This interactive introduces students to the problems Congress faced about the Articles of Confederation. Students will take a Colonial Williamsburg field trip as congressman and make decisions about what they would have done in the time period. FUN and ENGAGING. This worksheet packet holds students accountable by having them write down answers to questions each step of the way. It allows students to process the material as they progress through the simulation.

The Student Challenge: 1. Draw five pictures of Jefferson’s theories and beliefs on issues before he became president in 1800. 2. Draw five pictures on the opposite side of how he reversed his thinking on his theories and beliefs after assuming the presidency. A sample is included in the first box. A Editable grade rubric is also attached.

The study of Ancient Greece is exciting with this quick study of the government structure, daily life, and military life! This resource is designed to take AWAY your planning and GIVE YOU THE GIFT OF TIME! This GOOGLE slide deck is designed to be an easy, no-prep approach to the study of Ancient Greece. What’s Included TWO Athens vs Sparta Citizen Video Comparisons (Inside the activity) -Engaging Slides with VENN DIAGRAM drag and drop -Teacher answer key

These fun and creative Exit tickets are superhero themed. There are 8 different styles of exit tickets. The last two pages include emoji exit tickets and numerical ratings exit tickets. **Customize each for entrance or exit tickets **Differentiate your lessons **Use for formative Assessments

In this lesson students will use the SEE THINK WONDER strategy on Gold Rush images. This encourages students to make careful observations and thoughtful interpretations of primary sources. This thinking routine will be used on 5 images and one letter. The HOOK activity will get students interested in the learning phase of this lesson. Next, students will use the reading material answer some questions to show what they have learned. The final EXIT ticket requires students to demonstrate understanding by completing a twitter conversation with John Sutter, James Marshall and a 49er. TOPICS covered in Reading/Worksheet: Background to the Discovery of Gold Gold is found Gold and immigrants The growth of California Your purchase come with: Clear Teacher Guide SEE THINK WONDER Primary Source Activity Background Reading Material Student Worksheet Answer Key

This GOOGLE SLIDE DECK will teach your students about the interesting aspects of BOLLYWOOD. BOLLYWOOD is India’s and the world’s largest film industry in terms of films produced and released each year. Better than a worksheet, this colorful and animated presentation will help to make learning fun. Students will read text or watch a video and then answer questions on each slide. EXCELLENT for a sub. NO PREP! Your purchase includes: A Google Slide deck with all information needed to complete the assignment. A Teacher KEY

Students will love this creative way of demonstrating what they have learned about the Indigenous People of Latin America. Students will draw a sensory figure of either an Aztec, Incan or Mayan person living in Latin America before Europeans colonized the region. Label the figure with what they might be seeing, hearing, saying, feeling and doing showing what was characteristic of his/her culture. Texas Standards: 6.1A, 6.2A, 6.2B, 6.3B, 6.13B, 6.13C, 6.15A, 6.15D, 6.19A, 6.19B, 6.21A, 6.21D ELPS: ELPS.c.1C, ELPS.c.5B

This organized and informative GOOGLE slide deck will teach your students everything they need to know about the Euro. Questions and reading material are packed into just 5 slides. Great for subs, distance learning, and the flipped classroom. NO PREP and ANSWER KEY PROVIDED. [[VIDEO PREVIEW]https://watch.screencastify.com/v/nNsrdmlFsxkIdxOz5v4M Your purchase includes: A Student Slide Deck A Teacher Key Slide Deck

Get your students practicing charts, graphs, and map skills with your SOUTH ASIA UNIT. Students will navigate 11 slides that consist of Charts, graphs, and maps about civilizations, general reference of Asia, calculation of mountains, India’s Caste System, geography, Monsoon and rainfall season, GDP, and more. Included in your purchase: GOOGLE slides presentation for students’ work. (8 maps, charts, or graphs) Teacher Answer Key **NO PREP! Perfect for a SUB DAY!

This adorable bundle includes: 1. Operation: End of School Year Student Advise sheet for NEXT years students. 2. Operation: Back to school Student Questionnaire Questions connected to Game parts are: 1. Tell me about what is near and dear to your heart. (What do you love?) 2. WRITE about your GOALS this school year. 3. What is your WISH for this class? 4. What are FUN things you do in your spare time? 5. How do you like to learn? How can I help you learn?

This purchase includes 4 letters or posters. This thank you letter is written in a unique poster style. Give your parents gratitude at the end of your school year with this colorful and thoughtful gift. **FOUR different styles to choose from! Each in PDFand EDITABLE word documents.

Let’s get ready to rumble! Students will prepare to get in a heated discussion about the issues surrounding the greatest break-up in history. Students will be prepared to explain why each of these issues were Fair or Unfair to the colonists. After each section of the meeting students will process with questions like this: At this point in time, should American colonists rebel against the British government? If not, what should we do?

Do you want to get your students discussing historical characters with enthusiasm? This is the discussion starter power point that you and your students will love! These discussion questions can be used for any group of historical figures, past or present. Inside/Outside circles are a great format for this. Using todaysmeet.com could add a technology component to your lesson. A worksheet for student processing the content in included.

Purpose: build student background knowledge about the events, problems, and issues that the early republic faced during Washington’s presidency. Overview: Students summarize reading passages about issues and government responses during Washington’s presidency and create visuals. Essential Question: How did Washington overcome the “hurdles” of his presidency? Purchase contains: 1-Short Background Reading 2 - STRUCTURE OF THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH 3 - ROLE OF THE JUDICIAL BRANCH 4 - UNSTABLE ECONOMIC SYSTEM 5 - TAXATION 6- FOREIGN CONFLICTS 7 - TRANSFER OF POWER TO A NEW EXECUTIVE **Lesson could be turned into learning stations or a gallery walk. **"Hurdle" Exit ticket/formative asessment included

This very animated and creative GOOGLE SLIDE DECK will GRAB your student’s attention from the first slide. This lesson is brought to life with videos and interesting text. Students will learn about the Bubonic Plague during the Middle Ages and how it impacted Europe. NO PREP! Made to make your life easier! Preview this activity[ here.] https://watch.screencastify.com/v/5oYNwMAWktvLWc8Z9tmC What is included: Teacher Key (8 slides) Student Slide Deck (8 slides)

END OF YEAR AWARDS These certificates come in a wide variety of hilarious, pun-filled, and witty awards that your students will absolutely love. Our awards are sure to make your end-of-the-year celebration a memorable one. Our collection of awards is designed to celebrate each student’s unique qualities and strengths. From the “Minute-man” award for the student who’s always quick on their feet, to the "Reconstruction ‘Builder’ award for the student who’s always looking to the future, we’ve got awards that will fit every student’s personality and achievements. This GOOGLE SLIDE DECK has 30 unique HISTORY THEMED (1607-1865) award certificates. All student names, teacher signatures, and date is editable. Be sure to follow Teaching History Creatively on Facebook and Instagram. My BLOG is another great follow for freebies and learning opportunities. Email me at teachinghistorycreatively@yahoo.com if you have any questions.

First: Students will complete a SOAP activity to gain background knowledge about the Monroe Doctrine. A) What is S.O.A.P.S? 1) SPEAKER, OCCASION, AUDIENCE, PURPOSE, SIGNIFICANCE 2) Goal of S.O.A.P.S? · When confronted with a reading passage or document students need a process to help them begin to determine the purpose or significance of the document. · It will then be much easier to interpret or even gather evidence from the document when students have a literacy tool to help them begin the process of finding the purpose of a reading passage or document. Second: Students will create their own version of the Monroe Doctrine. Great scaffolding planning piece included. Grade rubric is also included in your purchase.

This Scavenger Hunt Worksheet covers these standards: I understand the limitations of The Articles of Confederation and the need for a better system of government I can identify the contributions of the following individuals who helped write the Constitution: James Madison, Thomas Jefferson (influenced), George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, William Patterson, and Roger Sherman I can explain how each of the following influenced the writing of the Constitution: John Locke, Montesquieu, The Magna Carta, and The English Bill of Rights I can explain the 3/5ths Compromise I understand the purpose of a constitution I can explain the concept of “separation of powers” I know what the three branches of government are called and what the function of each branch is I can explain the concept of “checks and balances” and I know specific checks that each branch uses to keep the others in check I understand the differences between “duties” and “responsibilities” I understand what is contained within the Bill of Rights and I can briefly summarize each one Easy--Print and assign. Students draw and write in the answers to this detailed and organized printable.

Make the Teaching of the Articles of Confederation an EXPERIENCE for your students. Turn your classroom into an operating room and let your students perform surgery on the AOC. With this beautiful GOOGLE slideshow to guide your students through the process, it will be a breeze. This slideshow contains everything students need to perform surgery. They have clear instructions, the history/background, and allergies of patient Art O. Confederation. Students will essentially correct the weaknesses of the confederation in “surgery.” Groups will trace an outline of one group member’s body onto butcher paper to represent your patient. (This step can be skipped if your class is short on time.) Or you can do this ahead of time to prep for surgery. Finally, students will be making a diagnosis and prescription/treatment plan for the AOC. All of this is clearly defined on each slide so students know exactly what to accomplish. Put on your scrubs and lab coat and get your students ready for a great learning experience! What is included in the purchase: A beautiful instruction GOOGLE slide show Clear step by step instructions for students A video INTRO so students get background information on their patient. Works spaces in the slide show for diagnoses Prescription pad for a treatment plan Teacher suggestions for creating the BEST experience for students. Teacher Key

This awesome bundle contains the following: 1. Parents Thank You Letters: 4 styles to choose from. It is the same letter with different backgrounds. These come in PDF and word files so you can EDIT them. (Sold Separately in my store Here) 2. A Student Thank You Letter in PDF and EDITABLE Word Doc. 3. Student Self Reflections in 3 different styles with modified questions on each. 4. Class Expectations Poster 5. Advise for next years students sheet. 6. "Operation Next Year" (Operation Game themed) Advise for next year sheet