5th - 8th Grade US History Prior to 1877
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DBQ The Development of Democracy in Colonial America
$6.00Created by Lori (Curriculum) Sheets - Visit My Store Presented in both a power point presentation as well as a pdf format, these primary source documents help students examine the influence of America's English heritage. Can be used as a full DBQ or...$6.00 -
Mini-Unit: The Road to American Independence
MSRP: $12.75$10.00This mini-unit guides students through the events that culminated in the first battles of the American Revolution. The PowerPoint guides students through the events that culminated in the first battles of the American Revolution. The...MSRP: $12.75$10.00 -
The Ordinances of 1785 and 1787
$2.25This assignment provides an introduction to both the Land Ordinance of 1785 and the Northwest Ordinance of 1787. From the reading, students will gain an understanding of the major issues facing the national government after the Revolutionary War: how to...$2.25 -
First Day of History Activity (Think Historically)
$5.00A very simple exercise that can be presented on the first few days of class. Activity includes student handouts, video clip, power point (with teacher directions). Students are broken into groups and asked to analyze a visual from history. There...$5.00 -
Mini-Lesson: The Declaration of Independence
$3.00This resource includes both an excellent paraphrased version and a series of questions based on the Declaration of Independence. The paraphrased version makes the document more accessible to students and the questions are intended to familiarize students...$3.00 -
Political Cartoon: Join or Die
$2.50Join, or Die was created by Benjamin Franklin and first appeared in the Pennsylvania Gazette on May 9, 1754. The purpose of the wood cut was to generate support for Franklin's Albany Plan of Union, a plan that would have created closer economic and...$2.50 -
Political Cartoon: The Repeal, or the Funeral of Miss Ame-Stamp - FREE
$0.00The Repeal, or the Funeral of Miss-Ame Stamp was created by Benjamin Wilson in 1766 and was intended to convince both members of Parliament and the British public of the benefits in repealing the Stamp Act. The cartoon depicts a funeral procession, in...$0.00 -
Constitutional Convention - A Difference Kind of Debate
$16.00Created by Lori (Curriculum) Sheets - Visit My Store Having taught the Constitutional Convention on various level for many years, I have come to appreciate the benefits of simulations. However, I also have realized that some of the major arguments that...$16.00 -
United States Geography Notebook Kit - FREE
$0.00Created by Alyssa Roetheli of Teaching in the Fast Lane. Geography Interactive Notebook Kit This Geography Interactive Notebook Kit is a great way to organize your learning about the geography of the United States. Included in the kit are...$0.00 -
American Government Bundle
$11.95This bundle of resources, created by Alyssa Roetheli, Teaching in the Fast Lane, is the perfect way to introduce and elaborate on American Government with your students. Each resource included is purpose created to engage students in hands-on learning...$11.95 -
American Citizenship Bundle
$14.95Created by Alyssa Roetheli. This bundle of engaging, hands-on resources is the perfect way for your students to learn all about American symbols, landmarks, National Parks, and other important parts of American citizenship. Each resource included has...$14.95 -
Colonial Unit | The 13 English Colonies | A Primary Source & Map Activity
$2.75You are purchasing a 14 page resource on the 13 English Colonies, that includes a map and primary source activity. Your students will be answering the questions: Where were the English colonies located? What made each colony unique? How can you describe...$2.75