6th Grade U.S. History Thematic Unit Plans
Presidents Day A Complete Unit
By Beth Hammett
A review of ten presidents that changed history (Lincoln, Kennedy, Roosevelt, and more). Includes facts, visuals, coloring handouts, supplemental resources, activities guide. Everything needed to celebrate President's Day! 23 visually stimulating slides with dates and facts.
International Women's Day Presentation - Kindergarten - Grade 4
By Sean Alexander Dennison
Celebrate Women's International Day in your classroom with our engaging PowerPoint presentation, "Empowering Voices". This resource is designed to educate students about the significance of Women's International Day, highlighting the achievements and struggles of women worldwide. Featuring the stories, quotes, and backgrounds of three influential women, this presentation is a powerful tool to inspire and educate.
Why It's Valuable:
- Promotes Gender Equality: Educates students on the importance of women's rights and gender equality.
- Inspirational Role Models: Showcases influential women, providing students with positive role models.
- Engaging Content: Rich with quotes and historical context, it makes learning interactive and impactful.
- Pair It with A Research Task: Find the research task page here: HerStory Unfolds: Women's International Day Research Fact File
- Pair It with An Interactive Activity: After finishing the slides you could also do the Trailblazers: Women's Firsts in History Mix & Match Activity.
- Or with a freebie word search: Free Influential Women Wordsearch - International Woman's Day Freebie
- Or get our fact file research paper for further development:
Ideal for educators looking to incorporate important cultural observances into their curriculum, this PowerPoint is a great resource to foster discussions on gender equality and inspire students with real-life heroines.
By Sign with me TOD
This product was made for students to choose 1 of the 50 states and research it. Students are provided with an example of a research report on California in this product. The example state research report includes 7 slides - cover page, where is your state?, facts of the state, symbols of the state, interesting fact about the state, state flag, and why did you write about your state? The example provides students with a foundation of what is expected when they complete their own state research report. This product was developed for students who benefit from adapted instruction. This product can also be used with students who are on grade level as well.
The template is provided for students to write their rough draft. Once students are finished they can create a final draft using Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides, etc. using the information from their rough draft.
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The Bill of Rights Adapted Notes and Review
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Early English Settlements Adapted Notes and Review
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5 Regions of the United States Adapted Notes and Review
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The Northeast Region Adapted Notes and Review
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The First Americans
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Learning and Writing my Address
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United States Research Report
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The First Americans
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United States Abbreviations Review
https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/United-States-Abbreviations-Review-8498466
The Road to the Revolution Adapted Notes and Review
The War of 1812 Adapted Notes and Review
The Louisiana Purchase Adapted Notes and Review
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3 Branches of Government Adapted Notes and Review
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Articles of Confederation Unit: Comic Strips, Readers Theater, Reading, & More!
By History Guru
Introducing my comprehensive educational package: "From British Rule to the Constitution: An Interactive Exploration." This teacher-created product is designed to engage students in grades 8-12 with dynamic, multimedia learning tools that delve into the pivotal moments and documents that shaped the United States.
Included Activities:
1. Shays' Rebellion Comic Strip
Dive into the dramatic events of Shays' Rebellion with an engaging comic strip that brings this historical uprising to life. Students will visually explore the causes, key figures, and outcomes of the rebellion, understanding its critical role in highlighting the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
2. Goldilocks and the Three Attempts at Government Comic Strip
In this clever twist on a classic tale, students will follow Goldilocks as she navigates three forms of government: British Rule, the Articles of Confederation, and the U.S. Constitution. This comic strip humorously and effectively illustrates the challenges and solutions found in each system, helping students grasp complex concepts in a relatable way.
3. Reader's Theater Script and Video
Students can bring history to life by performing a reader's theater script that covers the transition from British Rule to the adoption of the Constitution. Paired with a professionally-produced video, this activity enhances comprehension through performance and visual storytelling.
4. Articles of Confederation Reading Worksheet and Flashcards
This detailed worksheet breaks down the Articles of Confederation, examining its strengths and weaknesses. Accompanied by flashcards, students can reinforce their understanding of key terms, figures, and events, ensuring a solid grasp of this foundational document.
Digital Enhancements:
To extend learning beyond the classroom, my product includes live links embedded within the PDF. These links provide direct access to Google Doc versions of all activities for easy distribution and customization. Additionally, links to a specially curated Quizlet set and a YouTube video ensure that students have access to interactive and multimedia resources to further their understanding.
- Google Docs: Editable versions of the comic strips, theater script, and worksheets for seamless integration into Google Classroom or other digital platforms.
- Quizlet: A tailored set of flashcards and quizzes to reinforce key concepts and terms.
- YouTube Video: An engaging visual summary that complements the reader's theater script, providing a comprehensive overview of the transition from British Rule to the Constitution.
This interactive package not only makes history engaging but also reinforces learning through a variety of mediums. Perfect for history teachers aiming to provide a thorough and engaging exploration of early American government, "From British Rule to the Constitution: An Interactive Exploration" ensures that students will both understand and appreciate this critical period in U.S. history.
By Beth Hammett
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!
Empowerment Ensemble: The Ultimate Women's International Day Bundle
By Sean Alexander Dennison
Celebrate Women's International Day in your classroom with the "Empowerment Ensemble", a specially curated TeachShare bundle that brings together a diverse collection of activities and lessons designed to honor and explore the lives of influential women. This comprehensive package is the ultimate resource for educators who aim to inspire and educate students about the significant contributions of women in shaping our world.
Bundle Includes:
- Inspirational Icons Wordsearch: A fun and engaging activity to introduce students to influential women. - Free Influential Women Wordsearch - International Woman's Day Freebie
- HerStory Unfolds Research Fact Files: A project that encourages in-depth research and critical thinking about women's history. - HerStory Unfolds: Women's International Day Research Fact File
- Trailblazers Mix & Match Activity: An interactive cut-and-stick resource that matches pioneering women with their achievements. - Trailblazers: Women's Firsts in History Mix & Match Activity.
- Empowering Voices PowerPoint Presentation: An informative slideshow detailing the importance of Women's International Day and profiling key female figures. - International Women's Day Presentation - Kindergarten - Grade 4
Why This Bundle Stands Out:
- Comprehensive Coverage: From interactive games to research projects, it caters to various learning styles and interests.
- Ready-to-Use Resources: Each activity is designed for ease of use, allowing educators to focus on teaching and discussion.
- Aligned with Educational Standards: Materials are crafted to align with common core standards, ensuring educational value.
- Builds Awareness and Empathy: The bundle not only educates but also encourages empathy, respect, and empowerment.
Ideal For:
- Teachers of all grade levels looking to infuse their curriculum with meaningful content that celebrates women's achievements.
- Schools and educational programs seeking to observe Women's International Day with a comprehensive range of activities.
This bundle is a treasure trove of resources that promises to make Women's International Day not just a date on the calendar, but a memorable learning experience that sparks conversation, understanding, and appreciation for the trailblazing women of history and today.
United States Abbreviations Review
By Sign with me TOD
This product is made for:
- adapting instruction
- differentiating instruction
- on level learners
- struggling writers
- struggling readers
- ESL/ENL
- Deaf Education
- Homework
- Classwork
- Homeschooling
- Bell Work
- Virtual Instruction
- Remote Instruction
This product was made for students to learn about the 50 states, the spelling of each state, and each state's abbreviation. This product includes slides that are made up of the states that begin with the same letter on each slide, as these states can be confusing. For example: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, and Arkansas as well as their abbreviations so students can see the difference. Slides that show states that don't have any similarities, like Georgia, and states that have two words, like New York, are also addressed.
Each slide is provided with the state name and the abbreviation. Students can attempt to fill in the blanks of the abbreviations that were reviewed on each previous slide as well. This helps students to learn the spelling, abbreviations, and location of each state. This product can be used for students who benefit from having material adapted and it can also be used with students who are on grade level as well.
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The Civil War Vocabulary Review and Test
By Sign with me TOD
This product was made for students to learn the following:
The vocabulary that is reviewed in this product includes: the Union, Confederate States, Civil War and what it means, secede, the 11 states that seceded and formed a new nation, Richmond, Washington, D.C., Fort Sumter, defeats, when the Civil War took place, troops, Facts about the men during the Civil War in the Union and the Confederate States, Emancipation Proclamation, abolitionists, united, Union blockade, bayonet, the results from the Civil War, reconstruction, black codes, and sharecroppers.
Short answer comprehension questions, fill in the blank comprehension questions with the use of a key, answering comprehension questions based on a map, and drawing a diagram based on data that was provided will be asked of students when completing the test that is included in this product on the Civil War.
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Early English Settlements Adapted Notes and Review
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The Northeast Region Adapted Notes and Review
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The First Americans
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Learning and Writing my Address
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United States Research Report
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The Road to the Revolution Adapted Notes and Review
The War of 1812 Adapted Notes and Review
The Louisiana Purchase Adapted Notes and Review
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3 Branches of Government Adapted Notes and Review
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