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Project: Oregon Trail Journal
$6.00"We cast our lots and sought our fortunes in the far West. It meant leaving our homes, our loved ones, our parents, and our friends to endure the hardships of a long and tedious journey. . .Our reason for coming to Oregon . . .to get free land in the...$6.00 -
Video Guide: Ken Burns The Civil War (Ep. 6)
$2.00Narrated by David McCulloch -- and featuring the voices of Sam Waterston, Morgan Freeman, Julie Harris, Laurence Fishburne, and George Plimpton -- Ken Burns' documentary on the Civil War is the definitive guide to this pivotal time in American history...$2.00 -
10 Questions Explaining Scarcity and Economics Opportunity Cost
$1.00Before students tell you economics class is boring, give them this worksheet with 10 questions, asking them what else they would choose to do with their time, how they would spend $1,000, and to evaluate the opportunity cost of making each decision of...$1.00 -
The Gilded Age PBS Video Link Questions and Historical Analysis
$1.00When the wealthiest one percent began to control most of the country's wealth, the United States changed forever. In the PDF is a link to the PBS video, or a YouTube Playlist, and a list of questions for response and critical thinking about the Gilded...$1.00 -
Video Guide: Ken Burns The Civil War (Ep. 5)
$2.50Narrated by David McCulloch -- and featuring the voices of Sam Waterston, Morgan Freeman, Julie Harris, Laurence Fishburne, and George Plimpton -- Ken Burns' documentary on the Civil War is the definitive guide to this pivotal time in American history...$2.50 -
What Would Historic Leaders think of Modern Events and People? Unique History HW
$1.00Choose a historic pair below, and explain what you think the earlier person would write and say about the modern event. This should focus more on ideals than politics. Choose one of the following pairs: Thomas Edison and Elon Musk...$1.00 -
First Amendment Collaborative Poster
$5.49The First Amendment is an integral part of the Bill of Rights and is mentioned almost everyday in some form or fashion. It guarantees us some of our most basic freedoms and your students will have fun coloring, collaborating, and discussing their...$5.49 -
Video Guide: Ken Burns The Civil War (Ep. 3)
$2.00Narrated by David McCulloch -- and featuring the voices of Sam Waterston, Morgan Freeman, Julie Harris, Laurence Fishburne, and George Plimpton -- Ken Burns' documentary on the Civil War is the definitive guide to this pivotal time in American history...$2.00 -
Video Guide: Ken Burns The Civil War (Ep. 2)
$2.00Narrated by David McCulloch -- and featuring the voices of Sam Waterston, Morgan Freeman, Julie Harris, Laurence Fishburne, and George Plimpton -- Ken Burns' documentary on the Civil War is the definitive guide to this pivotal time in American history...$2.00 -
Video Guide: Ken Burns The Civil War (Ep. 1)
$2.50Narrated by David McCulloch -- and featuring the voices of Sam Waterston, Morgan Freeman, Julie Harris, Laurence Fishburne, and George Plimpton -- Ken Burns' documentary on the Civil War is the definitive guide to this pivotal time in American history...$2.50 -
Bundled Mini-Lesson: Lincoln at Gettysburg
MSRP: $7.50$6.00Abraham Lincoln's address at Gettysburg on November 19, 1863 is one of the most compelling speeches in American history. In the midst of a civil war that threatened to destroy the Union, Lincoln implored Northerners to honor those who had perished during...MSRP: $7.50$6.00 -
Comparing the Articles of Confederation and the U.S. Constitution
$7.50This activity features three separate graphic organizers to allow students to understand the differences and similarities between the Articles of Confederation and the United States Constitution. *features a graphic organizer to analyze the weaknesses...$7.50