Snider's Social Studies

Bring history to life with this engaging newspaper-style primary source analysis activity! Students will analyze historical “newspaper clippings” covering major events of Westward Expansion and evaluate how each event contributed to the growing sectional divide in the United States. Perfect for 8th Grade U.S. History, high school U.S. History, Civil War units, and DBQ prep!

Looking for an engaging and academic classroom display that students will actually use? This U.S. Presidents Poster features every President of the United States in chronological order, making it the perfect visual reference for your American History classroom. This poster helps students: ✔ See presidential chronology at a glance ✔ Connect presidents to historical eras and events ✔ Review for quizzes, tests, and state assessments ✔ Strengthen timeline and sequencing skills Perfect for: 8th Grad

U.S. States in Order of Statehood Poster Help your students visualize the growth of the United States with this U.S. States in Order of Statehood Poster! This clear, chronological display shows each state in the exact order it was admitted to the Union, making it an engaging reference tool for lessons on westward expansion, Manifest Destiny, and the development of the nation. Perfect for: 8th Grade U.S. HistoryHigh School U.S. HistoryCivics & GovernmentGeography UnitsElection Year discussionsS

Teaching topics like slavery, war, civil rights, and injustice requires intentional classroom norms. This “How to Discuss Hard History” Poster provides clear, student-friendly guidelines to help create a safe, respectful, and thoughtful learning environment during challenging historical discussions. This poster supports students in learning how to: ✔ Listen with empathy ✔ Use evidence instead of emotion ✔ Disagree respectfully ✔ Avoid personal attacks ✔ Ask thoughtful questions ✔ Speak with mat