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U.S. History resources for Microsoft Word and for GATE
Locomotive by Brian Floca - Primary GATE Unit with Caldecott STEAM!
Another amazing Caldecott book and another load of opportunities across the curriculum for our primary GATE kids: hands-on and participatory activities, critical thinking, creativity, art and graphic design, and always best practices in gifted education. I’ve used this unit with 2nd graders, and it will definitely stretch to 3rd grade GATE.
You get 35+ pages of instructions, critical thinking questions and activities, and ready-to-print student activity sheets—assuredly more than you’ll ever
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2nd - 4th
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"Party Through the Decades" Research Project
This is a great cooperative group or even independent research project for Social Studies! What a great way to wrap up the school year or just challenge some Gifted and Talented Students throughout the year. All the while learning about history, pop culture, economics, and trends of our history. They end with a fun party incorporating historical events and people of the decade, as well as, trends in fashion, music, foods, and the entire culture of the decade!
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4th - 12th
American Revolution Hyperdoc (Part 2)
This hyperdoc will give your students a better understanding of the following five topics.The 1st and 2nd Continental CongressPaul Revere's RideBattles of Lexington and ConcordThe Battle of Bunker HillThe Declaration of IndependenceIt is a collection of videos and articles to help your students get a deeper knowledge, with some guiding questions along the way. The "apply" part will be at the teacher discretion. I have the students select two of the four events and dive deeper into those. They ch
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4th - 9th
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13 Colonies (Colonial Life) Artifact Research Project
This is a really fun, rigorous, and engaging project that allows students to research a specific person or event from the Colonial Era in American History. The students begin by choosing a topic, researching their selected topic, and identifying artifacts to share with their classmates. Also within the project, students will take meaningful notes, identify sources, create a bibliography, and create a written response. The project can be adapted to fit all learners and accommodate each teacher's
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5th - 11th
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Can You Pass the Ellis Island Immigrant Feature Profile Test?
The Feature Profile Test was a wooden block puzzle test administered to Ellis Island immigrants because IQ tests involved language translation issues. Instead, the Feature Profile Test became an instant nonverbal IQ assessment. The Feature Profile was made from wooden blocks that—if placed in the proper order—formed the profile of a human face.
According to the Smithsonian Magazine, this test was used at Ellis Island in the early 1900’s to keep out “feeble-minded” immigrants. The idea was th
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3rd - 12th, Adult Education
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American Revolution Hyperdoc (Part 1)
This hyperdoc will give your students a better understanding of the following four topics.The Proclamation of 1763TaxesThe Boston MassacreThe Boston Tea PartyIt is a collection of videos and articles to help your students get a deeper knowledge, with some guiding questions along the way. The "apply" part will be at the teacher discretion. I have the students select two of the four events and dive deeper into those. They choose project options from a digital choice board(linked in hyperdoc)
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4th - 9th
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![Preview of The Transcontinental Railroad (Reader Participation Script)" [*New Book Trailer]](https://ecdn.teacherspayteachers.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=avif,quality=70,width=525,height=525,onerror=redirect/thumbitem/The-Transcontinental-Railroad-Reader-Participation-Script-New-Book-Trailer--380392-1628132035/750f-380392-1.jpg)
The Transcontinental Railroad (Reader Participation Script)" [*New Book Trailer]
Check out the New Book Trailer (+13 Rating): [All profits from this work go to the Homeless.] This is a very fun and sophisticated Readers Theater Pariticipation script. It involves a large audience, as many participants are directly required, and the audience also participates throughout the play. It is set in the fictitious town of Promontory (at the saloon), and explores several themes from the building of the Transcontinental Railroad. The full title is, "The Transcontinental Railroad T
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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![Preview of "The Lost Gold Mine (A Rdrs Th Participation Script)" [*New Book Trailer]](https://ecdn.teacherspayteachers.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=avif,quality=70,width=525,height=525,onerror=redirect/thumbitem/-The-Lost-Gold-Mine-A-Rdrs-Th-Participation-Script-New-Book-Trailer--3496022-1628130434/750f-3496022-1.jpg)
"The Lost Gold Mine (A Rdrs Th Participation Script)" [*New Book Trailer]
[OUR MOST POPULAR SCRIPT, AND ONE OF THE BEST OUT THERE!]Check out the New Book Trailer (+13 Rating): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE7yE0KDIeo&t=4s[All profits from this work go to the Homeless. A bonus script is included.] This is a reader's theater/participation play that explores the theme of California's Gold Rush. It has all the usual characters that you would find in a good melodrama or participation play. It involves about 25 students who are directly involved, and there are even a
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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O'Captain, My Captain/Frederick Douglass
In this activity, students compare and contrast the two poems, "O'Captain, My Captain" by Walt Whitman and "Frederick Douglass" by Robert Hayden. Discussion and comprehension questions are included. Specific skills targeted include: Vocabulary, symbolism, divergent thinking, conflict analysis, poetic elements.
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6th - 9th
Founding Fathers Trading Cards - Social Studies - American History - Revolution
This is a simple project that will make your classroom walls less boring! The project has students make trading cards (how many is up to you) of various Founding Fathers and some Framers.
I assign this project on Day 1 of my unit on the Revolutionary War, and collect it two weeks later.
This lesson is 1 page and simply contains the instructions.
When the trading cards are finally submitted by the students, I love holding up some cards and reading quotes to the class from these brave men. Fo
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5th - 11th
By the Great Horn Spoon! Literature Unit
This series of interesting questions follows the book By the Great Horn Spoon! chapter by chapter. There is also a section of key vocabulary words for each chapter-page numbers for each word are noted in parentheses. This unit will guide students to higher-level thinking and allow them to get the most out of this lively adventurous book. There is space in this packet for student responses and a chart to track the key characters in the book can be found at the end of the packet. Enjoy!
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4th - 5th
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1960 unit lesson plans
This six page document covers lessons and ideas to use with my 1960 PowerPoint unit. However, it may also be used by itself. Activities include classroom projects, skit suggestions
, extra credit ideas, art projects, and research ideas.Please see the PowerPoint products at my store on www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/Robin_Lofton
Industrial Revolution Project
Students make a model of an invention from the American Industrial Revolution.
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8th
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Monroe Doctrine Close Reading and Socratic Seminar
Advanced level and text-dependent questions for "The Monroe Doctrine." Ideal for US History classes. Basic level text-dependent questions are included, followed by a more advanced level Socratic Seminar.
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5th - 12th
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AP US Government and Politics Supreme Court Case Movie Production
Not sure why thumbnails look off... this assignment focuses on the 15 cases that are part of the APGOPO redesign. It's pretty simple, I have the kids do most of the creative work! However, I have learned I need to have SPECIFIC directions for them to create valuable movies, which is why the directions included are so detailed. I have found it's easiest to have the students share the movie with me on Google classroom or put it on YouTube. I have them do the work independently- not so much in clas
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9th - 12th
New World Explorers: Report and Contract of Choice Activities
This is a contract of 20 choices to along with a brief written report assignment for our European Explorers unit in US History.
The students must complete a report with note cards & a bibliography for 65 points (or a "D"). To earn a better grade, they choose alternate activities within various learning modalities to improve their points.
You, of course, can add your own choices. I had another 8 or so ideas, but they were dependent on materials that I have in my classroom, so I deleted them
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4th - 8th
Excellent Transcontinental Railroad Reader w/ ?s-Great Add to a Civil War Unit!
Excellent Transcontinental Railroad Reader with Questions is a great addition to a Civil War or Post Civil War Unit- This 2 page reader with accompanying check for understanding includes information about the following:The journey out West before completion of the Transcontinental railroad (challenges)Early advocates of the Transcontinental railroadReasoning for a transcontinental railroadBuilding of the transcontinental railroad and challengesThe Chinese and other workers who built the transcon
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Causes of American Revolution & Modern Times Project
This is an amazingly fun project that has strong ties to modern day and relevant to the students. This lesson has students research the primary causes of the American Revolution, and then extend their learning into modern taxes and protests. The students create a digital presentation that demonstrates what they've learned.This is a great project for individuals or groups. You can adapt the project to fit your book, content, and teaching style.
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6th - 11th
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Regions of Alabama Project
This is an independent learning contract that can be used for students to complete when learning about the regions of Alabama. The dates can be changed to fit the needs of your classroom and scholars.
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4th
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The War of 1812 - Individualized Unit
Passion Pursuits are individualized units based upon students' interests. When studying personal interests in greater depth, students also are able to develop research skills and skills involved in the creation of various products.
Many experts in the field of gifted education (Renzulli, Betts, Feldhusen, Van Taseel-Baska) include investigating personal interests as part of their gifted curriculum models.
Passion Pursuits allow teachers to differentiate for students - whether they are gifted,
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3rd - 6th
Presidential Analysis/Critique Project
Students will work independently or with a partner to evaluate and critique a randomly selected modern U.S. President's administration. Everything needed to have students begin this project (detailed description of presidential roles in multiple areas, numbered list for random student presidential assignments and rubric are included).Students will need internet access or a library to complete this project.The final project can be a powerpoint, scrap book, video ( brief documentary), poster etc.
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10th - 12th
Westward Expansion Board Game
Students will create their own board game based on one of the trails used during Westward Expansion. Research is required for the question cards. This assignment requires a lot of planning and research on the students' part.
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9th - 12th
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Close Reading: Gettysburg Address
Increase student literacy skills and content knowledge comprehension with this close reading on the Gettysburg Address. This reading also challenges students to draw connections between this important speech and the Declaration of Independence. It's perfect for any unit on the Civil War or foundational documents in United States history.A sample answer key is included on pages 3-4!
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8th - 11th
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Northeast US Geography Odyssey Project
This is a social studies project meant to have the students explore a question about the Northeast region. The student projects are open ended, but guided with suggestions. This is a word document so the entire plan can be modified to suit your students' needs.
Included is:
-Project idea page (suggestions)
-Project rubric
-Project Plan (for students to submit a project for consideration)
-Visible Thinking Brainstorm sheet (Think/Wonder/Explore)
-Resource page to collect information on resources
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5th - 8th
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