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Learn about the key reform movements throughout American History with this comprehensive set of readings and coordinating graphic organizer. Your students will engage with readings on: Prison ReformMental Health Reform The Temperance MovementEducation Reform Women's Rights & The Seneca Falls ConventionAbolition This engaging and easily understood set of readings can be assigned individually as homework or independent classwork, or completed in a Jigsaw or stations lesson. Students will gain a de

Introduce your students to the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions of 1798, the Democratic Republican resolutions condemning the Alien & Sedition Acts. This no-prep, standards-based reading passage provides a detailed and informative overview of the history leading up to the Resolutions, including the Alien & Sedition Acts and the conflict between Federalists and Democratic Republicans, and the significance of the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions in American history. It even includes an answe

Do your students know the causes of the American Civil War? TISSUES are the ISSUES! Explore the key factors that led to Southern secession with this comprehensive set of readings and coordinating student response sheet. This resource uses the acronym TISSUES to help students remember the causes of the Civil War. Your students will engage with readings on: TariffsIndustry vs. AgricultureSlaveryStates' RightsUncle Tom's CabinElection of 1860 Sectionalism This engaging and easily understood set of

Introducing Learning With Leija's "Civic Duties" digital download, designed to help students understand the importance of civic responsibility and the role it plays in our society. This comprehensive resource includes six short and easy-to-read passages, each focusing on a different civic duty, including: VotingLobbying & Political Advocacy Staying Informed Jury Duty Obeying LawsTaxes This resource includes a graphic organizer to help students organize their thoughts and better understand the m

Introduce your students to the Virginia House of Burgesses, the first representative legislative assembly in the American colonies. This no-prep, standards-based reading passage provides a detailed and informative overview of the House of Burgesses and their significance in American history. It even includes an answer key for effortless grading. Perfect for upper elementary or middle school students, this resource includes comprehension questions designed to help students focus on key details an

Do your students understand the impacts of the key inventions of the American Industrial Revolution? This no-prep 26-slide Google Slides presentation comes complete with a matching graphic organizer to allow students to follow along. Print and include in an interactive notebook, or assign digitally for students to complete and submit! This presentation covers the significance of the following nine inventions: SteamboatBessemer Steel ProcessErie CanalRailroadsTelegraphInterchangeable PartsCotton

This listing is for a BUNDLE including ALL FIVE editions of Learning with Leija's 8th Grade US History STAAR Review "I Have, Who Has" Review Game! Includes LAWS & RULES, DOCUMENTS, PEOPLE, PLACES, and VOCABULARY! Buy more and save!Looking for a fun, engaging set of review games to help your students prepare for the 8th grade US History STAAR test? This "I Have, Who Has?" game bundle is the perfect way to engage your students and help them review for their STAAR test. Engage even the most relucta

Introduce your students to the idea of constitutional interpretation. This no-prep, standards-based reading passage provides a detailed and informative overview of the different forms of constitutional interpretation as well as their potential drawbacks. It covers strict vs. loose constructionism and explains concepts such as textualism, originalism, judicial activism, the doctrine of absurdity, living constitutionalism, and contextualism. It even includes an answer key for effortless grading. P

Introduce your students to the inspiring story of Hiram Rhodes Revels, the first Black senator in the United States. This no-prep, standards-based reading passage provides a detailed and informative overview of Revels' life and significance in American history. It even includes an answer key for effortless grading. Perfect for upper elementary or middle school students, this resource includes comprehension questions designed to help students focus on key details and concepts as well as to encou

Learn about the key philosophical, political, and legal influences on the Declaration of Independence with this comprehensive set of readings and coordinating graphic organizer. Your students will engage with readings on: William Blackstone and Common LawThe EnlightenmentJohn LockeMoses and Biblical lawBaron de MontesquieuRepublicanismThis engaging and easily understood set of readings can be assigned individually as homework or independent classwork, or completed in a Jigsaw or stations lesson.

Unlock the power of informed citizenship and critical thinking with our comprehensive teaching resource, "Protected vs. Unprotected Speech." This engaging lesson plan, complete with a one-page reading, sentence starters for writing responses, and a versatile sorting activity, is designed for secondary social studies classrooms. Whether you're a seasoned educator or just starting out, our step-by-step guide ensures an easy and effective teaching experience. What's Included:One-Page Reading: Intro

This no-prep-needed digital download includes a comprehensive two-page reading on the three main Reconstruction Plans following the Civil War. The reading covers key information on the different plans proposed and implemented to rebuild the country. Your students will be able to summarize and evaluate: President Lincoln's Ten-Percent Plan Wade-Davis BillPresident Andrew Johnson's PlanTo aid in understanding the material, this product includes: A two-page, standards based reading A graphic orga

Dive into the exciting world of American history with this engaging Exploration/Colonization crossword puzzle, thoughtfully crafted to support 8th-grade students in their journey through the foundations of our nation! Created by Learning with Leija, your go-to source for dynamic and comprehensive secondary social studies curriculum. What's Inside: Challenge your students' knowledge and critical thinking skills with this thoughtfully designed crossword puzzle. Packed with clues and terms related

Do your students know how to graph and shift Phillips Curves? This resource includes eight practice situation problems that ask students to graph and shift Phillips Curves to help them prepare for the AP Macroeconomics exam. Each question asks students to explain in writing how each curve shifts, helping to prepare them for FRQs on the AP Macroeconomics exam. This resource provides practice problems for Topic 5.2 in the AP Macroeconomics CED. Students will practice shifting in the following situ

Do your students understand the causes of the Civil War? This no-prep 17-slide Google Slides presentation comes complete with a matching graphic organizer to allow students to follow along. Print and include in an interactive notebook, or assign digitally for students to complete and submit! This presentation covers the following causes of the Civil War using the mnemonic TISSUES: TariffsIndustry vs. AgricultureSlaverySectionalism Uncle Tom's CabinElection of 1860States' RightsEach slide includ

Are you looking for a simple, easily understood resource to introduce the story and significance of Marbury v. Madison (1803) to your students? This reading and accompanying questions are perfect for any US History, civics, or government class. Assign as homework, classwork, or a guided reading with small groups. Your Purchase Includes:Developmentally appropriate (860L) one-page readingAccompanying questions (10) with a variety of depth of knowledge, ranging from recall to analysis and evaluati

Are you looking for a simple, easily understood resource to introduce exploration and colonization to your students? This reading and accompanying questions are perfect for any US History, Texas History, or Geography class. Your Purchase Includes: Developmentally appropriate one-page reading Accompanying questions (7) with a variety of depth of knowledge, ranging from recall to analysis and prediction Answer key for quick & easy grading Your Reading Covers: Old vs. New Worlds Marco PoloVasco de

This listing is for the LAWS & RULES EDITION of the game!Looking for a fun, engaging review game to help your students prepare for the 8th grade US History STAAR test? This "I Have, Who Has?" game is the perfect way to engage your students and help them review for their STAAR test. Engage even the most reluctant learners with this interactive, fast-paced review game! Review laws & rules featured on the 8th grade US History STAAR test such as the Kansas-Nebraska Act, the Northwest Ordinance, an

This listing is for the PLACES EDITION of the game!Looking for a fun, engaging review game to help your students prepare for the 8th grade US History STAAR test? This "I Have, Who Has?" game is the perfect way to engage your students and help them review for their STAAR test. Engage even the most reluctant learners with this interactive, fast-paced review game! Review places featured on the 8th grade US History STAAR test such as Appomattox Courthouse, Jamestown, Massachusetts Bay Colony, and Ha

This listing is for the VOCABULARY EDITION of the game!Looking for a fun, engaging review game to help your students prepare for the 8th grade US History STAAR test? This "I Have, Who Has?" game is the perfect way to engage your students and help them review for their STAAR test. Engage even the most reluctant learners with this interactive, fast-paced review game! Review vocabulary featured on the 8th grade US History STAAR test such as mercantilism, nullification, federalism, and unalienable.