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9th grade U.S. History cultural activities
National Hispanic Heritage Month: Reading & Substitute Plan for Spanish Class
Updated! This is the most popular resource on my store. I have updated this packet on 9/6/2019 with extended questions, a new True/False section, an answer key, and fixed the formatting errors. Please update your files!This is a sub plan that can be used anytime during National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15). It is also a good emergency substitute plan to keep handy. It includes three articles related to Hispanic Heritage month, how other countries celebrate their independen
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8th - 12th
1950s Culture vs 1960s Counterculture: 15 Image Gallery Walk & Research Project!
In this engaging 1950s and 1960s (culture and counterculture) gallery walk project, students learn the characteristics of 1950s culture and the 1960s counterculture, complete a classroom organizer, and conduct research further about leaders of the 1960s counterculture movement (Jack Kerouac, Jane Fonda, Bob Dylan, Betty Friedan, and Timothy Leary). Students navigate 7 different image sets, each with a different focus, to learn about how the 1950s and 1960s viewed authority, patriotism, music, wo
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6th - 10th
Cultural Diffusion Activity
This is a FUN, engaging in-class activity that helps students understand, relate to, and apply their knowledge of cultural diffusion.Students work together to analyze the McDonald's menu of their given country (India, Singapore, Israel, Japan, and Mexico) In addition to the menu of a given country, they are given informational text on the background of their country's religion and culture. They have to note differences, similarities, and make predictions as to WHY these differences occur and how
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5th - 9th
Ultimate Cultural Heritage Month Bundle | Google Slides | Person Per Day
Hello and welcome to Celebrating Cultural Heritage Month Bundle! This resource comes with Hispanic Heritage Month, Black History Month, Women's History Month, and AAPI Month to celebrate for many months of cultural celebrations! This resource is designed to be used in person OR digitally.1. You can use this resource during morning class meeting to fit in relevant and diverse content. I share screen during our class meetings, and we discuss the slides/view the videos together2. This is a comple
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Under the Same Moon Viewing Guide & Questions - La Misma Luna - Immigration
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1. Three pages of questions in chronological order of the movie - 30 questions in all - designed to keep students engaged throughout the movie.
2. Two half-page reflection and discussion questions for after the movie.
3. Answer key for all 30 questions.
MOVIE SYNOPSIS:
"Under the Same Moon" is a powerful movie about Hispanic immigration in the U.S. told from the perspective of a young Mexican boy names Carlitos. Carlitos searches for his mother, who left him in Mexico to work in L
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7th - 12th
History of Thanksgiving: Presentation and Trivia Game (Google Slides)
Immerse your students in the enchanting history of Thanksgiving with this engaging Google Slides presentation and trivia game, tailored to evoke curiosity and joy. This enthralling lesson unveils the origins of Thanksgiving, tracing its humble beginnings from the Pilgrims' arrival in Plymouth to the modern-day festivities we cherish.Students will gain a vivid understanding of the local indigenous tribes and their interactions with English settlers in Jamestown, Plymouth, and the Massachusetts Ba
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6th - 10th
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Harlem Renaissance Introduction Lesson PowerPoint Presentation with Worksheet
Intrigue your high school ELA or American history students with this engaging HARLEM RENAISSANCE Introduction Lesson PowerPoint presentation, full of compelling information, illustrative and attractive graphics, and engaging linked videos--a comprehensive look at the vibrant, exciting, historic Harlem Renaissance, the Great Migration, the literature, the jazz, the politics, the launch pad of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States! The Harlem Renaissance introduced to America and the wor
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9th - 12th
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Activity: Music Analysis - 1950s "Roots of Rock and Roll"
This is an activity that I created for my American History class that can be done in the classroom or in the computer lab (need access to YouTube). **UPDATED on 6/28/20: This activity is available in the following formats: Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and PDF. Fun distance learning enrichment activity that students will engage with.Students listen to 6 songs (titles listed below) and are to analyze the songs in a graphic organizer and then complete a reflection. They should be able to compare
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9th - 12th
Also included in: BUNDLE ---> Music Analysis By Decade (**Save 30%**)
Anti-Racism & Police Brutality in the Black Lives Matter Movement ( BLM )
This past week (June 7, 2020), I Googled and Googled for guidance on a type of assignment that could expand my students' horizons and aid our virtual discussions about racism and police brutality. I kept getting articles that had general suggestions on how to discuss these difficult topics with students. I read all of them, but I needed something more.So I made this. This is a Google Doc that can be edited and shared with students. There are seven essential questions. Under each essential questi
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7th - 12th
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Transcontinental Railroad Activity
This activity looks at the Transcontinental Railroad and how it shaped America and Americans including the contribution of the minority groups that helped build and expand America but were also displaced. This looks at the Chinese immigrant railroad workers and the Native Americans that the railroad line displaced. Three parts to this activity:Reading and Reflection QuestionsFoldable Hands on ActivityMapping Activity
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8th - 12th
1960s Music Analysis Project
I created this project because my high school students had a hard time understanding the societal/cultural impact of pop culture.
So I brought it back to the 1960s….
This is an interdisciplinary project that looks at the music/lyrics of the 1960s and applies that to understanding culture and gaining a broader view of the world. Focuses on understanding the politics of this historical time, analysis of lyrics (poetry/essays) of the time, and describing the effect of the music on today’s cultur
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9th - 12th
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1980s-1990s Pop Culture Fun Scavenger Hunt with 48 tasks to complete
Students will attempt to accomplish 48 tasks inspired by 1980s and 1990s Pop culture. If they accomplish the tasks and earn enough points then they get the grade they want. From drawing Care Bears Belly Badges to creating 80s Movie poster tableaus, dancing the Carlton, french rolling your pants, etc...
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9th - 12th
Activity: Music Analysis - 1980s "A Little Rock, But a Lot of Pop"
This is an activity that I created for my American History class that can be done in the classroom or in the computer lab (need access to YouTube). **UPDATED on 6/28/20: This activity is available in the following formats: Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and PDF. Fun distance learning enrichment activity that students will engage with.Students listen to 6 songs (titles listed below) and are to analyze the songs in a graphic organizer and then complete a reflection. They should be able to compare
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9th - 12th
Also included in: BUNDLE ---> Music Analysis By Decade (**Save 30%**)
Black History Month Biographies List of 100 African Americans Research Project
This resource contains a ready-to-use printable list of 100 notable Black Americans who made contributions to American History. You get 1 list categorized by men/women, and another list categorized by profession. The same 100 names are on both lists. Use the organized and categorized lists to assign research projects, “wax museum” personalities, or Black History Month projects for the class. Create and share research to promote stories of American accomplishment, hope and inspiration through di
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K - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff, Not Grade Specific
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History of Thanksgiving Activity
Thanksgiving | History of Thanksgiving | Thanksgiving History | Thanksgiving Activity
Teach your students the real history behind our American holiday!
Thanksgiving is the only major holiday celebrated in America that has a truly American story behind it. Students typically learn about the “first Thanksgiving” very early on in school. After the early primary grades, however, little is discussed about Thanksgiving. Students in middle school have a better appreciation and understanding of the hi
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4th - 9th
Native American Foods - History of Indigenous Foods - Culinary - FCS FACS
Are you looking for a way to introduce your students to Native American Indigenous people's foods and their contribution to American cuisine? This Global Foods lesson includes a slide show about the history of native, indigenous foods, a fry bread recipe, pre-contact and post-contact information, video questions, and more! Great for Indigenous People Day or any day of the year!This resource is no-prep to you and is in both Google and PowerPoint versions, so you can either assign it in Google Cl
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9th - 12th
Iroquois Constitution & U. S. Constitution: An Analysis
This product addresses the comparison of the Iroquois Constitution and the U. S. Constitution. Debates have addressed whether the Founding Fathers were influenced by their interaction with the Iroquois. Students will consider their stance on the issue. Interest in further research is an option. However, dialogue will be stimulated. I have always encouraged students to generate their own questions in order to move them to a higher level of critical thinking. This product is a resource for all gra
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
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Activity: Music Analysis - 1970s "Era of Disco and Evolution"
This is an activity that I created for my American History class that can be done in the classroom or in the computer lab (need access to YouTube). **UPDATED on 6/28/20: This activity is available in the following formats: Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and PDF. Fun distance learning enrichment activity that students will engage with.Students listen to 6 songs (titles listed below) and are to analyze the songs in a graphic organizer and then complete a reflection. They should be able to compare
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9th - 12th
Also included in: BUNDLE ---> Music Analysis By Decade (**Save 30%**)
American Homefront WWII: Engaging Stations Activity!
The American Homefront during WWII offered new opportunities and gains for Americans as well as severely restricting the rights and freedoms of others. In this lesson, have students participate in a stations activity as they learn about a varied American experience. (Another idea is to have students jigsaw the information as well!)This lesson includes very detailed and thorough station readings on the Homefront. In addition, an inquiry based worksheet is attached at the end of this bundle. To bu
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9th - 12th
BUNDLE ---> Music Analysis By Decade (**Save 30%**)
$$$$$ SAVE UP TO 30% BY PURCHASING THIS MEGA BUNDLE $$$$$Available Formats: Microsoft Word, Google Doc, PDF are all included with this item.Item Description: These were enrichment activities that I created for my American / U.S. History class that can be done in or out of the classroom. Students need access to the internet and YouTube to complete these activities.==========================================================This Bundle Include the following Activities for Music Analysis by Decades:
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9th - 12th
Activity: Music Analysis - 1920s & 1930s "Roaring Twenties & Great Depression"
This is an activity that I created for my American History class that can be done in the classroom or in the computer lab (need access to YouTube). **UPDATED on 6/28/20: This activity is available in the following formats: Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and PDF. Fun distance learning enrichment activity that students will engage with.Students listen to 4 songs (titles listed below) and are to analyze the songs in a graphic organizer and then complete a reflection. They should be able to compar
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Grades:
9th - 12th
Also included in: BUNDLE ---> Music Analysis By Decade (**Save 30%**)
History of Hip Hop: Slideshow & Quiz
Are your students fans of hip hop who want to know more about its origins? This slideshow and quiz dive into the details about where and how hip hop started, the four main elements to the genre, and how it has developed today. Note: This product can be used both online or in person. There is an embedded slideshow link, fillable PDFs of the History of Hip Hop Quiz, and printable PDFs for everything. Due to copyright reasons, I do not provide editable Google Slides.INCLUDES:-Slideshow of History o
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Hip Hop Bundle: History, Quiz, & Rap Composition Unit
WWII Dilemmas
World War II activity.Great for World War II that forces students to think critically!Students are given five scenarios that involve World War II, the Holocaust, and its aftermath. Then they are asked to answer a series of thought provoking moral questions. Each story is based on a true event and the real stories are also provided. Extension suggestions and a lesson plan are included. Scenarios based on the real life stories of:Adolf EichmannDora BruderMarthe CohnFrancois MitterrandCharles de
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9th - 12th
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Immigration from Central America, and DACA
This was updated in January 2021 to include info about President Biden's policy towards Central America. 162 teachers have purchased this "Central America" product. This power point serves as an introduction to the border crisis whereby massive amounts of migrants / refugees from Central America have been streaming across the southern border of the USA. This issue sparks significant controversy, and much debate as to why these migrants are coming here, and what we should do about it. DACA is r
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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