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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.

"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!

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

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

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.

Family Meal Planning TemplatesIncludes: "Meals I Know How to Make" Ideas reference sheetMonth at a glance meal planning sheetWeekly detailed meal planning sheet with grocery list sectionBONUS Customizable Idea reference sheetBONUS Recipe Binder CoversUse these to teach your students how to plan meals for future families or use them for yourself! My family started to eat SO much better once I took the time to plan out meals rather than scrambling to decide what to cook at the end of the work da

Getting to Know You: First Day of School Survey for High School Students!This survey is simple and to the point, leaving out questions that you can easily search in your school's data base (i.e. parent information, address, etc.) This survey will allow you to connect with your student by learning important information like first language, food allergies, and sports involvement (my favorite question to revisit in the year when you need a coach's help with discipline!) to fun questions like fav

This activity helps teachers introduce the "PEEL" paragraph writing strategy to middle or high school students using a topic they are all familiar with- cell phones. Students can research the provided question and sources OR the teacher can easily edit the powerpoint version of the activity to change the question and sources to fit your own topic. I personally use the cell phone question as an introduction to the PEEL writing style even in my own History classroom. I do so to build student con

Students will research New Deal agencies using the provided link or outside sources. They will determine the purpose of the program and who/what it was intended to help. Can be used digitally or in person. Includes key.

Students will create a brochure advertising a New Deal agency. Includes PDF and editable power point directions, supporting material, and example! **BONUS discussion guide included for optional breakout discussion** Independent work