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This 16-week course packet is designed for instructors teaching the first half of a US History Survey or AP US History course. This week-to-week outline includes numerous embedded assignments and activities; 6 exams and 4 essay assignments, with grading rubrics; and links to open education online readings. Students will not need to purchase a textbook. The course packet schedule and themes are organized around the chapters from the OpenStax textbook: U.S. History. Each week includes links to r

This bundle includes a week-to-week road map for instructors teaching US History I and US History II. Each week includes links to assigned open source reading and/or media content (podcasts, videos) as well as assignments and topics to cover in class. Students will not need to purchase a textbook. Each guide includes an appendix with 10+ free teaching resources including: reading quizzes, handouts, essay assignments, midterm and final exams. Answer keys and grading rubrics are provided. Weekly

This guide provides a week-to-week road map for instructors teaching the second half of the US History Survey or APUSH. Each week includes links to open source readings and media content (i.e. podcasts, videos, etc.), assignments, topics to cover in class, and links to guided lectures available for purchase through TpT (A bundle version of this guide plus 16 lectures is also available). Download a FREE sample lecture here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FREE-US-History-I-Lecture-Sli

This bundle includes a 16-week Business Writing and Communication instructor course and activity guide based Open Educational Resources (OER) plus 17 guided lectures. Students will not need to purchase a textbook! The Course Guide includes: Weekly reading assignments and discussion prompts Links to videos and audio filesIn-class and homework activitiesAssignments with grading rubrics3 full length exams with answer keysThe Lectures include: Instructor notesReflection and review promptsEmbedded

This bundle includes a 16-week OER Instructor Course & Activity guide plus 15 lecture slides with detailed instructor notes. The 16-week course guide includes: Links to OER reading and media content (i.e., videos and podcasts)Topics to cover in classStudent reflection or class discussion promptsAssignments and in-class exercises10+ free teaching resources (low stakes quizzes, essay assignments, grading rubrics)Midterm and Final examinations with answer keysThe 15 weekly lectures include: Deta

This complete course includes a 16-week instructor guide and 16 corresponding lectures with detailed instructor notes. The instructor guide (167 pages) includes a week-to-week outline with numerous embedded assignments and activities; 6 exams and 4 essay assignments, with grading rubrics; and links to open education online readings. Students will not need to purchase a textbook. The course packet schedule and themes are organized around the chapters from the OpenStax textbook: U.S. History. E

Each lecture includes: 13-27 slides (depending on week)Instructor notes/talking pointsClassroom discussion/reflection promptsEmbedded images/videosIntended for use with US History Survey II Instructor Course Guide: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/US-History-Survey-II-16-week-Instructor-Course-Guide-7703448 Download FREE sample lecture: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FREE-US-History-I-APUSH-Lecture-Slides-with-Instructor-Notes-7721585

** Download a FREE sample lecture here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FREE-American-Government-Lecture-on-Civil-Liberties-7738457 This bundle includes 15 weeks of lecture slides for an AP American Government or Introduction to American Government college course. In each lecture, you will find 13-22 slides with detailed instructor notes, CRS questions/prompts, discussion questions and/or small group tasks. These lectures are a companion to the American Government 16-week Course

This bundle includes a 16-week instructor course guide and 16 weeks of guided lecture slides. All of the material in this course is based on open educational resources (OER). Students will not need to purchase a textbook. The instructor course guide includes: Weekly lesson plans with links to assigned reading and other media content (i.e., videos and podcasts)Topics to cover in classAssignments and in-class exercises15+ free teaching resources (quizzes, essay assignments, grading rubrics)Midterm

HOW TO USE THIS TEACHING PACKET Length of time: 4 - 6 weeksInstructors should be able to cover the topics in this teaching unit in a 2-week period; assigning students to read two of the required texts each week. For the first three weeks, students will be required to hand in an “exit ticket” before leaving class, which is proof that they completed the discussion activity. For the last week, instead of an exit ticket, students will begin to work on their final project.Instructors should plan to

Updated for 2023 political coverage! This 16-week Instructor Course and Activity guide is designed for instructors teaching American Government or Introduction to American Politics. This week-to-week outline includes links to open education online readings and multimedia content, embedded assignments, activities, exams (with answer keys), AP style practice questions, weekly chapter reading quizzes, and student reflection and classroom discussion prompts. Students will not need to purchase a tex

17 lecture slides with instructor notes and class discussion questions on the Reform and Protest in Colonial America from 1763-1774. This lecture focuses on specific events and reforms enacted by British Parliament on colonists that led to protests, revolt, and eventually the Revolutionary War. Students will also discuss struggles facing colonists living in American, not just with Britain, but with each other, Natives, and foreign enemies. Download FREE sample lecture: https://www.teacherspayte

21 lecture slides with instructor talking points and classroom discussion prompts on historical events that took place in America between 1960-1980. This lecture discusses the counterculture movement that took place in America during the 1960s and through the Vietnam War. Students will learn about how the Vietnam War spurred protests not just to war, but to societal norms of “traditional” American life, specifically to the notion of family, sex, music, and roles for women and minorities. Student

17 lecture slides with instructor discussion notes and class discussion prompts about the powers of the Executive branch. This lecture also gives a short history of how the Executive Branch powers have expanded and changed overtime. Students will be asked to examine the importance of Presidential power and Presidential elections and how this compares to the framers' view of the Executive branch. This lecture works well with the OpenStax American Government textbook.

13 lecture slides with detailed instructor notes, CRS prompts, and discussion questions. This lecture discusses acts passed by Congress to support the U.S. claims of land west of Kansas and the idea of Manifest Destiny. This lecture addresses the CA Gold Rush, Native American Displacement, and the treatment of Chinese Immigrants and Hispanic Americans. Check out a free sample lecture here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FREE-US-History-I-APUSH-Lecture-Slides-with-Instructor-Notes-

23 lecture slides with instructor discussion notes and classroom room response questions to spur classroom discussion and participation. This lecture discusses political culture and ideology in the United States and how public opinion may or may not affect public policy. Students will analyze shifts in public opinion, how public opinion is measured, and media coverage of hyper-partisan political rhetoric. Students will learn how public opinion shapes political culture. Download a Free sample lec

19 lecture slides with instructor discussion notes on Federalism and how it applies in American Government. Students will learn about the history of our government structure and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of Federalism. This lecture is designed for an American Government or Introduction to Political Science course.

16 lecture slides with instructor discussion notes on the nature of government and how citizens engage and participate in government. This lecture explains the the American government structure and how citizens interact with elected leaders. Examples on civic engagement versus civic participation. Students will discuss future of civics education. This is an interactive lecture with class participation slides. This lecture is intended for an American Government or Introductory Political Science

17 lecture slides with instructor discussion notes that includes a photographic class activity/discussion. This lecture covers the causes of the Great Depression in America and the hardship many Americans faced during that 10-year period. Students will learn about the Hoover Administration's approach to helping Americans during this time. Students will analyze photographs and art from this period to understand the effect of the Great Depression on American life and culture. Download a FREE samp

17 lecture slides with instructor discussion notes and class discussion/participation questions on turning points and events leading to the American Civil War. This lecture discusses the politics of The Compromise of 1850, The Fugitive Slave Act, the Dred Scott Supreme Court decision, and John Brown’s Raid. This lecture covers the growth of the Republican Party and Abolitionist Movement and the growing tensions between Northern and Southern states. Download FREE sample lecture here: https://www