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Bill of Rights Unit Plan
Bill of Rights Unit Plan
This unit plan includes several worksheets that feature real life examples of the bill of rights, an activity regarding Facebook & the first amendm...
By Kristin Krempasky
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Subject: Special Education, U.S. History, Social Studies - History Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 11th, Homeschooler Duration: 2 Weeks

U.S. Constitution Overview Powerpoint
U.S. Constitution Overview Powerpoint
A comprehensive Powerpoint presentation on all important aspects of the U.S. Constitution, including pictures, graphs, and illustrations....
By Annie Smith
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Subject: Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: 3 hours

Historical Movie Trailer Project
Historical Movie Trailer Project
See how project based learning and 21st century skills can transform your classroom and make history come alive with this seller. Students use crea...
By Tim Obergefell
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Boston Tea Party
Boston Tea Party
Interactive reading with questions and answers for discussion or test helps students understand this event. Word spiral tests their knowledge of vo...
By Mary Ellen Page
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Subject: EFL - ESL - ELD, Reading, U.S. History Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Explore the first Americans/Native American Tribes
Explore the first Americans/Native American Tribes
This is a PowerPoint presentation on the First Americans. It covers GA Standard SS4H1 The student will describe how early Native American cultures...
By Rmason
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Native Americans, U.S. History Level(s): 4th Duration: N/A

World War II and the Human Experience
World War II and the Human Experience
This is a great way to grab students attention in relation to World War II. It is easy to focus on the big concepts and politics of World War II. ...
By Nathan Johnson
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Subject: U.S. History Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 50 Minutes

Dear America Movie Worksheets (Pilgrims/Indians, Civil War & Slavery)
Dear America Movie Worksheets (Pilgrims/Indians, Civil War & Slavery)
Use these worksheets with the Dear America Movie Series. Movies these sheets correlate with: - A Journey to the New World: The Diary of Rememb...
By Mrs. Bart
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Subject: Native Americans, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 30 Minutes

Propaganda on American imperialism
Propaganda on American imperialism
This speech was given by Senator Carl Schurz in 1899 to protest the evil of American imperialism. I have created reading questions that go along w...
By Literacysolutionlinks
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Subject: Reading, U.S. History, History Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, Higher Education Duration: N/A

Events Leading to the Revolutionary War - Skit Writing Activity
Events Leading to the Revolutionary War - Skit Writing Activity
Allow your students to be a part of history with this package of skits about the events leading up to the American Revolution. Using this innovativ...
By The Bonus Point Band
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Subject: Creative Writing, History, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: 2 Days

Civil War Quiz, Test, Assessment, Answer Key (Common Core)
Civil War Quiz, Test, Assessment, Answer Key (Common Core)
Civil War Quiz, Test, Assessment with Answer KEY (4 pages) Common Core ELA History Social Studies Standards: 4,5 This is a four page quiz/test ...
By Wise Guys
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 45 Minutes

Mock Trial: Tennessee vs. John T. Scopes (1925)
Mock Trial: Tennessee vs. John T. Scopes (1925)
No unit on the 1920s is complete without a thorough examination of the "Scopes Monkey Trial." It provides excellent insight into the traditionalism...
By Brian Schum
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Subject: U.S. History, Social Studies - History, Civics Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 2 Days

Social Studies: Susan B. Anthony & Mary Bethune Worksheet
Social Studies: Susan B. Anthony & Mary Bethune Worksheet
This is a worksheet I created to assess my students' knowledge of Susan B. Anthony and Mary M. Bethune. There are 10 questions which cover various ...
By Ms. J
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Subject: Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 3rd, 4th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

European Explorer Jeopardy Game
European Explorer Jeopardy Game
Students love this game! It reinforces what they learn about the explorers and their sponsors, motives, routes, and impacts. It can be used as a st...
By Heidi Wachtin
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Subject: Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: 40 Minutes

Cinderella Man Movie Review Questions
Cinderella Man Movie Review Questions
An 18 question handout with basic questions to keep kids focused throughout the film. The last two questions require more reflection on the film as...
By Mr. D. Wilkinson
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Subject: Social Studies - History, U.S. History, World History Level(s): 8th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

U.S. Constitution - Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader? REVIEW
U.S. Constitution - Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader? REVIEW
I received this power point template from a friend at my school, and have made several social studies review games with it including Early American...
By Kim Andersen
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: 45 Minutes

Downloadable American Eagle Cut and Paste Art Project Pattern Packet
Downloadable American Eagle Cut and Paste Art Project Pattern Packet
Paper, Scissors, Kids Cut and Paste Pattern Packets, offer heartwarming and colorful art activities that will brighten your classroom bulletin boar...
By Dianne Tansey
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Subject: Graphic Arts, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: 40 Minutes

Who Am I? -American Heroes
Who Am I? -American Heroes
This is a fantastic bulletin board to help your third graders learn the 9 American Heroes: Eleanor Roosevelt, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Frederick ...
By Classic Crafter
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Subject: U.S. History Level(s): 3rd Duration: 50 Minutes

U.S. Symbols Power Point
U.S. Symbols Power Point
This power point slide show has photographies and information about common symbols of the United States....
By Mrs. Colwell
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Subject: Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

American Flag FAQS: Internet Research
American Flag FAQS: Internet Research
Use the internet to do research on the American flag. This worksheet focuses on flag etiquette. Students look up information on a website to learn ...
By Mary Shoemaker
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Revolutionary War on Wednesday Worksheets (Magic Tree House #22)
Revolutionary War on Wednesday Worksheets (Magic Tree House #22)
This is a collection of 10 worksheets for the Magic Tree House book, Revolutionary War on Wednesday, by Mary Pope Osborne. Each sheet corresponds t...
By Honor Hingston-cox
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Subject: Reading, U.S. History, Vocabulary Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Homeschooler Duration: 30 Minutes

George Washington First President Notes Lesson Plan PowerPoint
George Washington First President Notes Lesson Plan PowerPoint
This set of notes and presentations covers the 1st president of the United States under the Constitution, George Washington. It covers his cabinet,...
By Make History Fun
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

GRAPHIC ORGANIZER-Government Policies during World War I
GRAPHIC ORGANIZER-Government Policies during World War I
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

Pain of the Great Depression PPT w/Pictures & Descriptions
Pain of the Great Depression PPT w/Pictures & Descriptions
A simple, but touching powerpoint. Six images from the Great Depression show how it hit individuals across the United States. Each picture has a ...
By Michele Luck's Social Studies
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Subject: Social Studies - History, U.S. History, History Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: 30 Minutes

1307-12 The Emancipation Proclamation
1307-12 The Emancipation Proclamation
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will be able to explain the importance of Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation to the Ci...
By Inspired Educators
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American History magazine cover
American History magazine cover
How would students look at themselves and could they do something that would get them over the cover of a national magazine? Are their dreams big ...
By Latraveler
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Subject: U.S. History Level(s): 7th, 8th Duration: N/A
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The Stamp Act - Skit Writing Activity
The Stamp Act - Skit Writing Activity
Send your students back in time to 1765 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: Drama, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: 2 Days

Missouri History/Geography Assessment Package
Missouri History/Geography Assessment Package
This five-page package includes a pre-test, study guide, and test which covers all of the GLEs for Missouri history and government. It can also be ...
By Eileen Rafuse
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Subject: Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A
Type: Assessment

Bill of Rights Assessment
Bill of Rights Assessment
Matching assessment including the Bill of Rights (first 10 ammendments to the consitution). Assesses the standard "explain the freedoms granted by ...
By Julie Mclendon
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Subject: Government, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 30 Minutes
Type: Assessment

Revolutionary War Guidebook
Revolutionary War Guidebook
Revolutionary War guidebook designed to be used for note-taking while reading American Revolution Magic Tree House by Mary Osborne. Aligned to GA s...
By Maggie Stephens
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Subject: Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 4th, 5th Duration: 1 Week

Social Studies Franklin Roosevelt's Travels Worksheet
Social Studies Franklin Roosevelt's Travels Worksheet
This worksheet is to assess students' knowledge of Franklin Roosevelt's history and map skills. In order to answer each question about an important...
By Ms. J
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Subject: Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Causes of World War One
Causes of World War One
This powerpoint outlines the events that led to world war one, including the four major causes, as well as the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferd...
By Bob
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Subject: U.S. History, World History Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th Duration: N/A

Truman Mock Trial: Harry Truman on Trial for Atomic Bombing of Japan
Truman Mock Trial: Harry Truman on Trial for Atomic Bombing of Japan
This is a pre-made mock trial with 6 witnesses (each with a pre-made witness statement), a rubric for evaluation, and a list of common objections u...
By John O'neill
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Subject: World History, U.S. History Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th Duration: 2 Weeks

Pink and Say Reading Response
Pink and Say Reading Response
The book Pink and Say, by Patricia Pollaco, tells the story of an unlikely friendship during the Civil War. Based on a true story, the book focuse...
By Leslie Meadows
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Subject: Reading, U.S. History Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A

Famous Americans-U.S. History
Famous Americans-U.S. History
This unit/game is a way to make learning about history fun. Students will receive five clues about a famous American-post one clue every day of the...
By Nicole Shelby
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Subject: Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Civil Rights Wordle ~ Great for Black History Month
Civil Rights Wordle ~ Great for Black History Month
After learning about the Civil Rights movement students create a Wordle which paints a vivid picture with words. These make for a great discussion...
By Di Teacher
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Subject: Social Studies - History, Civics, U.S. History Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

Famous Americans & President's Day Unit
Famous Americans & President's Day Unit
This Famous Americans and Presidents Day Social Studies unit includes the following: 1. Famous American Graphic Organizers and Personal Interview ...
By Ashlyn Ellsworth
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Frederick Douglass Powerpoint
Frederick Douglass Powerpoint
This is a short powerpoint incorporating the Georgia Performance Standards for Frederick Douglass. Use this as an introduction or as a review of t...
By Literacy Workshop
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Subject: Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, Homeschooler Duration: 30 Minutes

American Revolution - Overview Worksheet
American Revolution - Overview Worksheet
This two-page worksheet is an overview of the American Revolution, which includes questions about taxation without representation, the Boston Massa...
By Monica Lukins
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Subject: U.S. History, Social Studies - History Level(s): 5th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A

Read It, Trace It, Put the Sentence Together: National Symbols Theme
Read It, Trace It, Put the Sentence Together: National Symbols Theme
Included are several national symbol (Bald Eagle, Liberty Bell, White House, Statue of Liberty, flag) themed sentences. This activity can be used a...
By Kinderkarla
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Writing, U.S. History Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Colonial Life Presentation
Colonial Life Presentation
In this summative assessment, students become the teachers as they research and present information regarding a selected topic regarding colonial l...
By Karrie Comeau
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Subject: Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A

Presidential TimeLine
Presidential TimeLine
Students often have difficulty understanding the concept of time. By using a timeline that is part of the classroom decor, they will be able to re...
By Betty M See
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Subject: Government, OTHER, U.S. History Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: 1 Semester

American History
American History
This activity is a chart which students can make on their own paper or which you can duplicate for their use. It provides a self-directed review o...
By Donna Melton
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MLK, Jr. I Have A Dream Wordle - Visual Aid/Bulletin Board Print
MLK, Jr. I Have A Dream Wordle - Visual Aid/Bulletin Board Print
This visual aid was created with the website Wordle. The site doesn't have a download feature, but you can copy-and-paste your Wordle to Adobe Acr...
By Mistermitchell.com
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My Folks Don't Want Me To Talk 'Bout No Slavery
My Folks Don't Want Me To Talk 'Bout No Slavery
"We can't judge the past by today's beliefs" Sarah Debro, once a slave in North Carolina, put it bluntly: "My folks was shame that niggers ever...
By Latraveler
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Subject: Afro-American Studies, U.S. History Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

50th Day of School Book and Venn Diagram Worksheet
50th Day of School Book and Venn Diagram Worksheet
This 20 page packet includes a mini-book, which compares life in the 1950's to life today in the year 2011, and a Venn Diagram worksheet that can b...
By Erica Demaria
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People of the Thirteen Colonies Crossword
People of the Thirteen Colonies Crossword
This is a 14 question crossword focusing on famous people of the thirteen colonies. Questions include Thomas Paine, William Penn, Benjamin Frankli...
By Ms. Guppy
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Subject: U.S. History, World History Level(s): 5th, 8th Duration: N/A

Immigration: Ellis Island PowerPoint Presentation
Immigration: Ellis Island PowerPoint Presentation
Objective: To examine the difference between push and pull immigration. Key Terms and People: Push Factors Pull Factors Persecution Famine ...
By Mrberlin
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Subject: Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 7th, 8th, 11th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Civil Rights WebQuest
Civil Rights WebQuest
Many teachers are looking for an easy, and well-put-together, lesson that integrates technology. A famous movement in incorporating technology int...
By Kimberly's Ideas
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Social Studies: Economics Trivia Game
Social Studies: Economics Trivia Game
This game reviews basic economcis principles using a fun trivia game based on the popular game show, Jeopardy®. It is in PowerPoint format and is ...
By Ms. J
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Remembering Sept. 11 SmartBoard lesson Primary Grades
Remembering Sept. 11 SmartBoard lesson Primary Grades
Many primary grade children were not even born on September 11, 2001. Help them understand the importance of 9-11 with my 17 page SmartBoard Lesso...
By Lisa Rombach
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