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5th grade U.S. History thematic unit plans for Microsoft Word
writing film analysis unit for "Last of the Mohicans" film (40 pages)
This adventure, colonial war film, Last of the Mohicans, is my favorite class film for teaching and is rated as one of the best films ever made. If you want a role model unit to instill a love and appreciation for films, then this multi-faceted, user-friendly unit can be applied to any feature movie. In addition, for this particular film, it appeals to those who are outdoors enthusiasts, American history aficionados and historical film lovers. GUARANTEED EXCITEMENT AND WORTHWHILE LEARNING EXPERI
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
Three Branches of Government Jigsaw Project
This Jigsaw Activity is designed for researching the Three Branches of US Government. First, students work in 3 large groups, each researching a different branch. Then, you re-group the children into groups of 3. Now, the kids teach each other about all the branches of government. The direction sheet (page 2) spells out the steps and the following 3 pages provide graphic organizers for each branch of governmnet.
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4th - 6th
5.1 Early Peoples of the Americas Inquiry Design Model
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The Early People of the Americas Unit Guide
This document is a full unit plan for introducing the Early People of the Americas, and is designed to meet Common Core and NYS SS Framework guidelines, while incorporating CC ELA skills. Embedded in my unit plan is also an Inquiry Design Model that was inspired by C3 (College, Career, and Civic Life) Teachers. NYS SS Framework Key Idea
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4th - 7th
5.2 Complex Societies and Civilizations Inquiry Design Model
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The Complex Societies and Civilizations Unit Guide
This document is a full unit plan for introducing Complex Societies and Civilizations and is designed to meet Common Core and NYS SS Framework guidelines, while incorporating CC ELA skills. Embedded in my unit plan is also an Inquiry Design Model that was inspired by C3 (College, Career, and Civic Life) Teachers. NYS SS Framework
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4th - 10th
Explore the USA Project (interdisciplinary unit)
(**Note: This project has been completely revised and enhanced for 2021)GEOGRAPHY, HISTORY, LANGUAGE ARTS, MATH and USA CULTURE COME ALIVE in an individual and personal way! This hands-on challenging interdisciplinary project and unit of diverse activities (social studies, geography, math, language arts, art, history, computer, library, math) is one of my all-time favorite units I have created (for 4th-12th grades). It involves hands-on, experiential learning, multimedia, writing, research, art
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4th - 12th
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History of Immigration Readers Theater
This readers theater explains the history of immigration to the United States. I have used it as a whole class language arts/history activity by numbering each line. My students all have numbers so it is easy for them to see what part they have to say. Each line is short as to keep the reading moving. The script can be adapted for any number of students by editing the numbers next to each line. I have used this readers theater as an introduction to a unit as well as a final wrap-up.
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4th - 8th
American Symbols Printable Book
This printable book can be used during your unit on American Symbols. The students will learn about 5 important American Symbols, and will get to fill out the book to show what they have learned. Each symbol studied includes a Marzano Learning Strategy.
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PreK - 5th
CIVIL WAR SHORT STORY // "BLOOD OF A YANKEE"
"Blood of a Yankee" is a great way to whet the appetite of your students, sparking their interest and curiosity in the Civil War. The story is a personal narrative about a boy who happens to live during one of America’s most tumultuous events, the war between the states. As in any conflict there is always more than one side. This story raises another aspect of the war, what if you don’t want to fight? In the past I have used "Blood of a Yankee" to introduce the Civil War to my students, and it
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4th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Decade Delight - A Research Project for the Decades
This is a great way to get students to integrate writing and research into Social Studies. Students are divided into groups of 2-3, and given the attached packet. They are assigned a decade and will research it. They will not only fill out the packet, but also create posters and a presentation. Some presentations even include dances from the decade! Students are encouraged to dress the part as well for the presentation. It's a great way to build team working skills as well. Students really
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4th - 8th
Social Studies Pacing Guide for NYS SS Framework
US History Pacing GuideWeek by week, the NYS Framework for 5th Grade Social Studies is chunked into a school-year long pacing guide!Not teaching in NYS? This pacing guide is great for anyone teaching US History to students ages 9 - 11. Key Ideas, Conceptual Understandings (Key Vocabulary), Content Specifications (What students should be able to do), and an outline for weekly instruction is all done for you in a neat chart. A blank monthly calendar follows each unit guide. I use the calendars
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4th - 7th
LEARNING PACK TO HELP WITH KANSAS SOCIAL STUDIES STANDARDS
This is great for the state day each January 29 or anytime. It begins with Reading About Kansas which is a reader or reading component first in English then in Spanish and which helps teach Kansas’ geography, history and government; then, as seen below, come printable practice activities and tests with answer keys, supplements that tie the study of Kansas of various subject areas across-the-curriculum etc:
Kansas Divide The Words Activity (example: Kansasbecamethe) and this has with it the re
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2nd - 5th
Socratic Seminar - The American Revolution - Common Core Aligned
This Socratic Seminar allows teachers to have students focus on broad themes and undercurrents that surrounded the events of the American Revolution. By providing teachers and students with the option to cover overarching discussion points, such discussions allow for more breadth than a typical Socratic Seminar, but still give teachers the option of selecting specific text excerpts for inclusion in the seminar as well. In this way, the discussion works more as a Thematic Seminar.
The thematic s
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5th - 12th
"Who Was Annie Oakley?" by Stephanie Spinner Unit
This book tells about the life of Annie Oakley who was very poor as a child, but using her sharpshooting skills, became world famous.This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions, vocabulary tests, modified vocabulary/spelling tests, writing prompts, activities/worksheets, reading comprehension test, and answer key.This unit would also be ideal for homeschool instruction, independent study, and/or differentiating reading instruction for either
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4th - 6th
"What Was the Titanic?" by Stephanie Sabol Unit
This book is a historical account of what happened to the Titanic. It covers the history of the ship, that fateful night it sank, and the aftermath.This unit contains everything needed to thoroughly cover this book:1. Vocabulary/Spelling words and activities2. Discussion questions for each chapter3. Vocabulary tests4. Modified vocabulary and spelling tests5. Writing assignments6. Activities/worksheets7. Reading comprehension test8. Answer keysThis unit would also be ideal for homeschool instruc
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3rd - 6th
"What Were the Salem Witch Trials?" by Joan Holub Unit
The book tells the history of the Salem Witch Trials and what life was like in Salem, Massachusetts, in the 1690s. It explains what may have led to the trials and what a terrible tragedy it was. It's a good way to combine both language arts with history.This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions, vocabulary tests, modified vocabulary/spelling tests, writing prompts, activities/worksheets, reading comprehension test, and answer key.This uni
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4th - 6th
Civil War: A Unit Plan
This bundle package includes every activity that I use throughout a 10 day (90 minute block) or 20 day (50 minute periods) Civil War unit.Each of the days include the following:Bell Ringer Activity (Introduction activity with questions)Main Activity (Notes, Group Project, Activity, Simulation, etc)HomeworkA few activities worth highlighting:9 days of notes!4 PPT presentations on 1850s, the Civil War, Reconstruction, and SlaveryCivil War Slang WordsCivil War Battles ReenactmentEmancipation Procla
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5th - 12th
"Who Was Helen Keller?" by Gare Thompson Unit
This book tells the story of Helen Keller and how she was able to accomplish great things during her life even though after the age of two she was both blind and deaf.This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions, vocabulary tests, modified vocabulary/spelling tests, writing prompts, activities/worksheets, reading comprehension test, and answer key.This unit would also be ideal for homeschool instruction, independent study, and/or differentiati
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4th - 6th
Hidden Figures Unit - Week 2 - grades 3-8, Ch 6-10 Questions, Vocabulary, Backgr
Week 2 of the unit includes multiple lessons that involve engineering and aeronautics. Weekly discussion questions are included.
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3rd - 8th
20s and 30s: A Unit Plan
This bundle package includes every activity that I use throughout a 13 day (90 minute block) or 26 day (50 minute periods) 20s and 30s unit.
Each of the days include the following:
Bell Ringer Activity (Introduction activity with questions)
Main Activity (Notes, Group Project, Activity, Simulation, etc)
Homework
A few activities worth highlighting:
12 days of notes!
The 20’s lifestyle worksheet
Demon Rum
Alphabet Agency Poster Assignment
Stock Market Simulation
New Deal Project
20’s Slang word
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5th - 12th
If I Had Been At Ellis/Angel Island - Internet activity
Students explore immigration at the turn of the century through Ellis Island and,later through Angel Island. They visit websites; view photos and short videos; read and discusss related books; and use graphic organizers to record their findings. Songs, poems, plays and dioramas allow them to share their interpretations with peers and parents. Interviewing immigrants is an optional but important part of the project.This fifteen page detailed lesson contains suggested websites, books,assessment an
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4th - 6th
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Black History Week 3 -Famous Activists
This is the Third Week of lesson plans for the thematic study of Black History/African American leaders. It includes short biographies and higher order thinking questions as well as suggested book readings. Week one is a free download that goes more in depth on how to use this weeks' plans to continue creating a class chapter book on Famous African Americans. Week one was over living African American contributors, Week two was over inventors and this week 3 lesson plan and activities are about
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
PBL on Immigration
CONTACT ME FOR A DEEPLY DISCOUNTED RATE!!! AMARALEEBRENNER@GMAIL.COM I made a lovely PBL based on fifth grade history and language arts standards, under the theme of American migration after the Revolutionary War and before the California Gold Rush. Essentially, students find a person from the Ellis Island or Angel Island website, and use that as a starting point for a historical fiction narrative. The narrative will cover character, setting, writing with a theme, developing a problem, whose
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5th
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Immigration Writing Prompt
This Informational Writing Prompt was designed for Grade 3 students to go along with a Social Studies Unit on Immigration in the late 1800-early 1900's.
Students are asked to write a letter to a friend in their home country. Students must explain to this friend why his/her family left their home country; what the journey to the new world was like; and what life is like for his/her family in America.
Grades:
2nd - 5th
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