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Engaging lessons, activities, and resources for the Social Studies classroom!
Life in the Trenches POV during World War I
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Life in the Trenches POV during World War I

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This activity explores and examines life for a soldier in the trenches during World War I from the soldier’s point of view. Students will analyze the soldier’s point of view and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. Included in this resource: Life in the Trenches POV with scaffolding questions Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2025 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
General John J. Pershing World War I
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General John J. Pershing World War I

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This activity explores and examines General John J. Pershing’s point of view during World War I. Students will analyze Pershing’s point of view and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. Included in this resource: John J. Pershing POV with scaffolding questions Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2025 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Uncle Sam World War I Draft
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Uncle Sam World War I Draft

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This activity explores and examines Uncle Sam’s point of view on the draft during World War I. Students will analyze Uncle Sam’s point of view and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. Included in this resource: Uncle Sam POV with scaffolding questions Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2025 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Meatless Mondays World War I POV
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Meatless Mondays World War I POV

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This activity explores and examines the point of view of an American family’s sacrifice of “Meatless Mondays” during World War I. Students will analyze the point of view and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. Included in this resource: Meatless Mondays POV with scaffolding questions Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2025 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
World War I Doughboys Uniforms and Essential Items
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World War I Doughboys Uniforms and Essential Items

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Why were Doughboys required to carry so many essential items, and how did these items help them survive and function during World War I? Students will analyze the document and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. Included in this resource: Essential Items of Doughboys analysis with scaffolding questions Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★ Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2025 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
America Joins the Fight World War I Song Analysis
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America Joins the Fight World War I Song Analysis

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This activity examines the background and impact of America joining the fight in World War I in an interactive and fun way by singing and analysis song lyrics! Included in this resource: Hardcopy and Google drive resources “America Joins the Fight” song lyrics with scaffolding questions Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★ Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ★Shoot me an email with a copy of your receipt and I will gladly share the audio of the song with you. Google drive/TpT does not allow the mps/wav to be added. ©2025 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Roaring Twenties Overview
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Roaring Twenties Overview

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How did the economic, social, and cultural changes of the Roaring Twenties both unite and divide Americans? This lesson and document activity examines the background and impact of the period of the 1920s after World War I. Students will analyze primary and secondary source documents. They’ll then answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - “On the Road to Normalcy” primary source political cartoon analysis with scaffolding questions Document Activity (pass or stations) with scaffolding questions Document #1: Economic Boom and Consumerism Document #2: Labor and Class Struggles Document #3: Nativism and Racism Document #4: Social Change and Conflict Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the changes and challenges of the Roaring Twenties shape America’s future economy and society? Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★ Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2025 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
First Red Scare
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First Red Scare

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Why did the fear of communism and radical ideas during the 1920s lead to actions like the Palmer Raids and the trial of Sacco and Vanzetti? This document activity examines the background and impact of the first Red Scare of the 1920s. Students will analyze primary and secondary source documents. They’ll then answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - “European Anarchist” primary source political cartoon analysis with scaffolding questions The Red Scare of the 1920s document analysis with scaffolding questions Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer POV with scaffolding questions Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the Red Scare of the 1920s impact immigrants, labor unions, and civil liberties in the United States? Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★ Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Sacco and Vanzetti Trial Spotlight
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Sacco and Vanzetti Trial Spotlight

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Why did the Sacco and Vanzetti trial become a symbol of injustice, and how can it help us understand the importance of fairness in the legal system? This lesson and activity explore the Sacco and Vanzetti trial and its impact on perceptions of justice and prejudice in the legal system during a time of social and political tension. Included in this resource: Court Case Spotlight On: Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. Sacco and Vanzetti analysis with scaffolding questions Answer key for teachers (suggested) ©2025 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Warren G. Harding, Republicanism, Ohio Gang
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Warren G. Harding, Republicanism, Ohio Gang

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Why was Warren G. Harding’s leadership style considered ineffective, and how did it contribute to the scandals during his presidency? This document activity examines the background and impact of Harding’s presidency. Students will analyze primary and secondary source documents. They’ll then answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - Harding presidency primary source political cartoon analysis with scaffolding questions Harding Republicanism document analysis with scaffolding questions “Let’s Hope this one Reaches the Goal” political cartoon with analysis question Harding POV on the Ohio Gang with scaffolding questions Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did Harding’s leadership and the scandals during his presidency affect Americans’ trust in government? Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★ Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Teapot Dome Scandal
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Teapot Dome Scandal

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Why is it important for government officials to be held accountable for their actions, and how did the Teapot Dome scandal demonstrate the need for transparency in government? This document activity examines the background and impact of the Teapot Dome Scandal. Students will analyze primary and secondary source documents. They’ll then answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - “White House Highway” primary source political cartoon analysis with scaffolding questions Teapot Dome Scandal document analysis with scaffolding questions “Let’s Hope this one Reaches the Goal” political cartoon with analysis question Teapot Dome Scandal: Two Views POV with scaffolding questions Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the Teapot Dome Scandal impact the public’s trust in the government, and why is trust important in a democracy? Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★ Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2025 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.