#Covid19 Distance Learning Create a Primary Source [Fillable]

Are you looking for an engaging resource for digital learning? In this activity, students will create their own primary resource, a letter or diary entry, which describes their experience with the Coronavirus. They will practice using SOAPSTone and...

Age of Exploration Evidence-based Reading Passages and Writing Prompts

This is a no-prep workbook on the age of exploration. It can be used as a bell work booklet, but would also be suitable for sub plans, or for early finishers. One of my focuses when creating this resource was to reinforce...

American Abolitionists Evidence-based Reading Passages and Writing Prompts

This is a no-prep workbook on American abolitionists. It can be used as a bell workbooklet, but would also be suitable for sub plans, or for early finishers. One of my focuses when creating this was to ensure that students...

Distance Learning Current Events Project C3 Framework [Fillable]

This is an engaging current events assignment that focuses on historical thinking skills including understanding different perspectives of an event, creating compelling and supporting questions, and understanding the local, regional, and global impact of...

Distance Learning Due Process Workbook

Do your students struggle with Due Process? Mine did, until I developed this digital product. In it there are short readings with checks for comprehension where they examine the Bill of Rights and Due Process. At the end, they apply their new knowledge...

Distance Learning History of Easter Traditions Reading Passage

This is an evidence-based non-fiction reading passage for middle school or high school students that focuses on summarizing, comprehension, and making claims about Easter Traditions. This resource is part of a set that...

Distance Learning Pandemics Across History Digital [Editable] #Covid19

Are you searching for digital resources that connect to current events, extend student knowledge and cause students to critically think? Look no further! This editable PowerPoint with embedded discussion questions and...

Essay Rubric Argumentation & Historical Thinking Skills C3 Framework

I am always trying to assess student work meaningfully and accurately and I find rubrics really help me with that. This is a rubric based on the C3 standards but could be used to assess historical thinking outside of C3 and...

First Day of School Presentation High School [Editable] Distance-learning Friendly

Are you a secondary school teacher who struggles to ”set the tone” for the school year? Are you stressed out about the new school year and short on time? I created a student-centered back to school presentation that focuses on empowering...

Freebie Elizabeth Freeman Sample from Abolitionist Workbook

This is a sample activity from my no-prep packet on American abolitionists. It can be used as a bell work booklet, but would also be suitable for sub plans, or for early finishers. One of my focuses when creating this was to...

Historical Thinking Skills Rubric for Inquiry & PBL C3 Framework

Do you struggle to assess student work? I find rubrics are essential to ensure you are assessing accurately and objectively. This rubric on historical thinking skills is based on the C3 standards, although it is useful for assessing...

History of Political Philosophy PowerPoint & Guided Notes

My students don’t understand where our ideas about government come from. They have a hard time understanding the evolution of political thought and in what ways this evolution shows change and continuity. They also struggle to understand...