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Common Core RH.6-8.5 resources for Easel Activities
Constitution Unit
The Constitution is so much fun to teach! Are you looking for a fresh, engaging, active Constitution unit? You've found it! The activities in this unit will not only help your students learn about the Constitution… they will bring excitement and engagement to your classroom! All of the activities included in this unit are student favorites! ** This unit was recently revised! **Contents of this unit: Pages 3-5: Articles of Confederation-Passage and Cloze ActivityPages 6-8: Creating a Constitution
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Constitution Bundle
Gettysburg Address Activities | Civil War | Print & Digital | Primary Source
Gettysburg Address reading and writing activities! This standards-based close reading and scaffolded summary writing lesson for the Gettysburg Address provides students with a deep understanding of Lincoln's famous speech. Printable PDF AND Google Drive Versions are included. **This resource is part of the Civil War Activities Unit Bundle. It includes 8 engaging Civil War resources at a 30% discount price! Click here to preview all 8 Civil War resources!This resource can be completed on paper or
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: US History Primary Source Analysis BUNDLE | Printable & Digital
Paleolithic and Neolithic Age Revolution Activity | Stone Age Gallery Walk
Take your students on a walking tour or gallery walk to discover the ways of life of the earliest humans from the Paleolithic (Old Stone) Age to the Neolithic (New Stone) Age and the Neolithic Revolution. It's easy to set up and your students will be engaged and ready to learn!Students can investigate the early humans, examine primary source images, and read about the changes and developments over the period. Resource Includes26 slides to be set up as centers or stations, or use with students i
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6th - 10th
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World War 2 Unit (WW2, WWII), World War 2 Activities, World War II Lessons
This curriculum unit includes 7 World War 2 lessons for 6-7 weeks of instruction & includes a printable & digital version. Some components are editable so you can tweak it to your students’ needs. Audios of the reading passages, quizzes, & tests are included. This is perfect for students with read-aloud accommodations. The included World War II lessons help you easily integrate literacy with your social studies content with graphic organizers that focus on one specific reading skill
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7th - 10th
World War 1 Unit - WW1 Lessons - Study Guide & Test - World War 1 Activities
This curriculum unit includes 5 World War 1 lessons for 5 weeks of instruction & includes a printable & digital version. Some components are editable so you can tweak it to your students’ needs. Audios of the reading passages, quizzes, & tests are included. This is perfect for students with read-aloud accommodations. The included World War I lessons help you easily integrate literacy with your social studies content with graphic organizers that focus on one specific reading skill pe
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7th - 10th
Athens VS Sparta: Reading and Guided Notes - Print and Digital
The study of Ancient Greece is so captivating, but why not get students even more excited about it with a quick study of the government structure, daily life, and military life! Planning fun and engaging lessons can take time and this resource is designed to take the planning off of your plate so you can watch your students learn! This set of activities is designed to be an easy, no-prep approach to the study of Ancient Greece and its fascinating history and ways of life. No more looking for we
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6th - 8th
Otzi: CSI Investigation - Print and Digital
One of the most interesting stories of Early Man is Otzi the Iceman! Students love learning about Otzi and where he was found, examining the theories behind what happened to him, and based on their research, coming to their own conclusions. It’s the perfect CSI-type activity to engage students in the learning, research, and writing process! Use this lesson towards the end of your Early Man unit to make 6th grade social studies rock! As fun as this activity is, you’ll probably love that it requ
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: Early Man Interactive Notebook and Resource Bundle - Print and Digital
Civil War & Reconstruction Unit - Lessons - Reading Activities - PPT - Test
This Civil War & Reconstruction curriculum unit includes 5 Civil War lessons & 3 Reconstruction Era lessons for 7-8 weeks of instruction & includes a printable & digital version. Some components are editable so you can tweak it to your students’ needs. Audios of the reading passages, quizzes, & tests are included. This is perfect for students with read-aloud accommodations. The included Civil War lessons & Reconstruction Era lessons help you easily integrate literacy wit
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7th - 11th
Home Front in WWII Primary Source Analysis Activity Handout US History WW2
Investigating the American Home front during WWII? Want to help students analyze primary sources to understand the different perspectives on life changes during America's involvement in WW2?This 2-page handout provides an assortment of quotes and images for students to analyze with guiding questions for a better understanding of the Home Front during WWII. Includes a wrap-up question in which students make comparisons to our modern cultural changes.Includes:2-page worksheetSkills Addressed:Prima
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Pompeii Investigation | Reading & Guided Notes - Print and Digital
The eruption of Mt. Vesuvius and the destruction of Pompeii is a story that captures students’ attention and makes them hungry for more information. Students love the stories behind those who lived in Pompeii at the time of the eruption and examining what was left behind. Students also have so many questions. Did anyone survive the eruption? Why were people living so close to an active volcano? How much damage did the eruption cause? To help answer these questions, use one, two, three, or all fo
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6th - 8th
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Ancient Egypt WebQuest: Reading and Research - Print and Digital
The stories and history of Ancient Egypt capture middle school minds like no other unit. The pyramids, pharaohs, and the Sphinx simply captivate students! With such a fun and interesting unit, why not make it even more engaging with a webquest? Webquests are a fantastic way for teachers to let students take the lead and discover all there is to learn about fascinating topics, such as Ancient Egypt. They are a great way for teachers to challenge learners, but guide them in the right direction by
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5th - 8th
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The Punic Wars and The Expansion of Rome
The Punic Wars and the Expansion of Rome - Lessons and Activities:The main objective of this lesson is for students to describe the causes, strategies used, and results of the Punic Wars.Includes 17 slide PowerPoint with:Do NowClass NotesDiagramVideo LinksAssessment QuestionsActivity InstructionsConclusion QuestionThere are 4 different combinations/options for the Activity.Activity Option 1 – Students use the Reading: The Punic Wars: Rome vs. Carthage (700 words) and complete and worksheet with
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6th - 11th
Also included in: Ancient Rome Unit Bundle
United States Complete Primary Source Analysis Bundled Set Civil War- Modern Day
This is the ULTIMATE U.S. History Primary Source Analysis Complete Bundle Set that will save you time and energy as you prepare your students to practice the valuable Social Studies skill. From the Civil War to Modern America, the bundle includes 84 pages of images, quotes, charts, graphs and so much more with guiding questions for better student understanding or review of the social, economic, and political changes for each major national era and the decades from 1860 to 2014. Topics begin wi
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5th - 11th
Also included in: U.S. History Custom Bundle
Mummification and the Afterlife - Ancient Egypt - Print and Digital
Students LOVE studying the fascinating details of Ancient Egypt including the Pyramids of Giza, the Afterlife, mummification, and sarcophaguses. This resource takes the most interesting topics and makes them even more interesting! Starting with a vocabulary unit and progressing all the way to a hands-on mummification activity, this set of lessons is bound to catch your students’ attention and make them want more! Use all of these activities, or just a few. Teach it all in one class session, or b
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6th - 8th
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Paleolithic VS Neolithic Activity - Print and Digital
Studying the Paleolithic and Neolithic ages is essential when teaching Early Man, and what better way to do it than with a series of fun, yet informational, activities! To capture your students' interest and engage them in the study of Early Man, and specifically the Paleolithic and Neolithic ages, use one, two, or all five activities in this resource! As with all of my products, this activity comes in both paper AND digital formats, making it perfect for in-person learners, remote learners, and
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Early Man Interactive Notebook and Resource Bundle - Print and Digital
Dred Scott Supreme Court Case Document Analysis Activity | Citizenship
Want to study the Dred Scott Supreme Court Case? Hoping to practice primary source analysis with your students? Need a no-prep resource to prompt discussion and further study of the Dred Scott Supreme Court Case and its impact on slavery and American citizenship for African Americans?This 1-page handout provides the original Supreme Court ruling as well as the document image for students to analyze with guiding questions for a better understanding of American documents and, in this case, the Dre
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5th - 12th
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Fertile Crescent Activity | Mesopotamia - Print and Digital
The study of Fertile Crescent, also known as the “Cradle of Civilization” is a key component of every history curriculum that includes ancient civilizations. To study early civilizations is to study man’s origins. To capture your students' interest and engage them in the study of the Fertile Crescent, you can integrate this interactive notebook into your lessons right away! No prep needed! As with all of my products, this activity comes in both paper AND digital formats! This makes it perfect fo
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5th - 8th
Greek Mythology Historical Investigation | Reading - Print and Digital
Greek Mythology is easily one of the most popular units of study for middle schoolers. Who doesn’t love stories of heroes, goddesses, conquests, and villains? With such a fun and interesting unit, why not make it even more interactive with a webquest? This investigation is a great way for teachers to let students take the lead and discover all there is to learn about a topic, such as Greek Mythology. It is a great way for teachers to challenge learners, but guide them in the right direction by p
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6th - 8th
The Roaring '20s Unit & Great Depression Unit - Roaring Twenties Curriculum Plan
This curriculum unit includes 6 The Roaring Twenties lessons & The Great Depression lessons for 6 weeks of instruction & includes a printable & digital version. Some components are editable so you can tweak it to your students’ needs. Audios of the reading passages, quizzes, & tests are included. This is perfect for students with read-aloud accommodations. The included Roaring ‘20s and Great Depression lessons help you easily integrate literacy with your social studies content w
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7th - 11th
The Constitution & New Nation Unit- Lessons - Activities - PPT - Notes - Quizzes
This curriculum unit includes 6 Early American Republic lessons for 6 weeks of instruction & includes a printable & digital version. Some components are editable so you can tweak it to your students’ needs. Audios of the reading passages, quizzes, & tests are included. This is perfect for students with read-aloud accommodations. The included Constitution & a New Nation lessons help you easily integrate literacy with your social studies content with graphic organizers that focus
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7th - 11th
White Bird R.J. Palacio A Wonder Story A Graphic Novel Guide the Holocaust
White Bird by R.J. Palacio A Graphic Novel Guide | World History | Holocaust Story This is a captivating story of courage, perseverance, and kindness during the Nazi occupation during the WWII. This pack includes;Lesson objectives KWL ChartPre, during, and post reading activitiesChapter by chapter comprehension questionsAnswer key includedNew vocabularyMap visualThemes activityCharacter analysisSequencingSymbolism activity& Word search This resource is great for:Teaching about World HistoryT
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5th - 8th
Age of Jackson & Sectionalism Unit - Westward Expansion - Lessons - Activities
This Age of Jackson & Sectionalism comprehensive unit plan (digital version included!) integrates literacy. There are 5 complete lessons in this bundle PLUS supplemental activities. Audios of the reading passages, quizzes, unit test, & modified test are included. This is perfect for students with read aloud accommodations. This unit includes about 6 weeks of materials. This resource can also be easily used for distance/digital learning because all components (except the simulation) are
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7th - 11th
American Revolution Unit - Revolutionary War Lessons - Activities - PPT - Test
This curriculum unit includes 7 American Revolution lessons for 7 weeks of instruction & includes a printable & digital version. Some components are editable so you can tweak it to your students’ needs. Audios of the reading passages, quizzes, & tests are included. This is perfect for students with read-aloud accommodations. The included Revolutionary War lessons help you easily integrate literacy with your social studies content with graphic organizers that focus on one specific re
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7th - 11th
Monroe Doctrine Primary Source Analysis Lesson
How did the Monroe Doctrine affect the United States? Students will analyze the close-reading passage and primary source document to understand the background and principles of the Monroe Doctrine. They will study James Monroe and the surrounding issues pertaining to the writing of the doctrine. Students will complete the graphic organizer(s) based on the reading in this engaging lesson and activity!Included in this resource:• Cover Page• Political Cartoon Do Now Analysis• The Monroe Doctrine
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5th - 9th
Also included in: Age of Jackson UNIT BUNDLE
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