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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® World History Ultimate Review: WHAP 5 Day Bundle (Review, Practice and Prep)
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
9th - 12th
European History, Other (Social Studies), World History
AP® U.S. History Exam Ultimate Review (All Period Reviews, Warm-Up, Quizzes)
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
9th - 12th
U.S. History
AP® U.S. History: Periods 1-5 Ultimate Review (Warm-Ups, Review, & Mastery Quiz)
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
9th - 12th
U.S. History
AP® U.S. History Period 8 Topic 8.3-8.5: Cold War Life in the 1950s Gallery Walk
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
9th - 12th
U.S. History
AP® U.S. History Period 4 Topic 4.3: Politics & Regional Interests Stations
⭐ Engage your students in APUSH Period 4 with this rigorous, primary-source driven station activity!This resource covers APUSH 4.3: Politics and Regional Interests by examining how economics and politics shaped the North, South, and West, and how national debates like the American System and Missouri Compromise revealed the limits of unity in the early 19th century. Students rotate through stations that blend secondary source context with authentic primary source excerpts, pushing them to
9th - 12th
Other (Social Studies), U.S. History, World History
Also included in: AP® U.S. History Period 4 Bundle: Lectures, Activities, Notes, & More
AP® U.S. History Period 7 Topic 7.4: Progressive Era Lecture & Station Activity
Teach APUSH Topic 7.4: The Progressives with a ready-to-use lesson combining a 44-slide lecture and a highly engaging Muck Stations activity focused on the major reform movements of the Progressive Era. This resource is perfect for one block day or two 45-minute class periods, and it provides an ideal balance of direct instruction and student-centered learning. Students will build strong content understanding of Progressivism, including who the Progressives were, where they came from, and what
10th - 11th
U.S. History
Also included in: AP® U.S. History Period 7 Bundle: Lectures, Activities, Notes, & More
AP® U.S. History: Period 6 Ultimate Review (Review, Warm-Up, & Mastery Quiz)
Help your students master one of the most important eras in AP U.S. History with this engaging Period 6: 1865–1898 One Page Review Activity! Designed to simplify the Gilded Age into a clear, visually organized format, this resource covers the rise of industrial capitalism, labor unions and strikes, immigration, westward expansion, political corruption, reform movements, and major Supreme Court decisions. It is perfect for helping students review key concepts, connect historical developments, an
9th - 12th
U.S. History
Also included in: AP® U.S. History Period 6 Bundle: Lectures, Activities, Notes, & More
AP® U.S. History: Period 4 Ultimate Review (Review, Warm-Up, & Mastery Quiz)
Help your APUSH students master Period 4 (1800–1848) with this engaging and highly organized One Page Review Pack designed for quick content review, warm-ups, test prep, and end-of-unit reinforcement. This resource condenses the most important events, themes, and concepts of the era into an easy-to-follow visual format covering Jeffersonian Democracy, the War of 1812, the Market Revolution, Jacksonian Democracy, reform movements, westward expansion, and growing sectional tensions over slavery.
9th - 12th
U.S. History
Also included in: AP® U.S. History Period 4 Bundle: Lectures, Activities, Notes, & More
Postcards from the American Empire | U.S. Imperialism Writing Activity
How did American imperialism look and feel to the people living under U.S. influence? In this engaging writing and analysis activity, students explore U.S. imperialism through the perspectives of native residents in Hawaiʻi, China, and the Philippines. Rather than focusing only on battles or policy, students examine how American political, economic, and military expansion reshaped everyday life abroad. This activity is designed as a bridge or extension between APUSH Topics 7.2 (Imperialism:
10th - 11th
Asian Studies, U.S. History, World History
Also included in: AP® U.S. History Period 7 Bundle: Lectures, Activities, Notes, & More
AP® U.S. History Topic 7.5: World War 1 Lecture, Sides, and Notes Template
Teach APUSH Period 7.5 (World War I – Part One) with confidence using this engaging, classroom-ready lecture and guided notes resource! This lesson is designed to help students clearly understand the government's role in WWI, mobilization, and the foundations of U.S. involvement while staying fully aligned with the APUSH framework. Perfect for AP U.S. History, Honors U.S. History, and advanced high school history courses, this resource blends structured lecture support with student-friendly note
10th - 12th
European History, U.S. History, World History
Also included in: AP® U.S. History Period 7 Bundle: Lectures, Activities, Notes, & More
AP® U.S. History: Period 9 Ultimate Review (Review, Warm-Up, & Mastery Quiz)
Help your students confidently tackle the most modern and complex APUSH content with this engaging, streamlined review resource. This all-in-one package is designed to reinforce key concepts, build connections across themes, and prepare students for both unit assessments and the AP Exam. This resource includes a comprehensive one-page visual review, a mastery check, and a true/false warm-up activity to support multiple learning styles and quick formative assessment. Students will review major
9th - 12th
U.S. History
AP® U.S. History Topic 7.7: 1920s Overview Lecture, Slides, & Notes
Bring the Roaring Twenties to life in your AP U.S. History classroom with this engaging and comprehensive Period 7.7 resource! This lesson is designed to serve as both a focused Topic 7.7 activity AND a big-picture overview of the 1920s, helping students connect cultural, political, economic, and social developments into one cohesive understanding of the era. Perfect for lectures, review days, unit openers, or AP Exam preparation, this resource provides structured guidance while still allowing f
10th - 12th
European History, U.S. History, World History
Also included in: AP® U.S. History Period 7 Bundle: Lectures, Activities, Notes, & More
The Thirteen Colonies – Blank Map Activity (High Resolution)
✅ Product Description Bring the early foundations of America to life with this blank 13 Colonies map worksheet. Students can label, color, and annotate the colonies while reinforcing geographic context, regional divisions, and key historical themes. A clean, student-friendly design ensures it can be used across grade levels for classwork, homework, or review activities. What’s Included: 1 Blank Outline Map of the 13 Colonies (printable, student-friendly format) Decorative Title Panel for cl
5th - 12th
European History, U.S. History, World History
AP® U.S. History Period 3 Topic 3.4: Foundations of American Revolution Activity
Help your AP U.S. History students master Topic 3.4 – Philosophy of Revolution – with this comprehensive, engaging, and rigorous activity bundle. Perfect for both in-class instruction and independent work, this resource combines scholarly secondary readings, essential primary source analysis (including excerpts from Common Sense), and an AP-style SAQ to ensure students truly grasp the revolutionary ideas that shaped American independence. What’s Included: ✅ Secondary Source Reading (2–3 pages
9th - 12th
European History, U.S. History, World History
Also included in: AP® U.S. History Period 3 Bundle: Lectures, Activities, & Tests
AP World History Ultimate Exam Overview: What to Expect + Strategies (WHAP)
Help your AP World History students feel more confident before exam day with this FREE AP World History Modern Exam Overview. This printable guide breaks down the structure of the WHAP exam, including Multiple Choice, Short Answer Questions, the DBQ, and the LEQ, with timing, score percentages, and clear “what to expect” summaries. This resource is designed as an exam overview and strategy guide, not a full content review. Students will get practical test-taking tips such as process of elimina
9th - 12th
European History, World History
APUSH Ultimate Exam Overview: What to Expect + Strategies (Free Guide)
This FREE AP U.S. History Exam Overview is designed to help students understand the structure, expectations, and strategies needed to succeed on test day. This resource is NOT a content review—instead, it focuses on breaking down each section of the exam so students know exactly what to expect and how to approach it with confidence. Students will get a clear, visual guide to all four parts of the APUSH exam, including Multiple Choice, Short Answer Questions (SAQs), the DBQ, and the LEQ, along
9th - 12th
U.S. History
Printable SAQ Answer Sheets for APUSH & AP World History – FREE
SAQ Answer Documents for AP U.S. & World History! This resource includes clean, structured response sheets designed specifically for Short Answer Questions, helping students practice concise, College Board–style writing within a clearly defined space. These documents are printable and non-editable, making them perfect for quick classroom use, timed writing, quizzes, and full exam simulations. Simply print and distribute—no prep, formatting, or setup required. The included guide notes that teach
10th - 12th
European History, 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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