"Lend Me Your Ears" Cold War Speech Analysis: 4 prompts linked to CCSS!

This product was created with the intention of assisting a cross-content unit: it has students analyzing speeches from Cold War Presidents. It can be used for introduction, to review, as sub-plans, homework, or extra-credit...

'GOLD FEVER!' (Grades 3-7) ~ Curriculum Song Video

‘GOLD FEVER!' (Grades3-7) is a curriculum-aligned song that helps students to learn some of the key dates, events, and figures associated with the discovery of gold in Australia. It discusses some of the hardships and frustrations...

13 Colonies Quiz Show PowerPoint

“Saved me lots of time, thank you.” Let’s face it – review and study prep for a 13 colonies unit test is not exactly a student’s idea of fun. As a teacher, however, you can take away most of the boredom and drudgery by...

1970s & Civil Rights Movements - Poster & Music Analysis - Gallery Walk

Using posters and music, students will be introduced to the various Civil Rights Movements of the 1970s and beyond. Students will have the opportunity to design their own posters and present to their peers in a Museum Tour style Gallery Walk! This...

20th Century Jeopardy Review Game - Imperialism, Gilded Age, 20-30s, WWI, etc.

This Power Point Game was created with the intention to use as a review for the US History 20th century unit. It is FULLY EDITABLE with sound and graphics!   This product includes the following: Bell-ringer and Exit-slip (written...

8th Grade History STAAR Review Game - Category 1

This is a fun class game to play over category 1. These are questions used in previous STAAR test made into a game. You can put your class into groups or have them individual as I do to see what each student knows. I either give my students small dry...

ABC's of Imperialism: analysis, gallery walk, & art activities

This product was designed to help introduce 5 themes of imperialism, especially in relation to the Age of Exploration and the Colonization of the Americas. This product includes the following: ⭐Google Slides friendly version for digital...

Amazing Race Industrial Revolution Game

This Industrial Revolution Amazing race, is a CUSTOMIZABLE game in which multiple teams of 2-3 students compete to make it to the finish line first. Teams strive to arrive first at a pit stop and then to avoid coming in last place. In this race all tasks...

American Imperialism - "With God on Our Side" Bob Dylan Song Analysis Activity

This Song Analysis Activity covers Imperialism, the dangers of the concept of American Exceptionalism, and various conflicts throughout US History. "With God on Our Side" by Bob Dylan - song lyrics and video link Guided class-discussion questions...

American Inventions

The whole world has been aware of 'good ol' American ingenuity' for many years, but do your own students know about all of the inventions the world has the US to thank for? With this product they'll get to investigate them, the large ones (International...

American Slavery Primary Source Activity

The study of America, from its founding through the Civil War, necessitates a close examination of the enslaved peoples whose labor built this nation and the "peculiar institution" which required a horrific war to bring to an end. Part of that study...

Andrew Jackson Gallery Walk with PEAR DECK GOOGLE SLIDES

This highly engaging Gallery Walk will teach students about Andrew Jackson's Presidency. Get students out of their seats to learn about one of our most interesting Presidents. If you LOVED my best selling, American Revolution Gallery Walk, you will also...