5th - 8th Grade US History After 1877
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What Causes Wars to Happen? A Multi-Step Approach
$4.20Historians differ on the underlying causes of war. This four step process will help them process different theories behind various global conflicts. In this activity, students first are asked to define each of those causes/theories and then read through...$4.20 -
Interactive Image: "Tear Down this Wall" Speech, Ronald Reagan
$2.00This product is a Google doc that is linked to an interactive image of parts of President Ronald Reagan's speech. A great enrichment activity in small groups or homework assignment. On June 12, 1987, President Reagan spoke in West Berlin, near the...$2.00 -
Interactive Image: D-Day
$3.00This product is a Google Form and Doc linked to an interactive image of D-Day. On June 6, 1944, Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy, paving the way for the liberation of France and the final defeat of Germany. Students can answer the 9...$3.00 -
The Grapes of Wrath Movie Guide
$1.99The Grapes of Wrath - Movie Guide - Questions - Reflection - Answer Key - Print - Digital - Google Drive Are you looking for ways to keep your students engaged while utilizing critical thinking skills while watching The Grapes of...$1.99 -
Vietnam War - Investigation Soldier
$3.00This lesson allows students to investigate soldiers of the Vietnam War through the virtual Vietnam War online wall. Students can search by name, military branch, height of valor, and more! Students are always highly engaged with this activity as they...$3.00 -
Korean War Propaganda Activity
$3.00This is a great activity to showcase Korean War propaganda. These are primary source photographs and documents (that have been translated) to help you and your students. This is a wonderful rotation activity or even partner based activity. I have used...$3.00 -
Inventors & Inventions Scavenger Hunt - Bell, Whitney, Edison, Ford, Franklin
$5.75The Inventors and Inventions Scavenger Hunt can be used as an introduction or review activity. You can use the Inventors and Inventions resource as task cards, a scavenger hunt or both. The Scavenger Hunt is designed so that students must visit each of...$5.75 -
World War II/WW2 Simulation
$5.00Simulation and Notes activity over World War II. PowerPoint, fill in the blank notes, and simulation handout included. Topics include: Axis Powers/Dictators Appeasement Dunkirk Battle of Britain America and the War (Neutrality, Pearl Harbor, POW...$5.00 -
Supreme Court Cases Scavenger Hunt - Brown V Board, Miranda, Gideon, Plessy
$5.75The Supreme Court Cases Scavenger Hunt can be used as an introduction or review activity. You can use the Landmark Supreme Court Cases activity as task cards, a scavenger hunt or both. Students will learn about 10 Supreme Court Cases and the...$5.75 -
Cold War Commander: A Tabletop Game AND Mini Unit
$6.00Give your students the chance to tell their parents they averted two nuclear wars before lunchtime with Cold War Commander! An original Mano Koa Enterprises Table Top Strategy Game and Mini-Unit. In this game, players/students form teams that advise...$6.00 -
American Tall Tales
$5.00This unit provides tons of information and four activities on these American folklore legends: Paul Bunyan, Pecos Bill, John Henry, and Johnny Appleseed. Students discover the legends of these characters as well as some historical background...$5.00 -
Presidents' Day Reader's Theater
$4.00This resource is a 5-Act, 25-role reader's theater script for Presidents' Day! Students will learn about the history of the holiday as well as some of the most well-regarded presidents. Reader's Theater is an engaging instructional strategy for middle...$4.00