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U.S. History 1 Summative Research Project
U.S. History 1 Summative Research Project
This is a research project with which I have had great success at getting students to produce higher-level thinking with their writing. The projec...
By Jason Scott
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Subject: U.S. History Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Meet Edgar Allan Poe
Meet Edgar Allan Poe
American writer, known as a poet and critic but most famous as the short-story form. Class notes are in the "fill in the blank" format and the ans...
By Always Academic
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Right-Wing Extremist Groups in the U.S., 1990s-today
Right-Wing Extremist Groups in the U.S., 1990s-today
Describes different types of right-wing extremist groups, including millenarians like the Branch Davidians as well as militias, Christian Identity ...
By Jim Gregory
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Subject: U.S. History, Government Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Spanish Effects on Native Americans
Spanish Effects on Native Americans
Objective of this PP is "SWBAT analyze the ways Native Americans suffered from Spanish rule in New Spain."...
By Kevin Cogan
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Subject: U.S. History Level(s): 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

The American Pageant 12th Edition Student Textbook
The American Pageant 12th Edition Student Textbook
The American Pageant 12th Edition, Copyright 2002 By David M. Kennedy, Lizabeth Cohen, and Thomas A. Bailey This book is in very good cond...
By Science Stuff
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Subject: Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler ISBN #: 061810349x

The Boston Tea Party - Skit Writing Activity
The Boston Tea Party - Skit Writing Activity
Send your students back in time to 1773 by allowing them to perform this skit for the class or the entire school. Teachers will especially love the...
By The Bonus Point Band
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Subject: Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Creative Writing Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

Liberator Newspaper Production Project
Liberator Newspaper Production Project
Guess what?! You have just been offered a shot to be hired as the newest ink slinger for The Liberator-- William Lloyd Garrison’s paper. You’re...
By Brandi Mason
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Subject: Gifted and Talented, U.S. History, English Language Arts Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 3 Days

Columbian Exchange
Columbian Exchange
This PowerPoint presentation explains the Columbian exchange and includes some great smallpox pictures, sure to captivate and gross out your studen...
By Charles Bono
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Subject: European History, World History, U.S. History Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 50 Minutes

The Importance of The Bill of Rights - Lesson Plan
The Importance of The Bill of Rights - Lesson Plan
This lesson plan introduces students to the rights guaranteed in the Bill of Rights. It also requires them to apply the concept of the Bill of Righ...
By Bridget Clarke
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Subject: Government, U.S. History Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: 40 Minutes

4115-3 Alliances of World War II Lesson
4115-3 Alliances of World War II Lesson
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students analyze information about the major players in WWII in order to predict alliances. Lesso...
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Introduction to Immigration Using Art Lesson Plan
Introduction to Immigration Using Art Lesson Plan
By using paintings and political cartoons you will introduce your students to immigration. With technology, computers and smart board, students can...
By Gene A
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The Mystery of the Lost Colony of Roanoke
The Mystery of the Lost Colony of Roanoke
This product is a PowerPoint presentation that gives the students the basic background of the Lost Colony At Roanoke. There are five theories as to...
By Cabin Boy
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Subject: Forensics, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A

A Land Remembered Patrick Smith Reading Quiz
A Land Remembered Patrick Smith Reading Quiz
A Land Remembered traces Florida history through the generations of one Florida family. This quiz contains 27 matching and multiple choice question...
By Andrea Mcnally
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Subject: Literature, English Language Arts, U.S. History Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: 30 Minutes

47 Social Studies Picture Vocabulary Cards (Word Wall Cards) ESL
47 Social Studies Picture Vocabulary Cards (Word Wall Cards) ESL
This is a 16 pages Word document, formatted to print on Avery Labels 8164 (6 labels per sheet) This can also be printed on regular paper/cardsto...
By Melissa Dean
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Declaration of Independence Living Blueprint Scholastic READING GUIDE
Declaration of Independence Living Blueprint Scholastic READING GUIDE
This is a reading guide that goes with the books in the scholastic set. There is currently a set up for sale on TPT. I used this set every year w...
By Stephanie Poynor
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Subject: U.S. History Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

U.S. History Songs #1 MP3 by Larry Troxel/Audio Memory
U.S. History Songs #1 MP3 by Larry Troxel/Audio Memory
U.S. History Songs #1 MP3 by Larry Troxel/Audio Memory from the History Songs CD This song is a musical timeline starting with the explorers in 14...
By Audio Memory
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Subject: U.S. History, Music, Reading Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: 30 Minutes

Vocabulary Games for Deborah Hopkinson's Shutting Out the Sky
Vocabulary Games for Deborah Hopkinson's Shutting Out the Sky
Here are vocabulary games for six words from Chapter 1 of Hopkinson's Book Shutting Out the Sun. These are fun games, which you can adapt for othe...
By Teachergal
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Subject: Vocabulary, Literature, U.S. History Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: 3 Days
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America the Story of Us Episode 2 Revolution Video Viewing Guide
America the Story of Us Episode 2 Revolution Video Viewing Guide
A viewing guide for the History Channel's America the Story of Us (Episode 2: Revolution). There are a total of 19 questions in the guide. An ans...
By The Chronicler
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Subject: Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

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California Destination Research Report 4th Grade
California Destination Research Report 4th Grade
A newer approach to meeting the California Writing Standards for a Research Report! Have each student select a destination in California to learn ...
By Patty Schwartz
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Subject: Other (Social Studies - History), U.S. History Level(s): 4th, 5th Duration: 3 Weeks

Native American Creation Myth Project
Native American Creation Myth Project
See how creative your students can be as they work their way through Bloom's Taxonomy using the Iroquois and Cherokee creation myths. This project...
By Jeff Gray
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"High Performance Social Science Lesson Plan Template"
This is an effective Lesson Plan Template for basic Social Science lessons....
By Andre Labouyer
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Why did the US Enter WWI? PowerPoint
Why did the US Enter WWI? PowerPoint
The 'Why did the US Enter WWI? PowerPoint' differentiates instruction in a couple of different ways. It uses multi-media pictures and links for cli...
By Kasha Mastrodomenico
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Subject: U.S. History Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

SC SS 5-2 Standard Review Sheet - Westward Expansion
SC SS 5-2 Standard Review Sheet - Westward Expansion
This is a 2 page document that guides students through a review of Westward Expansion to prepare for testing. Students do a combination of short...
By The Bright Bunch
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Subject: Native Americans, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 5th Duration: N/A

What do you know about slavery?
What do you know about slavery?
This brief Power Point is meant to introduce students to the realities of slavery prior to the Civil War. This particular Power Point is for use in...
By Sarah Dawn
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Subject: U.S. History Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: 30 Minutes

Muckrakers PowerPoint Presentation
Muckrakers PowerPoint Presentation
Objective: To examine the impact of muckrakers on U.S. society. Key Terms and People: Muckrakers "The Jungle" by, Upton Sinclair Reform Boss...
By Mrberlin
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Subject: Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 7th, 8th, 11th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

The Great Depression Study Guide
The Great Depression Study Guide
This study guide is designed for an 11th grade U.S. History course. The study guide covers the time period leading up and including the Great Depr...
By Social Studies Savvy
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Subject: U.S. History Level(s): 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 50 Minutes

National Symbols-The Great Seal-Core Standards
National Symbols-The Great Seal-Core Standards
Our Great Seal Lesson fosters literacy in History and Social Studies for 1st-3rd grade students. After learning about the history of the Great Seal...
By Splash! Publications
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D3107 Problems and Progressives COMPLETE eBOOK UNIT!
D3107 Problems and Progressives COMPLETE eBOOK UNIT!
This complete InspirEd Educators 100 page e-book unit includes 15 single-class lessons to teach U.S. History during the Gilded Age and Progressive ...
By Inspired Educators
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Columbian Exchange - Worksheet
Columbian Exchange - Worksheet
This worksheet accompanies my PowerPoint with the same title. It enables students to take notes quickly while paying attention to the lecture....
By Charles Bono
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Subject: U.S. History, World History, European History Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 55 Minutes
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Why did the US Enter WWI? Lesson Plan
Why did the US Enter WWI? Lesson Plan
Why did the US Enter WWI? Lesson Plan has it all! It inlcudes the lesson plan, 3 choices of activities based on multiple intelligences(propaganda p...
By Kasha Mastrodomenico
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Stars and Stripes!  4th of July curriculum
Stars and Stripes! 4th of July curriculum
Unit includes songs, fingerplays, science, math, art, bulletin board ideas, dramatic play enhancements, book list, home/school connections, litera...
By Learning Foundations
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Subject: U.S. History, Child Care, EHS Training Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

American Naturalism and Its Characteristics Powerpoint
American Naturalism and Its Characteristics Powerpoint
The basics of American naturalism...
By Julie Moore
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Vietnam War History Power Point - 1966-67
Vietnam War History Power Point - 1966-67
Power Point on the events that took place in the Vietnam War from 1965-66. Includes 81 slides and an assessment. Created by Mike Dross...
By Mike Dross
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT- The American Revolution
ADVANCED PLACEMENT- The American Revolution
This 14 page lecture deals withs the colonies prosecution of the American Revolution as well as how it impacted the fledgling U.S. society, specifi...
By Joseph Tusing
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Subject: U.S. History Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Boston Massacre- 1770 YeArt
Boston Massacre- 1770 YeArt
Objectives: Illustrate the main idea of the event within the borders of the year that it happened. Use specific and predetermined vocabulary word...
By Kim Andersen
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Cold War Events Timeline & Mapping Activity AP World History
Cold War Events Timeline & Mapping Activity AP World History
This powerpoint is an activity in which students read and discuss 12 cold war events, create symbols for the events, map the locations discussed, a...
By Michele Luck's Social Studies
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Subject: Social Studies - History, U.S. History, World History Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

PBS Africans in America Vol 4 Video Viewing Guide
PBS Africans in America Vol 4 Video Viewing Guide
Please remember to read the guide aloud with students prior to watching the video so they know what to look/listen for. Please leave feedback....
By Stephanie Poynor
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Lewis Clark A and E Biography Video Viewing Guide
Lewis Clark A and E Biography Video Viewing Guide
This goes with the biography published by A&E....
By Stephanie Poynor
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Subject: U.S. History Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

World War II Trivia Crossword Puzzle--Fun and Different!
World War II Trivia Crossword Puzzle--Fun and Different!
This crossword is entirely based on fun facts from World War II. Students won't know all the answers, but, as with all crossword, words will slowly...
By Pegi Bevins
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Subject: Social Studies - History, U.S. History, World History Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Southern South Colonies Activities, Worksheets, Common Core Standards
Southern South Colonies Activities, Worksheets, Common Core Standards
Southern Colonies Activities, Worksheets, Common Core Standards ELA History/Social Studies Standards: 2,4,5,7 This is a twelve page document th...
By Wise Guys
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Subject: Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Historical Fiction Minilesson Japanese Internment Pearl Harbor Reading
Historical Fiction Minilesson Japanese Internment Pearl Harbor Reading
This 3-4 week reading unit includes a reader's statement and graphic organizers that could be used for any HISTORICAL FICTION unit. I have included...
By Tarheelstate Teacher
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Reading, U.S. History Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

our expanding nation
our expanding nation
for use with california vistas "making a new nation" newspaper project....
By Susan Millan
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Subject: Writing, U.S. History Level(s): 5th Duration: 90 Minutes

U.S. History Territorial Expansion to 1800s Frontier in America Notes
U.S. History Territorial Expansion to 1800s Frontier in America Notes
Powerpoint Lecture Notes on the Territorial Growth in America at the turn of the century (1800) covers Louisiana Purchase, Lewis & Clark Expedition...
By Michele Luck's Social Studies
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European Explorers ThinkQuest
European Explorers ThinkQuest
This activity can be done together with a class or students can work on independently in a computer lab. This activity can be used as an introducti...
By Kristin Krempasky
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Battles of the Civil War Word Search
Battles of the Civil War Word Search
15 major battles, including: Antietam Balls Bluff Pea Ridge Shiloh Gettysburg...
By Pegi Bevins
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Subject: Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Roaring Twenties Crossword Puzzle--Fun!
Roaring Twenties Crossword Puzzle--Fun!
This crossword focuses on the Roaring Twenties. Clues range from "Bar requiring a password" (speakeasy) to "Popular women's hairstyle" (bob) to "Th...
By Pegi Bevins
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Subject: U.S. History, Social Studies - History Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Woodrow Wilson's 14 Points
Woodrow Wilson's 14 Points
The lesson allows students to analyze Woodrow Wilson's 14 points. Students are given 10 of the 14 points, those most critical to understanding the...
By Christy Schirmer
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Subject: World History, U.S. History Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Bring History Alive: A Sourcebook for Teaching US History
Bring History Alive: A Sourcebook for Teaching US History
This resource book is by National Center for History in the Schools The teaching examples in this book are organized by grade level and by era,...
By Tammy Raiton
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Subject: Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler ISBN #: 0963321854

Thomas Jefferson Powerpoint 2
Thomas Jefferson Powerpoint 2
This could be used in history or in American Literature when discussing the Age of Revolution....
By Julie Moore
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Huey Long PBS Video by Ken Burns 1985 88 minutes long
Huey Long PBS Video by Ken Burns 1985 88 minutes long
Found on streaming Netflix. This guide is tool for keeping students on task. This is NOT higher level thinking, it is designed for quick answers ...
By Stephanie Poynor
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Subject: U.S. History, History Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education Duration: 90 Minutes