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Higher education U.S. History centers
Hamilton, Body Biography Project Bundle, Characterization, For Print and Digital
This Hamilton, Body Biography Bundle For Print and Digital is filled with all you need to teach and promote the amazing characters from the timeless American musical. Your students will experience the unique approach of using a collaborative poster, Lin-Manuel Miranda's American Musical classic, textual evidence, research, and the body biography project! **Hamilton Body Biography Bundle includes the digital body biography file. Includes Google Slides for distance learning**This project can be us
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: Home School Bundle
Sacco and Vanzetti: Cold Case Files
Essential Question: How did the political climate of the United States post WWI lead to the outcome of the Sacco and Vanzetti trial?Nativism, Red Scare, Anarchy, they're all bleeding into the justice system as we dissect the case of Sacco & Vanzetti. Were they innocent or guilty? Did the justice system get it right? Using case files, evidence analysis, and crafting opinions, students will be able to analyze the case for themselves, identify the justice, or lack thereof, served. This analyt
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Dialects and Speech (United States)
Four-wheelin' or muddin? Cruisin' or going for a drive? Get students thinking about dialects and regional differences with this 22 page engaging, visual presentation.
Includes:
Dialect and examples
Idiolect and examples
Jargon and examples
Pidgins and examples
Creole and examples
Review of Terminologies and activity
Regional dialects and activity
Literature dialects and examples
Literature Project activity for Assessment
Extra Resources
Great for blended, flipped, homeschool, group collaborat
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Andy Warhol Inspired Art Lesson Plan
Andy Warhol Inspired Art Lesson Plan
Get your students' creativity flowing with this art lesson plan! Andy Warhol is one of the most influential, iconic artists of our time and this project is the perfect way to introduce children to his Pop Art style. Use commonly found art materials to create this masterpiece.
Digital Download Includes Three PDFs:
PDF #1: Lesson Plan
• Supplies Needed
• Detailed Directions
• Learning Objectives (Skills Learned)
• Vocabulary
PDF #2: Letter to Families
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education
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World War I: WWI Technology Gallery Walk
**Now part of our complete WWI UNIT BUNDLE**This World War One Technology Gallery Walk set includes:15 photographs with captions20 question handoutTwo full lesson plans40 additional slides with information and photographs (optional)World War One is considered by many to be the first "modern war." New technologies and military inventions (aircraft, battleships, machine guns, etc.) played a pivotal role in the war. This gallery walk helps students understand the role that technology played in the
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: World War I: Complete Unit Bundle
Case Study: The Sacco and Vanzetti Trial
Synopsis of activity:This case study will allow the students to examine and evaluate multiple aspects of the Sacco and Vanzetti trial including the details of the crime, the background of the two men, the political climate, eyewitness testimony, and physical evidence. This is a great companion to a unit about the post-WWI depression, the 1919 Red Scare, and the anti-immigrant sentiment of the 1920s.Role of the teacher:Prepare all the materials ahead of time. Guide the students through the backgr
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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African American Civil Rights Leaders Scavenger Hunt Activity
DescriptionAfrican American Civil Rights Leaders Scavenger Hunt. This is a fun and engaging way to help students learn about or review significant Civil Rights Leaders. Students will love reading the clues and finding the next leader in the activity. No Prep Required/Sub Plan Ready - Just Print and Go!How will this help my students and me?Save yourself hours by purchasing this ready-made, high-quality resourceEngage activity that gives students a chance to be creative while reinforcing what they
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Indigenous Peoples Day: Things Native Americans Gave (Alt to Columbus Day)
This is an alternative to the Columbus Day Word Search. It focuses instead on the items introduced to the New World and the items brought back from the New World to the Old World. Horses, chickens, etc from Old World, Chocolate, corn...etc from the New World. Its the Columbus Day Word Search from Scorton Creek with a different title.
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH Coloring Pages & Word Searches, 22 pages
Black History Month Coloring Pages & Word Searches, 22 pagesBlack history month coloring x 5 pagesBeautiful black hair coloring x 6 pagesBlack history month quotes coloring x 6 pagesBlack history word search x 5 pagesPlease write a REVIEW, thanks so much :)
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
African Americans in the mid-1800s DBQ Stations
In this DBQ Stations activity, students will rotate through eight different stations to learn about different aspects of life for African Americans during the mid-1800s in order to answer the essential question How did African Americans face discrimination and slavery in the mid-1800s? At each station, students will analyze a primary source quote, match the quote to a visual image, justify each quote/image match with textual evidence from the quote, read a secondary source text, and list three a
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Memorial Day Craft Windsock Activities Coloring Pages ⭐Salute⭐Project 3D Art ⭐
⭐Memorial Day Craft: Windsock Activities & Coloring Pages ⭐Salute⭐ Project 3D Art Celebrate and honor our heroes this Memorial Day with our Memorial Day Craft: Windsock Activities & Coloring Pages set. This engaging and educational project is perfect for children, making it an excellent choice for classrooms, home activities, and Memorial Day events. Salute to Our Heroes:Memorial Day is a special time to remember and pay tribute to the brave men and women who have sacrificed for our cou
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
African Americans in WWII - Stations | Double V Campaign | Black History
African Americans in WWII - Editable Stations | Double V Campaign | Black HistoryThis one hour station activity includes:Editable Powerpoint directions to displayPDF slide show directions to displayEditable Powerpoint handouts for stationsPDF printable handouts for stationsEditable Powerpoint handouts for students "station guide"PDF printable handouts for students "station guideThese stations highlight three prominent African Americans who served in WWII. Inform students that these three stories
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Case Study
Essential Question: In what way(s) does the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire symbolize not only the “dark-side” of industrialization (and to some degree the larger economic ideology of capitalism) but also the catalyst (i.e. validation) for the Progressive Movement? This resource on the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire is great to supplement your core instruction of the Progressive Era and the labor movement. It covers the trial, background information, and other key points of the disastrous ev
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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CIVIL WAR SHORT STORY // "BLOOD OF A YANKEE"
"Blood of a Yankee" is a great way to whet the appetite of your students, sparking their interest and curiosity in the Civil War. The story is a personal narrative about a boy who happens to live during one of America’s most tumultuous events, the war between the states. As in any conflict there is always more than one side. This story raises another aspect of the war, what if you don’t want to fight? In the past I have used "Blood of a Yankee" to introduce the Civil War to my students, and it
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4th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Martin Luther King Jr. PowerPoint - Black History Month
Black History Month-Martin Luther King Jr. PowerPointA PowerPoint on the life story of Martin Luther King Jr.This PowerPoint about the story of Martin Luther King Jr. is a great introduction or great discussion starter for learning about the Nobel Prize winning civil rights activist.It briefly discusses key vocabulary, King's accomplishments, and includes open-ended discussion questions for your class to explore. Made by experienced teachers, use this PowerPoint to help kids gain a deeper unders
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PreK - 10th, Higher Education
Federalists and Anti-Federalists - Jefferson vs Hamilton - Jigsaw
This lesson is a great, student-centered lesson plan for students to explore the main policy disagreements between two of the most prominent founding fathers: Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson. It walks students through their differences on 4 major issues: Human Nature, Economics, Power of the Federal Government, and Foreign Affairs. This product contains both student handouts to write on, a lesson plan breakdown, and student readings. It includes everything you would need to pick up and j
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Vietnam War Era Stations Leveled Texts & Prompts | High School History English
This engaging and robust stations set has everything you need to establish context for teaching anything related to the Vietnam War. I use this with The Things They Carried novel in 11th grade. The varied readings give my students the necessary context and background information to study the novel, understand the time period, the conflicts (causes and effects) and connect with the narrator/characters in the book. It is perfect for English and History classrooms with diverse learners and learning
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Powers of the President - Chief of the Party - Jigsaw
This lesson is a great, student-centered lesson plan for students to explore the powers of the President, both formal and informal. This is a jigsaw lesson plan where students explore the historical ways that Presidents have exercised their informal power as "Chief of the Party." This lesson focuses on some of the most pronounced examples in US History of Presidents reshaping their party, including FDR, LBJ, Reagan, and Obama.This product contains both student handouts to write on, answer key/ex
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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FAMOUS SPEECHES: JOHN F. KENNEDY'S INAUGURAL ADDRESS
TWO WEEK, 20-PAGE UNITFAMOUS SPEECHES: JOHN F. KENNEDYIncludes• JFK’s famous speech, short enough for silent class reading• High level multiple-choice tests and keys• Unit reinforces proper reasoning for improved success on tests• Essay exam• Grading rubric• Test taker profile (used for student response and discussion)What you need to do:• Copy originals and distribute materials at appropriate intervals
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: BUNDLE: Yearlong Novel Units for 9th Grade
Black History Month Music Rap Album - (African History / US History) Ourstory
This is everything you need to get your scholars excited about learning Black History, dope Rap music that actually teaches. This album is 100% Clean, 100% Educational, 100% Fun - Just how we like it here at School Yard Rap. The music in this album teaches about Black History and does so through great instrumentation and effective lyrics. Great for hooks, content teaching, brain breaks, or assemblies.Some songs include, Black Made That - S.T.E.M black InventorsNew Negro Movement - Harlem Rennais
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Primary Source Economics Readings
Following are primary source readings on economics issues, with relevant questions at the end of the readings. These excerpts from classic texts are designed to be understandable to high school students, and make handy homework assignments or substitute plans in an economics or history class.1. Adam Smith on the Industrial Revolution and the division of labor (1 1/2 pages) from "The Wealth of Nations." -- 4 questions2. Karl v. Carl: The Labor Theory of Value (7 pages) Karl Marx from "Das Kapital
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
Andrew Jackson Money Project
This is a really fun and creative project I do with my students! First, the student read two different point of view articles; one stating "keep Jackson on the $20" and the other stating "Take Jackson off the $20 bill" (I usually split the class in two reading circles and jigsaw with a partner that read the other article). After reading these articles and creating discussion, the class can create their very own money! the only catch being if they want to remove Jackson from the $20 bill, they wi
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Black History Month Bulletin Board
13 biography pages of influential figures in black history that can be displayed as part of a bulletin board
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Colonial America Bundle
This bundle includes:An Alien Invasion Simulation that's great to introduce the concept of European Contact and Colonization from the indigenous perspectiveA Roanoke: Lost Colony activity that gives students context about Roanoke and lets them explore the theories of what happened to the settlersA Pocahontas activity that allows students to compare the Disney version of the story to reality (spoiler: her name wasn't even Pocahontas!)A Salem Witch Trials Investigation that's part simulation, part
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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