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High school other (social studies) lessons for Easel Activities
Dred Scott Decision, Lincoln-Douglas Debates, Election of 1860, Fort Sumter
What finally started the Civil War? Your students will research, analyze, and use their critical thinking skills to read the passages and complete the scaffolding questions. They will use details from the text and knowledge of Social Studies to brainstorm details and arguments to determine the South's reasons for secession and what finally causes the start of the Civil War!Looking for the digital, 1:1 version of this resource? Find it here!The Last Straw Google Drive ASSLIncluded in this resou
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: Civil War UNIT BUNDLE
Andrew Jackson, Election of 1828, Jacksonian Democracy, and the Spoils System
How did Andrew Jackson shape his presidency? Your students will analyze the close-reading passages to understand the circumstances surrounding and the outcome of the Election of 1828. They will identify who the candidates were, what happened in the election, who won, and how Jackson shaped his presidency. They will complete the questions and graphic organizer(s) based on the reading and graphic organizers in this engaging lesson and activity!Included in this resource:• Cover Page• Types of Jo
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: Age of Jackson UNIT BUNDLE
Missouri Compromise, Compromise of 1850, Kansas Nebraska Act, Fugitive Slave Law
How did Congress compromise over the issue of slavery? Your students will research and analyze documents and complete the scaffolding questions. They will use their inferential skills to make predictions about the successes or failures of the Missouri Compromise, Compromise of 1850, and Kansas-Nebraska Act in this engaging lesson and activity!Looking for the digital, 1:1 version of this resource? Find it here!Enslavement Compromises Google Drive ASSLIncluded in this resource:• Title page • Do
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: Civil War UNIT BUNDLE
The Truman Show (1998) and Plato's Allegory of the Cave: Common Core Aligned
This product introduces the movie, The Truman Show, by recounting the key details of Plato's Allegory of the Cave. The story is adapted and condensed for the students. I have also included a video link to the EDTed Talk video that explains the allegory. The story will provide a paradigm by which to view the film for the class. After the introduction using Plato's Allegory of the Cave, the students will then watch the film and answer 17-questions. After the film, the students are asked to make 3
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Bleeding Kansas, John Brown, Raid on Harpers Ferry
Aim: What was the cause of "Bleeding Kansas?" Your students will research, analyze, and use their critical thinking skills to read about John Brown and Bleeding Kansas to complete the scaffolding questions. They will examine and analyze the details and causes in this interactive activity. ★★ Looking for the digital, 1:1 version of this resource? Find it here!Bleeding Kansas Google Drive ASSLIncluded in this resource:• Title page • Do Now - Quote Analysis: students answer questions based on qu
Grades:
5th - 9th
Also included in: Civil War UNIT BUNDLE
Causes of the Civil War Interactive Stations Activity
Causes of the Civil War Interactive Stations ActivityGet your students moving and engaged by taking your students through an interactive stations activity on the Causes of the Civil War!The activity consists of EIGHT interactive and differentiated stations that can either be combined or broken up into smaller/larger stations to suit your needs. The activity also comes with a notes/important connections section for each station and corresponding analysis/critical thinking guiding questions. The e
Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Manifest Destiny - Oregon Trail, Mormon Trail, Mountain Men, 49ers
Why did certain groups of people move west? Which trails did they travel on? Your students will analyze the primary/secondary source documents that describe the groups and circumstances surrounding migration west. They will complete the graphic organizer based on the documents and their knowledge of Social Studies in this engaging lesson and activity!Grab a free Oregon Trail reading passage here!Included in this resource:• Cover Page• Student centered Do Now question • Document Analysis and co
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: Manifest Destiny UNIT BUNDLE
Louisiana Purchase
Why was the purchase of the Louisiana Territory significant in American history? Students will analyze the close-reading passages and maps to understand the causes and effects the purchase of the Louisiana Territory had on the nation. They will also decide if Thomas Jefferson was going against his strict interpretation of the Constitution while buying the territory in this engaging lesson and activity!Included in this resource:• Cover Page• Student-centered Do Now questions using map skills• T
Grades:
5th - 9th
Also included in: Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, War Hawks, War of 1812 UNIT BUNDLE
Texas Revolution: Texas, Battle of the Alamo, and the Lone Star Republic
Why did Texas fight for independence? Your students will analyze primary/secondary source documents that describe aspects of the Texas Revolution including the Battle of the Alamo, the Battle at San Jacinto, and the creation of the Lone Star Republic. They will complete the scaffolding questions based on the documents and their knowledge of Social Studies in this fun and engaging lesson! Looking for the digital, 1:1 version of this resource? Find it here!Texas Revolution Google Drive ASSLInclud
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: Manifest Destiny UNIT BUNDLE
James Monroe and the Era of Good Feelings
What was the Era of Good Feelings? How did James Monroe's presidency promote national unity? Students will analyze the close-reading passage to understand the issues and events that contributed to the perception of the Era of Good Feelings. They will study James Monroe and surrounding issues of his presidency including significant court cases. Students will complete the graphic organizer(s) based on the reading in this engaging lesson and activity!Included in this resource:• Cover Page• Stud
Grades:
5th - 9th
Also included in: Age of Jackson UNIT BUNDLE
Thomas Jefferson, Barbary Pirates, and the Embargo Act of 1807
What was President Jefferson's foreign policy? How did President Jefferson solve problems with Great Britain and France? Students will analyze the close-reading passages to understand the causes and effects of the Embargo Act and the desire for Thomas Jefferson to keep the country isolated. Students will also decide what toll the failure of the Embargo Act took on the presidency of Thomas Jefferson, if any, in this engaging lesson and activity!Included in this resource:• Cover Page• Student-c
Grades:
5th - 9th
Also included in: Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, War Hawks, War of 1812 UNIT BUNDLE
Andrew Jackson, John Quincy Adams, Election of 1824, Corrupt Bargain
Why was the election of 1824 significant? What was the "corrupt bargain?" Your students will analyze the close-reading passage and primary source document to understand the circumstances surrounding and the outcome of the Election of 1824 in this engaging lesson and activity!Included in this resource:• Cover Page• Election of 1824 graphic organizer with student centered Do Now scaffolding questions• The Election of 1824 reading passage with corresponding scaffolding questions• Changes after th
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: Age of Jackson UNIT BUNDLE
Geography—World Religions: A Comparison Study on Judaism, Christianity, & Islam
An engaging and interesting comparison of the three great present-day monotheistic world religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. (INCLUDES EASEL ACTIVITY)Bundle & Save Here World Religions BundleTHIS LESSON INCLUDES:World Religions Chart (Student Notes)World Religions Chart (Teacher Guide)Venn Diagram (Student Notes)Venn Diagram (Teacher Guide)Aesthetic & Interesting Informational Handouts on Judaism, Christianity, and IslamTeacher Instructions (Lesson detail Introduction and Proced
Grades:
5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Bundle for Katrina- World Religions
Manifest Destiny and Reasons Why People Moved West
What is Manifest Destiny? Why did people move west? Your students will analyze the meaning of manifest destiny and brainstorm the various reasons for movement to the west in this engaging lesson and activity!Looking for the digital, 1:1 version of this resource? Find it here!Manifest Destiny and Why People Moved West Google Drive ASSLIncluded in this resource:• Cover Page• Student centered Do Now questions - what is destiny?• 1820 Territorial Map Analysis with scaffolding question• Manifest De
Grades:
5th - 9th
Also included in: Manifest Destiny UNIT BUNDLE
Progressive Era Muckrakers Stations Activity
Progressive Era Muckrakers Stations ActivityGet your students moving and engaged by taking your students through an interactive stations activity with primary sources on the Progressive Era Muckrakers!The activity consists of EIGHT interactive and differentiated stations that can either be combined or broken up into smaller/larger stations to suit your needs. The activity also comes with a notes/important connections section for each station and corresponding analysis/critical thinking guiding q
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education
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California Gold Rush and 49ers
Why did people move to California? Your students will read and analyze the documents pertaining to the California gold rush including details on forty-niners, life in mining camps, life for miners from other cultures, and the impact of the gold rush on different nationalities and the United States. They will complete the scaffolding questions and graphic web organizer based on the lesson and their knowledge of Social Studies in this engaging lesson and activity!Looking for the digital, 1:1 ver
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: Manifest Destiny UNIT BUNDLE
Latin American Revolutions Stations Activity
Latin American Revolutions Stations ActivityGet your students moving and engaged by taking your students through an introduction to the Latin American Revolutions!The activity consists of SIX interactive and differentiated stations that can either be combined or broken up into smaller/larger stations to suit your needs. The activity also comes with a notes/important connections section for each station and corresponding analysis/critical thinking guiding questions. The six interactive stations w
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: Latin American Revolutions Bundle
Industrial Revolution - Erie Canal, Roads, Railroads
How did the Erie Canal, canals, roads, and railroads help to link the United States together? Students will complete the scaffolding questions based on the reading passages discussing the ways in which canals, roads, and railroads help to unify the United States. They will then create a postcard imagining they are a person taking, building, or observing someone using a newly built canal, road, or railroad. A fun and engaging lesson and activity!Included in this resource:• Cover Page• Student-
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: Industrial Revolution in America UNIT BUNDLE
Limited Government and the Separation of Powers
How are the powers of the three branches of government separated? Students will research and understand the meaning of limited government and the separation of powers between three branches of government in this engaging lesson and activity!Included in this resource:• Title page • Do Now student-centered situational scenario• Principle #2 Limited Government scaffolded notes & creation of political cartoon application• Principle #3 Separation of Powers reading passage with scaffolding questi
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: Constitution UNIT BUNDLE
Geography: Central and South America Scavenger Hunt Intro Activity (Easel)
This lesson is easy enough for 5th graders to understand yet works well with students up to grade 12. Modifications can be made as needed. Get the Scavenger Hunt Bundle and Save HereStudents will find this scavenger hunt on Central and South America both fun and motivating, It will encourage students to examine the physical, political, economic, and cultural characteristics of Central and South America. This is the perfect introductory activity to begin your unit.For this activity, provide each
Grades:
5th - 12th
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Also included in: NEW! Geography Scavenger Hunt Bundle + 2 Freebies
WWII-Homefront Stations Activity
WWII - Homefront Stations Activity - Completely Student-ledGet your students moving and engaged by taking your students through the major topics of the Homefront!The activity consists of 10 different stations that can be either combined or broken up into smaller/larger stations to suit your needs. The activity also comes with a note page for each station and corresponding analysis/critical thinking question packet. In addition, a link is provided to a spotify playlist created for this activity t
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Types:
Also included in: WWII Stations Activity Bundle Pack
Manifest Destiny, Oregon Trail, Santa Fe Trail, Mormon Trail, Risks and Results
Why was traveling west a risk? Students will brainstorm, identify, and analyze the the details of trails west, the risks involved, and the rewards and results that came from traveling west. They will complete the graphic organizer(s) based on the documents, presented notes, and their knowledge of Social Studies in this engaging lesson and activity!Looking for the digital, 1:1 version of this resource? Find it here!Trails West: A Closer Look Google Drive ASSLIncluded in this resource:• Cover Pa
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: Manifest Destiny UNIT BUNDLE
French Revolution Stations Activity
French Revolution Stations ActivityGet your students moving and engaged by taking your students through an introduction to the French Revolution!The activity consists of SIX interactive and differentiated stations that can either be combined or broken up into smaller/larger stations to suit your needs. The activity also comes with a notes/important connections section for each station and corresponding analysis/critical thinking guiding questions. The six interactive stations within this activit
Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education
Types:
Also included in: French Revolution Curriculum Bundle
Manifest Destiny Map Review Activity
This super fun, engaging Manifest Destiny Map Review Activity will have your students moving around the room in a cooperative learning atmosphere! Your students' aim: reviewing details and locations of the Manifest Destiny territories. Included in this resource:• Cover Page• 8 Manifest Destiny territory stations• 6 sets of questions for 6 groups• Answer Key for Teachers DIRECTIONS FOR ACTIVITY:With their group, students travel from territory to territory answering the questions. When they answ
Grades:
6th - 9th
Types:
Also included in: Manifest Destiny UNIT BUNDLE
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