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Higher education U.S. History independent work packets
Area 51- Conspiracy Theory - Listen, Short Answer, & Paragraph
I used to hate it when students would bring up conspiracy theories like aliens and Area 51, as I thought it was my job to convince them why this was unreasonable, and I didn't always have the context or facts to do that! Sadly, I didn't realize that I was missing a major opportunity to engage their interest. Now, I have a plan and this assignment does the work for me. In addition, this assignment is further important because it is skill-based, and it targets evidence and analysis skills for the
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Tupac- Conspiracy Theory- Listen, Short Answer, & Paragraph
My students are obsessed with conspiracy theories and with Tupac! In fact, I had one of my first truly magical moments in the classroom when I brought in Tupac lyrics. I was surprised that they even knew who he was, but the students' eyes lit up and they were engaged for the first time that year. The students loved Tupac so much that they bought me Tupac & Biggie figurines to sit on my desk. They were trying to tell me something more about this!!! While the assignment is high interest for y
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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"Pleasantville"COMPLETE UNIT EDITABLEActivities,Tests,Essays,AP Style,PowerPoint
TEACH ACADEMIC AND CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS USING FILMA 91 page COMPLETE unit on the film! It is the perfect film to use in an English, History, Sociology, Philosophy, and Film course. This unit has the similar set up as all units in the Academic Lessons store. NO "FLUFF": This unit focuses on LITERARY DEVICES, SKILLS APPLICATION, and FILM ANALYSIS. Unit includes viewing guide questions and quizzes, literary analysis activities, and AP style tests and essays. Includes a sample essay. Colored sti
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
Controversy and the Criminal Justice System (Eric Garner Case)
This lesson will have students critically explore a contentious current event issue involving the cases of Michael Brown and Eric Garner. The lesson will invite students to examine the context and controversy that surrounds the two cases, although emphasis will be placed on the Eric Garner case. A thought-provoking Slide Presentation & accompanying handouts will prompt students to analyze a variety of news resources; all of which frame the issue in a particular way, and offer different expla
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
Titanic- Conspiracy Theory- Listen, Short Answer, & Paragraph
I thought I already knew a lot about the Titanic, but I learned a lot more in these two 40 minute podcast episodes. Podcast Episode 1 provides a detailed history lesson about the Titanic including the root causes and the actual crash and sinking event. Episode 2 provides three possible conspiracy theories, everything from insurance fraud, intentional sabotage, and even an evil mummy. My students buy into the task because it is so skeptical and questioning of everything. I buy into this task bec
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Abraham Lincoln and the Fort Sumter Crisis
Students will love investigating the uncovered details that led to the firing on Fort Sumter, plunging the United States into a gruesome Civil War. Students will examine maps, telegrams, military correspondence, messages from Lincoln's cabinet members, Lincoln's Inaugural Address and more as they seek to uncover details about this pivotal moment in American history. Finally students will be asked to provide a written response to summarize the key events.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
United States of America and Canada Reading & SPRITE Activity Set
United States of America and Canada SPRITE Activity SetIntroduce a Geography or other unit on the United States and Canada with this Reading, Organizing, Activity & Writing Set. Use to cover the entire unit or as a packet for absent or homeschool students.All activities require students to think historically and to apply the SPRITE Social Studies categorization method (preferred by universities, but very easy to remember for younger students!). Allow students to work on activities individu
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
Black History Month Independent Critical Thinking Activity
These worksheets would make fantastic additions to any Black History Month unit. They're also great resources for early finishers who need an extra challenge or for no-prep sub days. Includes a reading comprehension activity with tons of fun facts and questions that follow, a vocabulary study, logic puzzles, word searches, a "Would you rather...?" activity, some writing prompts, and 2 coloring pages.
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K - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
The Constitution (1,781 - 1,791) - Complete Unit Plan
Contains everything you need to teach this fascinating topic, including: warm up activities, graphic organizers, primary source analysis, background articles and thought provoking questions/debates such as:1. What is the most important principle of the Constitution?2. Is the Second Amendment more or less necessary today?3. Do checks and balances make government too confusing?4. And so much more!Other Content:1. Origins of our foundational ideas2. Discovering the founding fathers and mothers3. Ar
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The American Revolution (1,750 - 1,783) - Complete Unit Plan
Contains everything you need to teach this fascinating topic, including: warm up activities, graphic organizers, primary source analysis, background articles and thought provoking questions/debates such as:1. What defines a hero? What defines a villain?2. Who was the most significant founding father/mother?3. Should Abigail Adams be called an early feminist?4. And so much more!Other Content:1. Causes of the American Revolution2. Battles of the American Revolution3. "What if?" questions on the Am
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The American Colonies (1,620 - 1,750) - Complete Unit Plan
Contains everything you need to teach this fascinating topic, including: warm up activities, graphic organizers, primary source analysis, background articles and thought provoking questions/debates such as:1. Which was the more successful colony? Jamestown or Plymouth?2. Is the grass always greener on the other side? 3. Was Manifest Destiny a positive belief in history?4. And so much more!Other Content:1. Mapping the 13 Colonies2. Thirteen Colonies Timeline3. Compare and Contrast of the 13 Colon
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Pre-Colonial America (3,000 BCE - 1,620 CE) - Complete Unit Plan
Contains everything you need to teach this fascinating topic, including: warm up activities, graphic organizers, primary source analysis, background articles and thought provoking questions/debates such as:1. Should the New World Have Been Named After Columbus?2. Who Benefitted More from the Columbian Exchange?3. Conquerors, Explorers, or Opportunists?4. And so much more!Other Content:1. Native American Cultures Before 1500 CE2. Positive and Negative Impacts of Exploration3. The Great European M
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Case Files Cracked: A Forensic Science True Crime Reading Comprehension Bundle
Case Files Cracked: A Forensic Science Reading Comprehension Bundle Unravel the mysteries of crime with this captivating bundle of 10 Reading Comprehension Worksheets that delve into the thrilling world of Forensic Science! Students will explore iconic cases like the Boston Marathon bombing and the Unabomber manifesto, analyzing the crucial role of forensic techniques in solving these real-world puzzles.Worksheet Invegstaion Topics:Boston Marathon bombingUnabomber manifestoShoe bomberTylenol p
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Participation in Government Curriculum
This curriculum is 46 assignments that try to engage students in how government connects to their lives. Any of them can be purchased individually, but this bundle is the best deal, as each resource only costs $1.63 each!Week 1: The first 4 assignments have students think about ethics/morals, how government functions invisibly to keep them safe, and the social contract theory and philosophies underlying the U.S. government system. Week 2: Assignments 5-8 are 2 activities about how to influence g
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
14th Amendment and the Equal Protections Clause
This handout has students learn about the 14th Amendment's equal protections clause and then read about and analyze several seminal Supreme Court decisions about the clause including Plessy v. Ferguson and Brown v. Board of Education. They also analyze the stop and frisk policy of the NYPD, the 1964 Civil Rights Act and protected classes, and subsequent Supreme Court cases that relate to it (Lawrence v. Texas, Obergefell v. Hodges, and Bostock v. Clayton County). It ends with asking students to
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Law and Justice Curriculum
US History American Pageant (16th ed.) Chapter Study Guides Chs. 1-41
GUIDED READING AND STUDY GUIDES - A great resource for AP US History students to take notes while reading the latest editions of the American Pageant textbook chapter by chapter. If your school or district uses the American Pageant textbook, use these guides as the basis to start your discussions on each chapter of content! A list of key terms in the chapter is included at the top of each chapter study guide as well as questions below. Each chapter varies in length depending on the breadth of th
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Bill of Rights HyperDoc Digital Student Centered Activity | Google Drive
Your secondary students will be engaged in this engaging, student-centered digital HyperDoc about the Bill of Rights. Students will work at their own pace to complete this digital resource. Perfect for distance learning or when you have a sub!What is a HyperDoc?A HyperDoc is a digital document where all components of a learning cycle have been pulled together into one central location. Activities include:Introduction ReadingAnticipation GuidePolitical Cartoon AnalysisFilm Clip with QuestionsCha
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â The Constitution & Federalism | Unit BUNDLE | Civics | Print & Digital
APUSH Period 7 Historical Document Analysis DBQ HIPP Document Based Question
APUSH Period 9 Historical Document Analysis or Primary Source Analysis. Help your students with analyzing historical documents with this premade set of HIPPing analysis worksheets. This will be a growing bundle. When it is updated, you will receive a notification that more documents have been added. The current list of documents included in this bundle is listed below. There is a mix of written and visual documents with a variety of topics. The current set includes 109 documents.No Prep Required
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Serial Killer: 10 True Crime Forensic Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle
Embark on a captivating journey into the minds of history's most infamous serial killers with this comprehensive reading comprehension bundle. Each worksheet equips students with the tools to critically analyze these complex cases, exploring the lives, crimes, and motivations behind the darkness. Dive deeper into each chilling narrative: Ted Bundy: Anatomy of a Serial Killer: Unravel the psyche of this charismatic yet monstrous figure, examining his early life, chilling crimes, victims' stories
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
A Critical Thinking Activity Bundle about America's Prisons
This is an informational critical thinking bundle all about America's prison system. It works great in a character-building lesson or any unit over restorative justice. Would work well as no-prep sub plan or for your early finishers who need enrichment activities to keep their minds occupied while others are working. Includes a reading comprehension activity, a word search, a vocabulary study, a word unscramble, and a logic puzzle.
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
World War I Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle: Deep Dive into WWI Great War
World War I Reading Comprehension Bundle: Dive Deep into the Great WarThis comprehensive reading comprehension bundle offers a captivating exploration of World War I, delving into its causes, key players, major battles, the experiences of soldiers, and its lasting impact on the world.Bundle Overview:27 Engaging Articles: Each article tackles a specific aspect of WWI, providing a clear and informative overview while piquing student interest.Varied Topics: From the M.A.I.N. causes and the role of
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Supremacy & Commerce Clauses, & 10th Amendment (Distance Learning and COVID-19)
This handout helps students understand the 10th Amendment to the Constitution, the Supremacy Clause, the Commerce Clause, and seminal Supreme Court cases related to these. It includes a final question about COVID-19 in relation to Federal and state powers. It is formatted for Google Classroom.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Law and Justice Curriculum
APUSH Period 6 Document Analysis DBQ HIPP Document Based Question
APUSH Period 8 Historical Document Analysis or Primary Source Analysis. Help your students with analyzing historical documents with this premade set of HIPPing analysis worksheets. This will be a growing bundle. When it is updated, you will receive a notification that more documents have been added. The current list of documents included in this bundle is listed below. There is a mix of written and visual documents with a variety of topics. The current set includes 28 documents.No Prep Required/
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Know Your Rights: Constitution Amendment Reading Comprehension Reading Bundle
Empower Young Citizens with the U.S. Constitution: A Reading Comprehension BundleBring the history and relevance of the U.S. Constitution to life for your students! This engaging bundle of reading comprehension worksheets explores all 27 Amendments, fostering:Solid understanding of each Amendment's content and historical context.Critical thinking skills through analyzing primary sources, answering varied questions, and evaluating arguments.Civic responsibility by examining the connection between
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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