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Free 7th grade U.S. History resources for Microsoft Word
The Holocaust Reading or Stations Activity: Multiple-Formats
This item has 6 reading sections or cards covering different aspects of the Holocaust. There are questions for the students to answer as they read each section and an answer key is provided.Topics:Anti-Semitism in Germany in the 1930sThe Wannsee ConferenceGhettosDachau and Concentration CampsAuschwitzDeath MarchesI have it in multiple formats so you can utilize a version that works for your classroom (Microsoft Word & Google Docs).The link to Google Versions is in the key section of the Mic
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7th - 12th
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9/11 Activities Packet FREEBIE
Have you been looking for a free resource of 9/11 materials? Then, look no further!** I usually pair these materials with the Discovery Channel video, Inside the Twin Towers (I send out a permission slip before showing the video), to give students a different perspective of the events of 9/11. This activities packet includes:(1) Two texts - one on the Twin Towers and the other on Flight 93(2) A Sort and Ordering / Chronological Events on a Timeline Activity(3) A writing prompt(4) A KWL Chart(5)
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5th - 8th
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3-2-1 Exit Ticket
Simple yet effective exit ticket. I use this activity daily as a quick check to see how well my students grasped the lesson.
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4th - 12th
Why Study History? - Guided Reading Activity - Great Introduction to History!
This activity is a wonderful introduction to the study of history. It provides 4 key reasons it is vital to study history. The worksheet is designed to be engaging and help students realize history is fun! The four reasons to study history are listed with a brief student friendly description for each one. Each reason to study history also has a short response question. The questions are designed to create class discussions and guide students to the realization that history is fun and import
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4th - 12th
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America: The Story of Us- Episode #1 "Rebels" Film Guide & Answer Key
This is a twenty question guide (The teacher key is also included) that is to be used in conjunction with episode #1 "Rebels" from the History Channel documentary series, "America: The Story of Us". If you like this film guide, please check out my others. All follow a similar format, and are setup to keep your student's on-task, and engaged in the film. You may also modify the film guide if you wish, however, please make sure to maintain me (Daniel McDonald) as the author.
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
13 Original British Colonies Blank Map
This is a map of the original 13 British Colonies that is blank and able to be filled out by students. The directions also state that students are to color the three regions and include a key and compass rose on their maps. Great way for the students to learn about the 13 Original colonies.
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5th - 12th
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World War II Map Activity
This map activity has students label and color the Axis and Allied powers, as well as match the leader with their country.
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5th - 10th
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Bill of Rights Tshirt Activity
This is a neat activity that has students use visual thinking to remember the Bill of Rights. Visual thinking is a learning style where the learner better understands and retains information when ideas, words and concepts are associated with images. This activity can be done in class or used as an homework assignment.
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5th - 12th
Columbian Exchange Reading Comprehension
The following is a reading comprehension on the Columbian Exchange. It would be best used in a middle school classroom but could be adapted to meet the needs of high school classroom as well. The reading does a nice job of introducing the topic and helping students apply it to their lives. It also includes several short answer style questions. The questions were created to help students think critically and use details from the text to prove their answers. The reading be used as an in clas
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7th - 9th
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Roaring 20s Slang Words
Your class will experience the 1920s by speaking their language! This is a group activity that takes a single class period. Full directions, questions for students to answer, and slang cards to cut out. Students will pick 8 slang terms at random, create an outline, then present to the class.
If you like this activity, be sure to check out 20s and 30s: A Unit Plan.
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5th - 12th
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Holocaust Photo Analysis
VA SOL USII.7. In this activity, students analyze several photographs from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. These pictures are evidence of what happened to Jews in Europe before, during, and after World War II.
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6th - 8th
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Progressive Era Movie Poster Project
This movie poster project could be used in the middle of the Progressive Era unit or as closure at the end of the unit. The poster uses various themes from the Progressive Era (Prohibition, The Jungle by Upton Sinclair, 19th Amendment, etc.) that students choose from to create their poster.
Students choose a theme, create a movie title, historical characters, plot, and photo for their movie poster. Students can use various web tools such as Google Docs, Google Slides, Powerpoint, or Word to c
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7th - 12th
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French and Indian War Guided Reading Activity
This guided reading activity is good as a bell ringer activity, as part of a stations activity, homework, or as a filler for extra work as needed. The positions of France, Britain, the colonies, and Native Americans are all discussed, as well as events and individuals such as the Albany Plan of Union, George Washington, and Benjamin Franklin. Instructions for this activity are as follows:
1. Read the passage carefully before working on the assignment. 2. Read the passage a second time and fill i
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6th - 8th
Declaration of Independence
This REFORMATTED Declaration of Independence does not leave out a single word, but it breaks the text into shorter paragraphs and uses bullet-points. Much, much easier to read. (Still has "Printed by John Dunlap" at the end.)
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
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Veterans Day
This comprehension sheet has been designed using the Florida Standards Assessment test item specs to help students understand the significance of Veterans Day.
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4th - 7th
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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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Debate Prep Worksheet
Prepare students to debate through this organizer that allows them to
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5th - 12th
13 Colonies Project
13 Colonies Group ProjectStudents should be assigned a group and the group will be given a colony to research and collect information about. Students will need to answer specific questions about each colony, create a visual presentation and present the information to the class. Each member will be graded individually on the information they collect and as a group for the finished product. At the end of all of the presentations, students will be quizzed on the information each group presented.
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7th - 12th
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Black History Month Door Decorating EDITABLE Activity and Rubric
Black History Month is celebrated every February as an homage to the achievements of African Americans who have shaped American history. If you are looking for a school-wide activity for students to participate in, classroom door-decorating contests are always a hit! Feel free to change the theme year-to-year and make sure to offer prizes to the winning class!
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1st - 12th
Free Hamilton the Musical Lesson Plan
This free download walks the educator through using lyrics from Hamilton the Musical in the classroom. The download includes lyrics samples and questions for teachers to use as they discuss topics ranging from the Colonial Period to the War of 1812.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Zimmerman Decoded Activity; World War I
This activity is centered around a review. Students must answer questions correctly in order to find the letters that will decode the Zimmerman Telegram intercepted by British Intelligence during The Great War.Special Note:1. The Zimmerman Telegram has been re-written for this activity to make it more easily understood for Middle/High School students.2. Questions can be re-written to match your lesson or left how I have them. Just make sure to not change the answer letter (if the answer to num
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6th - 10th
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Crash Course Study Skills Note Taking Ep. 1
This is a great way to discuss with your students the different ways to take notes in class. It allows the students to help figure out which way works best for them. Here is what is included in this 3 page download: 1. Note Taking Guide for Students: A fill in the blank sheet to help students stay focused during the video. There are 10 questions for the students to answer during the course of the video.2. Teacher Guide: Answers to all the questions that the students just filled in. 3. Homewor
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: Crash Course Study Skills Bundle Ep. 1-10
Manifest Destiny & American Progress Painting Analysis
This is a great way to introduce your Westward Expansion Unit! Explore the painting American Progress by John Gast to compare to the meaning of Manifest Destiny. The kids have lots of fun trying to interpret the picture and what it could mean. This is a great lesson that can help introduce the new movement of expansion not just physically but mentally too.
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6th - 12th
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Remember the Titans-Movie Discussion and Reflection
After watching the movie Remember the Titans, students will reflect on characters and events from the movie that exhibit the Six Pillars of Character.
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7th - 12th
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