5th - 8th Grade US History Prior to 1877
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Declaration of Independence Scavenger Hunt - Thomas Jefferson, George Washington
$5.75The Declaration of Independence Scavenger Hunt can be used as an introduction or review activity. You can use the Declaration of Independence resource as task cards, a scavenger hunt or both. The Scavenger Hunt is designed so that students must...$5.75 -
Reconstruction Plans Presidential vs. Congressional - Visual Summary Activity (Baggies)
$3.00This is an activity that will introduce your students to the various Reconstruction Plans - comparing Presidential and Congressional Reconstruction. This topic was always a struggle with my students! I needed a hands-on way to "hook" them into learning...$3.00 -
Escape the Room American Revolution Edition
$9.00Help your students understand the progression of events leading up to the American Revolution with this Escape the Room game! Students can work in teams to complete each task. They will work on their problem solving, collaboration, and Social Studies...$9.00 -
Bill of Rights Scavenger Hunt - Task Cards - Amendments 1-10 - Constitution
$5.75The Bill of Rights Scavenger Hunt can be used as an introduction or review activity. You can use the Bill of Rights activity as task cards, a scavenger hunt or both. Students will learn about each of the 10 amendments in the Bill of Rights and a little...$5.75 -
U.S. Constitution Scavenger Hunt -Task Cards - Articles of the Constitution
$5.75The U.S. Constitution Scavenger Hunt can be used as an introduction or review activity. You can use the U.S. Constitution activity as task cards, a scavenger hunt or both. Students will learn about each the 7 Articles in the Constitution, the Founding...$5.75 -
Revolutionary War Causes Full Size Group Tarsia Puzzle! American Revolution
$6.75The Causes of the Revolutionary War Tarsia puzzle is a full size Tarsia puzzle to be completed in groups! An engaging, hands-on activity for assessing knowledge about the American Revolution causes. When you are finished, hang the large Causes of the...$6.75 -
Tiger or Treasure: Exploration & Colonization 8th Grade Review Game
$5.00This is a fun game for your 8th grade history class. Student will answer questions. Those who get it right will choose either the treasure box or a door. The treasure box always guarantees them points, but there may be much better points behind a door...$5.00 -
American Tall Tales
$5.00This unit provides tons of information and four activities on these American folklore legends: Paul Bunyan, Pecos Bill, John Henry, and Johnny Appleseed. Students discover the legends of these characters as well as some historical background...$5.00 -
What if YOU were Abraham Lincoln?
$7.00In this activity, your students have the opportunity to walk in the shoes of one of America’s greatest presidents! Students are given different scenarios from Lincoln’s presidency and they must choose which path to take. Will their choices...$7.00 -
The Great Escape: Causes of the American Civil War
$5.00Student-centered, active learning at its best! Your students will complete an escape room activity that is highly engaging, extremely informative, and most importantly: FUN! Each escape room is unique and has its own set of challenges! No two are alike!...$5.00 -
Bill of Rights Interactive Notebook Page - FREE
$0.00The Bill of Rights Interactive Notebook Page - Google Compatible This is a great resource to include in your unit about the Constitution or the Bill of Rights! In this activity, students will read the first ten amendments to the Constitution (aka...$0.00 -
Creating the United States Government
$3.50This product provides forty multiple-choice questions about the creation of the United States government. They are offered to you in a slideshow format, one per page. In addition they are offered as task cards, four per page.These questions can be used...$3.50