9th Grade U.S. History Resources

This set of 3 Harry S Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan Reading Comprehension Passages with multiple choice and written response questions is an engaging educational resource designed to deepen students’ understanding of these historical events.

Ideal for students in grades 6, 7, and 8, this set offers a detailed exploration of:

• The Truman Doctrine: What was it? This passage looks into the origins and objectives of the Truman Doctrine, explaining how it aimed to contain communism and its influence on global politics.
• The Marshall Plan Students will learn about the European Recovery Program, commonly known as the Marshall Plan, and its significant role in rebuilding European economies after World War II.
• The Impact of The Truman Doctrine The concluding passage examines the long-term effects of the Truman Doctrine on international relations and the Cold War dynamics.

Each passage is followed by 10 questions that test the student’s understanding of the content, with answer keys provided for easy grading.

This reading set can be utilized as a whole-class activity to facilitate rich discussions, or as an independent assignment to reinforce individual learning.

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Make learning about US history between the years of 2000-2016 interesting with this no-prep digital escape game.  The game includes access to a website where your students will hunt for the keys to unlock a set of locks.  Students will need to read the clues very carefully and watch videos, visit websites, and read texts to find the information they need to win the game.  Very easy to use - just send your students to the website and let them work!  Students can play individually or in teams.

Digital escape games are a fun way to start a unit, or to review at the end of a unit.  They can also be used to learn about a cultural or historical event.  This game will have your students reading carefully and paying attention to the smallest details in order to complete the challenge and unlock the locks. 

This item includes:

• Access to a website where your students can play the game
• Complete teacher's guide to playing the game
• Answer key so you can help students if they get stuck!

Your students will enjoy learning without even realizing that they are learning!  The challenging game format will get them excited about finding the code to unlock each lock - and the format of the clues for each lock will have them paying close attention - there's no way to solve the puzzles without being 100% focused!

Please note: the video about Hurricane Katrina does show a dead body floating in the water, face down. Please use your discretion as to whether or not your students are mature enough for this video.

Topics in this game include:

• Iraq War

• The Great Recession

• Election of Obama

• 9/11 attacks

• Hurricane Katrina

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Explore the world of Colonial New England and the Pilgrims with this artifact scavenger hunt. Get students engaged with the historical aspect of Pilgrim artifacts, but also strengthen their inference skills as they connect artifacts with Pilgrim values.

Please see the preview images for the use of the digital and printable activities.

~This product contains: One digital artifact scavenger hunt with graphic organizer One printable artifact scavenger hunt Answer key (possible answers too!)

~How can I use this product? The Scarlet Letter novel study unit (or other Pilgrim/Colonial literature story, such as The Crucible) Studying the history of Colonial New England Fun Thanksgiving Activity Any subject about Pilgrims and Colonies

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Students will work in cooperative learning groups to learn how laws are made in the US and understand the roles each branch of government — legislative, executive and judicial plays in the law-making process. Students will work in cooperatively to complete a How Laws are Made order game. Students will then participate in a reading activity focusing on the roles of the 3 branches of government. This lesson is used to introduce students to the processes of the branches of government in the US.

This lesson includes:

• Detailed Teacher Instructions
• Printable: 3 Branches of Government Article
• Printable: How Laws are Made Article
• How Laws Are Made Introductory Game
• Branches of Government Bookmarks
• 2 Branches of Government Chart for Early Learners (One Full Color to Project, One to Reproduce in Black and White)
• 2 Branches of Government Chart of More Mature Learners (One Full Color to Project, One to Reproduce in Black and White)

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

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ABOUT THIS RESOURCE

★ Protest Activities

★ 29 pages

★ Suitable for Middle and High School Students

★ Print and Digital (PDF and Google Slides)

★ Editable version included

This resource includes:

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

★ 5 ANSWER KEYS

★ Google Slide Links

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The Protest Graphic Organizers feature the following topics:

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

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

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

⭐ Examining Protests and Demonstrations

⭐ Why Protesters Resort to Violence – Causes and Triggers

⭐ Your Perspective on Protesting

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

⭐ 2 Protest Details

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

⭐ 2 Protest Tactics and Outcomes

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

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This Moon Landing word search puzzle worksheet is for the memory of landing on the moon. The words are hidden in all directions and there may be some overlaps making this a challenging word search. A great activity worksheet for class or home that will help students learn a lot about this great achievement.

The 24 hidden vocabulary words are: Aeronautics, America, Apollo, Astrology, astronaut, astronomy, Buzz Aldrin, Eagle, Eleven, exploration, Historical, John F. Kennedy, landed, landing, launch, lunar, Michael Collins, mission, Moon, Neil Armstrong, orbit, Space, spacecraft, telescope.

Engage your students with these activity resources:

• Moon Phases Word Search Puzzle Activity Worksheet Fun Back To School Ressource
• 118 Beach Related Words Word Search Puzzles - End of School Activity Worksheets
• Fourth (4th) of July Word Search Puzzle Activity Worksheet | 63 Word to Find
• Bilingual ESL Classroom Supply Labels English - Spanish (Colors & Animals)
• 10 Summer Vocabulary Word Search Puzzles Worksheets Activity - 100 Word to Find
• Fourth (4th) of July Word Search Puzzle Activity Worksheet | 63 Word to Find
• BIG Summer Vacation Fun Word Search Worksheet - End of School Year Activity

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• 1 PDF File is A4 Size, Includes 2 Pages one for the Puzzles and the other for Solutions.

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Bring History to Life with This Interactive Trading Card Research Activity and Classroom Game!

Engage your students in a dynamic exploration of historical figures with the History Makers Trading Cards activity. This interactive resource combines historical research with creative design and classroom gameplay, making it perfect for a variety of social studies or history lessons.

Students will research significant figures from history, gather key facts, and design their own trading cards featuring each historical person’s image, accomplishments, and contributions to the world. Once the cards are created, students can use them in a classroom game that encourages discussion, debate, and friendly competition.

What's Included:

• Customizable Trading Card Templates: Templates for students to design unique cards for each historical figure.
• Research Guide: A structured guide to help students organize important information on each individual, such as key dates, achievements, and historical significance.
• Classroom Game Instructions: Fun and competitive game ideas for using the cards in classroom activities to reinforce learning.
• Versatile Usage: Perfect for individual assignments, group projects, or as a creative assessment tool.

Key Benefits:

• Research Skills Development: Students enhance their research abilities by diving deep into the lives of notable figures across history.
• Creativity and Critical Thinking: The hands-on creation of trading cards allows students to engage creatively while critically analyzing each figure’s impact on history.
• Interactive Learning: The trading card game offers an engaging way to review and reinforce historical knowledge in a fun, competitive environment.

This resource is ideal for middle and high school social studies, world history, and US history classrooms. It can be used for individual research projects, group activities, or as a classroom competition. Turn your students into historical researchers and trading card designers while making history lessons interactive and exciting!

Word Search USA 50 States And Capitals Worksheet Activities Morning Work. Explore the USA with this engaging word search activity! Perfect for morning work, early finishers, or geography lessons, this product helps students learn and reinforce their knowledge of all 50 states and capitals.

What’s Included:

• 4 Unique Word Search Worksheets: Each worksheet highlights a mix of U.S. states and their capitals to keep students challenged and engaged.
• 4 Answer Keys: Quickly and easily check student work with complete solutions provided for each word search.

Key Features:

• Promotes geography knowledge in a fun and interactive way.
• Suitable for upper elementary and middle school students.
• Perfect for classroom use, homework assignments, or independent study.

How to Use:

• Assign as morning work or bell-ringer activities.
• Use as part of a geography unit to reinforce state and capital recognition.
• Encourage collaboration by having students work in pairs or groups to complete the puzzles.

This USA-themed word search pack is a fun and educational addition to your classroom resources.

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This Mini-Bundle includes four Reading Assignments and Worksheets from the Pre-Columbian Era through 1860:
* Native American Women Reading Assignment and Worksheet
* Colonial Women Reading Assignment and Worksheet
* Women of the American Revolution Reading Assignment and Worksheet
* Early Women's Rights Movement Reading Assignment and Worksheet

Each Reading Assignment and Worksheet is designed to take one class period or for students to complete on their own as independent study or to complete as homework. These close reading assignments will help students learn more about women's contributions in American society as well as the challenges that women faced during each of these eras.

Worksheets provide students with an opportunity to reflect on their reading. Worksheets are available as a printable or as a digital option through Easel.

Other American Women's History Series Reading Assignments and Worksheets are also available:
Women during the Civil War

Women during the Industrial Revolution
Women's Suffrage Movement: 1865-1920
Women during the Progressive Era
Women in the 1920s
Women during the Great Depression

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

Travel through time with our back then versus now items presentation! Students will compare pictures of items that were used in the past with their modern-day counterparts. Clip art and an answer key are included for easy identification. Perfect for history lessons or just a fun trip down memory lane. Shop now and bring the past to life in your classroom!

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BUNDLE Holidays and Themes Writing Prompts for 7th-9th Grade | Engaging Middle School and Junior High Writing Activities

This collection of engaging writing prompts is designed to help students express themselves, explore new ideas, and develop their writing skills in a fun and inspiring way.
What’s Inside?

• 408 Poetry Prompts
• 306 Creative Writing Prompts
• No Prep Needed

Educational Benefits

• Enhances Writing Skills: Students practice and improve their writing skills through structured and creative exercises.
• Encourages Self-Expression: Prompts provide an outlet for students to express their thoughts, feelings, and ideas, fostering a sense of individuality and confidence.
• Stimulates Creativity: Diverse and imaginative prompts inspire students to think outside the box and explore new ways of writing.

Perfect for Various Settings
This versatile resource is ideal for:

• Classroom Activities: Use as part of your regular writing curriculum, in writing centers, or as warm-up exercises.
• Homework Assignments: Assign as homework to reinforce classroom learning and encourage creative writing at home.
• Supplemental Practice: Great for extra practice, early finishers, or as enrichment activities.
• Home Learning: Perfect for parents looking for engaging and educational activities to support their child's writing development.

Holidays and Themes Included:

1. 4th of July/USA
2. American Symbols
3. Arctic Animals
4. Around the World
5. Asian American History
6. Back to School
7. Beach/Ocean
8. Black History
9. Camping
10. Christmas
11. Cooking/Baking
12. Earth Day
13. Easter
14. Election
15. End of School Year/Summer
16. Fall
17. Farm
18. Father's Day
19. Groundhog Day
20. Halloween
21. Memorial Day
22. Mother's Day
23. Presidents' Day
24. Seasons
25. Space
26. Spring
27. St. Patrick's Day
28. Thanksgiving
29. Valentine's Day
30. Weather
31. Winter
32. Winter Holidays
33. Women's History
34. Zoo

1 Crossword, 1 Word Search, and 3 Crytogram puzzles to accompany Top Ten Outstanding Presidents' unit found at: http://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Top-Ten-Outstanding-Presidents-A-Complete-Unit-for-Presidents-Day Can be used alone. Fun for group or individual activities!

I created this resource to use with my own students while watching the Oversimplified American Revolution Part 1.

It includes during-watching questions, comprehension quizzes, a timeline activity, and a word search to help students understand and engage with the content.

After seeing how useful it was in my classroom, I thought, "Why not share it with other teachers?" So, I've made it available on TeachShare for anyone who wants to enhance their students' learning experience with these engaging and effective tools.

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

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Explore World War II with This In-Depth Assignment!

Delve into a significant event from WWII with this detailed 8-10 paragraph assignment, written at a 9th-grade reading level and accessible for a wide range of learners. Part of a 10-assignment series, it provides a thorough look at the background, key players, decisions, and impacts of pivotal moments in the war.

Each assignment includes 6 comprehension questions to deepen understanding and encourage critical thinking.

An answer key is included for easy grading. Use it as a standalone resource or as part of the full series.

Check my store for the complete set and more engaging history materials!

Students struggle with understanding the Bill of Rights and how it applies to their life. This bundle has:

* A self-grading interactive BOOM CARD game

* A digital Fill-In-The-Blank activity where the students break down the Bill of Rights into "common language" and I CAN statements

* 28 slide PPT presentation covering, in detail, each amendment PLUS 2 scenarios per amendment

*28 slide Google Slides Presentation covering, in detail, each amendment PLUS 2 scenarios per amendment

* Bill of Rights Anchor Poster

These activities lead to a GREAT synchronous or asynchronous discussion!

BONUS: Included in the Bundle are directions to access a FREE Kahoots review game with your students.

Note: This contains a Boom Card download. To use Boom Cards, you must be connected to the Internet. Boom Cards play on modern browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge). Apps are available for modern Android, iPads, iPhones, and Kindle Fires. For security and privacy, adults must have a Boom Learning account to use and assign Boom Cards. You will be able to assign the Boom Cards you are buying with "Fast Pins," (a form of play that gives instant feedback to students for self-grading Boom Cards). 

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This is a 48-page set of worksheets for the story "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson.

I divided the book into eight sections. For each section, there are two worksheets:

* comprehension questions

* vocabulary and story analysis

In addition, this book study includes a wide variety of differentiated worksheets and activities:

* story review

* language skills

* story reflection

* theme

* motif

* review activity

* cause and effect

* compare and contrast

* writing a letter

* w questions

* illustrations

* people

* character analysis

* comic strip

* story map

* book design

* news report

* critical thinking

* inferences

* summaries

* interviews

* crossword puzzle

* word search

* story test (4 pages)

Also, there is an answer key at the end of the PDF file.

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A fun and interactive way for students to practice matching states and capitals.

Also come with shapes of states and a U.S. map to label.

On Google Slides

This coordinate system graphic art mystery picture would be ideal for students that are just beginning with graphing coordinates or students that need a little extra practice. It is also a great fun activity and engaging worksheets for Grade 4-12 for St. Memorial Day, Veterans Day, Independence Day, or any time of the year. Prep free! Differentiated! Independent!

The picture has two different graphing options to easily provide differentiation in your classroom.

- One picture to be graphed in first quadrant with positive whole numbers only only

- One picture to be graphed in all four quadrants with positive and negative whole numbers

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This detailed resource package includes a thorough reading passage on 9/11, exploring the causes, events, and consequences of this pivotal moment in history. It comes with 20 critical questions, an answer key, and note-taking sheets for students making this resource perfect for engaging your upper middle and high school students.