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First Thanksgiving Unit for Kindergarten and First Grade
Sail on the Mayflower and experience life as a Pilgrim and Wampanoag during this first Thanksgiving unit for kindergarten and first grade! The week-long comprehensive unit includes detailed daily lesson plans with literature suggestions. It incorporates reading, writing, math, history, handwriting, and art. It also has Google Slides to use for discussion and links to videos that complement the unit study.Click on the PREVIEW to read each lesson plan, see the Week-at-a-Glance planning sheet, as
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K - 1st
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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The Holocaust PowerPoint Lesson and Guided Notes for Students (Print & Digital)
This 58 slide PowerPoint presentation on the Holocaust includes: Brief Background (Hitler's rise to power)Economic BoycottConcentration CampsNuremberg LawsKristallnachtGhettosThe Final SolutionWarsaw Ghetto UprisingLiquidation of the GhettosRighteous Among the Nation and ResistanceResistance in DenmarkResistance in BulgariaWorld ResponseMS St. LouisLiberation of Concentration and Death CampsResultsNuremberg Trials What's included in the download:*Editable PowerPoint presentation (58 slides, text
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8th - 11th
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Reconstruction PowerPoint & Guided Notes (Print and Digital)
This 56 slide PowerPoint presentation covers the period of Reconstruction after the American Civil War beginning with Lincoln's Plan and ending with the South after Reconstruction.It includes the following topics:- Lincoln's Plan (10% Plan)- 13th Amendment- Reactions to Lincoln's Plan- Wade-Davis Bill- Assassination of Lincoln- Johnson's Plan- Reactions to Johnson's Plan- Johnson v. Congress- Radical Republicans- Congressional Reconstruction- Freedman's Bureau- 14th Amendment- Military Reconstru
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8th - 11th
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Hispanic Heritage Month Teaching Slides
Hispanic Heritage Month Teaching SlidesThis unit is what I wish I learned about as a Mexican-American kid to feel represented. Make a difference for this generation, and help your students learn about the contributions Hispanics have made to better our culture, quality of life, appreciation for the arts, politics, and travel. Even if you’re distance learning, you can still teach tolerance and embrace multiculturalism by using these Google teaching slides during Hispanic Heritage Month. Share t
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2nd - 5th
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Articles of Confederation and Constitution PowerPoint and Guided Notes
This 57 slide PowerPoint presentation on the creation of a New Nation covers a myriad of topics including:- Critical Period- Creation of the Articles of Confederation and the role of John Dickinson- Structure of government under the Articles of Confederation- Accomplishments of the Articles of Confederation- Weaknesses and problems of the Articles of Confederation including Shay's Rebellion- Annapolis Convention- Philadelphia or Constitutional Convention- Creation of the Constitution including V
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7th - 12th
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1920s PowerPoint and Guided Notes on Prohibition, the Roaring '20s, and more!
Are you stressing over teaching the Roaring Twenties to your middle or high school students? No need to create your own 1920s PowerPoint and guided notes, I've done the work for you! Take the prep work off of your plate with this ready-to-go 81 slide PowerPoint and guided notes set covers the decade from 1920-1929. Print and digital versions are both included to give you the flexibility to meet the needs of your students.As you cover the topics included in the PowerPoint, students will follow al
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8th - 11th
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Declaration of Independence Activity - Declaration Detectives
Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to teach the Declaration of Independence to your middle school and high school students? This Declaration detective activity is perfect to help your class dig into what the The Declaration of Independence is really about. Through this resource, students will leave with a deeper understanding of the reasons why the colonists decided to break ties with England and become their own nation.What is Included:-Teacher Tips (2-pages) -Introductory Handout (colo
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: American Revolution - Revolutionary War Bundle of Activities
13 Colonies PowerPoint & Guided Notes
This 80 slide PowerPoint presentation covers the New England, Middle, and Southern Colonies. It includes the following topics:- Mercantilism- Joint Stock Companies- Types of Colonies (Charter, Proprietary, Charter)- Roanoke- Jamestown (hardships, tobacco, introduction of slavery, House of Burgesses, Bacon's Rebellion)- Plymouth Colony (Pilgrims, Mayflower, Mayflower Compact, first Thanksgiving)- Massachusetts Bay Colony (Puritans, City on a Hill, dissenters)- Rhode Island (Roger Williams)- Conne
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8th - 11th
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1930s and the Great Depression during Hoover and FDR PowerPoint & Guided Notes
This 74 slide PowerPoint presentation on the Great Depression and the 1930s includes: -Great Depression-Hoover's Presidency-Hawley-Smoot Tariff-Dust Bowl-Bonus Army-Election of 1932-FDR and the New Deal-Fireside Chats-Banking Holiday-FDIC-20th Amendment-21st Amendment-AAA-NRA-PWA-TVA-CCC-Securities & Exchange Act-2nd New Deal-Wagner Act-REA-Social Security-Dr. Francis Townsend-WPA-New Deal opposition-Election of 1936-Court Packing-Fair Labor Standards Act-New Deal & African Americans-New
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8th - 11th
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US Constitution Activity - Constitution Detectives
If you are looking to teach the US Constitution in a fun and engaging way, then you will want to check out our Constitution Detectives activity! Reading and understanding the US Constitution can be difficult for students. This detective activity is perfect to help your class dig into what the Constitution is really about. Through this resource, students will leave with a deeper understanding of the three branches of government and how our democracy works.Students will be learning about key vocab
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: United States Historical Documents Bundle
Causes of the Civil War Power Point Presentation
This 65 slide PowerPoint presentation on the events leading to or causes of the Civil War begins with Nat Turner's Rebellion and ends with the attack on Ft. Sumter and includes the following topics:- Nat Turner's Revolt- Nullification Crisis- Presidential Elections of 1848, 1852, 1856, 1860- Henry Clay & Compromise of 1850- Fugitive Slave Act- Uncle Tom's Cabin- Stephen Douglas & Kansas-Nebraska Act (including Bleeding Kansas & Lecompton Constitution)- Establishment of Republican Par
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8th - 12th
Also included in: Causes of the Civil War Unit Bundle of Lessons, Activities, Maps
American Revolution – Important People Research Project - Revolutionary War
This American Revolution mini-research project is designed to be fun and meaningful! During this research project, students will research an important historical figure from the American Revolution. Students will present their research in an interactive pop-up profile card.As students develop their projects, they will learn about conducting research, validating sources, taking notes, avoiding plagiarism, and compiling their research.Guided questions are included to help students conduct targeted
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4th - 7th
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Living Wax Museum Project
Have you heard of a Living Wax Museum, but it sounds complicated, time- consuming, and you are scared to try it? Well if so I have made this Bundle with step-by step easy directions.This my COMPLETE Living Wax Museum Bundle that has 8 different products included. Everything from the Lesson plans, handouts for the students, all the way to the rubric to help you grade. If you are just wanting a piece or two you can purchase them separately, but if you want everything the bundle is the cheapest way
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2nd - 5th
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Hamilton The Musical - Close Reading About the Revolutionary War
Use Hamilton the Musical to enhance your unit on The American Revolution!
Hamilton fever is strong in my house. My sixteen year old daughter caught it first - singing the songs, proudly wearing her “Young Scrappy and Hungry” t-shirt. I thought it was great, but I also thought it was for older kids. It was only when I saw my 10 year old son singing along with his sister that I started thinking that I could harness the brilliance of Hamilton the Musical to get my 4th graders excited about a
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4th - 6th
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California Gold Rush LINKtivity® (Life of a 49er, Boom & Ghost Towns)
Ditch the textbook and give your students a unique interactive, multimedia experience for learning about the California Gold Rush. The simple teacher prep and the easy-to-navigate digital LINKtivity learning guide are perfect for any upper elementary classroom (even great for substitute days)!Your students will love this self-paced, student-controlled digital activity that allows them to discover how gold was discovered, people involved in the Gold Rush, life of a 49-er and so much more! But -
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3rd - 5th
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Presidencies of Washington, Adams, Jefferson & Madison PowerPoint & Guided Notes
This 85 slide PowerPoint presentation on a New Republic covers the presidencies of George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison including the following topics:- Washington's creation of a cabinet- the first cabinet- Judiciary Act of 1789- Hamilton's Financial Program- French Revolution, Citizen Genet, Proclamation of Neutrality- Jay Treaty- Pinckney Treaty- Whiskey Rebellion- Washington's 2 term precedent and Farewell Address- Election of 1796- Alien & Sedition Acts- XY
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8th - 11th
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Western Expansion of the United States PowerPoint & Guided Notes
This 52 slide PowerPoint presentation covers Manifest Destiny and the expansion of the United States between 1836-1850 from Texas independence through the California Gold Rush and includes the following topics:- Manifest Destiny- Texas War for Independence (settlement of Texas, Santa Anna, Sam Houston, Alamo, Goliad, San Jacinto)- issue of Texas statehood - Presidential Elections of 1836, 1840, 1844, 1848- Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, James K. Polk, Zachary Taylor, Milla
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8th - 11th
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Amelia Earhart Biography Unit Pack Womens History
Social Studies is made easy with this Amelia Earhart Biography Unit Pack! This biography unit pack is an easy, low-prep way to teach your students about the life and accomplishments of Amelia Earhart.Your students will read a biography passage about Amelia Earhart’s life. Then, they will use what they’ve learned to complete a variety of activities. They will complete this biography unit with a better understanding of Amelia Earhart’s life and her contributions to aviation and women’s history.Thi
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Womens History Biography Unit Pack Bundle for Social Studies
US United States Physical Geography Google Earth Scavenger Hunt Digital Resource
Google Earth US Physical Geography Lesson Set, Exploration & Scavenger HuntStart the year in US history unit with a fun, student-centered, inquiry-based Google Geography Exploration and Scavenger Hunt! This comprehensive Google United States Geography lesson has been both student and teacher-approved with an overwhelming thumbs-up! It embodies all of the cool geography capabilities of Google Maps and Google Earth in a digital US geography interactive notebook format complete with a Google F
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4th - 10th
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American Revolution: Causes of the American Revolution PowerPoint & Guided Notes
This 97 slide PowerPoint presentation covers the events that led to the American Revolution beginning with the Navigation Acts, Enlightenment, and the Great Awakening and through the tax acts and boycotts to the Declaration of Independence (1651-1776). It's designed for secondary teachers who plan on spending a week or two (or more) covering the events that led to the Revolutionary War. If you are looking for something to help you quickly cover or review the road to revolution, you may like my R
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8th - 11th
World War 1 (World War I) PowerPoint and Guided Notes for U.S. History
This engaging 103 slide PowerPoint presentation covers the United States in World War I. 12 pages of visually appealing guided notes help students follow along with the presentation. Digital versions for distance learning are also included to make your life easier!This resource covers:Peace organization before the war (Pan American Union, Hague Conferences)Long term causes of the war (Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism)Assassination of Franz FerdinandThe Schlieffen PlanEurope goes t
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8th - 11th
Design a Lab Coat Activity No Prep Science Project - End of Year Activities
Looking for a fun, no prep project that integrates science, art, and literacy AND keeps kids engaged? Your students will love designing a lab coat template for a famous historic or modern scientist, inventor, doctor, astronaut, engineer, or other STEM figure and it will quickly become one of *your* favorite activities too. Perfect as an end of year or after testing activity, students think critically and work independently as they apply their knowledge to design a lab coat for one of the 56 men
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5th - 12th
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Era of Good Feelings PowerPoint & Notes (Monroe, Early Industry, and More )
This 69 slide PowerPoint presentation covers the Era of Good Feelings from 1815-1824.It includes the following topics:- Henry Clay's American System (tariffs, 2nd Bank of United States, internal improvements)- Tariff of 1816- Elections of 1816 and 1820- Presidency of James Monroe- Virginia Dynasty- Panic of 1819- McCulloch v. Maryland- Gibbons v. Ogden- Western settlement- New states (Indiana, Mississippi, Illinois, Alabama, Maine, Missouri)- Rush-Bagot Agreement- Treaty of 1818- Spanish Florida
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8th - 11th
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