5th - 8th Grade US History After 1877
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World War 2 project. 5 theaters of the war
$3.25Students will be collaborating to create a presentation on one of 7 different categories on World War 2. These topics include: 1. The leaders and causes of WW2 2. War begins in Europe: 1939-1941 3. The Early War in Europe- The Nazi's downturn...$3.25 -
World War II Escape Room
$4.90Brand New World War II History Escape Room Virtual Escape Room by Cre8tive Resources! This lasts an hour or under depending on how quick the teams can solve each puzzle! Students love this style of lesson, great as an educational treat for your class...$4.90 -
Cold War Unit Bundle! (Guided Notes, Teacher Guide, Test, Prezi: US History)
$8.97This is everything you need for an entire unit on the Cold War! Focusing on a US History perspective, this resource is complete with Guided Notes, a Prezi Presentation (a fun alternative to PowerPoint!), a Teacher Guide, and Assessments. It is aligned...$8.97 -
The Industrial Revolution Laborers: Reading Comprehension Unit Lessons!
$3.99This student-centered, 4-6 day lesson on the Industrial Revolution has everything that you need to teach about the laborers and the conditions that they faced! This bundle focuses on five different groups of people important to the industrial age...$3.99 -
Great Depression- "Surviving the Depression" Group Activity (Super Engaging!)
$3.00‘Surviving the Great Depression’ is by far the most engaging activity you will use in tandem with any unit on the Great Depression! Students will become active learners within a fictional family, choosing careers, picking places to live,...$3.00 -
The Great Depression Reading Activity Packet (SS5H3a)
$1.25Your students will love learning about the Great Depression with this engaging, no prep reading activity! This is perfect for adding literacy to your social studies curriculum because it’s academically-aligned for ELA and for social...$1.25 -
Events & Impacts of September 11, 2001 (SS5H7b)
$2.75Your students will learn about the events and impacts of September 11, 2001 with this engaging, no prep reading activity! This is perfect for adding literacy to your social studies curriculum because it’s academically-aligned for ELA and...$2.75 -
Rosie the Riveter & Tuskegee Airmen Reading Activity Packet (SS5H4e)
$1.50Your students will love learning about Rosie the Riveter & the Tuskegee Airmen with this engaging, no prep reading activity! This is perfect for adding literacy to your social studies curriculum because it’s academically-aligned for...$1.50 -
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Reading Packet
$1.50Your students will love learning about the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) with this engaging, no prep reading activity! This is perfect for adding literacy to your social studies curriculum because it’s academically-aligned...$1.50 -
1920s Culture Reading and Writing Activity Packet
$1.50Your students will love learning about the 1920s with this engaging, no prep reading activity! This is perfect for adding literacy to your social studies curriculum because it’s academically-aligned for ELA and for social studies. Plus,...$1.50 -
Types of Government Totalitarianism Worksheet
$2.00My students have always had difficulty understanding totalitarianism, and I’ve had trouble finding resources I was happy with. I created this to fill that need! It is a short reading which describes the history of totalitarianism and breaks down...$2.00 -
WW1 Simulation Treaty of Versailles Renegotiated
$4.00Who doesn’t love a simulation? This summative for World War I utilizes student discussion skills while at the same time they are showing their understanding of World War 1 as well as working on making claims and supporting these claims with...$4.00