life, politics Interactive Tour of the John Jay Homestead Links to the Jay Treaty Quotes from John Jay Artwork, stamp images, and historic buildings Additional titles i

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1st - 8th

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Women's Suffrage American History Video + Activities Kit!

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Elections - Voting, Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Being a teacher in the 21st-century means incorporating technology into your classroom and lessons. But finding that video online or that website that supplements what you want to teach can be time-consuming. Finding or creating the specific activities to go along with the topic you want to teach is a task all of its own. Geek chic educational videos provide you with a complete solution! Geek Chic video and activity kits include short introductory videos tailored precisely to a particular topic

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Informational Text, Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Also included in: Women's Rights - Video & Activities Bundle!

Radio Influence on American Life and Culture

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Taylor Taughts

The slides in this presentation contain embedded links to video clips, questions, research writing tasks, images, and extension activities for students to easily follow along like digital notes or can be used as a teacher presentation. The Essential Question for students is: How did radio influence American life in the years before the birth of Rock and Roll? By the end of the unit, students will understand the changing nature and influence of radio on American life in successive eras, from the

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6th - 8th

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CCSS:

W.8.2

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Also included in: English 8 - Entire Year: Activities, Projects, Rubrics, Exams, Homework

This is Your Life: James Madison

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This is Your Life: James Madison This is the fifth of the Founding Fathers Series. All items in this series will contain general facts, quotes, the Fun Five, links to videos, virtual tours (where possible), and more! The James Madison edition contains: Information on the War of 1812 Battle of New Orleans link Fun Five Fact page General statistics: Career, life, politics Symbolism of the James Madison statue in the Library of Congress Draft page of debate notes for the Continental Congress Quot

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1st - 8th

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America Adrift - Struggling Young Men

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Economics , Government, U.S. History

America Adrift - Struggling Young MenA powerful thought-provoking 10 minute video, followed by 12 insightful probing questions worthy of reflection for world leaders, Americans, business owners and entrepreneurs from Paul F. Davis (author of Leadership, Success Principles, Wealthy Mind, United States of Arrogance, Get Your Balls Back, Racism, Haters and Murder).Paul F. Davis is an International Educator (licensed in California and Florida), a UCLA certified University and Career Counselor, Autho

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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

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Social Studies - History, U.S. History, World History

Teach your students about Sacagawea with this one of a kind, no prep, Video + Activities MINI Kit. ⏳ Full video previews are available for the first 24 hours after a resource kit is uploaded. Follow my store to know when a new resource is available!Included-✅ A one minute video clip introducing Sacagawea✅ A short written transcript of the video text✅ 3 fun worksheets (see the supporting document preview)If you like this resource, check out these resources as well: ⭐ Black History Month - QR COD

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