Don Jenkins

61 Questions to start off class concerning the American Colonies and American Revolution from 1492-1781. Most are higher level thinking and open ended questions. Included on each slide is a visual...

30 total True-False items with answers. 10 each for The Maya, Aztecs, and Incas. I use these before the chapter to see what the students know, get them interested, and to foster discussion Created...

FYI: Answers are not included. Over 200 Questions of varying levels for all 9 Episodes for Ken Burns Civil War. Topics include Lincoln, Grant, Gettysburg, Sherman, Lee, Clara Barton, Shiloh,...

This group of 5 assignments and 38 visual and discussion starting Bell Ringers will give you a good start in engaging your students in the beginning of a unit about the Civil War. These should all be...

Created by Don Jenkins.  This could be a self-contained unit or used to supplement your current Civil War unit. I have listed what is included and the approximate time for each activity. There...

Activity created by Don Jenkins.   One of the best Civil War movies for students to learn about the Civil War and African American's contribution to the Union victory. A 17 question movie...

Political cartoon created by Benjamin Franklin in 1754 to try and unite the colonies. Also used during the American Revolution and even today by some groups. 10 questions of varying thinking levels...

Created by Don Jenkins.  31 discussion type questions to use with a United States Constitution Unit. Each slide has a visual which corresponds with the question. I use these in the beginning of...

50 Question Test covering the US Constitution, including the Bill of Rights. Answer Key included. 25 Multiple Choice 10 Fill in the blank with the right number of the amendment for The Bill of...

Activity created by Don Jenkins - Visit My Store 51 Bellringers or entry questions for students to complete in US History from 1789 - 1860. Show 1 a day in the beginning of class or you could use...