HS US History After 1877
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Cold War Debate Activity
$3.50This lesson plan has the students take on the role of either the United States or the Soviet Union during the Cold War. A brief powerpoint sets up the lesson and gives instructions. Then students are divided into 6 teams. 3 teams will argue for the US...$3.50 -
Capitalism vs Communism vs Socialism Debate Activity
$3.99This lesson plan has students compare and debate the characteristics of different economic systems. Students will look at how Capitalism, Socialism, and Communism differ from one another in the following 5 categories: 1. Role of Government 2...$3.99 -
Origins and Effects of the Age of Imperialism: Debate Activity
$3.95This lesson plan is focused on the rationales for imperialism and its effects. The lesson begins with a brief PowerPoint to set up the topic and give students their directions for the debate. For the activity, the class is divided into 5 teams. The...$3.95 -
13 Stand and Sort Activities to Get Students Moving
$3.00A stand and sort activity, created by Lauren Anderson, allows students to get out of their seats and move around while demonstrating their knowledge of economic concepts. Category signs are taped on the wall in various locations in the classroom...$3.00 -
Video Guide: How the States Got Their Shapes
$2.50Narrated by Brian Unger, the History Channel's video How the States Got Their Shapes is a wonderful introduction to any middle school or high school US History or Civics class. The video emphasizes the role both geography, politics, and the railroads...$2.50 -
Principles of Government Matching Activity
$1.00Used as a review activity for students to assess their knowledge of the definitions of the Principles of Government and then be able to match them up with pictures that reflect each principle. Used after the Principles of Government Activity. Six...$1.00 -
Biography Bundle: The Suffragists (Distance Learning Option)
MSRP: $13.50$11.00This bundle contains a series of six biographies on individuals associated with the women's rights movement in the United States during the 19th century. The biographies can either be printed directly OR used readily converted to digital activities...MSRP: $13.50$11.00 -
Biography: Theodore Roosevelt
$2.25This biography of Theodore Roosevelt focuses on his outgoing personality and list of personal accomplishments, his role in the Spanish-American War, and his achievements as President of the United States. The biography includes a series of questions...$2.25 -
First Semester Exam Final Government - Great Depression
$5.0043 Questions covering Government through the Great Depression. Aligns with the EOC blueprint of 50-60% Dual coded questions.$5.00 -
Gilded Age | Relay Race Review for the Gilded Age and Westward Expansion FREE
$0.00A student collaborative relay race game to review the terms from the Gilded Age and Westward Expansion. A total of 39 terms.$0.00 -
Imperialism and World Power | World War I Card Sort
$2.00A Card Sort Activity that can be done individually, in pairs or in groups. Great Review Activity that contains 25 terms that align with the TEKS.$2.00 -
Principles of Government Picture Matching
$2.00Use as a review activity for students to assess their knowledge of the definitions of the Principles of Government and then be able to match them up with pictures that reflect each principle. Use after the Principles of Government Activity. Six words;...$2.00