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12th grade U.S. History resources under $5
3 Branches of Government 3D Project Cube *History Craftivity*
Bring history to life by creating a 3D Project Cube for 3 Branches of Government. The students will be excited to get out of the text book, or plain old lecturing. Excite your students with this fun 3D Project Cube. When can you use it?Review Time: Use the cube as a review activity to reinforce key concepts before an assessment or as a quick refresher.Small Groups: Assign small groups of students to work collaboratively on the cube, encouraging teamwork and discussion.Exemplary Task: Showcase ex
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4th - 12th
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World War 1 Propaganda Analysis Activity
This lesson on WW1 Propaganda has students utilizing higher-level thinking skills to analyze 15 primary source propaganda posters. Everything you need is included for the lesson plan, including a worksheet, 15 full color propaganda posters, and an answer key.The worksheet explains the 5 main objectives of wartime propaganda and has students come up with their own personal definition of propaganda. They then determine the goal of each poster based on the objectives. This provides a framework for
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7th - 12th
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COLD WAR -BUILD A BOMB SHELTER -The Arms Race - Print & Digital - FUN!
This is a fun and engaging activity when teaching about the arms race during the Cold War. Includes both print and digital versions. Students will begin by reading and watching an informational, 1950s film clip about how to create a bomb shelter and then they will create their own by designing their shelter and listing the items they will bring. Fun!Buyer Feedback:I used this resource as an intro to the Cold War to give my students an engaging first look at that period. They really enjoyed it; e
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9th - 12th
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Holocaust Webquest (National Holocaust Museum Website)
Holocaust Webquest:Great for classroom and distance learning.Students will gain basic knowledge about the Holocaust by completing an internet-based worksheet. The Holocaust Webquest uses an amazing website created by United States Holocaust Museum. The website allows students to explore the key events of the Holocaust. The website is:Click here to view the website.The webquest contains 46 questions and is a great way to introduce or have students learn more about the Holocaust. An answer sheet i
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Holocaust Webquest Bundle (Sampler Collection)
World War I Map Activity & MAIN Causes (WW1)
World War I Map Activity and MAIN Causes of WWI takes students to Europe 1914 to discuss the M.A.I.N. causes of World War 1(Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism and Nationalism). Then students learn about the alliance system through a map activity. No other maps from the book are needed, just thee colored pencils or crayons. This can be used in class or as homework as it’s a completely stand alone assignment. This is also perfect for substitute teacher plans. A key is included.*** A modified Goog
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7th - 12th
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Vietnam War Map Activity (Print and Digital)
This Vietnam War map activity will help students become more familiar with the countries surrounding Vietnam, major cities, and major bodies of water. Students will label, color, and draw on the map and then answer a few questions.What's Included with the Print Version:*Blank Vietnam War Map for students to label, color, and answer questions (1 page map, 1 page directions; uneditable PDF)*Vietnam War Map Coloring Page (already labeled, no questions, 1 page; uneditable PDF)*Blank Vietnam War Map
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Vietnam War Bundle
September 11th Cooperative Learning Timelines Lesson
In this September 11th cooperative learning lesson plan on the 9/11 attacks, your class is divided into 7 groups who each work together to put together a timeline for one aspect of the September 11th tragedy. This makes for an amazing, thorough lesson on all the events of 9/11. The 7 groups are:American Airlines Flight 11United Airlines Flight 175American Airlines Flight 77United Airlines Flight 93President BushThe World Trade Center TowersThe PentagonAfter each group has analyzed their assigned
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5th - 12th
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Understanding the Declaration of Independence | Civics & American History
This Understanding the Declaration of Independence Article & Review breaks down each section of the United States Declaration of Independence in a clear, easy to understand way. Questions throughout the article reinforce the key ideas, and a 2-page review has students summarize each section, define key vocabulary, and connect passages of the Declaration to the United States Constitution. Fitting for Civics, Government, and American History classrooms, this is a great review of the Declaratio
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5th - 12th
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Memorial Day, Symbols of Freedom, Research, Pennant, Make Your Own Banner
This Memorial Day and Veteran's Day pennant is all you need to teach and promote American symbols of freedom, the meaning of freedom, and the meaning of Veteran's Day. The is a great research activity for November. There is a location and facts fill in, a symbol of freedom question, and a personal reflection on freedom writing prompt. Your students will love all the opportunities for creativity. The pennant can be used any time of the year (it does not say "Veteran's Day or Memorial Day"). The
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: Home School Bundle
Hamilton the Musical Movie Guide (Disney+)
The musical, Hamilton, follows the story of Founding Father and Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton. The musical was filmed in 2016 and features the original Broadway cast. The story follows the hardships of his childhood, his marriage to Eliza, and the loss of his son. It also examines his connections with Aaron Burr, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison and more. It discusses his large contribution to The Federalist Papers which helped promote the ratification of The
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: In the Heights & Hamilton Musical Movie Guide Duo
We the People | Preamble to the Constitution One-Pager Activity
This Preamble to the Constitution One-Pager is a creative project that lets your students demonstrate their understanding of the six goals of government laid out in the Preamble! Aligned to the Florida State Standard for Middle School Civics, SS.7.CG.1.8 Preamble of the U.S. Constitution, students read a short passage on the purpose of the Preamble and the importance of its first three words “We the People”. They underline or highlight each of the six goals of government laid out in the Preamble
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5th - 12th
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Treaty of Versailles and 14 Points Venn Diagram
This Treaty of Versailles and 14 Points comparison worksheet has students analyzing Woodrow Wilson's 14 Points with the final resolutions of the Treaty of Versailles and then completing a Venn Diagram. Both of the primary source documents are shortened/excerpted and simplified so that students can more easily understand their meaning. Students then make connections to see similarities and differences and place those into a Venn Diagram. This is an excellent activity for both World and American H
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7th - 12th
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Vietnam War - Webquest with Key (Google Doc Included)
Vietnam War - Webquest with Key - 12 page webquest and teachers key related to the history of the Vietnam War and its implications during the Cold War. It contains 42 questions from a great history website.Your students will learn about the history of the Vietnam War especially as an event in the overall Cold War. The webquests covers the major events, themes and people of the war. Specifically, they will learn about the Gulf of Tonkin Incident, the Tet Offensive, Draft-Dodging, Anti-war Prote
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5th - 12th
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We Didn't Start the Fire: Cold War Song Analysis (Common Core Aligned Activity)
In this assignment, students are presented with key facts that are related to the Cold War via Billy Joel's song "We Didn't Start the Fire." This assignment begins by having the students analyze the chorus of this song by Billy Joel. Then, students are shown a video of the song with the lyrics and visuals (link included). Next, the students listen to the song and follow along with the lyrics and are introduced to 26 key facts from the song that are related to the Cold War (each key fact includes
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7th - 12th
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Reconstruction Era PowerPoint Lesson: Plans, Events, and Overview
This Reconstruction PowerPoint Lesson is an engaging and visually powerful overview of the period of Reconstruction after the Civil War. The 23 slides feature powerful pictures to engage your visual learners, English-language learners, and special education students, and breaks down simply why Reconstruction came to an end.Included topics include details on:Each major plan for ReconstructionThe Reconstruction AmendmentsAndrew JohnsonUlysses S. Grant & Robert E. LeeRutherford B. HayesRadical
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7th - 12th
Also included in: US History Part 1 PowerPoint and Guided Notes Bundle
Causes of WWII - Digital Gallery Walk (with Graphic Organizer)
Students will click through and explore "exhibits" centered around five primary causes of World War II! For each topic, there is an informational slide and a political cartoon slide.In relation to WWII, students will read about:Treaty of VersaillesFailure of the League of NationsAppeasementRise of DictatorshipsHitler Invades PolandThis student-centered, digital gallery walk enables students to learn at their own pace, allowing them time to ask clarifying questions during work time. **This produc
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9th - 12th
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The Holocaust PowerPoint and Flipped Classroom Lesson
This resource on the Holocaust provides a PowerPoint and "flipped classroom" lesson from a background on the Holocaust through liberation of the concentration camps and the Nuremberg Trials. Each slide includes gripping photos and the tragic history of the Nuremberg Laws, Kristallnacht, the Final Solution and the camps themselves. The notes are also easy-to-follow and focused in on essential understandings. The PowerPoint also includes slides on resistance groups like the White Rose, the French
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: US History Part 2 PowerPoint and Guided Notes Bundle
Stock Market Simulation Project
This fun stock market project has students research companies they want to invest in for a simulation of how investing in the market works! It's great for an economics class or when you cover the stock market crash of 1929 and the Great Depression in US History. I use it in the middle of the year and then we periodically check each of their portfolios as the year goes on to see how each student's investments are doing. Included in the download are:A detailed directions page that includes info on
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9th - 12th
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Countries of the World - Maps, Facts and Flags
Did you know that the Eiffel Tower was only built as a temporary structure, or that there is a hill that has been on fire for fifty years, or there is a country that rains fish? With over 200 hours of research, these worksheets are full of fun and interesting facts that will bring the countries of the world to life.
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1st - 12th
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Spanish American War Document Analysis Timeline
This Spanish American War timeline activity features 10 primary sources from the 1898 conflict that students analyze using questions organized onto a timeline. The documents include cartoons, newspapers, lithographs, maps, and pictures all related to each aspect of the war.The questions begin with a cartoon related to America protecting Cuba and move through the explosion on the USS Maine, the Teller & Platt Amendments, Rough Riders, Yellow Journalism, Buffalo Soldiers, Philippine-American W
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6th - 12th
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Federalism 3.4 & 3.13 - National, State, and Local Governments Working Together
Federalism 3.4 & 3.13 - National, State, and Local Governments Working Together - Civics EOC - PowerPoint, Lesson Plan, Smart Board Activity, Multiple Choice Test, Worksheet, Flipped Class Video & MoreHaving problems with Kahoot? they changed the links on me - sorry - here is the new one: https://create.kahoot.it/share/mr-raymond-civics-eoc-federalism/3b1514c7-71a7-4609-bb6b-70bfcc24b547This lesson teaches students about Federalism – the sharing of power between the national, state and l
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Civics / Government Bundle III
Vietnam War Soldier's Letter Primary Source Reading
This amazing Vietnam War primary source activity features a poetic letter from an American soldier who died in the conflict. It provides a moving interpretation of what it means to be a patriotic American.The letter is beautifully written and will surely have a powerful effect on your students. It is also a great way to integrate reading analysis strategies into a lesson on the Vietnam War.After reading the 1-page letter, students answer a set of open-ended comprehension and opinion questions to
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8th - 12th
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Why History Matters Bulletin Board & Bonus Stations Activity
Why History Matters Interactive Bulletin BoardThis resource includes 35 interactive cards to be used in a bulletin board display focusing on "Why History Matters." Topics included are: Why history matters? What skills do we learn when we study history? What does it mean to think like a historian? How are historians like detectives? What is historiography? What is a primary source? What is a secondary source? Why is sourcing important? What is oral history? What is historical inquiry? What is con
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: U.S. History Second Half Growing Bundle | Semester 2
Great Depression | The Causes of the Great Depression DBQ | Print & Digital
For this common-core-aligned activity, students will analyze primary and secondary sources to determine the causes of the Great Depression in the United States. fIt's a great way to practice historical-thinking skills. Both Print & Digital (Google drive) versions included! Perfect for Distance Learning.Buyer Feedback"Great product! Wonderfully made. The students enjoyed this activity." JosephFirst, students will read and answer critical-thinking questions to obtain historical context about t
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9th - 12th
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