Social Studies & History Homework

Unlock the wonders of the Gateway Arch with our comprehensive educational product! This engaging resource features 30 pages of captivating content, including answer keys for easy assessment. Dive into the rich history and architectural marvel of the Gateway Arch through four reading passages. Each passage is accompanied by 3 multiple-choice questions, 2 vocabulary exploration, short-answer prompts, and 3 creative writing prompts providing a well-rounded learning experience.

How Teachers Can Use This Product:

1. Classroom Instruction: Integrate the reading passages and accompanying questions into your lessons to supplement classroom instruction. Use the content to spark discussions about history, architecture, and critical thinking.

2. Assessment Tools: Leverage the included answer keys to streamline the assessment process. Assess students' comprehension and analytical skills through the multiple-choice and short-answer questions.

3. Homework Assignments: Assign specific reading passages and questions as homework assignments to reinforce classroom learning. The product's structure makes it easy for students to complete independently.

4. Creative Writing Workshops: Utilize the three creative writing prompts to inspire imaginative thinking and enhance students' writing skills. These prompts can serve as standalone activities or be integrated into broader creative writing workshops.

5. Homeschooling: Ideal for homeschooling, this product provides a comprehensive yet flexible curriculum supplement. Tailor the content to fit your homeschooling schedule and objectives.

6. Travel Activities: Parents, engage your children during travel and with educational activities centered around the Gateway Arch. Keep learning exciting and relevant, even beyond the traditional classroom setting.

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Each WebQuest assignment includes 10 engaging questions that guide students in exploring the causes, effects, geography, history, and impacts of each event. Students can easily find the information they need using the provided links.

Written at a 7th-grade level, it's suitable for a wide range of learners.

Be sure to visit my store for more WebQuests and a variety of other assignments on different topics!

This bundle includes three resources that go along with the movie The Great Debaters. You will receive a graphic organizer that requires students to track the adversities faced by the debate team during and/or after viewing, a poetry analysis tool for "I, Too", which Denzel Washington as Professor Tolson recites during the movie (one of my favorite parts!), as well as a fun, interactive speed dating discussion activity for after viewing. Please check out each product individually using the links below. I show this movie before reading Mildred Taylor's Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry since the settings are so similar, but you could use it in your own classroom in a variety of different ways! Let me know if you have any questions!

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Ignite Critical Thinking and Informed Debate with 11 Essential Current Events Worksheets

Bring current events to life in your classroom with this comprehensive bundle of 10 engaging and thought-provoking worksheets!
Key features:

• Explore 11 crucial issues shaping today's world: Gun control, immigration, abortion, housing market,social security, cybersecurity, political polarization, racial justice, voting rights, climate change, and education.
• Engage students with a variety of activities: Multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions foster critical thinking and analysis.
• Incorporate diverse perspectives: Primary sources provide authentic insights and encourage informed debate.
• Boost critical thinking and argumentation skills: Students learn to analyze arguments, form opinions, and participate in respectful discussions.
• No-prep, easy implementation: Answer keys included for quick assessment.
• Aligned with current events, social studies, and civics standards:

Empower students to navigate complex issues, analyze diverse viewpoints, and become informed citizens!

Download this bundle today and spark meaningful conversations in your classroom!

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➟Native American Heritage Month Reading and Research, Native American History, Native American Culture and Traditions, SEL Reflection Activities

Looking for a simple and powerful way to celebrate diversity in your classroom? Do you need activities that support inclusion and engage your students? Then download my Bundle Native American Heritage Month Activity a Research WebQuest and Reflections resource!

WEBQUEST

This WebQuest will deepen your students' understanding of Native American history, traditions, and people! When you purchase this scavenger hunt resource, you'll receive the activity in both print and digital formats. Some research questions students will locate easily while with others, they will have to explore deeper to find the correct answers.

The research questions provided allow for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can even use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

Live links are available on the last page of the resource. Website names have been kept brief so students can easily type the URLs into the search bar.

REFLECTION CHOICE BOARD

In this social-emotional learning lesson, students are guided through reflecting on the deeper meaning and modern relevancy of quotes by Native Americans and Indigenous People. Put SEL skills to use and improve student engagement by allowing a choice of three activities from the Tic Tac Toe Choice Board. Two unique sets of quotes are included.

**The quotes in one set correspond to the quotes used for this bulletin board.

PEOPLE YOU SHOULD KNOW

This handout of over 50 Native American Indigenous people can be used for biography activities, as a resource to deepen your understanding of Native American achievements, and more! From poets and politicians to actors, athletes, and activists, students will learn a lot about Native Americans' contributions to our society and culture. Accompanying each name is a brief description of the individual’s major life achievements, accomplishments, or what they are well-known for.

➟This resource includes:

• 1 WebQuest
• 3 different sets of quotes with Choice Boards
• Detailed instructions for differentiating instruction
• Extension Activities
• List of 30+ Native Americans with information on their achievements
• Grading rubric
• Website evaluation form
• Terms of Use

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• Heritage Months & Holidays Activities

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• Bulletin Boards & Wall Décor

The Great Americans Series of Biographies and Worksheets is an easy-to-read 200-word Biography of just the highlights of each subject's life designed to keep young readers engaged. The Questions page ensures student reading comprehension and grasp of key points. The Vocabulary page introduces and explains new words, phrases, and/or institutions students may not have been familiar with. The Quotes page challenges students to write what a famous quote by the subject means to them. The Great Americans Series is available individually or in bundles, making great bell work. An Answer Key is provided with each worksheet.

Bring Thanksgiving to life for young learners with this engaging set of three Thanksgiving-themed flip books! Designed for Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd graders, these interactive flip books are perfect for building reading, writing, and fine motor skills while exploring Thanksgiving traditions, animals associated with the season, and the history of the First Thanksgiving. Each flip book includes simple text, writing prompts, and coloring activities to keep students engaged and learning.

What’s Included:

"My Thanksgiving Dinner" Flip Book

"Thanksgiving Animals" Flip Book

"The First Thanksgiving" Flip Book

Perfect For:

• Classroom learning centers, individual activities, or seasonal homework.
• Developing early literacy, fine motor skills, and comprehension in a fun, holiday-themed way.
• Homeschool or small group activities around Thanksgiving.

Each flip book makes Thanksgiving learning interactive and fun while reinforcing foundational reading and writing skills!

This bundle features six engaging assignments, each exploring key themes from this important era in U.S. history.

Designed for 7th-grade students, these activities are thoughtfully crafted to enhance learning and comprehension.

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Westward Expansion: A Comprehensive Resource

Embark on a captivating journey through the American West with this 16-article reading comprehension bundle!

Explore the key events, figures, and themes that shaped westward expansion. Discover:

• Manifest Destiny and its impact on American identity.
• The Louisiana Purchase and the doubling of U.S. territory.
• Lewis & Clark's exploration of the uncharted West.
• The Oregon Trail and the challenges faced by pioneers.
• The California Gold Rush and its economic boom.
• The Mexican-American War and its territorial consequences.
• The Trail of Tears and the forced relocation of Native American tribes.
• The Homestead Act and its role in westward settlement.
• The Pony Express and its rapid communication system.
• The Transcontinental Railroad and its transformative impact.
• The Wild West and its myths and realities.
• The clash of cultures between Native Americans and European settlers.
• Boomtowns and ghost towns created by gold rushes.
• Cattle drives and the importance of the cowboy culture.
• The lasting legacy of women during westward expansion on American history.

Sharpen essential reading skills with a variety of questions in each article, including:

• Multiple Choice
• Matching
• Fill-in-the-Blank
• Short Answer

Answer Keys included for easy assessment!

Learning Objectives:

• Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the key events, figures, and themes of westward expansion.
• Students will be able to analyze primary sources and evaluate historical evidence.
• Students will develop critical thinking skills by analyzing complex historical issues.

Recommended Common Core Standards:

• RI.5.1-6: Reading informational text standards, including quoting accurately, determining central ideas, explaining relationships, and analyzing author's point of view.

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Are you looking for St Patrick's Day activities that are engaging and fun? Do you need festive decorations to celebrate? Then download this St Patrick's Day Activity Bundle with a Bulletin Board Set! With 3 fun games and a research WebQuest, there is surely something for everyone!

WEBQUEST

This comprehensive research project allows students to explore the history of the holiday, traditions, folklore, leprechauns, and more! This activity is perfect for the day before or after break, small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more!

When you purchase this scavenger hunt resource, you'll receive the activity in both print and digital formats. The research questions provided allow for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can even use this lesson as a fun team building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about spring holidays with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

TRIVIA GAMES

These comprehensive activities allow students to explore the history of this holiday, traditions, folklore, leprechauns, and more! The games are perfect for the week of St Patrick's Day, small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more! This engaging NO PREP resource comes with 45+ multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. Games can be played in small groups or with the full class. A handout is included for quiet seatwork, homework, or emergency sub plans!

BULLETIN BOARD SET

The perfect way to celebrate St Patrick's Day, this interactive NO PREP bulletin board featuring 21 posters that include facts, trivia, interactive reflection posters, and theme based pictures. Post them for door décor, classroom wall décor, or on a bulletin board, your students will definitely learn about the history, folklore, and facts behind this holiday.

No prep - print on 8.5 X 11 paper and hang!

➟ How this resource helps you:

• Students will learn a lot about St Patrick's Day
• The 3 engaging games keep students interested and motivated
• The additional hand-out is great for a sub-plan
• NO PREP and very few resources needed (whiteboard, printouts, marker, possibly dice)

➟ This resource includes:

• 45+ unique multiple-choice trivia questions
• Instructions on how to play 3 different trivia games
• Answers (answers to each question are in BOLD)
• Extra handout without answers
• WebQuest/scavenger hunt with relevant questions (The URLs provided in this WebQuest are not 'live.' They are kept very simple so as students can easily type the URLs in the search bar to hunt for their answers). Text boxes are all set, ready to go!
• Reflection questions
• 21 8.5 X 11 mini-posters including:
• Title Page
• 6 quotes
• 5 Informational posters (on St Patrick, leprechauns, shamrocks, etc)
• 6 Interactive reflection posters
• 4 St Paddy's Day themed pictures
• Terms of Use

➟ How to use this resource:

• For a classroom party
• For sub plans
• When your students need a 'brain break'
• And more!

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Spring Holidays Around the World WebQuest

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The Great Americans Series of Biographies and Worksheets is an easy-to-read 200-word Biography of just the highlights of each subject's life designed to keep young readers engaged. The Questions page ensures student reading comprehension and grasp of key points. The Vocabulary page introduces and explains new words, phrases, and/or institutions students may not have been familiar with. The Quotes page challenges students to write what a famous quote by the subject means to them. The Great Americans Series is available individually or in bundles, making great bell work. An Answer Key is provided with each worksheet.

Bundle Pack - Includes 7 individual assignments - one for each continent.

Each assignment includes a quick 2 paragraph reading with 3 questions for students to respond to.

Written at a 5th-grade level for English Language Learners.

Industrial Revolution Titans: Heroes or Villains? (Reading Comprehension & Discussion Guide)

Unleash a debate about the most influential figures of the Industrial Revolution! This comprehensive reading comprehension worksheet dives deep into the lives and legacies of 10 key figures, exploring their contributions, controversies, and lasting impact on society. Were they visionary leaders or ruthless exploiters?

What's Included:

• 10 engaging reading passages on:
  • J.P. Morgan: The financial titan who shaped the American economy.
  • Henry Ford: The automotive pioneer who revolutionized manufacturing.
  • Alexander Graham Bell: The inventor who transformed communication.
  • Cornelius Vanderbilt: The railroad magnate who connected the nation.
  • Andrew Carnegie: The steel tycoon whose legacy is both celebrated and criticized.
  • The Wright Brothers: The aviation pioneers who took flight.
  • John D. Rockefeller: The oil tycoon and controversial monopolist.
  • Eugene V. Debs: The labor leader and socialist who fought for workers' rights.
  • The Kellogg Brothers: The cereal entrepreneurs who revolutionized breakfast.
  • Thomas Edison: The prolific inventor who lit up the world.
• A primary source excerpt for each figure, providing authentic historical context.
• Multiple-choice, matching, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions designed to assess reading comprehension, critical thinking, and historical analysis skills.
• A detailed answer key for easy grading.

Learning Objectives:

• Students will analyze the impact of key figures on the Industrial Revolution.
• Students will evaluate the ethical implications of business practices during this era.
• Students will understand the concept of monopolies and their effects on society.
• Students will develop critical thinking skills by analyzing primary sources and considering multiple perspectives.
• Students will engage in historical debate by evaluating the complex legacies of these figures.

Common Core Standards Addressed:

• RI.5.1-6.1: Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly and inferences drawn from the text.
• RI.5.2-6.2: Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, providing an objective summary of the text.
• RI.5.3-6.3: Analyze in detail the structure of a specific passage in a text, including how it contributes to the overall purpose of the text.
• RI.5.6-6.6: Explain how an author's point of view or purpose shapes the content of a text.
• SS.5.7-6.7: Explain the impact of technological innovations and business leaders on the development of the United States in the 19th century.

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Are you looking for St Patrick's Day activities that are engaging and fun? Do you want to motivate your students to learn? Then download this St Patrick's Day Activity Bundle! With 3 fun games and a research WebQuest, there is surely something for everyone!

WEBQUEST

This comprehensive research project allows students to explore the history of the holiday, traditions, folklore, leprechauns, and more! This activity is perfect for the day before or after break, small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more!

When you purchase this scavenger hunt resource, you'll receive the activity in both print and digital formats. The research questions provided allow for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can even use this lesson as a fun team building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about spring holidays with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

TRIVIA GAMES

These comprehensive activities allow students to explore the history of this holiday, traditions, folklore, leprechauns, and more! The games are perfect for the week of St Patrick's Day, small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more! This engaging NO PREP resource comes with 45+ multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. Games can be played in small groups or with the full class. A handout is included for quiet seatwork, homework, or emergency sub plans!

➟ How this resource helps you:

• Students will learn a lot about St Patrick's Day
• The 3 engaging games keep students interested and motivated
• The additional hand-out is great for a sub-plan
• NO PREP and very few resources needed (whiteboard, printouts, marker, possibly dice)

➟ This resource includes:

• 45+ unique multiple-choice trivia questions
• Instructions on how to play 3 different trivia games
• Answers (answers to each question are in BOLD)
• Extra handout without answers
• WebQuest/scavenger hunt with relevant questions (The URLs provided in this WebQuest are not 'live.' They are kept very simple so as students can easily type the URLs in the search bar to hunt for their answers). Text boxes are all set, ready to go!
• Reflection questions
• Terms of Use

➟ How to use this resource:

• For a classroom party
• For sub plans
• When your students need a 'brain break'
• And more!

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Great Americans who have shaped the arts, sciences, sports, and history of our nation and culture get lost in time. This bundle of Great American women biographies and worksheets is an easy-to-read 200-word Biography of just the highlights of each subject's life designed to keep young readers engaged. The Questions page ensures student reading comprehension and grasp of key points. The Vocabulary page introduces and explains new words, phrases, and/or institutions students may not have been familiar with. The Quotes page challenges students to write what a famous quote by the subject means to them. The Great Americans Series is available individually or in bundles, making great bell work. An Answer Key is provided with each worksheet.

This bundle features six engaging assignments, each exploring key themes from this important era in U.S. history.

Designed for 7th-grade students, these activities are thoughtfully crafted to enhance learning and comprehension.

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Captivate students with the Cold War's chilling legacy: Unmasking the Atomic Age & Its Unfolding Story in 10 Dynamic Articles!

Boost Engagement, Drive Discussion, & Spark Critical Thinking:

• Concise, captivating articles: Perfect for quick takeaways or in-depth dives into crucial Cold War moments and consequences.
• Diverse perspectives: Unravel the era's complexities through the lens of Hiroshima & Nagasaki, Mutually Assured Destruction, Eisenhower's "Atoms for Peace," and more.
• Critical thinking prompts & lively debate starters: Ignite classroom discussions and guide students to analyze historical events, ethical dilemmas, and current nuclear debates.
• Teacher-friendly & time-saving: Ready-to-use, high-quality materials that seamlessly integrate into your curriculum.

Unveil the Full Scope of the Cold War's Nuclear Legacy:

• From the chilling origins of the arms race to the hopeful possibilities of a nuclear-free world, these articles explore:
  • Hiroshima & Nagasaki's haunting legacy: Witness the bombings' impact, the birth of the arms race, and the dawn of the "Atomic Age."
  • Living under the chilling MAD umbrella: Unravel the delicate balance of power, the chilling reality of Mutually Assured Destruction, and its psychological effects.
  • Eisenhower's "Atoms for Peace" dream: Explore the peaceful atom initiative, ongoing proliferation concerns, and the challenges of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
  • Beyond the Big Two: Unpacking Britain, France, and the expanding nuclear club: Discover other countries' nuclear programs, their motivations, and their impact on the global balance.
  • Hiding from Armageddon: Civil defense's dark chapter: Examine bomb shelters, drills, public education campaigns, and the societal fear of nuclear war.
  • Brinkmanship at its peak: Cuban Missile Crisis' hair-trigger tension: Analyze the chilling days, potential consequences, and the crucial shift towards détente.
  • From Hawks to Doves: Scientists & activists raise the voice of conscience: Spotlight the crucial roles in raising awareness, sparking ethical debates, and driving the anti-nuclear movement.
  • Star Wars to tear down this wall: Reagan's SDI & the Cold War's final act: Unmask the ambitious Strategic Defense Initiative and its unexpected influence on the era's dramatic conclusion.
  • Chernobyl, Fukushima, and beyond: Nuclear accidents' stark lessons: Analyze the human and environmental costs, ongoing safety challenges, and future prevention efforts.
  • Disarming the future: A world beyond the bomb? Explore current disarmament efforts, the challenges of rogue states, and the hopeful possibilities of a nuclear-free world.

Invest in this bundle and empower your students to:

• Uncover the Cold War's nuclear legacy: From its chilling origins to its ongoing challenges and hopeful possibilities.
• Engage in informed discussions: Analyze historical events, ethical dilemmas, and current debates surrounding nuclear weapons.
• Contribute to a safer future: Understand the importance of disarmament, non-proliferation, and building a world free from the nuclear threat.

Ready to dive deeper? Click "Add to Cart" and ignite a journey through the Cold War's nuclear shadow, towards a brighter, more peaceful future!

Are you looking to build classroom community? Do you want to learn about your students? Do you struggle to get them to talk and interact with each other? Then download this no prep Back to School Bundle Getting to Know You Brainstorming Activities, Line Up Game! These games and activities can also be played throughout the year!

Line-Up!

With this resource, students will be given instructions on how to make a line in a variety of fun ways. They must use teamwork, talk with each other, sometimes communicate without talking, and rearrange themselves according to the prompt. Perfect for back to school, brain breaks, or just for fun!

Examples:

Line Up....

• In order of how many shoes you have.
• Based on how many times you have checked social media today (from fewest to most).
• In order of how many hours of sleep you get on a school night.
• In alphabetical order of your favorite color.
• And so many more!!

Getting to Know You Brainstorming Activity

With this engaging no-prep activity, students brainstorm responses for each letter of the alphabet. Questions include sharing about themselves, their likes and dislikes, what they enjoy about school, and things they want to accomplish in their life (aka, a bucket list). 

Brainstorming Activity - What do you want to learn, do, and experience this year?

In this no-prep activity, students brainstorm things they want to learn, do or experience this school year for each letter of the alphabet. They can plan, brainstorm, practice future tense, and think ahead about all the fun things to come this school year. Working in small groups or individually, students will surely enjoy this simple activity.

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Great Americans who have shaped the arts, sciences, sports, and history of our nation and culture get lost in time. The Great Americans Series of Biographies and Worksheets is an easy-to-read 200-word Biography of just the highlights of each subject's life designed to keep young readers engaged. The Questions page ensures student reading comprehension and grasp of key points. The Vocabulary page introduces and explains new words, phrases, and/or institutions students may not have been familiar with. The Quotes page challenges students to write what a famous quote by the subject means to them. The Great Americans Series is available individually or in bundles, making great bell work. An Answer Key is provided with each worksheet.

The US Wars in the Middle East: A Comprehensive Reading Comprehension Bundle

Unravel the complexities of the US Wars in the Middle East with this comprehensive reading comprehension bundle. Dive deep into 17 engaging worksheets, covering the Afghanistan War, the Iraq War, and the broader War on Terror.

Empower your students to:

• Analyze the causes and consequences of these conflicts.
• Examine the experiences of soldiers and civilians caught in the crossfire.
• Explore the impact of these wars on the region and the world.

Each worksheet includes:

• Informative Text Passage: Packed with essential details and historical context.
• Varied Question Types: Multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions promote critical thinking, analysis, and evaluation.
• Primary Source Analysis: Students will grapple with excerpts from historical speeches or firsthand accounts.
• Answer Key: Save valuable time with a comprehensive answer key for easy grading.

Learning Objectives:

• Analyze the historical context and motivations behind US interventions in the Middle East.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of different military strategies.
• Consider the human cost of war on both soldiers and civilians.
• Examine the long-term consequences of war for regional stability and global security.
• Develop critical thinking skills to analyze media portrayals of war.

Common Core Standards Aligned:

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.1 Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of complex ideas.
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.2 Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source.
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.3 Evaluate various explanations for causes of events.
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.6 Evaluate authors' differing points of view on the same historical event or issue.

Overview of Worksheets:
This bundle offers a rich tapestry of topics, including:

• The Afghanistan War: Causes, key battles, impact on Afghan society, challenges of the war, and the long-term consequences for the region.
• The Iraq War: Reasons for invasion, search for WMDs, major events, human cost, rise of sectarian violence, and the US withdrawal.
• The War on Terror: Origins, strategies, impact on civil liberties, and ongoing debates.
• The Broader Impact: Global consequences of the wars, media portrayals, and the long shadow of war on the US and the Middle East.

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