This Digital BreakOut scores on the depth it goes into while simultaneously giving students an awesome breakout experience. Thomas Jefferson’s Presidency has never been more fun to teach. Students will solve five digital clues while learning about Jefferson’s foreign and domestic policies. Students will complete questions on their “Historians Guide Book” while they search for clues in either videos or written text. ***NO PREP! Fun and Creative! Student Favorite! This Student Centered Experience covers these topics: The Louisiana Purchase The Lewis and Clark Expedition The Barbary Wars The Embargo Act The Election of 1800–With HAMILTON the Musical Song Included in your purchase: Teacher Key and Guide Student “Historian Guide Book” (worksheet) It has 20 questions, five for each piece of content. Link to Digital BreakOut Answer Key to Clues and student worksheet **UPDATED --Added new section for BONUS content clues. To see a video preview of this BreakOut, click here.

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 lesson guides students through Learning about SOUTH ASIA using an ESCAPE room game for engagement. This is an excellent activity to have students BREAKOUT and work together or individually while concentrating on solving puzzles and clues to make it to the finish line. This can be used to LEARN the material or Review. No PREP. ANSWER KEY INCLUDED! [CLICK FOR Video PREVIEW OF ENTIRE ESCAPE ROOM.] They will learn about: The People The Physical Geography The History The Economy Government The Culture

This Info-graphic style syllabus brings class info to life! Are you a new middle school or high school teacher? Are you confused on how to design a syllabus? Now you can use my syllabus as a template and change as much or as little of it as you want! Since this is a .docx file, it is completely editable! My syllabus was written for a middle school history class, but it can easily be adapted for any secondary grade level or subject. It includes a section on: Curriculum Textbooks Course Materials Absentee Policy Homework Policy Grading Policy Classroom Rules and Discipline Policy Class Web Site Contact Information

This awesome bundle is an excellent BACK TO SCHOOL KIT! Most of it can be used across all Secondary subjects. All of it is EDITABLE. FREE UPDATES FOR LIFE! Kit includes: 4 editable syllabus of different styles Operation Back to School Student Questions Worksheet Pokemon Get to Know You Questions Worksheet Customized Class Coupon Creative Homework Pass Unique Multi - Class Hallway Pass Meaningful parent and student back to school letters A Student Interest Inventory A TAKE HOME Detention form (VERY UNIQUE reflection - behavior intervention) Telephone Call Documentation Form NEW: ALL 10 POSTERS now INCLUDED from my Unique history posters, sold separately in my store ***MOST of this material can be used for ANY CONTENT! *Note- I have the kept the wording “as is” from my own syllabus to ensure that the document was easy to understand. You WILL need to edit this document before you use it to reflect your personal information, course name, grade level, textbook that you’re using, etc

This HIGHLY engaging lesson teaches the students the Bill of Rights using hand gestures as memory tricks. Teacher can watch the included video and learn the techniques and then teach the class or you can flip the classroom. IT IS WAY MORE FUN FOR YOU TO TEACH THIS AND HAVE YOUR STUDENTS REPEAT after you each hand gesture as a class. A fill in the blank guided worksheet keeps students on track. Finally, students will summarize each amendment in their own words. A WORD BANK is included on the student copy. Teacher KEY included.

This awesome bundle is an excellent BACK TO SCHOOL KIT! Most of it can be used across all Secondary subjects. All of it is EDITABLE. Kit includes: 4 editable syllabus of different styles Customized Class Coupon Creative Homework Pass Unique Multi - Class Hallway Pass Meaningful parent and student back to school letters A Student Interest Inventory A TAKE HOME Detention form (VERY UNIQUE) Telephone Call Documentation Form *Note- I have the kept the wording “as is” from my own syllabus to ensure that the document was easy to understand. You WILL need to edit this document before you use it to reflect your personal information, course name, grade level, textbook that you’re using, etc

This fun PokemonGo inspired game gets kids motivated to learn about the motives of Early Exploration. Students will start by doing a gallery walk and record answers in their own POKEDEX. They will then find the matching answer and scan a QR Code to catch all the Pokemon along the way. **You can even edit my documents to create a game with any content if you choose.

This simulation comes with Word document copy and a digital copy for all of you GOOGLE DRIVE users. In this fun Westward Expansion Simulation Students will decide What actions the U.S. should take in these situations: Situation #1: LOUISIANA PURCHASE Situation #2: FLORIDA Situation #3: TEXAS Situation #4: OREGON COUNTRY Situation #5: WAR WITH MEXICO Each Situation will have three choices of answers. Students will explain why they chose their answer. Teacher can reveal answers after each scenario. ~~~~~~~~~~DIGITAL GOOGLE DRIVE INFORMATION~~~~~~~ The digital copy of the simulation puts students in control of their learning. They can self- pace their own game alone or in a group. Each answer space is clickable and fully editable. This Simulation can be completed all online with laptops, tablets, or any other device that supports Google Drive! Students will then complete a chart on lands acquired to form the U.S. **Answer Key is Provided.

This Digital BreakOut scores on the depth it goes into while simultaneously giving students an awesome breakout experience. This one is creative in that students have to break out of each “page” to move to the next one. All questions/ clues are historical content. There are 19 questions spread across 5 of the pages. You do not need any experience with break out rooms to use this in your classroom. It is extremely easy! Guaranteed! WHAT MAKES THIS BREAKOUT SPECIAL? There are two interactive drag and drop formative assessment pieces embedded in the game. This Student Centered Experience covers these topics: An Overview of Madison’s presidential problems The Battle of Tippecanoe War Hawks The Star Spangled Banner The War of 1812 Included in your purchase: Teacher Key and detailed teacher instructions. Link to Digital BreakOut Answer Key

End-of-Year Awards As the school year comes to a close, it’s time to celebrate your student’s hard work and achievements with a fun and memorable end-of-the-year awards ceremony. And what better way to do that than with these unique and entertaining awards? Our collection of end-of-the-year awards is not your typical list of generic certificates. We have carefully curated 30 awards that are both funny and witty, making them perfect for recognizing the unique qualities and strengths of each of your students. From “The wild card” to “The Cat’s Meow”, we have awards that will make your students feel special and appreciated. And let’s not forget the fun factor! Our awards are designed to bring smiles and laughter to your students’ faces, creating a fun and memorable end-of-the-year celebration that they’ll never forget. The student names, teachers’ signatures, and dates are editable in GOOGLE SLIDES. PRINT SIGN AND GO! 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.

Get ready to add a deliciously delightful twist to your end-of-year celebrations with our candy pun-themed awards. We have a sweet proposition that will leave your students buzzing with excitement and appreciation! Picture this: your students’ faces lighting up like gummy bears, their smiles stretching as wide as licorice twists, and their laughter popping like popcorn. Our candy pun-themed awards are the perfect recipe to make the end of the school year an unforgettable treat for everyone involved. 30 AWARD CERTIFICATES EDITABLE FOR NAME, SIGNATURE, AND DATE ONLY. 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.

This unit comes with everything you need for your CSI on the Boston Massacre. Included are all primary sources and the student investigation journal. I explain how to set up your classroom ambiance and crime scene. Included is a link to the perfect background music with music videos for you to project on your screen. Welcome note to display on screen is also in this material. Where to purchase decorations (VERY CHEAPLY) for this theme is provided in a link as well.

As students learn about Andrew Jackson's presidency, they decide what facts about him were positive and negative. Students will use these facts to create an argument to prove that Andrew Jackson was either a hero or villain. Each section has a link that takes students to engaging Jackson learning videos. The Final piece of this assignment is an EXCELLENT Video that wraps up the learning with this: What is the verdict? Andrew Jackson was both beloved and loathed during his presidency. In this imaginary courtroom, you get to be the jury, considering and weighing Jackson’s part in the spoils system, economic depression, and the Indian Removal Act, as well as his patriotism and the pressures of the presidency. The Writing Component: Do you think Andrew Jackson is a HERO or VILLAIN? Does he deserve to be on the $20 bill?

I FINALLY found a way to make the alien and sedition acts PERSONAL and interactive with my students! The answer, is this Mini Simulation. It comes with a presentation link that you will use to guide your students through the tough decisions surrounding these acts that President Adams had to make. The attached worksheet will give student space for processing the material. Turn this into a lively discussion with your kids.

This awesome digital resource features a link to a set of 6 fully-editable interactive pages on Manifest Destiny. Inside the 6 pages are 3 more links for fully editable learning station docs. Students type directly on the pages and drag and drop information for a variety of engaging, interactive activities! This is a great way to integrate technology into your classroom and can be completed without printing almost any paper! Excellent for: 1. A 1:1 school 2. A trip to the computer lab. 3. A cooperative learning activity much much more******************************************** Topics covered include: Station 1 Editable thought Bubble for the American Progress Painting Station 2 Mexican American War Cause & Effect Drag and Drop Activity Station 3 Immigration to the U.S. (This one can be broken down into a Gallery walk) Station 4: Gold Rush: Student create a MUSICAL PLAYLIST Station 5 Redesign the San Francisco 49ers helmet Station 5B: “Plucked” Cartoon Station 6: Parody Video Station 7: Review Heads Up Game *Teacher Suggestions Page is included. *A word and PDF version is also included.

Awesome Battle Simulation that students love. They take the role of either the British or American leadership and make decisions on either side of the military conflict. Their choices will reflect different point values as you the teacher lead them through. You will have the teacher guide/answers that you will reveal to students. COMPETITIVE and lively!

Get your students up and moving around the room to discover the causes of the American Revolution. Students will use the attached worksheet to follow the Power Point Posters that you display around the room. (Also included) Playing music during this activity is a welcome alternative to a quiet classroom for kids! The Power Point Slides that you print into full page posters are colorful, attractive and precise.