US History

This resource is a digital resource to be used in conjunction with Google Drive.   This resource is 100% editable and is on Google Slides   Dive into the poetry of Phillis Wheatley, America's first African American woman to publish a book...

This resource is a simple, easy and fun way to teach about the Battle of New Orleans. It includes:   Slideshow for note taking about the Battle of New Orleans, what led to the battle and the actual effects of the battle on Andrew Jackson's...

The Texas Revolution is such an important part of US Westward Expansion, and this resource is a simple, visually engaging and fun way to teach about it!   This resource not only teaches about the Texas Revolution but also gives students practice...

ntroduce your students to the complexities of Constitutional Law with this engaging and interactive activity! Students will step into the shoes of Supreme Court Justices to analyze 3 fictional Second Amendment cases. This is a fun activity when teaching...

Dive deep into the history of racial segregation in the United States with this comprehensive lesson on Jim Crow laws. Students will explore the origins, implementation, and impact of these laws that shaped American society for decades.   What is...

Introduce your students to the complexities of Constitutional Law with this engaging and interactive activity! Students will step into the shoes of Supreme Court Justices to analyze a fictional Fourth Amendment case. This is a fun activity when teaching...

Explore one of America's most intriguing historical events with this JFK Assassination interactive slideshow and writing assignment. Designed for history enthusiasts and curious minds alike, this comprehensive lesson includes an analysis of the facts,...

Transform your classroom into a hub of creativity and history with this "Redesign the $20 Bill" project! Engage your students in an immersive activity where they research significant historical figures and redesign the $20 bill to honor their chosen...

This is perfect for teaching about Martin Luther King and his work for the advancement of Civil Rights in America. Students will analyze and interpret excerpts from 5 of Dr. King's speeches. There is also an engaging extension activity for them to...

This is always a favorite lesson when teaching students about the Civil War. Students analyze various photos from the Civil War and record their observations and thoughts as they go through the images on the graphic organizer. There is a also an...

This is a perfect way to have students learn about four Black Americans instrumental in the US Civil Rights Movement. Students will watch videos, answer questions, write poetry, create a headline and will identify a hero in their own lives who shows...

This is a great activity to get students reflecting about this pivotal day in the history of the United States whether they have a strong background on this topic or not. Students will read through 17 quotes from 911 (including those from Barack Obama,...