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Bill of Rights and Principles of Government Heads up!
$1.50Help your students prepare for the 8th grade U.S. History STAAR with Heads up! Bill of Rights and Principles of Governments. Students will help each other review key ideas from the unit while playing this engaging game. It’s so much fun, they...$1.50 -
Introduction to the Civil War Bundle
$6.00This bundle is a great way to introduce the fundamentals of the Civil War to your students. It includes: a differentiated mapping activity, a vocabulary list/activity/writing assignment with foldable, Civil War Leaders activity with foldable, a...$6.00 -
Civil War Research Project - FREE
$0.00This is a highly engaging, student centered choice menu project. Students will love having the ability to make their own decisions about what they are learning and creating products that they are interested in! I have used this for the past two years...$0.00 -
The Union and Confederacy: Regional Advantages and Disadvantages
$1.00This reading is used to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the Union and Confederacy. It is a great introduction to the battles of the Civil War. Students can practice reading and social studies skills of summarizing, sequencing, finding the...$1.00 -
Causes of the Civil War Card Sort
$1.50This is a four way card sort that includes an event title, year, picture, and brief summary of: Uncle Tom's Cabin, the Dred Scott Case, Missouri Compromise, Compromise of 1850, Kansas-Nebraska Act, and Nat Turner's Rebellion. This card sort can be used...$1.50 -
The Han Dynasty WebQuest - Google Drive - Print & Digital
$3.25The Han Dynasty WebQuest - Print & Digital This zero-prep WebQuest is a fun extension to do with your class on the Han Dynasty. In this WebQuest, students will visit 2 different websites and answer the accompanying questions. This is an excellent...$3.25 -
History of Judaism Comic Non-Editable - FREE
$0.00History of Judaism Comic NON-EDITABLE This is a fun activity I do with my middle schoolers as we learn about the history of Judaism. Students must create a comic that goes from the Israelites time in Egypt to reaching the Promised Land. Their comic...$0.00 -
History of Judaism Comic EDITABLE
$0.99This is a fun activity I do with my middle schoolers as we learn about the history of Judaism. Students must create a comic that goes from the Israelites time in Egypt to reaching the Promise Land. Their comic must include important figures, facts, and...$0.99 -
Jamestown Reading Passage
$1.00This is a reading that details the beginnings of Jamestown. Students can use the passage to practice reading/social studies skills: summarizing, finding the main idea, sequencing, etc. They can also write their own comprehension questions...$1.00 -
Reading: Battle and Legacy of the Alamo
$1.00This is a reading that discusses the basic of the Battle of the Alamo and includes its legacy. A word bank for hard to understand words is included. Students can use the passage to create summaries, practice reading strategies, create their own...$1.00 -
Civil War Political Cartoon Analysis Lesson
$1.25This lesson includes six Thomas Nast political cartoons, differentiated worksheets for analysis, and lesson plan idea. A truly engaging activity for students. Created by Melissa Neely - Visit My Store$1.25 -
Civil War Mapping: Sectionalism
$1.50This is a map that requires students to use their mapping skills to differentiate between the north and the south, with a focus on their economic differences. Page two of the map comes with mapping directions and questions to ensure students understand...$1.50