Less than $5 U.S. History Games

Westward Expansion Game:

Students will play this game with a partner. During the game, the students will explore the transportation of the Westward Expansion. Students will play this game twice: once taking a wagon and once taking a train. This experience will show students how innovations in transportation made travel easier.

The teacher has the option to assign extension questions which will have students making connections and participating in deeper level thinking. These questions could be homework or used as discussion starter.

This product aligns with Indiana Social Studies Standard 5.E.3.

What's included:

• Teacher instructions.
• Game board in color and black and white.
• Student instructions in color and black and white.
• Extension questions.

How is this product helpful:

• Low prep for students.
• Fun.
• Engaging for students.
• Good partner work.
• Leads to deeper level thinking.

This product is intended to demonstrate how Triangular Trade worked in the the 17th and 18th centuries.

Materials Included:

- Country Profile Sheets

- Colony Profile Sheets

- Raw Material Cards

- Instruction sheet

Teaching Strategy:

- Note: Students should have been introduced to information on Triangular Trade and Mercantilism preceding this activity.

- Divide the class into teams of 6

- Give each group a Country Profile Sheet - have students read the information for their country

- Students will then be given their colony - this can be done randomly or strategically. - It is often more impactful to the lesson to have groups actually go out and “explore’ their colony. I have given students numbers and then put colonies around the room with only numbers attached to them.

- The colony envelope should include the colony profile and the appropriate amount of raw material cards.

- When all groups have their colonies and have read all things about their country and colony then they should form a strategy for trading to get their necessary resources.

- Groups will then start trading with other groups to get the resources they need.

- Leave time to debrief and possibly play again.

- Adjust rules as you see the need.

Introducing our exciting 50 States Bingo set! Get ready to learn and have fun as you explore the 50 states of the United States in a unique and engaging way. It's a fantastic way to learn and test your knowledge about the states. These cards feature vibrant images of the different states. The game can be played with 2 to 10 players, making it a versatile option for different group sizes. The Bingo cards come with 50 calling cards, each having an image of a state abbreviation on it that each player needs to find on their cards. The first player to complete a row, column, or diagonal on their bingo card yells, "Bingo!" and wins the round. Our 50 States Bingo set not only entertains but also educates, promoting memory retention and expanding knowledge about the United States.

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What is included:

10 bingo cards with abbreviations of states

50 calling cards

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

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

This item includes:

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

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

Topics in this game include:

• Lexington
• Paul Revere
• The Declaration of Independence
• Boston Tea Party
• George Washington

Prep is very easy - you just need to share the website URL with your students.  You may want to test the site before you use it, just to make sure nothing is blocked by your district.  As some of the clues can be challenging to unlock, you may choose to help your students with the trickier ones.  With the teacher guide, you will have the answer key - so you can help guide students towards the correct answer by giving them hints, or if you have limited time, you can adjust the game by reducing the number of locks they need to unlock - just give them the answer(s) to help the activity fit your time constraints.

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These three pre-reading activities are the perfect introduction to the literature unit for The Scarlet Letter by Nathanial Hawthorne. The activities are anticipatory and get students in the mindset of Puritan and Colonial New England life, put in the shoes of the community members of those times, learn some initial vocabulary, and have the opportunity to tie this all together by writing what they think the novel is about based on these pre-reading activities.

What does this product include?

• One debate/discussion slideshow with 15 statements such as, "People should always be forgiven for their mistakes, no matter how serious the mistake."
• One group/class game "Secret Sinner"
• One printable worksheet with 8 vocabulary words such as "redemption" and "ostracism" for students to match with the definition. This worksheet has an added game in which when all the vocab words have been matched with their definition, students will unscramble the secret word (which is another vocab word), and they have space to write what they think the novel, The Scarlet Letter, is about based on the vocabulary words

How should I use these activities in the classroom?

You will ultimately determine how these three activities can be used, and they truly can be used in whichever order you see fit. And if you have a class full of students who are completely unfamiliar with the plot of The Scarlet Letter, I suggest completing the slideshow first, the Secret Sinner game second, and the worksheet third (or send it home as homework).

Grab the annotation-supported digital and print copy of the novel here.

Ready to get review key vocabulary for the Industrial Revolution while getting your students moving and learning with an engaging, exciting, and all-around fun game that is sure to become a class favorite? Then, The Fly Swatter Game is right for you! Students compete to swat the fly with the word that matches the definition they are given. Multiple formats (project-to-board/screen or print options) and multiple game modes keep this game fresh and exciting. It's engaging, it's intense, but most of all, it's loads of fun that will have your students wanting to play again and again!

Use this game to review key terms relating to The Industrial Revolution!

What’s Included:

• PowerPoint version of game board and instructions to be projected to a board, wall, or screen
• Larger flies that can be printed and cut out to use around your entire classroom
• Teacher instructions
• Student Study List of terms and definitions
• Teacher Vocabulary Call List to be used during gameplay
• Blank flies and call lists if you want to add or customize the game!

Fly swatters not included (I found cheap ones at the local dollar store!), but you can always have students use their hands or create their own fly swatters from paper!

This product pairs perfectly with the The Industrial Revolution Crossword Puzzle and Word Search!

Introduce your young learners to Memorial Day with this interactive board game! Perfect for kindergarteners and 1st graders, it combines fun physical activities with educational facts about Memorial Day.

Engage your classroom with this exciting game, specifically designed for kindergarteners and 1st graders. This unique educational tool combines fun, movement, and learning in a board game format that introduces young students to the significance of Memorial Day.

Includes 5 physical activity cards and 15 fact cards that ask basic questions about Memorial Day and the United States.

This game is not only a great resource for physical education but also a valuable addition to social studies lessons:

Works well in the classroom, during indoor recess, or in small group stations.

To be played in groups- either in small groups or have students team up together while you read the questions.

This is a printable download game- you will need paper and dice!

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

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WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• 15 Pages

• ( PDF + PNG Files )

• Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper

• High-resolution images

• Unlimited prints

• Great for kids, boys and girls

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• This item comes as a high-resolution PDF + PNG files that you can download straight after purchasing.

• You can print as many copies as you want.

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• This is a digital item.

• No physical product or printed material will be shipped.

• No refunds as this is a digital product.

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A Wright Brothers Escape Room activity. Ideal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the activity is perfect for group work, starting a new 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 famous inventors 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 about the 1900s 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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This resource is great for:

• Team-building activities
• Group work
• Research projects
• Reading comprehension
• Emergency sub plans
• Independent work
• Introducing a new topic

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This U.S. Symbols Memory Game by “The Fun Sheep” is a perfect Patriotic Activity which is great for the Patriotic Holidays such as Memorial Day (Remembrance Day), Veteran's Day, 4th of July or Presidents Day

What comes in the product:

- 24 Printable card sets

- 14 Pages

- A4 Paper Size

- Best to print on card stock (Colors will vary depending on printer used)

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Learn about scenarios to do with the Bill of Rights (the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution) and match them to the correct amendment.

US States Geography Game and Center

How many states can you cover before time runs out? In this face-paced Geography game (like the Perfection board game), students must cover as many states with the correct state shape to rack up as many points as possible. The winner with the highest score wins. This game can also be played solo, where students must beat their score.

This game is an excellent review after reviewing the fifty US states. Students will learn to recognize the shapes of states and easily identify them on the map.

This activity is a versatile tool that can be used for early finishers, centers, assessment, buddy groups, or to enhance your lessons on the US States. Its adaptability allows you to use it in various educational settings and for different purposes.

Make learning about the history of Valentine's Day fun with this engaging, hands-on task card escape room. This activity includes 16 task cards that are broken down into 4 levels or puzzle types, giving students a chance to practice nonfiction reading comprehension skills while actively decoding puzzles.

Lead your students to discover information about Valentine's Day history by exploring it on their own before teaching or have them use it to review information. Students will answer questions that can be found directly in their reading passage, so there is no prior knowledge needed.

Here's what you'll get:

• two-page reading comprehension passage
• 16 task cards
• student recording sheet
• 4 decoder puzzles
• teacher directions, prep tips and FAQs
• puzzle decoder hints
• answer key

Students will revisit the nonfiction text multiple times, practicing reading comprehension and critical thinking skills as they rotate around the room decoding puzzles. They can work in pairs or individually in a race to complete the 16 questions. This friendly competition is sure to increase engagement!

Prep is quick and easy... NO LOCKS, FANCY ENVELOPES, or HIDING OF CLUES NEEDED! Just print the recording sheets and reading passage, cut and spread out the 16 task cards and decoder puzzles, and let students get to work!

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Thanksgiving Word Search Puzzles for Grades 3-6

Hello, wonderful educators! Ready to celebrate Thanksgiving with a fun and educational twist? Our Thanksgiving Word Search Puzzles are perfect for your 3rd to 6th graders to dive into Thanksgiving vocabulary while enjoying an interactive and engaging activity!
What’s Inside:

• Thanksgiving Word Search Puzzles: Enjoy 5 festive puzzles that focus on Thanksgiving-related vocabulary. These word searches are designed to help students learn and reinforce key terms associated with this holiday in a fun and memorable way.
• Helpful Hints: Includes 2 hints to assist students as they navigate the puzzles, making the activity more accessible and enjoyable.

Details:

• Number of Worksheets: 8
• Format: PDF

These word search puzzles are a fantastic addition to your vocabulary lessons, bringing a touch of holiday spirit to your classroom.

Note: Our Thanksgiving Word Search Puzzles are a great way to blend seasonal festivities with effective vocabulary practice. Grab your pack today and let your students enjoy a delightful Thanksgiving-themed learning experience!

Bottom Line Up Front: Take Jeopardy to the Next Level with this freebie of my Texas History and Geography Review Game!

I know there are several Jeopardy games on this platform, but this one is truly unlike the rest. My Texas history and geography Jeopardy review game offers a unique, engaging learning experience! With animation, automation, audio, video, and unlimited play functionality, this game stands out from the rest. This preview gives you a chance to try before you buy, allowing you to test the game's effectiveness and classroom fit with no risk and at no cost.

Why my games are different:

• Interactive learning: Includes multiple-choice, drag-and-drop, text-entry, and other fun question types.
• Unlimited replay: Enjoy a different review with each play — perfect for repeated use in the classroom, and a great benefit to your bottom line. Buy it once and use it forever.
• No-prep required: It's a zero-prep game, saving you time while delivering maximum engagement.
• Multimedia experience: Features video, images, and timed activities for a dynamic classroom environment.

In the preview, get a sneak peek of the unlimited play feature and see how this game can transform your classroom. The full version includes even more question types like multiple answers, sequencing, and cloze passages.

What's included:

• PDF file with a link to the online Jeopardy game (non-editable).
• Access to media-enhanced questions and randomized quiz formats.

If you like this preview, you'll love the full version and will be eager to preview some of my other learning games.

This product is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with any television game show or any other intellectual property owned by their respective trademark holders. All content has been independently created for educational purposes to provide an engaging and interactive learning experience.

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This is an excellent starter worksheet of puzzles, the right choice for a child's first introduction to sudoku, good activity that reinforces logic and problem-solving, this worksheet is perfect for road trips or anytime you need some peace and quiet without resorting to turning on the TV.

What You will Get

• 20 Pages of Puzzles
• HIGH QUALITY
• PDF + PNG

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• This is a digital item.

• No physical product or printed material will be shipped.

• No refunds as this is a digital product.

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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)

➟ This resource includes:

• 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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The 4th of July Puzzle Game activity worksheets offer engaging, themed puzzles to enhance problem-solving skills. Perfect for holiday fun, these worksheets provide an educational and entertaining way for children to celebrate Independence Day.

You will Receive :

A PDF File Includes 12 pages.

High Quality 300 DPI.

Size: 8.5 x11 In.

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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)

If you would like to purchase the entire Unit, 'Mystery: What Caused the Great Depression'? (FDR Matching Game is included), click HERE.

Fun and Challenging Word search for Kids , These Word search can help improve fine motor skills, problem-solving skills, and visual perceptual skills.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• 30 Total Pages
• (PDF + PNG)
• Large 8.5” x 11” designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper
• High-resolution images
• Unlimited prints
• Great for kids, boys, girls, and teens