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Help students confront the human cost of slavery through powerful voices and inquiry-based learning.This station-based activity takes students through five impactful primary source readings and historical documents about the Transatlantic Slave Trade—including first-person narratives from Olaudah Equiano, Mary Prince, and King Affonso of Kongo. Students explore capture, the Middle Passage, auction blocks, justifications for slavery, and statistical facts through guided reflection and critical q

Explore the rich cultures of early American civilizations with this engaging, collaborative project!Perfect for upper elementary or middle school social studies, this activity allows students to dive deep into the lives of the Aztec, Inca, Maya, Hopewell, or Anasazi through a focused topic such as food, technology, the arts, or economy. Students work in groups to research their assigned culture, create a 3-paragraph report, build a diorama, and deliver a multimedia presentation. What’s Included:

Bring American Imperialism to life with this comprehensive and creative trifold project!In Empire in the Making: U.S. Expansion and Its Global Legacy, students explore U.S. imperialism by analyzing one of twelve key territories affected by American expansion. This hands-on project engages students in historical research, critical thinking, visual design, and public speaking. Perfect for high school U.S. History and APUSH, this resource guides students through seven detailed panels, helping them

Step into the shoes of a Freedmen’s Bureau agent during Reconstruction—and make an impossible choice.This engaging simulation invites students to explore the real-life challenges faced by the Freedmen’s Bureau after the Civil War. Using four historical case studies based on primary sources, students must decide which crisis to address: a medical outbreak, a school under threat, a labor injustice, or a refugee emergency. Each choice carries consequences—and students will discover what happened t

This is a great addition to your Civil Rights unit. It is designed for a 40 minute class period and this was actually my demo lesson for my current job! This has a fresh and new design with minimal text and many photos. It keeps students well engaged and can help cover difficult topics. A clear objective: Determine the role sit-ins played in furthering the Civil Rights Movement. Engaging Opening: Connects Lunch counter sit-ins with high school students. Exit Ticket: Explain how the sit-ins fur

Create A Colony Project Essential Question: What would make a successful colony? This is the perfect hands on project to add to your unit on the American colonies. I do groups of 4 students and give them two full class days (55 minutes). The project is usually done on a Google Slide and the map is done on paper. What is really great about this project is that it requires students to write a one page reflection about how the group work went and what they could do better next time. I do not normal

This is a full Stamp Act Lesson plan. It is created for the high school level but you can use it for middle school with a few small changes. It will include everything you need to have a stellar lesson! What is included: Lesson plan (objectives, common core standards, lesson outline)PowerPoint (13 slides) Student note packet (FREE)Primary source activity Everything was created using Microsoft office products (e.g. Word and PowerPoint). If you have any questions feel free to contact me! I hope

This is a needed resource to help you get through the PowerPoint about Sit-Ins during the Civil Rights. Included with this purchase is a 3 page reading on the Greensboro Sit-in with 6 guided learning questions. Also included is the exit ticket: Explain how the sit-ins furthered the Civil Rights movement. Use terms/concepts learned today such as: Civil Disobedience, non-violence, SNCC and economic pressure.

Hello! This is a great activity for your students to get a great understanding of the Industrial Revolution. I had kids come back to me a year later and rave about how much fun this game was. This word doc is set to be printed out (font/back). Therefore, students will read the front side (ex. The year is 1700 and the nation is England. The scene is a rural village.) and draw what is on the back (ex. Draw a river across your paper connecting East to West; draw a simple wooden bridge crossing the

This is a full King Louis XIV Lesson plan. It is created for the high school level but you can use it for middle school with a few small changes. It will include everything you need to have a stellar lesson! What is included: Lesson plan (objectives, common core standards, lesson outline)PowerPoint (22 slides)Student note packetReading activityEverything was created using Microsoft office products (e.g. Word and PowerPoint). If you have any questions feel free to contact me! I hope these materia

This bundle includes: Civil Rights: Sit-In Powerpoint (16 slides)Anticipatory Set Letter (you will need to create this but you can follow the "new policy changes on the powerpoint")Student Note Packet (includes a 3 page reading with questions)

What is Digital Storytelling? Digital storytelling at its most basic core is the practice of using computer-based tools to tell stories. There are a wealth of other terms used to describe this practice, such as digital documentaries, computer-based narratives, digital essays, electronic memoirs, interactive storytelling, etc.; but in general, they all revolve around the idea of combining the art of telling stories with a variety of multimedia, including graphics, audio, video, and Web publishing

This is a great interactive PowerPoint on George Washington and his presidency. It covers everything from the 1789 Presidential Election to Jay's Treaty. I took time to ensure this was an interactive PowerPoint; therefore, I included "problem and solutions." This is basically having the students give their opinion on a problem to see if it matched up with what Washington decided to do. This allows student voice to be implemented into what would have normally been a regular PowerPoint presentatio

This is a great way to get students engaged with an interactive powerpoint. This product comes with 22 slides of direct instruction, primary source readings, and fill-in blanks for small group work. What is included in the PowerPoint: 22 slidesReligious WarsMonarchs that came before Louis XIVCardinal Richelieu Louis XIV backgroundLouis XIV influence on government, religion, economy, foreign policy, and culture & society (The readings are not included)Palace of Versailles Primary Sources: A Day

This is a PowerPoint that was created for a high school classroom (taught hybrid because of COVID). What is included in the PowerPoint: 13 slidesBrief explanation about the French and Indian WarStamp Act definition The Sons of Liberty Boycotts/rise of political organizations Stamp Act CongressThe Two different views of representation This product was created in Microsoft PowerPoint.

This activity can be used as a great addition to your Louis XIV lesson plan. However, if you are looking for a lesson plan on the King Louis make sure to stop by my page because I have one you can download! Also, on my page is a bundle package if you are interested! This is a good activity because it allows students self-discover important information. Students will be broken up into groups based off of King Louis XIV influences on government, religion, economic policy, foreign policy, and cultu

This activity can be used as a great addition to your Stamp Act Lesson plan. However, if you are looking for a lesson plan on the Stamp Act make sure to stop by my page because I have one you can download! Also, on my page is a bundle package if you are interested! This is a good activity because it gives both viewpoints. It allows students to get a better understanding of why the British supported the new tax and why the colonists hated it. How to Use: With this order you get one document with

Hello! Are you looking for help on creating a lesson plan for Louis XIV? Well, this is the perfect spot! This Word doc. includes a full outline for a high school lesson on the Louis XIV and would fit perfectly with a unit on absolutism. I am sure, if you wanted to, you could edit this down for the middle school level, but it is made for high school. I have used this lesson plan with my students and it worked very well! Any lesson on Louis XIV can be a multi-day one, but this was created to be fi

Hello! Are you looking for help on creating a lesson plan for the Stamp Act? Well, this is the perfect spot! This PDF includes a full outline for a high school lesson on the Stamp Act. I am sure, if you wanted to, you could edit this down for the middle school level, but it is made for high school. I have used this lesson plan with my students and it worked very well! What does this lesson plan include: Central Focus Questions Common Core Standards Student Learning ObjectivesLanguage Function/

This is a great tool use along side my Stamp Act Lesson plan, PowerPoint, and primary source activity. This note packet is perfect for students who may need extra support within the classroom or to help you get through the lesson faster. If needed you can get it all in the bundle option on my page!