Social Studies
We feel your pain.
We know it's difficult sometimes on our schedules to come up with new engaging lessons.
We at Amped Up Learning want to remain authentic by offering products designed, written and used by real teachers. We're teaming up with excellent teachers around the country to offer awesome downloadable products in the new Lesson Marketplace of Amped Up. Easy-to-use, effective activities that are standards-aligned, engaging, cooperative, challenging and involve critical thinking. And best of all, you don't have to do anything (except make some copies!).
Yes we take Purchase Orders in our lesson marketplace. Send us the PO and we will send you the lessons.
More and more products are being added daily, so check back often.
-
Causes of the American Revolution Bracketology
$4.00This fun debate style game energizes students and inspires awesome discussion! Students decide which revolutionary term wins mini bracket competitions. Bracket Competitions include: Declaration of Independence VS The Tea Act Intolerable Acts VS...$4.00 -
The American Revolution Battles Playbook
$2.50This activity is an excellent introduction the The American Revolution. Pull your students in with this FOOTBALL themed battles worksheet. This could be substituted for what you already do or used as a hook. The video that instructs students is...$2.50 -
Jamestown Song Parody SketchNotes
$2.50What are SketchNotes? SketchNotes are rich visual notes created from a mix of handwriting, drawings, hand-drawn typography, shapes, and visual elements like arrows, boxes, and lines. As educators recognize the importance of student learning styles...$2.50 -
Plymouth SketchNotes
$2.50Need a short, fun, and memorable lesson on the Plymouth Colony that could take less then 15 minutes? Use the link at the top of the notes to watch "Story Time" with Mr. Beats. Stop the video and have students take visual notes as you add info of your...$2.50 -
Jamestown and Plymouth Colonies Compare and Contrast
$3.75Compare the climate, geography, reason for settlement, religion, government, Important people, and Life Lessons of Jamestown and Plymouth. Make this lesson interactive by adding PearDeck add-ons to this google slides presentation. If...$3.75 -
Florence Nightingale Interactive Notebook - Lantern MiniBook
$5.00Take a walk in the footsteps of Florence Nightingale and honor her legacy with this Informational Text and QR code Biography activity. Use for International Nurses Day May 12th (Florence's Birthday) or anytime! 2020 celebrates the 200th birthday...$5.00 -
Historic Time Capsule - Primary and Secondary Sources
$2.50Primary and Secondary Source Time Capsule Activity Creating time capsules are a historic tradition, especially during stressful times. But, this is not your ordinary time capsule. This assignment doesn't ask your students to generically list their...$2.50 -
Conflicts of the Middle East Graphic Organizer
$1.00This graphic organizer of events from the past, present, probable future includes information about the following conflicts that have taken place in the Middle East: Iranian Revolution Gulf War Iraq War War in Afghanistan Fight Against...$1.00 -
Travel around the World - Visit 14 countries
$4.50This pack contains all you need to "visit" 14 different countries. Click the links or scan the QR code for each and discover the "10 best" places to visit within that country (Some numbers vary). The master list of links tells you how long each video is...$4.50 -
"Rasputin" - Boney M. song Lyric Analysis
$1.00This song analysis activity is a fun way to learn about one of history's most interesting characters, Rasputin! This song describes Rasputin's life and reputation, and students can assess the historical accuracy for themselves! The document includes a...$1.00 -
"Guns and Ships" Lyric Analysis
$1.25Incorporate the Broadway smash hit musical Hamilton in your classroom! "Guns and Ships" describes the contributions Marquis de Lafayette made to the American Revolution and highlights the relationship George Washington and Alexander Hamilton...$1.25 -
US History DISTANCE LEARNING- Primary Source Reading Skills! (Part 1: 1776-1814)
$3.00This is Part 1 of a Six-Part US History Scavenger Hunt series where students examine primary source reading passages from major historical events. It is completely student-centered, GOOGLE Compatible, and ready to print, copy and go!...$3.00