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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

Students can complete matrix using various sources: books, textbooks, magazines, encyclopedias, historical documents, audio and video recordings, WebQuests, etc. Students complete matrix for first 5 presidents: Dates Served Terms Elected Political Party Domestic Policy Foreign Policy Interesting Facts Once matrix is completed students answer 1 question for each president. Matrix can be edited to suit student needs. Tested with success on comprehensive, 504, IEP, ELL, GT Thank you in advanc

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.

Students use information source or their own knowledge to fill in the Graphic Organizer asking Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How for the Enlightenment Era. Teacher can use their own information or have students gather information from the internet. Teacher can have students work in pairs or even cut out the squares and give each student a square to gather information for homework and then students come back together the following day and paste it on a large construction paper and then pre

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

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 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.

Fun review sheet for review of important documents in United States History. Students match the explanation with the picture of the document using previously learned knowledge of events beginning with The French and Indian War and ending with the Treaty of Paris 1783 which officially ended the American Revolution. Duration: Time may range between 5 minutes to 30 minutes depending on level of student. PreAP or AP classes may finish worksheet in 5 minutes. Classes needing reinforcements and aids

Template for weekly warm-ups. Add your question on the left and have students explain their selection on the right. Allows teacher to create one warmup for the entire week. Students keep in interactive notebook, binder, or folder. No guessing what to do for warm-up and allows students to enter classroom and begin working immediately. Weekly Warmup Template by Lucy Figueroa is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License.

Great way for students to comprehend the vocabulary word grievance. Students list 5 grievances they have had in their life that has caused friction and tension on the left of the 'T' chart. Students then list 5 grievances colonists have had with the king that has caused friction and tension on the right of the 'T' chart. Students then compare the grievances and how it made them and the colonists feel. Can be used as a warm-up, center/station activity, or homework. Teaching duration: <

Students use web when discussing topic or gathering thoughts individually. Teachers can change question to focus to lesson plan