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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!).
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Trust Me! An Economics Game
$4.00Do you want to turn your classroom into a laissez-faire capitalist wonderland where students learn about the finer points of vertical and horizontal integration while having a good time? You've come to the right place!With Trust Me! The Game, students...$4.00 -
Cartography in the Age of Exploration + Assessment
$1.50Lesson Plan: Article, Assessment, CrosswordThe article defines and explains early map-making, the people involved, and the development of the "New World" reality. Crossword and Assessment included.Lesson includes: - 2-Page "Cartography" Article -...$1.50 -
European Feudalism - "One Pager" Activity/ Assessment
$1.35This fun activity calls for students to answer 3 questions, complete one chart, quote from a source, and illustrate in some way European Feudalism - all to be completed on ONE PAGE. A great quick project that includes short answer writing, graphics,...$1.35 -
Confucianism Influences Medieval Chinese Life + Assessment
$1.50The article uses primary sources and factual information to tell of the profound influence Confucianism has had on China over the centuries. Great primary source quotes.Includes: - 1-Page Confucianism Article - Multiple Choice / Document Based...$1.50 -
US History Review Game Envelope Vocab Races Great for STAAR Review!
$6.00Looking for a fun way to review students for your big exam - like STAAR in Texas? This is a fun review game that covers people, events, documents, treaties, wars, vocabulary - you name it - in Early American History. This game covers...$6.00 -
Louisiana Purchase Lewis and Clark Activities 2 Hands Activities Included
$3.99This is an awesome way to take a "dry" topic, like the Louisiana Purchase, and make it hands-on and interactive! There are 2 "hands-on" activities included in this product. #1 - Visual Summary activity. I came up with this...$3.99 -
Islamic World - "In the Field of Mathematics" + Assessments
$1.85Resource Type: Article, Activities, Document Based Question-Assessment, and Paragraph ActivityThe article features medieval Muslim contributions to early Mathematics and Astronomy, as well as, their influence on the development of Renaissance Europe...$1.85 -
Charlemagne + Assessment
$1.85Resource: Article, Activities, Document Based Question-AssessmentThe life and accomplishments of the medieval king, Charlemagne, are featured in this brief illustrated article. Activities and Common Core-Aligned Document-Based Questions Assessment...$1.85 -
The Vikings and European Feudalism
$1.75Resource Type: Article, Document Based Questions, Activities, AssessmentsThe article demonstrates the relationship between the raids of the Vikings in the 8th and 9th centuries and the development of Feudalism in Europe. Activities and Common...$1.75 -
Islam - Muhammad and Khadija + Assessments
$1.85Lesson Plan: Article, Document Based Question-Assessment, ActivitiesThe article: "Muhammad and Khadija" tells of a wife's support and commitment to her husband's mission, as well as, his special love for her.Lesson includes: - 3-Page Illustrated Article...$1.85 -
Civil War and Reconstruction Review History Blocks Great for STAAR!
$3.00Looking for a new US History vocabulary review activity to add to your toolbox? This is a great Civil War and Reconstruction review using the tumbling wooden blocks - History Blocks! It's a hands-on, low-prep review...$3.00 -
Manifest Destiny Industrialization Jackson Reform Review Game History Blocks STAAR Review
$3.00Looking for a new US History vocabulary review activity to add to your toolbox? This is a Industrialization, Manifest Destiny, Jackson and Reform using the tumbling wooden block game History Blocks! It's a hands-on, low-prep...$3.00