Fran Miness

This is an excellent primary source which shows some of the many photographs Lewis Hines took of both child and adult laborers at the beginning of the 20th century. It is an excellent visual presentation which lends itself to class discussion and analysis.

This is a digital Jeopardy game which can be edited to fit the needs of any unit on Westward Expansion/Manifest Destiny. The game, an all-time student favorite, can be played by individuals, on teams, or by the class as a whole. It is perfect for a unit review or even as a pre-unit assessment,

This is a powerpoint presentation which covers the highlights of the American Revolution in "9 Easy Steps." Students start with the "shot heard round the world," and end with the signing of the Treaty of Paris. The presentation includes maps, primary source documents, famous Americans and some basic definitions. The slides are colorful and interesting and hold student interest.

This is powerpoint which is designed to help students understand the basic principles of American government in a colorful, informative and interesting way. The slide show includes "everything you always wanted to know" about Separation of Powers, Checks and Balances and Federalism in particular. The presentation will hopefully help middle and high school students visualize what can be a very difficult topic.

This is a very colorful interactiver slide show which details the history of Immigration in the United States. There are many primary sources (charts, graphs, photographs, documents) which cover the three waves of American immigration. Beginning with the earliest immigrants (Old Immigration) and continuing through today's immigration issues, this is an especially powerful powerpoint for ALL children as we are all "a nation of immigrants."

This is an interactive slide show which covers a topic very few American history classes study - the Liberation and Aftermath of the Holocaust. This is an all-inclusive mini-unit which is a reflective study of the years (1945-1952) following the most tragic time period in the history of mankind. The slide show includes many primary sources, photographs, definitions, student activites and links to the present. It is also a very instructive tool for educators who are not well versed in thisn chapt

This is a powerpoint presentation which helps middle and high school students learn how to writer an effective DBQ. It is a concise, colorful and interesting look at what constitutes a well written, informative DBQ. ELA teachers who collaborate with their Social Studies partners would also find this very helpful.

This is a powepoint presentation which is a very extensive ovwerview of the Industrial Revolution from 1865-1914. It is a very coloprful, interactive slide show which includes many definitions,, charts, graphs, famous people and important legislation. The entire Industrial Revolution in the U.S. can easily be covered in this single presentation.

This is a 20 slide powerpoint presentation on the Causes of World War II. There are many primary sources, as well as excellent graphics, in the slide show. The program also includes easy-to-understand definitions of important terms as well as information on the famous individuals of the time period. Most importantly, the powerpoint is an excellent stimulus for discussion and will keep students interested in this very important topic.

This is a powerpoint presentationn which explores the concept of Westward Expansion/Manifest Destiny. The settlement of the United States from Atlantic to Pacific is presented as a "puzzle" which is finally completed with the Gadsden Purchase. There are lots of colorful maps along with eye-catching graphics that are sure to hold the attention of any middle schooler.

This is a DBQ which includes 7 different documents - primary sources, photographs, time lines and quotes - all related to the concept of Manifest Destiny. The DBQ is printable and all pages have space for answering the appropriate questions. A grading rubric is included as well.

This is an extremely thorough, all-inclusive look at all of the basic and important geography skills that middle and high school students must master. This is a 50 slide, interactive powerpoint presentation which includes definitions, classroom activities, self-tests and other interesting information. It is a colorful, easy-to-understand unit which can be utilized either as a entire unit or as separate lessons.

This is a very comprehensive powerpoint which covers every geographical concept and skill required in both middle and high school. There are many interactive, pre-test, post-test, and other entertaining activities.

This is a basic powerpoint point presentation which leads studentsn through the different sections of the Declaration of Independence and helps them understand the most important document in American history, The presentation includes primary sources, definitions and a follow-up activity.

This colorful and interesting powerpoint examines American immigration from the first wave of earliest immigrants through the present. There are numerous charts and graphs for students to interpret as well as many primary sources. This presentation challenges students of all backgrounds in its examination of past and present immigration issues.

This is an 11 slide powerpoint presentation which highlights ten heroes of the American Revolution. Each hero- from George Washington to the Marquis de Lafayette- is allotted on slide, and that individual's contributions to the War For Independence are summarized in a colorful, easy-to-understand manner.

This is a six category Jeopardy game which focuses on the Age of Exploration. Categories include basic definitions, reasons for Exploration, map skills, famous explorers and more. Jeopardy can be played by individuals in the class, on teams, or as an entire class. The game holds the interest of the whole class and can be used as either a pre-teaching or post-teaching tool.

This presentation is a comprehensive,. eye-opening history of the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire of 1911. The powerpoint includes original photographs, background information, history, and some modern day connections. Everything students need to know about this tragic event in American history is included in the slide show.

This all-inclusive powerpoint examines the social, political and economic causes of the American Civil War. This slide show contains many primary sources - photographs, documents, excerpts from speeches - and has all of the information studbnets need before studying the war itself. The unit is presented in a colorful, interesting way and will keep both middle and high school students involved in the topic.

This is a 25 slide powerpoint presentation on one of the most embarrassing episodes in American History - the Japanese-American Internment Camps of World War II. The slide show includes many photographs as well as personal narratives elicited from some of the residents. This very thorough program includes the reasons for internment, the actual internment, as well as the aftermath. This very important piece of history will most definitely stimulate student interest and discussion.