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6th grade U.S. History lessons
Declaration of Independence Activity: The Big Break Up Letter & Texting Activity
The Declaration of Independence was really just a big "break-up" letter written by the colonists to the King of Great Britain. This historical document was written to convince the world of the King's abuses and to let everyone know that the colonies no longer wanted to be in a relationship with Great Britain. While studying the Declaration of Independence, students will use this assignment as a reinforcement to understand just what Jefferson wrote in this historical document. The lesson start
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
Civil Rights Movement Road Trip Map Project & Activity
This fantastic Civil Rights Movement lesson plan is inspired by the "Freedom Riders". Included are 7 one page readings on major events of the Civil Rights Movement (Brown Vs. The Board of Ed., The Little Rock 9, The Montgomery Bus Boycott, etc) that students read as they travel around the room. As your students stop and read about each event, they complete a graphic organizer and map each event. This is a great activity to get students moving around the room. It can also be completed in groups,
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5th - 9th
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Mayas, Incas, Aztecs
Were pre-Columbian peoples civilized? Students will research and analyze documents to determine the characteristics and elements of civilization from the Ancient Incas, Mayans, and Aztecs. They will complete a Venn diagram/compare and contrast application question in this engaging lesson and activity!Included in this resource:• Title page• Do Now/Motivation student-centered question• Ancient Maya reading passage• Ancient Inca reading passage• Ancient Aztec reading passage• Ancient Maya, Inca,
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5th - 8th
Also included in: Native Americans UNIT BUNDLE with BONUS Activities
Vietnam War Station Activity for the Cold War
This engaging lesson for the Vietnam War has students rotate through stations to learn about various aspects of America's War in Vietnam. The 7 different stations cover:The Cu Chi TunnelsVietcong Booby TrapsAgent OrangeHo Chi MinhSongs of the Vietnam WarThe Draft and ProtestsMilitary Deaths in the WarEach station engages different intelligences and learning styles. Students create a graph, listen to music, draw pictures, read, answer questions,and analyze pictures. My students are always engaged
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5th - 10th
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World War 1 Unit and Lesson Plan Bundle: Projects, Activities, Maps, & More
This fantastic World War I Unit Bundle includes an incredible set of over 25 teaching resources for a complete, interactive unit! Every day is planned out with lesson plans that have been tested over a number of years to fantastic success when teaching about WWI. Each of these individual activities is included:WW1 Google Drive NotebookWWI PowerPoint & Guided Notes, & Flipped Classroom VideoWWI in 3D PowerPointWW1 Battles Station Lesson or QR Code ProjectA set of Interactive Notebook Page
Grades:
6th - 11th
Also included in: American History Mega Unit Bundle Part 3: Gilded Age to Great Depression
American Revolution | Revolutionary War | U.S. History Causes of War
Teach the American Revolution with this extensive REVOLUTIONARY WAR BUNDLE, including three units combined into a chronological unit.★ Revolutionary War Causes- Road to Revolution★ Revolutionary War Battles and Events★ Revolutionary War PeoplePLUS an added POSTER PROJECT AND INFORMATIONAL TEXT BOOKLETS!!!Detailed lesson plans take you through 8 weeks of teaching the Revolutionary War. Having it bundled together, you save, save, save! There is no need for a textbook. It is all you need with the
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3rd - 6th
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U.S. Government Unit includes 3 Branches of Government
U.S. Government - This comprehensive GOVERNMENT UNIT includes all the information needed to teach government in your classroom. No textbook is needed! It includes informational text in chronological order along with activities, projects, and assessments. Check out the preview!It is now available in GOOGLE, POWERPOINT AND PDF.DISTANCE LEARNING:GOVERNMENT UNIT TEACHER PDF: Plans, study guides, printables, answer keys and links for GOOGLE.GOVERNMENT UNIT TEXT AND ACTIVITIES: Google Slides AND Powe
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3rd - 6th
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13 Colonies Map and Activities | Printable & Digital
Focus on climate, geography, and the economies of the early American colonies using this informational text, comprehension worksheet, map activity, and assessment! Students will gain a better understanding of how climate and geography played a role in shaping each colonial economy. A printable PDF version and digital version is included! **This resource is part of the no-prep 13 Colonies Unit Bundle. It includes FIVE printable and digital resources at a 30% discount price! A FREE 13 Colonies wo
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: 13 Colonies Unit | Colonial America | Colonization | Map & Activities
3 Branches of Government 3D Project Cube *History Craftivity*
Bring history to life by creating a 3D Project Cube for 3 Branches of Government. The students will be excited to get out of the text book, or plain old lecturing. Excite your students with this fun 3D Project Cube. When can you use it?Review Time: Use the cube as a review activity to reinforce key concepts before an assessment or as a quick refresher.Small Groups: Assign small groups of students to work collaboratively on the cube, encouraging teamwork and discussion.Exemplary Task: Showcase ex
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4th - 12th
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Cold War Unit Plan Bundle: Projects, Activities, Maps, and Lessons
This Cold War Unit Plan Bundle has everything you need to teach an engaging unit on the Cold War for World AND American History! There are over 70 resources, between the 2 curricula with lesson plans for every day tailored to both subjects! I have been using all of these in my World and US classes to fantastic success. Each high-quality activity engages students with lessons on the Cold War, Berlin Airlift, Korean War, Vietnam War, Fall of the Berlin Wall, and more!Each of these individual reso
Grades:
6th - 11th
Also included in: American History Mega Bundle Part 4: World War II to Modern America
French and Indian War Doodle Notes with PowerPoint (print and digital resource)
These French and Indian War doodle notes summarize the causes, major battles, and effects of the war.What's included with the printed Doodle Notes:*Teacher directions (2 pages)*French and Indian War doodle notes with blanks for students to fill in and color as you cover the information on the handout. (2 pages)*Fill-in-the-blank version for students who have difficulty with note taking. (2 pages)*Completed version of French and Indian War doodle notes for ELL students or students with learning d
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6th - 11th
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American History, U.S. History Curriculum, Social Studies, Print, Google Slides
American History - No-Prep U.S. History Curriculum - You will not need a textbook with any of my Social Studies Units! It includes all the text needed to learn and understand that part of history. This American History Bundle covers nine social studies units for U.S. History. You will find informational text, activities, reading comprehension questions, graphic organizers, charts, study guides, tests, projects and so much more for Native Americans, Explorers, Colonial Times, Revolutionary War, G
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3rd - 6th
Holocaust Webquest (National Holocaust Museum Website)
Holocaust Webquest:Great for classroom and distance learning.Students will gain basic knowledge about the Holocaust by completing an internet-based worksheet. The Holocaust Webquest uses an amazing website created by United States Holocaust Museum. The website allows students to explore the key events of the Holocaust. The website is:Click here to view the website.The webquest contains 46 questions and is a great way to introduce or have students learn more about the Holocaust. An answer sheet i
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Holocaust Webquest Bundle (Sampler Collection)
Civil Rights Movement Unit Plan Bundle: Activities, Projects, Worksheets, & More
This amazing Civil Rights Movement unit bundle includes over 40 resources to teach an engaging unit on the people, events, and history students need to know based on state and Common Core Standards!In addition to all the great resources below, you all receive lesson plans for every day of the unit! These include video and Google Drive links, ideas for differentiation, and more! All of the following individual resources are included. Check out each one for images, details, and reviews:A Civil Rig
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5th - 11th
Also included in: American History Mega Bundle Part 4: World War II to Modern America
Roaring 20's & Great Depression Unit Bundle: Activities, Projects, & Lessons
This fantastic Great Depression and Roaring 20s Unit Bundle includes over 50 teaching resources perfectly organized by day throughout 2 complete units! The download includes everything on the key people, events, and history students need to know based on state and Common Core Standards!Each resource throughout the 2 units is numbered so you know exactly how they fit together day by day. There's also a unit plan guide and lesson plans for every day of both units!Each of these activities is includ
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6th - 11th
CIVIL WAR & Reconstruction Unit Plans Bundle: Battles, Events, People Lessons
This Civil War and Reconstruction Unit bundle includes over 50 incredible resources to teach 2 complete units on both these essential eras in US History! Included in the download are interactive notebook pages, Google Drive digital resources, PowerPoints, a film guide, primary sources, activities, projects, worksheets, and more! All of the resources are organized so you don't have to worry about pacing or how to lesson plan! All of the following resources are included in this download:Marriage C
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6th - 11th
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American Revolution Unit Plan Bundle: Activities, Projects, Map, & Lessons
This Revolutionary War Unit Bundle contains nearly 30 amazing resources for a complete unit on the American Revolution! A Unit Plan file includes lesson plans for every day of the unit, plus video and online links.Included in the download are:Revolution Google Drive Notebook - an awesome set of online notebook activities.Revolutionary War Interactive Notebook - 7 interactive pages on the Revolution Era.Study Guide and Unit Packet - a thorough packet to cover your entire unitBattles Stations or Q
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5th - 11th
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Also included in: American History MEGA Bundle Part 1: Exploration to Constitution
US History Daily Warm Up Bundle: Maps, Timelines, Activities & Bell Ringers
This American History Warm Up Bundle gives you a complete school year's worth (over 120 slides!) of daily warm up or bell-ringer questions for US History! The slides start with Jamestown and the early colonies and continue through to 9/11, the Patriot Act, President Obama and even the 2016 election!Each slide contains 3-4 short questions to engage students, reflect on past learning, and segue into your new lesson. All slides contain engaging graphics for visual learners and utilize a variety of
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6th - 11th
September 11 - Patriot Day Reading Passage
Help students to understand the significance of September 11 with this informative close reading passage. The two page passage describes the events leading up to the September 11 attacks, describes the day of the events, the aftermath of the attacks on Americans, and the memorials of the heroes lost that day. A map of the Middle East and a map of the impacted areas on the east coast are also featured.Students will complete 10 multiple choice, text dependent questions after reading. Important rea
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5th - 8th
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13 Colonies Unit Plan Plan Bundle: Activities, Projects, Maps, & Lessons
This fantastic 13 Colonies Unit Plan Bundle includes all the resources and lesson plans you need for an engaging, student-driven unit on the early American Colonies in US History!There's over 30 amazing resources in the download, including:The Bacon's Rebellion Primary Source Analysis station activityA set of Google Drive Interactive Notebook PagesTraditional cut-and-paste Interactive Notebook PagesA New England Colonies PowerPoint & guided notesMayflower Compact Primary Source & Noteboo
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: American History MEGA Bundle Part 1: Exploration to Constitution
Declaration of Independence Activity - Declaration Detectives
Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to teach the Declaration of Independence to your middle school and high school students? This Declaration detective activity is perfect to help your class dig into what the The Declaration of Independence is really about. Through this resource, students will leave with a deeper understanding of the reasons why the colonists decided to break ties with England and become their own nation.What is Included:-Teacher Tips (2-pages) -Introductory Handout (colo
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: American Revolution - Revolutionary War Bundle of Activities
Cold War Timeline Activity
In this activity, the teacher scatters and hides 26 Cold War event placards around the room. Students use QR readers to find the dates of the events and record the information on a handout. They then place the events in the correct chronological order on a timeline. Last, classes or groups compete to see who can put the Cold War events in the correct order the fastest! Students will have tons of fun while learning about important events that occurred during the Cold War.No QR readers? No problem
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Cold War Lesson Bundle for U.S. and World History Units
September 11th Cooperative Learning Timelines Lesson
In this September 11th cooperative learning lesson plan on the 9/11 attacks, your class is divided into 7 groups who each work together to put together a timeline for one aspect of the September 11th tragedy. This makes for an amazing, thorough lesson on all the events of 9/11. The 7 groups are:American Airlines Flight 11United Airlines Flight 175American Airlines Flight 77United Airlines Flight 93President BushThe World Trade Center TowersThe PentagonAfter each group has analyzed their assigned
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5th - 12th
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The Atlantic Slave Trade and the Middle Passage Stations
Through this lesson, students learn about the Atlantic Slave trade and the Middle Passage by visiting 5 stations that discuss Triangular Trade and the experience of enslaved Africans along the middle passage. Students practice writing a historical context through their exit tickets. This activity is a great way for students to examine all aspects of the Atlantic Slave trade by examining primary sources, statistical data, and interactive maps. For the classroom version, you will need at least 2 c
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Colonial America | 13 Colonies | 17 Days of Lesson Plans and Assessment
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