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Interview with a 19th century Reformer!
Interview with a 19th century Reformer!
This is a project designed to help students understand more about the goals and characteristics of a reformer from the early 19th century. I typic...
By Jason Scott
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Subject: U.S. History Level(s): 10th, 11th Duration: N/A

GRAPHIC ORGANIZER-The Vietnam War
GRAPHIC ORGANIZER-The Vietnam War
The study guides, known in teacher-talk as graphic organizers, are designed to cover the material essential to a real understanding of U.S. history...
By Joseph Tusing
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Subject: U.S. History Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

3105 The Civil War - COMPLETE UNIT
3105 The Civil War - COMPLETE UNIT
This complete InspirEd Educators 104 page unit includes 15 single-class lessons to teach U.S. History during the Civil War. Topics include causes ...
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Jean Toomer
Jean Toomer "Storm Ending" Powerpoint
This is an attractive Powerpoint (2010) featuring a line by line analysis of Jean Toomer's Harlem Renaissance poem "Storm Ending." The font is cle...
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2106 The Judicial Branch COMPLETE UNIT
2106 The Judicial Branch COMPLETE UNIT
This complete InspirEd Educators 96 page unit includes 16 single-class lessons to teach the Judicial Branch of the U.S. Government. Topics include...
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United States History Timeline - Group Activity
United States History Timeline - Group Activity
This is an excellent group activity to start off the year teaching United States History! Students work in groups to create a small poster of an i...
By Monica Lukins
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A

Slave Narratives & Broadsides
Slave Narratives & Broadsides
PDF files include 17 runaway slave and slave auction broadsides (handbills or posters) and four slave narratives originally published as pamphlets....
By Mike Kincaid
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Subject: Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Boxer Rebellion PowerPoint Presentation, Notes, and Cloze Worksheets
Boxer Rebellion PowerPoint Presentation, Notes, and Cloze Worksheets
Five files are included in the Boxer Rebellion / Rivalry Over China Pack. - PowerPoint presentation - Corresponding notes in Microsoft Word and P...
By Mrberlin
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American Indian introduction (includes literature)
American Indian introduction (includes literature)
This PowerPoint coincides with the beginning of American Literatue. Culture of the inidans, writing styles, etc....
By Amanda Smith
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Subject: Literature, Native Americans, U.S. History Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: Other

Middle Colonies Keynote Presentation
Middle Colonies Keynote Presentation
This presentation begins with the colonization of America by the French, Spanish, and English and their motivations behind their settlements. The p...
By Karrie Comeau
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Subject: Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A

The Vietnam War: A National Dilemma
The Vietnam War: A National Dilemma
Primary source documents introduce students to the key individuals and events that played a role in America's entry into, escalation of, and final ...
By Tammy Raiton
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Subject: U.S. History Level(s): 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler ISBN #: N/A

Dred Scott Life Travel Mapping Activity
Dred Scott Life Travel Mapping Activity
This is a chronology of Dred Scott's life. I had students draw on the locations of his movements on dry erase outline maps of the US. It is a short...
By Stephanie Poynor
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WW I Vocabulary Game
WW I Vocabulary Game
A vocabulary read around the room with WWI vocabulary. Its great oral language practice as well as practicing the vocabulary. I like to time the ...
By Rachel Van Orden
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Subject: Social Studies - History, European History, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 8th Duration: N/A
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American Revolution Loyalist and Patriots Worksheet Activity
American Revolution Loyalist and Patriots Worksheet Activity
Activity, Lesson Plan: American Revolution Revolutionary War Loyalists Patriots Worksheet. Common Core History Social Studies Standards: 1,4 Ar...
By Wise Guys
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Subject: European History, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 30 Minutes

Lewis and Clark and Grizzly Bears
Lewis and Clark and Grizzly Bears
This was created after I took a class on NW Montana history and when I went through National Board Certification. After studying Lewis and Clark st...
By Donald Jenkins
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Subject: Science, U.S. History, Writing Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Homeschooler Duration: 2 Weeks

Civil War Anticipation
Civil War Anticipation
Pre-test your students' values as well as their knowledge of the Civil War with these agree/disagree statements and Civil War K-W-L (Know, Want to ...
By B.rogers
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Subject: U.S. History, Critical Thinking Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: 30 Minutes

Founding Fathers Research and Fascinating Facts
Founding Fathers Research and Fascinating Facts
Background info on the following Founding Fathers: Washington, Madison, Jefferson, Adams, Franklin, Hamilton, Mason, Morris, Sherman, Wilson, and ...
By Mrs. Miller
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Subject: Civics, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Native American Unit Resources- 18 PAGES
Native American Unit Resources- 18 PAGES
18 pages of Native American activities to supplement your unit! Includes: - Unit Project and Presentation - Concentration Game - Create-Your...
By Mrs. Bart
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Exploring Explorers Round Table Discussion
Exploring Explorers Round Table Discussion
This is for those of you who have explorers in their guidelines. It's a group teach project. Pairs or threesomes pick an explorer of the US, rese...
By Edp
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Subject: U.S. History, Other (Social Studies - History) Level(s): 5th Duration: 1 Week

President Jimmy E. Carter
President Jimmy E. Carter
This core presentation gives a small insight on all major topics Carter related. From his upbringing, to Mondale, to Operation Eagle Claw in the Ir...
By Fleegle
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Subject: U.S. History, World History Level(s): 7th, 8th Duration: 1 hour

Baseball: Ken Burns Set  NEW
Baseball: Ken Burns Set NEW
BRAND NEW PBS series "Baseball" by Ken Burns unit includes: *NEW Hardcover "Baseball: An Illustrated Hitory" by Geoffrey Curard and Ken Burns (...
By Anne P. Kraszewski
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Review MA7 - America Becomes a World Power
Review MA7 - America Becomes a World Power
Fill in the blank review, 30 blanks, of American overseas expansion from the purchase of Alaska through the Spanish American War to the policy of "...
By Tim Maher
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Subject: U.S. History Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 45 Minutes
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Civil War Major Battles - PowerPoint
Civil War Major Battles - PowerPoint
This 8-slide illustrative PowerPoint teaches students the major battles of the American Civil War, including the bombardment of Fort Sumter, Battle...
By Monica Lukins
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 11th Duration: N/A

Pioneer Semantic Map
Pioneer Semantic Map
Use this terrific semantic organizer to have students write things that they learned about pioneer life while you're studying Westward Expansion. ...
By B.rogers
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Subject: U.S. History Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: 2 Days

Civil War Pre-Test
Civil War Pre-Test
This product is an 8 question pre-test for the Civil War. It covers basic knowledge and I use it in order to let me know what my students know abou...
By Cabin Boy
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1304-9 Battle of Bunker Hill (Grades 3-5)
1304-9 Battle of Bunker Hill (Grades 3-5)
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will examine events surrounding the first major battle of the American Revolution. (See f...
By Inspired Educators
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Subject: Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Reconstruction Production: Lesson Plan, Play, and Worksheet
Reconstruction Production: Lesson Plan, Play, and Worksheet
Personally, I have always found the Reconstruction period a difficult one to teach. So I was very happy to find that by presenting it in a play fo...
By Charles Boone
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Subject: Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 55 Minutes

Celebrating Famous African American and Their Contributions
Celebrating Famous African American and Their Contributions
This unit has lots of activities! It includes: photographs and instructions for several craft projects and writing activities which teach young ch...
By April Larremore
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, U.S. History Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Duration: N/A

3112-13 Modern American Foreign Policy (Afghanistan, Iraq, etc)
3112-13 Modern American Foreign Policy (Afghanistan, Iraq, etc)
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students perform a skit to examine the various points of view of what the U.S. role in the world s...
By Inspired Educators
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Subject: U.S. History Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

American Revolution Part Two - War for Independence
American Revolution Part Two - War for Independence
The second part of the American Revolution slide show takes students through a journey about how our Founding Fathers tried for a peaceful solution...
By Jason Eng
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Subject: Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Education Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: 1 Month

Constitution Reading Guide for Article 1
Constitution Reading Guide for Article 1
This is a guide for reading Article 1 of the Constitution, to ensure student understanding and make sure they have actually READ the information. ...
By Stephanie Poynor
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Subject: Government, U.S. History Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

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The Mexican War - Westward Expansion
The Mexican War - Westward Expansion
The Mexican War is one of ten content-based lessons in our Westward Expansion Unit. After reading about the Mexican War, students will: •answ...
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BrainPop Quiz: Abraham Lincoln
BrainPop Quiz: Abraham Lincoln
BrainPop Companion Quiz for Abraham Lincoln video. Includes 10 question, half-sheet quiz master for duplication and quiz answer key....
By Hiztoreerox.com
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Subject: Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

Henry Ford and the Automobile Industry PowerPoint Presentation
Henry Ford and the Automobile Industry PowerPoint Presentation
Objective: To examine the history of the automobile industry. Key Terms and People: Henry Ford Ford Model-T Assembly Line River Rouge plant ...
By Mrberlin
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Subject: Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 7th, 8th, 11th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

3105-10 Civil War Generals
3105-10 Civil War Generals
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students play a game to learn about some of the key people in the Civil War. Lesson warm up, teach...
By Inspired Educators
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TimeLine Games Sampler
TimeLine Games Sampler
TimeLine Games are such a great way to introduce or review a topic, and I have put together a fair number of those. The biggest problem is trying ...
By Catherine Jaime
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Subject: U.S. History, World History Level(s): 3rd, 7th, 11th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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20th Century American History - 1910-1919 - Research/Scavenger Hunt
20th Century American History - 1910-1919 - Research/Scavenger Hunt
This is a challenging 20-question internet research project/scavenger hunt for a 20th Century American History class, specifically for the decade 1...
By Mistermitchell.com
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A Minuteman's Dilemma
A Minuteman's Dilemma
Should a man respond to the ringing of a village bell calling him to take up arms against the British? Find here a detailed lesson plan for sn eng...
By Interactive Education
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Susan B. Anthony A & E Biography video guide
Susan B. Anthony A & E Biography video guide
This is a one page video guide on the Susan B. Anthony A & E biography series. I have used this as an emergency lesson in the past. It includes 11 ...
By Realdeal13
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Subject: U.S. History Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 50 Minutes

Thanksgiving Notebooking, Lapbooking & More
Thanksgiving Notebooking, Lapbooking & More
This 48 page unit contains multiple notebooking and lapbooking pages, 2 word searches and more....
By L Ackert
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Subject: Creative Writing, U.S. History, Thanksgiving Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

US and Imperialism
US and Imperialism
This power point discusses the US and it's drive for imperialism pre-WWI. The power point contains information about the US involvement in China, ...
By Jackie Homan
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Alaska Study Questions Webquest
Alaska Study Questions Webquest
Students must answer 10 basic questions about the state of Alaska. Questions are about location, climate, demographics, resources, etc. Students ca...
By Happyedugator
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Constitutional Convention Project
Constitutional Convention Project
Here is the gist of the project: You are a member of your state�s legislature and have just received a report on the secret happenings at t...
By Donald Jenkins
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Subject: Government, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 1 Week

Native Americans (Mississippian Culture PowerPoint)
Native Americans (Mississippian Culture PowerPoint)
This PowerPoint is sure to promote discussion and interesting conversations in the classroom about Mississippian Natives Americans. This PowerPoint...
By History Wizard
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The rise of the dictator
The rise of the dictator
This powerpoint is a high school lesson intended to explain the causes of the rise of totalitarian governments in Europe in the 1930s....
By Bob
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Industrialization in America: Minnesota and the railroads
Industrialization in America: Minnesota and the railroads
This lesson plans allows students to explore James J. Hill's railroad empire. James J. Hill was one the great railroad tycoons of the late 19th an...
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Review - Causes of the Civil War
Review - Causes of the Civil War
Early American History Reviews 21 reviews for Early American History, extending from “The First Americans†through “The Reconstruction Eraâ€...
By Tim Maher
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Subject: U.S. History Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 40 Minutes
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Native American Petroglyphs, (Jeffers Petroglyphs, Minnesota)
Native American Petroglyphs, (Jeffers Petroglyphs, Minnesota)
This powerpoint examines Native American petroglyphs through photographs taken at Jeffers Petroglyphs State Park in Minnesota. Students love looki...
By History Wizard
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Subject: Native Americans, U.S. History, Arts Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 40 Minutes

Political Reforms PowerPoint Presentation
Political Reforms PowerPoint Presentation
Objective: To examine the major political reforms of the Progressive Era. Key Terms and People: Primary Initiative Referendum Recall Progre...
By Mrberlin
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Subject: Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 7th, 8th, 11th Duration: N/A

Women's Movement of the 1960's
Women's Movement of the 1960's
This powerpoint addresses the Women's Movement of the 1960's. I used it right after studying Civil Rights. It includes various images, discussion...
By Chris Daubert
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Subject: U.S. History Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A