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Cold War Guided Notes & Editable PowerPoint | U.S. History NO PREP, Ready to teach Cold War lesson!This resources includes student guided notes PLUS an editable PowerPoint to walk students through major events, ideas and themes of the Cold War in a clear and engaging way. Topics cover Cold War Origins, Containment, Post-War America, Cold War Alliances, 1950s etc.Perfect for lectures, note taking, review, or days when you need structure without extra prep. INCLUDED:- Student guided notes (BLAN

Eight pages of Cold War US History Guided Notes. Includes BLANK guided notes for studentsCOMPLETED guided notes for teachers / KEYTeacher completed notes included for easy grading and prep! Great for class discussion and lecture. PACING GUIDE:I recommend going over 2 pages per day with students. Ideal for Middle/ High School I use this in my 10th grade US History class.

Included are 12 printable pages, each with a unique Holiday themed writing prompt! Encourages creativity and critical thinking! This is always a conversation starter! No prep for teacher - great for the last days before a holiday break!Example questions:- "Which era of history that we have studied would be the BEST era to be a child during Christmas? Provide historical evidence to support your claim." -"Should Santa unionize his elves? Cite historical evidence." -"Which constitutional amendmen

"Review Turkey" for ANY topic and ANY subject! Includes: -Editable powerpoint to add in your own prompts -Ready to go printable PDF to write in your own prompts -Teacher directions and prompt ideas Students will decorate and fill each feather according to the prompt and designated colors. This activity typically takes 2-3 class periods. Perfect for the chaotic few days before a holiday break!

This activity as prepared covers Western Expansion - The 1920s. This is material my students have covered so far in our High School US History class. Included is a PDF file ready to print as well as a PowerPoint file ready to be edited to fit any topic! Directions: Students will decorate each feather according to the designated topic. Each feather will be colored using the designated color to ultimately create a "Review Turkey" Topics included: A. Western Expansion (Colored in Red) B. Industri

Use with ANY document! Includes directions for the "Hippo" Document Analysis directions as well as an example (example best used for US History) Downloadable / Printable pdf file! Ready to use with ANY document - perfect sub plan in conjunction with a political cartoon.

WWII Japanese Internment Webquest. Distribute one copy of handout to each student. Students will need access to the internet.Using the QR code or the link at the top of the page students will read the article from History.com concerning Japanese internment during WWII. Questions vary in level of difficulty and creative thought. Some questions are straight out the text (intentional to keep pacing in the article) and some require critical thinking.INCLUDES:Student HandoutTeacher KEYEditable Powerp

WESTERN EXPANSION MAP ACTIVITY Students will label and shade territories in the United States between 1783-1853. INCLUDES: -Printable PDF full page and half page handouts -EDITABLE Powerpoint version -Font information -Teacher Key

START OF THE YEAR / END OF THE YEAR "Time Capsule" HandoutEngage your students with this fun "Time Capsule" handout activity! Students will answer questions about themselves on side one, capturing who they are at the start or end of the school year. On the other side students can make 10 year predictions about their friends! FOR TEACHER:Have students either hold onto these handouts themselves or seal them in an addressed envelope to mail at a later date. INCLUDES:-Editable Powerpoint Handout -P

Louisiana U.S. History LEAP 2025 Constructed Response and Extended response rubric formatted to visually appeal to students. This PDF document contains the state provided LEAP 2025 rubrics for High School U.S. History in an appealing format. It also includes the tried and true PEEL format which hits each requirement of the rubrics. I practice this format throughout the school year with my students, but review it heavily before the LEAP test. CONTAINS: Printable PDF of all handouts for studentsC

Daily Reading Log for all grades Students will bring home reading guide to facilitate daily reading. Encourages 20+ minutes of reading time per day.

Printable color gift tags for the end of the school year! Gifts could be given to students, teachers, support staff, anyone!

African Americans in WWII - Editable Stations | Double V Campaign | Black History This one hour station activity includes: Editable Powerpoint directions to displayPDF slide show directions to displayEditable Powerpoint handouts for stationsPDF printable handouts for stationsEditable Powerpoint handouts for students "station guide"PDF printable handouts for students "station guideThese stations highlight three prominent African Americans who served in WWII. Inform students that these three stori

Understanding Interest for BeginnersGreat for Middle and High School StudentsThis worksheet includes a simple explanation of interest, including simple and compound interest in a way that teens can understand. Flip the sheet over for eight reading comprehension and critical thinking questions. Example: "What might be a situation when someone needs to borrow money and take interest rates into consideration?" Students will gain a beginner's understanding of interest. INCLUDES: Reading sheet 8 ope

PROHIBITION IN AMERICA Reading comprehension worksheet with 10 straight forward questions. INCLUDES: Reading, 10 questions, teacher key

Four per sheet Bible bookmark for beginners. I keep these bookmarks tucked into the first page of John in bibles that I give to my students when they ask. Assuming that these students have no background on the bible, this is a quick intro for them. On one side I have included suggestions of starting places in the bible and why. On the other side is a QR code linking gotquestions.org and a journaling template.

Printable worksheet outlining 15 personal reasons why we should study history. Students will read through the sheet and find the 3 that are most impactful to them. I use this activity to help students find a personal motivation to studying history beyond "just passing the class". This activity took my students about 15 minutes in total.

Printable Minimal Boho Posters for Classroom! Eight classroom posters with daily reminders like: "Charge your laptop", "Give it your best", "Mistakes happen", etc.

Ellis Island and Angel Island Immigration StationsFour stations exploring activities and concepts related to Immigration in the 1800s-1900s in the United States. Students will explore Ellis Island in a virtual field trip, discuss thought provoking questions, dig through Ellis Island's passenger log, and act as a news reporter in the tenements! Your students will LOVE this activity!I teach this in a two part lesson with two stations per day. This could be different depending on the length of your

Open House Stations for Middle and High School *BOHO PASTELS THEME* Includes in Printable PDF: 1. Open House Welcome Sheet 2. Sign in sign + Sign In Sheet 3. Meet the Teacher Sign (info sheet not included)4. Helpful Hints About Your Child sign + Half sheet form 5. Tips for Success in Our Classroom sign (info sheet not included)6. Two Options of Thank You gifts