AP US History
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Interactive Vocabulary Game
$3.00Note to Teachers: Finding ways to teach and allow students to understand and retain key vocabulary is a difficult task. Over the years we all have found various ways to implement new strategies that require students to apply vocabulary terms. This...$3.00 -
African American Civil Rights in the 1960's - Webquest
$3.00In this two-day lesson plan for middle school US History, students will answer more than 30 questions to learn more about the struggle for civil rights in the 1960's. This is the perfect grab and go lessons for teachers. This will allow teachers to...$3.00 -
Updating the Declaration of Independence
$4.00This activity provides students with an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the opening paragraphs of the Declaration of Independence. Students are asked to interpret the paragraphs in today’s style and language. By doing so, they can...$4.00 -
Patriots of the American Revolutionary War - It's all in the Eyes
$4.99Look into the “eyes” of the Patriots of the American Revolutionary War. Dig deep into the backgrounds, beliefs and actions of key individuals who sparked the rebellion to separate from the British Empire. Pairs will delve into the question of...$4.99 -
Mindfulness Survey - FREE
$0.00Before beginning any mindfulness lessons in class, identify what your students' needs are. This is a great getting-to-know you tool for the start of the year also! Created by Comfortable Classroom - Visit My Store$0.00 -
What are the Odds? Revolutionary War
$4.99Students will analyze the many factors that influenced the Colonists winning the Revolutionary War against the most powerful empire in the world. The lesson begins with a warm up activity in which students estimate the odds of the British or the...$4.99 -
Lewis & Clark Fact Sort-Discovering the Members of the Corps of Discovery
$4.50Students delve into the lives of the main members of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, the Corps of Discovery, through a fact sorting activity. The lesson begins with an inquiry riddle as the class attempts to solve the puzzle together. Next, groups...$4.50 -
Perspectives of the French and Indian War - Facial Expressions
$4.99Challenge students to demonstrate the variety of perspectives of the French and Indian War. Students will read, analyze and complete reflection questions about the conflicts between the French and British during the Seven Year War. Students will create...$4.99 -
Living Paintings-Bringing to Life Major Revolutionary War Battles
$6.99Bring the major battles of the Revolutionary War to life with Living Paintings! Working in groups, students will re-create a scene from the battle using a famous painting. The lesson begins with a warm up activity, a hidden picture inquiry. The Picture...$6.99 -
Around the World First - European Explorers - FREE
$0.00Challenge your students to discover and debate the question of who circumnavigated the globe first. Was it Magellan as history claims? Or did other men achieve the goal before him? This lesson begins with a warm-up activity that discusses man’s...$0.00 -
WWI Quiz: Causes and Map
$2.00Causes of World War I Quiz Created by Chris Jaskowiak - Visit My Store$2.00 -
Should the National Anthem Be Changed? Close Reading of the Star-Spangled Banner
$3.99Explore the question – Should the National Anthem be Changed? Students will analyze the primary source document of the Star-Spangled Banner and explore the possibility of the United States National Anthem being changed. Classes will learn a brief...$3.99