HS US History Prior to 1877
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Major Battles and Conflicts During 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 major battles and conflicts during the Civil War. They will show what they know by completing engaging classroom activities...$3.00 -
Presidential Powers Lesson
$5.00This simple presidential power is a visual that describes the presidential powers and asks students to locate where this power is given and to give an example of the power in action. Created by Lori "Curriculum" Sheets - Visit My Store$5.00 -
Louisiana Purchase
$3.00Louisiana Purchase- High School This is approximately a 45-60 minute lesson plan focusing on the importance of The Louisiana Purchase. Beginning with background knowledge with an interactive introduction, the bulk of this lesson discusses the following...$3.00 -
The Compromise of 1850
$3.00In this 45-60 minute lesson plan/webquest, students will answer the following questions: • What key factors set the stage for the Compromise of 1850? • Why was this compromise needed? • What were the main laws included in the...$3.00 -
U.S. Government | 7 Videos and Corresponding Student Worksheets
$3.49In this packet you will receive links to 7 (approximately 25 minutes each) U.S. Government videos and 7 corresponding student worksheets to be completed while students are watching the videos. Answer Keys are included. QR Codes for each video are...$3.49 -
Political Cartoons (Teaching Students to Analyze Political Cartoons) Lessons
$8.00Teaching students to successfully analyze political cartoon will enliven lecture, promote critical thinking as well as develop multiple talents and learning styles. However, most teachers often say that students have difficulty analyzing them. This...$8.00 -
Carpet Baggers and Scalawags (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 -
Video Lesson: US Government
$3.00Perfect Grab and Go Lesson! We can all agree that providing students visual content enhances instruction…Especially this generation of students. One of the easiest ways to do this is show your students a video. The only problem is there is just so...$3.00 -
Causes of the Civil War Part II
$3.00This lesson is designed to last for an hour of class time or longer. Students will be provided with background information about some more causes of the Civil War. They will show what they know by completing engaging classroom activities and answering...$3.00 -
U.S. History | Civil War | Comparing North v. South | 1850-60 | DBQ, Map, Notes & More!
$3.49In this 44 page/slide Civil War (North v. South) lesson your students will be able to answer the following questions: By 1860, the differences between the North and South had become so great that Northerners and Southerners felt as if...$3.49 -
American History / Analyze Primary Texts, Photos, and Political Cartoons
$4.00Included in this purchase are 3 different forms (2 pages each) to help students analyze primary texts, photos and political cartoons. Can be used over and over again. Created by Lori "Curriculum" Sheets - Visit My Store$4.00 -
Rate the Presidents
$11.00Students are given (or select) a specific United States President to research and evaluate how well that president has completed his roles. Each president is evaluated in his ability to: work with Congress, head up his party, deal with the media, etc. A...$11.00