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.
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Biography: Minamoto Yoritomo
$2.25This biography focuses on Minamoto Yoritomo, the first shogun of Japan. The biography recounts his role in defeating that Taira clan during the late 1100s and his creation of a military dictatorship...$2.25 -
Biography Bundle: Genghis Khan (Distance Learning Option)
MSRP: $4.50$4.00This bundle consists of two biographies on Genghis Khan, the founder and first Great Khan of the Mongol Empire. The biographies can be either printed directly as pdfs OR easily converted to digital...MSRP: $4.50$4.00 -
Biography: Mansa Musa
$2.25This biography profiles Mansa Musa, the leader of the Mali empire during the early 14th century. Tracing his rise to the throne, the biography focuses on Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca, during which he...$2.25 -
Biography: Muhammad
$2.25This biography of Muhammad is ideal for introducing students to his early life. Beginning with a description of where he was born and the troubles he endured as a child, the biography traces how...$2.25 -
Biography: Jacob Riis
$2.25This biography of Jacob Riis focuses on his efforts as a "muckraker" to expose the poor living conditions that existed in America's major cities during the late 1800s and early 1900s. The biography...$2.25 -
Biography: Harriet Tubman
$2.25This biography of Harriet Tubman focuses on her escape from slavery in Maryland, her role as a "conductor" along the Underground Railroad, and her involvement in the wom$2.25 -
Biography: Frederick Douglass
$2.25This biography of Frederick Douglass focuses on his escape from slavery in Maryland, his support for women's suffrage, and his prominent role in both the abolitionist movement and full equality for...$2.25 -
Biography Bundle: Abolitionists (Distance Learning Option)
MSRP: $15.75$12.75This bundle contains a series of seven biographies on individuals associated with the abolitionist movement in the United States during the 19th century. The biographies can be either printed...MSRP: $15.75$12.75 -
Bundled Mini-Lesson: The Corps of Discovery
MSRP: $9.25$7.50There is no better way to discuss America's westward expansion than with the story of the Corps of Discovery. Charged by Thomas Jefferson to explore the newly-acquired Louisiana Territory, Meriwether...MSRP: $9.25$7.50 -
Biography: John Adams
$2.25This biography of John Adams focuses on his role as a Founding Father, including his opposition to the Stamp Act of 1765, his role in defending British soldiers involved in the Boston Massacre, and...$2.25 -
Biography Bundle: The Founding Fathers (Distance Learning Option)
MSRP: $13.50$11.00This series of biographies of the Founding Fathers is a perfect resource for both middle and high school teachers. The bundle includes six biographies that can be either printed directly OR easily...MSRP: $13.50$11.00 -
Biography Bundle: American Presidents (Distance Learning Option)
MSRP: $20.25$15.00This series of biographies of American presidents between the late 18th and early 20th centuries is a perfect resource for both middle and high school teachers. The bundle includes nine biographies...MSRP: $20.25$15.00