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Marbury v. Madison and Federalist 78 primary source activity
$3.00Everybody “knows” that the Courts have the power to declare any law passed by Congress “unconstitutional,” but where did that power come from? The Constitution itself is silent on the matter, and several founding fathers,...$3.00 -
Civil War Jeopardy
$4.00This PowerPoint is a fun way to review what students have learned about the Civil War and a great way to practice before a unit test. It includes a six-category game board with 30 clues and answers, optional theme music on each slide, and a final...$4.00 -
"Lend Me Your Ears" Cold War Speech Analysis: 4 prompts linked to CCSS!
$5.00This 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...$5.00 -
Woodrow Wilson's 14 Points - Gallery Walk, Political Cartoon & Speech Analysis
$5.00This product was created with the intention of covering Woodrow Wilson's 14 Points as part of your WWI unit or Imperialism study It can be used for introduction, to review, as sub-plans, homework, or extra-credit opportunities! This...$5.00 -
Industrial Revolution Videos Review
$1.00This product is designed to be used as an in class computer based assignment or an assignment to be completed at home with the use of a computer. This resource is a Google Docs created product so Google Classroom would be a perfect place for this...$1.00 -
Civil War Hyperdoc: North vs. South Strengths and Weaknesses Webquest
$3.50In this interactive digital lesson, students explore the strengths and weaknesses of the North and South as "superheroes" going into the Civil War. They discover the strategies each side developed for victory and analyze the "game plans." Students will...$3.50 -
Andrew Jackson Jigsaw Debate - $20 Bill Argument
$2.25This activity combines the traditional jigsaw strategy with a class debate and is one of my favorite activities. Every kid is held accountable for preparing for and participating in the debate, and they are highly motivated because of the competitive...$2.25 -
Life in the West Recruitment Fair - Manifest Destiny PBL
$4.25Have you ever attended a recruitment fair - such as a college or career fair? The recruiters use so many different skills to encourage you to join their team. In this PBL activity, students develop those same skills to recruit visitors at the fair to...$4.25 -
Bill of Rights Study Guide
$1.00This study guide is a great resource to use for teachers reviewing The Bill of Rights with students. This product is designed to review a Bill of Rights unit or chapter. This study guide includes three sections that students will...$1.00 -
How a Bill Becomes a Law Quiz
$1.00This product includes questions about Congress and the process of how a bill becomes a law in the United States of America. The resource includes 12 short answer and extended response questions. Topics covered in the quiz include: The process of a...$1.00 -
Feudal Japan Review Worksheet
$1.00This product is designed to review a lesson or unit on Feudal Japan and its society. This resource is a review worksheet that includes questions about: The structure of society in Feudal Japan The role of the Emperor, Shogun, Daimyo, Samurai,...$1.00 -
Timeline Activity: Events Leading to the American Revolution
$1.00This product includes instructions and directions for a student created timeline that includes important events leading to the American Revolutionary War. The instruction sheet includes directions for important events, visuals, and info about all of the...$1.00