5th - 8th Grade US History Prior to 1877
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Motor Mouth-Civil War and Reconstruction
$2.50Motor Mouth is a game that allows students to quiz each other about the historical knowledge presented within the classroom by using student-friendly language and clues based on what they have learned. While similar to Taboo, it does not include a list...$2.50 -
4-Square (Reconstruction)
$1.504-Square is an assignment that allows students to use their visual interpretation to showcase what a particular historical event looks like. Students will write a summary, draw pictures based on given historical events, and answer questions in relation...$1.50 -
4-Square (Westward Expansion)
$1.504-Square is an assignment that allows students to use their visual interpretation to showcase what a particular historical event looks like. Students will write a summary, draw pictures based on given historical events, and answer questions in relation...$1.50 -
Interactive Gallery: Delegates of the Constitutional Convention
$2.49This resource is a Google form that is linked to an interactive gallery of the delegates of the Constitutional Convention. A link to Google Earth is provided so students can virtually stand in Independence Hall and explore the area. This is a great...$2.49 -
Interactive Image: Declaration of Independence
$2.49This resource is a Google form that is linked to an interactive image of the Declaration of Independence. A great enrichment activity in small groups or homework assignment. The Declaration of Independence brilliantly summarized the widespread views of...$2.49 -
The George Washington Song
$0.50An educational song about President George Washington. Lyrics included Find more great products at Mr. Beat's Classroom and on my youtube channel.$0.50 -
The Andrew Jackson Song
$0.50An educational song about President Andrew Jackson. Check out Mr. Beat's Classroom for more great resources$0.50 -
Interactive Map: Colonization in the Americas
$3.00This product is a Google form and doc linked to two interactive maps on the colonization in the Americas. By the early 1700s, British, French, and Spanish colonial settlements had expanded, some faster than others. British colonial growth along the...$3.00 -
Interactive Map: Triangular Trade Routes
$1.49This product is a Google form and doc linked to an interactive map on the triangular trade routes. During the 1500's, a series of Atlantic trade routes formed a triangle linking Europe, Africa, and the Americas. This trading network was known as...$1.49 -
What Causes Wars to Happen? A Multi-Step Approach
$4.20Historians differ on the underlying causes of war. This four step process will help them process different theories behind various global conflicts. In this activity, students first are asked to define each of those causes/theories and then read through...$4.20 -
Hernan Cortes Escape Room
$6.75The Hernan Cortés Escape Room will take students on a secret mission around the classroom! This escape room has students decode interesting facts about the discoveries and exploration of Hernan Cortés, the Aztec Empire and Montezuma. This...$6.75 -
Ponce de Leon ESCAPE ROOM
$6.75The Ponce de León Escape Room will take students on a secret mission around the classroom! This escape room has students decode interesting facts about the discoveries and exploration of Juan Ponce de León. This Escape Room has students...$6.75