Mrs Parrs History Class Teaching Resources

Student Interest and Learning Style Survey for Social Studies

By Mrs Parrs History Class

The Student Interest and Learning Style Survey for Social Studies is a great "get to know you" tool for the first day of school! This survey has students evaluate how they study, the type of learning environment most conducive for their learning,

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, World History

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Activities, Professional Documents, Classroom Forms

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Stamp Act Simulation

By Mrs Parrs History Class

In an effort to make the Stamp Act relevant, I developed a simulation that has students calculate what their daily Stamp Act tax would be in modern terms. They also have two analysis questions to answer and reflect on. Great for a warm up activity

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts, Simulations

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Surviving the Great Depression Activity: Comparing Prices Then and Now

By Mrs Parrs History Class

This activity has students research the prices of products so that they can compare the prices during the Great Depression and to current prices. Then students will compare their monthly expenses to their monthly income and write a reflection

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Internet Activities

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Cinderella Man Film analysis

By Mrs Parrs History Class

This is a note taking guide and film analysis for the film "Cinderella Man" and its depiction of urban life and the Great Depression. It requires students to give specific examples of characteristics of the Great Depression and compare and contrast

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Movie Guides

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US History End of Year Review Packet or Graphic Organizer for Notes

By Mrs Parrs History Class

I created this as an end of the year review packet for the US History end of course exam. It is tailored to the Georgia Standards of Excellence but is compatible with almost any US history curriculum. You can easily split it up and use it for

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Study Guides, Activities, Handouts

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The Promise (2016) Film Guide Questions

By Mrs Parrs History Class

These questions follow the film "The Promise" (2016) about the Armenian Genocide.

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, World History, Geography

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Movie Guides

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APUSH Brinkley Chapter 5 Quiz- "The American Revolution"

By Mrs Parrs History Class

These quizzes correspond to the 14th AP edition of American History: Connecting with the Past by Alan Brinkley. Each quiz features multiple choice and constructed response questions.Each file includes the quiz and answer key.

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education

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"The Namesake" Film Analysis

By Mrs Parrs History Class

Guiding questions and film analysis for the film "The Namesake" (2006) based on the book by Jhumpa Lahiri. Students compare and contrast American and Indian culture through the eyes of the Ganguli family.

Subjects:

World History, Geography, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Worksheets, Movie Guides

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Manifest Destiny Primary Source Analysis

By Mrs Parrs History Class

"American Progress" by John Gast is a popular painting from 1872 that is often used in teaching the concept of Manifest Destiny. This activity has students study the work and analyze its perspective and point of view. This is great as a warm up

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Art History

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, DBQs

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APUSH Brinkley 4 Quiz- "The Empire in Transition"

By Mrs Parrs History Class

These quizzes correspond to the 14th AP edition of American History: Connecting with the Past by Alan Brinkley. Each quiz features multiple choice and constructed response questions.Each file includes the quiz and answer key.

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, Higher Education

Types:

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"Anastasia" (1997) Film Analysis for World Geography

By Mrs Parrs History Class

As students watch the cartoon "Anastasia" (1997) they will complete a film guide in which they evaluate the physical and cultural characteristics of Russia and compare them to the rest of Europe. Note: Though this was created for a World Geography

Subjects:

European History, World History, Geography

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Movie Guides

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US 13 Colonies Brochure Performance Task and Rubric

By Mrs Parrs History Class

This performance task includes a rubric and allows students to think creatively about the cultures of the 13 colonies while creating a travel brochure. Students will create a brochure on one of the original 13 colonies that is to advertise life int

Subjects:

U.S. History, World History

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Projects, Rubrics

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APUSH Brinkley Chapter 14 Quiz- "The Civil War"

By Mrs Parrs History Class

These quizzes correspond to the 14th AP edition of American History: Connecting with the Past by Alan Brinkley. Each quiz features multiple choice and constructed response questions.Each file includes the quiz and answer key.

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

Types:

Assessment

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Prince of Egypt Film Analysis Questions

By Mrs Parrs History Class

Guiding and analysis question for the Dreamworks film "Prince of Egypt" (1998). Analysis the roles of Judaism, Christianity and Islam in the Middle East.

Subjects:

Ancient History, World History, Geography

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Movie Guides

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APUSH Brinkley Chapter 6 Quiz- The Constitution and the New Republic

By Mrs Parrs History Class

These quizzes correspond to the 14th AP edition of American History: Connecting with the Past by Alan Brinkley. Each quiz features multiple choice and constructed response questions.Each file includes the quiz and answer key.

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education

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Harlem Renaissance and Roaring 20s Commemorative Stamp Project

By Mrs Parrs History Class

This project allows students to research an influential figure from the Harlem Renaissance and create a commemorative stamp prototype. Additionally, students must explain their choice and explain how that person changed American culture.

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Activities, Printables

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APUSH Brinkley Chapter 13 Quiz- "The Impending Crisis"

By Mrs Parrs History Class

These quizzes correspond to the 14th AP edition of American History: Connecting with the Past by Alan Brinkley. Each quiz features multiple choice and constructed response questions.Each file includes the quiz and answer key.

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education

Types:

Assessment

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APUSH Brinkley Chapter 3 Quiz- "Society and Culture in Provincial America"

By Mrs Parrs History Class

These quizzes correspond to the 14th AP edition of American History: Connecting with the Past by Alan Brinkley. Each quiz features multiple choice and constructed response questions.Each file includes the quiz and answer key.

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education

Types:

Handouts

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APUSH Brinkley Chapter 15- "Reconstruction in the New South"

By Mrs Parrs History Class

These quizzes correspond to the 14th AP edition of American History: Connecting with the Past by Alan Brinkley. Each quiz features multiple choice and constructed response questions.Each file includes the quiz and answer key.

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education

Types:

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Social Movement Synthesis: Timeline and Essay Prompt

By Mrs Parrs History Class

This timeline and essay activity requires students to consider the many social movements in American history and link them together. First, students create a timeline of the movements in order to improve chronological processing skills. Then,

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Activities, Handouts

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