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This Industrialization in America unit introduces students to the rise of big business and the major changes of the late 19th century through a mix of structured lessons and independent activities. Students will learn about the growth of corporations, the impact of new technology, and the debate over whether industrial leaders were captains of industry or robber barons. The variety of PowerPoints, readings, activities, and a gallery walk keeps students engaged while giving teachers flexible opt

This Reconstruction bundle is designed around the essential question: How did Reconstruction efforts after the Civil War attempt to rebuild and transform American society, economics, and politics, and to what extent were the efforts successful in achieving their goals? The lessons are mostly a combination of direct instruction and source analysis. I have also included a free bonus vocabulary sheet students can use throughout the unit to record/define terms. The 5 lessons are detailed in the prev

This Civil War bundle is designed around the essential question: How did the various social, political, and economic factors leading up to the start of the Civil War contribute to the outbreak of the conflict, and what were the long-term consequences on American society, economics, and politics? The lessons are mostly a combination of direct instruction and source analysis. I have also included a free bonus vocabulary sheet students can use throughout the unit to record/define terms. The 5 les

This lesson is designed for the Pre-AP World History and Geography course through College Board. It is key concept "Early Islamic States" and is the introductory lesson. It is closely aligned with CB and uses the recommended sources put into an engaging PowerPoint. I also supplement with a close review of the 2002 AP World History free response question as recommended by CB. There is a guided notes worksheet that goes with the PowerPoint (one page) and with the DBQ review activity (second page)

This bundle includes seven lessons that cover the Spanish American War in US History. This bundle includes a variety of lessons, including readings and DBQs, PPTs & Notes, Activities, Gallery walk, etc. The topics covered include:Cuban Struggle for IndependenceYellow Journalism & USS MaineDe Lome LetterTheodore Roosevelt & Rough RidersTreaty of Paris (1898) US Conquest of the PhilippinesPlatt Amendment PLUS BONUS:Vocab Sheet & QuizReviewContent QuizThis unit should take around 10 days (some le

This engaging lesson introduces students to the key concepts of human rights, including the role of the United Nations, Universal Human Rights vs. Cultural Relativism, and the impact of Nelson Mandela. *Please note, this lesson is primarily designed for high school students but could be suitable for upper-level middle school with teacher discretion, as it covers sensitive topics such as human trafficking and forced/child marriage.* Through a dynamic PowerPoint presentation, students will explore

This lesson helps students develop essential critical thinking skills by teaching them how to evaluate the reliability of various sources. Through engaging activities, students will assess factors like author credibility, intent, and the currency of the information. With a mix of guided instruction and independent practice, this lesson encourages active participation and thoughtful analysis. Perfect for building strong media literacy, it can be used as part of a critical thinking series or on it

This lesson on Woodrow Wilson’s Fourteen Points engages students with an informational reading and guided Cornell notes to explore key themes like self-determination, pacifism, and militarism. Students then respond to reflection questions to prepare for a lively Four Corners activity, where they apply their understanding by discussing statements based on the reading to form and defend their opinions. (A PowerPoint with the statements AND labels for corners are included!) The lesson includes an o

This lesson covers the De Lome letter in the context of the Spanish American War. Students read a short reading and create the front page of a newspaper to reflect the significance of the letter (template included!) I encourage students to do it in the style of Yellow Journalism so if they are unfamiliar, it may help to go over Yellow Journalism (sensationalism) beforehand. I include a single PowerPoint slide you can project to provide instructions. This lesson is print and go and is student-le

This lesson explores important human rights issues, helping students understand the balance between universal rights and cultural perspectives. Students will analyze eight different sources on topics like the right to free speech, education, seeking refuge, and forced labor. With a helpful graphic organizer, they’ll summarize the sources, identify human rights violations, and assess any bias present. This engaging lesson encourages critical thinking and offers students the chance to consider mul

This lesson helps students develop critical skills in evaluating the reliability of sources. Through a series of guided questions, students analyze two articles, assessing their credibility and learning to distinguish between reliable and unreliable information. The lesson includes a PowerPoint presentation, a versatile worksheet for article evaluation, and an exit ticket to assess student understanding. Perfect for fostering critical thinking and source analysis skills, this lesson can be appli

This lesson covers the basics in the rise of Christianity for World History classes. It includes a short PowerPoint and includes guided Cornell Notes. Guided Cornell notes have the left column of terms and questions filled in for them, so students are just taking notes and responding to the prompts. These are a great way to get students exposed to Cornell Notes! The PowerPoint ends with a few slides of instructions and samples to help students create a magazine cover about the rise of Christian

This lesson covers major battles that lead to the Treaty of Paris in the Spanish American War using an aesthetic 8-slide PowerPoint and notes. The PowerPoint includes many primary imagery sources that you can analyze as a class. I also include a half-sheet exit ticket where students respond to one (or two, there are two provided) essential questions that requires them to process the information they learned from the lesson in order to respond. This lesson requires no prep - just preview the PPT,

This lesson uses a short (10 slide) PowerPoint to teach the five themes of geography. Students follow along with a 2-page guided notes sheet. At the end of the lesson there is an optional "mini-project." This project will take an additional 2 class days (or you can assign as bonus or homework). This project does require students to do research on one of the World Heritage Sites, so it will require access to the internet or a media center. This lesson is designed with upper-middle or lower grad

This lesson includes a 10 slide PowerPoint that reviews the build up that lead to the Pacific Theater in World War II. It focuses on Japanese expansionism and the World (U.S.) response that ultimately lead to Pearl Harbor. *While it mentions Coral Sea/ Battle of Midway, it does not go into detail with those events. I have an additional lesson for them linked below! This lesson includes a guided notes worksheet (2 pages) that includes questions to give the students time to process the informati

This lesson provides a comprehensive look at the early stages of the Vietnam conflict, focusing on the Post-WWII French Reassertion of Control and the Viet Minh Resistance (1945-1950), as well as the Cold War Dynamics that influenced the conflict. It includes a detailed 7-page PowerPoint with engaging visuals to help students understand key events and global involvement. Students will use a guided Cornell Notes worksheet to organize important information and summarize events in a timeline. Re

This lesson guides students through the process of analyzing primary sources with a specific claim in mind. Using a structured PowerPoint, students learn how to evaluate sources and decide whether they support or challenge the claim. They then use their analysis to craft a well-supported thesis, developing critical thinking and writing skills. Exposure to primary sources encourages students to engage with real-world evidence, honing their ability to assess complex issues. This lesson is an excel

This high school lesson on the Treaty of Versailles offers an engaging way for students to explore the aftermath of WWI. It begins with a brief presentation to introduce key concepts, followed by a speed debate activity where students rotate partners to discuss thought-provoking questions. Using a reference sheet, students review essential content while considering multiple perspectives on the treaty’s impact and fairness. A teacher guide is included to provide clear instructions and assist stud