HS US History Prior to 1877
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Should the National Anthem Be Changed? Close Reading of the Star-Spangled Banner
$3.99Explore the question – Should the National Anthem be Changed? Students will analyze the primary source document of the Star-Spangled Banner and explore the possibility of the United States National Anthem being changed. Classes will learn a brief...$3.99 -
Building a Nation-Slavery in New Colonies
$3.00This lesson is designed to be an introduction activity for students. Students will be provided with background information about slavery in the 13 colonies. They will show what they know by completing engaging in classroom activity that will require them...$3.00 -
End of the Civil War
$3.00This lesson is designed to last for an hour of class time or longer. Students will be provided with background information about the end of the Civil War. They will show what they know by completing engaging classroom activities and answering various...$3.00 -
Federalists and Anti-Federalists (Webquest)
$3.00This lesson will not only provide you with a web quest but also discussion and extension lesson activities. The bulk of this lesson requires students to read information from a primary source found online as a means of building their background knowledge...$3.00 -
Civil War Espionage-Can You Catch a Spy?
$7.99Can you catch a spy? Students delve into the espionage work of spies of the Civil War? This lesson begins with the class working together to solve an inquiry riddle. The students ask yes/no questions centered on the items used in espionage. Next, the...$7.99 -
Bundle-Lessons about the War of 1812
$14.25Bundle of Lessons about the War of 1812 - Created by Melissa Aubuchon - Visit My Store Should the National Anthem Be Changed? Close Reading of the Star-Spangled Banner Explore the question – Should the National Anthem be Changed? Students will...$14.25 -
Imagery of Native Americans-Who Determined How Native Americans Are Viewed?
$3.99Students will delve into the question of who is responsible for the imagery of Native Americans. The lesson begins with students completing a Warm Up activity that questions the background knowledge of the class pertaining to Native Americans and their...$3.99 -
Stereotypes of Native Americans - Analyzing Political Cartoons
$3.49Students will delve into the prevailing issue of stereotypes that still surround Native Americans. Students will analyze four political cartoons to identify misconceptions, generalizations and stereotypes of American Indians. The lessons begins with a...$3.49 -
Political Cartoon War of 1812-Were British Actions Humane?
$3.99Students will delve into the minds and attitudes of Americans at the beginning of the War of 1812 by analyzing a primary source document of a political cartoon. The lesson begins with a warm up activity as students debate what unites people to go to war...$3.99 -
War of 1812 Political Cartoons-Viewpoints of Americans
$3.99Explore the attitudes and viewpoints of Americans during the War of 1812 by analyzing four political cartoons from the early 1800s. The lesson begins with students discussing symbols that represent America and where these symbols are used. Next, the...$3.99 -
Close Reading the Gettysburg Address - Does It Have Meaning Today?
$3.50Challenge your students to decipher the meaning of the Gettysburg Address and determine if Lincoln’s speech has meaning for America today. The lesson begins with the class solving an inquiry riddle to lead the students to this speech. Next, the...$3.50 -
Reactions to the Emancipation Proclamation - Close Reading & Analysis of Images
$3.99Delve into the Emancipation Proclamation to determine whether Lincoln helped, hurt or had little effect on slaves in the 1860’s. In this lesson, students will be learning about the Emancipation Proclamation by close reading and analyzing the...$3.99