Motivational Methods

This PDF bundle of presidents activities includes eight 2-page original newsletters about our first eight presidents (Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, John Quincy Adams, Jackson, Van Buren) accompanied by a one-page handout for each with questions for students to answer. Questions are not just factual, but also ask for opinions or analysis. PRO TIP: Have students read the newsletter once before giving them the questions.

This middle school-level sectionalism activity explores the conditions that led to the growth of industry in the North and the growth of agriculture in the South. This 16-page resource includes:Categorize and classify activity with instructions and two pages of concepts (analysis) Five pages of informational text about the North and SouthTwo-page organizer activity - one for the North and one for the South. (knowledge/comprehension)Two organizer keysOne review activity of concepts (comprehensi

This PDF Bundle of Causes of the Civil War includes: DBQ for Middle SchoolSix documents (Uncle Tom's Cabin, Cotton Gin, Election of 1860, The North Star, Slave Bill of Sale, Dred Scott Decision)Essay: Explain one political, one economic, and one social cause of the Civil WarStudent guidance for essay (optional)Student essay organizer (optional)Essay grading sheet for teacher (optional)Use the FREE Political, Economic, and Social Causes of the Civil War PowerPoint Lesson with accompanying FREE

Help your students assess their performance and set goals! Four middle school student evaluations for most subjects: Self-assessment of classroom behaviorSelf assessment of test/quiz performanceSelf assessment of half-year performance Student assessment of teacher performance (great to bring to your performance evaluation meeting with an administrator!)

This PDF and PPT bundle of Bloom's Taxonomy resources includes:PowerPoint lesson explaining Bloom's levels of thinking with examplesPractice sheet for students to complete following the lessonSix colorful Bloom's Posters for your classroom

This resource can be used for your unit on Sectionalism, Causes of the Civil War, Events Leading to the Civil War, etc. Includes:Seven-page organizer on the events leading to Civil WarThree-page summary of events leading to Civil WarFour-page practice fill in the blank activityTwo-page key for fill in the blank activityCan be used in a variety of ways:Students use the organizer to take notes on your lesson(s). (Answers to organizer are in the summary)Students independently complete the organize

Six colorful levels of Bloom's Taxonomy wall posters designed with the middle schooler in mind. These are perfect to use with the Bloom's Taxonomy lesson and Bloom's Taxonomy practice sheet in my store.

This DBQ for Middle School includes:Six documents (Uncle Tom's Cabin, Cotton Gin, Election of 1860, The North Star, Slave Bill of Sale, Dred Scott Decision)Essay: Explain one political, one economic, and one social cause of the Civil WarStudent guidance for essay (optional)Student essay organizer (optional)Essay grading sheet for teacher (optional)Use the FREE Political, Economic, and Social Causes of the Civil War PowerPoint Lesson with accompanying FREE Active Participation Cards in my store

In this activity, students examine a list of supplies from the Lewis and Clark expedition, then use it to answer questions at the comprehension and analysis levels. A fun activity to embed in your instruction about the expedition.

Students do a careful read of three primary sources about Lexington and Concord and answer questions at the comprehension, analysis, and evaluation levels. Designed to generate a class discussion at the conclusion of the activity.

Dolley Madison's Letter to Her Sister (Primary Source)In this War of 1812 letter the British burning of Washington has begun, and Dolley writes a letter to her sister from the White House as the frightening events unfold! In this activity her letter is separated into paragraphs accompanied by comprehension questions.

In this activity students read six articles about Andrew Jackson and use them to write a five-paragraph essay answering the question, "What are three adjectives that describe Andrew Jackson?" This Jackson essay is designed to be used at the conclusion of the unit, but can also be used at the beginning of the unit without including outside information. This resource includes:Essay information sheet coverSix different topic pages of information about Andrew Jackson (early life and career, fami

High Level Thinking! In this Boston Massacre activity students analyze Paul Revere's famous engraving and a first hand written account of the event, answer questions at the comprehension and analysis levels, and write a position paragraph synthesizing the information and their opinions.

This presidents activity is a two-page original newsletter about George Washington accompanied by a one-page handout with questions for students to answer. Questions are not just factual, but also use stems such as "What do you admire most?" or "What is the funniest?" PRO TIP: Have students read the newsletter once before giving them the questions.

This presidents activity is a two-page original newsletter about our third President Thomas Jefferson accompanied by a one-page handout with questions for students to answer. Questions are not just factual, but also ask for opinions or analysis. PRO TIP: Have students read the newsletter once before giving them the questions.

This Manifest Destiny-Westward Expansion DBQ includes: Cover page with task and instructionsFour documents with corresponding questionsStudent essay organizer Teacher essay grading sheet

Help students internalize the 'winner take all' system in the Electoral College. Students choose states, debate classroom-based issues, vote for candidates, and keep track of popular and electoral votes. Teacher-led small group activity. Download the Free PowerPoint Presentation that accompanies this checks and balances simulation at my store.

This PDF Bundle of Causes of the American Revolution DBQ/CRQ Activities include three separate activities where students analyze primary source documents (8 documents total) related to events leading to the American Revolution. These are NOT essays, but instead are documents and short writing assignments. This bundle includes documents on: The Stamp Act and the reactions of the American colonists with accompanying analysis questions, organizers, and a writing activity in which students explain

FREE PPT presentation to use with 2024 Electoral College Simulation in my store. Can be used as a shorter stand-alone lesson if you skip the end of the presentation. Lesson explains political parties, methods of electing government officials, the electoral college, and the 'winner take all' system.

Mill Girls A letter from Eliza in Lowell, MA to her mother in New Hampshire telling her about her new life in the mill. The one-page letter describing factory conditions and life in Lowell is accompanied by comprehension questions.