5th - 8th Grade US History Prior to 1877
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The First Americans Vocabulary Distance Learning
$4.00This is my first lesson in my Cultures of North America Unit. Make sure to check out the list below for the full unit! Bellwork: Use the photo of the Acoma woman and passage above to answer the questions below. Instruction: K/W/L chart for previewing...$4.00 -
Declaration of Independence Break Up Letter
$1.00Have students create their own 'Declarations of Independence' with this fun letter activity! The Declaration of Independence is essentially a break up letter between Britain and the colonies. What better way for students to understand...$1.00 -
Colors of the Wind - Lyric Analysis
$1.00Put a historical twist on a beloved Disney classic! Students will read along with the lyrics to "Colors of the Wind" from Pocahontas. Students will be instructed to record their own analysis of the lyrics as well as answering the guiding questions...$1.00 -
U.S. History | Causes of the American Revolution | Document Based Activity
$2.50This 6 page Causes of the American Revolution Document Based Activity allows your students to examine some of the reasons why the Colonists were willing to take up arms against Great Britain. Students will examine excerpts from the Declaration...$2.50 -
Revolutionary War Unit
$10.00Complete Revolutionary War Unit for Middle School includes: *Powerpoint (37 slides) and fill-in-the-blank modified powerpoint for adapted learning *Overview and objectives *3 bellringer activities *2 online quizzes that are auto-graded and ready for...$10.00 -
Geography USA Mini Make a Map Activity
$5.99THIS is the way to learn USA geography! This 50-piece puzzle (each state is one puzzle piece) makes learning the USA memorable. This map has been designed to be easy to piece together in the classroom or at home. Illustrated step-by-step lesson...$5.99 -
Early European Exploration
$6.00This complete unit covers the early exploration of the Americas and includes the expansion of European nations into North and South America. Included are bellringers, overview and objectives, study guide, powerpoints and adapted powerpoints,...$6.00 -
Early English Colonies Unit
$6.00This early American unit covers the early colonization of North America. It comes complete with an overview and objectives, bellringers, powerpoint notes and modified powerpoints for adapted use, a study guide, online quizzes that are auto-graded...$6.00 -
Early American Settlements~Task Cards~Worksheet~Distance~Social Studies Weekly
$3.00In this set, students examine Early American Settlements in North America during the 1600's. INCLUDES LINK TO GOOGLE SLIDE SET for Distance Learning or Independent study. Check out my store, Ms. Darlene-A Teacher Creature for lots more This set is made...$3.00 -
Urban Game AMERICAN HISTORY STYLE
$5.00New and improved - updated 3/2/21! This is one of the most powerful lessons I do all year with my students! The “Urban game” has been around a long time and there are many different versions of it here on TPT. This one is...$5.00 -
Monroe Doctrine Modern Day Mash-Up Print and Digital
$3.50Do you want your students to analyze the Monroe Doctrine in a fun way? In this lesson, students can choose from 5 different ways to interpret this important document. I've pulled 4 excerpts from the Monroe Doctrine for students to analyze. It's...$3.50 -
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US History Review Game Bundle BINGO 1607 to the Present
MSRP: $60.00Now: $47.99Was: $60.00Play BINGO to review all year in your US History class! This Bingo bundle includes 15 games - 13 Colonies to the Present - for less than it would be to buy them individually!The following units are included in this bundle: 13 Colonies American...MSRP: $60.00Now: $47.99Was: $60.00