$5 - $10 Social Studies & History Google Apps (by date, latest first)

This resource includes an English and Spanish version of the International Women’s Day PowerPoint Presentation and Decor. These are perfect for your bilingual or dual-language classrooms. Promote critical thinking and meaningful discussions with your students this International Women's Day using this engaging PowerPoint presentation and decor pack. Designed to foster reflection, this resource helps students explore the rich history and significance of International Women's Day through interactive slides and thought-provoking questions. Each slide delves into important topics, from women's historical and modern roles to stereotypes, gender equality, and beyond. Students will also have the opportunity to reflect on women who inspire them, whether a family member or a public figure, sparking personal connections to the celebration.

Set the tone with vibrant classroom decorations that create an empowering atmosphere. This resource is perfect for creating a lively and inclusive environment for your class or the entire school, ensuring that all women are celebrated, recognized, and honored.

Ideal for bulletin boards or classroom doors, the decor helps students not only engage with the content but also immerse themselves in a space filled with energy, celebration, and respect. Inspire a sense of unity and appreciation from the moment they step into the classroom.

When students, colleagues, or parents see the decorated room, they'll immediately know they're part of a special event focused on equality, human rights, and the achievements of women.

The two resources I am including in this bundle are sold separately. Below is the list of what you will receive. You can click on each link to read a detailed description of each product.

This resource includes:

• Slide 1: International Women’s Day (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 2: Why We Celebrate International Women’s Day (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 3: History International Women’s Day - Part I (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 4: History International Women’s Day - Part II (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 5: History International Women’s Day - Part III (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 6: Women’s Role In The Past (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 7: Women’s Role In The Present (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 8: Inspiring Women (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 9: How to Promote Gender Equality (Women - Men) (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 10: I Don't Stereotype Women (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 11: We Have Learned About - International Women's Day (English and Spanish Version)

**Decor: **(English and Spanish Version)

• Letters (Happy Women's Day):

  • Large Size: 1 letter per page (14 pages in color)
  • Medium Size: 2 letters per page (7 pages in color)
  • Small Size: 6 letters per page (4 pages in color)

• Decor Dots: 18 colorful designs

• Poster Cards: 6 half pages in color

Presentations Formats:

• Powerpoint
• PDF
• Google Slides
• Keynote
• JPG images

Happy Women’s Day!

Este paquete esencial sobre Racismo y Antirracismo proporciona un conjunto poderoso de recursos para ayudar a los niños a comprender conceptos complejos como el racismo, el color de piel y el antirracismo de una manera apropiada para su edad. Incluye una presentacion en PowerPoint, hojas de trabajo interactivas y una actividad de autorretrato que fomenta la empatía y la auto-reflexión. Con estas herramientas podrás guiar a los estudiantes en la comprensión de la igualdad, el respeto y la importancia de defenderse contra el racismo.

¿Por Qué Usar Este Recurso?

Enseñar a los niños sobre el racismo y la igualdad sienta las bases para un mundo más inclusivo. Este paquete te proporciona los materiales para facilitar discusiones honestas y significativas sobre las diferencias raciales, la empatía y la justicia, creando un espacio seguro para que los estudiantes exploren sus propias identidades y aprendan a valorar a los demás. Estas actividades no solo fomentan la conciencia, sino también un compromiso con el respeto que los estudiantes podrán llevar adelante en sus vidas.

¿Qué Habilidades Desarrollan los Estudiantes con Este Recurso?

• Empatía y Respeto: Al discutir sobre el color de piel y las experiencias con el racismo, los estudiantes desarrollan empatía y aprenden a ver el mundo desde la perspectiva de otros.
• Pensamiento Crítico: Las hojas de trabajo interactivas motivan a los estudiantes a pensar de manera crítica sobre los temas raciales, promoviendo conversaciones que desafían estereotipos y malentendidos.
• Conciencia Social: A través de actividades atractivas, los niños comprenden el impacto social de la discriminación y el valor de defender la igualdad.
• Auto-reflexión: La actividad de autorretrato promueve la reflexión personal sobre la identidad, ayudando a los estudiantes a apreciar su singularidad mientras valoran a los demás.

Este paquete sobre Racismo, Color de Piel y Antirracismo no solo enseña, sino que inspira a los jóvenes a construir un mundo que valore a cada individuo por igual. Perfecto para educadores dedicados a fomentar un futuro basado en el respeto y la inclusión.

Esta colección incluye los siguientes recursos:

• Recurso 1: Racismo (Color de Piel) Antirracismo Presentación PowerPoint
• Recurso 2: Racismo (Color de Piel) Antirracismo Actividad
• Recurso 3: Racismo y Antirracismo | Manualidad Autorretrato

¡Disfruta de la enseñanza de la igualdad racial!

This essential Racism and Antiracism Collection BUNDLE provides a powerful suite of resources to help children grasp complex concepts like racism, skin color, and anti-racism in an age-appropriate way. It includes a PowerPoint presentation, interactive worksheets, and an engaging self-portrait craft to encourage self-reflection and empathy. With these tools, educators can guide students in understanding equality, respect, and the importance of standing up against racism.

Why Should You Use This?

Teaching children about racism and equality lays the foundation for a more inclusive world. This bundle gives you the materials to facilitate honest, meaningful discussions on racial differences, empathy, and fairness. It creates a safe space for students to explore their identities and learn to appreciate others. These activities foster awareness and a commitment to respect, which students can carry forward in life.

What Skills Are Students Working on with This Resource?

• Empathy and Respect: By discussing skin color and experiences with racism, students develop empathy and learn to see the world from others' perspectives.
• Critical Thinking: The interactive worksheets encourage students to think critically about racial issues, promoting discussions that challenge stereotypes and misconceptions.
• Social Awareness: Through engaging activities, children learn the social impact of discrimination and the value of standing up for equality.
• Self-Reflection: The self-portrait craft encourages personal reflection on identity, helping students appreciate their uniqueness while valuing others.

This collection includes the following resources:

• Resource 1: Racism (Skin Color) Antiracism PowerPoint Presentation
• Resource 2: Racism (Skin Color) Antiracism PowerPoint Presentation
• Resource 3: Racism (Skin Color) Antiracism Self-Portrait Craft

This resource includes an English and Spanish version of Racism Skin Color, Antracism PowerPoint Presentation. This comprehensive educational resource simplifies teaching about racism, anti-racism, and racial justice, offering a time-saving solution for you. It equips students with a profound understanding of racism and the importance of promoting equality and racial justice from an early age. The resource includes critical thinking questions and reflection prompts that guide students in recognizing their role in fostering a more equitable society. By encouraging proactive engagement and self-reflection, this resource provides essential tools for addressing racism and advocating for social change, empowering students to contribute effectively to a just and inclusive world.

By using this resource, you will help your students:

• Understand Racism: Learn the meaning and impact of racism and why it's crucial to address it.
• Embrace Diversity: Recognize and appreciate the richness of racial and cultural differences.
• Foster Reflection: Reflect on how their actions and ideas can contribute to combating racism now and in the future.
• Promote Equality: Develop an anti-racist mindset and advocacy skills for racial justice.

This resource supports your teaching by guiding students to see the importance of their role in creating a more equitable society. It encourages a proactive approach to understanding and addressing racism, equipping them with the tools to make a difference.

The two resources I am including in this bundle are sold separately. Below is the list of what you will receive. You can click on each link to read a detailed description of each product.

This resource includes:

• Page 1: What is Race? (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 2: Race - Racism (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 3: Racial Prejudice & Discriminatory Behaviors (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 4: There Are Different Types of Racism (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 5: Strategies to Take Action Against Any Type of Racism (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 6: What is Anti-Racism? (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 7: Racial Justice and Equality (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 8: Racial Diversity (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 9: I am Anti-Racist (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 10: Anti-Racism Practice (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 11: We Have Learnt About Racism and Anti-racism (English and Spanish Version)

Enjoy Teaching Racial Equality and Anti-Racism!

This resource includes an English and Spanish version of the Black History Month PowerPoint Presentation. These are perfect for your bilingual or dual-language classrooms and schools! This presentation aims to explain in a simple, reflective, and child-friendly manner the true meaning of BHM to children. Each slide is designed for students to understand and relate history to their reality and experiences. Engage your students in the history of BHM through these slides; they will have the opportunity to clarify and reflect on everything this implies. Help them understand why it is important to preserve and honor this date.

The objective of this presentation is to inspire children to follow the example provided by each of the figures of BHM, understanding why courage, resilience, and leadership are essential in life to achieve their dreams.

Children will learn to value and respect not only their own culture but also that of others. They will discover the reasons behind this event and its purpose.

The two resources I am including in this bundle are sold separately. Below is the list of what you will receive. You can click on each link to read a detailed description of each product.

This resource includes:

• Slide 1: What is Black History Month? (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 2: How Black History Month Started and Grew (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 3: Carter G. Woodson (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 4: Notable Figures Part I (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 5: Notable Figures Part II (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 6: Civil Rights Movements (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 7: African-American Culture (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 8: Most Famous African-American Traditions (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 9: Diversity and Unity (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 10: Celebrate Black History Month (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 11: Black History Month Reflections (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 12: Key Values of Black History Month Figures (English and Spanish Version
• Slide 13: We have learned about - Black History Month (English and Spanish Version)

Formats:

• Powerpoint
• PDF
• Google Slides
• Keynote
• JPG images

Happy Black History Month, and Enjoy teaching your kids beyond the facts!

Este paquete Pearl Harbor está diseñado para enriquecer la comprensión de los estudiantes a través de la reflexión, el pensamiento crítico y actividades atractivas. Este conjunto de recursos, todo en uno, es perfecto para los maestros que deseen dar vida a la historia de una forma muy simple en su clase. La colección comienza con una presentación informativa en PowerPoint que capta la atención de los estudiantes a la vez que cubre detalles históricos clave. Acompañada de preguntas para la reflexión y el debate, esta presentación prepara el terreno para una exploración más profunda y un pensamiento crítico sobre Pearl Harbor. Es una forma ideal de iniciar debates significativos en clase y de involucrar a los estudiantes en un análisis reflexivo.

La actividad del Día de Pearl Harbor ofrece un enfoque polifacético del aprendizaje. Este recurso combina la lectura, la escritura, el dibujo y las manualidades para garantizar una comprensión profunda de Pearl Harbor.

La actividad de escritura reflexiva sobre Pearl Harbor anima a los estudiantes a procesar sus conocimientos a través de la escritura reflexiva y las manualidades. Este recurso ayuda a los estudiantes a articular sus pensamientos sobre Pearl Harbor, promoviendo una conexión personal con los acontecimientos históricos y profundizando su comprensión.

Este paquete no sólo proporciona un enfoque completo para la enseñanza de Pearl Harbor, sino que también promueve el pensamiento crítico al desafiar a los estudiantes a reflexionar y comprometerse con la historia. Transforma tus lecciones sobre Pearl Harbor con este atractivo y reflexivo paquete y dale vida a la historia en tu clase hoy mismo.

Esta colección incluye:

• Recurso 1: Pearl Harbor Presentación PowerPoint in SPANISH, Reflection and Discussion Q's
• Recurso 2: Día Pearl Harbor Actividad, Pearl Harbor Day Spanish, Reading, Writing and Craft
• Recurso 3: Pearl Harbor Manualidad Actividad de Escritura Reflexiva

¡Disfruta con tus estudiantes de esta colección del Día de Pearl Harbor!

The Pearl Harbor Bundle enriches students' understanding through reflection, critical thinking, and engaging activities. This all-in-one resource set is perfect for educators aiming to make history come alive in the classroom. The collection begins with an informative PowerPoint presentation that captures students' attention while covering key historical details. Accompanied by reflection and discussion questions, this presentation sets the stage for deeper exploration and critical thinking about Pearl Harbor. It’s an ideal way to initiate meaningful class discussions and engage students in thoughtful analysis.

The Pearl Harbor Activity offers a multifaceted approach to learning. This resource combines reading, writing, drawing, and crafting to ensure a thorough understanding of Pearl Harbor.

The Pearl Harbor Craft Reflective Writing Activity encourages students to process their understanding through reflective writing and crafting. This resource helps students articulate their thoughts on Pearl Harbor, promoting a personal connection to historical events and deepening their comprehension.

This bundle not only provides a well-rounded approach to teaching Pearl Harbor but also promotes critical thinking by challenging students to reflect and engage with history. Transform your Pearl Harbor lessons with this engaging and reflective bundle, and bring history to life in your classroom today.

This collection includes:

• Resource 1: Pearl Harbor PowerPoint Presentation, Reflection, and Discussion Questions
• Resource 2: Pearl Harbor Day Reading, Writing, Drawing, and Craft Activity
• Resource 3: Pearl Harbor Craft Reflective Writing Activity

Enjoy this Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Collection!

This resource includes an English and Spanish version of the International Peace Day - PowerPoint Presentation. These are perfect for your bilingual or dual-language classrooms and schools!

This presentation is designed for children to connect the history of Pearl Harbor and relate it to their own lives. This resource approaches this historical event through reflection and learning with the goal of promoting peace and dialogue, even in the face of differences. This amazing resource offers an excellent opportunity to present and develop unique, real-life ideas for our students.

Each slide provides a straightforward, child-friendly description of the history and the most significant facts related to what happened in Pearl Harbor. Additionally, it helps children understand the concept of conflict's historical and contemporary existence, emphasizing the importance of its prevention and solution.

Your students will find this event easy to comprehend and will be able to learn unique lessons from it for their lives.

The two resources I am including in this bundle are sold separately. Below is the list of what you will receive. You can click on each link to read a detailed description of each product.

This resource includes:

• Slide 1: What is Pearl Harbor Day? (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 2: Pearl Harbor Attack - Part I (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 3: Pearl Harbor Attack Part II (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 4: Where is Pearl Harbor? (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 5: Why Japan Attacked Pearl Harbor? (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 6: Life in Hawaii After the Attack (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 7: Heroes of Pearl Harbor (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 8: USS Arizona Memorial (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 9: Lessons Learned from Pearl Harbor (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 10: How We Remember Pearl Harbor (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 11: Pearl Harbor Reflections (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 12: We Have Learned About ... Pearl Harbor Day (English and Spanish Version)

Formats:

• Powerpoint
• PDF
• Google Slides
• Keynote
• JPG images

Enjoy this Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Resource!

Don't miss out on engaging, educational fun this Black History Month! The Ultimate Black History Month Bundle is your one-stop shop for jam-packed learning experiences for students in grades 3-8.
This incredible bundle is packed with:

• Fun and Interactive Activity Worksheets: Keep students engaged with a variety of activities that reinforce core learning concepts. From crosswords and puzzles to creative writing prompts and timeline building, these worksheets make Black history come alive!
• Captivating Google Slides Presentations: Bring Black history to life with visually-stunning Google Slides presentations. Packed with informative text, powerful images, and thought-provoking questions, these presentations will spark curiosity and ignite discussions in your classroom.

The Ultimate Black History Month Bundle benefits students by:

• Making Learning FUN! Engaging activities keep students motivated and interested in the rich history and culture of Black Americans.
• Building Core Skills: Activities are designed to reinforce reading comprehension, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Promoting Diversity and Inclusion: Students gain a deeper understanding of the contributions of Black Americans throughout history, fostering a more inclusive learning environment.

This bundle is perfect for:

• Teachers: Looking for ready-made, engaging Black History Month activities? This bundle is your time-saver!
• Homeschoolers: Provide a well-rounded Black history curriculum for your child.
• Parents: Supplement classroom learning and create enriching Black history learning experiences at home.

Get your Ultimate Black History Month Bundle today and watch your students blossom as they explore the power and importance of Black history!

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Have your students explore the Protest Movements of the 1960’s by becoming an author of a textbook; whose job is to research, write, and creatively craft a chapter that will both inform and engage its readers regarding a protest movement of this era of time. Using Google Slides, students will be assigned one of the six following protest movements from which to research and create their chapter on:

• The United Farm Workers (UFW)
• The Anti-Vietnam War movement
• The Women’s movement
• The Gay Rights movement
• The Environmental movement
• The American Indian movement (AIM)

Using an inquiry based approach, the accompanied Slide Presentation will first have students explore the cause and effect relationship of how these protest movements came to exist in America during this period of time. The latter portion of the presentation will provide students with an overview of the chapter project with student examples. The final activity will involve students sharing their chapter with their classmates, and completing a Venn Diagram that will serve to critically compare the six different protest movements.

This lesson/project easily lends itself to having a sub take over as well!

If you liked this lesson see other related 'Government' lessons here:

• Controversy and the Criminal Justice System (Eric Garner Case)
• The 'Bill of Rights' Time Travel
• César Chavez: Analyzing Primary Sources
• Mock Trial: Class Preparation (MY BEST SELLER)!
• Analyzing The Declaration of Independence & the U.S. Constitution
• Post Zombie Apocalypse: What Form of Government Would YOU Create?

Students will go back into time (1950s & 60s) and;

• Analyze primary sources & make conclusions about various events. 
• Recognize how American life and culture changed throughout the decade.
• Identify specific examples of ‘conformity’ and ‘counter-culture’ & its’ causal relationships. 

FOUR Optional Historical Thinking activities include;

CHOICE #1: Analyze 1950s T.V shows/commercials

• How does this TV show define or portray family?
• In what ways does the show reinforce cultural codes or stereotypes of the American Family?
• What messages or underlying themes does the TV show mostly want its viewers to understand? How do you know?

CHOICE #2: Debate Women’s Beauty Pageants

• How does this TV show define or portray family?
• According to this source, why are some women protesting the ‘Miss World Beauty Pageant’?
• Be prepared to analyze a statement on the next slide, & formulate a supporting argument.

CHOICE #3: Compare teenagers Pre-WWII V. 1950s

• Analyze primary sources that depict teenagers before World War II and in the 1950s.
• For each set of images, you will consider the questions & draw comparisons.

CHOICE #4: Consumer Simulation- Sears Catalog

• Ss will go back into time (1956) & will have purchased a brand new Levittown home! Upon moving to the suburbs, they will need to fill their home with clothes & furniture using the Sears Catalog. Be careful with the budget as life events & circumstances can change!

This Resource Includes:

• Teacher Reference Guide
• 66 Google Slide Presentation & Guided Notes (Answer Key)
• Four Optional Extension Activities
• Sears Catalog

If you liked this lesson see other related lessons & activities here:

• Protest Movements of the 1960's: E-Chapter Textbook Project
• César Chavez: Analyzing Primary Sources
• The Cold War and Vietnam
• Hot War Turns into the Cold War

Through the critical analysis of primary sources, this unique lesson will have students explore how Native American residential schools in the United States served as sites of both cultural loss and cultural persistence.

Using primary sources, the gallery walk begins in the early beginnings of the residential school experience with the first school opening its’ doors at Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and then carries on to present-day issues. This resource will bring the photographs to life as students will be provided with additional background information that will come in the form of first hand accounts and testimonies of the people who experienced the residential schools. Critical thinking and discussion is promoted throughout the lesson.

Materials Include:

• Teacher Reference Guide
• 62 Slide Presentation (NEW ABRIDGED SHORTER VERSION ALSO AVAILABLE WITH THIS PURCHASE)
• Graphic Organizer
• 20 Primary Sources Photographs
• Optional Debate Activity: ‘Should Native American mascots be removed from sports teams?

If you liked this lesson see other related 'Civil Rights' lessons here:

• Journey Through the Civil Rights Movement: Gallery Walk
• RETHINKING HISTORY- Through the Narratives of Christopher Columbus
• American Japanese Internment: Analyzing Primary Sources
• César Chavez: Analyzing Primary Sources
• Unit BUNDLE- Reconstruction, Jim Crow & the KKK
• Jim Crow: Separate and Unequal
• Civil Rights Movements: Then and Today
• The Ku Klux Klan: The Past & Today
• Proposing a 28th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
• 'The Quotable Rebel' Activity: Classroom Wall Posters
• Women Suffrage: Iron Jawed Angels

Are you looking to engage your students in the study of different forms of GOVERNMENT?

This Post-Zombie Apocalypse simulation is the perfect way to get your students excited and engaged with

1) learning about different forms of government &

2) Applying this knowledge and creating their own form of government.

The slide presentation will guide both the teacher and the student through note-taking, student discussions/debate, and activities.

If you liked this lesson, see other related 'Government' lessons here:

• Mock Trial: Class Preparation (My BEST Seller)
• The Debate on Affirmative Action: Exploring Two Sides of the Issue
• Controversy and the Criminal Justice System (Eric Garner Case)
• The 'Bill of Rights' Time Travel
• YOU Be the Judge: Analyzing Supreme Court Decisions
• Proposing a 28th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
• Analyzing the Declaration of Independence & U.S. Constitution

Have your students see themselves through the lens of an investigator, exploring a complex and important inquiry…. ‘What factors caused the Great Depression’? Students, or your class investigators, will examine a variety of context clues and information that will help them solve this question. Students will identify the causal clues along with its effects, and then create a ‘LOOP’ (web) diagram that will serve to demonstrate their understandings of how these underlying causes interconnect with one another. This unit will prompt your students to become active learners in their pursuit of solving the mystery.

*This unit will have students explore dynamics of the 1920's, Great Depression, and the New Deal.

In addition, there are 3 optional extension activities to choose from:

1. Comparing advertising from the 1920's to today, and filling out a Venn diagram.
2. Listening to FDR's first fire side chat, and answering comprehension questions.
3. New Deal Matching Game: Analyzing & matching New Deal programs with the problems they attempted to address.

Materials:

• Teacher Reference Guide

• Google Slide Presentation with engaging & informative video clips
• Guided Notes
• Loop Diagram (Web) Grading Rubrics
• New Deal Matching Game 

• Answer Key

Time Frame: 1.5- 2 weeks (1 hr class periods)

If you liked this lesson see other related lessons here:

• Child Labor: Comparing Industrial Era to Today
• Intro to Economics: Needs V. Wants
• Post Zombie Apocalypse: What Form of Government Would YOU Create?
• American Imperialism Interactive Notebook [UNIT]
• FDR & The New Deal Matching Game [Included in this resource] (FREEBIE)

The 1920's, The Great Depression, The New Deal

Begin your study of the Civil Rights Movement in a powerful way by having students participate in a gallery walk activity. Using primary sourced drawings and photographs, the gallery walk begins in Africa, and moves through slavery, the Reconstruction and Jim Crow, and carries on to present-day issues. This lesson will vicariously draw your students into the lives, circumstances, and struggle for social justice of the past and today as they engage in the analysis of primary sources. This unique resource will bring the photographs to life as students will be provided with additional background information that will come in the form of first hand accounts and testimonies of the people who experienced the injustices, and were also social agents of change.

Materials Include:

• Teacher Reference Guide
• 55 Slide Presentation
• Guided Notes Handout
• 20 Primary Sources
• 2 Additional Supplementary Activities (Rosa Parks Scavenger Hunt & 'The Children's March' Video Analysis)

If you liked this lesson see other related lessons here:

• American Japanese Internment
• Unit BUNDLE- Reconstruction, Jim Crow & the KKK
• Jim Crow: Separate and Unequal
• César Chavez: Analyzing Primary Sources
• Women's Suffrage: Iron Jawed Angels (Comparing Sources)
• Civil Rights Movements: Then and Today
• The Ku Klux Klan: The Past & Today
• Proposing a 28th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
• 'The Quotable Rebel' Activity: First Day of School

Interactive Notebooks are an effective, creative & engaging way to encourage your students to take an active role in their learning process. This unit on U.S. Imperialism will invite students to take a journey through time—having them critically explore colonialism from a variety of perspectives through the analysis of primary sourced based materials. Students will demonstrate their understandings through hands-on projects and discussion pieces. The graphic organizers and foldables in this resource are designed to be folded, cut, glued, & written upon in effort to enhance your instruction of history. A summative multiple choice assessment is included!

Materials:

• Teacher Reference Guide
• Slide Presentation (91 Slides) with video clips
• Interactive Notebook Student Handouts
• Secondary Sources: ‘A Peoples’ History’ & a chapter from U.S. Textbook
• Unit Exam & Answer Key

Time Frame:

• 1.5 weeks

Topics covered include:

• Japan- ‘Gunboat Diplomacy’
• Alaska- Seward’s Purchase
• Hawaii- Annexation
• Midway Islands
• Cuba- Spanish American War
• Philippines
• Panama Canal & the Obstacles
• China- The Open Door Policy

If you liked this lesson see other related lessons here:

• Native American Residential Schools in the U.S. (Gallery Walk Activity)
• RETHINKING HISTORY- Through the Narratives of Christopher Columbus
• The 'Bill of Rights' Time Travel
• Westward Expansion & the Transcontinental Railway: Exploring Perspectives
• The Cold War and Vietnam

United States Imperialism

This lesson will have students analyze and explore secondary and primary sources of information that pertain to the Japanese- American internment experience in the United States during WWII. Students will critically examine the way in which the internment camps were presented to the public through the portrayal of the U.S. government and their use of propaganda, and from the drawings and paintings of the Japanese-American internees who lived in the camps.

The Slide Presentation is full of interactive visuals, discussion topics & hands-on activities that provoke critical thought, & will encourage students to delve deeper into the ‘politics’ of how history is presented.

Materials Include:

• Teacher Reference Guide
• One 56 Google Slide Presentation
• Guided Notes & Venn Diagram
• Answer Key
• 3 Optional Extension Activities

If you liked this lesson see other related lessons here:

• Causes and Effect: Protest Movements of the 1960's
• The Affirmative Action Debate: Exploring Two Sides of the Issue
• Women Suffrage: Iron Jawed Angel (Comparing Primary & Secondary Sources)
• Journey Through the Civil Rights Gallery Walk
• Native American Boarding Schools
• Civil Rights Movements: Then and Today
• César Chavez: Analyzing Primary Sources

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The Constitution's 27 Amendments read like a tour through American history. This interactive, project-based lesson will provide students with an overview of the 27 Constitutional Amendments in a fun and engaging way! A deeper analysis is also promoted as this lesson is designed to give the teacher flexibility in choosing from a variety of discussion questions that will have students critically think, debate, and apply their understandings to our Constitutional rights. Transform your classroom into Congress, as the final project entails having students create and present a 28th Amendment to members of Congress (their classmates).

Time Frame: 5 to 7 class periods (55 min) contingent upon the degree of classroom discussion, and whether the teacher has by passed any of the discussion topics.

Materials:

• Teacher Instructions
• 1 Slide Presentation (70 slides) with engaging video clips
• HANDOUT #1: Student Guided Notes
• HANDOUT #2: Grading Rubrics
• HANDOUT #3: Members of Congress

Overview of ALL 27th Amendments with compelling discussion/debate questions;

1st Amendment: ‘Tinker V. Des Moines’: Do you think the student’s constitutional rights were violated or not?

14th Amendment: Do you agree or disagree with altering or abolishing the ‘Citizenship’ clause of this amendment?

5th Amendment: Double Jeopardy- why do you think this law exists? Do you think there are any exceptions to this law? Do you agree or disagree with this law?

8th Amendment: What defines ‘Cruel & Unusual Punishment’? Does the provided example constitute a violation of the 8th Amendment?

19th Amendment: Were the suffragists being ‘unpatriotic’ when they continued to picket the White House despite the fact the U.S. joined WWI?

12th Amendment: Do you think the ‘Electoral College’ is fair & democratic?

18th Amendment: Do you agree or disagree with those who wanted to eliminate or place restrictions on alcohol?

If you liked this lesson see other related lessons here:

• The 'Bill of Rights' Time Travel
• Mock Trial: Class Preparation (MY BEST SELLER)
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This lesson will place students in the role of a Supreme Court judge! Students will analyze eight fictitious scenarios based upon actual Supreme Court cases. Drawing upon a judicial mindset-- students are to predict which Constitutional Amendments apply to each case, and then debate the central question of each case. See examples below;

Scenario #2:

• What protection(s)/Amendment(s) are involved?
• Should the students at the high school football game be able to have a public prayer at the games? Explain.
• Did the Court make the right decision? Why or why not?

Scenario #7:

• What protection(s)/Amendment(s) are involved?
• Was is constitutional for the school official to search Sara's purse? Explain.
• Did the Court make the right decision? Why or why not?

This activity can be used in two ways;

1. An assessment- students will apply their prior knowledge concerning the United States’ Constitutional amendments, along with their own ethics and logic, to Supreme Court decisions, or...

2. Application and Understanding: Using the provided cheat sheet, students will be introduced to the Bill of Rights, and its' application to Supreme Court cases.

Materials Include:

• 24 Slide Presentation
• Guided Notes Handout & Answer Key
• 'Bill of Rights' Cheat Sheet

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This resource goes beyond having students simply take notes and restate the different causes leading to the American Revolutionary War. A unique lesson designed to have students participate in the learning process by continually drawing inferences and predictions of how each causal factor worked to increase the tensions between the colonies and Britain. An interactive & discussion based Slide Presentation will encourage students to delve deeper into their analysis.

Two choices of hands-on summative activities;

1. Creating a ‘Loop’ diagram' (web) that will serve to identify the causal factors and how they interconnect with each other.

OR

2. Creating an ‘Unjust-O-Meter’. Students will rate which of the causal factors were the most unjust to the colonists. Each group will defend and present their decisions to their classmates.

Materials:

• Teacher Reference Guide
• Google Slide Presentation
• Guided Notes & Answer Key
• ACTIVITY #1: Loop Diagram (criteria & grading rubrics)
• ACTIVITY #2: Unjust-O-Meter (rating matrix & grading rubrics)

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