5th - 8th Grade US History After 1877
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Early 20th Century Bundle
$17.95This bundle, created by Alyssa Roetheli, of resources is perfect for getting your students excited to learn all about America during the early 20th century including their role in each of the world wars, the Roaring 20s, and the Great Depression...$17.95 -
Primary and Secondary Source Interview
$1.00I use this as a homework assignment after students have learned about primary and secondary sources. Students create questions and ask those questions of someone who has been a primary and secondary source. This is a great way to get kids to interact...$1.00 -
US History Paired Texts: Edmonia Lewis and Garrett Morgan
$4.25These paired texts cover two of the most famous people in United States history -- Edmonia Lewis and Garrett Morgan. Your students will learn how to compare and contrast information in paired passages while learning about two of the most important people...$4.25 -
US History Paired Texts: Neil Armstrong and John Glenn
$4.25These paired texts, designed by Keith Geswein, cover two of the most famous people in United States history -- Neil Armstrong and John Glenn. Your students will learn how to compare and contrast information in paired passages while learning about two of...$4.25 -
US History Paired Texts: Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Edison
$4.25These paired texts, designed by Keith Geswein, cover two of the most famous people in United States history -- Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Edison. Your students will learn how to compare and contrast information in paired passages while learning about...$4.25 -
Women's Suffrage Simulation
$6.00Within a U.S. History curriculum, women’s suffrage is often discussed in the context of Progressive Reforms. Consequently, examples of hostile sexism are generally used to illustrate female legal and practical subjugation as well as dramatic...$6.00 -
Paired Texts: US History Bundle
$21.50These high-interest paired texts cover 14 of the most famous people in United States history. Your students will learn how to compare and contrast information in paired passages while learning about some of the most important people in US history...$21.50 -
US History Paired Texts: Susan B. Anthony and Eleanor Roosevelt
$4.25These paired texts cover two of the most famous people in United States history -- Susan B. Anthony and Eleanor Roosevelt. Your students will learn how to compare and contrast information in paired passages while learning about two of the most...$4.25 -
How to Save a Youtube - FREE
$0.00Created by Beth Hammett. 5 easy-to-follow slides for downloading YouTube videos. Uses screenshots and bright red arrows for visualization. Includes dialogue explanations and step-by-step directions. Perfect for in-class use, gets rid of...$0.00 -
US History Paired Texts: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Harriet Tubman
$4.25These paired texts cover two of the most famous people in United States history -- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Harriet Tubman. They will help your students learn how to compare and contrast informational passages while helping them learn about two...$4.25 -
Supreme Court Appeal Simulation
$12.00This hands-on lesson, designed by Shawneen Morrison, starts by having students petition the Supreme Court to hear their case using the real forms (and adapted instructions) the Court requires. Most students are shocked to realize that appealing is a...$12.00 -
Federalism Lesson: Investigate Supreme Court Cases between State and National Power
$3.50This lesson plan explores historical and contemporary Supreme Court Cases that deal with conflicts between National and State powers. Students will analyze the following court cases: 1. McCullough vs. Maryland 2. Texas vs. White 3. Roe vs. Wade 4...$3.50