Thinking Historically

Prepare your students for the APUSH exam with these stimulus-based multiple choice questions for Period 3! This resource is aligned with the 2019 APUSH standards and focuses on Period 3, Topics 3.2 – 3.6 (Part 1). Each of the 13 key concept standards includes: One primary source document A set of 3–5 stimulus-based multiple choice questions A complete answer key Alignment to APUSH thematic learning objectives Alignment to historical thinking skills These APUSH Period 3 questions are designed to

Looking for an engaging and real-world way to teach opportunity costs, trade-offs, and decision-making in economics? This Life Decisions and Opportunity Costs Project is exactly what you need! Designed to get students thinking critically about their future, this economics activity helps students explore meaningful life decisions—like going to college vs. working after high school or renting an apartment vs. living at home. Students will begin by choosing a life decision and identifying the pros

Looking for an engaging and meaningful way to introduce your Ethnic Studies course? This ready-to-use Introduction to Ethnic Studies Lesson is the perfect way to start your year! Students will explore what Ethnic Studies is, why it exists, and why it matters—through activities that spark reflection, conversation, and critical thinking. The lesson begins with a warm-up and identity wheel activity that encourages students to reflect on their own identities. This powerful activity helps students m

Are you looking for an engaging way to teach your students about the Fifth Amendment and due process rights? This resource is just what you need! It gets students thinking critically and sparks lively classroom discussions about landmark Supreme Court cases related to the 5th Amendment. This resource includes case summaries of 8 important Fifth Amendment Supreme Court cases. Each summary features the constitutional question at the heart of the case and a clear explanation of the Supreme Court's

Are you looking for a meaningful high school ethnic studies lesson? This identity and intersectionality activity is perfect for helping students explore how overlapping identities shape their lives. Students will reflect on their personal experiences and develop a deeper understanding of themselves and others. This lesson encourages thoughtful discussion and critical thinking, making it a powerful way to engage students in relevant, real-world topics. The lesson begins with a thought-provoking

Struggling to make the legislative branch engaging for your students? This hands-on legislative branch activity brings government to life with an interactive Congress simulation! With this law making process activity, students dive into the core responsibilities of Congress and experience how a bill becomes a law firsthand. It’s a fun and educational way to deepen their understanding of how the legislative branch works! Students take on the role of House representatives, evaluate proposed bills,

Looking for an engaging First Amendment activity? This critical thinking resource is perfect for high school government or civics classes! Students will analyze seven modern-day First Amendment cases by applying landmark Supreme Court decisions as legal precedents. Each modern case involves freedom of speech or freedom of the press—core First Amendment rights. Students begin by reviewing a reference sheet of landmark First Amendment cases and the Supreme Court’s rulings. Then, they’ll read moder

Looking for a meaningful and engaging high school congress activity? This government research project gives students the opportunity to explore how state-level lawmakers impact their communities and daily lives. In this high school civics project, students will research and learn about their State House Representative and State Senator. They'll dig into each lawmaker’s background, discover the committees they serve on, and explore the key issues they focus on. This hands-on congress activity en

This APUSH Period 1 primary source set is a great way to help students prepare for the APUSH exam. This set is a collection of primary source texts aligned to the College Board’s APUSH Curriculum framework.  Each text includes 1-3 text dependent questions to prompt close reading and class discussions.These rich texts are a great resource in all APUSH classrooms, and can be used develop skills assessed on the APUSH exam in May, including analysis of historical evidence. Educators can adapt these

Looking for an engaging and meaningful ethnic studies lesson for your high school classroom? This ready-to-use resource is designed to help students explore the power of counter narratives in history. In this high school ethnic studies lesson, students start with a warm-up that introduces the idea of multiple perspectives. From there, they learn the definition of counter narratives and why they are so important in understanding history. Students then dive into two texts about Japanese Internment

This APUSH Period 2 primary source set is a great resource to prepare your students for the APUSH exam. This set is a collection of primary source texts aligned to the updated APUSH Fall 2019 curriculum. Included are 11 primary source documents for Topics 2.2 - 2.4. Each document includes 1-3 text-dependent questions to prompt close reading and class discussions. These rich texts are a great resource in all APUSH classrooms, and can be used to develop skills assessed on the APUSH exam in May,

Do you want to prepare your students for the APUSH exam in May? This APUSH Period 3 Primary Source Set is just what you need! This is a collection of 13 primary source texts aligned to the updated APUSH Fall 2019 curriculum for Period 3: Topics 3.2 - 3.6. Each document includes 1-3 text-dependent questions to prompt close reading and class discussions. These rich texts are a great resource in all APUSH classrooms, and can be used to develop skills assessed on the APUSH exam in May, including ana