Middle School U.S. History Printables

Project based learning:

This lessons relate to Studies Weekly weeks 6-8 for 5th grade, but the topics covered certainly work without Studies Weekly. These hands on projects help engage students and lead to better understanding.

Students will study and represent Indigenous People's dwellings, complete an infographic concerning different native tribes, explore being an archaeologist, and work trade routes.

Project based learning helps students approach information in a variety of ways.

What's included:

• Instructions for teachers.
• Instructions for students.
• Data and response sheets.
• Necessary rubrics.
• Necessary information cards.
• Infographic posters to complete.

How is this resource useful:

• Engaging for students.
• Low prep for teachers.
• Hands on.
• Covers Indiana standards. (5.E.1, 5.E.2, 5.H.1, 5.H.3, 5.G.7)
• Ties into Studies Weekly lessons.

This is a bundle of products about Andrew Jackson. It includes notes over Andrew Jackson, a reading about the Trail of Tears, and a crossword puzzle on Andrew Jackson.

If you are looking for a way to teach your students about the history and significance of the civil rights movement in the United States, get this bundle of Civil Rights Movement Reading Comprehension passages. This will help to engage the students with high-quality texts and meaningful questions that will deepen their understanding and spark their curiosity, especially during Black History Month.

The passages are perfect for grades 4, 5, and 6, but can also be used for higher or lower grades depending on the students’ reading level and background knowledge.

This bundle contains several reading comprehension passages that cover some of the most important events and figures of the civil rights movement.

The passages included in this bundle are:

• The Civil Rights Act of 1964 & The Voting Rights Act of 1965: Engage the students with the landmark legislation that outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, and that protected the voting rights of African Americans and other minorities.
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day: These are 3 pages about the life and legacy of the most influential leader of the civil rights movement, and how his birthday became a national holiday that celebrates his vision of peace and justice.
• Rosa Parks and The Montgomery Bus Boycott: Learn about the courageous act of defiance by Rosa Parks that sparked a year-long boycott of the segregated bus system in Montgomery, Alabama, and that inspired a nationwide movement for racial equality.
• The March on Washington: The passage is about the historic demonstration that brought more than 200,000 people to the nation’s capital to demand civil and economic rights for African Americans, and that featured the famous “I Have a Dream” speech by Martin Luther King Jr.
• Brown v. Board of Education: Help the students learn about the landmark Supreme Court case that declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional, and that paved the way for the integration of education in America.

Each passage is followed by a set of questions that test the students’ comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills. In addition, each passage comes with an answer key that provides detailed explanations for each question.

This bundle can be used for whole-class instruction, small-group work, independent practice, homework, or assessment. It can also be integrated into social studies, language arts, or literacy units.

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❤️Looking for engaging and culturally appropriate activities to celebrate diverse Asian American & Pacific Islander leaders? This educational bundle with differentiated activities is the perfect way for your students to learn about a variety of notable people and the ways they created a meaningful impact on the world!

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✅ AAPI leaders included: (Set 1)

☑ Bruce Lee, Tyrus Wong, Duke Kahanamoku, Hasan Minhaj, Dwayne Johnson, Maya Lin, Kala Bagai, Chrissy Teigen, Kristi Yamaguchi, Vicki Draves

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✏️Perfect for celebrating ethnic and marginalized groups!

✏️Great for early elementary students!

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☑ AAPI Leaders Reading Comprehension (Set 1)

☑ AAPI Leaders Coloring Pages (Set 1)

☑ AAPI Leaders Posters (Set 1)

✅ Leaders included: (10)

☑ Bruce Lee - martial artist & actor - (Chinese American)

☑ Tyrus Wong - artist & illustrator - (Chinese American)

☑ Duke Kahanamoku - competitive swimmer - (Pacific Islander American)

☑ Hasan Monhaj - comedian - (Indian American)

☑ Dwayne Johnson - wrestler & actor - (Pacific Islander American)

☑ Maya Lin - architect - (Chinese American)

☑ Kala Bagai - activist - (Indian American)

☑ Chrissy Teigen - model & TV personality - (Thai American)

☑ Kristi Yamaguchi - competitive ice skater - (Japanese American)

☑ Vicki Draves - competitive diver - (Filipino American)

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Protest Worksheets | Protest Activities | Civil Rights Movement | Civil Rights

This resource is also included in the following discounted Bundles:

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ABOUT THIS RESOURCE

★ Protest Activities

★ 29 pages

★ Suitable for Middle and High School Students

★ Print and Digital (PDF and Google Slides)

★ Editable version included

This resource includes:

★ 12 Protest Graphic Organizers (PDF, Google Slides, and EDITABLE)

★ 5 ANSWER KEYS

★ Google Slide Links

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This resource is also included in Google Slides! Text boxes have already been created to make it easier for you and your students! Each worksheet slide includes two instruction solution tabs for when students accidentally delete text boxes and when they want to zoom in (to enlarge worksheets). It's super helpful for students who are not that familiar with how to use Google Slides or need the extra assistance.
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❤ This resource includes 12 Protest Activities and Graphic Organizers to help students examine and analyze the purpose of protests, causes and effects of protesting, the difference between violent and non-violent protesting, whether the advantages of peaceful protesting outweigh violent protesting, and how protesting can make a difference in addressing the problems our society faces.

❤ These activities can foster great discussions and help students explore questions like “What is the root cause of violence?” “Are nonviolent protests always the best way to achieve change?”, “Is violence ever justified?”, “What factors make protests effective?”, etc.

❤ These activities are also designed to help students analyze past and current protests and demonstrations and consider actions they might take around the issues they care about. Students have opportunities to reflect about what can make their voices uniquely powerful as well as how they can have a real impact on society.

❤ The activities contain breath-taking borders, fonts, and clipart to appeal to your students and make the display of students’ work on bulletin boards visually appealing.

❤ These graphic organizers will make a great addition to ANY LESSON!

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✅ Editable versions are also included. Kindly note that the editable versions do not have the same page borders and fonts as the activities in the PDF and Google Slides versions due to copyright terms by other contributing artists. The fonts included in the editable versions are TimesNewRoman and Calibri to ensure that they are organized and accessible to you. You may change borders, fonts, texts, images as you wish to meet the needs of your students!!

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The Protest Graphic Organizers feature the following topics:

⭐ Peaceful vs. Violent Forms of Protests (and ANSWER KEY)

⭐ Effects of Peaceful and Violent Protests (and ANSWER KEY)

⭐ Advantages vs. Disadvantages of Non-Violent and Violent Protests (and ANSWER KEY)

⭐ Examining Protests and Demonstrations

⭐ Why Protesters Resort to Violence – Causes and Triggers

⭐ Your Perspective on Protesting

⭐ Comparing Protests Venn Diagram (You choose protests to analyze)

⭐ 2 Protest Details

⭐ Making Inferences About Protests (under study) and Citing Evidence

⭐ 2 Protest Tactics and Outcomes

Lesson plans are not included. You can use these activities in addition to your own lesson plans and in such a way that best meets the needs of your students.

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The best way to teach vocabulary to kids is by playing educational games.

In this bundle you will get:

• Moon Phases Word Search Puzzle Activity Worksheet Fun Back To School Ressource
• Moon Landing Day Word Search Puzzle Worksheet - Activity Games For Kids
• Days of The Week Word Search Puzzle Worksheet
• Months of The Year Word Search Puzzle Worksheet
• BIG Summer Vacation Fun Word Search Worksheet - End of School Year Activity
• Classroom Objects Word Search - Back To School Students Activities Worksheets
• 118 Beach Related Words Word Search Puzzles - End of School Activity Worksheets
• 10 Summer Vocabulary Word Search Puzzles Worksheets Activity - 100 Word to Find
• Halloween October Word Search Vocabulary Activity Worksheets
• Fourth (4th) of July Word Search Puzzle Activity Worksheet | 63 Word to Find
• Spanish Days of The Week Word Search Puzzle Worksheet
• Italian Days of The Week Word Search Puzzle Worksheet
• French Days of The Week Word Search Puzzle Worksheet

Also, I'm open to suggestions about other word searches to add to this set.

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This Teaching Bundle contains the following items:
* PowerPoint Presentation
* Reading Assignment and Worksheet
* DBQ's and Primary Sources

Perfect for Veteran's Day!

PowerPoint Presentation

This 13-slide PowerPoint presentation explores the experiences and contributions of women during the Civil War. It is an ideal lesson for the Civil War period or as a stand-alone resource for women’s history. It is also a good resource during Women’s History Month.

Each slide contains information and graphics that highlight women’s changing roles due to industrialization. It highlights the different experiences based on social classes as well as work experiences and early organizational efforts.

The PowerPoint slides are available both as PPT and PDF. Check the Bonus section for the additional file.

There is also an Easel Assessment. For Home Schoolers or for asynchronous learning, this is a valuable digital tool.

Reading Assignment and Worksheet

This three-page Reading Assignment and Worksheet provides an overview of the various activities, attributes and activities of women during the Civil War. Students will learn about the varied experiences of women, especially based on region, socio-economic status and cultural background.

Students can read this on their own in class, as a homework assignment or it can be a group activity in a classroom. It is also ideally suited for home-schoolers or independent learners who want to learn more. A Worksheet with questions based on the reading is included, along with an Answer Key.
Reading Assignment - 2 pages
Worksheet - 1 page

The worksheet is also available as a digital resource through Easel so students may complete it online.

Primary Source Analysis and DBQs

This 20 page DBQ and Primary Source Analysis activity gives students a chance to delve deeper into women’s experiences and contributions during the Civil War. In addition, there are two Document-Based Questions (DBQs) available for students to complete.

Included is a one-page sheet that explains what primary sources are and how to analyze them using specific questions through a process called HAPPY. Primary sources include speeches, essays, a declaration and cartoons. Each page of primary sources includes questions. There is also a page at the end for students to apply the HAPPY process to one source. An Answer Key to all the questions and the HAPPY process is available at the end of the packet. This is excellent practice for all high school students, particularly Honors and APUSH students, but all students will find these resources engaging.

Students can read this on their own as a homework assignment or it can be a group activity in a classroom. It is also ideally suited for home-schoolers, college students or independent learners who want to learn more. Teachers can assign just a few sources to analyze or the entire packet. Student time will vary.

There is also an Easel Activity which allows students to answer the questions at the end of each primary source online. For homework purposes, Home Schoolers or for asynchronous learning, this is an especially valuable digital option.

This is part of the Women in American History Series which includes PowerPoint lessons as well as Reading Assignments and Worksheets, Primary Source Analysis and DBQs and Activities for other eras. Teaching units listed below with links but resources available individually as well.

Teaching Unit: World War II
Teaching Unit: World War II Home Front
Teaching Unit: Women's Suffrage
Teaching Unit: Women during the Industrial Revolution
Teaching Unit: Early Women's Rights
Teaching Unit: Women during the American Revolution
Teaching Unit: Women in Colonial America
Teaching Unit: Native American Women

Do you like World War II historical fiction? Consider Hearts of War about a Nisei soldier who served in the Military Intelligence Service and a woman who served in the Women Army Corps. In writing this book, I wanted to bring an unknown aspect of history to light. Available on Amazon or Kindle and I appreciate any reviews!

Explore James Madison's journey in "James Madison: A Legacy of Leadership and Vision."

Featuring:

• 4 reading passages, each accompanied by 3 multiple-choice questions, 2 vocabulary multiple-choice questions, and a short answer question.
• 3 creative writing prompts.
• 2 informative fact sheets about Madison for take-home reinforcement.

Navigate the path of our nation's fourth president with these reading passages and creative writing prompts.

Answer Key included for seamless lesson planning and assessment.

Puzzles are the best activities for brain teasing labyrinths, these exercises support learning through play by developing concentration and problem solving skills.

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A World War II close reading activity bundle with seven activities that timeline the war. Each activity has an informational text with a teacher presentation, comprehension and grammar questions, a multiple choice quiz, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch.

The NO PREP reading comprehension activities are perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn key facts about the Second World War whilst developing their comprehension skills.

The book includes the following activities:

• Outbreak of World War 2
• Overview of World War 2
• The Blitz on Britain
• Attack on Pearl Harbor
• Battle of Midway
• VE Day
• Atomic Bombs & VJ Day

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Included in each PDF printable bundle:

• A teacher presentation to introduce the subject
• An informational text
• A comprehension activity with ten questions
• Two grammar questions about the text
• An extension writing activity
• A multiple choice quiz with seven questions
• An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use
• A crossword puzzle to consolidate learning
• A wordsearch puzzle
• A ready-made Easel activity perfect for distance learning

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This resource is great for:

• In class learning
• Independent work
• Homework
• Guided reading sessions
• Assessment practice
• Reading interventions
• Emergency sub plans

The activity requires NO PREP; it has a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the document.

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Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with this comprehensive reading comprehension bundle, featuring the powerful stories of six legendary Native American figures: Crazy Horse, Geronimo, Sacagawea, Sitting Bull, Tecumseh, and Wilma Mankiller. Each passage brings history to life, detailing the courage, resilience, and significant contributions of these influential leaders to their people and the world.

Perfect for grades 4-8, this bundle includes engaging questions, vocabulary exercises, and multiple-choice questions for each figure, making it an ideal resource for fostering critical thinking and reading skills. With 30% off, this bundle is a valuable addition to any classroom, allowing students to explore these rich histories while connecting with the diverse voices that shaped Native American culture and heritage.

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This product includes adapted notes and reviews The California Gold Rush.

This product was made for students to learn the following:

In this product, students will learn how California was controlled by Mexico, who signed the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo and what it meant once it was signed, what territory Mexico gave up, John Sutter - how he was the richest person during this time in California, what he hoped to accomplish, what was built on Sutter's 48,827 acres, why his dream was unsuccessful, and what caused this to happen, who found the first piece of gold in the American River, who James Marshall was and why he was hired by Sutter, Sam Brennan and what he did to become very rich, how much money Brennan earned, who the 49ers were and what they did to try to become rich, and traveling across the country in search of gold - Oregon-California Trail or an ocean voyage - the difficulties that were faced taking both of these routes. Students will also learn about where the Oregon-California Trail started and where it ended, the route that was taken if travelers on the East coast wanted to travel West and the continent they would travel around, what travelers had to do/and how long they had to wait for their turn to look for gold, how many people searched for gold in 1848 and 1849, how searching for gold was easy and then it became more challenging as more time went on, how and why the population of California increased and decreased during and after the California Gold Rush, how much money in gold was found in the American River during The California Gold Rush.

Vocabulary reviewed, but is not limited to the following: merchant, sawmill, gold panning, 49ers, and bandits along the Oregon-California Trail.

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Engage your students with a comprehensive Pre-Reading Historical Introduction to Bud, Not Buddy and The Watsons Go To Birmingham by Christopher Paul Curtis . These Digital PowerPoint Lessons seamlessly present the novel’s significant setting with critical world events of the time. These resources greatly improve comprehension while aligning to standards, ensuring a richer literary experience for all learning styles.

For use with whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual/homeschool classrooms

PowerPoint Slides:

1. **Author Photo and Short Biography** Providing students with a personal connection to the author, enhancing their engagement and understanding of the writer’s influence behind the story.

2. **Historical Fiction Genre** Preparing students to critically analyze how real-world events of the time-period are portrayed through creative storytelling.

3. **Audio Link to Book**Providing an additional resource to support diverse learning styles and ensuring all students can access and engage with the text.

4. **Location Facts, Photos, and Maps** Providing students with a concrete understanding of the setting, enriching their grasp of the historical and geographical context of the story.

5. **Time-period Facts, Photos and Links** Helping students visualize and comprehend the novel’s historical context, deepening their understanding of the events and culture depicted in the story.

6. **Link to Time-period Music** Immersing students in the cultural atmosphere of the era, promoting an emotional connection.

7. **Links to Historical Video Clips** Bringing history to life, providing visual imagery and helping students better understand the events and people of the time-period.

8. **List of Books Written by this Author** Reading other books by the same author is important because it allows students to explore similar themes and styles, fostering a greater interest in literature and a deeper connection with the author's body of work.

9. **Pre- and Post- Printable Assessments with Answer Key** Crucial for the digital introduction lesson helping to gauge students' initial knowledge and track their progress, ensuring their understanding of the novel.

DIGITAL USES IN THE CLASSROOM:

· Introduce new story

· Provide factual backstory to historical fiction text

· Stimulate group discussion

· Create predictions about text

· Use as distance learning resource

· Post on webpage

· Add to electronic notebooks

Please be sure to view the preview and watch the video for detailed images and descriptions of the lesson.

This bundle is also available in Google Slides.

Enjoy!

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This is a scavenger hunt using task cards that analyzes the United States westward expansion during the Manifest Destiny period and the displacement of the Native Americans during this time which is studied in the 7th grade curriculum under the following standards:

• 7.6 Driven by political and economic motives, the United States expanded its physical boundaries to the Pacific Ocean between 1800 and 1860. This settlement displaced Native Americans as the frontier was pushed westward.
• 7.6a Conflict and compromise with foreign nations occurred regarding the physical expansion of the United States during the 19th century. American values and beliefs, such as Manifest Destiny and the need for resources, increased westward expansion and settlement.
• 7.6b Westward expansion provided opportunities for some groups while harming others.

This resource begins by challenging students with a mission, complete the tasks to solve the mystery word and four digit code to travel westward to California to try to strike it rich in the Gold Rush; failure will result in potentially perishing along the way due to disease, food shortages, conflicts with the Native Americans, etc. Check out the preview to see what each task card entails. Students will need to walk around the room reading the task cards. Each task card has a code word on the bottom which is the answer to the question/fill in the blank. The answer will NOT be found on that same task card. For example, the answer to task card #1 is found by reading the passage on task card #8. Students MUST record which task card they found the answer on in their answer sheet under the “FOUND CARDS #” column. That column will be used at the end for the 4 digit lock code. They will follow the clues to find the correct 4 digit code. Once they have completed the scavenger hunt they will receive a half sheet of paper stating that they have made it to California and struck it rich during the Gold Rush!

This activity would be a great review before assessments, as a center activity, a group activity, etc. Students will be engaged with the learning while having a fun time trying to solve all of the clues!

Master the 50 U.S. States and Capitals while practicing penmanship with either printing or cursive handwriting skills. Quickly and easily learn geography facts while still practicing handwriting, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation skills, making it easy to differentiate for varying student needs. Each of the printable pages in these low-prep resources features one state and its corresponding capital city and is perfect for all ages.

Use the included table to contents to easily find the state page you want to print. Whether you're a teacher looking for an educational resource or a parent wanting to help their child succeed in school, these handwriting pages are a must-have.

Please note: If you have trouble printing, be sure your printer drivers are up-to-date.

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This no-prep activity with lesson plans and printable and digital worksheets and slide deck for middle/high school students to set sail on a voyage through time with this compelling printable unit one guided reading task , spotlighting the economic system of Mercantilism and its profound impact on the American colonies and US History. Expertly tailored for both middle school (grades 6-8) and high school (grades 9-12) learners, this no-prep resource paints a vivid picture of colonial economies, trade dynamics, and the seeds of economic discontent.

Students will unearth:

• The global stage: European powers, colonial ambitions, and the quest for wealth.
• ⚖ The core tenets of Mercantilism: Wealth accumulation, favorable balance of trade, and mother country dominance.
• The Navigation Acts: Tightening Britain's grip on colonial trade and commerce.
• Economic implications: Boom in industries like shipbuilding, yet stifling of colonial manufacturing.
• The rumblings of dissent: Economic frustrations foreshadowing revolutionary aspirations.

Resource provides:

• Editable introductory slide deck with 5 slides
• Detailed lesson plan with extension activities suggestions
• Printable Version
• Digital Version
• Dual coding - combining visuals and text for enhanced student recall.
• Detailed 300-word narrative capturing the essence of the era.
• Activities focused on annotation and summarization skills.
• A4 size page for easy printing.

Common Core Outcomes :

For Grades 6-8:

Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 6-8: RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.5, RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.10

For Grades 9-12:

Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 9-10 & 11-12: RH.9-10.1, RH.9-10.2, RH.11-12.1, RH.11-12.2, RH.9-10.4, RH.11-12.4, RH.9-10.7, RH.11-12.8, RH.9-10.10, RH.11-12.10

Guided reading is not just about absorbing facts—it's about weaving narratives and contextualizing historical shifts. As students sail through economic doctrines and transatlantic trade dynamics , they'll gain a profound appreciation of the economic foundations that shaped the destiny of a burgeoning nation. Ignite curiosity and a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between commerce, policy, and rebellion!

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