Students read a letter from the king explaining why he has passed the Proclamation of 1763. Students use that letter to respond back to the king. Students practice vocabulary such as prolcamation and grievance. Here is an exerpt: "We have some grievances that we would like to discuss regarding your ____________________ of 1763. Here are three issues we have with your Proclamation of ______________. " *Tested with success by GT, ELL, cooperative groups, and PreAP students This work is licensed
Easy step by step instructions for cooperative groups or individual project over Explorers, Spanish missions, and gold, gold, glory. Students use interactive notebook, completed worksheets, or research on their own to complete the project template. Once all 4 sections are completed by the student or group. Student(s) complete section 5 which allows them to select their own project. Projects range from children’s book to text message discussion to online websites.
Requires recall, research, an
Includes 16 categories for each colonial region: New England, Middle, and Southern. Provides information that teachers and students can use to build on for the colonial era. Categories are: Colonies, Geography/Climate, Economy, Religion, Technology, Colony of Significance, Significance of colony named, Founders, Established or Founded, Purpose for settlement, Significant individuals, Immigrant groups, Conflicts encountered, self-government, self-government significance, slavery. Thank you in ad
Quick warm-up or homework assignment over Manifest Destiny.
Students read small explanation of Manifest Destiny, analyze picture and answer questions.
Tested with success on ELL, IEP, 504, GT, Comprehensive
John Wayne Manifest Destiny by Lucy Figueroa is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License.
Graphically Organized Notes
1. Causes of the American Revolution: Students summarize the Main Idea of French & Indian War, Proclamation of 1763, Stamp Act, Boston Massacre, Tea Act, Boston Tea Party, Intolerable Acts.
1b. Students match the picture with the correct event.
2. Graphically Organized Notes for key events in the American Revolution: Lexington & Concord battle, D.O.I., Saratoga, Valley Forge, A.O.C., Yorktown, Treaty of Paris
Easy to read and understand. Great for all level stude
Students match the short description with the picture and the title of the patriotic symbol. Includes Patriotic Symbols: Texas FlagUSA FlagStatue of LibertyLiberty BellThe AlamoTexas Motto USA Motto suitable for grade levels 1-7 Lower grade levels will benefit from the teacher reading the descriptions
Texas and American Historical Figures Exit Ticket. Covers: Stephen F. AustinJose NavarroChristopher ColumbusGeorge WashingtonSuitable for primary grade levels
Use this Google Doc as your home page or choice board. Use it as it is and add your own Google Doc links to it or use it as a starting point to begin your creative juices flowing! Give your students the opportunity to choose their learning path!
Stay organized and give your students or loved ones a preview of their day with this easy to use daily schedule. Color-coded in the ROYGBIV to help young ones stay motivated on moving to the next color. I have used this for my own children since the start of Quarantine and they have become accustomed to schedule which reduced frustrations.
Bundle includes: Matching ActivityTeacher Answer Key to Matching ActivityExit Ticket Matching includes a short description of Patriotic Symbols, Picture, and Name of Patriotic Symbols. Patriotic Symbols included: The AlamoTexas MottoUSA FlagUSA Motto Texas FlagStatue of LibertyLiberty Bell
Dutch Establish New Amsterdam on Manhattan Island
1. Students use their knowledge of the Dutch or they analyze the picture to answer the 5 questions that accompany visual
2. Project is modified for SPED, 504, and LEP students. Teacher can easily modify WORD document to increase rigor for higher level students.
3. Students do not need recall in order to complete the assignment because all of the information needed is on the document. Works well for frequently absent students or students who a
Students read about the War of 1812 and then use the reading to complete a matching activity on the Cause and Effects of the War of 1812. Recommended for 5th grade and up. Includes: War of 1812 ReadingCause and Effect Matching Answer Key
What will your Juneteenth Celebration look like? After learning about Juneteenth celebrations, students use this handout to create their celebration. Recommended: Teacher should teach about Juneteenth and show various celebrations around the country.
Goes along with Patriotic Symbols - Texas Edition Matching ActivityLook for Patriotic Symbols - Texas Edition Bundle in Teacher Pay TeacherSuitable for K-7. Lower grade levels may benefit from teacher reading the Patriotic Symbol description
Students analyze 4 pictures and answer questions to determine who is a loylaist, redcoat, patriot, etc.
Tested with success with ELL, LEP, IEP, 504, SBS
Thank you in advance for your feedback.
Choosing Sides: American Revolution by Lucy Figueroa is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
**This is the Answer Key for the Student Matching Activity titled: Patriotic Symbols - Texas Edition sold in TPTStudents match the short description with the picture and the title of the patriotic symbol. Includes Patriotic Symbols: Texas FlagUSA FlagStatue of LibertyLiberty BellThe AlamoTexas Motto USA Motto suitable for grade levels 1-7 Lower grade levels will benefit from the teacher reading the descriptions
6th grade - World History, 7th grade - Texas History, 8th grade - US History, 8th grade team leader
Teaching style
Diverse, Personal Model, Facilitator, Delegator
Awards & shining teacher moments
2008 Student Teacher of the Year - St. Edwards University, 2011 Teacher of Promise, 2016 Middle School Teacher of the Year, 2016 District Middle School Teacher of the Year Finalist
My own education history
Bachelors, Social Studies, St. Edwards University, Austin, Texas Certification: 4-8 Social Studies, ELL
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