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I am a 7th and 8th grade middle school social studies teacher. My favorite subjects to study in history are World War 1, The Great Depression and World War 2.
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I am a 7th and 8th grade middle school social studies teacher. My favorite subjects to study in history are World War 1, The Great Depression and World War 2.
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End of Civil rights/Modern Day 80,90's,2000s lesson plans
End of Civil rights/Modern Day 80,90's,2000s lesson plans
Avoiding the Civil War: Compromises between the north and the south
In this web quest, students will learn about the Missouri compromise, the compromise of 1850, Harpers Ferry and the election of 1860. Students will research the growing rift between the North and the South and the attempts to keep the country united. Provided are links for each of the questions. To be directed to the links, students just need to click on the link with their mouse.
If you have any questions or comments please right it down below. Enjoy!
Powerpoint is also included
5 US Supreme Court cases bundle
1. Religious Freedom: Engel vs. Vitale-School Prayer
This activity is very excellent when studying the first amendment, religious freedom and the separation of church and state. Students will be researching and having a Socratic seminar on whether prayer should be allowed in school. Provided is videos, resources and links to scaffold student research etc... Students will also have a worksheet to help them fill out arguments for their respective side.
-3 day assignment with debate
2. Four Supreme Court cases
Students will examine four Supreme Court cases and research how they relate to the Bill of Rights. Great homework assignment!
-1.5 hour assignment
US Civil War Project: Battles and New Technology and video guide
In groups of three or four, students will study a pivotal Civil War battle and technology that made the Civil War one of the first modern war. There are 10 key battles and new technologies that students can select from. There are three roles in this project: Historian, Artist and Thespian.
The Historian will study the battle and answer 10 questions relating the the battle. They should put this on a powerpoint presentation or a Prezi.
The Artist will draw an overhead view of the battle, so students can have a visual of the battle that occurred. Make sure they include arrows and directions for troop movement.
The Thespian is in charge of creating a 45 second play of the battle as well as studying the technology.
Recommended-Students will need technology for this project.
Attached is also a video guide that introduces the civil war to your students.