5th - 8th Grade US History After 1877
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U.S. & World History | World War I | The Great War | Propaganda Analysis Activity
$2.75In this activity on World War I Propaganda, your students will be introduced to the purpose of propaganda and how it is used by comparing WWI propaganda to modern day examples. Specifically, your students will: 1) Be introduced to the...$2.75 -
USA State Capital Match Game
$5.00USA State Capital Match Game This a matching game where students wil l match each U.S. state with its capital. All 50 states are included. 100 cards in all (50 state cards and 50 capital cards). Created by Jefferson Matthews - Visit My Store$5.00 -
President and Vice President Matching Game
$5.00President and Vice President Matching Game This is a great product for students to learn about the 45 men that have served as the President of the United States, and the 48 men who have served as the Vice President of the United States. All of the...$5.00 -
Should the National Anthem Be Changed? Close Reading of the Star-Spangled Banner
$3.99Explore the question – Should the National Anthem be Changed? Students will analyze the primary source document of the Star-Spangled Banner and explore the possibility of the United States National Anthem being changed. Classes will learn a brief...$3.99 -
"I Have a Dream" Speech Analysis and Determining America's Dream Today
$4.99Analyze Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” Speech– What is America’s dream today? Students will analyze the primary source document of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech. The...$4.99 -
The Energy Crisis of 1970 (Webquest)
$3.00This lesson will not only provide you with a web quest but also discussion and extension lesson activities. The bulk of this lesson requires students to read information from a primary source found online as a means of building their background knowledge...$3.00 -
Legends of the Wild West - Living Monuments Groupwork Activity
$4.99Bring the Legends of the Wild West to life with Living Monuments! Students will work in groups of three to design a monument to reflect the life of a famous or infamous person from the American West. The lesson begins with warm-up questions about...$4.99 -
Imagery of Native Americans-Who Determined How Native Americans Are Viewed?
$3.99Students will delve into the question of who is responsible for the imagery of Native Americans. The lesson begins with students completing a Warm Up activity that questions the background knowledge of the class pertaining to Native Americans and their...$3.99 -
Stereotypes of Native Americans - Analyzing Political Cartoons
$3.49Students will delve into the prevailing issue of stereotypes that still surround Native Americans. Students will analyze four political cartoons to identify misconceptions, generalizations and stereotypes of American Indians. The lessons begins with a...$3.49 -
President's Day-Man or Myth?
$3.99Students will delve into the history of President’s Day. The lesson begins with students exploring the myths of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln by playing man or myth (fact or fiction). Pairs will examine each statement about Washington and...$3.99 -
Video Lesson: World War II
$3.00Perfect Grab and Go Lesson! We can all agree that providing students visual content enhances instruction…Especially this generation of students. One of the easiest ways to do this is show your students a video. The only problem is there is just so...$3.00 -
Webquests Bundle
$20.00Lesson bundles are here! Preparing units can be tiresome. Stop killing yourself with hours of research, lesson creations, and departmental meetings related to curriculum. Save yourself time and purchase our lessons in bundled packs! Created by Laura...$20.00