"Battle Cry of Freedom" - Song Analysis

Challenge your students' knowledge on the Union and the Confederacy as they analyze the popular Civil War song "Battle Cry of Freedom"! This song originated as a pro-Union song and was soon adapted and used as a pro-Confederacy song. In this activity,...

"Guns and Ships" Lyric Analysis

Incorporate the Broadway smash hit musical Hamilton in your classroom! "Guns and Ships" describes the contributions Marquis de Lafayette made to the American Revolution and highlights the relationship George Washington and Alexander Hamilton...

"Over There" WWI Lyric Analysis

"Over There" by George M. Cohan is a patriotic song that was used during WWI to inspire American men to join the war effort. Analyze the song to learn more about American sentiments during World War I! For my classroom, I played the YouTube video linked...

"Rasputin" - Boney M. song Lyric Analysis

This song analysis activity is a fun way to learn about one of history's most interesting characters, Rasputin! This song describes Rasputin's life and reputation, and students can assess the historical accuracy for themselves! The document includes a...

"Right Hand Man" Lyric Analysis

Incorporate the Broadway smash hit musical Hamilton in your classroom! "Right Hand Man" describes the struggles George Washington faces as commander of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. I used this song and lyric sheet to...

"You'll Be Back" from Hamilton - Lyric Analysis

Ever wonder what King George III had to say about the Revolutionary War? While we were learning about the causes of the Revolutionary War, my students always asked what King George III thought about the colonists' actions. This activity is a great way...

Create a Superhero - 3 Branches of Government Project

Help your students learn about the 3 branches of government with this fun superhero project! Students will pick a branch of government and create a name, catchphrase, and more for their superhero! Students will be challenged to identify the abilities of...

French & Indian War - Baseball Review Game

Hit a ~homerun~ with this baseball review game for the French and Indian War! This in class baseball game is straightforward and highly engaging for all students!   Each student gets a chance to be "at bat" and to advance to a base, they...

Jamestown Warm Up Activity

Put your students in the shoes of a colonist journeying to the New World! This warm up activity has students imagine what it would be like to travel to the New World for the first time. Students will utilize background knowledge about the New World and...

Whose Side Are You On? Patriot vs. Loyalist

Challenge your students to pick a side: Patriot vs. Loyalist! This activity has students read a series of scenarios and decide if they would join the Patriots or the Loyalists. There are 6 scenarios total, each challenging students' understanding of the...