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Free middle school U.S. History resources for Google Apps
Black History Month Science Celebration | Famous Black American Scientists
About this ProductThis resource includes enrichments activities that highlight scientific, medical and engineering achievements by Black American men and women. It can be used in science classrooms to make meaningful connections during Black History month or anytime of year to discuss diversity in the scientific community. The resources includes:• Ten passages that focus on the scientific and engineering accomplishments of Black Americans• Reflection questions for each passage that prompt discus
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4th - 10th
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Blank Timeline Template | Printable and Digital | Free
Focus on sequence of events with this FREE printable and digital timeline template! Use this illustrated timeline template for all content areas and grade levels. Students place six events on the timeline in chronological order. The timeline includes space for an event picture and short description. Printable PDF and Google Drive versions are included.This resource can be completed on paper or online with laptops, Chromebooks, tablets, or any device that supports Google Slides. The included Teac
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4th - 7th
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FREE - The Declaration of Independence - Close Reading and Text Analysis
This lesson helps students break down the complicated meaning of the Declaration of Independence so that they can grasp the overall meaning of the document. Students are provided with three methods for decoding the text. They use cooperative learning for reading and analyzing the text, they use music to understand Britain's reaction, and they draw little pictures to show that they can decipher the grievances made against King George.I utilize this lesson in conjunction with my Journey though the
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5th - 8th
Also included in: American Revolution Full Unit Bundle Critical Thinking Distance Learning
World War I - Trench Warfare Primary Source Stations Activity (PDF and Digital)
This NO PREP stations activity presents a variety of trench warfare topics with intriguing primary source accounts and visually appealing photosets. The resource is available in PDF and Google Docs formats! Increase student growth and engagement using fun and effective methods!Each station contains a brief introduction and enthralling primary source accounts of trench warfare. After completing this lesson, students will understand how and why trench warfare was fought, and the horrific condition
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: World War I (WWI) Stations Activity BUNDLE (PDF and Google Docs Formats)
9/11 - September 11th PowerPoint Presentation
This 32 slide 9/11 - September 11th presentation is designed for middle school students. There are pictures of smoke and flames coming out of the buildings, but no pictures of the victims in the towers or anything like that. The presentation covers:The morning of the eventsThe targets of the attacksCasualties at each target Who was responsible for the attacksThe United States' response to the attacks (there is a link to a 4:30 video of President Bush's speech that night) Osama bin Laden's deathE
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5th - 9th
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World War II - Pearl Harbor Primary Source Stations Activity (PDF and Digital)
The intent of this lesson is to expose students to a variety of topics in a short amount of time using fun and engaging methods. Each station of this NO PREP activity examines an aspect of the Pearl Harbor attack through gripping primary sources. The activity is available in print and digital format! After completing this lesson, students will understand the causes and effects of the attack, the devastation it achieved, and America’s response. Students will examine each of the following topics:
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: US History - 1877 to the Present - Station Activities GROWING BUNDLE
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn all about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions1 reading passage – (See topic below.)5 differentiated reading l
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3rd - 8th
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Beginning of World War II (WWII) Summary and Worksheet (PDF and Digital)
Need a quick activity to introduce, review, or test prep the beginning of World War II? This NO PREP reading passage provides a broad summary of the beginning of World War II and includes a response worksheet with short answer questions and graphic organizers. The resource is available in PDF and digital format! The summary covers the rise of fascist dictators, the Nazi-Soviet Pact, the invasion of Poland, the fall of France, the Battle of Britain, the Lend-Lease Act, and the attack at Pearl Har
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: World War II (WWII) UNIT BUNDLE (Print and Digital Formats)
Constitution Activity | FREE Worksheet | Printable & Digital | Constitution Day
This printable and digital US Constitution true or false worksheet and class discussion works well as an introductory activity for your Constitution unit. It's also perfect for Constitution Day! Printable PDF and Google Drive versions are included.**This resource is part of the no-prep Constitution Unit Bundle. It includes SEVEN printable and digital resources at a 30% discount price! A FREE Constitution word search is also included with the bundle!! Click here to preview the lessons and take ad
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4th - 7th
Also included in: US Constitution Unit Bundle | Printable and Digital Lessons
Cold War Superpowers Lesson - US & USSR - Reading Activity - PPT - Notes - Quiz
Cold War Superpowers No Prep Lesson: PowerPoint, Reading Passage, Activities, QuizThis resource pack is a FREE no prep complete lesson (GOOGLE version included!) about the Cold War Superpowers that includes 3-5 days of materials. Audios of the reading passage & quiz are included. This is perfect for students with read aloud accommodations. This resource can also be easily used for distance/digital learning because all components are available in a digital format.If you have always wondered w
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7th - 10th
Black History Month Google Slides
EDITABLEyou can add anyone else to the list that you wish to discuss in your classA list of just a few important figures in black history
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PreK - 12th
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Progressive Movement Era - Muckraker Stations Activity (PDF and Google Docs)
Increase student growth and engagement with intriguing primary source accounts from muckrakers of the Progressive Era!The intent of this NO PREP lesson is to expose students to a variety of topics and primary source accounts in a short amount of time using fun and engaging methods. The lesson is available in both print and digital formats! After completing this lesson, students should be able to identify the major muckrakers of the Progressive Movement, the role they played in exposing problems
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: The Progressive Movement Era UNIT BUNDLE (Print and Digital Formats)
FREE - Westward Expansion Analyzing Point of View and the Manifest Destiny
This activity is part of my full Unit bundle for westward movement and expansion! - Check out the bundle for more engaging activities! - Westward Expansion Full Unit BundleThis is a one day lesson that helps students to understand the point of view of those who supported the Manifest Destiny. Students will analyze a painting from John Gast (America's Progress) and two quotes from John O'Sullivan. For formative assessment, students create a new version of the America's Progress painting from a d
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6th - 9th
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Black History Month-Celebrating Black Excellence
Daily celebrations of Black History is the perfect way to celebrate & acknowledge the countless people who have & are continuing to have a major impact on our world. These daily celebrations are a great way to introduce to children many black voices that they may have never heard of before. It is so important to teach students Black History beyond slavery & the Civil Rights Movement.This resource includes:-28 days of celebrating Black excellence-Read Aloud's-Videos-Historical PhotosT
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PreK - 8th
State Capitals Quiz | 50 States & Capitals Printable and Google Forms Quiz
Use this FREE printable and digital quiz to assess student knowledge of the 50 states and capitals! Download this freebie today for a fun addition to your US States and Capitals Unit! **A Printable PDF and Google Forms version is included. **This resource is part of the engaging States and Capitals Unit Bundle. It includes seven no-prep states and capitals resources at a 30% discount price! A FREE State Capitals Word Scramble is also included with the bundle!!Click here to preview the lessons an
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3rd - 6th
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Henry's Freedom Box Comprehension Questions FREEBIE for Upper Elementary
This product is a FREE SAMPLE from my full day of plans for Henry's Freedom Box by Ellen Levine. The full plans include an activity for reading, writing, math, science, social studies, and a craft! See that version here!Update January 2021: This product can now be used digitally with Google Slides™! You must have a Google Classroom™ account to use this feature. You will download a PDF with links and directions for assigning this to your class. All activities remain the same.How does this work?Yo
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3rd - 6th
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Lewis and Clark Expedition Activity | Printable and Digital | Free
This printable and digital activity is perfect for introducing students to the Lewis and Clark Expedition! After reviewing Lewis and Clark's original supply list, students connect the information to their own lives by planning a packing list for a cross-country journey. A student packing template, graphic organizer, and additional research worksheet is also included! Printable PDF and Google Drive versions are included.**This resource is part of the printable and digital Lewis and Clark Unit Bun
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Lewis and Clark Expedition Unit Bundle | Printable & Digital Activities
Digital Resources Social Studies Interactive Notebook Set for Google Drive
If you have wanted to use "Digital Interactive Notebooks" or "hyperdoc-style" activities in your social studies class, this is a great free resource to try out! These Google Drive Notebook pages effectively use technology to enhance learning in social studies. This download includes 7+ Google Drive Interactive Notebook pages that are ready to be implemented right away in your US or World History classes! Each page includes links to relevant web sources that students must read and then use to cra
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5th - 10th
Indigenous Peoples' Day
A collection of resources in a 5 slide Google Slides for Indigenous Peoples' Day- 1. A video about what "Indigenous" means-2. A Map of California pre-European contact with a link to a map of the USA pre-contact-3. A video of indigenous children sharing why this day is important to them.-4. Link to Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story
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K - 8th
Harriet Tubman Biography - Reading, Digital INB, Slides & Activities
Bio Spheres are designed to highlight individuals with diverse backgrounds who have made significant contributions to our world. Each resource has a full-suite of resources to fill every need to bring a person to life in the classroom. From activities to reading to instruction to classroom decor -- it's all here! And any new creations for this person will be added to the bundleIn a Bio Sphere you will receive:◈Life Summary Activity◈Portrait & Quote Coloring Page◈Action Shot & Quote Color
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K - 12th
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Also included in: American Civil War -- U.S. History Curriculum Unit Bundle
FREE Midwest Region Sample Pack (Quizzes + Clipart)
This pack is a free sample from the U.S. Regions & States Quiz + Clip Art Bundle and the new Color By State resource. It includes 6 self-grading Google quizzes, 3 printable PDF quizzes, 3 Color By State review worksheets, and 6 high-quality PNG images (unlabeled and with state abbreviations in color, grayscale, and lineart). The printable PDFs include numbered regional maps with the following assessment types:State names given – fill in the state numberState numbers given – fill in the state
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3rd - 6th
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13 Colonies Map Labelling (Print & Digital)
Great for practicing the 13 Colony locations. Simply drag and drop the colony name on the right over top of the correct colored rectangle. If you're interested in more resources pertaining to the 13 Colonies Unit, please check out the links below:13 Colonies Complete BundleSouthern Colonies Resources PackJamestown Colony Resources PackMiddle Colonies Resources PackRoanoke Colony Resources PackNew England Colonies Resources Pack13 Colonies Breakout Slides Group Research ExerciseYou many also be i
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1st - 8th
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FREE Kansas Nebraska Act Map Activity (Print and Digital)
This activity will help students better understand the Kansas-Nebraska Act. They will label and color the blank map version and answer a few questions. Alternatively, students can just color on the coloring page version. It's a great way to incorporate geography in your lesson.What's included with the printed version:Blank Kansas Nebraska Act map for students to label, color, and answer questions (1 page map, 1 page directions, not editable)Map Key (3 pages, not editable)Kansas Nebraska Act Colo
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6th - 11th
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Also included in: Causes of the Civil War Unit Bundle of Lessons, Activities, Maps
Causes of the American Revolution FREEBIE | Articles and Guided Notes
ENGAGE your students as you introduce the Causes of the American Revolutionary War as you guide them through the most important events that led to tensions between Britain and the colonists! With informational articles, guided notes that are differentiated, and vocabulary, students will get a feel for what led to tensions with Britain and all out war!Teaching students with a variety of needs? This resource is perfect if you are teaching a classroom of students with a variety of needs. Higher-lev
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4th - 6th
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