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U.S. History Common Core SL.11-12.1 resources
WHY STUDY HISTORY | Back to School Activity | First Day of School Discussion
Why do we study history anyway? This back to school activity is a must have for any history or social studies class! Start the first day of school (or the first lesson of any history class) with “WHY” because students always want to know why? Why am I learning about history? Why do we have to study this stuff anyway? When am I ever going to use this in life? Isn’t history about a "bunch of old dead people" and things that have already happened? **Major necessary upgrades have been made to ma
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Also included in: American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
Roles of the President | A Day in the Life of the Executive Branch | White House
What does the President of the United States do anyway? Throughout the day, the President wears many hats and is responsible for many different roles within the Executive Branch. This engaging mini-lesson is an excellent way for students to comprehend all roles played by the President. "Roles of the President" is an engaging resource for any unit that studies the President or the Executive Branch. The 7 roles studied include: Chief Executive, Chief Diplomat, Commander in Chief, Party Chief, Ec
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6th - 9th
Also included in: PRESIDENTS BUNDLE: Civics, Executive & Presidential Resources
Political Parties | Campaign Simulation Running for President
This presidential election simulation is an excellent way for students to comprehend all aspects of political parties and the campaigns needed to elect a presidential candidate - "Let's Get The Party Started!" The teacher will divide class into groups of 4 to 5 students per group. Each group will develop their own political party and choose a presidential candidate to represent their party. Using the included criteria, allow students a few class periods, or portions of class periods, to create
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5th - 12th
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America The Story of Us Worksheets, Questions, Viewing Guide | All 12 Episodes
America The Story of Us, by the History Channel, is one of the best video series to show for any American or US History class. Teachers love the quality content, and students enjoy the engaging visuals! Certainly considered a classic by now, this series has 12 episodes ranging from the early setters of Jamestown, all the way through September 11th and the new millennium. This bundle contains questions for all 12 episodes of the series. By purchasing the bundle you save a whopping 50%! That's o
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5th - 12th
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September 11 Inquiry Jigsaw Lesson: Living in Post 9/11 World
AboutI developed this lesson plan when I discovered that my students (not yet born when 9/11 happened) knew about the events of that horrible day, but had no understanding of the enormous impact those events have had on our everyday lives. They viewed it as a tragic event that was far removed from their own lives. Yet for many adults, we can point to September 11 as a clear before-and-after marker for our generation. Through this 3-day lesson, students collaborate with a small group to become an
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9th - 12th
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Salem Witch Trials Escape Room
Looking for an exciting way to introduce the Salem Witch Trials to your students? This challenging lock box activity is designed to accompany history lessons on the Salem Witch Trials or The Crucible play. I love introducing The Crucible with this escape because it stirs students' interest in the accusations and evidence for the Salem trials. Premise: students have recently discovered an ancestor of theirs was the first person in Salem hanged for witchcraft. They want to know about her, and as
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: Salem Witch Trials Escape - Digital & Print
Speech to the Virginia Convention by Patrick Henry: Reading Game, Appeals, Test
Are your students bored with some of the early American literature? Looking for something to spice up Patrick Henry's "Speech to the Virginia Convention"? Try out this unit, which will keep students engaged with the text while also allowing them to have some fun!What's included:► Detailed lesson plans► Common Core Standards alignment► Competition Game Cards - Instead of you lecturing on the speech, students will be sifting through the speech to find answers in order to gain puzzle pieces. The f
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: American Literature Full Year Curriculum Plus Writing & More BUNDLE
Of Plymouth Plantation Excerpts by William Bradford - Examine Primary Text
Looking for a new way to spice up the colonial primary text "Of Plymouth Plantation" by William Bradford? This lesson plan is the answer to revamping this piece into something engaging and fun for today's teens.What's included: ►Daily, step-by-step instructions► 3 page excerpt from "Of Plymouth Plantation" by William Bradford► Matching audio links for each excerpt to use with struggling readers.► Reading quiz in 2 versions with answer key and editable PowerPoint► Song/poem/parody option to summa
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8th - 12th
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Thomas Paine Common Sense: Primary Source Activity | American History
Thomas Paine's Common Sense was a little pamphlet with big ideas! This primary source activity gives students a chance to read through and analyze the major paragraphs, or arguments, within his pamphlet while answering various questions. I created this mini-unit for my own classroom to help students understand this important document that shaped the course of Independence. You will find that this resource is challenging yet capable for all. Students are analyzing text from the 1700's which ca
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6th - 12th
Also included in: American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
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
The Crucible Engaging Activities - 12 Pre-Reading & Post-Reading Tasks
Looking for some fun, unique, and engaging activities to supplement The Crucible? These activities are perfect for learning background information before reading the play and assessing students' understanding after studying the play.Pre-reading activities include:❶ A history video viewing guide that corresponds with Salem Witch Trials documentary from the History Channel with answer key.❷ a handout where students determine which information is true, false, or simply opinionated about the history
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9th - 12th
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Colonial American Literature Unit: John Smith and William Bradford
Need something to spice up older colonial American literature? This lesson packet is your answer to making "A Description of New England" by John Smith and "Of Plymouth Plantation" by William Bradford relevant, engaging, and fun for today's teens."A Description of New England" by John Smith lessons contain the following:► Step-by-step instructions for each day► Excerpts from "A Description of New England" by John Smith neatly printed onto 4 sheets - they can be double-sided and stapled. This al
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: American Literature Full Year Curriculum Plus Writing & More BUNDLE
Class Constitution: Creating a Classroom Constitution & Preamble
Have you ever created a constitution for your own classroom? Each year in civics class, as we learn about the United States Constitution, I have my students help create our very own class constitution. The students love being a part of creating rules and policy for our classroom. This student-led activity has always proven to be a success! Each student's voice is heard as they actively engaged in crafting of an official document for the class. The process begins as students are grouped to dr
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6th - 12th
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ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION | Analysis Activity | U.S. History | Digital & Print
Your students will be challenged with this fun and creative activity. Students will work with a partner to try to figure out the remedy for each weakness of the Articles of Confederation. To check for comprehension, students will complete a Venn diagram comparing The Articles of Confederation with the U.S. Constitution.Buyer Feedback:"very engaging for students on all levels"This purchase includes the following: A detailed lesson planEDITABLE Presentation with detailed student instructions (PPT
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8th - 11th
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COMPROMISES of the Constitutional Convention | Group Activity | Print & Digital
Your students will be engaged in this fun and interactive activity. Cooperative groups will work together to predict the compromises of the Constitution. Whiteboards can be used to display their predictions and points will be awarded to those groups who predicted correctly! Your students will love it! Both print and digital versions are included. Buyer Feedback:“So great! I love that the students can make predictions and will have a stake in learning about what actually happened. Very thoughtf
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8th - 11th
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Ben Franklin Unit: Autobiography Excerpts, Activities, Vocab, Aphorisms, Test
Looking for a way to teach Benjamin Franklin's Life and his Autobiography with excerpts instead of covering the entire work? This lesson features 2 key excerpts from Franklin's autobiography that will not only get students thinking about the past but will also challenge them to follow Franklin's footsteps for productivity. It also includes "The Whistle" by him and lots of activities to reinforce the material.► Step-by-step instructions for each day► Excerpts from The Autobigoraphy of Benjamin Fr
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8th - 12th
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Rhetorical Analysis: Ethos, Pathos, Logos, I Have a Dream Speech, MLK, CCSS
Teach your students to analyze ethos, pathos, logos, and various rhetorical devices by analyzing Martin Luther King Jr.'s (MLK's) famous speech, "I Have a Dream." Dr. King's famous "I Have a Dream" speech is an important part of any unit of study, whether you're using it to teach U.S. history, rhetoric, speech and debate, Civil Rights, or to celebrate MLK Day. This multi-day worksheet is designed to help students understand the background and context behind this famous speech, practice CCSS alig
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9th - 12th
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Of Plymouth Plantation - Mini Unit - Journal Excerpt from William Bradford, CCSS
This is a 3-day mini unit in which students analyze excerpts from the journal of William Bradford, Of Plymouth Plantation. Students will: Read the text (included), engage with the vocabulary, collaborate to answer text-dependent questions, and complete a writing assessment from a choice board. Note on Level of Rigor: High school is the target grade range for the standards in this unit. However, this unit may also be used for 8th grade classes if the teacher determines the students are proficient
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8th - 12th
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Lewis and Clark Great Journey West: Video Discussion Questions | Movie Guide
One of the best videos I have seen in any of my American History classes is National Geographic’s “Lewis and Clark: Great Journey West” narrated by Jeff Bridges. Originally filmed for the IMAX movie theaters, this epic tale is extremely informative while keeping students engaged throughout its entirety. I have seen this video over 40 times and still love it! Various links to watch the video are provided in this resource, and video runtime is around 42 minutes.This product contains a double side
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Also included in: American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
America The Story of Us: Video Viewing Guide & Question | Episode 2 • Revolution
America Story of Us, by the History Channel, is one of the best video series to show for any American or US History class. Teachers love the quality content, and students enjoy the engaging visuals! Certainly considered a classic by now, this series has 12 episodes ranging from the early setters of Jamestown, all the way through September 11th and the new millennium. This viewing guide for episode 2 entitled "Revolution" covers the following information:The colonies declare independenceThe Conti
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
Create Your Own Constitution - Project - 2 Day Lesson Plan, CCSS
This is a set of materials in which students come up with their own constitutions for creating their own government! The imaginary scenario is that society has gone through a major upheaval and has decided to entrust these groups of students to represent them in forming a constitution. The criteria covers key concepts that align with the principles of the U.S. Constitution. The end result is a project in which groups of students draft and read their own “ratified” constitutions for the class. St
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: U.S. Constitution UNIT PLAN BUNDLE - 4 Weeks - Includes Pacing Guide
US History Semester Two Ultimate Thematic Course Bundle - Print & Digital
Ready to revolutionize the way you teach US History!? Wanting to go deeper than rote memorization? Desiring to spend more time developing an understanding of US History for your students rather than cramming in every detail?Ever since I first learned about teaching history by theme rather than straight chronology, I was hooked. When students are free to explore one theme or topic of US History across decades they can make connections and understand history on a much deeper level. They can track
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10th - 12th
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CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION: Student Notes & More About Creating The Constitution
The Constitutional Convention of 1787 was an important event that changed United States History. 55 Delegates gathered in Philadelphia to change the Articles of Confederation, but soon realized a new Constitution was much needed! This entire 4 month meeting, from May to September of 1787, is so important for students to understand when studying the Constitution and the foundations of the newly formed United States of America. Many teachers find this meeting intimidating to explain, but it doe
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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US History Semester 1 Ultimate Thematic Course Bundle- Print & Distance Learning
"I thought U.S. History was going to be boring," a student told me at the end of semester one, "but the way it's arranged thematically is really interesting." A few days later that student's mother emailed me to let me know her daughter was now so interested in US History and Government that she regularly starts discussions at home with her parents about it. Talk about a teacher's dream. Ever since I first learned about teaching history by theme rather than straight chronology, I was hooked. Whe
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10th - 12th
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