Industrial Revolution

  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 the 8th grade STAAR test! Students "swat" the answer (using cheap fly swatters) - for a team competition. This set of "Swat the STAAR" is over Washington's Administration to the Mexican War - plus the reform movements!...

TWO PRODUCTS IN ONE! This Gallery walk easily transforms into a debate if you choose to do so. You students will love the movement in this gallery walk over the innovations. inventions of the 1800s. The debate essential...

Address a variety of learning styles with reading passages that also contain embedded video links! These passages are designed with my Industrialization, Westward Expansion, & Reform Interactive Notes in mind, but are versatile...

A 'top trumps' style supercards card game that enables your students to learn about all of the American presidents. Your class will love the trading cards which they can play with in an interactive and engaging way! The game is perfect for introducing...

Help your students grasp the big picture and organize the essential concepts for each era of history! Each note page is visually organized to support understanding and help make connections. The design also makes it easy for them...

Help your students identify and organize the essential concepts for this era of history! Each note page is visually organized to support understanding and help make connections. The design also makes it easy for them to locate...

This is a great resource to help students learn about Presidents of the United States who served one term or less than one term as President.   Each page is complete with a photo of each president and detailed facts about each president...

This is a great resource to help students learn about the Vice Presidents of the United States elected as members of the Republican Party.   Each page is complete with a photo of each president and detailed facts about each president...

This is a great resource to help students learn about the Presidents of the United States elected as members of the Republican Party.   Each page is complete with a photo of each president and detailed facts about each president...