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8th grade U.S. History games for Easel
Enlightenment Thinker Personality Quiz: Which Enlightenment Thinker Are You?
Have you ever wondered which Enlightenment thinker you are most like? Well now you can find out! My students have so much fun taking this personality test and it is a great way to either introduce or wrap up the Enlightenment unit. Another adaptation for this lesson is to have the students take their test and then research the philosopher that they are most similar to. The options are truly endless. The test includes various scenarios that relate to the life of a middle/ high school student. Th
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6th - 12th
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Martin Luther King Jr. - Word Search & Double Puzzle-Spanish
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This exciting word search & double puzzle can teach vocabulary words to children using cognates and a hint word to let them know what the search is about. Have students compete for a homework pass in the older grades. Great activity for the month January to celebrate Pastor Martin Luther King Jr. Highlight the cognate words. I used it in grades 2-4 during the last ten minutes.. Great transition activity. It satisfies Communication Standard and Cross Curricular act
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: SPANISH WORD SEARCHES BUNDLE- PAQUETE DE SOPA DE LETRAS
Westward (Oregon) Trail Game
This worksheet goes along with the online version of the game Westward Trail. Students use the worksheet to get an idea of the variety of decisions and issues that arise while pioneers tried to get to Oregon on the Oregon Trail. I am not affiliated with the web site in anyway. I just created this worksheet for my students to fill out while they played the game. The sheet asks the students to list several problems they encountered along the way and how they solved them. They finish by writin
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5th - 9th
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History Crime Solvers: Lost Colony of Roanoke
Was it aliens? Did the 1st colonist get sucked into the Bermuda triangle? What really occurred at the colony of Roanoke? This is 2 complete lessons over the same topic- will give you choices for years down the road. Included- Detailed teaching notes- with a step by step plan (sub ready), that includes discussion questions.Warm up- a researched background reading, and that requires students to write a hypothesis of what occured. (Includes comprehension questions and key)Note taking tool- for dif
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: History Crime Solvers Bundle
Branches of Government Task Cards: 5th Grade and Higher
Spark amazing discussions with these Branches of Government Task Cards!What are Task Cards? Task cards are a great resource for teachers! Don’t assign a worksheet with 30 questions… break the assignment into task cards! Students may work on one task or a few tasks at a time.Uses for these Branches of Government Task Cards:1. Individual work2. Use as a “Scoot” game- Place one numbered task card and one answer sheet at each desk. At each desk, students will write their answers for the numbered tas
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: Branches of Government Bundle
America Scavenger Hunt Task Card Game! Great end of year activity or fun review!
Use this fun and engaging America Scavenger Hunt Game to teach your students about the country or to review the facts in your Social Studies classroom!This is a scavenger hunt to help students investigate the human and physical geography of America. Teacher directions are provided, offering a number of options for classroom implementation. Includes 24 student clue cards with multiple choice or open-ended questions for investigation and a student graphic organizer for note-taking during activity.
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4th - 12th
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Would You Rather...U.S. History Edition!
Students love the game Would You Rather...Now they can play it in U.S. History class! This file includes 20 different sheets, each with their own choices from U.S. History. Students make a choice, then explain it in detail in the space below. Then small group or large group discussions ensue! These are also great for last minute sub plans!A few examples (out of the 20 total) included in this edition:* Would you rather...be the Gettysburg address or the Emancipation Proclamation?* Would you rathe
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5th - 12th
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Would You Rather? Cattle Trails Game and Worksheet (SS5H1)
Have you been looking for a fun and educational way to engage your students and help them explore life on the cattle trails? This exciting, gamified lesson is just what you need! This standards-aligned activity combines two things that elementary and middle school kids LOVE - "Would You Rather?" games and fun facts! A quick and easy setup makes this activity perfect for whole group lessons, centers, or even remote learning!In this activity, students will imagine that they are working on cattle t
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5th - 12th
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United States Government - 3 Levels of Government Task Cards
OUT with worksheets and IN with EngagementCan students answer all the 32 task cards? Task cards engage students in thinking, reinforcing or assessing knowledge. Questions require students to identifygovernment roles and responsibilitiesleadership titles and decision makersgovernment buildingsour nation's capital cityBuild confidence by using these multiple choice task cards in these suggested activities:Classroom Scavenger HuntEngage students in thinking and learning, while allowing them the opp
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Traveling the Oregon Trail- Journey Tracking Sheets
I LOVE letting students play The Oregon Trail as a supplemental activity to learning about the Western Region of the United States. Such a fun way to incorporate technology and gaming into the classroom. This activity is also a great way to integrate Math and critical thinking skills into Social Studies Class! I have created these Traveling the Oregon Trail- Journey Tracking Sheets in order to make playing the game more meaningful for students. Students will use these sheets to keep track of all
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5th - 8th
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Fourth of July Declaration of Independence Fun Trivia Game or Review
Well-known and surprising fun facts about the significance, history, and traditions of 4th of July Independence Day. Prepare for the upcoming 250th anniversary of USA/Declaration of Independence in 2026 with this engaging and challenging set of multiple-choice trivia questions. Use as a group game, July 4th activity, test review, research topics, daily warm-ups, or brain-ticklers. Resource includes 60 trivia cards, answers, and blank templates for additional student- or teacher-generated questio
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Job Skills, Career Exploration & More Super Megabundle SAVE 50%
1920s vocabulary game - Balderdash!
This product has been designed with the intention of helping introduce a 1920s themed unit and the vocabulary your students will encounter. It is wonderful for sub plans or as a reward for those who finish their work early. It increases student engagement and creativity. It reinforces ELA grammar skills and gives an opportunity for students to put their newfound knowledge into action!This product includes the following:Instructions on how to play the game (for the teacher)Sample vocabulary cards
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4th - 12th
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Once Upon a Time... History Figures. Crosswords / Oh my Dots
408) OUAT... Crosswords / Oh my Dots. Welcome to the ultimate historical adventure with "Once Upon a Time... History Edition"! Step into the pages of the past alongside over 80 famous figures, meticulously crafted by the talented Canadian cartoonist Ron Leishman! ✨ From Cleopatra to Abraham Lincoln, experience history's most iconic personalities like never before!But that's not all! With the fantastic apps of OhMyDots.com, immerse yourself in a world of interactive learning! Engage in exciting
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6th - 10th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Once Upon a Time... History Figures Activities / Oh My Dots. Bundle I
410) Once Upon a Time... History Figures. Mazes / Oh my Dots
410) OUAT... History Figures. Mazes / Oh my Dots. Welcome to the ultimate historical adventure with "Once Upon a Time... History Edition"! Step into the pages of the past alongside over 80 famous figures, meticulously crafted by the talented Canadian cartoonist Ron Leishman! ✨ From Cleopatra to Abraham Lincoln, experience history's most iconic personalities like never before!But that's not all! With the fantastic apps of OhMyDots.com, immerse yourself in a world of interactive learning! Engage
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6th - 10th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Once Upon a Time... History Figures Activities / Oh My Dots. Bundle I
Friday Fun - US States - How many words can you make?
Make abbreviations, contractions, pronouns, one-syllable words and multi-syllable words using the letters of the 50 US states. How to play: Students unscramble a set of letters to spell each state’s name. Every US state is represented in this packet. Students begin this series with the shorter state names (Iowa, Ohio, Texas) and work toward the longer names (Washington, South Carolina, West Virginia). Students try to find as many words as they can, with special attention to abbreviations, c
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3rd - 8th
Also included in: USA BUNDLE
Ultimate Guide to the US Presidents | Presidents Walking Tour, Centers Activity
Looking for a fun and engaging activity to teach all the basic facts about American Presidents? Take your students on a Walking Tour to meet George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, Barack Obama, Joe Biden and others as they served in the White House. This is a wonderful Walking Tour or Gallery Walk lesson on ten of the significant presidents in American history. From the founding fathers to our first African-American leader, the stories of leadership and dedication are shared with
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7th - 10th
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Enlightenment Bingo Review Game
This is a Civics review game for the Enlightenment period. I uses this Bingo game to review for their Enlightenment quiz as well as an EOC review. I also use these games for their quarterly exams and Unit tests. Enjoy!This activity ties in perfectly with the other Enlightenment activities in my store. Check them out!Enlightenment Thinkers Bundle (Includes a PowerPoint Presentation)Enlightenment Thinkers Personality QuizEnlightenment Thinkers Bingo GameEnlightenment Thinkers Flash CardsEnlighten
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4th - 12th
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The United States of America Clothespin Clip Cards
Are you looking for a fun a way to teach about the United States of America ? With this resource, your students will will play with the symbols, landmarks and history of the USA. Save money with the BUNDLE - clothespin cards ! You will get 28 clothespin cards in this file. Print, cut, laminate and enjoy!Answer Key provided.This resource is great for young learners (from 1st to 3rd grade) and ESL students.Different clothespin cards are also available in the "I need help with ..." bundle---------
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Grammar Task Cards - Clothespin Clip Cards BUNDLE
Mexican American War Reading and Crossword Puzzle
This is a very easy and enjoyable to review or introduce the Mexican American War. This product includes: -A short and easy reading -A crossword puzzle -An Exit Ticket/ Homework Questions-An Answer KeyEnjoy! :)
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4th - 12th
Women's History Month - Female Inventors Bingo Game and Research Guidelines
This project, perfect for Women's History Month, includes two activities:1. A comprehensive Bingo game that includes pictures of 39 inventions, the female inventor, and the year of her invention. There is a call card at the end of the 30 unique Bingo cards so you can keep track of which ones you called. 2. Guidelines for a research paper on the student's chosen inventor. Detailed questions guide the research so your students can have an organized presentation. Start with the Bingo, ask studen
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4th - 10th
Also included in: Women's History Month Activities, Games, and Presentations Bundle
Civil Rights Vocabulary Game - Balderdash!
This product has been designed with the intention of helping introduce the 1970s / Civil Rights-themed unit and the vocabulary your students will encounter. It is wonderful for sub plans or as a reward for those who finish their work early. It increases student engagement and creativity. It reinforces ELA grammar skills and gives an opportunity for students to put their newfound knowledge into action!This product includes the following:Instructions on how to play the game (for the teacher)Printa
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6th - 12th
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Cold War Vocabulary Game - Balderdash!
This product has been designed for the intention of helping introduce a 1950s / Cold War themed unit and the vocabulary your students will encounter. It is wonderful for sub plans or as a reward for those who finish their work early. It increases student engagement and creativity. It reinforces ELA grammar skills and gives and opportunity for students to put their newfound knowledge into action!This product includes the following:Instructions on how to play the game (for the teacher)Printable vo
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5th - 12th
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Key People of the 1800's Match Up Game and Posters (Quarter 3 Content)
Students get learn and review key figures of the 1800's by playing this fun match up game. I have students match the biography card with the key person as fast as they can. I like to turn this lesson into a game and reward the first group who has all answers correct with a prize. Also Included are posters of each figure to hang around your classroom. Each poster/ card has a picture of the figure, a short biography and a few quotes. Key People Include: John O’Sullivan Daniel Boone Tecumseh B
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7th - 12th
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State Shapes Bingo
This set of 30 different bingo cards is a fun way for your students to learn about the shapes of each state plus the District of Columbia. A call sheet is included on the last page.Encourage your your students to research the origins of state shapes. Videos on how the states got their shapes is available on the history channel for a small fee: https://www.historyvault.com/ Leave this game for your sub and your students will have an enjoyable day while you are out of the classroom.This activit
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3rd - 9th
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Also included in: State Shapes, Flags, and Capitals Bingo games
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