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U.S. History Common Core RI.11-12.2 resources
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Activity: Primary Source Analysis and Questions
The Declaration of Independence can be a daunting document for teachers to explain to students, but this primary source lesson will help students understand the major themes and concepts within the document itself. Though Thomas Jefferson's Declaration was written in the 18th century, this worksheet has proven to be a fantastic, big-picture way for today's students to study such an important writing without becoming overwhelmed. The Declaration is really just a big "break-up letter" from the co
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7th - 12th
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U.S. History | Gilded Age | Robber Barons or Captains of Industry Activity
This is a document based activity for the Gilded Age Unit. Students will work independently or in pairs/groups to:1) Introduction: Read a short 1 paragraph biography about Carnegie, Rockefeller & J.P. Morgan. Complete a short video activity.2) Read approximately 10 Primary Source Document excerpts and examine 2 political cartoons. (sources included: Carnegie's "Wealth", Ida Tarbell, Sherman Anti-Trust Act, Political Cartoons and MORE....)3) While reading the primary sources, students will fi
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8th - 11th
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September 11 Inquiry Jigsaw Lesson: Living in Post 9/11 World
AboutI developed this lesson plan when I discovered that my students (not yet born when 9/11 happened) knew about the events of that horrible day, but had no understanding of the enormous impact those events have had on our everyday lives. They viewed it as a tragic event that was far removed from their own lives. Yet for many adults, we can point to September 11 as a clear before-and-after marker for our generation. Through this 3-day lesson, students collaborate with a small group to become an
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9th - 12th
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Salem Witch Trials Escape Room
Looking for an exciting way to introduce the Salem Witch Trials to your students? This challenging lock box activity is designed to accompany history lessons on the Salem Witch Trials or The Crucible play. I love introducing The Crucible with this escape because it stirs students' interest in the accusations and evidence for the Salem trials. Premise: students have recently discovered an ancestor of theirs was the first person in Salem hanged for witchcraft. They want to know about her, and as
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: Salem Witch Trials Escape - Digital & Print
Speech to the Virginia Convention by Patrick Henry: Reading Game, Appeals, Test
Are your students bored with some of the early American literature? Looking for something to spice up Patrick Henry's "Speech to the Virginia Convention"? Try out this unit, which will keep students engaged with the text while also allowing them to have some fun!What's included:► Detailed lesson plans► Common Core Standards alignment► Competition Game Cards - Instead of you lecturing on the speech, students will be sifting through the speech to find answers in order to gain puzzle pieces. The f
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: American Literature Full Year Curriculum Plus Writing & More BUNDLE
Of Plymouth Plantation Excerpts by William Bradford - Examine Primary Text
Looking for a new way to spice up the colonial primary text "Of Plymouth Plantation" by William Bradford? This lesson plan is the answer to revamping this piece into something engaging and fun for today's teens.What's included: ►Daily, step-by-step instructions► 3 page excerpt from "Of Plymouth Plantation" by William Bradford► Matching audio links for each excerpt to use with struggling readers.► Reading quiz in 2 versions with answer key and editable PowerPoint► Song/poem/parody option to summa
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8th - 12th
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2025 Presidential Inaugural Address Activities Worksheet
Invite students to be active citizens by viewing the 2025 Presidential Inaugural Address, predicting, analyzing, evaluating, and discussing it throughout with this complete activity kit.As a BONUS you also get the State of the Union Analysis Kit to use the other three years! Both kits include mix-and-match activities that can be scaled up or down to challenge students at their level and to fit your time constraints. And these kits have been universally designed to use year after year. How easy i
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Civics and Government Inquiry Full Course Curriculum for High School
1920s American Culture "Roaring 20's"- Cooperative “Meet & Greet”
This is a fun and interactive activity your secondary U.S. history students will love! Students will participate in a cooperative “meet and greet” with popular celebrities of the 1920s to learn about the popular culture of the '"Roaring '20s". Both Print & Digital (Google Drive) versions are included! Buyer Feedback:Wonderful exercise! Perfect for getting students engaged and moving!Each student will be assigned a “celebrity” and read aloud their biography to the students in the class as th
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9th - 12th
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The Crucible Engaging Activities - 12 Pre-Reading & Post-Reading Tasks
Looking for some fun, unique, and engaging activities to supplement The Crucible? These activities are perfect for learning background information before reading the play and assessing students' understanding after studying the play.Pre-reading activities include:❶ A history video viewing guide that corresponds with Salem Witch Trials documentary from the History Channel with answer key.❷ a handout where students determine which information is true, false, or simply opinionated about the history
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9th - 12th
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The Battle of Yorktown: American Revolution: Reading Passages + Activities
In this lesson students will learn about the Battle of Yorktown, the last major battle of the American Revolution and the eventual surrender of Cornwallis to Washington. Throughout the lesson there is a writing prompt, graphics, illustrations, graphic organizers, maps, readings and comprehension questions for students to complete.--> Want all of my American Revolution lessons in one BIG money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!!Battles of the American RevolutionThe Battle of Saratog
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7th - 12th
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Civil Rights Movement BROWN v BOARD OF EDUCATION - Source Analysis & Readings
This BUNDLE includes six primary source analysis and informational text reading worksheets related to the famous civil rights case, “Brown vs Board of Education” that desegregated all public schools in the United States. All the worksheets include critical thinking questions and both printable and digital versions are included. "I love the format of these activities and how the information is presented!" BuddyPurchase Includes: • Brown V Board of Education Introductory Reading • Key Excerpts Fro
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9th - 12th
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Colonial American Literature Unit: John Smith and William Bradford
Need something to spice up older colonial American literature? This lesson packet is your answer to making "A Description of New England" by John Smith and "Of Plymouth Plantation" by William Bradford relevant, engaging, and fun for today's teens."A Description of New England" by John Smith lessons contain the following:► Step-by-step instructions for each day► Excerpts from "A Description of New England" by John Smith neatly printed onto 4 sheets - they can be double-sided and stapled. This al
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: American Literature Full Year Curriculum Plus Writing & More BUNDLE
Ben Franklin Unit: Autobiography Excerpts, Activities, Vocab, Aphorisms, Test
Looking for a way to teach Benjamin Franklin's Life and his Autobiography with excerpts instead of covering the entire work? This lesson features 2 key excerpts from Franklin's autobiography that will not only get students thinking about the past but will also challenge them to follow Franklin's footsteps for productivity. It also includes "The Whistle" by him and lots of activities to reinforce the material.► Step-by-step instructions for each day► Excerpts from The Autobigoraphy of Benjamin Fr
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8th - 12th
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Land Bridge Theory of Migration: Asia to North America: Reading Passages
Students will be able to understand the effects of the ice age on the levels of the oceans waters, identify the Bering Strait, and understand that a land bridge between Asia and North America existed at the Bering Strait. Maps of these routes are included throughout the lesson.--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!ContinentsGeography Unit Bundle: Earth, Pangea, North & South America, Asia, Arctic, PolesLand Bridge The
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7th - 12th
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The Gettysburg and Second Inaugural Addresses: Practice with Rhetorical Analysis
Among the most significant speeches of American History is President Abraham Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address. Given on March 4, 1965, less than six weeks before his assassination, the speech is noted for its short length, powerful message and numerous rhetorical devices. It offers students insight into the complex dilemmas facing a newly elected second-term president, presiding over a war-torn nation. Lincoln’s speech serves two purposes- to reflect on the effects of the Civil War and to envi
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Rhetorical Analysis Bundle for AP Lang
6 Tools for Teaching FDR's Four Freedoms Speech / Print + Digital / 68 questions
President Franklin D. Roosevelt's 1941 State of the Union is best remembered as the Four Freedoms Speech. The historical context of this speech coupled with Roosevelt's vision for a better world make the speech memorable, teachable, and relevant. As an English language arts teacher, I am always looking for opportunities to help students analyze rhetoric, work with informational and nonfiction texts, and focus on complex texts that still resonate with modern readers. The Four Freedoms Speech acco
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11th - 12th
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Veterans Day Soldiers Web Project | Note-taking Lessons
Internet research project for middle school and high school: A great way to teach note-taking skills using critical thinking while learning about soldiers and veterans. This web project teaches the literacy skills of skimming, reading, and note-taking through note-mapping. Students choose from a variety of topics; you choose the amount of detail you're looking for. Plus your students learn a way of note taking that not only inspires critical thinking, it provides a visual overview of the topic a
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8th - 11th
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Thomas Paine's The Crisis No. 1 Questions, Prompts, SOAPTone, and Google Form
Thomas Paine's famed The American Crisis is a classic piece of American rhetoric, and using the text in history or English language arts is a great way to expose students to foundational documents and seminal texts. This lesson includes an excerpt from The Crisis No. 1 with opportunities for rhetorical analysis, writing, and test prep. Includes analytical and rhetorical writing prompts and an easy-to-use rubric, analysis questions, and SOAPSTone analysis. The 20+ reading questions come in severa
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9th - 12th
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WWII Dilemmas
World War II activity.Great for World War II that forces students to think critically!Students are given five scenarios that involve World War II, the Holocaust, and its aftermath. Then they are asked to answer a series of thought provoking moral questions. Each story is based on a true event and the real stories are also provided. Extension suggestions and a lesson plan are included. Scenarios based on the real life stories of:Adolf EichmannDora BruderMarthe CohnFrancois MitterrandCharles de
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: My Entire Store
Causes of the Great Depression Lecture | NOTES | Assessment | Print & Digital
Students will be able to understand the causes of the Great Depression in this engaging and informative presentation. Here is what one buyer says about this resource: “This was a great resource. My students were engaged and it worked out to be a great lesson!” – Heather*This product includes both a print and digital version compatible with Google Classroom. Both teacher and students directions are included. Simply share the resources with your students via Google or Google Classroom. Students wi
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8th - 11th
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JFK's Inaugural Address Instructional Pack / Print + Digital / 45+ questions
Before students ever read President John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address, they know: "Ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country."Building on this prior knowledge is a great way to engage students in reading and analyzing this speech. Because of its brevity, rhetoric, and continued relevance, this is a great text for close reading in the classroom. As an English language arts teacher, I am always looking for opportunities to help students analyze rhetoric, work
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11th - 12th
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The Holocaust INTERNET LAB WEBQUEST Activity - World War II - Print & Digital
This is an engaging and student-centered Webquest about the Jewish Holocaust during World War II. Buyer Feedback"Excellent and engaging resource!"In this four-page internet lab activity, students will be guided to interactive websites that include videos and text to find answers to important questions. Internet access and sound are required. Students will complete a writing assessment to demonstrate their knowledge of the Holocaust. Both Print & Digital (Google drive) versions are included!
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9th - 12th
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DISTANCE LEARNING U.S. Constitution Step by Step -- Article I Worksheet
Fully differentiated into two learning levels, this detailed Article I Worksheet provides students with more than a dozen pages of close reading activities that require them to dive deep into a key primary source: Article I of the U.S. Constitution! And now, students can complete the worksheet online as a TpT Digital Activity!Liven up your government teaching with this guided Constitution worksheet that takes students through the details of Article I, all about the legislative branch. These work
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10th - 12th
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Also included in: DISTANCE LEARNING U.S. Constitution Step by Step: Articles I-VII BUNDLE
DISTANCE LEARNING U.S. Constitution Step by Step: Articles I-VII BUNDLE
6 Worksheet sets providing hundreds of close reading free response questions to take students step by step through the entire original U.S. Constitution! All worksheets requiring critical thinking and embed historical thinking skills along the way! Includes extensive teaching notes and a full answer key for each worksheet! There are individual worksheets for Articles I-V, with Articles VI and VII combined into one worksheet, making six resources in all. Students can complete all worksheets fully
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10th - 12th
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