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U.S. History Common Core RH.11-12.3 resources
APUSH / AP US History - Full Curriculum Bundle - Full Year - Google Drive
My APUSH / AP US History full year curriculum is a living bundle that includes Google Drive access with the download, and any other updates I may add in the future! This complete class curriculum is intended to best-prepare you and your students for passing the AP Test with the exact same model and approach I use. It weaves in content with specific AP skill building and has helped my students consistently achieve 90%+ passing rates. I hope it can help some of you--especially those new to teachin
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
World War I (World War 1) Timeline Activity for U.S. & World History
This resource begins with the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand and ends with the Treaties of Versailles and Sevres. In this World War I activity, the teacher scatters and hides 32 event cards around the room. Students use QR readers to find the dates of the events and record the information on a handout. Then, students place the events in the correct chronological order on a timeline.No QR readers? No problem! A non-QR version is also included!Note: The QR codes were designed for students to
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6th - 10th
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Causes of the Civil War Power Point Presentation
This 65 slide PowerPoint presentation on the events leading to or causes of the Civil War begins with Nat Turner's Rebellion and ends with the attack on Ft. Sumter and includes the following topics:- Nat Turner's Revolt- Nullification Crisis- Presidential Elections of 1848, 1852, 1856, 1860- Henry Clay & Compromise of 1850- Fugitive Slave Act- Uncle Tom's Cabin- Stephen Douglas & Kansas-Nebraska Act (including Bleeding Kansas & Lecompton Constitution)- Establishment of Republican Par
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8th - 12th
Also included in: Causes of the Civil War Unit Bundle of Lessons, Activities, Maps
American Revolution Timeline Activity
This timeline Hunt and Race begins with events leading to the American Revolution starting in 1763 and ends with the Treaty of Paris of 1783. In this American Revolution timeline activity, the teacher scatters and hides 40 event cards around the room. When the students find an event card, they scan the QR code using a QR code reader app to reveal the date - no Internet needed! Then, students place the events in the correct chronological order on a timeline. No QR readers? No problem! A non-QR ve
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8th - 12th
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Roaring 20s 1920s Walking Tour Centers Activity Gallery Walk
Visit the 1920s or Roaring 20s with this interactive Walking Tour or Gallery Walk Activity to teach your students about the decade with ease (and fun!).Take your students on a walking tour to discover the major events, developments and changes of the Roaring 1920s in America. Also great for ELA classes where students are reading The Great Gatsby or other relevant texts!Resource Includes121 slides on the 1920s to be set up as centers or stations, or use with students in response groups to invest
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5th - 12th
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Civil War Timeline Activity (With and Without QR Codes)
In this Civil War timeline activity, the teacher scatters and hides the 35 event cards around the room. The events begin in 1860 with the election of Abraham Lincoln and end with the 1865 surrender of the last Confederate general. Students use QR readers to find the dates of the events and record the information on a handout. Then, students place the events in the correct chronological order on a timeline. Students will be engaged while learning about important events that occurred during the C
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6th - 11th
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Also included in: Civil War Unit Bundle
STOCK MARKET Simulation Game | 1920s & Great Depression | Print & Digital
This is a fun and interactive STOCK MARKET Simulation game to play with your secondary U.S. History students when studying the causes of the Great Depression. The presentation begins with an engaging introduction to the stock market. Very detailed directions are then given to play the stock market simulation game. Students will begin by choosing stocks to purchase from a list of companies that existed in the 1920s. They will then complete the corresponding worksheet with the stock they purchased
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Great Depression | The Causes of the Great Depression DBQ | Print & Digital
For this common-core-aligned activity, students will analyze primary and secondary sources to determine the causes of the Great Depression in the United States. fIt's a great way to practice historical-thinking skills. Both Print & Digital (Google drive) versions included! Perfect for Distance Learning.Buyer Feedback"Great product! Wonderfully made. The students enjoyed this activity." JosephFirst, students will read and answer critical-thinking questions to obtain historical context about t
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9th - 12th
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US History Civics Thematic Inquiry Activity Kit for First Day Back to School
Handed out your syllabus and completed a few icebreakers. Now what?Building a larger theme and relevant inquiry is crucial in the first week of your U.S. History or Civics class. These 6 tried-and-true activities will start your year strong and set you up to make meaningful real-world and personal connections throughout the year! So many ways to use these activities, including: Complete a few in your US History class and a few others in your American Government or Civics class Try out a few to k
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Civics and Government Inquiry Full Course Curriculum for High School
US History Thematic Inquiry PBL Full Course Bundle Print & Digital
Transform your U.S. History classroom to be inquiry-driven and project-based and start cultivating authentic learning with this growing course, plus bonuses!This is the course I wish existed in my first year teaching U.S. History. Whether you are brand new and overwhelmed or looking to upgrade your impact from the same-old, same-old, this thematic PBL U.S. History course will fast-track you to cultivating a passion in your students to appreciate those who have come before them and become the his
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8th - 11th
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War of 1812 Timeline Activity (With and Without QR Codes)
In this War of 1812 timeline activity, the teacher scatters and hides the 28 event cards around the room. The events begin in 1803 with the Napoleonic Wars and end with the 1815 Treaty of Ghent. Students use QR readers to find the dates of the events and record the information on a handout. Then, students place the events in the correct chronological order on a timeline.No QR readers? No problem! A non-QR version is also included!Note: The QR codes were designed for students to use a QR code re
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6th - 11th
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Navajo Code Talkers Reading Guide and Coding Activity Worksheet
Uncover the extraordinary legacy of the Navajo Code talkers, heroes of World War II, with our immersive worksheet package. Students delve into a compelling reading guide detailing the Navajo Code talkers' bravery and the pivotal role their unique language played in securing victory. Reflection questions deepen understanding and provoke critical thinking. Engaging activities teach students about the Navajo language, challenging them to break a code and create their own secret messages. Plus, a wo
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5th - 12th
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9-11 September 11th Centers Response Group Activity Sept. 11 9/11 911
9-11 Centers or Response Group Activity sets up your classroom into 6 Centers or 6 Response Groups to allow students to collaboratively investigate the events of 9/11. This 44 page activity set provides resource cards on the major categories of the event for students to read, view, and discuss as they complete the student guide. Content Topics CoveredBasic FactsVictims of TerrorismPerpetrators - the TerroristsEffects of 9/11 Terrorism in AmericaTimeline of the Day's EventsHistory Leading up to
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Civil Rights & Social Protest MOVEMENTS Museum Exhibit Project -Print & Digital
Your secondary U.S. History students will be engaged with this fun and interactive museum exhibit project about the spread of the African American Civil Rights Movement to other minority groups. They will learn about six groups during the civil rights movement (the Women’s Liberation Movement, the Asian American Movement, the Native American Movement, the Gay Liberation Movement, the Disabled Rights Movement, and the Chicano Rights Movement). Both PRINTable and DIGITAL versions are included.Buye
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9th - 12th
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The Industrial Revolution Walking Tour | Gallery Walk | Activities
Take your students on a walking tour (Gallery Walk) of the Industrial Revolution to learn about the changes and developments that took place from 1750 to 1900. This easy to prep activity will save you time and stress as your students learn all about the period!From changes in the family structure to industrial developments to inventions and the rise of the Middle Class, an overall view of the time period is represented in this activity.Resource IncludesStudent notes pagesImage analysis activitie
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Landmark SUPREME COURT CASES Group Project |Civil Liberties & Rights| Digital
Your students will love this creative group activity that will help them understand the landmark Supreme Court cases related to Civil Liberties and Civil Rights in your American Government or Civics class. Both printable and digital versions are included.Buyer Feedback:"This is a fantastic project with everything necessary included."Groups are assigned one out of 9 important landmark court cases and will create a project demonstrating their comprehension of the case. Since most students learn v
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9th - 12th
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Between the Great World Wars Centers Activity with Mini Unit Project WWI - WWII
Need a concise unit to address the Interwar Period Between WWI and WWII? Want to cover the Roaring 20s, the Great Depression and the Rise of Totalitarian Leaders with one resource?This is a mini-unit (single activity) on the period between World War One and World War Two in which students visit 8 different stations (including 2 with online activities) to investigate the changes around the world. Students will record the information in a provided graphic organizer to use in completing a creative
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7th - 11th, Higher Education
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End of Year NYS US History Regents Essay Prep Civic Literacy Essay SEQ Outline
Prepare your students for the U.S History Regents writing sections with these scaffolded essay outlines for the Civic Literacy Essay and the SEQ. Writing skills, vocabulary, and reading skills are the essential focus of these essays. This resource comes with a scaffolded sequencing guide for teachers to ensure students are prepared for the Regents come June.
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11th
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Vietnam War Timeline Activity
This Vietnam War Timeline Hunt Activity begins with the French gaining control over Indochina in 1858 and goes through the restoration of diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Vietnam in 1995 for a total of 51 events.In this Vietnam War activity, the teacher scatters and hides the 51 event cards around the room. Students use QR readers to find the dates of the events and record the information on a handout. Then, students place the events in the correct chronological order on a timeline. Stu
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Vietnam War Bundle
KOREAN WAR Student Centered Reading Activity | Print & Digital | Cold War
This is an engaging, student-centered activity about U.S. involvement in the Korean War (1950-1953). Both Print & Digital (Google drive) versions are included! Students will first complete an anticipation guide & map activity (film clip included), then they will learn about the Korean War by completing reading and answering comprehension questions. They will then use their critical-thinking strategies to analyze different textbook perspectives. Finally, they will complete a debate activi
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9th - 12th
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Gilded Age Immigration & Urbanization Jacob Riis Lecture & Image Analysis
Teach about the Gilded Age in America with this interactive lecture on the Immigration and Urbanization of the time. Engage students with vivid images by Jacob Riis on the hardships of Americans during the Gilded Age. This is a full 90 minute lesson with interactive lecture notes, student handouts, and an image analysis activity. Students are introduced to the age of urbanization in the Gilded Age and the impact of that urbanization. Jacob Riis images are provided, allowing students to work i
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7th - 12th
Capitalism Communism Socialism Web Quest | Economic Systems Web Quest
Capitalism Communism Socialism Web Quest | Economic Systems Web QuestIn this engaging web quest on economic systems, students learn the tenets of capitalism, socialism, and communism to understand their key differences, the US economic system, the impact of Karl Marx, current countries who follow communism, and much more! Use this web quest to engage students on the differences between capitalism, socialism, and communism, as well as the origins of communism, laissez-faire capitalism, and the r
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7th - 11th
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WATERGATE SCANDAL | NIXON | Political Cartoon Analysis| Print & Digital
You will students will LOVE analyzing the events of Nixon's Watergate Scandal by reading placards and analyzing primary sources. A presentation is included to review the major stages of the scandal. Both Print & Digital (Google Docs) versions are included!"My students enjoyed this activity immensely. Great primary sources to analyze!" MeganThis purchase includes the following: • 25-slide PRESENTATION (editable)• sequence CHART student handout (print & digital)• readings and primary sour
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: MODERN AMERICA| BUNDLE | Print & Digital |JFK-Trump| Grades 8-12
Causes of the Great Depression worksheet - US History
Causes of the Great Depression worksheet AIM: What were the immediate and long-term causes of the Great Depression? Common core-compliant worksheet ready for immediate use! Includes a variety of activities designed to promote critical thinking, active engagement, and class discussion such as:Do now – critical thinking question about the 1920s that appropriately sets up the lesson.“The Great Depression Blame Game” – In partners or small groups, students will read secondary source material about
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Causes and Effects of the Great Depression Worksheet Bundle
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