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The Peloponnesian Wars – Lesson and Activity The main objective of this lesson is to have students describe causes, effects and strategies of the Peloponnesian war   In this lesson you get a 15 slide PPT with: Do...

Cold War Unit Foldable Collection: This collection includes 11 (fully editable) high-interest activities. All of these activities can be used in or out of your interactive notebook and are meant to supplement your Cold War lessons. All activities...

In this, WWII Era: Bracero Program, lesson your students will research the following questions: Who benefited most from the Bracero Program that was used over 22 years? (1941-1964) What were the positives and negatives of the program? What were the...

Students will read and analyze a variety of primary sources to learn more about the people and events of the Era of Good Feelings. The topics covered include Nat Turner, the Monroe Doctrine, the Compromise of 1820, McCulloch v. Maryland, and more! Some...

Students will learn more about the people, events, documents, and more from US Imperialism (U.S. Imperialism) by reading and analyzing these primary sources. Topics covered include the Open Door Policy, Rough Riders, Anti-Imperialism, White Man's Burden,...

Students will learn about, or review, different aspects of the presidencies of Washington, Adams, and Jefferson (the Early Republic) with these primary source analysis activities. Topics covered include the Alien and Sedition Acts, the XYZ Affair,...

Texas History students will review the people, acts, events, laws, changes, progress, challenges, and more from the Progressive Era and the Age of Oil by making trading cards, a cube, or both. Each project balances academic requirements with personal...

Students will read and analyze 4 points of view on John Brown (whether he was a hero or villain) and the events at Harpers Ferry by answering 31 questions, completing 2 extension tasks, and analyzing an image. The sources are from a newspaper, Governor...

Students will read and analyze 3 points of view on what America's stance should be regarding the French Revolution by answering 30 questions and completing an extension task. The excerpts are from Hamilton, Jefferson, and an anonymous Jeffersonian This...

The Spread of Islam – Through Conquest or Peace? The main goal of this lesson is for students to analyze documents to assess whether Islam spread through conquest or other peaceful methods.   You get a 19 slide PowerPoint...

The History of Judaism – Information Card Activity The main goal of this lesson is for students to examine summaries and quotes from the Torah to learn about Jewish history and beliefs.   ***Please note that these information...

Students will read and analyze 3 points of view on the Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798 by answering 36 questions and completing an extension task. This would be great for a sub and the answers are included where appropriate! Sample questions...