Less than $5 U.S. History Graphic Organizers

This is a graphic organizer to use with a unit on the 13 Colonies. For each of the 13 Colonies, students will determine which colonial region they are located in, the founder or settlers,the date it was founded, and the reason or purpose the colony was founded. Use with a textbook or information from the internet.

Explore the United States with our detailed and educational coloring sheets! This activity set includes 50 individual coloring pages, each dedicated to a specific state. In addition, the set features maps of different USA regions, making it an excellent tool for both fun and learning.

Each coloring sheet represents a different state, allowing your child to learn about its unique shape, flag, and notable features while unleashing their creativity through coloring.

Perfect for teachers, parents, and homeschoolers, these coloring sheets are designed to help children learn about the United States in an engaging and interactive way. these coloring pages can be used in classrooms, at home, or on the go. Enhance your geography lessons with this comprehensive and creative activity set!

Natural Disasters US History Interactive Fan Activity Research

Dive into U.S. history with the Natural Disaster in US History Interactive Fan! This engaging educational tool is designed for upper elementary and middle school students. This resource brings a fresh and interactive approach to learning about the most significant natural disasters in American history.

12 History structure strips are visual reminders for students who are struggling with essays, writing, primary and secondary source analysis, compare and contrast and more for middle school and high school grade students.

These simple tool yields BIG results and is perfect for struggling learners or advanced who just need a little support focusing on structure. You'll love this simple classroom tool and so will your students! Hadn't them out as laminated bookmarks or paper to be glued into workbooks for the exercise. See the improvement as I have seen in the quality of student work.

12 Structure strips include the following topics and points;

• Historical Essay Structure Strip:

  • Introduction: Background context, thesis statement.
  • Body Paragraphs: Topic sentence, evidence, explanation, link to thesis.
  • Conclusion: Sum up points, restate thesis, broader significance.

• Historical Narrative Structure Strip:

  • Setting: Time and place.
  • Characters: Important figures involved.
  • Main Events: Chronological order of events.
  • Outcome: Results or effects of the events.
  • Reflection: Why these events are significant in history.

• Cause and Effect Structure Strip:

  • Introduction: Event to be analyzed.
  • Causes: Immediate and long-term causes.
  • Effects: Immediate and long-term effects.
  • Conclusion: Overall impact on society, culture, or history.

• Compare and Contrast Structure Strip:

  • Introduction: Subjects to be compared.
  • Similarities: Key points of overlap or commonality.
  • Differences: Key points of divergence.
  • Conclusion: What can be learned from the comparison.

• Historical Argument Structure Strip:

  • Claim: State your main point.
  • Evidence: Provide historical evidence to support the claim.
  • Counterclaim: Consider opposing viewpoints.
  • Rebuttal: Explain why your initial claim stands strong.

• Historical Biography Strip:

  • Early Life: Birth, childhood, early experiences.
  • Achievements: Key contributions and events.
  • Challenges: Any obstacles faced and overcome.
  • Legacy: How they are remembered or their impact on history.

• Primary vs. Secondary Source Analysis Strip:

  • Source Identification: Type, author, date.
  • Purpose: Why was it created?
  • Content: What information does it provide?
  • Perspective/Bias: Any evident biases or viewpoints?
  • Reliability: Trustworthiness of the source.
  • Usefulness: Relevance to the topic of study.

• Historical Event Deep Dive Strip:

  • Prelude: Events leading up to the main event.
  • The Event: Detailed description.
  • Key Figures: Important individuals and their roles.
  • Aftermath: Consequences and repercussions.
  • Significance: Why is this event important in history?

• Historical Era Overview Strip:

  • Timeframe: Start and end dates.
  • Key Events: Major occurrences in chronological order.
  • Societal/Cultural Changes: Shifts in society or culture.
  • Technological/Scientific Advancements: Major innovations.
  • Legacy: Lasting impact on the world.

• Historical Debate Strip:

  • Position: One side of a historical debate.
  • Supporting Points: Reasons for this stance.
  • Opposing Position: The counter-argument.
  • Rebuttal: Response to the counter-argument.

Common Core Outcomes :

For Grades 6-8:

Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 6-8: RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.5, RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.10

For Grades 9-12:

Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 9-10 & 11-12: RH.9-10.1, RH.9-10.2, RH.11-12.1, RH.11-12.2, RH.9-10.4, RH.11-12.4, RH.9-10.7, RH.11-12.8, RH.9-10.10, RH.11-12.10

Australian Curriclum Links
Chronology, terms and concepts

• Sequence historical events, developments and periods (ACHHS205) & (ACHHS148)
• Use historical terms and concepts (ACHHS206) & (ACHHS149)

Analysis and use of resources

• Identify the origin and purpose of primary and secondary sources (ACHHS209) & (ACHHS152)
• Locate, compare, select and use information from a range of sources as evidence (ACHHS210) & (ACHHS153)
• Draw conclusions about the usefulness of sources (ACHHS211) & (ACHHS154)

Historical questions and research

• • Identify a range of questions about the past to inform a historical inquiry (ACHHS207) & (ACHHS150)
• • Identify and locate relevant sources, using ICT and other methods (ACHHS208) & (ACHHS151)

Perspectives and interpretations

• • Identify and describe points of view, attitudes and values in primary and secondary sources (ACHHS212) & (ACHHS155)

Explanation and communication

• Develop texts, particularly descriptions and explanations that use evidence from a range of sources that are acknowledged (ACHHS213) & (ACHHS156)
• Use a range of communication forms (oral, graphic, written) and digital technologies (ACHHS214) & (ACHHS157)

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Students will be able to use this resource to compare and contrast Dakota and Ojibwe Native Americans. Categories include homes, clothing, transportation, language, and games. This product meets the MN state standards for social studies for second grade!

What's Included:

Compare and Contrast Dakota and Ojibwe Native Americans Worksheet

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This highly engaging, primary based, interactive Slide Presentation 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. Students will delve deeper by comparing the circumstances and social conditions of two former KKK leaders (one who lived during the era of Jim Crow, and the other of present day).

Class discussion, and critical thinking is promoted throughout the entire lesson.

Materials Include:

• 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'
• Teacher Answer Key Included

*All THREE lessons (Era of Reconstruction, the Ku Klux Klan, & Jim Crow) is available in the BUNDLE for a discounted %.

This product is designed to be used during a Civil War unit of study. The comparison topics are states in the north and south, population, president, commanding general, other leaders, motive, advantages, disadvantages, and military strategy. This part can be done as a whole group, pairs, or individual. Students can use a textbook or the internet to find information. Answers my vary according to the source of information they are using.

12 History structure strips are visual reminders for students who are struggling with essays, writing, primary and secondary source analysis, compare and contrast and more for middle school and high school grade students.

These simple tool yields BIG results and is perfect for struggling learners or advanced who just need a little support focusing on structure. You'll love this simple classroom tool and so will your students! Hadn't them out as laminated bookmarks or paper to be glued into workbooks for the exercise. See the improvement as I have seen in the quality of student work.

12 Structure strips include the following topics and points;

• Historical Essay Structure Strip:

  • Introduction: Background context, thesis statement.
  • Body Paragraphs: Topic sentence, evidence, explanation, link to thesis.
  • Conclusion: Sum up points, restate thesis, broader significance.

• Historical Narrative Structure Strip:

  • Setting: Time and place.
  • Characters: Important figures involved.
  • Main Events: Chronological order of events.
  • Outcome: Results or effects of the events.
  • Reflection: Why these events are significant in history.

• Cause and Effect Structure Strip:

  • Introduction: Event to be analyzed.
  • Causes: Immediate and long-term causes.
  • Effects: Immediate and long-term effects.
  • Conclusion: Overall impact on society, culture, or history.

• Compare and Contrast Structure Strip:

  • Introduction: Subjects to be compared.
  • Similarities: Key points of overlap or commonality.
  • Differences: Key points of divergence.
  • Conclusion: What can be learned from the comparison.

• Historical Argument Structure Strip:

  • Claim: State your main point.
  • Evidence: Provide historical evidence to support the claim.
  • Counterclaim: Consider opposing viewpoints.
  • Rebuttal: Explain why your initial claim stands strong.

• Historical Biography Strip:

  • Early Life: Birth, childhood, early experiences.
  • Achievements: Key contributions and events.
  • Challenges: Any obstacles faced and overcome.
  • Legacy: How they are remembered or their impact on history.

• Primary vs. Secondary Source Analysis Strip:

  • Source Identification: Type, author, date.
  • Purpose: Why was it created?
  • Content: What information does it provide?
  • Perspective/Bias: Any evident biases or viewpoints?
  • Reliability: Trustworthiness of the source.
  • Usefulness: Relevance to the topic of study.

• Historical Event Deep Dive Strip:

  • Prelude: Events leading up to the main event.
  • The Event: Detailed description.
  • Key Figures: Important individuals and their roles.
  • Aftermath: Consequences and repercussions.
  • Significance: Why is this event important in history?

• Historical Era Overview Strip:

  • Timeframe: Start and end dates.
  • Key Events: Major occurrences in chronological order.
  • Societal/Cultural Changes: Shifts in society or culture.
  • Technological/Scientific Advancements: Major innovations.
  • Legacy: Lasting impact on the world.

• Historical Debate Strip:

  • Position: One side of a historical debate.
  • Supporting Points: Reasons for this stance.
  • Opposing Position: The counter-argument.
  • Rebuttal: Response to the counter-argument.

Common Core Outcomes :

For Grades 6-8:

Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 6-8: RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.5, RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.10

For Grades 9-12:

Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 9-10 & 11-12: RH.9-10.1, RH.9-10.2, RH.11-12.1, RH.11-12.2, RH.9-10.4, RH.11-12.4, RH.9-10.7, RH.11-12.8, RH.9-10.10, RH.11-12.10

Australian Curriclum Links
Chronology, terms and concepts

• Sequence historical events, developments and periods (ACHHS205) & (ACHHS148)
• Use historical terms and concepts (ACHHS206) & (ACHHS149)

Analysis and use of resources

• Identify the origin and purpose of primary and secondary sources (ACHHS209) & (ACHHS152)
• Locate, compare, select and use information from a range of sources as evidence (ACHHS210) & (ACHHS153)
• Draw conclusions about the usefulness of sources (ACHHS211) & (ACHHS154)

Historical questions and research

• • Identify a range of questions about the past to inform a historical inquiry (ACHHS207) & (ACHHS150)
• • Identify and locate relevant sources, using ICT and other methods (ACHHS208) & (ACHHS151)

Perspectives and interpretations

• • Identify and describe points of view, attitudes and values in primary and secondary sources (ACHHS212) & (ACHHS155)

Explanation and communication

• Develop texts, particularly descriptions and explanations that use evidence from a range of sources that are acknowledged (ACHHS213) & (ACHHS156)
• Use a range of communication forms (oral, graphic, written) and digital technologies (ACHHS214) & (ACHHS157)

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People that have purchased this resource have also purchased -

✅ ➡ USA History

✅ ➡ USA History Unit One

✅ ➡ USA History Unit Two

✅ ➡ USA History Unit Three

✅ ➡ USA History Unit Four

✅ ➡ USA History Unit Five

✅ ➡ v ☭️ Cold War

✅ ➡ American Revolution

✅ ➡ ⚔ US Civil War

✅ ➡ ✈ World War Two

✊ USA Civil Rights

☥ Ancient History

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In this lesson, students will gain a frame of reference for understanding how multiple factors can influence how history is written. This resource will prompt students to be able to answer not only “What happened?” BUT-- “How do you know?” and “Why do you believe your interpretation is valid?”

Critical questions are posed;

• What kind of factors can influence how history is written?
• What is a primary source? What is a secondary source? Strengths and limitations of each?
• Does one's analysis of recent historical events differ from distant past events?

Students will explore these important questions through the study of Christopher Columbus. Through the analysis of primary & secondary sources, students will re-examine the way in which the Columbus story has been portrayed in mainstream literature. A culminating Venn diagram activity will complete the lesson.

Two Optional Extension activities include;

#1. Analyze Excerpts from Children's books; Identify the different possible ways in which the following images and/or text can influence a reader’s understanding of Christopher Columbus and the Taino culture.

#2. Debate: Should Columbus Day be Celebrated?; FOR & AGAINST arguments included.

This Resource Includes:

• Teacher Reference Guide
• 34 Google Slide Presentation & Guided Notes
• Two Optional Extension Activities: 1# Analyzing Children's Literature, #2 Debate- Should Columbus Debate continue to be celebrated?

If you liked this lesson see other related lessons here:

• The Debate on Affirmative Action: Exploring Two Sides of the Issue
• Native American Residential Schools in the U.S. (Gallery Walk Activity)
• Westward Expansion & the Transcontinental Railway: Exploring Perspectives
• U.S. Imperialism UNIT: Interactive Notebook
• The 'Bill of Rights' Time Travel

This product is related to the Reform Movement. Students will use the Reform Movement Readings to fill in the Chart about Reform movements such as the Second Great Awakening, Education, Labor, Disabled and Prisons, Temperance, Abolition, and Women's Rights.

The graphic organiser provides a framework for students to see the link between causes, events and their impacts in a clear and connie manner. .

Template allows links between:

Long and short causes. (hours to years)

Event

Significant points of interest: Date, places, names, cultural points.

Short and long term impacts of events. (hours to years)

Applications of the template:

• Applied to any course of study
• Used as you progress through your unit of study with students recording major events as you encounter them
• As a revision summary task.
• Supporting template for history essay task.

Please leave a review if you download a copy and utilise it.

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:

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• The 'Bill of Rights' Time Travel
• Mock Trial: Class Preparation (MY BEST SELLER)!
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This product is related to the Colonization of North America. It has 2 parts. The first part is a comparison chart between the Jamestown and Plymouth settlements. The second part is a Venn Diagram of Jamestown and Plymouth. Students can use textbook, informational packets, or the internet to find answers.

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 is a Texas History and U.S. History Lesson over Cattle Drives and The Chisholm Trail. There are 3 parts:

1. Cattle Drives and Chisholm Trail Reading. This covers topics such as the movement of cattle, Longhorn cattle, Cowboys, cowtowns, the open range, and barbed wire.

2. Cattle Drives and Chisholm Trail Questions. Students will use the reading to answer the questions.

3. Cattle Drives and Chisholm Trail Vocabulary. Students will use Cattle Drive Readings, a dictionary, or the Internet to define and draw a visual/symbol for words related to the cattle drive era

This product is related to the Industrial Revolution. It has 2 parts. Part A is a chart about major inventions during the Industrial Revolution. Students will use the Industrial Revolution Readings to identify the date, inventor, and category of 10 inventions. Part B is 10 questions about the impact and significance of each of the 10 inventions. Students will use the chart and the readings to answer the questions.

This is a graphic organizer to use with an American Revolution unit. The chart involves 9 Battles and Events of the American Revolution including Lexington and Concord, Fort Ticonderoga, Bunker Hill, Trenton and Princeton, Saratoga, Bonhomme Richard vs the Serapis, Valley Forge, Yorktown, and the Treaty of Paris. Use with a textbook or information from the internet.

This worksheet looks at the differences between the Patriots and Loyalists during the American Revolution. It is divided into 3 parts. Part A is a comparison of the Patriots and Loyalist of how they felt about various events and issues during the revolution. In Part B, students are to determine whether the quote is from a Patriot or Loyalist. In Part C, students will summarize the thoughts and feelings of the Patriots and Loyalists.

This is a graphic organizer to use with a Civil War unit. The chart involves 11 Battles of the Civil War including Fort Sumter, Bull Run, Fort Henry and Fort Donelson, Shiloh, New Orleans, Antietam, Gettysburg, Vicksburg, Sherman's March, Richmond, and Appomattox. Use with a textbook or information from the internet.

This product is a graphic organizer used with a unit on the Constitution. The student will fill out the graphic organizer by listing the first 10 Amendments in the left hand column and then drawing a visual representation of each amendment. Note that Amendment 1 has 5 parts to it - the 5 freedoms.