More than $20 High School Social Studies & History Activities

1. 18-Day Disabilities & Equity Unit Grades 6+ | Project, Essay, Assessments, Seminar

Description:
Explore the theme of equity and disabilities in schools and society with this 18-day unit designed for grades 6+. Students will engage with informational texts, videos, and case studies, leading to a STAAR-aligned extended essay and research project. This resource includes Socratic seminars, assessments, and creative projects to promote critical thinking and empathy. Perfect for SEL, humanities, and cross-curricular classrooms.

2. 18-Day Human Migration & Immigration Unit Grades 7+ | Project, Poetry, Assessments

Description:
Dive into the global topic of migration and immigration with this 18-day thematic unit for grades 7+. Through poetry, short stories, and informational texts, students will explore the historical and contemporary experiences of immigrants. Includes project-based assessments, writing tasks, and creative multimedia projects to foster understanding and empathy. A great resource for ELA, social studies, and SEL instruction.

3. 18-Day Multimedia Anti-Bullying Thematic Unit for Grades 5-8 | SEL Humanities

Description:
This 18-day multimedia unit on anti-bullying for grades 5-8 engages students with a range of media—films, political cartoons, short stories, and songs—to understand the impact of bullying in schools and society. Includes two Socratic seminars, a STAAR-aligned extended essay, and a creative capstone project. Ideal for SEL-focused classrooms and humanities teachers.

4. 19-Day Social Identity Unit | Low Prep | Grades 6-8 | Texts, Videos, and Project

Description:
Help students explore their own social identity and the factors that shape it in this 19-day unit for grades 6-8. The unit includes videos, readings, and group projects focused on themes like identity, community, and belonging. A low-prep, high-impact resource that encourages self-reflection and empathy through engaging multimedia activities and a culminating project.

5. 20-Day Social Media Mental Health Unit Grades 7+ | Project, Essay, Assessments

Description:
Explore the intersection of social media and mental health in this 20-day unit for grades 7+. Students will examine the effects of social media on well-being through informational texts, videos, and podcasts. Includes a STAAR-aligned essay, Socratic seminar, and multimedia project, making it an essential resource for teaching critical thinking and digital literacy.

6. 7-Day World Religions Research & Presentation Unit: Interdisciplinary Grades 6-8

Description:
This 7-day research and presentation unit allows students to explore major world religions through research-based learning. Perfect for grades 6-8, students will develop presentations on various religions, fostering understanding and global awareness. Includes guided research templates, presentation rubrics, and cross-curricular connections.

7. Human Rights 5-Day Research and Writing Unit | Middle School Social Essay Project

Description:
Introduce your middle school students to the concept of human rights in this 5-day research and writing unit. Students will engage with informational texts to explore human rights issues globally and locally, culminating in a social justice essay project. This unit is ideal for quick yet impactful lessons that combine research, writing, and advocacy.

This bundle Includes:

Please note: All instructional material including bundles should not be shared. You are purchasing to be used by one instructor. For more than one instructor to use this material, additional user licenses MUST be purchased -- one per for each instructor using this material.

The price of $86.68 is to cost with a 30% discount. No other discounts can be used with this bundle.

1. China’s One-Child Policy (Cartogram)

2. Geograph: Who's The Boss? Comparing World Government Systems

3. Geography Pre-assessment/Post-assessment For Beginning of Year

4. Getting to Know You Through Geography: A Beginning of the Year Activity

5. Bloom's Taxonomy Stems & Guiding Questions for Social Studies and Geography

6 Geography: Push and Pull Factors on Human Migration (Full Lesson, PP + Game)

7. Landforms Picture Dictionary Introductory Activity

8. Developing or Developed? Examing Countries' Development

9. Cult of Personality: A Lesson on Propaganda

10. Teaching With Political Cartoons in the Social Studies & Geography Classroom

11. Celebrating the Changing Roles of Women in Asia

12. Earth Day: Solving Issues Around the World

13. Understanding Culture and Subculture Cooperative Learning Activity

14. Geography & Social Studies Comprehension Activity: Fact or Fiction

15. Hitler’s Olympics With PowePoint

16. Baby Drop Box: How China and South Korea Prevent Infanticide

17. 5 Themes of Geography Flipbook (Using Current Events)

18. Create a Country Recipe (Exploring Characteristics of a Country)

19. Amazing Natural Disasters of the 20th Century

20. Easter Hunt Around The World Using Google Maps & Absolute Location

21. Is Our Government System Fair?—Intro to Government Systems

22. 10 Quick & Effective Wrap-Up Reviews: Middle School Geography & Social Studies

23. Differentiated Instruction - A Multiple Intelligences Lesson

24. Creating a Culture Using Five Geographical Themes

25. Women in the Early Industrial Revolution in Social Studies

OR BUILD YOUR OWN BUNDLE HERE

Get ready for an epic historical adventure with our 'U.S. History Semester 1 - Colonies to Reconstruction | Crossword & Word Search Bundle'! Packed with over 30 brain-teasing puzzles, this bundle is your ticket to explore America's past in a whole new way.

From the early colonies to the Reconstruction era, dive into key moments and iconic figures of U.S. History. Each puzzle is a whirlwind tour through the exciting and essential events that shaped the nation, providing a perfect blend of fun and educational value.

• Comprehensive Coverage: Dive into critical events, influential figures, pivotal moments, and significant concepts that defined the early chapters of U.S. History.
• Engaging Challenges: Challenge minds and spark curiosity with a variety of crossword puzzles and word searches, meticulously tailored to reinforce learning and retention.
• Educational Reinforcement: Reinforce understanding and retention of key historical themes while enhancing vocabulary and critical thinking skills.
• Flexible Application: Perfect for in-class activities, homework assignments, or individual enrichment, catering to diverse learning styles and preferences.

This bundle is a dynamic resource fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of America's early history. Unlock the door to a captivating learning experience and instill a passion for history in your students!

Check out the Part 2 here! U.S History Pt. 2 - Gilded Age to 21st Century | Vocabulary Activities Bundle

Bundle Both and Save Big! U.S. History - Crossword and Word Search Puzzles - 70 NO PREP Activities!

Lots and lots of resources! 25% off price you'd pay if purchased separately!

These resources include DBQ and Primary Source Sets, Guided Reading Assignments and Power Point Lessons on the following topics:
* Home Front
* Japanese-American Internment
* Women in the U.S. Military
* Victory Gardens

DBQ and Primary Source Sets
DBQ and Primary Source sets include primary sources with questions, DBQ prompts and Answer Keys. Students have a chance to develop understanding of context, perspective, purpose, audience and context. DBQ prompts prepare them for integration of sources into essay responses. These are excellent ways for students to develop historical thinking skills. APUSH students can benefit from DBQ practice. A Bonus File on "How to Integrate Sources in a DBQ" is included.

Guided Reading Assignments

Guided Reading Assignments are 1-3 page overviews of these topics which provide more detail than textbooks might provide or can replace textbook reading. A Worksheet at the end of the Reading Assignment will help students to process the information.

Power Point Lesson
The Power Point Lessons allow teachers to discuss key developments and significant aspects of the era with students. Alternatively, students can review independently. Slides include photos, images and Reflection Questions.

If you like World War II historical fiction (with some romance!), my book, Hearts at War, highlights the secret and unsung contributions of the Nisei soldiers in the Pacific theater who served as translators and interrogators. Young Adult/Adult/Interracial Romance. Available on Amazon.

Thank you and I appreciate any TeachShare or Amazon reviews!

- Christa Nonnemaker

Explore World War II with This Comprehensive 25-Assignment Set!

Delve into the pivotal events of World War II with this 25-assignment bundle,

written at a 7th-grade ESOL level but fully accessible to a wide range of learners.

Each assignment includes a concise 4-paragraph summary of a major event, highlighting the key people, decisions, and outcomes that shaped the war, along with 4 comprehension questions to reinforce understanding.

With answer keys for all assignments, this ready-to-use set saves time and ensures easy grading. Perfect for a structured study or standalone activities.

Check my store for this set and more engaging history resources!

Paquete Creciente de Excursiones Virtuales

Todas las excursiones son completamente en español.

Countries:

Mexico - focuses on Mexico City

Peru

Argentina

Puerto Rico

Colombia

Costa Rica...coming soon

Spain... coming soon

✏️☀️SUB-FRIENDLY

⭐NO PREP NEEDED

I believe in Game Based Learning and Project Based Learning in the classroom. This bundle is part of my GBL Program.

This product is made for:

• adapting instruction

• differentiating instruction

• on level learners

• ESL/ENL/ELL

• Deaf Education

• Homework

• Classwork

• Homeschooling

• Bell Work

• Virtual Instruction

• Remote Instruction

• Struggling Readers

• Struggling Writers

This product asks comprehension questions that relate to the Disney television series, Secrets of Sulphur Springs, Season 1 - Episodes #1 - 11 comprehension questions. Each episode is broken up so they can be completed at different times. This series is a coming of age series for students at the upper elementary and middle school level. As students are watching they can fill out the comprehension questions with help or work on the questions independently. Time travel through the 1980s, 1960s, and 1930s is covered, working together, communication, never giving up until the truth is discovered is covered in this series.

You may also be interested in:
Secrets of Sulphur Springs - Season 1 - Episode 1:
https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Secrets-of-Sulpher-Springs-Season-1-Episode-1-Comprehension-Questions-8306036

Secrets of Sulphur Springs - Season 1 - Episode 2:
https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Secrets-of-Sulphur-Springs-Season-1-Episode-2-Comprehension-Questions-8306199

Secrets of Sulphur Springs - Season 1 - Episode 3:
https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Secrets-of-Sulphur-Springs-Season-1-Episode-3-Comprehension-Questions-8308153

Secrets of Sulphur Springs - Season 1 - Episode 4:
https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Secrets-of-Sulphur-Springs-Season-1-Episode-4-Comprehension-Questions-9233757

Secrets of Sulphur Springs - Season 1 - Episode 5:
https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Secrets-of-Sulphur-Springs-Season-1-Episode-5-Comprehension-Questions-9233868

Secrets of Sulphur Springs - Season 1 - Episode 6:
https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Secrets-of-Sulphur-Springs-Season-1-Episode-6-Comprehension-Questions-9233974

Secrets of Sulphur Springs - Season 1 - Episode 7:
https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Secrets-of-Sulphur-Springs-Season-1-Episode-7-Comprehension-Questions-9234073

Secrets of Sulphur Springs - Season 1 - Episode 8:
https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Secrets-of-Sulphur-Springs-Season-1-Episode-8-Comprehension-Questions-9234171

Secrets of Sulphur Springs - Season 1 - Episode 9:
https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Secrets-of-Sulphur-Springs-Season-1-Episode-9-Comprehension-Questions-9266438

Secrets of Sulphur Springs - Season 1 - Episode 10:

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Secrets-of-Sulphur-Springs-Season-1-Episode-10-Comprehension-Questions-9266535

Secrets of Sulphur Springs - Season 1, Episode 11:

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Secrets-of-Sulphur-Springs-Season-1-Episode-11-Comprehension-Questions-9266620

The Great Depression & New Deal: A Comprehensive Reading Comprehension Bundle

Immerse your students in the complexities of the Great Depression and the New Deal with this captivating reading comprehension bundle! Explore 12 engaging articles that delve into various aspects of this pivotal period in American history, fostering critical thinking, historical analysis, and social awareness.

12 Captivating Topics:

• Crash Course: Understanding the Great Depression
• Beyond Breadlines: The Human Cost of the Great Depression
• FDR's New Deal: A Lifeline in Hard Times
• Building America: The Legacy of New Deal Infrastructure
• From Relief to Reform: The Evolution of the New Deal
• The Debate Continues: Evaluating the New Deal's Success
• Beyond America: The Global Impact of the Great Depression
• Echoes of the Past: The Great Depression's Lessons for Today
• Hoovervilles: Life in the Great Depression
• Dust Bowl Disaster: When the Plains Turned to Powder
• Black Thursday: The Day the Stock Market Crashed
• Tuning In: The Power of FDR's Fireside Chats

Content and Skills:

• Rich Content: Each article offers a concise exploration of a specific topic, enriched by primary sources like newspaper articles, historical data, and visuals (where applicable).
• Varied Assessment: Multiple choice, true or false, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions assess comprehension, critical thinking, and historical analysis skills.
• Detailed Answer Key: Provides educators with a quick and easy reference for answer verification.

Learning Objectives:

• Students will be able to explain the historical context surrounding the Great Depression and the New Deal.
• Students will be able to analyze the causes, impact, and lasting legacy of the Great Depression and the New Deal.
• Students will be able to evaluate different perspectives on the New Deal's effectiveness.
• Students will be able to draw connections between the Great Depression and contemporary issues.
• Students will be able to develop critical thinking and historical analysis skills through guided reading and diverse question formats.

Aligned Common Core Standards:

• RI.5.1: Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
• RI.5.2: Determine the central ideas or author's purpose in a text, and explain how it is developed and supported.
• RI.5.7: Draw inferences from the text and justify conclusions or predictions based on evidence from the text.
• SS.5.1: Explain the social, economic, and political effects of the Great Depression and analyze its long-term significance in the United States.

Ready to unlock your students' critical thinking potential? Explore my store for a treasure trove of reading comprehensions that tackle diverse themes and inspire insightful discussions. From historical mysteries to scientific explorations, there's something for every classroom!

Support a fellow educator and get rewarded! Purchase this resource, leave a review, and earn TeachShare credits you can use on any product on the platform. Your feedback helps others and benefits you too!

This bundle features a full year's worth (one escape room per month) of our rigorous and engaging escape rooms for your secondary Language Arts classroom - third edition.

There is no wonder why escape rooms are so popular; they are highly engaging and encourage people to work together and think creatively in order to solve different puzzles... all while trying to beat the clock! This meticulously-crafted resource features all of the materials you need to conduct 12 full-length ELA Escape Rooms. Planning an escape room may seem like quite the daunting task, but this product provides everything from the basics and set-up instructions to signs and answer keys so that yours run smoothly from start to finish. These activities involve movement, energy, creative thinking and most of all, collaboration. Plus, all tasks are skills-based and aligned to the Common Core so that with each escape room, learning is not sacrificed. Your students will be having so much fun that they won’t even realize the higher order thinking skills they are applying in the playing of these games!

How does it work?

Your students must work to escape your classroom by solving 5 different Language Arts skills-based puzzles, discovering hidden messages, and finding clues along the way.

Each Escape Room Includes:

- Escape Room Basics

- Detailed Day-Of Instructions

- Escape Room Print Checklist

- Student Teams Chart

- Welcome Sign for Your Door

- Materials for 5 Tasks: task signs to be folded upright, task instructions (2 per page for easy printing), and necessary information to be kept at stations

- Student Answer Booklets (small and large options)

- Teacher Answer Keys

- Code Word Theme Open Response for homework or in-class writing activity

- Escape Room Reflection for homework or in-class writing activity

Suggested Escape Room Progression:

• August - Back to School Poetry Escape Room
• September - The Raven ESCAPE ROOM
• October - Halloween Grammar Escape Room
• November - Veterans Day Stations Activity
• December - A Christmas Carol ESCAPE ROOM
• January - Macbeth ESCAPE ROOM
• February - Valentine's Day Poetry Escape Room
• March - March Basketball ELA Escape Room
• April - The Lottery ESCAPE ROOM
• May - Memorial Day Stations Activity
• June - The Alchemist ESCAPE ROOM
• July - End of Year Grammar Escape Room

Purchasing this bundle saves over 30% off the cover price of a year's worth of escape rooms. All are suitable for middle-high school students.

___________________________________________________________________

If this combination of escape rooms isn't exactly what you're looking for, check out volumes 1 & 2 as well as our digital escape room bundle:

⭐ Full Year of ELA Escape Rooms BUNDLE

⭐ Full Year of ELA Escape Rooms BUNDLE - Volume 2

⭐ Full Year of Digital ELA Escape Rooms BUNDLE

___________________________________________________________________

Click to Follow Language Arts Excellence

Each worksheet includes additional questions on the front side, a writing activity or table to complete, on the backside some include a PRIMARY SOURCE or an ART ACTIVITY or an INTERACTIVE WRITING PROMPT. ANSWER KEY INCLUDED.

CIVIL WAR VIDEO PLAYLIST: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWWndCnip3V12Q44ijv8qW480WDEmg6cM

PACKET INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING WORKSHEETS:

• Why Study the Civil War
• Civil War Advantages and Disadvantages
• Civil 101: The Basics
• Attack on Fort Sumter
• First Battle of Bull Run
• Civil War 1861: The First Year
• Battle of Wilson's Creek
• Fort Donelson
• Battle of Shiloh
• Peninsula Campaign 1862
• Battle of Antietam
• The Emancipation Proclamation
• Battle of Fredericksburg
• 54th Massachusetts
• Battle of Chancellorsville
• Battle of Gettysburg
• The Gettysburg Address
• Siege of Vicksburg
• The Overland Campaign
• Sherman's March to the Sea
• Fall of Richmond
• Surrender at Appomattox
• The Lincoln Assassination
• The Outcome of the Civil War

Do you need engaging last-minute activities for your History or ELA students? Do you want to support diversity and foster an inclusive classroom community? Then download this Emergency Sub Plans Bundle for ELA, Social Studies, and History resource! These 10 unique WebQuests will keep students entertained as they learn about Halloween, Day of the Dead, Thanksgiving, Kwanzaa, Christmas, Martin Luther King Jr Day, Valentine's Day, St Patrick's Day, Easter and Memorial Day!

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 the diversity in our country with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

Included in this resource:

• Halloween WebQuest - Learn the history and traditions of this fun holiday
• Day of the Dead, WebQuest - Also known as Dia de los Muertos, students will learn about this holiday celebrated in Mexico and other Spanish-speaking countries
• Thanksgiving WebQuest - Students will learn about the history behind many of our Thanksgiving traditions
• Kwanzaa WebQuest - Students will learn all about this annual celebration of African-American culture
• Christmas WebQuest - Students will learn about the history as well as enjoy finding all sorts of fun trivia about this international holiday
• Martin Luther King Day WebQuest - Students will learn all about MLK's life, his activism, and the profound effect he had on our country
• Valentine's Day WebQuest - Students will learn about this lovely holiday's history and the stories behind our customs
• St Patrick's Day WebQuest - Students will learn about St Patrick himself and the history behind the traditions
• Easter WebQuest - Students will learn all about both the history and modern customs associated with this holiday
• Memorial Day WebQuest - Students will learn about the history as well as modern and local activities and events
• Website evaluation form (located in each WebQuest)

✈️ Click here to follow A World to Explore Store and be the first to know about brand-new games and activities!

❤ Other Resources You'll LOVE:

• Emergency Sub Plans for English or History WEBQUESTS for Heritage Months
• Emergency Sub Plans Bundle WEBQUESTS of 1st Semester HOLIDAYS
• Wildfires 3 Trivia Activities to Learn Facts!
• Wildfire WebQuest
• Endangered Animal WebQuest
• Global Warming/Climate Change WebQuest
• Nuclear Energy, Global Warming and Climate Change WebQuests BUNDLE

These holiday units are perfect for special education, preschool, or kindergarten with two levels per activity and lesson plans that cover an entire week of activities. Each unit is full of math, reading, and fine motor activities to make learning fun and engaging. Make each holiday season a breeze by purchasing this bundle and clicking print!

►Each unit includes multiple literacy, math, and fine motor activities.

Holidays Included:

Related Products

1. Back to School

2. Veteran's Day
3. Thanksgiving
4. Christmas
5. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
6. Valentine's Day
7. St. Patrick's Day
8. Groundhog Day

9. Summer

10. Columbus Day

What's in a bundle?

• Unit Lesson Plans
• Holiday Book
• Adapted Holiday Book
• Vocabulary Words
• Comprehension Practice
• Tracing
• Matching
• Counting
• Cutting
• Coloring

Each Unit includes a few of the following:

• Patterns
• Adding
• Subtracting
• Money
• Graphing
• More or Less Than
• Shapes

Check out the video preview for an example.

Included Products:
Related Products

• (ESY) Extended School Year Activities for Special Education: Summer School Unit

• Special Education Back To School Unit: One Week of Activities for SPED, Pre-k, K

• Special Education Christmas Unit: One week of Activities for SPED, Pre-K, Kinder

• Special Education St. Patrick's Day Activity Bundle: St. Patty's SPED Bundle

• Special Education Martin Luther King Jr. Adapted Activities: Black History Month Activities- No PREP

• Special Education Thanksgiving Unit: One Week of Activities for SPED, Pre-k, K

• Special Education Veteran's Day Unit: One Week of Activities for SPED, Pre-k, K

• Valentine's Day Special Education Activity Bundle: Sped Valentine's Unit
• Special Education Groundhog Day Activity Bundle l Math and Literacy Practice

Purchase this Bundle; Save Planning Time and Money!

As Teachers, We Are Always Trying to Carve Out Time for Our Family and Ourselves for Self Care. So Many Demands; So Little Time.

Includes 6 Lesson + 2 Freebies

This Bundle is Worth $30.45 if Purchased Individually. (Now $25 | 20% Discount)

On each ready-to-use lesson, I spend no less than 10 hours planning, developing, and tweaking to make it high-quality.

These lessons are centered around map reading skills and include:

(1) Map Projections

(2) Using A Map Scale

(3) Creating a Neighborhood Map for the Understanding of Basic Map Reading.

(4) Reading Latitude and Longitude (Absolute Location)

(5) Exploring and Creating Populations Density Maps

(6) Creating a Cartogram to Depict Population Density

OR BUILD YOUR OWN BUNDLE HERE

Transform Your World History Classroom with This Comprehensive Ancient Greece Activity Bundle!

Dive into the rich and fascinating history of Ancient Greece with this engaging and comprehensive activity bundle designed for middle and high school World History students. This all-inclusive bundle includes reading comprehension worksheets, interactive activities, and a unit quiz, covering key topics from Prehistoric Greece to the Hellenistic Period.

This bundle is perfect for educators looking for no-prep resources that captivate students’ interest while enhancing their understanding of one of history’s most influential civilizations.

This bundle includes 25 thoughtfully designed assignments, each featuring four informative paragraphs and four corresponding questions for students to answer. Written at a 7th-grade level with a focus on ESOL learners, these assignments are versatile and suitable for a wide range of students.

They can be used as individual tasks or as the foundation for group activities like centers, jigsaw exercises, and more.

Visit my store to explore additional assignments on a variety of topics!

Everything you need to host a World Cultures Day and/or to Teach a Cultural Course.

What's Inside:

Provides examples of a world cultures day

• Clipart
• Maps
• Templates
• Units with lessons: What does the world eat? Water Scarcity, Poverty, $1 a day, minimum wage, Global crisis etc...
• Kids of the world Banners/Decor
• two little global readers
• stamps and much more...

Unearthing the Dust Bowl: A Lesson in Environmental Stewardship

Uncover the captivating story of the Dust Bowl and its enduring environmental lessons. This engaging reading comprehension worksheet delves into the causes, consequences, and legacy of this ecological disaster. Through informative text, primary sources, and diverse question formats, students will gain a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of human activity and the environment. Explore the drought, unsustainable practices, and human cost of the Dust Bowl, while developing critical thinking skills through analysis and reflection.

Content:

• Compelling Narrative: Presents a captivating account of the Dust Bowl, fostering student engagement.
• Primary Source Integration: Analyze historical excerpts to gain firsthand perspectives on the era.
• Varied Assessment: Includes multiple choice, true or false, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions to assess comprehension and critical thinking.
• Detailed Answer Key: Provides educators with a quick and easy reference for answer verification.

Learning Objectives:

• Students will be able to explain the key factors that contributed to the Dust Bowl.
• Students will be able to analyze the human cost and environmental impact of the Dust Bowl.
• Students will be able to evaluate the importance of sustainable practices in protecting the environment.
• Students will be able to use primary sources to gain insights into historical events.

Aligned Common Core Standards:

• RI.5.1: Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
• RI.5.2: Determine the central ideas or author's purpose in a text, and explain how it is developed and supported.
• RI.5.7: Draw inferences from the text and justify conclusions or predictions based on evidence from the text.
• SS.5.1: Explain the environmental, social, and economic effects of the Dust Bowl.

Ready to unlock your students' critical thinking potential? Explore my store for a treasure trove of reading comprehensions that tackle diverse themes and inspire insightful discussions. From historical mysteries to scientific explorations, there's something for every classroom!

Support a fellow educator and get rewarded! Purchase a resource, leave a review, and earn TeachShare credits you can use on any product on the platform. Your feedback helps others and benefits you too!

**Now with newly added material!**

Get ready to have the most fun you'll have teaching with NINE holiday-themed escape rooms that will keep your students active and engaged on Halloween, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Diwali, New Year's, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, and Easter!

There is no wonder why escape rooms are so popular; they are highly engaging and encourage people to work together and think creatively in order to solve different puzzles... all while trying to beat the clock! This meticulously-crafted resource features all of the materials you need to conduct nine full-length holiday-themed escape rooms for Halloween, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Diwali, New Year's, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, and Easter. Planning an escape room may seem like quite the daunting task, but this product provides everything from the basics and set-up instructions to signs and answer keys so that yours run smoothly from start to finish. The activities involves movement, energy, creative thinking and most of all, collaboration. All tasks are Language Arts skills-based so that with these fun holiday lessons, learning is not sacrificed. Your students will be having so much fun that they won’t even realize the higher order thinking skills they are applying in the playing of these games!

Each Escape Room Includes:

- Escape Room Basics

- Detailed Day-Of Instructions

- Escape Room Print Checklist

- Student Teams Chart

- Welcome Sign for Your Door

- Materials for 5 Tasks: task signs to be folded upright, task instructions (2 per page for easy printing), and necessary information to be kept at stations

- Student Answer Booklet

- Teacher Answer Keys

- Escape Room Reflection for homework or in-class writing activity

Halloween ESCAPE ROOM: Your room has been transformed into a haunted house of horrors and your students can only escape by solving 5 challenging Language Arts skills-based tasks about Halloween!

• In the first task, students must correct commonly misspelled words in a non-fiction article about Devil's Night. Once complete, they must unscramble circled boxes to reveal the first code.
• In the second task, students must identify the figurative language devices used in fun Halloween sentences. Shaded boxes in the correct answers form the second code.
• In the third task, students will read 8 fun facts about Halloween and must identify the parts of speech of underlined words within the passages. When matched correctly, shaded boxes will reveal the third code.
• In the fourth task, students must perform a close reading of Robert Grave's famously chilling poem, A Child's Nightmare. The letters of the multiple choice questions about the poem will form the fourth code.... Cat! Cat! Cat!
• In the final task, students must complete a fallen phrase that reveals a spooky poem. Once they bring that to you, they may escape the haunted house of horrors.

Veterans Day Stations Activity: Your students are stuck in your classroom and cannot leave until they solve 4 ELA-based tasks about veterans and Veterans Day! - newly added!

• In the first task, students will read 8 fun facts about Veterans Day and must identify the parts of speech of underlined words within the passages.
• In the second task, students must perform a close reading of The Star-Spangled Banner and match passages to the poetic devices they represent (example: onomatopoeia, allusion, alliteration...).
• In the third task, students will read 8 inspirational quotes about veterans and must determine the incorrectly-spelled word in each quote.
• In the fourth task, students will assemble a jig saw puzzle that, when assembled correctly, reveals a quote about Veterans Day.

Thanksgiving ESCAPE ROOM: Your students are stuck in your classroom and cannot leave for Thanksgiving break until they solve 5 challenging Language Arts skills-based tasks about Thanksgiving!

• In the first task, students will read 8 fun facts about Thanksgiving and must identify the parts of speech of underlined words within the passages. When matched correctly, shaded boxes will reveal the first code.
• In the second task, students must solve a series of word mazes. Letters they collect along the way will form their second code.
• In the third task, students must identify the figurative language devices used in fun Thanksgiving sentences. Shaded boxes in the correct answers form the third code.
• In the fourth task, students must perform a close reading of Landing of the Pilgrims by Felicia Dorothea Hemans, a perfect poem to study on Thanksgiving. Letters of the multiple choice question answers following the poem reveal their fourth code.
• In the final task, students must solve an encrypted Thanksgiving message using the codes and clues from the first four tasks. Once they decipher the quote about Thanksgiving and bring it to you, they are free to escape to Thanksgiving break!

Christmas ESCAPE ROOM: Your students are stuck in your classroom and cannot leave for Christmas vacation until they solve 5 challenging Language Arts skills-based tasks about Christmas!

• In the first task, students must identify the figurative language devices used in popular Christmas songs. Shaded boxes in the correct answers form the first code.
• In the second task, students must order the plot events of Clement Clarke Moore's famous poem, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, on Freytag's Pyramid. Once solved, corresponding letters reveal the second code.
• In the third task, students will read 8 fun facts about Christmas and must identify the parts of speech of underlined words within the passages. When matched correctly, shaded boxes will reveal the third code.
• In the fourth task, students must correct commonly confused words (like except and accept) in passages about how Christmas is celebrated around the world. Once complete, they must unscramble shaded boxes to reveal the fourth code.
• In the final task, students must solve an encrypted Christmas message using the codes and clues from the first four tasks. Then they must figure out the final line that completes the message. Once they sing that you, they can escape to Christmas vacation!

Hanukkah Kwanzaa Christmas Diwali ESCAPE ROOM: Your students are stuck in your classroom and cannot leave for vacation until they solve 5 challenging Language Arts skills-based tasks about Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Diwali, and Christmas around the world.

• In the first task, students must read fun facts about Diwali, each demonstrating 1 of 6 comma rules. Students must match the fact with the comma rule. The code is revealed when cards are matched correctly.
• In the second task, students must perform a close reading of Hanukkah Lights by Philip M. Raskin (1880-1944) and answer multiple choice questions about the selection that when correct, reveal the code.
• In the third task, students will read 8 fun facts about how Christmas is celebrated in different countries around the world and must identify the parts of speech of underlined words within the passages. When matched correctly, shaded boxes will reveal the third code.
• In the fourth task, students must correct commonly misspelled words a passage about the origins of Kwanzaa. Once complete, they must unscramble shaded boxes to reveal the fourth code.
• In the final task, students must use all that they have learned about Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Diwali, and Christmas and fill out a crossword puzzle. Once complete, they must unscramble the circled letters to reveal their final code to escape!

New Year's ESCAPE ROOM: Your students must face their first major challenge of the new year and are stuck in your classroom until they solve 5 challenging Language Arts skills-based tasks about New Year's!

• In the first task, students will read 8 fun facts about how people celebrate New Year's around the world. In each passage, one word is spelled incorrectly. Students must identify the incorrectly spelled word and write the word with the correct spelling in their answer sheet. Shaded boxes within the answers reveal the first code.
• In the second task, students will read 8 New Year's resolutions from their favorite celebrities and sports stars. They must identify the parts of speech of underlined words within each quote. When parts of speech cards are matched correctly with the resolutions, shaded boxes reveal their second code.
• In the third task, students must solve a word maze. Letters collected along the way, once unscrambled, reveal their third code.
• In the fourth task, students must perform a close reading of Burning the Old Year by Naomi Shihab Nye, a perfect poem to study on the New Year. Letters of the multiple choice question answers following the poem reveal their fourth code.
• In the final task, students must assemble a jig saw puzzle that forms a quote about New Year's. Once the puzzle is assembled and students bring the quote to you, they may escape the room and start the new year off on a strong note!

Valentine's Day ESCAPE ROOM: Your students are stuck in your classroom on Valentine's Day and cannot leave until they solve 5 challenging Language Arts skills-based tasks about the holiday of love!

• In the first task, students will read 8 fun facts about Valentine's Day and must identify the incorrectly used homophone in each passage. They must write the correct homophone in their student answer booklet. Shaded boxes within the answers reveal their first code.
• In the second task, students will read 8 quotes about love from famous figures and must identify the parts of speech of underlined words within the quotes. When matched correctly, shaded boxes will reveal the second code.
• In the third task, students will perform a close reading of Shakespeare's famous Sonnet 18, Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer's Day. Then, they will answer multiple choice questions about the poem. Letters of the correct answers will reveal their third code.
• In the fourth task, students must identify the figurative language devices used in popular love songs. Shaded boxes in the correct answers form the fourth code.
• In the final task, students will be quizzed on what they learned throughout the first four tasks and enter their answers to Valentine's Day trivia questions in a fun crossword puzzle. Circled boxes within the puzzle will reveal their final code.

St. Patrick's Day ESCAPE ROOM: Your students are stuck in your classroom on St. Patrick's Day and cannot leave until they solve 5 challenging Language Arts skills-based tasks that will teach them about St. Patrick's Day, St. Patrick himself, and Irish culture!

• In the first task, students will read 8 fun facts about St. Patrick's Day and must identify the incorrectly spelled word in each passage. They must write the correctly spelled word in their student answer booklet. Shaded boxes within the answers reveal their first code.
• In the second task, students will read 8 facts about St. Patrick and must identify the parts of speech of underlined words within the passages. When matched correctly, shaded boxes will reveal the second code.
• In the third task, students will perform a close reading of one of Ireland's most beloved poems, Raglan Road, by Patrick Kavanagh. Then, they will answer multiple choice questions about the poem. Letters of the correct answers reveal their third code.
• In the fourth task, students must solve a word maze. Letters collected along the way form the fourth code.
• In the final task, students will be quizzed on what they learned throughout the first four tasks and enter their answers to St. Paddy's Day trivia questions in a fun crossword puzzle. Circled boxes within the puzzle will reveal their final code. Students must act out this word in order to escape.

Easter ESCAPE ROOM: Your students are stuck in your classroom and cannot leave until they complete 5 tasks about Easter.

• Easter Fun Facts: In the first task, students must read fun facts about Easter, each demonstrating 1 of 6 comma rules. Students must match the fact with the comma rule. The code is revealed when cards are matched correctly.
• Easter 'Round the World: In the third task, students will read about how Easter is celebrated around the world. Many traditions may surprise you! In each passage is a commonly misspelled word. Shaded boxes in the corrected words on their answer sheet will reveal the code.
• Word Maze: In the third task, students solve a word maze about Easter.
• Easter Hymn: In the fourth task, students will perform a close reading of the poem, Easter Hymn, by A. E. Housman (1859-1936). A. E. Housman was one of the most widely-read poets of his time and a self-proclaimed atheist which students must keep in mind as they read. Then, they will answer multiple choice questions about the poem that when correct, reveals the code.
• Jig Saw Quote: In the final task, students must assemble a jig saw puzzle that forms a humorous quote about Easter. Once the puzzle is assembled and students identify the figurative language the quote exemplifies, they may escape the room!

Purchasing this bundle saves an incredible 30% off the cover price of the nine escape rooms.

___________________________________________________________________________________

Click to Follow Language Arts Excellence

Each worksheet includes additional questions on the front side, a writing activity or table to complete, on the backside some include a PRIMARY SOURCE or an ART ACTIVITY or an INTERACTIVE WRITING PROMPT. ANSWER KEY INCLUDED.

SECTIONALISM VIDEO PLAYLIST: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWWndCnip3V3BQ8mT\_GLqBL6d8Gi\_x9Fn

PACKET INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING WORKSHEETS:

1. The Missouri Compromise

2. The Nullification Crisis

3. The Nat Turner Rebellion

4. Compromise of 1850

5. Kansas-Nebraska Act

6. Abolitionist Movement

7. Bleeding Kansas

8. The Lincoln-Douglas Debate

9. Dred Scott Case

10. Raid on Harpers Ferry

11. Election of 1860

Music is a great way to get students engaged and support the learning process. Our brain and body must be in a state of calmness to gear up for learning. Studies have shown that using music in the classroom provided an increased level of positivity and calmness in students.

This bundle includes 7 lessons + 3 freebies.

OR BUILD YOUR OWN BUNDLE HERE