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Are you looking to engage your students in the study of FDR's New Deal? This New Deal Matching Game is the perfect way to get your students excited and engaged with history. The game provides slides to guide both the teacher and the student through note-taking, student discussions/debate, and the ‘New Deal Matching Game’.

Instructions: Organize into groups of 3-4 students. Each group will analyze 10 scenarios that will be presented in the next several slides. Fill out the T-chart addressing the following…

1. Which New Deal program(s) is the best match in addressing the problems associated with each scenario? Write in the letter of the card. 

(*You will use each program only once).

2. Acronyms? Write in the abbreviation. 

3. Which of the 3 R’s best applies to each of the scenarios; Relief, Recovery, or Reform? (Hint, scenario #3 is the only one that has two of the R’s)

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"I'm Your Flag So Please Treat Me Right!" is a book told from the point of view of the American flag. It helps children understand the importance of the American flag and the proper way to care for the American flag. This worksheet is a simple comprehension worksheet to see if the students were listening. Each example on the worksheet is comes from the book.

Machines on the Move: How Automation Transformed the Industrial Revolution Workforce

Is technology a job-stealer or a job-creator? This engaging reading comprehension worksheet delves into the fascinating story of automation during the Industrial Revolution. Students will explore how inventions like the cotton gin and assembly line revolutionized production, impacting the types of jobs available and the skills needed to succeed.
What's Included:

• Informative reading passage examining the shift from skilled crafts to mass production.
• Primary source analysis with critical thinking questions.
• Varied assessment activities:
  • Multiple Choice Questions
  • Matching Skills to Jobs
  • Fill-in-the-Blank exercises
  • Short Answer prompts encouraging analysis and comparison
• Answer Key for easy grading

Learning Objectives:

• Students will analyze the impact of technological advancements on the Industrial Revolution workforce.
• Students will understand the changing skillsets required for success in a changing job market.
• Students will compare and contrast automation in the Industrial Revolution with modern automation.

Common Core Standards Addressed:

• RI.5.1: Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says or when analyzing its content.
• RI.6.6: Distinguish between cause-and-effect relationships and relationships based on sequence.
• RI.7.2: Determine the central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development.
• RI.8.3: Analyze various perspectives in a text, including those of the author, narrator, and characters.

Why Buy This Resource?

• Engaging & Relevant: Explores a topic with historical and modern-day relevance.
• Critical Thinking Skills: Encourages students to analyze the impact of automation and consider its implications.
• Varied Activities: Assesses student understanding through a mix of question formats.
• Ready-to-Use: Download, print, and get teaching!

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Dust Bowl Dreams & Dust Bowl Dilemmas: 20 Grapes of Wrath Movie Questions Spark Insight Embark on the Joad family's poignant journey with this set of 20 thought-provoking "Grapes of Wrath" movie questions. Designed to follow the film's emotional narrative, these prompts will ignite discussions about resilience, hope, and the enduring spirit of humanity in the face of hardship.
Why choose our "Grapes of Wrath" Movie Quiz Questions?

• Chronological Exploration: Questions unfold alongside the film's powerful story, allowing viewers to analyze key moments and character choices scene by scene.
• Beyond Survival: Go beyond plot with questions that explore themes of family, injustice, economic disparity, and the fight for human dignity.
• Perfect for: Movie nights, classrooms, online forums, or sparking meaningful conversations about American history, social issues, and the timeless human spirit.
• Instant Download: Receive your quiz questions immediately, ready to print, share, or post online.
• Discussion Prompts: Extend the conversation beyond the questions with additional thought-provoking starters.

"Grapes of Wrath" is more than just a film; it's a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Use these questions to unlock its full potential, foster dialogue, and learn from the timeless lessons of John Steinbeck's masterpiece.
Order now and embark on a thought-provoking journey through "Grapes of Wrath"!

This 12-slide PowerPoint presentation about Native American women describes general attributes of women in Native American societies with a focus on three specific regional groups: Pueblo Indians of the Southwest, the Plains Indians and the Iroquois Confederacy. It covers the pre-Columbian era through 1810. It also features four specific notable Native American women from this time period. This PowerPoint presentation works as part of the sequence of American History or as a stand-alone resource for women’s history. It is also a good resource during Women’s History Month. It also includes a map showing the key geographic regions of Native American tribes and groups.

Through the digital Easel assessment, students can check their knowledge and teachers can measure student learning. For home schoolers or for asynchronous learning, this is a valuable online tool.

This resource is part of the Women in American History Series which includes the following PowerPoint lessons as well as Reading Assignments and Worksheets and Primary Source Analysis and DBQ's for various eras.

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This product is a comprehensive set of reading comprehension passages about the life and legacy of Susan B. Anthony (biography), a key figure in the women’s suffrage movement.

It is designed for students in grades 3, 4, 5, and even 6 and is ideal for Women’s History Month or social studies curriculum.

The passages cover key aspects of Anthony’s life, including

• Her early years
• Her fight for women’s rights
• Her trial
• Her enduring legacy

Each passage is accompanied by 6 written response questions to test comprehension, making it an excellent tool for enhancing students’ reading skills and understanding of historical figures.

Answer keys are provided for all passages, facilitating easy grading and review.

This educational resource provides a valuable and engaging way to explore women’s history.

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Veterans Day Reading Comprehension and Writing Activities

Looking for an engaging way to teach students about Veterans Day? This resource is perfect for building knowledge and developing literacy skills!

Veterans Day Reading Comprehension and Writing Activities includes:

• Informative 7 reading passages about Veterans Day and each branch of the U.S. military (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Space Force)
• Comprehension questions to enhance understanding
• Writing prompts encouraging students to reflect on the importance of honoring veterans
• Answer key for all activities

This product is ideal for classroom discussions, independent practice, or group work. Help your students appreciate the bravery and dedication of our veterans while strengthening their reading and writing skills!

Suitable for first to third Graders, these activities are a meaningful addition to your Veterans Day lessons.

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This product is a quiz over 16 important locations for 8th Grade US History. Included is 16 Labeled Maps and a 16 question quiz.

This 19-slide PowerPoint presentation covers the early years of the Women’s Rights Movement in the United States, from 1840 through 1865. It is an ideal lesson for the antebellum time period or as a stand-alone resource for women’s history. It is also a good resource during Women’s History Month.

Each slide contains information and graphics that highlight how the Women’s Rights Movement developed during these twenty-five years. It points to the influential role of abolition in helping women to become activists and then the realization that women needed to take action on their own behalf. Key women are highlighted including the giants of the era such as Lucretia Mott, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony and Sojourner Truth.

If you would like the actual PowerPoint slides, please email me at cnonnemaker@gmail.com and I will happily send them to you after you purchase.

There is also an Easel Assessment. For Home Schoolers or for asynchronous learning, this is a valuable digital tool.

This is part of the Women in American History Series which includes PowerPoint lessons as well as Reading Assignments and Worksheets, Analyzing Primary Sources and DBQ's and more!

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Do you or your students like WWII historical fiction? In Hearts at War, Tosh and Betty come of age in Southern California only to have their lives severed by war, family and social pressures once they enter college. Coincidence will throw them together again in the Pacific theater of war as they both serve in the military. Will they be able face the challenges of war and find a way to one another? In writing Hearts at War, I wanted to bring an unknown aspect of history to light. Available on Amazon or Kindle/Kindle Unlimited. Young Adults/Adults/Interracial Romance. I appreciate any reviews!

Guess the states with fact based clues and visuals. 25 states are included in part one. Instructions for individual/group play, and suggestions for use that offer interactive fun while learning about states. Sheets can be colored and displayed or used as is. Clues include: State Capitols with starred location Famous Statesmen Mottos Nicknames State Birds State Flowers States Included: 1. Virginia 2. Alaska 3. Iowa 4. Texas 5. North Dakota 6. Missouri 7. Utah 8. Kentucky 9. Rhode Island 10. Wisconsin 11. Hawaii 12. California 13. Ohio 14. Delaware 15. South Dakota 16. Arkansas 17. Montana 18. Idaho 19. Arizona 20. Oklahoma 21. New York 22. Florida 23. New Hampshire 24. Georgia 25. Vermont Perfect for assessment on states, building prior knowledge for units, introduction of state units, and states' reviews. Can be used to make student books or United States' bulletin board displays. Fun to play as an individual, team, or whole group game.

Studying the U.S. States in your classroom? This product is an ideal comprehensive group research project based around the 50 states so look no further! It encourages research skills using National Geographic Kids & various graphic organizers, content-specific vocabulary knowledge, group teamwork and collaboration, presentation skills, and self-reflection skills! This product comes with 16 pages of graphic organizers, vocabulary terms, and grading tools. It is easy to use and an awesome collaborative project that your students will love!

What's included?

1. How-to-Use Guide: Includes main ideas, student outcomes, materials, standards/curriculum connections, and assessment/grading.

2. National Geographic Kids Website Guide: Provides a detailed description of how to use the National Geographic Kids website, including pictures and steps.

3. Vocabulary Posters: ½ sheet definitions of 8 vocabulary words related to this project: Statehood, Population, Capital, Abbreviation, Geography, Landforms, Natural Resources, and Wildlife.

4. Vocabulary Word Sort Game: Print and cut both pages 9 and 10. Students have to match the definition with the correct vocabulary word.

5. Individual Research Graphic Organizer Option 1: Graphic organizer option 1 for students to record their individualized U.S. State research.

6. Individual Research Graphic Organizer Option 2: Graphic organizer option 2 for students to record their individualized U.S. State research.

7. Group U.S. State Research Poster Prep Document: Groups will use this document to ensure they have all the requirements needed to complete their group posters.

8. Group U.S. State Research Poster & Presentation Rubric: Teacher grading rubric that includes a 4 point system to grade the individual research graphic organizers, the poster, presentation, and teamwork of the group.

9. Group work Reflection Sheet: ½ sheet where students write what they did great on and how they can improve next time.

10. ‘What I Learned’ Graphic Organizer: Document where students can record what they learned from the class U.S. State presentations.

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This is a set of 3 American Revolution Reading Comprehension Passages with Multiple Choice Questions.

It is perfect for students in grades 4, 5, and 6, and even suitable for 7th-grade learners looking to dive into the history of the American Revolution.

The passages include;

• What was The American Revolution? This passage breaks down the big event that started it all and explains why it’s such an important part of American history.
• Causes of The American Revolution: Here, students will read about the different factors that led the thirteen colonies to fight for their independence.
• Key Events of The American Revolution: From the Boston Tea Party to the Declaration of Independence, this passage covers the major events that students need to know.

Each passage is accompanied by 10 thought-provoking multiple-choice questions, designed to assess comprehension and critical thinking skills. Plus, we've included answer keys for easy grading and feedback.

Whether you’re teaching the whole class, breaking into discussion groups, or assigning independent work, these passages are flexible and fun. They’re a great resource for any history lesson.

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Battles of Lexington and Concord Reading Comprehension Passage with Questions

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Get students thinking about presidential elections and political campaign promises with 16 handouts that generate higher level learning.The journal-like prompts include historical facts that will have students wondering, "What if.I was president..?" Social issues to write about include:

family issues

government growth

importing goods

internet issues

laws and rules

leadership style

national debt

national security

social security

space exploration

succession

transportation problems

war

world peace

There are sixteen famous presidents, with their greatest accomplishments. Included are: Adams, Bush, Clinton, Cleveland, Coolidge, Eisenhower, Jackson, Johnson, Kennedy, Lincoln, Nixon, Reagan, Roosevelt,Washington

Includes Extra Resources (videos, web-links) and Ideas for Use in the classroom.

Can be used with English, Government, History classes.

Help your students understand how the American Revolution started with this Battles of Lexington and Concord Reading Comprehension Passage that is designed for grades 4, 5, and 6.

This resource provides a detailed account of the Standoff at Lexington and the Battle at Concord by exploring key events such as the rising tensions, the British plan, Paul Revere’s legendary ride, and the significant standoffs and battles that sparked a nation’s quest for independence.

The passage is accompanied by a set of written response questions, multiple-choice questions, and a helpful context clues graphic organizer.

Answer keys have also been provided to ensure seamless integration into lesson plans.

This is an appropriate resource to use on Patriot's Day to honor the brave people who fought for America's independence.

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American Revolution Reading Comprehension Passages with Multiple Choice Questions

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Guess the states with fact based clues and visuals. 26 states are included in part one. Use with or without part one. Instructions for individual/group play, and suggestions for use that offer interactive fun while learning about states. Sheets can be colored and displayed or used as is. Clues include: State Capitols with starred location Famous Statesmen Mottos Nicknames State Birds State Flowers States Included: 1. Washington 2. Alabama 3. Illinois 4. Tennessee 5. New Jersey 6. Mississippi 7. Nebraska 8. Maine 9. West Virginia 10. Michigan 11. Louisiana 12. Pennsylvania 13. Oregon 14. Connecticut 15. Kansas 16. Wyoming 17. Nevada 18. South Carolina 19. New Mexico 20. Massachusetts 21. Virginia 22. Colorado 23. Minnesota 24. North Carolina 25. Indiana 26. Maryland (second answer sheet with 1-26 included if not using with part one) Perfect for assessment on states, building prior knowledge for units, introduction of state units, and states' reviews. Can be used to make student books or United States' bulletin board displays. Fun to play as an individual, team, or whole group game.

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Pearl Harbor Comic Book and Pearl Harbor 25 Activities

Pearl Harbor Comic Book

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!

Pearl Harbor 25 Activities Packet

Basic facts about Pearl Harbor Day that include 25 critical thinking activities for ELA and History/Social Studies. Illustrated black and white images for coloring and decorating.

Includes:

KWL Chart

Where is Pearl Harbor?

What is the distance between California and Japan?

What prompted the attack?

Timeline of Events (to build)

When was the attack?

Time Zones activity

Surprise attack! What would you have been doing at...?

Ships unguarded--what would the captain do?

Planes unsecured--what is your suggestion?

Compare and contrast a sailor and soldier

Flying at night in 1941

Paper airplane building, decorating, and flying game

A vital resource not destroyed--oil

Decorate a fallen soldier's tombstone

A General's orders...

Presidential speech translation and analysis

Write your own presidential speech

If you were President...

Jeanette Rankin and Thoughts on War

Make a war poster

Write a Pearl Harbor acrostic poem

Create a Pearl Harbor Memorial

Design a newspaper front page

2 Pearl Harbor Day coloring sheets

Answer and Suggestions for Use sheet

Excellent for cause and effect, inferencing, test prep and review for History/SS, for ELA expository writing, fact-based text accompaniment, and understanding Pearl Harbor Day's importance in American history.Use with AP/GT, flipped, homeschool, project based, etc...Fun, educational, and thought provoking!

Explore important moments in history with this comprehensive set of three Cold War Nuclear Arms Race reading comprehension passages.

The passages are designed for students in grades 6, 7, 8, and 9 and they cover the following topics;

• The Cold War: The students will learn about the tension and conflicts between countries after World War II.
• Understanding The Nuclear Arms Race: This passage will help the students discover how countries competed to have the most powerful nuclear weapons and its effects on global safety.
• The Arms Control Treaties: Help your students learn about the agreements or treaties made to control and reduce the spread of nuclear weapons to make the world safer.

After each passage, there are 10 multiple-choice questions to help students think about what they've learned. Answer keys are included.

This is perfect for classroom activities like group discussions or independent work to help the students understand these important events in history.

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Looking for a fun, engaging and quick way for students to review terms and concepts tied to U.S. history? Pictionarades is an interactive game that will tap into the imagination and knowledge of your students who will be challenged to use their acting and/or artistic ability in illustrating concepts and vocabulary words tied certain time periods of U.S. history. Materials: • Lesson plan • Vocabulary words (11 units) • Word Document Template Time Frame: • 10-15 min

An overview of Galveston as the Gateway to America during 1845-1924. Follow immigrants from Europe to Galveston in dangerous conditions over rough seas as they enter the Port of Galveston to start their new lives. 23 pages of comic book style coloring frames; 11 of these pages are blank for students to write their immigration stories. Includes "Fact" box on each of the pages. Fun, engaging, and educational approach to learning about immigration through the Port of Galveston in 1845. Use for introducing skills or for assessment of knowledge.

This Cold War Unit review & assessment includes:

• Easy to use comprehensive study guide
• 31 slide Power-Point review game quiz
• 31 slide Power-Point Game review Quiz with answers
• Exam: 5 matching questions, 35 multiple choice
• 4 essay questions

All of the above materials can be reformatted, edited, and modified to suit your objectives.

If you liked this lesson see other related ‘Cold War’ lessons here:

• The Cold War and Vietnam
• The Cuban Missile Crisis Declassified
• The Korean War: A Critical Reading Activity