Westward Expansion

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!...

Your students will have fun with this assignment!Encourage research, writing, and creativity with this Presidential Fakebook template.In my class my students do research and then create a "Fakebook" page for the president we are learning about. They...

I use this Manifest Destiny Puzzle the major themes of Andrew Jackson's presidency. There are 12 pieces to the puzzle. In the background is John Gast's painting "American Progress" which portrayed the idea of Manifest Destiny.I print out the puzzle on...

I use this 13 piece Puzzle to introduce, teach, and review my lessons over the Louisiana Purchase of 1803.Your students will learn and review some of the major information related to the purchase of the Louisiana Territory. After completing the puzzle...

Your students will enjoy learning about the Louisiana Purchase with this comic! Students can work individually or in groups to read and complete the comic and answer questions that will provide classroom discussions.Included in this file:Louisiana...

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...

Check out my awesome store and TeachWithBri for more awesome resources: https://ampeduplearning.com/teacher-contributor-stores/teachwithbri/ Stroll the historic landmark of the famous San Antonio, Texas, Alamo! Learn the history of the Alamo and...

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...

A close reading passage with a teacher presentation, comprehension and grammar questions, a multiple choice quiz, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the famous guide and interpreter of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, Sacagawea...

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...

This is an engaging and exciting way to get your students to role-play as settlers during the California Gold Rush Students will use critical thinking skills to work through historically accurate scenarios and situations. Just print one game card per...