American Revolution

Political cartoons are an excellent way of keeping students engaged and promoting critical thinking. This series of 21 political cartoons addresses topics in American history between the Revolution and the Progressive Era: Join, or Die The Repeal, or...

This biography of John Adams focuses on his role as a Founding Father, including his opposition to the Stamp Act of 1765, his role in defending British soldiers involved in the Boston Massacre, and his troubled foreign policy while serving as President...

This series of biographies of the Founding Fathers is a perfect resource for both middle and high school teachers. The bundle includes six biographies that can be either printed directly OR easily converted to digital activities using Google Slides...

This series of biographies of American presidents between the late 18th and early 20th centuries is a perfect resource for both middle and high school teachers. The bundle includes nine biographies that can be either printed directly OR easily converted...

This biography of Benjamin Franklin focuses on his role as a Founding Father of the United States, including his Albany Plan of Union, his service as a Pennsylvania delegate, and his involvement in the Franco-American Alliance of 1778. The biography...

This biography of the 18th century British monarch George III focuses on his attempt to preserve control over England's American colonies. Beginning with the Proclamation of 1763, which prohibited colonial settlements west of the Appalachian Mountains,...

Checklists have become an important part of life to complete every day, essential tasks. Checklists can also work within a classroom setting. To help students prepare for an upcoming unit, these checklists were created to assist them with knowing what...

Checklists have become an important part of life to complete every day, essential tasks. Checklists can also work within a classroom setting. To help students prepare for an upcoming unit, these checklists were created to assist them with knowing what...

Motor Mouth is a game that allows students to quiz each other about the historical knowledge presented within the classroom by using student-friendly language and clues based on what they have learned. While similar to Taboo, it does not include a list...

Motor Mouth is a game that allows students to quiz each other about the historical knowledge presented within the classroom by using student-friendly language and clues based on what they have learned. While similar to Taboo, it does not include a list...

This resource is a Google form that is linked to an interactive gallery of the delegates of the Constitutional Convention. A link to Google Earth is provided so students can virtually stand in Independence Hall and explore the area. This is a great...

This resource is a Google form that is linked to an interactive image of the Declaration of Independence. A great enrichment activity in small groups or homework assignment. The Declaration of Independence brilliantly summarized the widespread views of...