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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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Preview of AP® U.S. History Mega Bundle (All Period Reviews, Presidents, Games, & Practice)

AP® U.S. History Mega Bundle (All Period Reviews, Presidents, Games, & Practice)

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This APUSH Mega Bundle is your all-in-one solution for engaging review, skill-building, and exam preparationacross the entire course. Designed for both teachers and students, this bundle combines content review, practice, interactive activities, and exam strategies into one comprehensive resource. Perfect for year-long support, unit reinforcement, or end-of-year AP exam review, this bundle saves you time while keeping students actively learning. What’s Included:Comprehensive Review Resources One
Preview of AP® World History Ultimate Review: WHAP 5 Day Bundle (Review, Practice and Prep)

AP® World History Ultimate Review: WHAP 5 Day Bundle (Review, Practice and Prep)

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This 5-day resource bundle is designed to help students analyze, break down, and master over 110 primary sources across ALL 9 AP World History units. Perfect for exam review, skill-building, or end-of-unit reinforcement, this bundle builds the exact skills students need to succeed on the AP exam. 📚 What’s Included: ✔ ALL 9 Units of AP World History Covered ✔ 110+ Primary Sources spanning 1200–present ✔ Structured activities for document analysis, sourcing, and reasoning ✔ Student-friendly f
Preview of AP® U.S. History Semester 1 Bundle: Periods 1-5 Complete Curriculum

AP® U.S. History Semester 1 Bundle: Periods 1-5 Complete Curriculum

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Teach the entire first semester of AP® U.S. History with confidence using this comprehensive curriculum bundle covering Periods 1–5 of the APUSH Course and Exam Description (CED). This classroom-tested bundle provides everything you need to deliver engaging instruction, reinforce key concepts, and prepare students for success throughout the first half of the course.Each period includes lessons and resources aligned to the APUSH CED, making it easy to stay on pace while building students’ histori
Preview of AP® U.S. History Period 7 Bundle: Lectures, Activities, Notes, & More

AP® U.S. History Period 7 Bundle: Lectures, Activities, Notes, & More

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Teach AP® U.S. History Period 7 with confidence using this comprehensive unit bundle covering 1890–1945, one of the most important and content-heavy sections of the APUSH curriculum. This bundle includes 414 lecture and lesson slides along with a wide variety of engaging activities designed to help students master the major themes of American imperialism, World War I, the Roaring Twenties, the Great Depression, the New Deal, and World War II. Each lesson is structured to build both historica
Preview of AP® World History Unit 1-9 Ultimate Bundle: Primary Source Review

AP® World History Unit 1-9 Ultimate Bundle: Primary Source Review

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Transform your AP World History Modern classroom with this complete, all-in-one primary source analysis bundle covering Units 1–9. This massive resource features 110 carefully selected primary sources aligned to the College Board curriculum framework, giving you everything you need for sourcing practice, critical thinking, and exam prep for the entire school year. This bundle is designed to build sourcing skills systematically from Units 1 through 9. Students will analyze historical situations,
Preview of AP® U.S. History Exam Ultimate Review (All Period Reviews, Warm-Up, Quizzes)

AP® U.S. History Exam Ultimate Review (All Period Reviews, Warm-Up, Quizzes)

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Prepare your students for success on the AP U.S. History Exam with this comprehensive Ultimate Review Packet. Designed for maximum efficiency and engagement, this resource brings together essential content, skill-building practice, and quick review tools to help students feel confident heading into test day. This resource includes a 27+ page review packet that covers key concepts, themes, and historical developments across the APUSH curriculum. The material is organized in a clear, student-frien
Preview of APUSH Review Bundle: AP US History Games, Review, and Prep (SAQ, DBQ, LEQ)

APUSH Review Bundle: AP US History Games, Review, and Prep (SAQ, DBQ, LEQ)

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Stop stressing over April and May! This comprehensive AP US History Review Bundle is your "one-stop-shop" for the APUSH Exam. Combining high-energy Review Games, skill-based Writing Practice (SAQ, DBQ, LEQ), and our best-selling 4-Volume Presidents Review, this bundle is designed to save you hours of prep time while keeping your students 100% engaged. What’s Included in This 15+ Resource Bundle?The Complete Presidents Review (Vol 1-4): Every president from Washington to Obama, broken down by key
Preview of APUSH Period 6 Bundle: AP U.S. History Lectures, Activities, Review, Assessments

APUSH Period 6 Bundle: AP U.S. History Lectures, Activities, Review, Assessments

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This all-in-one AP® U.S. History Period 6 bundle provides everything you need to teach industrialization, the Gilded Age, and America’s transformation after the Civil War—from engaging lectures to interactive digital activities that keep students thinking critically. Perfect for APUSH classrooms, substitutes, review weeks, or teachers looking to streamline planning while maintaining rigor. 🧠 What’s Included in This Bundle: ✔ Digital Museum Activity (Topics 6.2–6.4) ✔ Lecture, Slides, & Student
Preview of APUSH Period 3 Bundle: AP U.S. History Lectures, Activities, Review, Assessments

APUSH Period 3 Bundle: AP U.S. History Lectures, Activities, Review, Assessments

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Looking to engage your students while covering all key content from Period 3 of AP U.S. History? This comprehensive bundle includes everything you need to teach Topics 2–12 with clarity and depth. Inside, you’ll find a wide variety of resources designed to support both you and your students: ✔️ Scaffolded lecture notes ✔️ Engaging bell ringers ✔️ Graphic organizers ✔️ Projects and activities ✔️ Skill-building tools for historical thinking ✔️ Easy-to-use formative assessments Whether you’re
Preview of AP World History Connections: Ultimate Units 1-9 Review (Digital & Print)

AP World History Connections: Ultimate Units 1-9 Review (Digital & Print)

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Bring energy, review, and critical thinking to your AP World History classroom with the WHAP Ultimate Connections Review (Units 1–9)! Inspired by the popular category-style sorting format students love, this resource challenges students to sort historical terms into groups of four based on shared themes, regions, processes, or historical developments. Covering all nine units of AP World History: Modern, this activity is perfect for end-of-unit review, semester review, AP Exam prep, bell ringers
Preview of APUSH Period 4 Bundle: AP U.S. History Lectures, Activities, Review, Assessments

APUSH Period 4 Bundle: AP U.S. History Lectures, Activities, Review, Assessments

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Bring your AP U.S. History classroom to life with this complete Period 4 Curriculum Bundle, designed to help you teach like a seasoned veteran. Covering the critical years of 1800–1848, this resource guides students through the Age of Jefferson, the Market Revolution, the Rise of Jacksonian Democracy, and the Reform Movements that reshaped American society. Every lesson is fully developed with ready-to-use slides, primary source activities, writing practice (SAQ, LEQ, and DBQ), assessments, and
Preview of APUSH Connections: Ultimate Periods 1-9 Review (Digital & Print)

APUSH Connections: Ultimate Periods 1-9 Review (Digital & Print)

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Bring higher-level thinking and exam review together with APUSH Connections: Ultimate Periods 1–9 Review! This engaging activity challenges students to sort 16 key terms from each APUSH period into four connected groups of four based on shared historical themes, events, people, policies, or concepts. Students must then identify and explain the connection for each group, making this a powerful way to reinforce content knowledge while building analytical thinking skills. Covering the full course
Preview of APUSH Presidents Review: Washington to Obama (No-Prep Complete Year Packet)

APUSH Presidents Review: Washington to Obama (No-Prep Complete Year Packet)

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Ultimate APUSH Presidents Review Packet BUNDLE | Washington to Obama | Activities + Answer KeysLooking for a complete, no-prep APUSH review system that covers every president your students need to know? This Ultimate Presidents Review Packet Bundle includes a full-year, structured review of all 43 U.S. Presidents (Washington → Obama)—designed specifically for AP U.S. History students preparing for exams, unit tests, or end-of-year review. This bundle combines multiple volumes into one comprehen
Preview of AP® U.S. History: Periods 1-5 Ultimate Review (Warm-Ups, Review, & Mastery Quiz)

AP® U.S. History: Periods 1-5 Ultimate Review (Warm-Ups, Review, & Mastery Quiz)

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Master your AP U.S. History curriculum with this Periods 1–5 One Page Review Bundle, designed to help students build confidence, retain key content, and prepare for quizzes, unit tests, and the AP Exam. Covering Period 1 through Period 5, this resource provides streamlined, high-impact review sheets that break down the most important topics, developments, and themes from early Native societies through the Civil War era. Each one-page review is crafted to simplify complex content while still main
Preview of APUSH Contextualization Activity: Period 3 (Nerdflix and Contextualization)

APUSH Contextualization Activity: Period 3 (Nerdflix and Contextualization)

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“Previously On... APUSH!” Get your students hooked on contextualization with this Netflix-inspired, streaming-style writing activity designed specifically for Period 3 (1754–1800) of AP U.S. History! Turn the tricky skill of contextualization into a binge-worthy experience. This engaging, digital-friendly resource lets students craft “episode summaries” for historical events, just like they’re writing blurbs for their favorite streaming service. Students are writing the "previously on" descri
Preview of AP® U.S. History Period 8 Topic 8.3-8.5: Cold War Life in the 1950s Gallery Walk

AP® U.S. History Period 8 Topic 8.3-8.5: Cold War Life in the 1950s Gallery Walk

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Bring the Cold War era to life with this engaging, student-centered gallery walk activity covering APUSH Period 8 (Topics 8.3–8.5)! This lesson immerses students in the social, political, and cultural dynamics of the 1950s, helping them make meaningful connections across key APUSH concepts. What This Resource Covers This activity is designed to reinforce and synthesize: Cold War culture and containment at home Consumerism, suburbanization, and the “American Dream” Conformity vs. dissent in 19
Preview of APUSH Semester 1 Vocabulary Bundle (Periods 1–5): Quizzes, Study Sheets & Review

APUSH Semester 1 Vocabulary Bundle (Periods 1–5): Quizzes, Study Sheets & Review

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Help your students build the historical vocabulary foundation they need to succeed in AP U.S. History with this comprehensive Semester 1 APUSH Vocabulary Bundle! Covering Periods 1–5 (1491–1877), this bundle includes vocabulary study sheets, quizzes, review activities, and key historical terms designed to reinforce the Specific Historical Examples (SHEs) students must know for the AP Exam. From early colonization and the American Revolution to Manifest Destiny, the Civil War, and Reconstruction,
Preview of AP® U.S. History Topic 7.11: Interwar Period/Causes of WW2 DBQ Poster Project

AP® U.S. History Topic 7.11: Interwar Period/Causes of WW2 DBQ Poster Project

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Bring the Interwar Period to life with this engaging, student-centered DBQ Poster Project designed specifically for AP® U.S. History Topic 7.11! This resource challenges students to analyze primary sources, develop historical arguments, and visually present their understanding of the major causes of World War II in a creative and rigorous format. Instead of a traditional essay, students collaborate in pairs to construct an analytical DBQ poster that emphasizes causation, sourcing, and argumentat
Preview of AP® U.S. History Presidents Review Packet : Vol. One - Washington through Tyler

AP® U.S. History Presidents Review Packet : Vol. One - Washington through Tyler

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Make early U.S. presidential history engaging and analytical with this APUSH Presidents Packet covering the administrations from George Washington through John Tyler. This ready-to-use resource helps students review key events, policies, and political developments of the Early Republic while practicing historical thinking skills. Students will explore major political, economic, and foreign policy developments of the early United States and then evaluate presidential leadership through a fun an
Preview of AP® U.S. History Presidents Review Bundle: Washington through Hayes (Sem. 1)

AP® U.S. History Presidents Review Bundle: Washington through Hayes (Sem. 1)

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Take your AP U.S. History review to the next level with this comprehensive Presidents MEGA Bundle, covering every presidency from George Washington to Rutherford B. Hayes. This resource is designed to help students master the full narrative of early U.S. history—from the founding era through Reconstruction—while building the skills needed to succeed on the AP exam. 📚 What’s Included:✔ Volume 1: Washington → Tyler (1789–1845)✔ Volume 2: Polk → Hayes (1845–1881)Each volume includes: Structured
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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.