Exploration and Colonization
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Political Cartoon: Join or Die
$2.50Join, or Die was created by Benjamin Franklin and first appeared in the Pennsylvania Gazette on May 9, 1754. The purpose of the wood cut was to generate support for Franklin's Albany Plan of Union, a plan that would have created closer economic and...$2.50 -
Constitutional Convention - A Difference Kind of Debate
$16.00Created by Lori (Curriculum) Sheets - Visit My Store Having taught the Constitutional Convention on various level for many years, I have come to appreciate the benefits of simulations. However, I also have realized that some of the major arguments that...$16.00 -
Colonial Unit | The 13 English Colonies | A Primary Source & Map Activity
$2.75You are purchasing a 14 page resource on the 13 English Colonies, that includes a map and primary source activity. Your students will be answering the questions: Where were the English colonies located? What made each colony unique? How can you describe...$2.75 -
13 Colonies Graphic Organizer and Travel Brochure/Video Activity
$3.00A graphic organizer for the 13 colonies divided up by region. Then with each region the groups will create a real estate pamphlet to attempt to get colonists to come to their region. Then they will create a travel video set in the current time...$3.00 -
61 American Colonies and American Revolution Bell Ringers or Warm Ups
$3.7561 Questions to start off class concerning the American Colonies and American Revolution from 1492-1781. Most are higher level thinking and open ended questions. Included on each slide is a visual which corresponds with the question. These are great to...$3.75 -
Sailing with Columbus
$2.50Created by Beth Hammett. Sail with Columbus on his voyage to the new world with this 16 page student made book that uses critical thinking skills to fill in the blanks then color the black and white images. Reinforce facts about Columbus and his...$2.50 -
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 -
French and Indian War: American Revolution: Join or Die Cartoon
$1.25Political cartoon created by Benjamin Franklin in 1754 to try and unite the colonies. Also used during the American Revolution and even today by some groups. 10 questions of varying thinking levels to answer. Background info and answer key included...$1.25 -
Geography Bundle
$16.95This bundle is chock full of ready to go resources for students to learn all about American Geography. Everything from landforms to states and their capitals are included! These hands-on resources are purpose built for 5th graders to grab their attention...$16.95 -
European Explorers Bundle
$16.95This bundle of engaging resources is the perfect way to get students excited for learning about European Explorers who came to America. Created by Alyssa Roetheli - Teaching in the Fast Lane - Visit My Store Included in this bundle are hands-on...$16.95 -
American Colonization Bundle
$12.95This bundle is full of engaging, hands-on resources for students to dive into the period of American history when colonies were getting started. Created by Alyssa Roetheli of Teaching in the Fast Lane - Visit My Store These activities allow students to...$12.95 -
The Slave Trade: Photo Images of African Slavery
$3.99This presentation, designed by Shawneen Morrison, includes historic photos of captured slaves in Africa, illegally trafficked slaves following the criminalization of the slave trade (including many children), a slave breeding center, a slave holding site...$3.99