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8th grade U.S. History homework
Crash Course U.S. History Episodes 1-47 (Bundle)
Crash Course Guides for Every Episode (1-47). Works great as homework, independent practice, and to reinforce key concepts taught in class. You save over 70% by purchasing this complete episode bundle instead of purchasing each item separately! Let's face it - John Green speaks too fast, and unless students have something in front of them, they won't be able to fully get the gist of the information being shared. This product includes complete video guides and complete teacher answer keys for epi
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7th - 11th
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World War I Map Activity & MAIN Causes (WW1)
World War I Map Activity and MAIN Causes of WWI takes students to Europe 1914 to discuss the M.A.I.N. causes of World War 1(Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism and Nationalism). Then students learn about the alliance system through a map activity. No other maps from the book are needed, just thee colored pencils or crayons. This can be used in class or as homework as it’s a completely stand alone assignment. This is also perfect for substitute teacher plans. A key is included.*** A modified Goog
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7th - 12th
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Road to the Revolution Illustrated Timeline Project
Students complete a planning sheet using notes/textbook resources with information on 12 events leading up the the American Revolution. They then create a 2-sided illustrated timeline to show all 12 events in order. This product includes: 1-Page instructions and grading rubric (original and updated versions!)1-Page Student Note-Taking Guide (original and updated versions!)1 Instructional PowerPoint showing students how to create their project and providing project examples. *This product does
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4th - 10th
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Hidden Figures Background Reading Comprehension Worksheet
Getting ready to watch Hidden Figures with your students? I have found this as an amazing movie to watch in between my Cold War and Civil Rights unit. This article has background information for the movie (1100-1200 Lexile). 31 questions- identify and multiple choice- assess students learning. The ZIP file has a student version too for posting on Google classroom or Canvas, or emailing to students or parents. Please do not post on public sites.Tutorial How to Make PDFs Editable for Google Cl
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6th - 8th
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Civil Rights Movement Primary Source Analysis Bundle
Teach the Civil Rights Movement with this easy to implement Primary Source Analysis Bundle that covers your content and your standards.Investigate the Civil Rights Movement with primary sources so your students learn core content while also practicing Social Studies skills. This bundled set includes 8-pages of handouts providing an assortment of quotes and images for students to analyze with guiding questions for a better understanding of the economic, political, and cultural changes of the Civi
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6th - 12th
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American Imperialism Packet with Primary Sources & Readings
This fantastic, 5 page American imperialism packet includes primary source cartoons, quotes, charts, and short readings. Each section explains a topic and includes a type of primary source then asks several questions of varying difficulty. Topics included in the packet are the purchase of Alaska, annexation of Hawaii, Spanish-American War, Platt Amendment, Boxer Rebellion, and more. After reviewing each source and text, students outline key information onto an included notes page. This makes for
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7th - 11th
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I Have A Dream Speech Analysis Worksheet Martin Luther King Jr. Civil Rights
This product provides a study of Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous "I Have a Dream" speech. An article with 9 open-ended questions provides background information. I have divided up the text of the speech with room for summary to the side. 14 total multiple choice and short answer questions further check for understanding. I typically show the video of the speech while going over this and we stop and discuss throughout. Includes: Background article with 9 questionsSpeech with room for summaryMu
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6th - 8th
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World War 2 Atomic Bombs Reading Comprehension Worksheet Manhattan Project WWII
This passage gives a brief overview of atomic bombs in World War II. 17 questions (matching and multiple choice) assess students' learning. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key.INCLUDES:*Article (1000-1100 Lexile) *17 questions- matching, multiple choice*Color and BW Versions*key included**Part of my WWII Reading Comprehension Bundle*If you don't already, Follow Me!
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: World War II (2) Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle Holocaust
Cuban Missile Crisis - Simulation
Students are placed in the shoes of President John F. Kennedy on October 16th of 1962. The students will be presented with information about the Cuban Missile Crisis. The advisors have presented you with 5 different options of potential actions to take against the Soviet Union and/or Cuba. Students must weigh the pros and cons of each action and decide what action appears to be the best. Students will then research options to see what option President Kennedy actually took. A series of refl
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6th - 12th
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Roaring Twenties Reading Worksheet Activity for the 20s in US History
This Roaring 20s reading activity and worksheet covers many of the dramatic changes and conflicts that arose during this decade in US History. The 1-page reading explains many of the major events of the 1920s in America, including: The Red ScareSacco & Vanzetti trialQuotas and the National Origins ActsThe KKK and terrorismProhibitionThe Scopes trial...and more. The reading is informative, but written at a level middle and high school students can understand. Following the reading is a set o
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7th - 11th
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War of 1812 Overview Informational Text Reading Comprehension Worksheet
Need a quick overview of the War of 1812? This passage provides a brief summary of the war. 25 questions (matching, true/false, and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as the key. INCLUDES:Overview of the War of 1812article with 25 comprehension questions- matching, true/false, and multiple choiceColor and BW VersionsKey includedThis is a PDF file, so it is NOT editable.You may also like:Civil War BundleSlavery BundleWorl
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5th - 8th
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Back to School History Activity: Get to Know You with Historical Thinking Skills
Back to School ice-breakers and first day or first week activities are an excellent way to set the tone for your history class: on-level history or APUSH, AP Euro or AP World. Get to know your students digitally or in person AND teach historical thinking skills in an accessible, engaging way! Students will reflect on and share change & continuity, comparison, causation & periodization... about their own lives. This no-prep, ready-to-post or print resource will engage your students in his
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: APUSH Semester 1 Bundle: 4 Complete Digital Units for AP US History
Gilded Age Political Machines Cartoon Analysis: Boss Tweed and Tammany Hall
Teaching corruption in the Gilded Age? This activity includes 7 political cartoons depicting Boss Tweed and Tammany Hall. Activity includes: 7 political cartoons to analyze Student handout with chart to analyze political cartoons Summarizing questions on student handout Check out the preview! In this activity, students are instructed to pick 2 political cartoons to analyze and use the chart to deconstruct the images. Lastly, the students answer summarizing questions to express their knowledge of
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8th - 12th
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Native American Experiences: Dawes Act, Reservations, Carlisle Indian School
Teaching the late 1880s and 1890s? Include the experiences of Native Americans which included land loss through the Dawes Act and reservation system, violent "Indian Wars," and forced assimilation in boarding schools with this set of notes, worksheet, and STATIONS! ZIP FILE INCLUDES: Notes on the impact of westward expansion on Native Americans in the late 1800s (PDF)Worksheet with reading & questions on the reservation system, forced assimilation, and quotes from Native American leaders abo
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8th - 12th
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Comparing Economic Systems Worksheet: Capitalism Vs. Communism
This simple worksheet on communism and capitalism provides the definition of each with a graphic and then has students explain the differences, benefits, and similarities of them. This is an excellent homework activity for students to complete on their own prior to teaching this Cold War Timeline Lesson.Great for younger, special education, or ELL students because it attempts to make complex issues simple to understand.Both an answer key and editable Google Doc version of the resource are now in
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4th - 8th
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Walt Disney Biography Reading Comprehension Worksheet Perseverance December
This passage describes the life of Walt Disney. 14 questions (identify and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. 12 events are provided for students to cut out and paste in sequential order of Disney's life. In another activity, students read three quotes by Disney and tell what they think they mean and how they apply to their lives. The final page asks students to identify Disney's reaction to obstacles in his life. This is great for discussing perseverance. Your students will enjo
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5th - 8th
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The Sinking of the Titanic Disaster Reading Comprehension Worksheet
This passage describes the sinking of the Titanic. 26 questions (matching, true/false, and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I've included color and BW versions and a key.INCLUDES:Article (1000-1100 Lexile)26 questions- matching, true/false, multiple choiceColor and BW VersionsKey included*I do my best to make sure I do not have typos, but occasionally they slip through. PLEASE message me and I will correct it quickly to ensure my product meets your expectations. Thanks!!*If you
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5th - 8th
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World War II ( 2 ) Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle
This product contains 19 articles related to World War II (listed below). Each of the individual listings has more information. Many of the products have articles, comprehension questions, and some document-based questions. Each product has a color and black and white version, as well as a key. This product does NOT have products on the Holocaust, but I have a bundle for it also. Please check out the PREVIEW to see exactly what you are getting. These are NOT editable files.INCLUDES:-Fail
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5th - 8th
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Slavery Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle Civil War
This reading comprehension bundle has 7 articles related to slavery: Slavery in Colonial America, The Underground Railroad, Emancipation Proclamation, Abolition of Slavery, Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, and the Slave Trade. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key. INCLUDES:-Slavery in Colonial America-The Underground Railroad-Emancipation Proclamation-Abolition of Slavery-Harriet Tubman-Frederick Douglass-Slave Trade You may also like:Civil War BundleWorld War
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5th - 8th
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Cold War Cuban Missile Crisis Reading Comprehension Informational Worksheet
This passage explains the Cuban Missile Crisis that occurred during the Cold War. 17 questions (identify and multiple choice) assess students' learning. INCLUDES:*Article (1200-1300 Lexile) *17 questions- identify, multiple choice*Key IncludedThe ZIP file has 3 versions of PDF files:1) Article and Questions in Color and Black and white and Key2) Color Student Version3) BW Student Version.These are NOT editable files.Part of my Cold War Bundle*If you don't already, Follow Me!
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Cold War Reading Comprehension Worksheets Bundle United States History
How to Make A Political Cartoon Activity: Worksheet Template US or World History
This How to Make a Political Cartoon Activity and Analysis worksheet bundle is engaging and simple. It includes an explanation page, a How to Draw a Political Cartoon video, and a printable handout worksheet with a political cartoon example. Students will analyze a historical event by drawing a picture of the event or policy and how it made people feel. It comes with an easy template for students to fill out that has students explain what they have drawn. This activity is fun and applies to uppe
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5th - 12th
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Cold War Digital Escape Room - US History, APUSH, World History & AP Euro
This content-driven Escape Room will take students through the Cold War from the Truman Doctrine through the Space Race. Google Form format "lock" is designed to challenge and engage students as they learn about the Cold War. Includes a student Note Sheet, Google Form Escape room (preferred format) & 26 slide Google Slide version. Through embedded videos, charts, maps & readings, students will learn key details about the Cold War! This is ready to post & can be completed fully digita
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8th - 12th
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Cold War Korean War Reading Comprehension Informational Text Worksheet
This passage gives a brief overview of the Korean War. 17 questions (North or South? and Multiple Choice) assess the students' understanding of the article. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as the key. INCLUDES:*Article- Brief Overview (1100-1200 Lexile) *17 Questions- North or South?, Multiple Choice*Key IncludedThe ZIP file has 3 versions of PDF files:1) Article and Questions in Color and Black and white and Key2) Color Student Version3) BW Student Version.These are
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Cold War Reading Comprehension Worksheets Bundle United States History
Home Front in WWII Primary Source Analysis Activity Handout US History WW2
Investigating the American Home front during WWII? Want to help students analyze primary sources to understand the different perspectives on life changes during America's involvement in WW2?This 2-page handout provides an assortment of quotes and images for students to analyze with guiding questions for a better understanding of the Home Front during WWII. Includes a wrap-up question in which students make comparisons to our modern cultural changes.Includes:2-page worksheetSkills Addressed:Prima
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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