Homeschool U.S. History Activities

A study of women's labor during the early Industrial Revolution. using the song "The Jute Mill" song. Students will enjoy learning about how women played a role in the Industrial Revolution.

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CONTINENTS

North America

Central & South America

Europe

Asia

Africa

Australia

SKILLS

Geography Concepts & Skills

Map & Map Quizzes

CONCEPTS

Cultural & Religious Studies

Government

Economics

Ancient Civilization

Environmental, Cultural, and Human Issues

Celebrate Veterans Day with this engaging flipbook craft activity, perfect for elementary students! This 4-page flipbook provides a thoughtful way for students to learn about the importance of Veterans Day and why we honor those who have served.

Prompts Include:

1. Veterans Day
2. What is Veterans Day? - Encourage students to describe what Veterans Day is all about.
3. Why We Celebrate Veterans Day: A reflective prompt to explore the significance of this day.
4. Why We Honor Veterans: A page to discuss the importance of honoring those who served.

Unlock the door to immersive historical exploration with this primary source curriculum resource, designed to captivate and inspire your students.

Many students have heard about the Declaration of Sentiments or might have even read portions of it. Now students can go behind the scenes with this primary source excerpt!

This primary source worksheet features a passage written by Elizabeth Cady Stanton in Eighty Years and More in which explains why she and Lucretia Mott decided the time had come to organize the Seneca Falls Convention of 1848 which ushered in the Women's Rights Movement in the United States. Students will enjoy learning about the motivations behind the creation of the convention. Two questions follow the Guided Reading.

On the second page, the passage is enhanced with Meanings and Definitions in order to facilitate and improve understanding. A Differentiated Learning Option is also available for students.

The third page includes Background Information and an Answer Key. This is excellent practice in Primary Source Analysis and in identifying author perspective.

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Here are some links below for other resources relating to the Women's Rights Movement:
* Early Women's Rights Movement Reading Assignments and Worksheet
* Early Women's Rights Movement DBQ's and Primary Sources
* Early Women's Rights Movement Power Point Lesson

Or all three of the above in the bundle below:

* Early Women's Rights Movement Teaching Bundle

Do you love historical fiction? My novel, Hearts at War, features a white girl and a Japanese-American boy who are childhood friends whose growing attraction to one another in high school will be severed by war, family and social pressures once they enter college. They come of age in California and coincidence will throw them together again in the Pacific theater of war as they both serve in the military. Will they be able face the challenges of war and find a way back to each other? Available on Amazon or Kindle/Kindle Unlimited. Young Adults/Adults/Interracial Romance. I appreciate any reviews! Thank you! - Christa Nonnemaker (B.A./M.A., History)

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!

Fun Summer Coloring Pages For Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten, Girls, Boys Kids. This paint dauber coloring Pages is perfect for younger to practice pre-writing skills and have fun at the same time. Makes a fun gift!

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• 2 Pages Coloring Pages

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• Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper

• High-resolution images

• Unlimited prints

• Great for kids, boys and girls

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Great for an INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK. Give students the factoids and have them do one or more of the extension activities.

Learn lots of fun facts about the Presidents of the United States. A couple of extension activities are included, too.

Please check out these resources:

1. Did You know that President John Quincy Adams had an alligator? Martin Van Buren had two tiger cubs and President McKinley's pet parrot could whistle, "Yankee Doodle". Did you know that President Franklin D. Roosevelt served HOT DOGS to the King of England? Did you know that President Garfield could write with both his right and left hand at the SAME time? Presidential Webquest/Extension Activities: Presidents:A Webquest

2. Did you know that Florence Harding was the first woman to be able to VOTE for her husband in a presidential election? Learn about the contributions of some of our first ladies with this fun and informative web quest. First Ladies of the USA: A Webquest

3. Learn about Abe Lincoln with this informative web quest! President Lincoln started our national Thanksgiving holiday.And, you may not know that Abraham Lincoln didn't like the name Abe and that even his wife called him by the name Lincoln. Skills include:reading for information and using research/computer skills. Updated to include extension activities for language arts. Abraham Lincoln: A Webquest

4. Learn about the White House with 10 informative web questions, comprehension and discussion questions and several extension activities. White House: A Webquest

I have also written several plays on First Ladies including: Dolly Madison, Abigail Adams, Martha Washington,Florence Harding, Edith Wilson, Mary Todd Lincoln, Eleanor Roosevelt,Lady Bird Johnson, Hillary Clinton and Michelle Obama.

Other FREEBIES:

1. BOOK Fun Facts(great for National Library Day, 4/15 and Library of Congress Day, 4/24: Book Fun Facts

2.Earth Day Freebie: Earth Day Freebie

3. Women' s History Month Freebie: Women's History Month Freebie

4. Black History Month Freebie: Black History Month Freebie

5. Pumpkin Facts: Pumpkin Fun Facts

6. Amazing Mummy Facts: Amazing Mummy Facts

7. Amazing Chinese New Year Factoids: Chinese New Year Factoids

8. King Tut Day Freebie: King Tut Day Freebie

9. April Fools’ Day Freebie: April Fools’ Day Freebie

10. Learn about Diwali: Diwali Fun Facts

Unmasking the Madness: Cracking the D.C. Sniper Case with Forensics & Public Collaboration (Reading Comprehension & Forensics)

Bring history to life with this gripping reading comprehension worksheet that delves into the terrifying D.C. sniper attacks of 2002. Explore how forensic techniques like ballistics analysis and geospatial profiling, combined with the power of public cooperation, brought an end to this serial shooter case.

This comprehensive resource equips students with:

• Chilling Case Study: Students grapple with the real-life horror of the sniper attacks and the immense pressure to find the perpetrators.
• Engaging Assessment: Multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions assess reading comprehension, critical thinking, and analysis skills.
• Primary Source Integration: A news report excerpt emphasizes the importance of public vigilance and the value of seemingly minor details.
• Answer Key Included: Save valuable time with a ready-made answer key for easy grading.

Learning Objectives:

• Students will understand the challenges of investigating serial crimes and the crucial role of forensic science in such cases.
• Students will gain insight into specific forensic techniques like ballistics analysis and geospatial profiling, and how they aid investigations.
• Students will appreciate the significance of public cooperation in providing vital leads and solving complex crimes.
• Students will analyze the ethical considerations surrounding public awareness and potential panic during criminal investigations.

Common Core Standards Alignment
This resource addresses various Common Core Standards in Reading Informational Text and Social Studies, depending on the specific grade level you target. Here are some potential alignments:

• RI.2.5 (Determine the central ideas of a text and analyze their development)
• RI.3.6 (Distinguish between whose point of view is presented in the text and the author's point of view)
• SS.8.1 (Analyze the impact of terrorism on a society)
• SS.9.12.F (Evaluate the effectiveness of law enforcement strategies in addressing public safety issues)

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Each worksheet includes additional questions on the front side, a writing activity or table to complete, on the backside some include a PRIMARY SOURCE or an ART ACTIVITY or an INTERACTIVE WRITING PROMPT. ANSWER KEY INCLUDED.

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Black history month ,coloring pages, quotes pages

Delve into the brilliance of Black history with our captivating Black History Month Coloring Pages and Quotes bundle! Tailored for young learners, this set features 5 captivating pages highlighting iconic figures like Robert Nesta Marley, Toni Morrison, Jay-Z, Barbara Jordan, and Erykah Badu. Each page offers profound quotes and fascinating stories, creating an interactive learning experience. Our resource is perfect for Black History Month and year-round exploration, promoting inclusivity and understanding. Choose our Black History Coloring Pages with Quotes for proven engagement, consistent quality, and diverse representation. Immerse students in the richness of Black history, sparking curiosity, creativity, and honoring the vibrant legacies of extraordinary individuals.

Great Template to start the year for US History, World History, or Civics

Helps Teach Kids How To Use Slides!

Topics Included (but not limited to):

• Map Skills

• Geography Vocab

• Compass Activity

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Types of Activities for each unit Included (but not limited to):

• Meet the Teacher
• Where is Waldo
• Videos and Questions
• Interactive Vocab Activities
• Visual Vocab
• Bellwork to start this unit!

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Product Description/ Breakdown:

This is a Google Slide with interactive tabs. This would be distributed to each student via your Distance Learning or Classroom platform per student. This can easily be printed, downloaded as a pdf, or downloaded as a PowerPoint to meet your learning needs in this crazy teacher world that we teach in. This unit has a huge variety of styles to make learning needs and to achieve learning goals! It has Readings, Document Based Questioning, and Video Q&A's. Check this out and click to follow to stay informed as more pop up in my store. Bundle in the digital interactive notebook: ACTIVITIES, BELLWORK/ BELLRINGERS, GUIDED READINGS, LEARNING GOAL CHART, DBQ’S, READING STRATEGIES, VOCAB, & MUCH MORE

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This printable card allows students to fill in their own details, sparking discussions about civic responsibility and the voting process. A fun and educational resource for classrooms or community events, this freebie is a great way to engage students in learning about elections and democracy.

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• Great for kids, boys, girls, and teens

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• This item comes as a high-resolution PPTX file that you can download straight after purchasing.

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In 2022, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson made history as the first African American female being confirmed to the U.S. Supreme Court. There have been 115 Supreme Court justices as of 2021! Justice Jackson becomes only the 6th woman to become a Supreme Court Justice. It is also the FIRST time there will be four women, out of the nine justices, on the Supreme Court!

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Supreme Court: A Webquest: https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Supreme-Court-A-Webquest-913089?st=7a003370e6e93ba0cc044c0ad33e00d7

Justice Sonia Sotomayor: A Reader’s Theater Script: https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Sonia-Sotomayor-Supreme-Court-Justice-A-Readers-Theater-Script-6044779?st=7a003370e6e93ba0cc044c0ad33e00d7

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, A Reader’s Theater Script: https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Ruth-Bader-Ginsburg-A-Supreme-Court-Justice-Readers-Theater-Script-6045122?st=7a003370e6e93ba0cc044c0ad33e00d7

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Unmask the Enigma: Was Henry Kissinger Hero or Villain? (Delve into His Complex Legacy!)

Unravel the captivating and controversial legacy of Henry Kissinger, a Cold War icon!

Beyond Simple Labels:

• Explore contrasting perspectives on Kissinger's actions, analyzing his diplomacy, Cold War strategies, human rights record, and impact on history.
• Primary source analysis brings historical context to life, fostering critical thinking and source evaluation skills.
• Engaging assessment activities - multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blanks, and short answer - reinforce understanding and encourage individual analysis.
• Answer key included for efficient grading and self-assessment.

Learning Objectives:

• Analyze the multifaceted legacy of Henry Kissinger, considering both his achievements and ethical concerns.
• Evaluate primary sources and engage in critical thinking about complex historical figures.
• Formulate informed opinions and participate in respectful debate on controversial topics.
• Recognize the nuances of historical figures and events, avoiding simplistic labeling.

Content & Benefits:

• Compelling Reading Passage: Examines key events of Kissinger's career, including China diplomacy, Cold War negotiations, Vietnam War involvement, and support for certain regimes.
• Vivid Primary Sources: Analyze excerpts from speeches and Congressional hearings, highlighting diverse perspectives and historical context.
• Differentiated Assessment: Multiple question formats cater to diverse learning styles and abilities.
• Teacher-Friendly: Answer key saves time and facilitates easy grading.

Common Core Standards Alignment:

• RI.5.1, RI.6.1, RI.7.1, RI.8.1, RI.9-10.1: Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly and implicitly.
• RI.5.2, RI.6.2, RI.7.2, RI.8.2, RI.9-10.2: Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development.
• RI.5.3, RI.6.3, RI.7.3, RI.8.3, RI.9-10.3: Analyze how and why authors use evidence to support their claims.
• RI.5.5, RI.6.5, RI.7.5, RI.8.5, RI.9-10.5: Analyze the authors' point of view and purpose.
• WHST.6-8.9, WHST.9-12.9: Draw evidence from informational texts to support claims and create an argument.

Download today and empower your students to become critical thinkers and informed citizens!

Bonus Tip: Encourage students to research and debate Kissinger's legacy in small groups, fostering collaboration and deeper understanding.

Each worksheet includes additional questions on the front side, a writing activity or table to complete, on the backside some include a PRIMARY SOURCE or an ART ACTIVITY or an INTERACTIVE WRITING PROMPT. ANSWER KEY INCLUDED.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE VIDEO: https://youtu.be/BPoPVo1-nnE

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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Use this interactive Notebook activity to have students learn about the election process and fun facts about some of the previous elections in US History. There are several questions and extension activities included, too.

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Check out these resources during Election Time:

1. https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/ELECTION-Process-How-do-we-Elect-a-President-A-Webquest-Distance-Learning-2695264 How do We Elect a President?

2. https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Inauguration-Day-A-Webquest-2870347 Inauguration Day, Webquest

3. Presidential Trivia, A Webquest: https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Presidents-A-Presidential-Webquest-338700

4. The White House: https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/White-House-Learn-about-the-White-HouseA-webquest-359868

5. First Ladies, A Webquest: https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/First-Ladies-of-the-United-States-Webquest-604151

6. Presidential Challenge. How much do you know about our presidents? https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Presidential-Facts-To-Challenge-Your-Students-2586425

Each worksheet includes additional questions on the front side, a writing activity or table to complete, on the backside some include a PRIMARY SOURCE or an ART ACTIVITY or an INTERACTIVE WRITING PROMPT. ANSWER KEY INCLUDED.

MOUNT RUSHMORE VIDEO: https://youtu.be/d8nUwy60zKM

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!

Great for an INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK. Give students the factoids and have them do one or more of the extension activities.

Learn lots of fun facts about the Presidents of the United States. A couple of extension activities are included, too.

Please check out these resources:

1. Did You know that President John Quincy Adams had an alligator? Martin Van Buren had two tiger cubs and President McKinley's pet parrot could whistle, "Yankee Doodle". Did you know that President Franklin D. Roosevelt served HOT DOGS to the King of England? Did you know that President Garfield could write with both his right and left hand at the SAME time? Presidential Webquest/Extension Activities: Presidents:A Webquest

2. Did you know that Florence Harding was the first woman to be able to VOTE for her husband in a presidential election? Learn about the contributions of some of our first ladies with this fun and informative web quest. First Ladies of the USA: A Webquest

3. Learn about Abe Lincoln with this informative web quest! President Lincoln started our national Thanksgiving holiday.And, you may not know that Abraham Lincoln didn't like the name Abe and that even his wife called him by the name Lincoln. Skills include:reading for information and using research/computer skills. Updated to include extension activities for language arts. Abraham Lincoln: A Webquest

4. Learn about the White House with 10 informative web questions, comprehension and discussion questions and several extension activities. White House: A Webquest

I have also written several plays on First Ladies including: Dolly Madison, Abigail Adams, Martha Washington,Florence Harding, Edith Wilson, Mary Todd Lincoln, Eleanor Roosevelt,Lady Bird Johnson, Hillary Clinton and Michelle Obama.

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9/11 Writing Prompt The US History Edition: Writing Worksheets Students will analyze a video and take notes. Followed by creating an essay about 9/11.