5th - 8th Grade US History Prior to 1877
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Biography: Lewis and Clark
$2.25This biography on Meriwether Lewis and William Clark focuses on their leadership of the Corps of Discovery as it traversed the Louisiana Territory to reach the Pacific Ocean. The biography also includes a section on both the positive and negative impacts...$2.25 -
Biography: John Locke
$2.25This biography on John Locke focuses on his Two Treatises of Government. Believing that man was born with a "blank slate" (tabula rasa) and was essentially good by nature, Locke argued that the only true governments were those who ruled with the consent...$2.25 -
American Revolution Centers/Stations
$3.00Three separate interactive learning stations designed to cover the causes, individuals and battles of the American Revolution. Station 1- TEK 8.4A Timeline Station Activity with hashtags more in depth instructions on the direction page. Station...$3.00 -
Biography: Sacagawea
$2.25This biography on Sacagawea focuses on her role in leading the Corps of Discovery to the Pacific Ocean. The biography includes a series of questions based on the reading. In using this in my own class room, students are encouraged to: 1. Number the...$2.25 -
US History Prior to 1877 Assessment Semester Exam Final
$4.0052 question STAAR Formatted Benchmark that covers everything UP to the Civil War. There isn't an answer key because I believe that it is best practice to take the exam to see the possible areas where your own individual students might struggle...$4.00 -
Jamestown-Washington's Presidency Assessment Semester Exam Final
$3.0035 Question Exam based on the SE's and STAAR formatted with dual coded questions. Also included is the answer key with the Reporting Category, SE, and Readiness/Supporting SE for each question. First Semester Exam covers Jamestown through George...$3.00 -
Biography: John Brown
$2.25This biography focuses on John Brown, an ardent abolitionist who led both the raid of Pottawatomie Creek, Kansas, in 1856, and the attack on Harper's Ferry, Virginia, in October 1859. Brown's intent was to inspire a slave rebellion throughout the South...$2.25 -
Biography: Jefferson Davis
$2.25This biography on Jefferson Davis focuses on his service in the Mexican-American War, his support of John C. Calhoun and the idea of states' rights, and his role as President of the Confederate States of America. The biography includes a series of...$2.25 -
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STAAR U.S. History Review Relay Race Game
Now: $3.00Was: $5.00GREAT Review Game for spiraling review. It covers the most frequently tested items. Over 75 clues in 3 games. You can split your class into 5-6 groups based on student numbers and each group should be given STAAR Relay Race #1 cards...Now: $3.00Was: $5.00 -
Principles of Government Card Sort Activity
$2.00This activity is designed to get students to match the 7 principles of government definitions with the definitions, scenarios and then they have to justify in writing how the scenario is an explanation of the principle of government.$2.00 -
Principles of Government Matching Activity
$1.00Used as a review activity for students to assess their knowledge of the definitions of the Principles of Government and then be able to match them up with pictures that reflect each principle. Used after the Principles of Government Activity. Six...$1.00 -
Biography: James Monroe
$2.25This biography on James Monroe focuses on his role in negotiating the purchase of Louisiana from France in 1803, his service as both secretary of war and secretary of state under James Madison, and his actions as the fifth President of the United States,...$2.25