5th - 8th Grade US History After 1877
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Biography: Lucretia Mott
$2.25This biography on Lucretia Mott focuses on her early involvement in progressive and abolitionist causes, her role at the Seneca Falls Convention in 1848, and her participation in the Free Religious Association of 1867. The biography includes a series of...$2.25 -
Crowdfunding Assignment with Template - Create a Fake GoFundMe Page
$3.00Created by Lauren Anderson: Crowdfunding is a way of raising money for a project or cause using small amounts of money from a large number of people, typically via the internet. Sites like GoFundMe.com and Kickstarter.com are among the most well-known...$3.00 -
Classroom Cash
$2.50Use this money, designed by Shawneen Morrision, for any of your classroom games, simulations, or activities. Page 2 includes denominations for JeopardyTM style games. Page 4 includes the denomination you will need for MonopolyTM style games. Also...$2.50 -
Origins and Effects of the Age of Imperialism: Debate Activity
$3.95This lesson plan is focused on the rationales for imperialism and its effects. The lesson begins with a brief PowerPoint to set up the topic and give students their directions for the debate. For the activity, the class is divided into 5 teams. The...$3.95 -
13 Stand and Sort Activities to Get Students Moving
$3.00A stand and sort activity, created by Lauren Anderson, allows students to get out of their seats and move around while demonstrating their knowledge of economic concepts. Category signs are taped on the wall in various locations in the classroom...$3.00 -
Video Guide: How the States Got Their Shapes
$2.50Narrated by Brian Unger, the History Channel's video How the States Got Their Shapes is a wonderful introduction to any middle school or high school US History or Civics class. The video emphasizes the role both geography, politics, and the railroads...$2.50 -
Principles of Government Matching Activity
$1.00Used as a review activity for students to assess their knowledge of the definitions of the Principles of Government and then be able to match them up with pictures that reflect each principle. Used after the Principles of Government Activity. Six...$1.00 -
Biography Bundle: The Suffragists (Distance Learning Option)
MSRP: $13.50$11.00This bundle contains a series of six biographies on individuals associated with the women's rights movement in the United States during the 19th century. The biographies can either be printed directly OR used readily converted to digital activities...MSRP: $13.50$11.00 -
Biography: Theodore Roosevelt
$2.25This biography of Theodore Roosevelt focuses on his outgoing personality and list of personal accomplishments, his role in the Spanish-American War, and his achievements as President of the United States. The biography includes a series of questions...$2.25 -
First Semester Exam Final Government - Great Depression
$5.0043 Questions covering Government through the Great Depression. Aligns with the EOC blueprint of 50-60% Dual coded questions.$5.00 -
Principles of Government Picture Matching
$2.00Use as a review activity for students to assess their knowledge of the definitions of the Principles of Government and then be able to match them up with pictures that reflect each principle. Use after the Principles of Government Activity. Six words;...$2.00 -
Early American Government Review
$5.00This powerpoint covers Early American Government and the TEKS-aligned concepts tested on the U.S. History STAAR EOC state exam in question/answer format. Students learn and review what they have to know and how they should know it. Although these...$5.00