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My name is Chris Simons and I am the AP US History Teacher for Lockhart High School. I am currently in my 9th year teaching at the secondary level, having taught AP US History, AP World History, US History: 1977 to Present, World History, World Geography at the High School level and US History: 1491 to 1877 at the Middle School/Junior High School level.
Prior to teaching at the secondary level, I was a Teaching Fellow at Texas State University and, later, a research assistant and instructional assistant at the University of Oklahoma, where I specialized in Native American History and US History.
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AP® U.S. History Period 1 & 2 Bundle: Lectures, Activities, Notes, & Exams
Cover all topics in Periods 1 and 2 of AP U.S. History with this comprehensive, ready-to-teach bundle!Engaging, beautifully designed, and perfectly aligned to APUSH learning objectives, this resource is your one-stop solution for the first two periods of the APUSH curriculum. ✅ What’s Included? ⭐ 249+ lecture and activity slides covering ALL College Board topic outlines for Periods 1 and 2 ⭐ Guided notes to support student learning and organization ⭐ Warm-up and close activities for daily eng
9th - 12th
European History, U.S. History, World History
AP® U.S. History Period 2 Topic 2.7: Colonial Society & Culture Station Activity
⭐ Engage your students with this fully ready-to-use station activity for APUSH Topic 2.7 – Colonial Society and Culture!Your students will travel through 21 curated station cards exploring key aspects of colonial American culture—from religion and Enlightenment ideas to print culture and regional diversity. With the Passport to American Culture student activity, they’ll record insights, make connections, and deepen their understanding in a structured, interactive way. Perfect for reviewing Pe
10th - 12th
European History, U.S. History, World History
AP® U.S. History Period 2 Topic 2.6: Slavery in the British Colonies Lecture
Get everything you need to teach APUSH Topic 2.6 (Slave Systems in the British Colonies) with this no-prep, ready-to-use resource! This comprehensive lesson pack is designed to make your planning easy and your students engaged. ✅ What’s Included: 30-slide editable lecture presentation (Google Slides & PowerPoint) Student guided notes handout (printable & digital) Detailed teacher notes for each slide with talking points and context Homework activity with reading and short-answer questions Answer
10th - 12th
European History, U.S. History, World History
AP® U.S. History Period 2 Topic 2.4: Trans-Atlantic Trade Mapping Activity
Bring the Atlantic economy to life with this visually engaging, content-rich mapping activity aligned to APUSH Topic 2.4! Students will explore the Transatlantic Trade system—including the flow of raw materials, manufactured goods, and enslaved Africans—while analyzing its impact on Africa, Europe, the Caribbean, and the 13 Colonies. ✅ What's Included: Student Mapping Activity: Trace the major trade routes of the triangular trade system Color-Coded & Blank Map Templates (digital + printable
10th - 12th
European History, U.S. History, World History
APUSH Period 2 Bundle: AP U.S. History Lectures, Activities, Review, Assessments
Transform your AP U.S. History classroom with this all-in-one Period 2 bundle—designed to help you teach every topic from 1607–1754 with rigor, engagement, and ease. This comprehensive resource is aligned with APUSH learning objectives and gives you everything you need to deliver an effective, student-centered unit. ✅ What’s Included:Detailed Lectures: Fully designed presentations that break down key content with clear visuals and analysis.Guided Notes: Editable, structured templates to help s
10th - 12th
European History, U.S. History, World History
AP® U.S. History Period 1 Topic 1.2: Native American Societies Lesson & Activity
Make Period 1 come alive in your AP U.S. History classroom with this comprehensive and engaging resource designed to teach APUSH Topic 1.2: Native American Societies before European Contact. Perfect for both new and veteran teachers, this bundle includes everything you need to introduce the diverse societies of Pre-Columbian America with clarity, depth, and visual appeal. ✅ What's Included: 43-slide PowerPoint lecture with rich visuals and detailed presenter notesStudent-guided notes with Cor
9th - 12th
Native Americans, U.S. History, World History
AP® U.S. History Period 3 Topic 3.5: American Revolution Simulation Lesson
Bring APUSH Topic 3.5 to life with this highly engaging “How to Cook the British!” complete lesson pack! Perfect for teaching the strategies, turning points, and leadership that shaped the American Revolution, this bundle uses a playful cooking metaphor to make complex ideas accessible and memorable. Students will love “cooking up” their own strategy for defeating the British, while learning the real tactics used by George Washington and the Continental Army. What’s Included: ✅ 48-Slide Editabl
9th - 12th
European History, U.S. History, World History
AP® U.S. History Period 3 Topic 3.2: Seven Years War Lecture, Notes, & Extension
Teach APUSH Period 3.2 with this complete lesson pack designed to combine AP-level rigor with engaging classroom activities. This resource includes editable lecture slides with speaker notes, detailed teacher presentation notes, and multiple student note-taking formats including traditional guided notes, graphic organizers, and Cornell notes. Answer keys for all materials are also included for easy implementation. Students will explore the causes and effects of the French and Indian War, changes
9th - 12th
European History, U.S. History, World History
AP® U.S. History Period 3 Topic 3.3: No Taxation without Representation Lesson
Teach APUSH Period 3.3 with this complete, classroom-ready lesson bundle focused on the growth of colonial resistance and the road to the American Revolution. This resource includes 43 editable lecture slides with a warm-up prompt, detailed teacher speaker notes, and multiple student note-taking options including traditional guided notes, graphic organizers, and Cornell notes. Students will examine escalating tensions between Britain and the colonies, Parliamentary actions and colonial responses
9th - 12th
European History, U.S. History, World History
AP® U.S. History Period 1 Topic 1.4-1.5: Spanish Colonization Lesson & Activity
Teach Spanish colonization with clarity and depth using this ready-to-use resource designed for AP U.S. History Topic 1.4 ("Columbian Exchange, Spanish Exploration, and Conquest") and Topic 1.5 ("Labor, Slavery, and Casta System"). This package includes a structured and engaging lecture, two styles of student notes, and a practice SAQ activity to promote historical thinking skills. Whether you're teaching in person or online, this resource supports both digital and printable formats. ✅ What'
9th - 12th
Native Americans, U.S. History, World History
AP® U.S. History Period 1 Topic 1.6: Cultural Interactions Lesson & Activity
Bring the drama of Spanish colonization to life with this interactive and thought-provoking lesson for Topic 1.6! Centered around the "Bart’s Beef" pop-up activity, students will explore the major critiques of Spanish colonization through a creative, hands-on approach. By examining arguments from figures like Bartolomé de las Casas, this lesson helps students grasp the moral, religious, and political tensions of the era in a way that’s both academically rigorous and fun. Perfect for engaging stu
10th - 12th
Other (Social Studies), U.S. History, World History
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My name is Chris Simons and I am the AP US History Teacher for Lockhart High School. I am currently in my 9th year teaching at the secondary level, having taught AP US History, AP World History, US History: 1977 to Present, World History, World Geography at the High School level and US History: 1491 to 1877 at the Middle School/Junior High School level.
Prior to teaching at the secondary level, I was a Teaching Fellow at Texas State University and, later, a research assistant and instructional assistant at the University of Oklahoma, where I specialized in Native American History and US History.
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