5th - 8th Grade US History After 1877
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The Spanish-American War Text and Image Analysis
$3.50Students read a brief background on the causes of the Spanish-American War and a short primary source on McKinley's decision to have Congress declare war on Spain in 1898. They answer 12 questions and analyze 11 images (prompts are provided). The answers...$3.50 -
The Zimmerman Note Text and Image Analysis
$3.00Students will read the Zimmerman Telegram (Zimmerman Note) from World War I (WW1, WWI), answer 11 questions, and respond to 6 prompts for 3 political cartoons. The answers are included where appropriate and this would be great for a...$3.00 -
American Imperialism Map Review
$3.50Students will label 32 locations/events on 2 maps to review the political and physical geography related to US Imperialism (Imperialism in US History). There are then 2 additional tasks for students to complete and 5 questions to answer. The answers are...$3.50 -
Native American History Map Activity 1865-1890
$3.50Students will complete 3 maps to review political and physical geography related to Native American history from 1865 through 1890. There are 35 labels on the first two maps, and the third has students label all the states/territories as well as the...$3.50 -
World War 2 in the Pacific Map Activity
$3.50Students review places and events of the Pacific Front of World War 2 (WW2, WWII) by completing this map activity. There are 31 items to mark/label across three maps and 9 questions to answer. This would be great for a sub! An answer key is included...$3.50 -
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Social Studies Christmas Bundle
Now: $8.00Was: $9.50These 4 Christmas history activities introduce students to traditions around the world, a timeline of events that happened on Christmas Day (and Eve!) over the centuries, different December holidays, and it helps them review map skills (cardinal...Now: $8.00Was: $9.50 -
Why Do We Study History? Presentation and Activities
$4.99Why study history? As social studies and history teachers, we know that question is coming. Answer it BEFORE they get the chance to ask! This set works wonderfully as a beginning of the year lesson. Please See Preview Video For...$4.99 -
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History of the Constitution and American Government BUNDLE
MSRP: $35.00Now: $25.00Was: $35.00US History: American Constitution Complete Unit Bundle _______________________________________________________________ Utilize this word wall set (24 terms) to display to give your students visual cues and reminders of some of the...MSRP: $35.00Now: $25.00Was: $35.00 -
Think Like A Historian and Social Studies Skills Review Bundle
$5.99Set the tone the first week back to school with this "Think Like A Historian" PowerPoint and resource set that can be used for any history or social studies class. Social studies skills and historical thinking skills are essential to creating an...$5.99 -
Why Do We Study History and Thinking Like A Historian PowerPoint Lessons and Activities
$9.99These engaging, and ready-to-go lessons on understanding and crafting the historical perspective and reviewing essential social studies skills are the perfect way to start any social studies or history class at the beginning of the year! This bundle...$9.99 -
THUMBRINTS: A CHARACTER ANALYSIS OF A PERSON, CHARACTER, COUNTRY, OBJECT, EVENT
$4.00THUMBPRINTS: A CHARACTER ANALYSIS OF A PERSON, CHARACTER, COUNTRY, OBJECT, EVENT This lesson is not subject-specific and is adaptable to any subject or topic. Use this character analysis to explore people, reading characters, historical...$4.00 -
Interactive Image: The Hoover Dam
$2.99This resource is a Google form and doc linked to an interactive image on the Hoover Dam. In the early 20th century, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation devised plans for a massive dam on the Arizona-Nevada border to tame the Colorado River and provide water...$2.99