Middle School U.S. History Cultural Activities (by date, oldest first)

This Thanksgiving puzzle packet is a cornucopia of good times and sound lessons for children. This packet includes:

• Activity Set: crossword puzzle about history of the holiday; second crossword about family traditions for Thanksgiving; color-in about the holiday's nickname.
• Words to Know: word search puzzle that reinforces key vocabulary from the Activity Set.
• Thanksgiving Day Parades: Crossword that discusses the history of major Thanksgiving parades in the U.S., with special emphasis on the evolution of the Macy's parade in NYC.
• Harvesting Cranberries: Crossword puzzle that explains how the popular Thanksgiving treat is grown, harvested and brought to America's dinner tables.
• FREE – Puzzling Bookmarks: Children complete a small word search and maze relating to Thanksgiving, and then cut out the puzzles to use them as bookmarks in their favorite books.

Thanksgiving then and now. Learn about Thanksgiving traditions with this word search puzzle that features 50 key vocabulary words.

SAVE – Buy our Thanksgiving Then & Now Set with extra puzzles and bonuses!

Vocabulary Words:

America carrots celebrate contests corn cornucopia cranberry sauce decoration dessert dessert dinner England family feast food football freedom friends fruit grapes gravy green beans hiking ice cream march mashed potatoes Massachusetts Mayflower ninety November nuts parade Patuxet pie Pilgrims Plymouth Pokanoket pumpkin shopping Squanto stuffing table thankful Thanksgiving travel tribe turkey visit walks winter

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This a great, fun way to introduce and understand the causes and consequences, as well as the differences between immigration, emigration, & migration— Incorporates music and allows interaction through cooperative groups!

Students will enjoy listening to and analyzing a migration song. Incorporating music into the classroom increases understanding and interest in the subject—acts as a motivating factor. Students will then move into cooperative groups and will rotate stations where they will read and complete 6 different task cards. They will begin with a quick overview of American migration and move to migration trends and policies and end with the effects of immigration on the country of origin as well as the receiving country.

OBJECTIVE:

· The learner will comprehend the causes and effects on the receiving country and the country of origin.

· The learner will explore immigration laws throughout the world.

· The learner will understand historical migration trends throughout history.

· The learner will interpret and analyze the migration song.

MATERIALS:

· Immigration Man Lyrics (Included)

· 1 die per group

· Technology to play the song, Immigration Man

· Sheet of notebook paper per student or per group, at teacher’s discretion

· Colored crayons or colored pencils for diagrams and drawings, provide to each group

· Highlighters for song analysis

INCLUDES:

· Detailed Teacher Instructions

· Introductory activity (song analysis)

· Procedure (Task card activity)

· Closure/Wrap-Up (Exit Cards)

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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.

Disclaimer:

One purchase is for the use of one teacher. If additional teachers would like to use this product, please purchase additional licenses.

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.

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Fourth of July Craft: Celebrate Independence Day with this engaging 4th of July Glasses Template Activity Pack. Perfect for 4th of July parties, classroom activities, and summer camps, this activity pack encourages creativity and adds a festive touch to any celebration. The resource includes five unique glasses templates, perfect for capturing the spirit of Independence Day. Each template is easy to use: simply print the glasses on sturdy cardstock, cut out all the pieces, fold the side pieces along the dotted lines, and glue the tabs of the side pieces to the tabs of the main template. These simple steps make it an ideal activity for children, helping to develop their fine motor skills while having fun. Use these glasses templates to create memorable moments and foster a sense of patriotic pride among students and children.

Key Features:

• Five Unique Templates: Capture the spirit of Independence Day with five different designs.
• Easy Assembly: Simple instructions make it easy for kids to create their own festive glasses.
• Educational Fun: Develop fine motor skills and encourage creativity.
• Versatile Use: Ideal for classroom activities, 4th of July parties, and summer camp projects.
• Festive Decor: Perfect addition to your 4th of July celebration decorations.

Celebrate the 4th of July with creativity and fun. Get your 4th of July Glasses Template Activity Pack today and make your Independence Day celebrations unforgettable.

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Do you want to make learning about Arab American heritage engaging? Are you struggling to find an appropriate no prep activity? Do you lack the background knowledge to teach on this topic? Then download this Arab American Heritage Month Activity WebQuest! This comprehensive research project allows students to learn about Arab Americans and their history, challenges, culture, strengths, and more! Students will also learn about famous Arab Americans and reflect on what they've learned. This WebQuest is perfect for the month of April, supporting diversity in your classroom, small groups or individuals, substitute plans, homework, extra credit, and more!

You'll receive this activity in print and digital formats when you purchase this scavenger hunt resource. The research questions provide scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about Arab American Heritage with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

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• Multi-step Question WebQuest (Print + Digital Formats)
• Reflection Questions
• Answer Key
• Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
• Instructions
• Terms of Use

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Are you looking for an engaging activity for Memorial Day? Are you struggling to find something fun for a classroom party? Then download these Memorial Day Activities! These trivia games cover the history, people, places, traditions, fun, and more of Memorial Day. These small group or full class activities can be used as an engaging opener, brain break, or built into your lesson plans.

This resource comes with 40+ multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. Games can be played while moving around the classroom or sitting in seats or on the floor. Also included is a handout of the trivia for students to use as a quiet activity at their desks.

➟ How this resource helps you:

• Students will learn a lot about Memorial Day
• The 3 engaging games keep students interested and motivated
• The additional hand-out is great for a sub-plan
• NO PREP and very few resources needed (whiteboard, printouts, marker, possibly dice)

➟ This resource includes:

• 40+ unique multiple-choice trivia questions
• Instructions on how to play 3 different trivia games
• Answers (answers to each question are in BOLD)
• Extra handout without answers
• Terms of Use

➟ How to use this resource:

• To learn about this holiday
• For a classroom party
• For sub plans
• When your students need a 'brain break'
• And more!

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Do you want to help your students learn about diversity in the USA? Do you struggle to find a no prep activity to learn about Juneteenth? Then download this Juneteenth Activities for ELA and Social Studies Middle and High School Students! Students will learn about the history, people, events, and more of this new federal holiday.

These small group or full class activities can be used as an engaging opener, brain break, or built into your lesson plans. This resource comes with 30 multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. Games can be played while moving around the classroom or sitting in seats or on the floor. Also included is a handout of the trivia for students to use as a quiet activity at their desks.

➟How to use this resource:

• To learn about Juneteenth
• For a classroom party
• For sub plans
• When your students need a 'brain break'
• And more!

➟ This resource includes:

• 30 multiple-choice trivia questions
• Instructions for 3 games
• Answers (answers to each question are in BOLD)
• Extra handout without answers
• Terms of Use

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Are you looking for comprehensive activities that allow students to explore the people, places, events, and achievements of African Americans? Then download these Black History Month Activities! These games are perfect for the month of February, small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more!

This engaging no prep resource comes with 50+ multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. Games can be played in small groups or with the full class. A handout is included for quiet seatwork, homework, or emergency sub plans!

➟ Most questions have context to help students remember the information:

• As one of the very first boy bands, how many Top 40 hit singles did The Jackson 5 have during their career?
• With the court case Brown v. Board of Education, the U.S. Supreme Court ordered schools to become integrated. What year was this case decided?
• And More!

➟ How this resource helps you:

• Students will learn a lot about African Americans
• The 3 engaging games keep students interested and motivated
• The additional hand-out is great for a sub-plan
• NO PREP and very few resources needed (whiteboard, printouts, marker, possibly dice)

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• 50+ unique multiple-choice trivia questions
• Instructions on how to play 3 different trivia games
• Answers (answers to each question are in BOLD)
• Extra handout without answers
• Terms of Use

➟ How to use this resource:

• For a classroom party
• For sub plans
• When your students need a 'brain break'
• And more!

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Do you want to make learning about Indigenous People engaging? Do you want an inclusive classroom that celebrates diversity? Then download this Indigenous Peoples' Day Activity with Games and a Handout resource! Students will learn a lot about Indigenous culture, events, history, facts, and more! Students will enjoy answering multiple-choice questions with these three different trivia games for small groups or the whole class. Great for an attention-getter, brain break, engaging opener, or built into your lesson plans!

➟ A handout of questions is included to use as quiet seat work!

➟ Can be played repeatedly to help students learn these important facts

This resource includes:

• 35+ unique and relevant multiple-choice trivia questions
• HANDOUT of the questions (for quiet seat work)
• Instructions on how to play 3 different trivia games.
• Answers (answers to each question are in BOLD)
• Terms of Use

**This resource is similar to our Native American Heritage Month Trivia Games with an overlap of a few (3-4) questions. Buy both for lots of fun and engaging information!

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Do you want to help your students learn about African Americans? Are you struggling to find engaging and no prep activities? Then download this Black History Month Activity BUNDLE! With a research WebQuest and three trivia games, this is all you need to celebrate this heritage month!

WEBQUEST

This comprehensive research project allows students to learn about achievements in politics, medicine, STEM, the arts, sports, business, and more. This research activity is perfect for Black History Month, small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more!

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 winter holidays with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

TRIVIA GAMES

This engaging no-prep resource comes with 50+ multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. These games are perfect for the month of February, small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more! Games can be played in small groups or with the full class. A handout is included for quiet seatwork, homework, or emergency sub plans!

➟ Most trivia questions have context to help students remember the information:

• As one of the very first boy bands, how many Top 40 hit singles did The Jackson 5 have during their career?
• With the court case Brown v. Board of Education, the U.S. Supreme Court ordered schools to become integrated. What year was this case decided?
• And More!

➟ How this resource helps you:

• Students will learn a lot about African American history, people, and events
• The 3 engaging games keep students interested and motivated
• The additional hand-out is great for a sub-plan
• NO PREP and minimal resources needed (whiteboard, printouts, marker, possibly dice)

➟ This resource includes:

• 50+ unique multiple-choice trivia questions
• WebQuest with complete instructions and answers
• Instructions on how to play 3 different trivia games and answers
• Extra handout without answers
• Terms of Use

➟ How to Use This Resource

• As an activity for an entire class period
• As homework
• For students who finish their work early
• Great for a sub plan!
• On the last day before a break or weekend!

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Do you want to make learning about Native Americans and Indigenous People engaging? Do you want an inclusive classroom that celebrates diversity? Then download this Bundle Indigenous Peoples' Day Activity Research WebQuest and Games. In these engaging activities, students will learn about Indigenous culture, events, history, facts, and more! Great for homework, small group activities, sub plans, and virtual learning.

WEBQUEST

This comprehensive no prep research project allows students to learn about Native Americans' and Indigenous People's history as well as contemporary and local topics. This research activity is perfect for small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more! 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 Native Americans with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

TRIVIA GAMES

Students will learn a lot about Indigenous culture, events, history, facts, and more! Students will enjoy answering multiple-choice questions with these three different trivia games for small groups or the whole class. Great for an attention-getter, brain break, engaging opener, or built into your lesson plans!

➟ A handout of questions is included to use as quiet seat work!

This resource includes:

• 35+ unique and relevant multiple-choice trivia questions
• HANDOUT of the questions (for quiet seat work)
• Instructions on how to play 3 different trivia games.
• Answers
• Multi-part question WebQuest/scavenger hunt (The URLs provided in this WebQuest are not 'live.' They are kept very simple so that students can easily type the URLs in the search bar to hunt for their answers). Text boxes are all set, and ready to go!
• Reflection questions
• Instructions & Answer Key
• Website evaluation form
• Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
• Terms of Use

**The trivia game resource is similar to our Native American Heritage Month Trivia Games with an overlap of a few (3-4) questions. Buy both for lots of fun and engaging information!

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Do you want to help your students learn about African Americans' contributions to our country? Do you want to motivate and engage your students to learn? Then download this Bundle Black History Month Activity with a Bulletin Board Set! With a research WebQuest, trivia games, and a bulletin board set, this is all you need to celebrate this heritage month!

WEBQUEST

This comprehensive research project allows students to learn about achievements in politics, medicine, STEM, the arts, sports, business, and more. This research activity is perfect for Black History Month, small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more!

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 winter holidays with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

BULLETIN BOARD - Quotes by Martin Luther King

This interactive bulletin board features 20 low-ink posters of quotes by Dr King! This bulletin board also comes with 4 interactive reflection mini-posters to encourage students to share their thoughts and feelings about non-violent resistance and forgiveness. As a bonus, you will also receive a handout of the quotes along with writing reflection prompts.

No prep - print on 8.5 X 11 paper and hang!

TRIVIA GAMES

This engaging no-prep resource comes with 50+ multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. These games are perfect for the month of February, small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more! Games can be played in small groups or with the full class. A handout is included for quiet seatwork, homework, or emergency sub plans!

➟ Most trivia questions have context to help students remember the information:

• As one of the very first boy bands, how many Top 40 hit singles did The Jackson 5 have during their career?
• With the court case Brown v. Board of Education, the U.S. Supreme Court ordered schools to become integrated. What year was this case decided?
• And More!

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• Students will learn a lot about African American history, people, and events
• The 3 engaging games keep students interested and motivated
• The additional hand-out is great for a sub-plan
• NO PREP and minimal resources needed (whiteboard, printouts, marker, possibly dice)

➟ This resource includes:

• 50+ unique multiple-choice trivia questions
• WebQuest with complete instructions and answers
• Instructions on how to play 3 different trivia games and answers
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• 20 low-ink 8.5 X 11 mini-posters
• Title Page
• Brief Biography
• 4 reflection mini-posters
• BONUS List of all quotes with a reflection writing activity

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Who is Mary Fisher, and what is her impact on society? 20 active learning, engaging activities to help students learn about and understand the life and times of Mary Fisher, known as Te Ata, a Chickasaw storyteller, performer, and artist. Includes: Black and white coloring images on pages Who is Mary Fisher (synonyms)? Timeline of Life (blank timeline to retell and fill in) Compare & Contrast School Days (1900s vs. Today) Become a Journalist (Interview) "Bearer of the Morning" Bumper Sticker Storytelling a Family Tradition The Royal Speech Crossword Puzzle & Answer Sheet (Answers on Timeline for students) Mary's FakeBook Broadway Marquee Poem Pictograph Point of View Treasure of Oklahoma (State Focused) Legend of the White Wolf Te Ata, the Movie (Design ad) Te Ata, the Cast (Cast the Parts)

16 pages of basic facts and engaging activities in comic book format to help students learn about Oklahoma's state history in its before statehood years. This first in a series Oklahoma packet focuses on 1500-1700s using comic book format with text boxes. Comes with comic book pages and nine activities. Students can re-write the story of Oklahoma using the extra comic pages that have blank text boxes. Excellent for history and ELA classes to use for state test prep, assessment, chronological order, basic motor skills, writing skills, and much more... Packet Includes: 1541--Coronado, de Soto, and Native Americans 1541--write your own land charter for Spain 1682--le Salle and King of France 1682--pros and cons of running a new world (compare/contrast) 1700s--waterways exploration by 7 explorers 1700s--map your own waterway exploration across Oklahoma 1700s--fight for takeover of Oklahoma by France and Spain 1700s--Oklahoma's Riches (Resources native to Oklahoma) 1763--France gives land to England and Spaing 1763--Class/Group survey on who owned Oklahoma Create your own Oklahoma Timeline 5 Comic handouts with blank text boxes to re-tell the history Can be used with other Oklahoma products found at this storefront: Oklahoma Land Rush Notable Native Americans Te Ata, Mary Fisher Native American Day

Do you know how Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month begin? This 25 page comic book explains the history behind the celebrated month, and it offers students the opportunity to review information then fill in their own comic speech bubbles and facts using the comic templates.

Includes:

Immigration of the first Japanese to America

Number of Japanese who left their homeland for U.S.

Transcontinental Railroad

Map of Railroad Line

Golden/Last Spike

Asian-Pacific Continents & Islands (partial list)

Commemorative Bill made into Law

White House Fact about Visitors

Timeline of Congressional Bill into Law

Public Law 102-458

Hawaiian Words List and Activity

Famous Asian-Pacific Americans and Their Info: Amy Tan, Steven Chu, Michelle Kwan, Jerry Yang

Interesting facts, great coloring images, and follows CCSS guidelines. Use for assessment, introduction, and/or refresher. Fun, educational way to learn facts about Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month!

Learn facts and information about the 1889 Oklahoma Land Rush through comic book coloring and writing format. After reading and coloring frames, students re-write the story using blank speech and fact boxes on comic designed handouts. Easy to understand, basic facts that include: 5 Civilized Tribes Assimilation Point of View (NAI, Female, Male, Child) Statehood Geography Regions of the state labeling/colorcoding activity Indian Territory Oklahoma Territory Homestead Act Indian Removal Act Land Proclamation Land Claim Certificate Stake Your Claim (color, cut, paste to claim your new land) Relocation Map Boomers and Sooners 6 Counties of Unavailable Land Railroad Electricity in the White House President Benjamin Harris Oklahoma 1st and 2nd Capitols Write a Poem and/or Song Advertisement/Marketing Writing Journalism Writing Fort Reno in El Reno 4 Towns that Spring Up Overnight Charles Haskell, 1st Oklahoma Governor Complete lesson on the Oklahoma Land Rush of 1889 that will engage students and make learning cooperative, fun, and educational. Uses critical thinking, chronological order/sequencing, expository writings, inferencing, problem solving, symbolization, short story elements, plot lines, cultural awareness, diversity, and more... Great way to learn and assess basic history facts while reinforcing communication and writing skills!

Five top-rated Oklahoma related products that engage students in active learning strategies and encourage creativity, cultural awareness, debate, discussion, test prep, and more:

Packets Included:
Oklahoma Land Run

Oklahoma, The History of a State (1500-1700)

Native American Role Models

Native American Day: Fact-Based, Historical Activities & Resources

Te Ata

174 pages of fun!

1. Oklahoma Land Run

Product Description:

Learn facts and information about the 1889 Oklahoma Land Rush through comic book coloring and writing format. After reading and coloring frames, students re-write the story using blank speech and fact boxes on comic designed handouts. Easy to understand, basic facts that include:

5 Civilized Tribes
Assimilation
Point of View (NAI, Female, Male, Child)
Statehood
Geography Regions of the state labeling/colorcoding activity
Indian Territory
Oklahoma Territory
Homestead Act
Indian Removal Act
Land Proclamation
Land Claim Certificate
Stake Your Claim (color, cut, paste to claim your new land)
Relocation Map
Boomers and Sooners
6 Counties of Unavailable Land
Railroad
Electricity in the White House
President Benjamin Harris
Oklahoma 1st and 2nd Capitols
Write a Poem and/or Song
Advertisement/Marketing Writing
Journalism Writing
Fort Reno in El Reno
4 Towns that Spring Up Overnight
Charles Haskell, 1st Oklahoma Governor

Complete lesson on the Oklahoma Land Rush of 1889 that will engage students and make learning cooperative, fun, and educational. Uses critical thinking, chronological order/sequencing, expository writings, inferencing, problem solving, symbolization, short story elements, plot lines, cultural awareness, diversity, and more... Great way to learn and assess basic history facts while reinforcing communication and writing skills. 37 pages!

2. Oklahoma, The History of a State (1500-1700)

Product Description:

16 pages of basic facts and engaging activities in comic book format to help students learn about Oklahoma's state history in its before statehood years.

This first in a series Oklahoma packet focuses on 1500-1700s using comic book format with text boxes. Comes with comic book pages and nine activities. Students can re-write the story of Oklahoma using the extra comic pages that have blank text boxes. Excellent for history and ELA classes to use for state test prep, assessment, chronological order, basic motor skills, writing skills, and much more...

Packet Includes:

1541--Coronado, de Soto, and Native Americans

1541--write your own land charter for Spain

1682--le Salle and King of France

1682--pros and cons of running a new world (compare/contrast)

1700s--waterways exploration by 7 explorers

1700s--map your own waterway exploration across Oklahoma

1700s--fight for takeover of Oklahoma by France and Spain

1700s--Oklahoma's Riches (Resources native to Oklahoma)

1763--France gives land to England and Spaing

1763--Class/Group survey on who owned Oklahoma

Create your own Oklahoma Timeline

5 Comic handouts with blank text boxes to re-tell the history

16 pages of learning!

3. Native American Role Models

Product Description:
15 notable Native American role models, fact based, mini-lesson unit that includes:

Guideline Sheet with Role Models & Activities Listed

15 Quick Facts Sheets w/ 15 Character Images

135 Differentiated Writing Activities (Too Numerous to List All!)

(all genres of writing addressed w/ 3 categories: Writings, Project Based, Differentiated Lower Activities)

45 Project Based Activities for Active Learning

15 Activities Worksheet for Hands-On Active Learning

Role Models:

Jim Thorpe (athlete)

Maria Tallchief (ballerina)

Billy Mills (athlete)

Sequoyah (silversmith tradesman)

Johnny Bench (athlete)

Sacagawea (guide)

Charles Curtis (politician/V.P.)

Johnny Cash (entertainer)

Wilma Mankiller (Chief)

Will Rogers (entertainer)

Pearl Carter Scott (aviator/aviatrix)

N. Scott Momaday (author)

Joy Harjo (poet)

Sherman Alexiee (author)

Sandra Osawa (filmmaker)

Tribes:

Cherokee

Chickasaw

Choctaw

Creek

Kaw

Kiowa

Makah

Osage

Oglala Lakota (Sioux)

Shoshone

Spokane

48 pages of informative facts and fun activities!

Great introduction and overview of Native American role models and their cultures, easy to learn facts, addresses Common Core and ELA/Social Studies state guidelines. Differentiated activities for numerous levels of writers. Use with homeschool, flipped classes, GT, Pre-AP, At-Risk. Engaging, critical thinking, interesting, fun, and educational!

4. Native American Day: Fact-Based, Historical Activities & Resources

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Numerous projects for Native American Day (4th Friday in September) or for any NA History/SS/English Unit. Includes:

Make a Timeline (Build Background Knowledge)

U.S. Map of NA Tribes

Diorama activity and clip art for use

"I am..." Find your NA tribe

Compare & Contrast tribes

Debate over first American Settlers

Top 15 Most Famous Native Americans

with Crossword and Word Search (with answers)

Silhouette "I am..." synonym poem

Headress, Shield, & Teepee designing

Make a Diorama

Research links

Symbolism sheets

Video links

and more...

Everything needed for beginning, understanding, or assessing Native American unit. Culture unit with valid resources. Differentiated, project based, student-centered Native American activities. Fun and educational with 50 pages of learning!

BONUS FILE!
Te Ata

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Who is Mary Fisher, and what is her impact on society? 20 active learning, engaging activities to help students learn about and understand the life and times of Mary Fisher, known as Te Ata, a Chickasaw storyteller, performer, and artist.

Includes:
Black and white coloring images on pages
Who is Mary Fisher (synonyms)?
Timeline of Life (blank timeline to retell and fill in)
Compare & Contrast School Days (1900s vs. Today)
Become a Journalist (Interview)
"Bearer of the Morning" Bumper Sticker
Storytelling a Family Tradition
The Royal Speech
Crossword Puzzle & Answer Sheet (Answers on Timeline for students)
Mary's FakeBook
Broadway Marquee
Poem
Pictograph
Point of View
Treasure of Oklahoma (State Focused)
Legend of the White Wolf
Te Ata, the Movie (Design ad)
Te Ata, the Cast (Cast the Parts)

23 pages in the learning packet.

Perfect 174 page bundle for learning about Oklahoma and its history!

❤️Looking for notable historical leaders posters to celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month? Decorate your bulletin board, hallway, door, or classroom with 10 diverse AAPI leaders, their meaningful contributions, words of wisdom, and more!

✅ AAPI leaders included:

☑ Steven Yeun, Ellison Onizuka, David Chang, Jason Momoa, Keanu Reeves, Christine Sun Kim, Jhumpa Lahiri, Toshiko Takaezu, Chudaree Debhakam, Yuna Kim

*This is set 2 of 2. To view set 1, click HERE.

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✏️ Great for any elementary grade!

✏️ These colorful posters are the perfect addition to your Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month unit or to celebrate throughout the year!

✏️Create eye-catching bulletin boards, hallway displays, AAPI education books, coloring pages, and more!

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⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Simply print the ready to go posters and laminate for durability.

⭐️Black and white set included! Students can choose a historical figure and color their own poster! Combine pages to create an AAPI coloring book!

⭐️Check out the preview and video for a sneak peek!

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✅ Includes 5 poster sets - 8 1/2 x 11 in: (50 pages)

☑ Poster set 1 - leader's picture and name (10 pages)

☑ Poster set 2 - leader's picture, name and title (10 pages)

☑ Poster set 3 - leader's picture, name and sentence about them (10 pages)

☑ Poster set 4 - leader's picture, name and quote (10 pages)

☑ Poster set 5 - leader's picture, name and fun facts (10 pages)

✅ Bonus: (52 pages)

☑ Black and white set (50 pages)

☑ Table of contents (1 page)

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

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✅ Leaders included: (10)

☑ Steven Yeun - actor - (South Korean American)

☑ Ellison Onizuka - astronaut - (Japanese American, Pacific Islander American)

☑ David Chang - chef & TV personality - (Korean American)

☑ Jason Momoa - actor - (Pacific Islander American)

☑ Keanu Reeves - actor - (Chinese American, Pacific Islander American)

☑ Christine Sun Kim - artist - (South Korean American)

☑ Jhumpa Lahiri - author - (Indian American)

☑ Toshiko Takaezu - artist - (Japanese American, Pacific Islander American)

☑ Chudaree Debhakam - chef - (Thai)

☑ Yuna Kim - competitive ice skater - (South Korean)

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AAPI Leaders Set 2 Bundle

⭐️Looking for more posters?

Poster Growing Bundle

⭐️Looking for more Asian American & Pacific Islander activities?

AAPI Heritage Growing Bundle

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