Reviewing for the 8th Grade U.S. History STAAR can seem daunting. There is so much to cover & So little time! In this complete review, I have zoned in on the most frequently tested topics. The package includes: -Initial Baseline Testing, Individual Growth Testing, Data Trackers, Choice Board assignments, and more!! You will not need anything but this package to help push your kids to growth! Best for campuses with 1:1 technology, but able to be adapted to fit campus & Teacher needs!
Study the crucial inventions of America's Industrial Revolution in an engaging way! Students will learn about inventions, and then choose three to invest in! This worksheet package allows teachers to decide how to deliver the information to students.
Finish the year with a cross-curricular project! This unit assesses reading comprehension and overall knowledge of U.S. History from 1400-1877! Students love reading and building connections. Complete folder of quizzes, assignments, worksheets, project rubric, project exemplar, book tracking and more!
7th - 10th
Novel Studies, Other (Social Studies), U.S. History
Complete unit slides for Unit One of U.S. History: Exploration. These unit slides are TEK based, short for minimal lecture time, include table talk opportunities, warm ups, and exit tickets. This is a four day long unit with an optional unit project detailed at the end.
8th
Native Americans, Other (Social Studies), U.S. History
Complete unit slides for Unit Two of U.S. History: Colonization. These unit slides are TEK based, short for minimal lecture time, include table talk opportunities, warm ups, and exit tickets. This is a seven day long unit with an optional unit project detailed at the end.
Character Analysis but make it fun & trendy! Students will select or be assigned a character to use as inspiration to design a Labubu. Project includes writing prompts that require text evidence.
Use this along with the Abraham Lincoln Murder Investigation assignment (located on TPT or within various curriculums online). Students will be able to guide themselves through the activity and complete meaningful writing opportunities.
Students will create their own pokemon cards to highlight differences in the North and South during the Civil War! Download the pokemon card blank template to make this assignment even easier to prep!
Decorate your classroom with these fun & interesting continent posters! Each Continent displayed in both pink and black, with facts pertaining to the PEGS of the region.
Need a new project idea? Use Pokemon Cards! I have used these in my class to remember important people throughout history, characters in a book, and more! The kids love anything that feels like a game!