5th - 8th Grade US History Prior to 1877
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Daily Warm Up Questions for US History 1492-1865 (184 slides)
$9.50184 discussion/open ended type questions to use with a United States History class from 1492-1865. Each slide has a visual which corresponds with the question. I use these in the beginning of class or they could be used as exit slips. I tried to...$9.50 -
Geography Bundle
$16.95This bundle is chock full of ready to go resources for students to learn all about American Geography. Everything from landforms to states and their capitals are included! These hands-on resources are purpose built for 5th graders to grab their attention...$16.95 -
United States History Interactive Notebook Bundle
$44.95This bundle is full of all the interactive notebook activities for 5th grade United States History! Created by Alyssa Roetheli - Visit My Store Each notebook activity comes with three options for completion: 1. blank template 2. slotted note template 3...$44.95 -
European Explorers Bundle
$16.95This bundle of engaging resources is the perfect way to get students excited for learning about European Explorers who came to America. Created by Alyssa Roetheli - Teaching in the Fast Lane - Visit My Store Included in this bundle are hands-on...$16.95 -
American Colonization Bundle
$12.95This bundle is full of engaging, hands-on resources for students to dive into the period of American history when colonies were getting started. Created by Alyssa Roetheli of Teaching in the Fast Lane - Visit My Store These activities allow students to...$12.95 -
Celebrate Freedom Week
$16.95This bundle is full of resources ready to engage your students in learning about Constitution or Celebrate Freedom Week! Created by Alyssa Roetheli - Teaching in the Fast Lane - Visit My Store Each of the individual resources was created to...$16.95 -
American Revolution Bundle
$16.95Are you looking for a way to engage students in learning about the American Revolution? Look no further! Created by Alyssa Roetheli of Teaching in the Fast Lane - Visit My Store This bundle is chock full of ready to use resources to get students...$16.95 -
Trappers, Traders, and Explorers - A Game of Westward Expansion
$5.00This game, developed by Shawneen Morrison, presents a fantastic opportunity to incorporate primary source materials related to Western Expansion into your curriculum. My students beg to play this game! A game board is constructed that reinforces student...$5.00 -
U.S. History Weekly Warm-Ups
$8.95United States History questions to use as a quick warm up for the whole year! Created by Alyssa Roetheli of Teaching in the Fast Lane - Visit My Store This product is 30 weeks worth of Monday through Friday American History questions to use as a warm...$8.95 -
Supreme Court Appeal Simulation
$12.00This hands-on lesson, designed by Shawneen Morrison, starts by having students petition the Supreme Court to hear their case using the real forms (and adapted instructions) the Court requires. Most students are shocked to realize that appealing is a...$12.00 -
Federalism Lesson: Investigate Supreme Court Cases between State and National Power
$3.50This lesson plan explores historical and contemporary Supreme Court Cases that deal with conflicts between National and State powers. Students will analyze the following court cases: 1. McCullough vs. Maryland 2. Texas vs. White 3. Roe vs. Wade 4...$3.50 -
The Slave Trade: Photo Images of African Slavery
$3.99This presentation, designed by Shawneen Morrison, includes historic photos of captured slaves in Africa, illegally trafficked slaves following the criminalization of the slave trade (including many children), a slave breeding center, a slave holding site...$3.99