U.S. History Google Apps (by date, latest first)

Save time and money with this amazing bundle of 30 interactive and engaging activities, designed to enhance your world history classroom! This package helps supplement your existing curriculum, lessons and units, covering key periods from The Industrial Revolution to the 21st Century, and provides a rich variety of learning tools to captivate your students and deepen their understanding of history.

Topics covered in this bundle:

1. Industrial Revolution
2. Age of Imperialism
3. World War I & World War II
4. The Cold War
5. Independence Movements
6. The 21st Century
7. Vocabulary Review
8. Projects and Activities for any unit!

Product Overview: This bundle includes a wide variety of activities to suit different learning styles and classroom needs:

• Interactive Reading Lessons: Explore historical texts and topics with guided questions and activities.
• Worksheets & Notes: Comprehensive resources for classwork and homework.
• Projects & Research Assignments: Encourage deeper investigation into historical topics.
• Crossword Puzzles & Word Searches: Reinforce vocabulary and key concepts in a fun, engaging way.
• Classroom Games: Interactive games that make learning history exciting.
• Detailed Teacher Guides: Easy-to-follow guides for smooth lesson implementation.
• Answer Keys & Rubrics: Simplify grading and provide clear expectations for students.
• ..and so much more!

This bundle is perfect for:

• New teachers wanting to build a solid collection of activities!
• Experienced teachers looking for new ways of teaching a concept!
• Homeschooling Families

Be sure to check out the previews for all activities to see how they are perfect for your classroom!

World History Ultimate Bundle! Yearlong Activities, Worksheets, Lessons, Games & Projects for Your Classroom

Bring world history to life and save time with this ultimate yearlong bundle! This comprehensive collection includes over 125 engaging activities covering major historical periods, from Prehistory, Ancient Civilizations, and the Middle Ages to World War II and the 21st Century. Designed for middle school, high school, and homeschool students, this bundle provides an extensive range of resources to enhance your world history curriculum, making history interactive, fun, and memorable.

What’s Included:

• Reading Comprehension Worksheets: This is a new product line, currently covering key historical periods from Prehistory to Ancient Greece, with more added throughout the year!
• Interactive Reading Lessons: Explore historical events and figures with guided questions and in-depth analysis.
• Worksheets & Notes: Perfect for classwork, homework, and review.
• Projects & Research Assignments: Encourage deep dives into specific historical topics, fostering critical thinking.
• Crossword Puzzles & Word Searches: Fun ways to reinforce vocabulary and key historical concepts.
• Classroom Games: Make history fun with interactive activities that engage all learners.
• Teacher Guides & Answer Keys: Detailed guides, rubrics, and answer keys for easy lesson planning and grading.

This Bundle is Ideal For:

• New teachers building a robust collection of classroom activities.
• Experienced teachers seeking fresh, creative resources.
• Homeschool families wanting structured, engaging lessons.

Stay tuned for even more resources added throughout the year as the reading comprehension series continues to expand. Check out the previews to see how these activities can enrich your classroom today!

Students will use their research and context clues skills as they explore in depth 16 key figures of World War I through this online (or print) activity, as they work to find the missing pieces of information in the chart!

Key Figures include:

Arthur Zimmerman
Douglas Haig
Edith Cavell
Ferdinand Foch

John Pershing
Manfred von Richthofen
Mehmed V
Nicolas II

...and more!

Google Compatible - just copy and assign to students. Print version also available! Answer keys included!

This is a great resource for students to become familiar with key terms relating to World War II. If you choose to use this as the classroom collaboration project, just share the file with your class, assign a certain number of terms/slides to each student, and allow them to work on the Google Slide together in realtime!

Students will use their research and context clues skills as they explore in depth 20 key figures of World War II through this online (or print) activity, as they work to find the missing pieces of information in the chart!

Key Figures include:

Adolf Hitler
Anne Frank
Benito Mussolini
Benjamin O. Davis, Jr
Bernard Montgomery
Charles de Gaulle
Chiang Kai-shek
Douglas MacArthur
Dwight Eisenhower
Erwin Rommel
Franklin D. Roosevelt
George S. Patton

...and more!

Google Compatible - just copy and assign to students. Print version also available! Answer keys included!

Introduce your students to the Cold War with this interactive reading lesson, which includes:

• notes and highlights about the U.S-USSR tensions
• warm up and review questions
• click and drag activity
• discussion questions to get students to formulate an opinion

Students will be engaged during this interactive lesson, geared toward great classroom discussion and debate!

Engage Your Students in the Key World War II Battles with This Research Assignment!

Dive deep into the critical battles of World War II with this comprehensive U.S. and World History research assignment. Perfect for middle and high school students, this resource guides learners through the most significant military conflicts that shaped the course of WWII. Through independent research, students will investigate the causes, outcomes, and strategic significance of these key battles.

What’s Included:

• Research Guidelines: Clear instructions for students to conduct their own research on pivotal battles such as the Battle of Stalingrad, D-Day, the Battle of Midway, and more.
• Critical Thinking Questions: Encourage students to analyze the military strategies, geopolitical impacts, and the role of each battle in the larger context of WWII.
• Battle Overview Template: A structured template for students to organize their findings, including sections for key figures, dates, military forces involved, and battle outcomes.
• Engaging Historical Analysis: Questions designed to prompt deeper understanding of how these battles influenced the outcome of World War II and changed global history.

Key Features:

• No Prep, Ready to Use: This resource is designed for immediate classroom use, requiring no preparation—ideal for history teachers looking for a ready-to-go research project.
• Student-Centered Learning: Allows students to take ownership of their learning by diving into independent research on historical battles.
• Flexible Use: Perfect for individual or group work, class projects, or homework assignments.

This resource includes an English and Spanish version of Martin Luther King Jr. PowerPoint Presentation. These are perfect for your bilingual or dual-language classroom. Enhance your classroom with a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation about Martin Luther King Jr. This resource offers age-appropriate insights into a pivotal figure in American history. Each slide presents engaging content that resonates with young learners, fostering a deeper understanding of justice, equality, and the power of non-violence.

Designed to spark curiosity, this presentation includes reflective questions encouraging students to think critically about Dr. King's legacy and its relevance today. By exploring key moments from his life, including the iconic "I Have a Dream" speech and his significant contributions to the Civil Rights Movement, students will be inspired to connect historical events with their own experiences and values.

This visually appealing resource caters to diverse learning styles, making it easy for all students to grasp the material effectively. Enhance your lesson plans and empower the next generation of changemakers with a Martin Luther King Jr. PowerPoint presentation, an enriching tool that not only educates but also inspires students to take action and promote peace and equality in their everyday lives.

The two resources I am including in this bundle are sold separately. Below is the list of what you will receive. You can click on each link to read a detailed description of each product.

This resource includes:

• Slide 1: Who Was Martin Luther King, Jr.? (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 2: Martin's Childhood (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 3: What Did Martin Want? (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 4: Martin’s Fight Against Racism (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 5: The Power of Non-Violence (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 6: The “I Have a Dream” Speech (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 7: The Civil Rights Movement (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 8: Montgomery Bus Boycott (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 9: What Can We Learn From Martin? (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 10: The Nobel Peace Prize (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 11: Problem-Solving: Lessons from Martin Luther King Jr. (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 12: I Take Action (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 13: We Have Learned About: Martin Luther King, Jr. (English and Spanish Version)

Formats:

• Powerpoint
• PDF
• Google Slides
• Keynote
• JPG images

Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day!

Motiva tu clase con una completa presentación en PowerPoint sobre Martin Luther King Jr. Inspira a tu clase con una presentación en PowerPoint sobre Martin Luther King Jr. Diseñada para todas las edades, este recurso presenta contenido atractivo que fomenta el aprendizaje sobre justicia, igualdad y no violencia. Explora momentos clave como su discurso "Tengo un sueño" y su impacto en el Movimiento por los Derechos Civiles. Incluye preguntas reflexivas para promover el pensamiento crítico y conectar el legado de MLK con las experiencias de los estudiantes.

Este recurso visualmente atractivo, se adapta a diversos estilos de aprendizaje, facilitando a todos los estudiantes la comprensión eficaz del material. Capacita a la próxima generación de agentes de cambio con una presentación en PowerPoint de Martin Luther King Jr., una herramienta enriquecedora que no sólo educa, sino que también inspira a los estudiantes a actuar y promover la paz y la igualdad en su vida cotidiana.

Este recurso incluye:

• Diapositiva 1: ¿Quién era Martin Luther King, Jr.?
• Diapositiva 2: La infancia de Martin
• Diapositiva 3: ¿Qué Quería Martin?
• Diapositiva 4: La Lucha de Martin Contra el Racismo
• Diapositiva 5: El poder de la No - Violencia
• Diapositiva 6: El Discurso “Tengo un Sueño”
• Diapositiva 7: El Movimiento por los Derechos Civiles
• Diapositiva 8: Boicot de los Autobuses de Montgomery
• Diapositiva 9: ¿Qué Podemos Aprender de Martin?
• Diapositiva 10: El Premio Nobel de la Paz
• Diapositiva 11: Resolución de Problemas: Lecciones de Martin Luther King Jr.
• Diapositiva 12: Yo Tomo Acción
• Diapositiva 13: Hemos Aprendido Sobre, Martin Luther King, Jr.

Formatos:

• Powerpoint
• PDF
• Google Slides
• Keynote
• JPG images

¡Feliz Día de Martin Luther King Jr.!

Engage your class with a dynamic PowerPoint on Martin Luther King Jr. This age-appropriate resource highlights his life, iconic "I Have a Dream" speech and impact on the Civil Rights Movement. With engaging slides and reflective questions, it inspires critical thinking about justice, equality, and non-violence, helping students connect history to their values and experiences.

This visually appealing resource caters to diverse learning styles, making it easy for all students to grasp the material effectively. Enhance your lesson plans and empower the next generation of changemakers with a Martin Luther King Jr. PowerPoint presentation. This enriching tool not only educates but also inspires students to take action and promote peace and equality in their everyday lives.

This resource includes:

• Slide 1: Who Was Martin Luther King, Jr.?
• Slide 2: Martin's Childhood
• Slide 3: What Did Martin Want?
• Slide 4: Martin’s Fight Against Racism
• Slide 5: The Power of Non-Violence
• Slide 6: The “I Have a Dream” Speech
• Slide 7: The Civil Rights Movement
• Slide 8: Montgomery Bus Boycott
• Slide 9: What Can We Learn From Martin?
• Slide 10: The Nobel Peace Prize
• Slide 11: Problem-Solving: Lessons from Martin Luther King Jr.
• Slide 12: I Take Action
• Slide 13: We Have Learned About: Martin Luther King, Jr.

Formats:

• Powerpoint
• PDF
• Google Slides
• Keynote
• JPG images

Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day!

The Pearl Harbor Bundle enriches students' understanding through reflection, critical thinking, and engaging activities. This all-in-one resource set is perfect for educators aiming to make history come alive in the classroom. The collection begins with an informative PowerPoint presentation that captures students' attention while covering key historical details. Accompanied by reflection and discussion questions, this presentation sets the stage for deeper exploration and critical thinking about Pearl Harbor. It’s an ideal way to initiate meaningful class discussions and engage students in thoughtful analysis.

The Pearl Harbor Activity offers a multifaceted approach to learning. This resource combines reading, writing, drawing, and crafting to ensure a thorough understanding of Pearl Harbor.

The Pearl Harbor Craft Reflective Writing Activity encourages students to process their understanding through reflective writing and crafting. This resource helps students articulate their thoughts on Pearl Harbor, promoting a personal connection to historical events and deepening their comprehension.

This bundle not only provides a well-rounded approach to teaching Pearl Harbor but also promotes critical thinking by challenging students to reflect and engage with history. Transform your Pearl Harbor lessons with this engaging and reflective bundle, and bring history to life in your classroom today.

This collection includes:

• Resource 1: Pearl Harbor PowerPoint Presentation, Reflection, and Discussion Questions
• Resource 2: Pearl Harbor Day Reading, Writing, Drawing, and Craft Activity
• Resource 3: Pearl Harbor Craft Reflective Writing Activity

Enjoy this Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Collection!

This presentation is designed for children to connect the history of Pearl Harbor and relate it to their own lives. This resource approaches this historical event through reflection and learning to promote peace and dialogue, even in the face of differences. This amazing resource offers an excellent opportunity to present and develop unique, real-life ideas for our students.

Each slide provides a straightforward, child-friendly description of the history and the most significant facts related to what happened in Pearl Harbor. Additionally, it helps children understand the concept of conflict's historical and contemporary existence, emphasizing the importance of its prevention and solution.

Your students will find this event easy to comprehend and will be able to learn unique lessons from it for their lives.

This resource includes:

• Slide 1: What is Pearl Harbor Day?
• Slide 2: Pearl Harbor Attack - Part I
• Slide 3: Pearl Harbor Attack Part II
• Slide 4: Where is Pearl Harbor?
• Slide 5: Why Japan Attacked Pearl Harbor?
• Slide 6: Life in Hawaii After the Attack
• Slide 7: Heroes of Pearl Harbor
• Slide 8: USS Arizona Memorial
• Slide 9: Lessons Learned from Pearl Harbor
• Slide 10: How We Remember Pearl Harbor
• Slide 11: Pearl Harbor Reflections
• Slide 12: We Have Learned About ... Pearl Harbor Day

Formats:

• Powerpoint
• PDF
• Google Slides
• Keynote
• JPG images

Enjoy this Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Resource!

Travel through time with our back then versus now items presentation! Students will compare pictures of items that were used in the past with their modern-day counterparts. Clip art and an answer key are included for easy identification. Perfect for history lessons or just a fun trip down memory lane. Shop now and bring the past to life in your classroom!

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This unit bundle is composed of four highly engaging, primary based, interactive Slide Presentations, and activities-- designed to have students critically explore the period of Reconstruction/Jim Crow.

LESSON ONE: Reconstruction Era [Intro]

Includes:

• 45 Slide Presentation & Guided Notes Handout
• POV Freedmen Scenario Activity

LESSON ONE will have students examine;

• the different ways in which newly freed slaves expressed their emancipation
• the POV of a Freedmen (POV Activity). Students will respond and debate four questions central to this time period from a Freedman's perspective;

1. Now that the Civil War is over, who should own and control the plantations?
2. What do you propose should happen to the ex-Confederate leaders?
3. Who should be allowed to vote in the new South? Everyone? Only formerly enslaved people? Only those who were loyal to the United States during the war? Women?
4. How will African Americans be protected from the revenge of the defeated soldiers and from the plantation owners?
5. What conditions should be put on the Southern states before they are allowed to return to the Union?

LESSON TWO: The Pursuit to Vote

Includes:

• 48 Slide Presentation & Guided Notes Handout
• Black Codes Scenarios Matching Game
• Louisiana State Literacy Test

LESSON TWO will have students examine;

• the Black Codes (Matching Game included)
• Three Reconstruction Plans
• the POV of a Freedmen in regards to the different obstacles they faced in their pursuit to vote (Inequality of land, the Grandfather Clause, Literacy Test, Poll Tax, Intimidation & Violence)

LESSON THREE: The Ku Klux Klan (Comparing the Past to Today)

Includes:

• 34 Slide Presentation & Guided Notes Handout
• Venn Diagram- 'Comparing White Supremacy of the Past with Today'
• Primary Source Reading- 'C.P. Ellis Why I Quit the Klan'

LESSON THREE will have students examine;

• the underlying roots from which the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) came to exist in America
• the organization's primary tactics of using intimidation & fear in fighting against social equality, and why many poor whites were recruited to join the KKK organization.
• & compare/contrast the circumstances & social conditions of two former white supremacist leaders (one who lived during the era of Jim Crow, and the other of present day).

LESSON FOUR: Jim Crow Laws

Includes:

• 38 Slide Slide Presentation & Guided Notes Handout
• A Tale of Two Schools' Supplementary Reading Comprehension Activity
• 'Freedom Song' Movie Handout

LESSON FOUR will have students examine;

• the period of the Jim Crow era, with a focus on the segregation of schools.
• the implications of monumental Supreme Court decisions of 'Plessy v. Ferguson', and 'Brown V. Board of Education'.

Choice of three supplementary activities; 

• The 1st Optional Activity will have students analyze four political cartoons. Students will identify whether the author was FOR or AGAINST the Jim Crow Laws, & describe supportive details from the cartoon on their POLITICAL CARTOON HANDOUT.

• The 2nd Optional Activity will have students critically read a primary source article titled ‘A TALE OF TWO SCHOOLS’, and respond to text dependent questions in their ‘TALE OF TWO SCHOOLS QUESTIONS HANDOUT. The teacher can do a read-aloud, OR students can read independently. Class discussion is encouraged.

• The 3rd Optional Activity will have students analyze a film titled ‘FREEDOM SONG’. Students will apply their knowledge from their guided notes, and respond to open-ended questions in their FREEDOM SONG HANDOUT.

Have your students explore the Protest Movements of the 1960’s by becoming an author of a textbook; whose job is to research, write, and creatively craft a chapter that will both inform and engage its readers regarding a protest movement of this era of time. Using Google Slides, students will be assigned one of the six following protest movements from which to research and create their chapter on:

• The United Farm Workers (UFW)
• The Anti-Vietnam War movement
• The Women’s movement
• The Gay Rights movement
• The Environmental movement
• The American Indian movement (AIM)

Using an inquiry based approach, the accompanied Slide Presentation will first have students explore the cause and effect relationship of how these protest movements came to exist in America during this period of time. The latter portion of the presentation will provide students with an overview of the chapter project with student examples. The final activity will involve students sharing their chapter with their classmates, and completing a Venn Diagram that will serve to critically compare the six different protest movements.

This lesson/project easily lends itself to having a sub take over as well!

If you liked this lesson see other related 'Government' lessons here:

• Controversy and the Criminal Justice System (Eric Garner Case)
• The 'Bill of Rights' Time Travel
• César Chavez: Analyzing Primary Sources
• Mock Trial: Class Preparation (MY BEST SELLER)!
• Analyzing The Declaration of Independence & the U.S. Constitution
• Post Zombie Apocalypse: What Form of Government Would YOU Create?

This resource will provide students with an engaging way to learn about the 'Bill of Rights'. In a critical reading activity, students will explore and understand the historical background of how each Constitutional Right came to exist. The provided reading is an easy to read, attention-grabbing resource. The second part of this lesson involves having students delve deeper into their analysis by completing a graphic organizer in which students will:

1. Interpret each amendment.

2. Summarize the historical background of why/how each amendment came to exist.

3. Illustrate: Find an image/gif (or draw) that best depicts the meaning behind each of the 10 amendments. Be creative!!

SUPPLEMENTARY ACTIVITIES:

Option #1: This activity will have students vacillate between two different time periods: late 1700’s and current day. The slide presentation will guide students through the ‘Bill of Rights' reading AND prompt student discussion and debate as it surrounds the 1st, 2nd, 5th, & 8th amendments.

Option #2: The Bill of Right Rank-O- Meter will have students rank their Constitutional Rights in terms of importance. Working collaboratively, students will present and defend their analysis to their classmates.

If you liked this lesson see other related 'Government' lessons here:

• Controversy and the Criminal Justice System (Eric Garner Case)
• Mock Trial: Class Preparation (MY BEST SELLER)!
• Analyzing The Declaration of Independence & the U.S. Constitution
• Post Zombie Apocalypse: What Form of Government Would YOU Create?
• YOU Be the Judge: Analyzing Supreme Court Decisions

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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.

The ‘Hot to the Cold War’ lesson involves having students examine important events as they chronologically unfold from the onset of the Cold War to China becoming a communist country. This comprehensive 56 Slide Presentation is full of primary sources, embedded with engaging sound effects, music, and video clips that will provide students with a critical context from which to see how the U.S and the Soviet Union’s alliance’ during WWII evolved into one of rivalries. Problem solving, debate, and higher analytical skills are fostered throughout the presentation. A supplementary, hands-on debate activity takes place at the conclusion of the lesson in which students jump forward in time and analyze the controversial issue of the manufacturing and weapons sales that takes place today.

Materials:

• One 56 Google Slide Presentation
• Teacher Reference Guide
• Printable Handouts:
• Handout #1- Guided Notes
• Handout #2- 'Arms for the Poor' Film Discussion Guide
• Handout #3- Role Play/Debate Activity

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

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

The Cuban Missile Crisis of October 1962 pushed the United States and the Soviet Union to the brink of nuclear war. This lesson will have students critically examine the complex relationship between the United States and Cuba that led to this climatic point in history. Students will delve deeper into this conflict by analyzing the differing points of view and perspectives concerning the events that led to the Cuban Missile Crisis through the study of three sources of information.

This resource is a perfect lesson for students to work independently, or for a substitute to teach!

This lesson includes:

• Teacher Reference Guide
• Reading: ‘On the Brink- From the Bay of Pigs to the Cuban Missile Crisis’
• 44 min Documentary film ‘Fidel Castro Declassified’
• 2 page set of 7 questions (analysis and comprehension)
• Venn Diagram
• American history textbook version

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

• Hot War Turns into the Cold War
• The Cold War and Vietnam
• Cold War Unit Review & Assessment
• The Korean War: A Critical Reading Activity
• Protest Movements of the 1960's: E-Chapter Textbook Project

This lesson will have students explore & debate the five major compromises that were made at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787. The delegates were charged with the task of amending the Articles of Confederation. However, they quickly decided to replace the Articles and write a new constitution. Because the delegates came from all parts of the country, they differed on a number of key issues. In order to keep the convention going and ensure ratification of the Constitution, the delegates had to compromise a number of times. As a result, the final document is sometimes described as a "bundle" of compromises.

Materials Include:

• Student Guided Notes T-Chart
• 23 Slide Presentation
• Teacher Answer Key

Supporting Questions:

• What was the purpose of the Constitutional Convention?
• What are the five compromises of the Constitution?
• How did the Constitutional Convention address the issue of slavery?

If you liked this lesson see other related 'Government' lessons here:

• Controversy and the Criminal Justice System (Eric Garner Case)
• The 'Bill of Rights' Time Travel
• Mock Trial: Class Preparation (MY BEST SELLER)!
• Post Zombie Apocalypse: What Form of Government Would YOU Create?
• YOU Be the Judge: Analyzing Supreme Court Decisions