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Ellis Island Immigration Webquest
Students will learn about Ellis Island and European immigration to America. The Ellis Island Webquest uses an engaging website that allows students to explore Ellis Island and learn about the positive and negative experiences immigrants had at Ellis Island. Click here to view the website.The webquest contains 55 questions and is a great way for students to learn more about the following topics: • What was Ellis Island used for?• What was Ellis Island like for immigrants?
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: Ellis Island and Angel Island Immigration Lesson Plan Collection
Canadian Government Gr. 5-8
Travel back to Confederation to see how Canada became a new nation. Our resource breaks down the responsibilities and parts of the federal government.About this Resource: Recognize that Canada is a democracy and a constitutional monarchy, with the head of state being the King or Queen. Read the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, before writing your own Constitution for a new country. Create a presentation on one of the departments the federal government is responsible for, such as nationa
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Governments of North America BIG BOOK - BUNDLE
Nelson Mandela and the End of Apartheid in South Africa Webquest
Students will gain basic knowledge about Nelson Mandela by completing an internet-based worksheet. The Nelson Mandela Webquest uses a great website created by the BBC. The website allows students to explore the key events of Nelson Mandela’s life in a very kid friendly website. IMPORTANT: Please check this BBC Kids Website on your school computer, a small amount of schools block archived websites.Click here to view the website.The webquest contains 59 questions and is a great way for students to
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5th - 10th
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The Assassination of Lincoln Webquest
This webquest allows students to learn about the conspiracy to assassinate Abraham Lincoln. My students enjoy this webquest because it helps them understand the key people and places involved in the assassination.The following website is used:Click here to view the website.The webquest covers the following three main ideas:The Conspiracy to Kidnap/Murder LincolnThe Assassination The Aftermath Students read and scroll through the website. The website used an interactive map of Washington D.C. and
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Presidents Lesson Plan Collection bundle
Middle School Social Studies Bundle Gr. PK-12
This Middle School Social Studies Bundle for grades PK-12 is your ENTIRE YEAR'S SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM in one bundle. Filled with HANDS-ON activities, ENGAGING scenarios and COMPREHENSION questions that cover your State Standards, and written to Bloom's Taxonomy. The activities in this bundle can be used for whole-group, small group, or individual work. NO PREP necessary, just print!This BUNDLE includes 850 pages and will provide you with an ENTIRE YEAR of Social Studies lesson plans. A $224
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PreK - 12th
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American Government Gr. 5-8
Break down the complicated system that is the American government to discover how it all works. Our resource explores the legislative, executive and judicial branches of the federal government to make it easier to understand.About this Resource: Learn what a government is, its roles, and why we need it. Recognize that there are several different kinds of government, like constitutional monarchy, dictatorship and representative democracy. Determine which kind of government embodies the United Sta
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Governments of North America BIG BOOK - BUNDLE
George Washington Webquest
Students will learn about the life of George Washington by completing an internet-based worksheet. The George Washington Webquest uses a great website created by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association. The website allows students to explore the key events of George Washington life in a very student friendly website. Students read and scroll through the website. The webquest includes 50 questions and has an answer sheet for the teacher. A QR code is included along with the traditional website link.
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: George Washington Lesson Plan Collection
Geography: Who's The Boss? Comparing World Government Types (Easel Activity)
Students will have a blast with this assignment! As students put their thoughts together to decide which world government types and systems — democracy, direct democracy absolute monarchy, consituational monarchy, oligarchy, etc — work best in various scenarios, they will become familiar with how government systems work. Encourage your students to think outside the box to problem solve and to do their best! Acquiring higher-level thinking skills is a process and a skill that has to be developed
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6th - 10th
Also included in: NEW! Geography: Types of World Governments Bundle + FREE RESOURCE
Ellis Island and Angel Island Immigration Lesson Plan Collection
This great lesson plan collection will cover everything your students need to know about immigration to United States through Ellis Island and Angel Island. The webquests will give your students historical information about both immigration centers. Immigration journal activities are included for both Ellis and Angel Island. Teacher answer sheets are included for the webquests.The lesson plans on Ellis Island and Angel Island include the following: (Please click on the links to learn more about
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5th - 12th
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Civil War: Dred Scott Decision in 6 Minutes Video Worksheet
This video worksheet allows students learn about the Dred Scott Decision and how it impacted the United States. The video clip is only six minutes long, but it is packed full of information that will keep your students engaged.This video worksheet works great as a “Do Now Activity” or as a complement to any lecture or lesson plan on the Civil War time period. The video is great for visual learners and helps breaks up class time so students are more focused throughout the entire period. This acti
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4th - 12th
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Showdown at Fort Sumter Civil War Worksheet: Great Reading/Worksheet
This worksheet allows students learn about the official start of the Civil War at Fort Sumter. I use this worksheet to give students a stronger understanding of politics behind the start of the Civil War at Fort Sumter. My students have a better understanding of the political and military decisions made by Abraham Lincoln about Fort Sumter after completing this worksheet. This activity is very easy to use. All you have to do is print off the reading from the following website for classroom use
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6th - 12th
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Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 Primary Source Worksheet
Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 Primary Source Worksheet This primary source worksheet allows students to directly analyze the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882. This primary source document allows students to learn about the treatment of Chinese immigrants and how Chinese laborers are viewed within the United States during the late 1800s.The worksheet includes 18 guided questions and an answer key for the teacher. The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 is included with the worksheet. This worksheet is gre
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Immigration Primary Source Worksheet Collection
Cesar Chavez and Civil Rights Webquest
Students will gain basic knowledge about Cesar Chavez by completing an internet-based worksheet. The website allows students to explore the key events of Cesar Chavez’s life in a very friendly website.Click here to view the website.The webquest contains 22 questions and is a great way for students to learn more about Cesar Chavez and the Civil Right Movement in the Southwest. An answer sheet is included for the teacher. The webquest takes most students 15 to 30 minutes to complete depending on a
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4th - 8th
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Impeachment Trial of Andrew Johnson:Reconstruction Primary Source Worksheet
This worksheet allows students to use a primary source document to learn about the impeachment trial of Andrew Johnson. This worksheet is a great resource to use when covering Reconstruction.This activity is very easy to use. All you have to do is print off the primary source from the following website for classroom use or direct students to the website to answer the worksheet questions:http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/john.htmClick here to see the reading.The primary source document is labele
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Presidents Lesson Plan Collection bundle
Alexander Hamilton Webquest
Alexander Hamilton WebquestStudents will learn about the contributions of Alexander Hamilton to creation and development of the United States. The webquest covers:The early life of Alexander HamiltonService during the American Revolution Political ambitionsConstitutional Convention and the creation of the ConstitutionImpact as Secretary of the TreasuryConflict with Aaron BurrLegacy Fun facts about Alexander HamiltonThe webquest uses an easy to follow website.Click here to view the website.The we
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Alexander Hamilton Lesson Plan Bundle
The Assassination of John F. Kennedy Primary Source Worksheet
This worksheet allows students to use a primary source document to learn about the assassination of John F. Kennedy from the perspective of Lady Bird Johnson. I use the worksheet to help students better understand the assassination and the chaos that followed.This activity is very easy to use. All you have to do is print off the primary source from the following website for classroom use or direct students to the website to answer the worksheet questions:http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/jfk.ht
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: John F. Kennedy Lesson Plan Collection
American Revolutionary War Gr. 5-8
Gain insight into the events that gave America its independence to become a new nation. From 1775 to 1783, our resource highlights the details behind a war between the thirteen colonies and Britain.About this Resource: Start with the background information leading up to the war. Understand that Britain established thirteen colonies along the eastern coast of North America. Learn about the Navigation Acts and what they meant to these colonies. Get a sense of the growing tension between American
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: American Wars BIG BOOK - BUNDLE
1930s Great Depression Webquest
Students will gain basic knowledge about key events, major programs, and people during the Great Depression. The webquest uses a very student friendly website that covers all of the major ideas of the 1930s. Please check out the website by clicking on the link below. Click here to view the website.The webquest contains 50 questions and should take students 30 to 50 minutes to complete depending on age. An answer sheet is included for the teacher and a QR code is included along with the tradition
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5th - 12th
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Joseph Stalin Webquest
The Joseph Stalin Webquest uses a great website created by the BBC that allows students to get a better understanding of the importance and life of Joseph Stalin. The Russian Revolution, the purges of the 1930s, World War II and origins of the Cold War are also covered in this webquest. The webquest is also great at helping students better understand the difficulties Stalin had to overcome to be the leader of the Soviet Union and the atrocities he committed. The webquest is very easy to follow f
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Allied Leaders of World War II Biography Webquest Collection
French Revolution Primary Source Worksheet: The Execution of King Louis XVI
This worksheet allows students to use a primary source document to learn about the execution of French King Louis XVI in 1793.
This activity is very easy to use. All you have to do is print off the primary source from the following website for classroom use or direct students to the website to answer the worksheet questions:
http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/louis.htm
Click here to view the website.
The primary source document is labeled (The Execution of Louis XVI, 1793)
Students read th
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: World History Primary Source Worksheets Bundle (Ancient Times to 1800s)
Civil War: Gettysburg Address in 4 Minutes Video Worksheet
This video worksheet allows students learn about the Gettysburg Address. The video clip is only four minutes long, but it is packed full of information that will keep your students engaged.This video worksheet works great as a “Do Now Activity” or as a complement to any lecture or lesson plan on the Civil War. The worksheet helps students understand the importance of the Battle of Gettysburg and the Gettysburg Address. The video is great for visual learners and helps breaks up class time so stud
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: Gettysburg: Civil War Lesson Plan Collection Bundle
NEW! Geography: Types of World Governments Bundle + FREE RESOURCE
Bundle & Save Up to 20% Students need to understand the role that world governments play in cultures and ways of life and how it affects the economy, civil rights, natural rights, and freedoms -- or lack of freedoms. This Types of World Government Bundle will provide students with various activities to motivate and engage them. These learning activities range from problem-solving, cooperative group reading activities, PowerPoint presentations, games, comparison charts, and more. ☑ Check out
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7th - 12th
Decoding the Declaration of Independence Lesson Plan
Decoding the Declaration of IndependenceThis lesson plan will allow students to directly study the Declaration of Independence.Truth or Idea to be Taught: Students will be able to explain why the 13 Colonies “broke up” with England in 1776. Students will be able to explain why the Declaration of Independence is an important event in world history.The teacher will provide a copy of the Declaration of Independence to each student. The teacher should use the U.S. National Achieves for a student fri
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5th - 12th
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Reconstruction and the Ku Klux Klan Primary Source Worksheet
This worksheet allows students to use a primary source document to learn about the early Ku Klux Klan during Reconstruction. This worksheet covers the origins and some of the actions of the Ku Klux Klan during Reconstruction.This activity is very easy to use. All you have to do is print off the primary source from the following website for classroom use or direct students to the website to answer the worksheet questions:http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/kkk.htmClick here to see the reading.The
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6th - 12th
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