HS US History Prior to 1877
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Underground Railroad Quilt Codes - Folklore or Fact?
$4.99Delve into the historical dilemma of whether codes were used in quilts during the Underground Railroad to assist fugitive slaves. Analyze excerpts from a wide variety of experts who share their knowledge of this important topic! The lesson begins with a...$4.99 -
The Mystery of Roanoke Colony
$5.99Challenge your students to learn about the history of the first English settlement in the New World, Roanoke Colony and the mystery behind the disappearance of the colonists. This lesson is introduced as students’ analyze artifacts from an...$5.99 -
Jamestown and the Mystery of the Many Deaths
$5.99Delve into the history of Jamestown colony and the mystery of the many deaths that occurred during the “starving time.” Students will begin the lesson with a forensic exercise. Groups will be challenged to examine evidence from an...$5.99 -
Bill of Rights (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...$3.00 -
Electoral College - Document Based Questioning
$3.00This 45-60 minute lesson plan is appropriate for teachers or to use as emergency sub plans. Brief short readings are included in the packet for students to analyze and complete a final activity about Electoral College. Everything is included for this...$3.00 -
Webquests Bundle
$20.00Lesson bundles are here! Preparing units can be tiresome. Stop killing yourself with hours of research, lesson creations, and departmental meetings related to curriculum. Save yourself time and purchase our lessons in bundled packs! Created by Laura...$20.00 -
Dred Scott V. Sandford
$3.00Students will be required to answer various opened ended questions related to the Dred Scott V. Sandford case using a secondary online resource. This is the perfect grab and go lesson for teachers. This will require students to work individually and...$3.00 -
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