Modern America

This 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...

Textual reading with student questions / class discussion topics explain details about the period referred beginning in 1969. Republican Presidents occupied the White House for eight years. Just some of the topics include: Nixon's policies to fight...

On February 1, 2003, the Columbia space shuttle disintegrated over Texas.  Created by Beth Hammett  Visit My Store Done in engaging, comic book format, this packet includes 45 pages of informational facts and blank comic handouts for writing...

Whether you are searching for that Constitution Day lesson or beginning a unit on the Constitution, this assignment is ideal! The resources includes a paraphrased version of the Constitution and Bill of Rights, as well as a series of 21 questions based...

This bundle, created by Teaching in the Fast Lane's Alyssa Roetheli, is the perfect way for students to explore Modern American History. Each resource included in this bundle is purpose built to provide engaging, hands-on learning for your students to...

This 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...

These 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...

Narrated 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...