Middle School U.S. History Activities

90 Seconds Social Studies assignments introduce students to a large amount of information in a relatively short amount of time. The one minute time limit serves as both a way to keep students on task, and to promote the idea of summarizing key details. This particular assignment, the 90 Seconds Social Studies - Amendments, contains the following:

• Teacher Quick Reference Guide
• Student Sign-up Sheet for Amendments
• 10 and 25 Point Rubric for a presentation on the Amendments

This listing also includes free access to the Google Slides:

• Student Note Taking Guide (with designated space for notes and comprehension questions)
• 90 Second Social Studies Amendments

Project based learning:

This lessons relate to Studies Weekly weeks 6-8 for 5th grade, but the topics covered certainly work without Studies Weekly. These hands on projects help engage students and lead to better understanding.

Students will study and represent Indigenous People's dwellings, complete an infographic concerning different native tribes, explore being an archaeologist, and work trade routes.

Project based learning helps students approach information in a variety of ways.

What's included:

• Instructions for teachers.
• Instructions for students.
• Data and response sheets.
• Necessary rubrics.
• Necessary information cards.
• Infographic posters to complete.

How is this resource useful:

• Engaging for students.
• Low prep for teachers.
• Hands on.
• Covers Indiana standards. (5.E.1, 5.E.2, 5.H.1, 5.H.3, 5.G.7)
• Ties into Studies Weekly lessons.

This is a matching review game for the 8th grade Social Studies STAAR Test. This puzzle includes names, dates, and events for the Era of Exploration and Colonization. Cut out the 9 squares and match the pieces to form a large square.

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8th Grade Social Studies STAAR Match Puzzles - Bundle of 7 Sets

These 16 American Symbols and Landmarks Word Search Puzzles are perfect for students to help them uncover and enjoy iconic symbols and landmarks that shape America's identity.

Each puzzle offers an engaging and educational journey, and with the accompanying answer keys, the students can track their progress and learning.

The symbols and landmarks featured in the puzzles include:

1. Statue of Liberty
2. Liberty Bell
3. Mount Rushmore
4. The Bald Eagle
5. Lincoln Memorial
6. Jefferson Memorial
7. Washington Monument
8. The American Flag
9. White House
10. World War I Memorial (The District of Columbia War Memorial)
11. The Great Seal of the United States
12. The American Bison
13. Star-spangled banner
14. Martin Luther King
15. Uncle Sam
16. Capital building

Whether for classroom activities or personal enrichment, there is no doubt that these puzzles will provide an enjoyable way for students to connect with American history and culture.

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❤️Looking for engaging activities to celebrate Arab Heritage Month this April? This bundle with differentiated activities and diverse historical figures, is the perfect way for your students to learn about, discuss, and celebrate the accomplishments of Arab leaders, while developing social studies knowledge, practicing literacy, fine motor, and art skills!

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Arab Heritage:

☑ Reading Comprehension

☑ Coloring Pages

☑ Posters

✅ Leaders included: (10)

☑ Fouad Ajami - professor, writer - (Lebanese heritage)

☑ Rima Fakih - beauty pageant titleholder - (Lebanese heritage)

☑ Noura Erakat - lawyer, activist - (Palestinian heritage)

☑ Suheir Hammad - poet, writer - (Palestinian heritage)

☑ Joanne Chory - plant biologist - (Lebanese heritage)

☑ Huda Kattan - makeup artist - (Iraqi heritage)

☑ Hoda Kotb - TV host - (Egyptian heritage)

☑ DJ Khaled - disk jockey, producer - (Palestinian heritage)

☑ Steve Jobs - businessman, inventor - (Syrian heritage)

☑ Jerry Seinfeld - comedian, actor - (Syrian heritage)

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This "What Is The Constitution?" book report and book study project digital product for 3rd and 4th-grade students is perfect for exploring non-fiction text structures for reading comprehension. It enhances non-fiction reading comprehension, book study, and report writing skills!
This resource includes:

• Comprehensive Google Slides digital lesson for reading comprehension and book report writing support

• 9-page printable PDF book report flip book template

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NOTE: You need a (free) Google account to access the digital lesson, and you will need access to the book "What Is The Constitution?" to complete the digital and printable activities.

Students will dive into the historical context of the Constitution, gaining a deeper understanding of this significant event in American history. The digital lesson guides students through key facts, timelines, and the impact of these events.
How to use this resource:

• Have students read the book, "What Is The Constitution?"

• Print the book report flip book template

• Open and present the Google Slides digital lesson

• Follow the intuitive prompts, which will take you through each step of the book report. For example, if it's time to work on the "facts" page, there is a series of multiple-choice questions on specific facts detailed in the text that will help refresh the students' memories and comprehension. Then students can fill in the facts they found most interesting.

• Have fun guessing the mystery puzzle between each section of the book report!

The printable PDF book report flip book template provides creative book report ideas, such as summarizing the events, using critical thinking skills, and creating a timeline. It can be used with any non-fiction book. Students will also use a book review template to evaluate The Constitution's significance. Overall, this project offers an engaging way for students to explore non-fiction text structures while learning about a crucial event in history.
The non-fiction book report flip book pages include:
   ✏book title info
   ✏rating & review
   ✏vocabulary
   ✏facts
   ✏text ideas
   ✏series of events
   ✏making life connections
   ✏what I learned
   ✏questions I have
   ✏setting & subject
   ✏interesting event
   ✏important event
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LESSON: 99 RED BALLOONS: A STUDY OF THE COLD WAR

GRADE LEVEL: 6-9th

TIME FRAME: 90 MINUTES

TYPE OF ACTIVITY: GROUP COOPERATION

This lesson makes what could be a boring topic to students very interesting, fun, and interactive! Who doesn't like red balloons?

OBJECTIVE:

o Students will explore the anti-war song “99 Red Balloons”. Known in German as “99 Luftballoons”.

o Students will understand the events surrounding the Cold War.

o Students will become familiar with individuals involved in the Cold War.

o Students will examine the conflict between the two major world powers: the United States and the USSR.

MATERIALS:

o Lyrics and audio to the American song: “99 Red Balloons”.

o Lyrics and audio to the German song: “99 LuftBalloons”.

o One Red Balloon for each team.

o Ribbon (Enough for each group to receive a yard of ribbon)

o Enough computers for each team, library books, articles, etc. for research.

o 4x5 index cards—SIX for each group.

PREPARATION:

o Divide the classroom into groups of two. I encourage two to cover as many of the terms as possible. If you wish to have more terms covered, you may have each student complete one assignment.

o Your school may own a helium tank or have the school purchase it. May be cheaper to go to Walmart, Dollar Tree, or another store to purchase these balloons if the school cannot cover the cost of a tank. You may also consider having other teachers who would like to use this idea go in together to purchase it. PTA is sometimes willing to purchase these items. Places like Michael’s or Joann’s provide coupons to purchase items 40-50% off. Provide one balloon per group. (You may or the school may purchase a party helium balloon.)

Alternative to helium balloons: If you are unable to obtain red helium balloons, a reproducible balloon is provided in this lesson. Have the students color the balloon red, or reproduce it on red paper. You will be able to staple the ribbon to the balloon and students can still complete this activity.

INTRODUCTION: (20 minutes)

Students will listen to the song "99 Red Balloons" and will evaluate the meaning behind the lyrics.

Write on the Board:

Reasons for the Cold War

o United States’ fear of communist attack

o Truman’s dislike of Stalin

o USSR’s fear of the American’s atomic bomb

o USSR’s dislike of capitalism

More reasons included with the purchase of the lesson plan

VIDEO: (10 minutes)

Links available with the purchase

INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITY: (30 minutes)

Students will work together in groups to complete the 99 Red Balloon project included in this lesson plan focused on the Cold War.

CLOSURE / EVALUATION: (20 minutes)

Have students present their balloons to the class following the timeline of the Cold War. Begin with 1945 and work your way to 1991. This will help students categorize events in time.

ENRICHMENT ACTIVITY:

Using the comparison chart provided, have students compare and contrast the differences in the American version of “99 Red Balloons” versus the German version of “99 Luftballoons”. Copies of both versions are included.

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This product includes 4 puzzles- 2 word searchs and 2 crossword puzzles. A fun and easy way for your students to review all 50 states in the United States of America and their capitals.

States Word Search

- Word Search for all 50 States

- Answer key

State Capitals Word Search

- Word Search for all 50 State Capitals

- Answer key

State Capitals Crossword Puzzles

- 2 Crossword puzzles for State Capitals.

-25 State Capitals in each.

- Answer key

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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Make Valentine’s Day Educational with This Fun History Research Activity!

Engage your students with this exciting, Valentine’s Day-themed research activity that blends history and fun! Perfect for middle and high school social studies or world history classes, students research a historical figure and learn more about others as they hear from potential Mystery History Dates! Each student will choose a historical figure, complete a Mystery Date profile of them, and meet other Mystery Dates in this stations-based activity. After they read about all Mystery Dates, students will identify who each figure is, and determine who would be least and most compatible with their own chosen figure. Out of all these Mystery History Dates, will they find a match? Or a dud?

Activity includes:

- Overview and instructions

- Mystery History Date Profile Sheet

- Mystery History Date Guess List

- Mystery History Date Compatibility Sheet

- Variations for small-groups and a Game Show edition!

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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Great activity for Veteran's Day!

This short Primary Source Analysis activity gives students a chance to learn more about the experience of women who joined the military in the United States during World War II. There are 6 posters and 4 photographs included in this resource. After completing this resource, students will have a better understanding of women's roles in the military.

A Lesson Plan and other supplemental information is provided at the beginning of the resource. Students can read this on their own as a homework assignment or it can be an individual or group activity in a classroom. It is also ideally suited for home-schoolers, college students or independent learners who want to learn more. Student work time will vary dependent on the aforementioned factors.

Also included is a one-page sheet that explains what primary sources are and how to analyze them using specific questions through a process called HAPPY. Each page includes questions at the end. There is also a page at the end for students to apply the HAPPY process to one source. An Answer Key to is available at the end of the packet.

For a broader and deeper look at women's experiences in the U.S. military during World War II, consider the following resource with 20 total primary sources and DBQ prompts:

Women in the U.S. Military during WWII: Primary Sources and DBQ's

Primary sources include excerpts from Congressional hearings, articles, and interviews along with posters and photographs. Students will enjoy reading about the various reasons that women joined the military and how the American public perceived their participation!

Other resources relating to this topic:
* Women in the U.S. Military during WWII: Reading Assignment, Worksheet and Bonus Page

* Women in the U.S. Military during WWII: Power Point Lesson and Assessment
* Women in the U.S. Military during WWII: Reading Assignment, PPT Lesson and Primary Source Analysis/DBQ's

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.

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Boost your classroom’s reading comprehension skills with this Ultimate Holiday & Seasonal Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passages Bundle! This comprehensive bundle includes 32 engaging, themed passages perfect for Kindergarten to 2nd grade students. Each passage is paired with thought-provoking questions to assess comprehension and enhance critical thinking. With topics ranging from Kwanzaa and Thanksgiving to Winter Holidays, Human Rights, Food, Landforms, and much more, your students will enjoy learning about a wide variety of subjects.

This bundle is perfect for teaching students about diverse cultures, historical events, holiday traditions, and essential topics like cybersecurity, marketing, and animal rights. Ideal for use throughout the year, the passages also cover winter, fall, and other key seasons. Perfect for classroom activities, assessments, and independent practice!

Key Features:

• 32 nonfiction reading comprehension passages
• Covers holidays like Kwanzaa, Thanksgiving, New Year's Eve, Cyber Monday, and more
• Topics on Diversity, Human Rights, AIDS Awareness, and Food (including Cotton Candy, Fruitcake, and Pumpkin Pie)
• Includes a variety of subjects like Landforms, Marketing, Winter Traditions, and Kindness
• Easy to print, with questions that reinforce learning
• Suitable for holiday celebrations, theme days, and special events

Enhance your classroom with this versatile bundle, which helps your students connect with the world around them through fun and informative passages. Perfect for creating engaging lesson plans, holiday-themed activities, or year-round practice!

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Use cause and effect, inferencing and critical thinking skills to complete this 39 page ready-to-make, fact based Pearl Harbor Day comic book. Uses American dates. Includes: easy to follow World War II Facts Sheet title page dedication page ending page basic facts about attack and deaths at Pearl Harbor USS Arizona memorial US presidential speech black and white images ready to fill in dialogue and speech boxes Great for assessment, cause and effect practice, inferencing skills, introduction to unit, reinforcement of background information for World War II, and project based learning. Fun and engaging yet educationa ELA/history/social studies learning activity!

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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Patriotic Memorial Day Word Search 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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This assignment is part of a series of 10 that explores the history of Alabama.

Written at a 7th-grade level, it is suitable for a wide range of learners.

Each assignment includes four paragraphs that explore the background, key events, and legacy of a significant historical event from the state's history.

Each assignment includes four comprehension questions to check for student understanding. A separate answer key is provided for quick and easy grading.

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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.

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A World War 2 Escape Room activity about the Blitz on Britain, which happened during the first years of the war. Ideal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the activity is perfect for group work, starting a new World War II topic, team-building activities or for a fun, engaging and interactive lesson. The activity can be used in English class as it incorporates some ELA skills or in Social Studies.

The activity has been split into four different tasks; your students will need to complete each of the tasks to reveal a word. Together the four words make a phrase for them to escape the room.

Included in this resource:

• Student guidelines for completing the tasks meaning no teacher prep
• A student answer key to complete as they work through the tasks
• An informational text or reading comprehension passage
• A true or false fact sheet & maze
• A crossword puzzle
• A timeline activity & answer key
• A wordsearch puzzle
• Teacher answer sheets for each task

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In Task 1 students will read an informational text about the Blitz on Britain and then find their way through a maze by answering true or false comprehension questions. If they answer the questions correctly they will reveal their first word.

In Task 2 students will use the same informational text to complete a crossword puzzle. Within the puzzle there are several hidden letters which will need to be unscrambled on the completion of the puzzle to reveal the second word.

In Task 3 students will have to cut out 27 timeline task cards before putting them in order from the earliest date to the most recent. When they have finished their task they can glue them onto the answer key which will reveal their third word.

In Task 4 students will have to find the missing words in a wordsearch puzzle before finding a hidden word from the letters that are left over in the puzzle. This hidden word is their fourth and final word.

Students can then complete their student answer key with the four words they revealed before checking with the teacher to see if they have escaped successfully.

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Learn about the history of Alaska and its state symbols with this state research project. This Alaska research project contains cards with real pictures, reading passages with comprehension questions, and two forms of research recording activities. Students can use the passages, posters and cards to answer the research questions in the two books, or conduct their own research through books or the internet. The preview shows a sampling of each part of this packet.

What is included?

Basic State Poster

State Symbol Cards with real photographs where available

History Time Line Cards with real photographs where available

Reading Comprehension Passages

• Alaska History
• Weather and Climate
• Agriculture and Industry

Fun Facts and Information Pages

Writing Activities

State Research Flip Book Pages

• Basic Facts
• Where is this State?
• Major Landmarks
• Flag
• State Symbols
• Interesting Facts

State Report Book Pages (Choose the pages according to what your focus is.)

• Basic Facts
• Location
• Flag
• State Map
• State Symbols
• Major Landmarks
• Weather and Climate
• Industry and Agriculture
• Famous Person
• Fun Facts

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