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Middle school U.S. History laboratories
CSI ROANOKE! A History Mystery Inquiry Investigation!
Immerse your students in the enigmatic tale of the Roanoke Colony disappearance with our engaging and comprehensive activity package. **Roanoke Colony Investigation Activity**Discover a thoughtfully crafted package designed to ignite your students' investigative spirit. This product offers an interactive approach to history, providing a deep dive into the Roanoke Colony mystery. **Diverse Source Material**Your students will engage with six varied sources, including diary entries, captivating im
Grades:
4th - 12th
History Mystery: Vietnam- The War that was Lost in Our Living Rooms
Your students will become investigators on a history mystery analyzing primary and secondary sources surrounding the United States' involvement in the Vietnam War. This activity includes over a dozen primary and secondary sources set up in 8 investigation stations and students' investigation packet. Teams of students work together to solve the mystery of why the Vietnam War lacked support from many Americans. Includes a PowerPoint for teachers to use for the activity along with answers to the st
Grades:
6th - 12th
The Wright Brothers - Outdoor Learning Lab and Measurement Experiment
This hands-on outdoor learning lab allows students to measure the distance of the Wright Brothers' first flight as a way to bring concrete meaning to an abstract idea (what does 120 feet really look like?).
This product includes:
-welcome letter
-teacher instructions
-necessary materials list (all easy to find and in most classrooms already - things like sidewalk chalk, yard sticks, and a timer of some sort)
-student procedures and expectations
-measurement handout
-suggested resources t
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Grades:
4th - 8th
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American History PERSONALIZED STEM Bundle
This is a PERSONALIZED pack of STEM items from my store with an American History focus. Each of these can also be purchased separately.Includes: Henry Box Brown STEM Engineering Washington Crosses the Delaware STEM Challenge Boston Tea Party STEM Challenge Punch Ball Globe STEM Challenge Build a Pipeline STEM Challenge Working Windmill STEM Challenge Empire State Building STEM Challenge Gateway Arch STEM Challenge Tall Tales STEM Challenges – Set of Five Thanksgiving STEM ChallengesPurchased se
Grades:
4th - 6th
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Trial of Andrew Jackson- No Prep Needed!
This is a scripted trial designed to introduce or review Andrew Jackson's presidency. Students are divided into up to 13 groups to participate in this scripted trial. The trial explores the The Election of 1824, The Battle of New Orleans, The Indian Removal Act, Veto of the Second National Bank, and The Nullification Crisis. Each section of testimony includes visual evidence to support the information presented in the testimony. A vocabulary list, a vocabulary sorting activity, a supplementa
Grades:
7th - 12th
History / Psychology: War Propaganda
This analysis of the mass use of propaganda during war is rich with interesting and insightful details that is certain to provoke energetic classroom discussions. Useful in both an American or World History class, and/ or in a Psychology class, this activity offers a wide-range of perspectives and pieces of evidence for students to closely inspect, evaluate, and discuss. Also included in this analysis are two short assessment pieces that measure reading and listening comprehension skills, as wel
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Boston Tea Party-STEM Activity
A fun, interactive way to get your students excited about the American Revolution! In this quick and easy simulation, students are enlisted by His Majesty, King George III as royal engineers to design a tea crate that can withstand the attacks of the Sons of Liberty! A few simple materials required to create a lasting impression with your students. Compatible with:Road to Revolution coloring notesRoad to Revolution unit slidesBoston Tea Party: Mob EtiquetteSons of Liberty & the Capitol Riots
Grades:
4th - 12th
Barn Quilt Lab
Immerse students in math, science, art and history as they learn about barn quilts and make their own. Great way to utilize cross-curricular knowledge!Included: Research/Information sheet for studentsPaint color list Basic lab sheetRubricYou will need to supply graph paperIf you do not have access to a shop you could pre-cut the boards for students and still use this lab. You could also do this with posterboard or other material. Easy to alter for your specific safety rules/requirements/needsI u
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6th - 12th
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Hidden Figures video viewing worksheets and after activities
Hidden Figures tells the story of three female mathematicians in the early years of the space program. Their contributions to science, technology, engineering and mathematics led to some of NASA’s greatest successes. Hidden Figures is the 2016 PG-rated adaptation of an incredible but true story of Katherine Johnson (Taraji Henson), Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer) and Mary Jackson (Janelle Monáe). The film is set in the early 1960s when workplaces were still segregated. Despite the social and p
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Grades:
6th - 12th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
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Also included in:Â Movie Bundle: video viewing worksheets and afterward activities
*Read Description* GSE Georgia Studies 8th Grade STEM Barrier Islands Erosion
This product will not be updated since I have moved out-of-state and no longer teach this content. I stand by what I have created as being updated per the GSE standards established in 2017.**THIS ITEM IS ALIGNED WITH THE NEW GEORGIA STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE FOR THE 2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR**Thank you for checking out this product!When you purchase this item, you will receive an exciting lesson, simulation, and lab to complete with your students that gives them more insight into the barrier islands.
Grades:
8th
Social Studies (US History) Alphabet Chart Cards - In Cursive and Print
This is a great alphabet line for a social studies classroom! This set focuses on American History! You can choose between cursive or print. Just print (cardstock paper would work best), laminate and cut! These cards will look great hanging above a chalkboard or bulletin board. If you want to use these as part of a social studies word wall, you can add words above each letter card.
This pack includes:
A = abolitionist
B = battle
C = cabin
D = declaration
E = eagle
F = flag
G = gold
H =
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Pioneer Log Cabin Learning Lab and Team Building Activity
**PLEASE NOTE** - to implement this project in your classroom, you will need to have access to enough wooden log building sets (like Lincoln Logs, etc.) for every 2-4 students.
Do your students enjoy learning about pioneer life? This hands-on learning lab will serve as a great culminating activity for your study of these early Americans.
Students will use wooden log building sets in a competition that will focus on utilizing effective teamwork. Lots of fun for your kids!
Included:
Letter o
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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U.S. History Science labs Middle and High School
Your students will learn about science the same way Ben Franklin did -by performing incredible experiments. They also will learn how George Washington was able to send secret codes to the patriots. The lessons are designed that either a history or a science teacher can perform in a traditional classroom.
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Grades:
7th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-PS1-2
Halloween Fun Pumpkin Math Middle School Science and History lab
This lesson has been tested for many years by my middle school students.Part 1The history of pumpkins and the way Native Americans used the Three Sisters method to cultivate this crop.Part 2Detail instructions on how to grow your own pumpkin patchPart 3Lab students will learn how farmers in New England are able to determine the weight of their crops in the field.MaterialsSticky notesScale5 pumpkinsMeasuring tape5 buckets WaterThe Math Concepts Circumference- The distance around your pumpkin. Mea
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Grades:
7th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-LS3-1
Tutorial - Cold War at Home - McCarthyism and the Red Scare
This tutorial is a Student Study Guide on the Cold War at Home: McCarthyism and the Red Scare. It comprises a 13-page Guided Notes Activity Worksheet and a 13-page Teacher’s Answer Key to accompany the Florida Students educational resources tutorial: Cold War at Home: McCarthyism and the Red Scare. The tutorial complies with Florida Benchmark Standards: #SS.912.A.1.3, #SS.912.A.6.8 and #SS.912.A6.10.Benchmark #1: For Florida Benchmark Standard #SS.912.A.1.3, the student will learn to utilize tim
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8th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in:Â Bundle of 3 - McCarthyism & The Rosenberg's - Tutorial & 2 PP
Native American STEM Engineering Birchwood Canoe Middle School Science
Take the classic STEM and use history to bring your students to the next step. Can you build a canoe model similar to the ones used by Native Americans in the NorthEast This lesson is an application of the historical engineering design process It includes engineering, geometry, ratios, and critical thinking skills. MATERIALSRoll birchwood.ScissorsTemplateNeedle and threadCardboardColor pencilsScissorsTapeThis is a completely cross-curricular class lesson for science and history. Students wil
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Also included in:Â Native American Activities Hands on labs to explore history
Civil Rights Events Project
In this free product students will be creating a group presentation that will be presented the rest of the class in a gallery form. Students would be given a civil rights movement event and create a presentation as a group. Each student would give their presentation to other traveling groups that would be responsible for all events. Civil disobedience, Supreme Court decision, Civil Rights leaders and Legislation are researched. This is a fun group grade in which all students in the group have
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8th - 12th
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Native American Acorn Whistle A Fun Lab Middle School science
This is a fun lab to do with your students during the summer at camp. No prep and no cost!! The Wampanoag tribe was friends with the Pilgrims and taught them how to make a whistle if they ever got lost in the woods. The Native Americans utilized these whistles to locate each other during hunting expeditions. A good survival trick especially if you like to hike. The materials are free and students truly enjoy learning how to make the whistles.
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-4
Also included in:Â Environment Habitat, Community and Adaptions Middle School Science
Colonial Butter Making Activity
This cross curricular lesson handout follows the scientific method and allows students to learn about a common chore in Colonial times- making butter!
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Grades:
2nd - 6th
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computer research activities
involve your students in researching information on the internet with these easy to use search tools and charts.
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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Chemistry Supersaturated Solutions-Salt Sticks and Native American Food
Combine Chemistry and History This lab will teach your students one of the six Native American food preservation techniques!!! This is a terrific lab to join forces with your history department to teach the concepts of solutions, solves, solutes, and supersaturated solutions. All materials are found in the kitchen. Included are two reading one about how the Native Americans made salt sticks and the second is a science read. This is a new twist on the classic lab. MATERIALSBowlToothpicksSalt 2
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Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-PS1-4
, MS-PS1-1
Also included in:Â Native American Activities Hands on labs to explore history
CSI Investigation: Elaine Race Massacre
This investigation asks students to dive into the Elaine Race Massacre. Students will examine what ideologies led to the original conflict, what led to over 250 Arkansans' death, as well as how this event changed America and the state of Arkansas forever.
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8th - 12th
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Artifact Analysis Sheet, Can be Used with Multiple Items!
This artifact analysis sheet can be used with multiple items. I designed it for use with River Rocks and used it as part of a literature unit. It could be used with other items since the questions are opinion based and generalized.
Grades:
4th - 6th
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Musical Glasses Ben Franklin armonica Science and History Sound waves
Are you looking for the chance to make history come alive in your classroom? You can share this lesson with your science teacher or perform it in your classroom. Your middle or high school students will build a working glass armonica. A lifelong fan of the song, Franklin played many instruments, including the guitar, harp, and viola da gamba, a cello-like stringed instrument. He even invented one—the glass armonica—after seeing performers make music with glasses of water.Students appreciate h
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Grades:
8th - 11th
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NGSS:
HS-PS4-5
Also included in:Â U.S. History Science labs Middle and High School
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