5th - 8th Grade US History After 1877
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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 -
Wax Museum - Bringing History to Life!
$7.99Created by Erika Moreland - Visit My Store Ready to take a step back in history to meet notable people who have had positive influences throughout history? Or, meet some of the famous people of today who are creating history in positive manners? If so,...$7.99 -
Social Studies States and Regions Float Project
$4.99Looking for an interactive way to engage your students in learning about the states within the United States and regions? Or, perhaps you are seeking out a new way to have your students present information? Through creativity and research, students will...$4.99 -
Amelia Earhart - An Introduction to an Aviation Pioneer
$1.25This PowerPoint is perfect to supplement your lesson, or as a stand alone lesson introducing one of the most notable aviation pioneers - Amelia Earhart! She is most widely recognized for her mysterious disappearance, but, did you know that she drank hot...$1.25 -
What is the Baby Boom?
$3.00US History Baby Boom This 45 minute webquest aims to help students accomplish or answer the following: • What was the baby boom? • Describe the characteristics and changes in social life during the boom. • What is life like now for...$3.00 -
Presidential Flashcards
$5.00Presidential Flashcards This is a great product for students to learn about the 45 men that have served as the President of the United States. Comes complete with flashcards for all 45 U.S. Presidents that includes a painting or photograph of each...$5.00 -
USA Midwest Region Quiz
$1.00This product is a quick quiz to give students about the Midwest Region. The quiz is two pages and is made up of two parts. 1) Identifying states on a blank map of the Midwest Region. 2) Matching state capitals with each state. Key Included Created by...$1.00 -
USA Northeast Region Bundle
$4.00USA Northeast Region Bundle This a great inclusive unit for teaching about the Northeast Region of the United States. This unit includes map work, two different games, a PowerPoint featuring major landmarks of the Northeast Region, and a unit quiz...$4.00 -
USA Five Regions Map Scavenger Hunt Bundle
$15.00U.S. Map Scavenger Hunt This unit includes: -State-by-State Map Questions (including the District of Columbia) -Broken into the five regions (West, Southwest, Midwest, Northeast, and Southeast) - Questions are based on students using cardinal and...$15.00