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The Century Series Seeds of Change Video Guide
The Century Series Seeds of Change Video Guide
Two pages of questions broken up into 4 parts including Immigration, Technological, Social, and Common cultural issues. I usually break the Century...
By Realdeal13
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Subject: U.S. History Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Louisiana Purchase - Causes & Effects Worksheet & KEY
Louisiana Purchase - Causes & Effects Worksheet & KEY
Students fill-in-the-blanks on this "Louisiana Purchase" cause-and-effect worksheet to learn what initiated the Louisiana Purchase and what happene...
By Monica Lukins
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Subject: Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A

Review MA15 - The War in Europe
Review MA15 - The War in Europe
Fill in the blank, 30 blank review of World War II in Europe. With answer key....
By Tim Maher
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Subject: U.S. History, World History Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 45 Minutes
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American Studies Course Outline
American Studies Course Outline
A course outline showing the topics, textbook chapters and literature used with each unit. The course incorporates the 11th grade English course o...
By Jerry Caveglia
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Subject: U.S. History Level(s): 11th Duration: 45 Minutes
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Coming of Age in U.S. Immigration PPT w/Pictures, Stats, and Facts
Coming of Age in U.S. Immigration PPT w/Pictures, Stats, and Facts
This PowerPoint introduces the topic of immigration in the late 1800s into the turn of the century. With pictures, charts, and statistics, student...
By Michele Luck's Social Studies
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Subject: History, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: 50 Minutes

Freedoms Provided by the US Constitution
Freedoms Provided by the US Constitution
This activity sheet breaks down the 4 main freedoms provided in the Constitution. It asks the students to define Freedom of Speech, Press, Assemb...
By Kristin Dahl
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Subject: Civics, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 4th Duration: N/A

WWII Images on PPT for Unit Introduction
WWII Images on PPT for Unit Introduction
Images of WWII to introduce the World War Two events. Images used in my classes for discussion leads and to analyze images for understanding....
By Michele Luck's Social Studies
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The Complete ABC's of American History
The Complete ABC's of American History
Abstract: Have you ever wondered what to do to make the history book come alive? Or how to involve students in their learning with hands on proje...
By Jeanne Guthrie
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Subject: U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Social Studies Smartboard Lesson: Branches of Government
Social Studies Smartboard Lesson: Branches of Government
This social studies lesson teaches students about the branches of government. It includes 8 slides, an essential question, graphic organizer, summa...
By Ms. J
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Harlem Renaissance
Harlem Renaissance
Harlem Renaissance Preview I first gave this assignment at the end of the class period, telling the students that they would begin work on it t...
By Jane Anderson
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Subject: Literature, U.S. History Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Week

Underground Railroad Powerpoint Lesson
Underground Railroad Powerpoint Lesson
This Webquest (powerpoint presentation) on the Underground Railroad is a detailed presentation depicting the life of slaves involved in the Undergr...
By Becky Brumm
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Subject: Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: 3 Weeks

Underground Railroad Video guide from History Channel
Underground Railroad Video guide from History Channel
My students love this video. They run around for a week afterwards singing the drinking gourd song. I always read the viewing guides aloud with...
By Stephanie Poynor
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American Studies Unit 4 - The Jazz Age: 1920 - 1929
American Studies Unit 4 - The Jazz Age: 1920 - 1929
The fourth American Studies unit complete with lesson plans, terms worksheet, projects assignment, research paper, lecture notes. 16 pages....
By Jerry Caveglia
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Subject: U.S. History Level(s): 11th Duration: 3 Weeks
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Fun PPt of Images to Compare the Decades 1950s, 60s, 70s, 80s
Fun PPt of Images to Compare the Decades 1950s, 60s, 70s, 80s
This powerpoint introduces students to the decades after WWII by using images that well represent each decade. From cars to weddings, students see...
By Michele Luck's Social Studies
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Subject: History, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: 30 Minutes

Forty Acres and Maybe a Mule - Novel Study Packet
Forty Acres and Maybe a Mule - Novel Study Packet
I created this 14 page novel study packet to deepen my students' experience with this masterfully written historical fiction novel about the Recons...
By The Bright Bunch
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Mesopotamia Test
Mesopotamia Test
The following is a wonderful unit exam for "Ancient Mesopotamia." It contains a plethora of different questions and is a wonderful assessment tool...
By Donna Tattoli
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Subject: U.S. History Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A
Type: Assessment

WW II Test - 33 Questions - Short Answer
WW II Test - 33 Questions - Short Answer
World War II Test, 33 Questions, Short Answer, Quick to check! This test focuses on American involvement in the war. Topics include: World L...
By The Bright Bunch
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U.S. History- The 3 sets of American Colonies Worksheet
U.S. History- The 3 sets of American Colonies Worksheet
1 ready-made worksheet you can use to teach the 3 sets of colonies. It can easily be used as a review activity or a quiz. Covers basic facts...
By Mrs. Bart
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American Revolution Game Board
American Revolution Game Board
This is a game board you can use to review the American Revolution. Students roll a dice and and answer the questions in the square. The person t...
By Mr. Z
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Subject: Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

Declaration of Independece Questions
Declaration of Independece Questions
This simple sheet requires students to read the the content of the Declaration and decipher what the different parts mean. This assignment has work...
By Mr. Tracey
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Subject: U.S. History Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: N/A
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Unit 05: Events Leading to Civil War, 1793-1861
Unit 05: Events Leading to Civil War, 1793-1861
This four-page study guide is the fifth in a series of seventeen that I designed to give students an easy way to focus on essential historical info...
By Jim Smith
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Subject: U.S. History Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 90 Minutes

President Truman's Decision to Drop the Bomb  Paul Tibbetts Dilemma
President Truman's Decision to Drop the Bomb Paul Tibbetts Dilemma
Students confront the many dimensions of President Truman's decision to drop the atomic bomb on Hiroshima. In addition, they explore the moral dil...
By Interactive Education
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Subject: Critical Thinking, History, U.S. History Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 55 Minutes

The Spice Trade
The Spice Trade
Why did Columbus sail west? To beat the Portuguese to the Orient and cash in on the lucrative spice trade! This activity creates a realistic situ...
By Tim Maher
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Subject: Math, Applied Math, U.S. History Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 90 Minutes
Type: Activities

Constitution Fill-In Review Sheet
Constitution Fill-In Review Sheet
Thirty-three fill-in questions and answers that cover all major aspects of the U.S. Constitution. Ideal for review in civics or American History....
By Andrew Gordon
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Subject: Civics, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 50 Minutes

My Brother Sam is Dead: Chapter Questions
My Brother Sam is Dead: Chapter Questions
Chapter by chapter questions for the Collier's historical novel My Brother Sam is Dead....
By Andrew Gordon
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Subject: English Language Arts, Literature, U.S. History Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: 2 Weeks

Unit 03: Establishing a New Nation, 1789-1824
Unit 03: Establishing a New Nation, 1789-1824
This four-page study guide is the third in a series of seventeen that I designed to give students an easy way to focus on essential historical info...
By Jim Smith
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Subject: U.S. History Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 90 Minutes

Cold War Assignment Choices for Multiple Intelligences Students
Cold War Assignment Choices for Multiple Intelligences Students
Great United States History class or homework assignments for use during your Cold War unit. Assignment gives 5 completion options from article wr...
By Michele Luck's Social Studies
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The Things They Carried Test
The Things They Carried Test
This test covers the entire book by Tim O'Brien. The test includes fill-in-the-blank, quotation identification, and an essay. The test should tak...
By Klgionti
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Subject: English Language Arts, U.S. History Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Assessment

Branches of Government Poster
Branches of Government Poster
This page works great after a unit study on the Separation of Powers. The students are placed into groups and the page gives directions on how they...
By Cabin Boy
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Subject: Government, Graphic Arts, U.S. History Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

African American History Timeline Internet sheet
African American History Timeline Internet sheet
This activity takes one period and uses a website from Scholastic that has a timeline of African American History. It is a good "refresher" activi...
By Stephanie Poynor
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Subject: U.S. History, Afro-American Studies Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Reconstruction - American History
Reconstruction - American History
This is a 62 slide power point presentation that includes many powerful photographs to prompt discussion in your classroom. Some slides have infor...
By The Bright Bunch
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Subject: U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

The Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation
When you purchase this product you will receive a presentation that reveals the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. There is a chart showi...
By Cabin Boy
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

American Civilizations Bundle: Olmec, Maya, Anasazi, Inca and Aztec
American Civilizations Bundle: Olmec, Maya, Anasazi, Inca and Aztec
This activity bundle contains worksheets intended to help students gain a fuller understanding of the American civilizations: the Olmec, the Maya, ...
By Miranda Bailey
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Subject: Native Americans, U.S. History, World History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

African American Quiz Bowl Study Guide
African American Quiz Bowl Study Guide
African-American study guide for Academic Quiz Bowl. Middle School and/or High School. Total of 18 pages divided into topic area in which the pers...
By Teacher Concepts
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Subject: U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

The executive branch
The executive branch
This powerpoint outlines the roles and Constitutional guidelines of the executive branch. This is intended for high school students....
By Bob
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Subject: U.S. History, Elections - Voting, Government Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th Duration: N/A

American Studies Unit 5 - Hard Times - New Deal:1929-1936
American Studies Unit 5 - Hard Times - New Deal:1929-1936
The fifth American Studies unit complete with lesson plans, an essay test, 1 reading, 5 lectures. An in-depth economic interpretation of history. ...
By Jerry Caveglia
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Subject: U.S. History Level(s): 11th Duration: 1 Month
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Introduction & Biography of Mark Twain (Sawyer Finn) PPT
Introduction & Biography of Mark Twain (Sawyer Finn) PPT
32 slide Presentation, biography and famous quotes. Deals with him being a riverboat pilot to a celebrity....
By Lesson Universe
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Subject: Literature, U.S. History Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Colonization, Toward Revolution Discussion Questions & Doc
Colonization, Toward Revolution Discussion Questions & Doc
These are the discussion questions that go along with the "Colonization, Toward Revolution" PowerPoint. This download also includes a doc that will...
By M. Meechin
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Subject: U.S. History Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Gettysburg Powerpoint presentation
Gettysburg Powerpoint presentation
A powerpoint presentation of the Battle of Gettysburg. Includes 17 slides. The last 6 slides display chunks of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address with ...
By Jennifer Carolan
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Subject: U.S. History Level(s): 8th, 11th Duration: 1 hour

Celebrating African American History Month
Celebrating African American History Month
•The students will learn about some of the important accomplishments of African Americans’ and how these accomplishments changed the history of...
By Bcmiskow5719
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Subject: Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: 2 Days

Thirteen Colonies At A Glance Organizer
Thirteen Colonies At A Glance Organizer
I looked high and low on the internet for a *general overview* and summary of the colonies when I was teaching it, and I could not find one anywher...
By Ms. Guppy
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Subject: U.S. History Level(s): 5th Duration: N/A

NATIVE AMERICAN RESEARCH REPORT AND BIBLIOGRAPHY
NATIVE AMERICAN RESEARCH REPORT AND BIBLIOGRAPHY
Celebrate our Native Americans by assigning this research project for your students. Students will learn about Native Americans the right way with...
By B.rogers
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Subject: Native Americans, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Month

Powerpoint -- The U.S. Civil War: Union vs. Confederacy 1861-65
Powerpoint -- The U.S. Civil War: Union vs. Confederacy 1861-65
This 28-slide power point presentation attempts to provide the abbreviated version of the Civil War. It begins by outline the advantages, strategi...
By Aaperales
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Subject: Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 8th, 11th Duration: N/A

Imperialism and the Great War
Imperialism and the Great War
This is an overview of imperialism and the causes of World War I. The lecture covers US involvement in Cuba and Panama, then discusses how the con...
By Martin Moran
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Subject: U.S. History Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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Black History Month Project and Rubric
Black History Month Project and Rubric
This document is a research project for Black History Month, and includes a rubric for quick and easy grading. For this project, students are requi...
By Andrew Salek-raham
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Subject: Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A
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Traveling Westward With Math
Traveling Westward With Math
This set of activities is the math portion of an interdisciplinary unit on westward expansion (most commonly taught at the 8th grade level). The s...
By Sarah Keeling
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Subject: Math, U.S. History Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A

U.S. History World War Two WWII Powerpoint Lecture Notes
U.S. History World War Two WWII Powerpoint Lecture Notes
Timeline notes to cover the major events of World War II from the American perspective. Covers the events from the European Front and in the Pacif...
By Michele Luck's Social Studies
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Slave Codes PowerPoint Presentation
Slave Codes PowerPoint Presentation
Objective: To examine the slave codes that existed in the antebellum South. Key Terms and People: Antebellum Slave Codes Overseer...
By Mrberlin
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Subject: Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 7th, 8th, 11th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Native Americans and Buffalo Hunts
Native Americans and Buffalo Hunts
This powerpoint explores how Native Americans hunted buffalo before the coming of the horse. The powerpoint explores the Hudson-Meng Bison bed in N...
By History Wizard
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Subject: Archaeology, Native Americans, U.S. History Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 50 Minutes

NORTH AMERICAN NATIVE AMERICAN GROUPS CHART
NORTH AMERICAN NATIVE AMERICAN GROUPS CHART
Your students can research and document Native American tribes, climate, homes, and customs of the various areas where the Native Americans live in...
By B.rogers
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Subject: Geography (k-12), Native Americans, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Month