HS US History Prior to 1877
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Declaration of Independence Breakup Letter - FREE
$0.00Students will review the reasons for writing the Declaration of Independence and create tweets that summarize some of the grievances. Then they will have to create a tweet from King George's perspective. Addresses 8.4C and 8.15C$0.00 -
How to Save a Youtube - FREE
$0.00Created by Beth Hammett. 5 easy-to-follow slides for downloading YouTube videos. Uses screenshots and bright red arrows for visualization. Includes dialogue explanations and step-by-step directions. Perfect for in-class use, gets rid of...$0.00 -
U.S. Government | The Legislative Branch | Student Handbook Activity
$3.25In this activity, your students will create a handbook that addresses each section of the U.S. Constitution- Article I: The Legislative Branch. There are 13 pages in the handbook, each covering a different section/topic in Article I, that students...$3.25 -
US Constitution Test and Answer Key
$1.5050 Question Test covering the US Constitution, including the Bill of Rights. Answer Key included. 25 Multiple Choice 10 Fill in the blank with the right number of the amendment for The Bill of Rights 15 True False Created by Don Jenkins - Visit...$1.50 -
American Revolution: Lexington and Concord: Who Fired First?
$1.75Students get to decide who think they fired first at the Battle of Lexington and Concord. This was the first battle in The American Revolution. Students analyze four primary sources from The Battle of Lexington and Concord...2 from The British point...$1.75 -
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 -
American Revolution Timeline (in Comic Book Format)
$5.00Created by Beth Hammett - The Educator Helper - Visit My Store Ready to learn about the American Revolution? This 26 page comic book includes blank templates for students and fact based writing. Covers 1773-1783 and is divided by years...$5.00 -
Causes of the American Revolution Lesson 1 - FREE
$0.00This PowerPoint lesson includes videos, summaries and review questions focusing on events leading up to the American Revolution, focusing specifically on the French and Indian War. Created by Tazmin Jermier - Visit My Store$0.00 -
Daily Warm Up Questions for US History 1492-1865 (184 slides)
$9.50184 discussion/open ended type questions to use with a United States History class from 1492-1865. Each slide has a visual which corresponds with the question. I use these in the beginning of class or they could be used as exit slips. I tried to...$9.50 -
Trappers, Traders, and Explorers - A Game of Westward Expansion
$5.00This game, developed by Shawneen Morrison, presents a fantastic opportunity to incorporate primary source materials related to Western Expansion into your curriculum. My students beg to play this game! A game board is constructed that reinforces student...$5.00 -
Supreme Court Appeal Simulation
$12.00This hands-on lesson, designed by Shawneen Morrison, starts by having students petition the Supreme Court to hear their case using the real forms (and adapted instructions) the Court requires. Most students are shocked to realize that appealing is a...$12.00 -
Federalism Lesson: Investigate Supreme Court Cases between State and National Power
$3.50This lesson plan explores historical and contemporary Supreme Court Cases that deal with conflicts between National and State powers. Students will analyze the following court cases: 1. McCullough vs. Maryland 2. Texas vs. White 3. Roe vs. Wade 4...$3.50