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7th grade U.S. History cultural activities
Oregon Trail Virtual Field Trip | 13 Stops Along Route | Google Earth
Take your students on a virtual field trip and make 13 stops along the Oregon Trail. Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree views, video, informational text, and visuals, your students will view geographic locations and reconstructed sites along the trail as they learn about the history and significance of the Oregon Trail from multiple perspectives.This virtual field trip covers::: Native lands recognition :: What was the Oregon Trail?:: Why move west?:: Routes traveled:: Disruption of
Grades:
5th - 7th
Also included in: Westward Movement Virtual Field Trip Bundle (Google Earth Exploration)
Assimilation of Native Americans: Indian Boarding Schools (STATIONS)
Through these primary source analysis stations, your students will gain an understanding of the assimilation of Native Americans in the United States following the Civil War, due to the use of Indian boarding schools. Through readings, photographs, and interviews, your students will analyze primary sources to learn the laws and history surrounding the schools in the United States, as well understand the negative impact these government instituted school experiences have had on Native American ch
Grades:
5th - 8th
Towers Falling by Jewell Parker Rhodes The Story of 9/11 Novel Guide
Towers Falling by Jewell Parker Rhodes Novel Guide. Ideal realistic fiction resource that masterfully tells the story of September 11th, the fallen towers and their legacy, which lives on in all of us. History is alive.This pack includes:Chapter-by-chapter reading comprehension questions and answers. Character(s) analysis New VocabularyCause & Effect ChartKLW ChartThemes ActivityEssay TopicExtension ResourcesThis resource is great for: Teaching about American HistoryTeaching about September
Grades:
4th - 7th
Jamestown Virtual Field Trip (Google Earth Exploration)
Take your students on a virtual field trip to learn about Jamestown. Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree views, video, informational text, and visuals, your students will visit reconstructed sites as they learn about the history and significance of this colony from multiple perspectives.This virtual field trip covers::: Indigenous peoples:: Native lands recognition:: Jamestown geographic location:: Wahunsenachawh (Chief Powhatan):: Tsenacommacah reconstructed village:: Virginia Compa
Grades:
5th - 7th
1950s Culture vs 1960s Counterculture: 15 Image Gallery Walk & Research Project!
In this engaging 1950s and 1960s (culture and counterculture) gallery walk project, students learn the characteristics of 1950s culture and the 1960s counterculture, complete a classroom organizer, and conduct research further about leaders of the 1960s counterculture movement (Jack Kerouac, Jane Fonda, Bob Dylan, Betty Friedan, and Timothy Leary). Students navigate 7 different image sets, each with a different focus, to learn about how the 1950s and 1960s viewed authority, patriotism, music, wo
Grades:
6th - 10th
Plymouth Colony Virtual Field Trip (Google Earth Exploration)
Take your students on a virtual field trip to Plymouth this Thanksgiving. Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree views, video, informational text, and visuals, your students will visit historical and reconstructed sites as they learn about the history and significance of this location from multiple perspectives.This virtual field trip covers::: Indigenous peoples:: Native lands recognition:: Plymouth geographic location:: Wampanoag (reconstructed wigwam):: Separating Puritans:: Mayflowe
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5th - 7th
Cultural Diffusion Activity
This is a FUN, engaging in-class activity that helps students understand, relate to, and apply their knowledge of cultural diffusion.Students work together to analyze the McDonald's menu of their given country (India, Singapore, Israel, Japan, and Mexico) In addition to the menu of a given country, they are given informational text on the background of their country's religion and culture. They have to note differences, similarities, and make predictions as to WHY these differences occur and how
Grades:
5th - 9th
Ultimate Cultural Heritage Month Bundle | Google Slides | Person Per Day
Hello and welcome to Celebrating Cultural Heritage Month Bundle! This resource comes with Hispanic Heritage Month, Black History Month, Women's History Month, and AAPI Month to celebrate for many months of cultural celebrations! This resource is designed to be used in person OR digitally.1. You can use this resource during morning class meeting to fit in relevant and diverse content. I share screen during our class meetings, and we discuss the slides/view the videos together2. This is a comple
Grades:
PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Underground Railroad Freedom Network Virtual Field Trip (15 Locations)
Learn about 15 verifiable locations of the Underground Railroad with this virtual field trip. Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree views, video, informational text, and visuals, your students will visit sites from the National Parks Service Network to Freedom as they learn about the Underground Railroad. This virtual field trip has been carefully crafted to address misconceptions and ensure that history is not gamified or trivialized. Click the preview to view more.This virtual field
Grades:
5th - 7th
Revolutionary War: Virtual Field Trip Bundle (Google Earth Exploration)
This virtual field trip bundle is a great way to infuse technology, spark curiosity, and look at various aspects of the Revolutionary War from multiple perspectives. These virtual field trips combine Google Earth™ 360-degree views, informational text, video, visuals, and response questions to present information in a meaningful and interactive way.This Bundle Includes:1. Boston Tea Party VFT2. Lexington & Concord VFT3. Valley Forge VFT4. Fort Ticonderoga VFT5. Battles of Saratoga VFTVirtual
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5th - 7th
American Civil War Virtual Field Trips Bundle (Google Earth)
If you are studying the American Civil War, this interactive virtual field trip BUNDLE will help your students better understand the battles in the Western and Eastern Theaters. Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree views, video, informational text, and visuals, your students will visit historical sites and learn about the American Civil War from various perspectives.SEE PREVIEWS FOR MORE DETAILSHow it Works:These virtual field trips can be conducted teacher-led or shared with students
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5th - 7th
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Revolutionary War: Valley Forge Virtual Field Trip (Google Earth Exploration)
If you are studying the American Revolution, this interactive virtual field trip will help your students better understand Valley Forge. Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree views, video, informational text, and visuals, your students will visit historical sites as they learn about the history and significance of this location from multiple perspectives.This virtual field trip covers::: geographic location of Valley Forge:: significance of Valley Forge:: Muhlenberg Brigade:: construct
Grades:
5th - 7th
Also included in: Revolutionary War: Virtual Field Trip Bundle (Google Earth Exploration)
Hip-Hop & Rap Music Escape Room - Great for Black History Month or Any Time!
This Escape Room is an all-in-one lesson to teach your students about Hip-Hap & Rap Music & Musicians in a fun and engaging way. Simply share the google form link with students and they are ready to go! Students will search for answers on the internet as they learn about the topics below. 5 puzzles cover the topics of:1. Origins of Hip-hop & Rap2. Toasts3. Run-D.M.C.4. MC Lyte5. King of Hip-hop2 challenges (more involved with multiple questions and a ‘code’) cover the topics of:1. Gr
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5th - 8th
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Black History Month Digital Resource - Ready for Google Classroom™
Are you looking for an activity for your students to learn more about prominent African Americans? This is perfect for students to learn about Black History and African American heroes.This Google Slides™ digital activity includes the following:Brief Description of Black HistoryTable of Contents16 African American Hero Slides - each with a brief description, one link to an article, and another link to a kid-friendly video3 Reflection QuestionsActivity Choice BoardPrintable Note-Taking PDFYou can
Grades:
3rd - 7th
Also included in: Black History Month Research Digital Activity + Biography Writing Unit
Lexington and Concord Virtual Field Trip (Google Earth Exploration)
If you are studying the American Revolution, this interactive virtual field trip will help your students better understand the Battles of Lexington and Concord. Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree views, informational text, and visuals, your students will learn about and visit historical sites pertinent to the start of the Revolutionary War.This virtual field trip covers::: geographic location of Massachusetts:: significance of the Lexington and Concord:: Lexington Green:: Buckman Ta
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Revolutionary War: Virtual Field Trip Bundle (Google Earth Exploration)
Under the Same Moon Viewing Guide & Questions - La Misma Luna - Immigration
INCLUDED:
1. Three pages of questions in chronological order of the movie - 30 questions in all - designed to keep students engaged throughout the movie.
2. Two half-page reflection and discussion questions for after the movie.
3. Answer key for all 30 questions.
MOVIE SYNOPSIS:
"Under the Same Moon" is a powerful movie about Hispanic immigration in the U.S. told from the perspective of a young Mexican boy names Carlitos. Carlitos searches for his mother, who left him in Mexico to work in L
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Grades:
7th - 12th
History of Thanksgiving: Presentation and Trivia Game (Google Slides)
Immerse your students in the enchanting history of Thanksgiving with this engaging Google Slides presentation and trivia game, tailored to evoke curiosity and joy. This enthralling lesson unveils the origins of Thanksgiving, tracing its humble beginnings from the Pilgrims' arrival in Plymouth to the modern-day festivities we cherish.Students will gain a vivid understanding of the local indigenous tribes and their interactions with English settlers in Jamestown, Plymouth, and the Massachusetts Ba
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6th - 10th
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Esperanza Rising, by Pam Munoz Ryan: A PDF & Easel Digital Novel Study
This is a ready-to-use, custom-made, PDF and Digital novel study designed to guide students in grades 4-7 as they read Esperanza Rising. It is a PDF product and it also includes an EASEL Activity. This should ease some of the uncertainty of distance learning. Included in this Esperanza Rising packet is a bookmark for students to keep track of vocabulary words while reading the book and using the student booklet (or worksheets if you prefer). In addition, there are 22-pages for the student
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Anti-Racism & Police Brutality in the Black Lives Matter Movement ( BLM )
This past week (June 7, 2020), I Googled and Googled for guidance on a type of assignment that could expand my students' horizons and aid our virtual discussions about racism and police brutality. I kept getting articles that had general suggestions on how to discuss these difficult topics with students. I read all of them, but I needed something more.So I made this. This is a Google Doc that can be edited and shared with students. There are seven essential questions. Under each essential questi
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7th - 12th
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The Gilded Age: Virtual Field Trip (Google Earth exploration)
Take your students on a virtual field trip to learn about the Gilded Age. Using a combination of informational text, Google Earth exploration, videos, and visuals, your students will learn about this era from multiple perspectives. This activity is versatile. It's great for early finishers, sub plans, an extension activity, partners, or conducted as a whole-group learning activity. This virtual field trip covers::: What was the Gilded Age?:: Changes in society (industrialism):: Immigration:: The
Grades:
6th - 8th
Black History Month Biographies List of 100 African Americans Research Project
This resource contains a ready-to-use printable list of 100 notable Black Americans who made contributions to American History. You get 1 list categorized by men/women, and another list categorized by profession. The same 100 names are on both lists. Use the organized and categorized lists to assign research projects, “wax museum” personalities, or Black History Month projects for the class. Create and share research to promote stories of American accomplishment, hope and inspiration through di
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K - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff, Not Grade Specific
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White House Virtual Field Trip (Google Earth Exploration)
Take your students on a virtual tour to the White House. Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree views, informational text, video, and visuals, your students will learn about the history and significance of the White House from multiple perspectives.This virtual field trip covers::: geographic location of the White House:: the significance of the White House:: White House Grounds:: White House construction :: Protests at the White House (Silent Sentinels):: North Lawn:: South Lawn:: Cere
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: U.S. Government Virtual Field Trip Bundle (Google Earth Exploration)
History of Thanksgiving Activity
Thanksgiving | History of Thanksgiving | Thanksgiving History | Thanksgiving Activity
Teach your students the real history behind our American holiday!
Thanksgiving is the only major holiday celebrated in America that has a truly American story behind it. Students typically learn about the “first Thanksgiving” very early on in school. After the early primary grades, however, little is discussed about Thanksgiving. Students in middle school have a better appreciation and understanding of the hi
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Grades:
4th - 9th
Women's Suffrage Bundle: Activities, Reading Passages, Analysis, Lecture
Discover the road to the 19th Amendment with this Women's Suffrage Bundle! This resource set includes a PowerPoint with primary sources, guided notes to keep students accountable, reading passages, primary source analysis, activities, and more! CLICK THE PREVIEW BUTTON TO VIEW MORE!What's Included::: 50+ PowerPoint Slides with Primary Sources:: Corresponding Guided Notes:: Reading Passages:: Analysis Activities:: African American Suffragists Biography Stations:: Primary Source Scavenger Hunt Act
Grades:
5th - 7th
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