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Students will click through and explore "exhibits" centered around five primary causes of World War II! For each topic, there is an informational slide and a political cartoon slide. In relation to WWII, students will read about: Treaty of VersaillesFailure of the League of NationsAppeasementRise of DictatorshipsHitler Invades PolandThis student-centered, digital gallery walk enables students to learn at their own pace, allowing them time to ask clarifying questions during work time. **This p

In this interactive compare-and-contrast activity, students will explore the advances of both the USSR and the USA during the Cold War-era, with specific regards to the Space Race and the Nuclear Arms Race!Students will be prompted to read an in-depth article and timeline that details BOTH the Space Race and Nuclear Arms Race (four total documents, spanning 7 pages). They will keep track of each move taken by both countries in the graphic organizer. In the end, they will review the notes that th

In this interactive experience, students will make decisions that will guide them through the Dust Bowl. Because everyone's choices will be their own, students will experience multiple adventures. Students begin by choosing to either: stay on the farm leave the farm for new opportunitiesbe a Dust Bowl photographerFrom there, they will read through their stories and learn about the experiences of those living through the times. Students will follow along with a graphic organizer in which they'l

In this assignment, students will prepare for a class debate on the question: Was the United States justified in dropping the atomic bomb?Students will be given a packet that includes a background essay for historical context and a total of nine primary or secondary sources, aligned to either the "pro" or "anti" side of the debate. Students will have the opportunity to use these documents as evidence in the claims that they make in the debate. The resource also includes a debate prep sheet th

In this student-centered investigation, students will analyze primary and secondary sources related to the New Deal. This resource includes both the graphic organizer and corresponding sources. It is recommended that this source be used AFTER introducing the New Deal. Students should have background knowledge of the primary objectives and prominent agencies of FDR's plan. For each source, students will be prompted to:identify evidence or details that are telling (what sticks out to you?)determ

In this assignment, students will read about women, Native Americans, and African Americans with regards to their contributions in WWI. This can be completed individually or in groups! It addresses the following essential questions: How did women’s contribution to the war effort impact the suffrage movement?How did Native Americans’ contribution to the war effort impact their status as citizens?How did African Americans' contribution to the war effort impact civil rights activism?

This presentation introduces students to the transformation of 1920s consumer culture! The PowerPoint leads into an assignment that prompts students to break down some primary source/1920s advertisements.

This editable Google Slides presentation gives students a broad overview of The Great Migration and The Harlem Renaissance. It includes an analysis of six different forms of art stemming from The Harlem Renaissance, from artists such as Langston Hughes and Billie Holiday.

This digital resource will be your go-to for additional reading, writing, and language practice for the SAT! It is formatted in a way for students to read sample passages at their own pace. Includes:History reading passageScience reading passagetwo separate writing and language passagesquestions drawn directly from the College Board websiteanswer key AND explanations for each questionInstructions for use:Simply provide students with a "view only" link to the presentation. In presentation mode,

In this activity, students will read through six different letters to determine the root causes of The Great Depression. Students will read about the impact of: Smoot-Hawley TariffClosing of Ford plantsFarm failuresFiscal policyBank failuresStock Market CrashHousing lossesFederal Reserve Monetary PolicyAn attached graphic organizer will help to organize students' thoughts as they identify cause and effect for this historic economic disaster. **This can be assigned digitally OR printed out! To as

In this digital, student-centered activity, students will get to explore different subtopics related to the U.S. Homefront during the WWII-era! Students will learn about the following at their own pace: Homefront Initiatives (i.e. scrap metal drives, rationing, etc.)Women's effortsAfrican Americans on the Homefront (i.e. Double "V" Campaign)Native Americans on the HomefrontMexican Americans and Immigrant Workers (i.e. Bracero Program)WWII Homefront PropagandaEach exhibit is loaded with interesti

In this structured inquiry, students will learn about President Hoover and President FDR's responses to the Great Depression!Students will read two passages that explain the contributions of President Herbert Hoover and President Franklin D. Roosevelt. For each passage, students are given three similar questions to look out for while reading: What was his initial response?How did that response change as things worsened?What was public perception like?Students can highlight evidence from the pass

In this editable PowerPoint presentation, students will learn about the complexities of "Big Business" and all about the major industrialists who profited because of it. Major topics include: Vertical + Horizontal IntegrationMonopolies + CompetitionRobber Barons vs. Captains of Industryworks of Rockefeller, Carnegie, Vanderbilt, Ford, MorganThis PPT also includes four primary source political cartoons that students can examine in light of their new knowledge of these major industrialists! **Thi

This simulation does a fantastic job of helping students to visualize the impact of urbanization! There are 15 different rounds. On each slide, students will be presented with a prompt, instructions on what to add to their cities, and a timer! The final slide includes a set of discussion questions. **A student handout is included! If you are completing this digitally, you can push out the handout via Kami or another editing tool that allow students to draw!

This product contains both an instructional PowerPoint and an extension in the form of a student assignment. This editable PowerPoint discusses:definition of propagandareasons for WWI propagandadifferent techniques useddifferent categoriesIt also includes:Primary Source examplesVideo introductionThe last slide contains a link to an assignment in which students will create their own propaganda poster of their choosing!

This editable PowerPoint presentation introduces The New Deal for students! It differentiates the ideas of relief, recovery, and reform, and walks students through a series of eight newly enacted programs. It includes... an embedded video link to a short excerpt of FDR's inaugural speech, allowing students to listen to some of the promises he makes to the American peopleposters/advertisements of 8 prominent New Deal agencies (CCC, SSA, FHA, WPA, TVA, FDIC, NIRA, AAA)an attached graphic organize

This editable presentation introduces the Progressive Era and includes the following: Review of the Gilded Age & connection to Progressive EraExplanation of 4 Goals of ProgressivismList of positive societal, political, and economic changes that occurredList of "disclaimers"/failures of the Progressive Era**Make sure you have the Peardeck add-on to your Google Slides in order to use that feature! Otherwise, it works just as well on its own.

Students will use this hyperdoc/graphic organizer to gain a greater understanding of the MAIN causes of WWI! Each link directs students to an informative handout revealing more details about that particular cause (militarism, alliances, imperialism, or nationalism). They'll use those links to fill in the corresponding slots on the graphic organizer. **It is recommended to assign via Kami or another PDF editor for students to complete the assignment digitally!**

This ready-to-use, editable presentation provides students with an in-depth understanding of the unwritten rules & quirks present in the Reading section of the SAT. The presentation includes: Overview of the Reading sectionExplanation of Common Mistakes that are madeExplanation of Types of Wrong Possible Answers embedded throughout the testSome key tactics students can use to do wellInterested in additional SAT Reading practice?Check out this Peardeck-ready PPT that breaks down each type of qu

Here you'll find modified, easy-to-follow instructions to help students play RISK in the classroom within a 40- to 50-minute period! It's a great way to introduce the idea of imperialism, and it allows all students - RISK-experts or not - to engage in some good ole' fashioned fun. **Not included: classroom set of RISK board game