American Revolution

THIS REVIEW PACKET (6 pages & 19 Questions) COVERS:   Causes of the American Revolution Review of the French and Indian War  Mercantilism and taxation The Sugar Act (1764) The Stamp Act (1765) The Quartering Act (1765) "No...

Spies played a big role in the Revolutionary War, especially the Culper Spy Ring. This activity is the perfect companion activity when learning about the famous spy network! This download includes 3 activities: Cipher Warm Up - students will be...

Can you solve the puzzles in time and escape from the clutches of King George? On this road to rebellion, students will read articles, solve hands-on puzzles, and find codes that will unlock pages in an Escape From King George! Google Form. This Escape...

Directions: Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), are the state standards for what students should know and be able to do at each grade level, or in each course in Texas. For this project, you will need to pick a knowledge standard from the...

Give this TEKS checklist to your 8th grade social studies Texas students at the beginning of each new unit. Read and discuss the TEKS with your classes so that you are transparent in your expectations and learning intentions.   This product...

This set of pennants features important people (156 Pennants-separated by Unit) from U.S. History (1492-1900) and they make great visual reminders for your students as you explore the early history of America. I personally use these pennants at the...

This T.E.K.S. resource set will help you answer a simple question... “What does this standard mean that a student must know and be able to do?” ALL of the 8th grade readiness and supporting standards come "unpacked" and broken down in the...

  Give this TEKS checklist to your 8th grade social studies Texas students at the beginning of each new unit. Read and discuss the TEKS with your classes so that you are transparent in your expectations and learning intentions.   This...

Utilize this U.S. History timeline set (1400-1900) to display in your classroom or for your students to use as notes. There are images (both in color and black and white) that can be cut out and glued on the timeline or you can have students write events...

Display these no-prep, ready-to-go American History learning intentions/objectives and success criteria signs on your board!   "We will learn to..."   "I can..."   I personally tape a few page protectors to my white board at the...

This is a fun way to review for your American Revolution test, or the 8th grade STAAR test in Texas! Students "swat" the answer (using cheap fly swatters) - for a team competition. This set of "Swat the STAR" is over the American Revolution and includes...

*The answer key is also included.*These are the lyrics to the song I wrote to "Viva la Vida" about King George III singing to the colonies.You can find the song on Youtube to play for your class (the link is at the bottom). The song alone is a fun way to...