History Buff

In this fun activity students are challenged to use 1920's slang/phrases to write a 10 sentence story (imaginative or about the 1920's). I teach 7th grade and I used this activity to help introduce the 1920's unit. This can be used in Language arts or...

In this activity, students will simulate the rise and fall of stocks in the 1920's. This is a great way to teach about the stock market and crash as well as simple math!Included:-More advanced simulation that includes the option to buy using credit...

This project on Yellow Journalism encourages students to write (using word, google slides or a poster) about one of 8 events that happened during the Spanish American War. Students will pretend to be a pro-american newspaper writing about an event that...

ww1 webquest introducing ww1.  Explores the different alliances and timeline.

This is a great video guide that you can use as a hook for your students or a review at the end of your world war 1 unit. Covered is what life was like in the trenches, modern weapons, shell shock, battle of Verdun, the perspective of the German Emperor...

There were many dramatic social, cultural changes in the 1920's. Students will have a choice to research and create a Poster, canva or Powerpoint on one of 14 topics on the 1920's. Some of the subjects that are included; stock market crash, famous sports...

This video guide explores the culture and urbanization of the 1920's. It utilizes 3 different videos on the 1920's. There are 12 questions.-Boom or bust-skyscrapers- A parody on the 1920'sThis is about a 20 minute activity

This activity is a nice summative interactive assignment to gauge students understanding on the Mexican-American and allows students to display their knowledge in a fun and creative way! Students will be reporting on the storyline of the Mexican-American...

This webquest explores the history of the Mexican-American war. Students search for the answers using Ducksters! It includes 9 questions, a quiz at the end and a class kahoot review. This is a great 60 -70 minute activity.  Great for 6-9th...

Students will be collaborating to create a presentation on one of 7 different categories on World War 2. These topics include: 1. The leaders and causes of WW2 2. War begins in Europe: 1939-1941 3. The Early War in Europe- The Nazi's downturn...

Using a slavery reading and prior knowledge students will draw a 6 objects/pictures that (symbolizes) represent a slaves life. Subsequently students will then write 1 sentences explaining your picture and how it relates to a slave’s life. For...

In this activity students will be using their critical thinking skills to analyze analyze John Gast's famous painting; American Progress! For this activity students will examine the mindset of the young American nation and how the painting...