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Free middle school U.S. History research
FREE Social Studies Activity | Differentiated Passage and Coloring for Review
Students love a chance to color, and this activity is an engaging way to cover many facts about some of the people who played key roles in the founding of the United States! This differentiated resource is perfect to have on hand for your Social Studies classroom.Get this resource and more in my always-discounted Social Studies Activities BundleTwo versions are included to differentiate for your students.Version 1: The passage is written on an 7th grade level. Most of the coloring page includes
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4th - 7th
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American Revolution Timeline FREEBIE! | Inspiration Template and Sample
American Revolution Timeline Template with Sample | Educational Resource for Students. Explore the Virginia Studies SOL VS.5 curriculum. Get a free downloadable Inspiration file to organize key American Revolution events chronologically. Use this template and sample for a seamless learning experience. Requires Inspiration software for access. Leave a rating and comment to show your appreciation for this free educational tool.Download a free trial of the Inspiration software: https://www.inspirat
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4th - 6th
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Lewis and Clark FREEBIE! Agamographs and Stationery—Ready-to-go Templates
✊Lewis and Clark ROCK!!!✊ Literally. Students will be rocking back-and-forth to watch the magical transformation of the agamographs of Lewis and Clark.An agamograph is a piece of art that transforms as the viewer walks past it. Students will use the ready-to-go, color-by-number templates to create an agamograph of the explorers Lewis and Clark and then use the stationery to write about the men’s adventures. Great bulletin board display! Watch the smiles of passersby brighten as they check out th
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3rd - 8th
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The 5 Regions of the United States Google Slides
Use this Google Slides Presentation to help teach students the different regions of the United States. Have students follow along with a worksheet, notebook, or just a class discussion.
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3rd - 8th
World War I Letter From the Trenches
Students are to use what they have learned in class to contextualize, or imagine the setting, of World War I trenches. Students write a letter home to a loved one, describing the conditions and technology of World War I trench warfare. They must discuss the reason for their country being involved with World War I and use 16 prescribed words in their letter. These words cover everything from trench foot to machine guns. This assignment is a great way to get students to put themselves into the
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7th - 10th
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Industrial Revolution Inventor Research Cards
This product includes cards for 34 inventors. Each student will receive a card (or two) and research the inventor. On the card, which is approximately 4"x5", students will write the invention, year it was invented, and explain the significance of the invention. There is also a spot for them to draw a picture of the invention. I like to use this lesson at the beginning or end of my unit on the Industrial Revolution. Usually, the textbook only describes 5-10 major inventions during this period, bu
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4th - 12th
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GEORGE WASHINGTON: A Big Galoot FREEBIE for President's Day
The George Washing Big Galoot is part of the AMERICAN REVOLUTION Big Galoots Series. Click these links to see more!AMERICAN REVOLUTION: Founding Fathers—Big Galoots Foldables AMERICAN REVOLUTION: Famous Figures—Big Galoots Foldables Students will love learning about the exciting life of our first president during the tumultuous days of the American Revolution and responding to what they learn by creating a Big Galoot of this complex man. This ready-to-go template makes it easy to include hands-o
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2nd - 6th
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US Propaganda Posters WW2
Here is a selection of US propaganda posters from WW2. There are about 100 of them in total which I have used to help teach bias and propaganda during WW2.
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3rd - 6th
50 US STATES and US REGIONS. Freebie.
253 50US/FREEBIE-A freebie to check it out my resources to study the US states, capitals, and regions throughout the entire school year with lots of activities, using their research skills.This packet is a collaboration with artist Ron Leishman. Toons are created by Ron Leishman. Other cliparts are created by TpT authors : maps by Dancing Crayon Designs(Alabama) ... Fast Facts, Word searches, Crosswords, Unscrambles, Fill in , Label... Activities B&W are included.THE BIG PACKET 50 US States
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1st - 7th
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World War I Choice Board 5th grade SSH52
World War I & 1920’sChoice BoardNeed a resource that will cover all of the 5th grade World War 1 and 1920’s standards?*This product contains a choice board with suggestions for 10 different activities related to the SS5H2 standard.1. World War 1: part 1a. Where did WWI take place?b. Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinandc. Alliances: Allied and Central Powersd. U.S. and isolationisme. The sinking of the Lusitaniaf. The U.S. joins WWI2. World War 1: part 2a. The U.S. joins WWIb. The U.S. d
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4th - 6th
Biography Research Project
This worksheet will help guide beginning researchers while investigating the life of a famous person. Remember, students are excited about learning when they are involved in the decision making process. So after teaching them about using accurate and reliable sources, let them choose the first person they are going to research!
This includes one word doc that you can download and customize for your own class!
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3rd - 7th
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The Dust Bowl and The Great Depression Web Quest to accompany Out of the Dust
I created this Web Quest about the Dust Bowl and the Great Depression to accompany Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse. This can be used independently of the novel as well, as this is a prereading research activity that doesn't yet work with the novel. There could be much more research done in terms of the Great Depression, but I mainly focused on how the two connected most.
Included in the .zip file editable .doc versions of the WebSearch and the KEY.
If you like this web quest, please do leave
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6th - 8th
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Florida Brochure
Your students have been chosen to develop a travel brochure to attract visitors to one of Florida’s state or national parks, cities, regions, barrier islands, or historical destinations. Students will gather information and ideas for this brochure textbooks, personal visits, travel agencies, libraries, or internet research. This is a fun activity for students to do as they learn about Florida. Included in this download is a letter to parents, documentation of sources handout, brochure template
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4th - 6th
Civil War Research Project (Independent)
This project was create for 4th grade Virginia Studies, as an independent research project to be completed at home. Includes differentiated choices of topic and project type. Includes grading rubric.
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3rd - 8th
If You Lived In Colonial Times Group Work Packet
These are worksheets I created and used with my class to teach about life in Colonial America. The I broke the students down into 7 groups and assigned them a section. Once all of the groups had filled in their portion, I had them get up and teach the class. The rest of the class filled in the blanks. This activity lead to wonderful questions and great discussions about how hard life was during those times.
I had them turn in the last page (reflection) for a grade
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3rd - 6th
American Revolution Timeline FREEBIE! | Word document
American Revolution Timeline | FREE Word Document | Educational Resource. Explore our complimentary resource for organizing American Revolution events chronologically. Includes a template and sample for students. Requires Microsoft Word for access (*.doc file). Designed for single-teacher, non-commercial, educational use. Please refrain from sharing or distributing copies of this product.Virginia Studies SOL VS. 5 The student will demonstrate knowledge of the role of Virginia in the American Rev
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4th - 6th
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Thomas Jefferson Research Project - President Pennants
The Thomas Jefferson Research Project allows students to display their research with a fun, colorful and unique president pennant. Show off your president art by hanging them in the hallway, bulletin board or around the classroom! These Thomas Jefferson project pennants are student friendly and provide a guide for your students about what to research. Perfect resource for studying and researching U.S. Presidents and President’s Day. There are so many ways to use these president pennant projects
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4th - 7th
Theodore Roosevelt Activity -- Presidents Day People Book Project
Whether you're preparing for Presidents Day, learning about the Executive Branch of the U.S. Government, studying important people in United States history, or discussing the figures carved into Mount Rushmore, this cut-color-and-create project is a must have! Ready-to-go templates for a Theodore Roosevelt People Book make this a classroom-ready activity. Easy-to-follow directions — with photographs. Display the Theodore Roosevelt People Books on a wall or bulletin board to make a dazzling displ
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3rd - 6th
United States Symbols Research Paper
This is a Research Paper created to research Symbols of the United States. It is designed for elementary students and has been used in a 1st Grade classroom. This can be completed with book information or can be used as an online web search. Examples of United States Symbols include the Liberty Bell, Statue of Liberty, Mount Rushmore, and the Golden Gate Bridge.
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1st - 6th
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State Facts Foldable Graphic Organizer
This foldable project is the PERFECT project to start the school year, or use any time you are studying state facts!
Students can research the facts they need to complete the different sections. Color and assemble into an eye-appealing foldable graphic organizer!
Great to use for bulletin boards, back to school night, open house or portfolios, and more!
Use the checklist to grade students' work. Enjoy!
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3rd - 12th, Adult Education
American Urbanization: A Common Core & Primary Source Based History Lesson
Why did American farmers leave the countryside for the city life? Was the glitz and glamour drawing them to the city or were there other factors pushing them from their family farms? This lesson focuses on urbanization in late 19th and early 20th centuries. The product is six pages and includes entrance ticket, a HardCORE history investigation utilizing primary and secondary sources, and concludes with an exit ticket. Students will also practice developing a thesis supported by multiple pieces o
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8th - 12th
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This Day in History Bell Ringer Graphic Organizer
This free product makes for an excellent bellringer, early finisher activity, supplement to a sub plan, or supplement to a lesson! Students look up the events of the current day, read the article, then complete this organizer. This FREE Resource Includes:Two different versions of the worksheet (PDF)Google links for sharing to Google ClassroomColor and black and white versions Folder with other free stuff!Click here to follow the store for information on new products (added weekly), and sales!You
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Women's History Month Choices
While downloading awesome products on here to use with my students, I realized I was having trouble coming up with a good comprehensive ready to use list of women for my students to choose from to complete their projects! I put this together and hope it helps you too!
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3rd - 12th
Interactive Map of Civil War Battles: Mini-Research activity
Create an interactive map of Civil War battles with your class! Completely student created and student led, this activity helps students gain an understanding of the course of the Civil War. Students engage in a mini-research project, finding information about important battles and presenting their findings to their classmates while adding information to the map on your classroom wall. Included are instructions, a research guide, and supplemental graphic organizers (compare/contrast, cause/effec
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4th - 8th
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