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This resource is a great way to deep dive into the Reconstruction Amendments (13, 14, 15), and can be used as sub plans, as it is a self-paced individual lesson with multiple activities. It is very student friendly, as it includes all links/access to information needed for each task, and is quite simply an "upload and go" resource with no additional prepping needed. The lesson includes a vocabulary warm up, primary source sythensis, several short-answer reflection questions, and a one paragraph

This resource is a great way to introduce the Gilded Age, and can be used as sub plans, as it is a self-paced individual lesson with multiple activities. It is very student friendly, as it includes all links/access to information needed for each task, and is quite simply an "upload and go" resource with no additional prepping needed. The lesson includes a primary source analysis warm up, video questions and vocabulary, a reflection based question, and a secondary source based short answer questi

This resource is a great way to introduce the Harlem Renaissance, and can be used as sub plans, as it is a self-paced individual lesson with multiple activities. It is very student friendly, as it includes all links/access to information needed for each task, and is quite simply an "upload and go" resource with no additional prepping needed. The lesson includes a background reading warm up, a choice between a video and article reading with corresponding questions, and a reflection based question

This activity is an editable slide show for students to learn about Washington's cabinet members. This can be done independently or in groups/pairs depending on the age and ability of students. There are links to access instructional content for students to be able to complete each activity. This is a great way to introduce these four important founding fathers as they apply to the historical development of the U.S., or as a way for students to understand the fundamentals of the cabinet as a fou

This resource is a great way to introduce Prohibition, or as an extension for deeper understanding through primary sources. This can easily be used as sub plans, as it is a self-paced individual lesson, and is quite simply an "upload and go" resource with no additional prepping needed. The lesson includes important vocabulary, and four primary source documents with 2-3 targeted questions per document.

This resource contains 10 quotes from Ralph Waldo Emerson documents for students to analyze and summarize. It also includes two analysis questions to engage students in higher order thinking skills; making connections to transcendentalist themes, and other time periods. I use this resource as a part of my AP U.S. History curriculum, but is also great for other U.S. history and literature courses!

This resource includes a college board short answer practice example question with a breakdown of college board specifications, tips and tricks, and an overview of the T.E.A. method of writing. This SAQ is based on a primary source from the Jeffersonian era. Part A includes an example response and there is a template for students to answer Parts B and C using the T.E.A method.