Adult Education U.S. History Activities

1 Crossword, 1 Word Search, and 3 Crytogram puzzles to accompany Top Ten Outstanding Presidents' unit found at: http://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Top-Ten-Outstanding-Presidents-A-Complete-Unit-for-Presidents-Day Can be used alone. Fun for group or individual activities!

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

Directions: As an individual, use the list provided below to fill in the 24 empty squares on the chart provided. List items should be written in the small rectangle of the square. You may place the items in any box that you choose, but you can only use an item on the list once. When the chart is complete, all items on the list should be used. Once you have placed all of the items in the chart, the rest of the box should be filled in with the significance of that item in the American Revolution. This information can be found in your textbook from pages 147-195 as well as in any notes taken in class on this unit. Use the space wisely so you can include as much information as possible. Hint 1: The more information you have, the better it will be!

Holocaust & WWII DBQ Freebie!

This DBQ will engage your students to examine the propaganda of WWII, the Holocaust, and Hitler’s reign.

SS.7.C.2.11

Analyze media and political communications (bias, symbolism, propaganda).

Document Based Questioning

What will the students learn?

The students will be learning about how the propaganda of the time influenced the people throughout Germany as Hitler came of power. They will understand that at this time Germany was facing a hardship and Hitler gave the people of Germany a group of people of where to place the blame.

How will they learn it?

The students will answer the following DBQs while the teacher displays and discusses the document on the SMART Board.

How will you know that they have learned it?

Students will apply their knowledge in their Final activity by making connections through DBQs and the Holocaust testimonies under "stories."

SS.7.C.2.11

Analyze media and political communications (bias, symbolism, propaganda).

Subject Area: Social Studies Grade: 7

Strand: Civics and Government

Standard: Evaluate the roles, rights, and responsibilities of United States citizens, and determine methods of active participation in society, government, and the political system. Date Adopted or Revised: 02/14

Status: State Board Approved

Link to digital pictures: http://www.ushmm.org/propaganda/exhibit.html#/gallery/

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