Grace Mercer

This primary source homework packet is a specialized resource for AP US History (APUSH) students, focusing on the critical domestic shifts of Period 7 (1890-1945). By examining the cultural tensions of the 1920s and the economic upheaval of the Great Depression and New Deal, this packet helps students master the historical thinking skills necessary for the AP Exam. In my APUSH classroom, I break Period 7 into two parts, Foreign and Domestic Policy. My Foreign Policy homework packet is also for

This primary source homework packet is specifically designed for AP US History (APUSH) students, focusing on the transformative era of Period 7 (1890-1945) with a deep dive into American Foreign Policy. This resource guides students through the United States' journey from an isolationist nation to a global superpower. In my APUSH classroom, I break Period 7 into two parts, Foreign and Domestic Policy. My Domestic Policy homework packet is also for sale. Key FeaturesTargeted APUSH Alignment: C

This bundle includes all four of my APUSH tracking activities: Amendments, Territory, Court Cases, and Political Parties. I use these throughout the year to help my students organize the massive amount of content in the course. Each tracker is labeled by APUSH period and year, requiring students to analyze the historical impact and significance of the major themes that appear on the exam. Amendment TrackerSupreme Court Case TrackerPolitical Party TrackerTerritorial Expansion Tracker

This primary source homework packet is designed for AP US History (APUSH) students and covers the essential themes of Period 6 (1865-1898). Organized into six distinct homework sets, this resource helps students analyze the complex social, political, and economic shifts of the late 19th century. I assign this for homework to APUSH students instead of traditional reading to help analyzing documents and learning content in class move faster. Key FeaturesComprehensive Coverage: Includes six sets

Engage your students in a high-stakes historical mystery! Tired of students glancing at a political cartoon for two seconds and saying, "I don't get it"? This "Puzzle Piece" analysis activity forces students to focus on the fine details of Western Expansion, Reconstruction, and 19th-century Immigration policies. By analyzing only half of an image first, students develop critical thinking and observation skills before collaborating with a peer to see the "big picture." I use this for my 11th Gra

This activity tracks the evolution of American political parties from the First Party System to the modern era. Labeled by period and year, it helps students keep track of when parties emerged and dissolved. Students are asked to identify key platform points for each party and their historical significance in major elections or realignments. I use this activity throughout the year for students to keep track of political parties as we move through content, and then by the end of the year they hav

This activity tracks every major territorial acquisition throughout U.S. History. I created this for my APUSH class, so the acquisitions are labeled by period, year, and the method of acquisition (treaty, purchase, etc.). Students are asked to identify the historical impact and significance of each new territory, specifically regarding sectionalism and westward expansion. I use this activity throughout the year for students to keep track of America's geography as we move through content, and the

This activity tracks the most essential Supreme Court cases for the APUSH curriculum. It is organized by period and year to help students see how the role of the federal government has shifted over time. Students are asked to identify the core constitutional issue and the long-term historical impact and significance of each ruling. I use this activity throughout the year for students to keep track of Supreme Court Cases as we move through content, and then by the end of the year they have a grea

This activity tracks each Amendment added to the US Constitution throughout US History. I created this activity for my APUSH class, so the amendments are labeled by period, year, and purpose. Students are asked to identify the historical impact and significance of each amendment. I use this activity throughout the year for students to keep track of Amendments as we move through content, and then by the end of the year they have a great review tool while studying for the APUSH Exam. It could als

Use the momentum from Wicked to teach an important (and sometimes dry) topic in U.S. History: The Populist Movement. This "Micro-Lesson" is designed to fit into a 15-minute window, making it the perfect bell-ringer, exit activity, or mid-lecture break. Students will act as political detectives to "pull back the curtain" and discover how L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz was actually a biting satire of 1890s politics. What’s Included?Interactive Card Matching Game: 21 printable cards

"The Tank Man" is a free documentary that you can watch on PBS Frontline's website.

*Editable* I used this project at the end on my East Asia Unit to assess my students on their understanding of Communism. They loved the creativity aspects of the project.