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Free middle school U.S. History lectures
September 11th Attack - Fuse History - Leveled Reading, Activities & Digital INB
Fuse History content is where historical events are brought to life like nowhere else! This time the focus is on the September 11th attacks. The content is written at three different reading levels for enrichment or remediation. From social media profiles to coloring activities this is an all-in-one solution to bring students into the most impactful events of history. And any new creations for this event will be added to the bundle.In a Fuse History activity set you will receive:◈Google Slides E
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K - 12th
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The Holocaust - Fuse History - Leveled Reading & Slides
Fuse History content is where historical events are brought to life like nowhere else! This time the focus is on the Holocaust. The content is written at three different reading levels for enrichment or remediation. From social media profiles to coloring activities this is an all-in-one solution to bring students into the most impactful events of history. And any new creations for this event will be added to the bundle.In a Fuse History activity set you will receive:◈Google Slides Editable Prese
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K - 12th
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Also included in: World War II -- U.S. History Curriculum Unit Bundle
Trail of Tears - Fuse History - Leveled Reading, Slides & Digital INB
Fuse History content is where historical events are brought to life like nowhere else! This time the focus is on the Trail of Tears. The content is written at three different reading levels for enrichment or remediation. From social media profiles to coloring activities this is an all-in-one solution to bring students into the most impactful events of history. And any new creations for this event will be added to the bundle.In a Fuse History activity set you will receive:◈Google Slides Editable
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K - 12th
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Also included in: Westward Expansion -- U.S. History Curriculum Unit Bundle
Northeast Region of United States Presentation FREEBIE
This product gives information about the Northeast Region of the United States, including maps, photographs, & information pertaining to each state of the region.
This presentation is a FREEBIE and if you like this product, please go to my "It's A Vaughnderful Classroom" to check out the whole bundle.
Included with the bundle is a presentation of each of the five regions including: the West, Midwest, Southeast, Southwest, and Northeast regions.
Grades:
2nd - 8th
Life in Slavery PowerPoint and Infographic
FREEBIE!
Condensed lesson summarizing the economics of slavery, the slave trade, and life for free African-Americans in the North and South. Includes editable PowerPoint, coordinating student infographic style note taking sheet, and an answer key.
Feedback and ratings for this freebie are appreciated.
If you like this product, please visit my store for a wide selection of similar PowerPoint and Infographic lessons!
The contents of this download are for use by the customer only. I ask that teac
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5th - 12th
Early American Civilizations (Incans, Mayans, Aztecs) Flipchart
This flipchart introduces the Incan, Mayan, and Aztec civilizations with great visuals and brief descriptions. Perfect for class discussion or lecture. I teach 8th grade but is perfect for any level.
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5th - 12th
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American Colonies Power Point and Exam
This 12 slide Power Point on how the American Colonies were established includes colorful images and maps to support the text. Includes the reasons why Europe colonized America, information on the lost colony of Roanoke, Jamestown, and the major differences between the 3 colonial regions (New England, Middle, Southern). The last slide includes review questions for students' responses orally or in writing as a closure for the presentation. The review questions can also be used as a warm up for
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5th - 10th
Causes of European Exploration and Colonization of North America
This PowerPoint discusses major motives or causes of European exploration and colonization of North America: the Protestant Reformation, mercantilism, and the search for the Northwest Passage. Corresponding notes pages with blanks are available for purchase at my store, USHistoryBuff.
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5th - 11th
Unit 1 - Why Do We Study History & Thinking Like A Historian
This interactive bundle through google classroom allows for easy grading, measuring student growth, and calibrating where students are at. Our lesson plans are centered on giving students critical thinking skills while thinking of multiple ways of ways of engaging students.GOALS:1. Why should we study history? 2. How do historians study and reconstruct the past?3. What expectations and skills do I need to develop to be successful?
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7th - 10th
Colonial America Notes (13 Colonies), 13 colonies notes, teacher guides, notes
Are you new to teaching social studies and need a quick overview of what to teach? Or maybe you're a veteran but looking for a quick refresher? Whatever your need, these notes are for you. Revised and up to date on Texas TEKS.Quick Disclaimer- This product was created for teacher use only. As a history teacher and mentor, I know how hard it is to find the "Cliff Notes" version for each unit of American History that you need to teach, especially if you teach multiple subjects. Time is not always
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3rd - 8th
Emancipation Proclamation - An Introduction
This is an introductory lesson to the Emancipation Proclamation for students in elementary school. It provides clear information as a resource for teachers in the primary grades to guide a discussion and makes a great resource sheet for intermediate students to read. The second page offers graphics from the first and last page of the actual document.
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1st - 6th
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The New Republic - George Washington's Presidency Powerpoint
This powerpoint covers the Presidency of George Washington and the early debates of the New Republic. In the powerpoint are Washington's cabinet, the difference between Federalist and Democratic-Republicans, the debate over the National Bank, and the biography/death of Alexander Hamilton. Also the French Revolution is briefly covered and America's response. Lastly, George Washington's Farewell address and legacy are covered.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
Brown v the Board of Education and the Little Rock Nine
Hook students on the topic of the day by asking them to analyze the images found on envelopes! Students will collect facts about the Supreme Court ruling Brown v. Board of Education and the crisis at Little Rock’s Central High School by analyzing two first day covers (envelopes with commemorative stamps, appropriate postmark and artwork) By using the teacher provided questions and quotes from the events students will understand how the events are tied together. Students will also see that non vi
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5th - 12th
Hyperdoc - James Monroe & the Monroe Doctrine
Topics Covered On this Hyperdoc:-JAMES MONROE’S PRESIDENCY-FOREIGN POLICY PROBLEMS-THE MONROE DOCTRINEWelcome to the World of Hyperdocs!These slides were designed to allow your students to learn about historical topics at their own pace, while also promoting digital learning and higher order thinking. I’ve been using Hyperdocs for my classrooms for years, and it’s incredible to see how quickly and easily students are able to navigate these slides. Hyperdocs are a perfect alternative to typical c
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6th - 12th
French and Indian War
This resource can be used as a basic review for Middle Schoolers, or, it can be used as a full lesson for Elementary students. This is also a great resource for homeschoolers.
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3rd - 8th
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Harlem Renaissance and Zora Neale Hurston
Students will read a Harlem Renaissance newspaper article The New Negro, then analyze the first day cover (envelope with commemorative stamp, appropriate postmark and artwork) to identify Zora Neale Hurston. After reading an excerpt of How it Feels to Be Colored Me, students will discuss and support if Zora represents The New Negro of the Harlem Renaissance era. Discussion questions, concluding activity and teacher notes are included
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5th - 11th
Hanging Around the Three Branches
UPDATED: Hanging Around the Three Branches brings the tedious task of learning about the three branches of government into the realm of interesting for students. Prior to creating their mobiles, students will use the United States Constitution to complete a worksheet on each branch of government. Once students have a basic concept of the three branches, they create mobiles. Students will use required information, such as terms of office, qualifications for office, positions within each branc
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7th - 12th
Supreme Court Case: T.L.O. v. New Jersey
This lesson includes a PowerPoint and simple graphic organizer that explains the context of a landmark Supreme Court case related to the 4th Amendment. Students learn about the background info, rulings, and reasoning of the Supreme Court in the Case of T.L.O. vs New Jersey and the precedent set.
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7th - 12th
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Prohibition and the Birth of NASCAR
Prohibition and the 18th Amendment are topics often covered in U.S. History classes, however, many people do not know that NASCAR started as a direct result of prohibition. This lesson can be a fun and enriching way to incorporate one of America’s fastest growing sports into discussion of a U.S. History classroom.
Included are a Teacher Guide, Teacher Presentation, and Student Handout.
If you like this lesson you might also like my Wendell Scott NASCAR's First African American Lesson available
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6th - 12th
Prelude to the War of 1812
An animated powerpoint with Cloze-style notes to teach the causes of the War of 1812 focusing on the four main causes: impressment, embargo, War Hawks, and Problems with the Native Americans. Involves historical favorites: Jefferson, Madison, Napoleon, William Henry Harrison, Tecumseh.
Includes a follow-up pop quiz.
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7th - 11th
Ida B. Wells and Lynching
This lesson challenges students to make connections between a 1936 poem turned into song, to the work of Ida B. Wells for a national anti-lynching law. Students will first analyze a first day cover (envelope containing a commemorative stamp honoring Wells, with appropriate postmark and artwork) to discover who Ida B. Wells was. Next they will analyze the poem, "Strange Fruit" to interpret images of lynching though the word is never used. Through a series of quotes and a letter students will disc
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8th - 12th
A Brief History of Money
This PPT, created by Reid Frederickson, describes the evolution of money around the world to the form we use today in the United States.
It starts with the earliest form of exchange: bartering. It then shows the progression, from using various commodities, such as cowrie shells in China, tally sticks in England, stones in the Pacific islands, to today's use of paper currency and electronic forms of exchange in the United States and around the world.
There are 26 slides with pictures, descriptio
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
US History 8 Road to the Revolution PowerPoint
Follows the 8th grade US History 2012 TEKS.
Yellow text indicates to the student that it needs to be written down in the fill in the blank notes. Great accommodations for students of all learning types. I have had very positive feedback from this powerpoint.
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8th
Harry Truman & Jackie Robinson - Who Started the Civil Rights Movement?
Hook students on the topic of the day by asking them to analyze the images found on envelopes! President Truman issued an Executive Order to integrate the military and Black baseball player Jackie Robinson was hired by the White Brooklyn Dodgers. By collecting facts found on the two first day covers (envelopes with commemorative stamps, appropriate postmark and artwork), reading Executive Order 9981, and taking part in a teacher led discussion, students can draw conclusions as to which event sta
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5th - 12th
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