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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 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 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 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
Preview of AP® U.S. History Period 7 DBQ Bundle: 3 Original DBQs, DBQ Organizer, & Rubric

AP® U.S. History Period 7 DBQ Bundle: 3 Original DBQs, DBQ Organizer, & Rubric

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Looking for a comprehensive, ready-to-use resource to help your AP United States History students master the Document-Based Question (DBQ) for Period 7? This APUSH Period 7 DBQ Practice Set provides everything you need to guide students through the complexities of the early 20th century, from the Roaring '20s to the end of World War II. What’s Included?This bundle features three complete DBQ practice sets specifically designed to align with AP standards and help students build essential historic
Preview of AP® U.S. History Period 2 Topic 2.7: Colonial Society & Culture Station Activity

AP® U.S. History Period 2 Topic 2.7: Colonial Society & Culture Station Activity

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⭐ 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
Preview of AP® U.S. History Period 2 Topic 2.6: Slavery in the British Colonies Lecture

AP® U.S. History Period 2 Topic 2.6: Slavery in the British Colonies Lecture

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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
Preview of AP® U.S. History Presidential Packet Review: Vol. Four - Truman through Obama

AP® U.S. History Presidential Packet Review: Vol. Four - Truman through Obama

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Looking for a high-impact, student-friendly way to review modern U.S. presidents in your APUSH or U.S. History classroom? This ready-to-use Presidents Review Packet (Volume 4) covers Harry Truman through Barack Obama, helping students organize key domestic policies, foreign affairs, elections, and major events in a clear, structured format that aligns with APUSH expectations. Perfect for: Unit review End-of-year review Test prep (AP Exam or state exams) Sub plans or independent work 📚 What’s
Preview of AP® U.S. History Period 7 Topic 7.4: Progressive Era Lecture & Station Activity

AP® U.S. History Period 7 Topic 7.4: Progressive Era Lecture & Station Activity

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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
Preview of AP® U.S. History Presidential Packet Review: Vol. Three - Garfield through FDR

AP® U.S. History Presidential Packet Review: Vol. Three - Garfield through FDR

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Looking for a rigorous, engaging, and classroom-ready APUSH review resource that actually keeps students thinking? This Presidents Packet (Set 3) covers James Garfield through Franklin D. Roosevelt (1881–1945) and is designed to reinforce key content while building historical thinking skills. Perfect for unit review, sub plans, stations, or end-of-year prep, this resource blends content mastery with analysis in a structured, student-friendly format. 📚 What’s Included: Full review packet cov
Preview of AP® U.S. History Presidential Packet Review: Vol. Two - Polk through Hayes

AP® U.S. History Presidential Packet Review: Vol. Two - Polk through Hayes

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Bring your AP U.S. History review to life with this engaging, structured, and AP-aligned Presidents Packet covering one of the most critical eras in U.S. history—from Manifest Destiny to the end of Reconstruction. This resource helps students move beyond memorization and into true historical thinking, making it perfect for unit review, test prep, or end-of-year synthesis. 📚 What’s Included:✔ Guided student packet covering: James K. Polk → Rutherford B. HayesKey events, policies, and turning po
Preview of AP® U.S. History First Week Activity: Fact or Fiction? APUSH Edition

AP® U.S. History First Week Activity: Fact or Fiction? APUSH Edition

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Start your AP U.S. History course with an engaging, low-prep activity that gets students thinking, discussing, and questioning what they think they already know about U.S. History. In this Fact or Fiction? APUSH Edition activity, students analyze 15 statements covering major APUSH topics from Native American societies before European contact through the post-9/11 era. Students decide whether each statement is fact or fiction while also identifying the answer they feel most and least confident a
Preview of AP® World History Unit 1 and 2 Bundle: Primary Source Review

AP® World History Unit 1 and 2 Bundle: Primary Source Review

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This AP World History Units 1 & 2 Primary Source Analysis Bundle equips teachers with no-prep, high-quality materials for introducing and practicing AP-level primary source skills. Covering the College Board’s 1200–1450 time frame, this bundle explores key topics from Units 1 (Global Tapestry) and 2 (Networks of Exchange) through authentic sources that develop essential skills: ✅ Historical sourcing and HIPP analysis ✅ Evidence-based reading and critical thinking ✅ Global perspectives from di
Preview of APUSH Period 6 Topic 6.7-6.11: Effects of Industrial Capitalism Digital Stations

APUSH Period 6 Topic 6.7-6.11: Effects of Industrial Capitalism Digital Stations

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This interactive digital stations activity explores how industrial capitalism reshaped American society during the Gilded Age, aligning directly with APUSH Topics 6.7–6.11. Students analyze labor responses, Progressive reform efforts, immigration patterns, and government actions, using primary sources, visuals, and guided analysis questions. Designed for engagement, depth, and AP-style thinking, this resource works perfectly as a unit activity, review day, sub plan, or test-prep lesson. 📚 APUSH
Preview of AP® U.S. History Period 3 Topic 3.10: Shaping a New Republic Station Activity

AP® U.S. History Period 3 Topic 3.10: Shaping a New Republic Station Activity

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Bring the Early Republic to life with this engaging APUSH gallery walk activity covering Topic 3.10: Shaping a New Republic! Students rotate through seven dynamic, visually compelling stations exploring key themes such as: Hamilton’s Financial Plan Shays’ and the Whiskey Rebellions The French Revolution’s impact on U.S. foreign policy Federalists vs. Democratic-Republicans Washington’s Farewell Address The Adams Administration & XYZ Affair Virginia & Kentucky Resolutions Each station blends ric
Preview of AP® U.S. History Period 2 Topic 2.4: Trans-Atlantic Trade Mapping Activity

AP® U.S. History Period 2 Topic 2.4: Trans-Atlantic Trade Mapping Activity

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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
Preview of AP® World History Unit 1-7 Bundle: Primary Source Review

AP® World History Unit 1-7 Bundle: Primary Source Review

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Make your AP World History course come alive with this complete Units 1–7 Primary Source Review BUNDLE! Perfect for developing College Board sourcing and analysis skills, this massive resource includes 84 authentic primary sources—both text excerpts and images—carefully chosen to align with every unit in the AP World History: Modern course framework. Your students will practice Historical Situation, Intended Audience, Point of View, Purpose (HIPP sourcing skills) and answer critical thinkin
Preview of World War 1 Overview Foldable Activity: Foldable Activity + Student Slides

World War 1 Overview Foldable Activity: Foldable Activity + Student Slides

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🪖 World War I Foldable Overview Activity – Causes for U.S. Entry 💥 Engage Your Students with a Hands-On WWI Lesson! Bring the drama of World War I to life with this interactive foldable activity! Students will analyze the causes of U.S. entry, trace major events, and explore the realities of trench warfare — all through a creative, easy-to-use pamphlet that folds neatly into thirds. Perfect for U.S. History (1877–Present) or AP U.S. History review, this resource encourages critical thin
Preview of Apollo 13 – Viewing Guide Film Questions & Answer Key

Apollo 13 – Viewing Guide Film Questions & Answer Key

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Apollo 13 Viewing Guide and Questions is a print-and-go film activity designed to keep students engaged while watching Apollo 13. This resource includes open-ended viewing questions, a true/false question set, and complete teacher answer keys, making it easy to use for a movie day, end-of-year activity, sub plan, or U.S. History enrichment lesson. Students will follow the major events of the Apollo 13 mission, including Jim Lovell’s leadership, Ken Mattingly’s removal from the crew, the oxygen
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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.