5th - 8th Grade US History Prior to 1877
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The Algonquians Distance Learning
$4.00In the next phase of the unit, we have defined what civilization is. Now, we will introduce a few of the cultural regions of North America. While discussing these civilizations, I remind the students that their summative project will be creating a...$4.00 -
South and Central American Civilizations Distance Learning
$4.00In the next phase of the unit, we have defined what civilization is. Now, we will introduce a few of the cultural regions of South America. While discussing these civilizations, I remind the students that their summative project will be creating a...$4.00 -
Characteristics of a Civilization Distance Learning
$4.00In the next phase of the unit, we define what civilization is and then we introduce a few of the culture regions of South America. While discussing these civilizations, I remind the students that their summative project will be creating a website on a...$4.00 -
How Did Humans Get to the Americas? Distance Learning
$4.00In the second lesson of my First Americans Unit, students will have to decide which theory they believe, The Land-Bridge Theory or the Coastal Route Theory? Bellwork: Study the map and the key above to help answer the question, how did they get here?...$4.00 -
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