HS US History Prior to 1877
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Biography Bundle: Abolitionists (Distance Learning Option)
MSRP: $15.75$12.75This bundle contains a series of seven biographies on individuals associated with the abolitionist movement in the United States during the 19th century. The biographies can be either printed directly OR converted to digital activities using Google...MSRP: $15.75$12.75 -
Bundled Mini-Lesson: The Corps of Discovery
MSRP: $9.25$7.50There is no better way to discuss America's westward expansion than with the story of the Corps of Discovery. Charged by Thomas Jefferson to explore the newly-acquired Louisiana Territory, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark led 58 men, a Shoshone woman,...MSRP: $9.25$7.50 -
Biography Bundle: The Founding Fathers (Distance Learning Option)
MSRP: $13.50$11.00This series of biographies of the Founding Fathers is a perfect resource for both middle and high school teachers. The bundle includes six biographies that can be either printed directly OR easily converted to digital activities using Google Slides...MSRP: $13.50$11.00 -
Biography: Benjamin Franklin
$2.25This biography of Benjamin Franklin focuses on his role as a Founding Father of the United States, including his Albany Plan of Union, his service as a Pennsylvania delegate, and his involvement in the Franco-American Alliance of 1778. The biography...$2.25 -
Gettysburg Address Collaborative Poster Project
$5.00The Gettysburg Address is one of the United States most famous speeches in the history of the Untied States. In the middle of the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln, delivered a concise yet powerful message to the people of the United States as they...$5.00 -
The George Washington Song
$0.50An educational song about President George Washington. Lyrics included Find more great products at Mr. Beat's Classroom and on my youtube channel.$0.50 -
The Andrew Jackson Song
$0.50An educational song about President Andrew Jackson. Check out Mr. Beat's Classroom for more great resources$0.50 -
Interactive Map: Colonization in the Americas
$3.00This product is a Google form and doc linked to two interactive maps on the colonization in the Americas. By the early 1700s, British, French, and Spanish colonial settlements had expanded, some faster than others. British colonial growth along the...$3.00 -
Interactive Map: Triangular Trade Routes
$1.49This product is a Google form and doc linked to an interactive map on the triangular trade routes. During the 1500's, a series of Atlantic trade routes formed a triangle linking Europe, Africa, and the Americas. This trading network was known as...$1.49 -
What Causes Wars to Happen? A Multi-Step Approach
$4.20Historians differ on the underlying causes of war. This four step process will help them process different theories behind various global conflicts. In this activity, students first are asked to define each of those causes/theories and then read through...$4.20 -
Bill of Rights and 27 Amendment Constitution Bingo w US History 1950s Bonus Game
$1.00This is 2 BINGO games for Government and United States History Classes. The first allows students to fill in their Bingo card with the 27 Amendments to the Constitution. The teacher then reads the descriptions, or you can find examples, and have students...$1.00 -
Reconstruction Plans Presidential vs. Congressional - Visual Summary Activity (Baggies)
$3.00This is an activity that will introduce your students to the various Reconstruction Plans - comparing Presidential and Congressional Reconstruction. This topic was always a struggle with my students! I needed a hands-on way to "hook" them into learning...$3.00