This is a complete unit bundle for APUSH Period 1 (1491–1607) covering Native American societies, European exploration, and the Columbian Exchange. It includes activities, DBQ and SAQ practice, guided notes, and assessments designed to teach content and skills simultaneously while preparing students for the AP US History exam. This unit is structured to build background knowledge and reading comprehension through primary sources, with proven classroom results and pass rates over 90%.

Recent Updates/Additions

• Graphic Organizers (2025)
• Discussion Activities (2025)
• Enrichment Readings (2025)
• Flipped Classroom Questions (2025)
• Guided Fill-In Notes (2025)
• Historical Performance Reviews (2026)
• Rap Battles (2026)
• Historical Meet-and-Greets (2026)

Note: All materials are original and catered specifically to the College Board's Unit Guide Learning Objectives and modeled after the College Board AP® Test format and difficulty. Please note "AP®" and "Advanced Placement®" are trademarks owned by the College Board. It is not affiliated with nor does it endorse this site or product.

OVERVIEW

• All contents aligned with College Board Learning Objectives
• All materials ready-to-use; no prep!
• Student-driven learning via Flipped Classroom options for each topic
• Textbook-independent
• Lifetime curriculum updates + Google Drive access
• Pacing calendar (regular & AB block schedules)
• Daily lesson plans and explanations of activities
• 40+ activity options: Escape Room, Riddle Race, Gallery Walk & more
• Major research activity: Historical Performance Review of colonial Powers
• Deep Dives: Classroom Discussion Activities and Enrichment Readings
• Editable PowerPoints with lecture notes for every Learning Objective
• Graphic Organizers for every PPT
• Guided Fill-in Notes options for every PPT
• Group research project options
• Crash Course U.S. History Video sheets
• Primary sources and secondary sources
• Teaching the SAQ Lesson Plan
• Original SAQs + keys
• Editable assessments + keys/rubrics
• Student writing models, short answer & essay questions + rubrics
• Classroom management & setup guide with videos

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