Heaven in Grade Seven
Welcome to Heaven in Grade Seven! I am a first year 7th grade social studies teacher in New Jersey and I love using creative and engaging lessons in my classroom. I hope you find my resources useful!
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iPhone from the Past
$1.25Have your students create an iPhone for a historical figure! Students will pick a historical figure and come up with a wallpaper, text conversation, contact list, and call log with this PowerPoint phone template! There are editable text boxes for the...$1.25 -
My Country Tis of Thee / God Save the King Song Comparison
$1.00This song comparison activity has students compare the lyrics of 'My Country 'Tis of Thee' and 'God Save the King'! Page 1: Lyric Comparison Page 2: Similarities and Differences T-Chart and YouTube links This analysis activity can be completed online...$1.00 -
Declaration of Independence Break Up Letter
$1.00Have students create their own 'Declarations of Independence' with this fun letter activity! The Declaration of Independence is essentially a break up letter between Britain and the colonies. What better way for students to understand...$1.00 -
Colors of the Wind - Lyric Analysis
$1.00Put a historical twist on a beloved Disney classic! Students will read along with the lyrics to "Colors of the Wind" from Pocahontas. Students will be instructed to record their own analysis of the lyrics as well as answering the guiding questions...$1.00 -
"Battle Cry of Freedom" - Song Analysis
$1.00Challenge 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,...$1.00 -
"Over There" WWI Lyric Analysis
$1.00"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...$1.00 -
Jamestown Warm Up Activity
$1.00Put 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...$1.00 -
"You'll Be Back" from Hamilton - Lyric Analysis
$1.00Ever 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...$1.00 -
Whose Side Are You On? Patriot vs. Loyalist
$1.00Challenge 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...$1.00 -
French & Indian War - Baseball Review Game
$1.25Hit 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...$1.25 -
Create a Superhero - 3 Branches of Government Project
$1.00Help 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...$1.00 -
"Rasputin" - Boney M. song Lyric Analysis
$1.00This 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...$1.00