Read 3 different primary sources about Hernan Cortes and the Aztecs. These primary sources look at the Spanish greed for riches, land and gold and how the Aztecs had a lot of enemies that Hernan Cortes will exploit to defeat the Aztecs. After reading the primary sources have the students answer the questions about the readings.

Here is what you get: 1. A map activity about Alexander the Greats empire 2. Short one page read about wether Alexander the Great was a villain or a hero. 3. A graphic organizer for Alexandr the Great to determine if he was a Hero or Villain with questions. 4. A list of Alexander the greats accomplishments and interesting facts. 5. A political cartoon activity with questions. 6. A short read about Alexander Battling Porus and the Elephant Army in India with questions. Includes some primary sources. 7. Alexanders Primary source speech at the Hydaspes River in India with questions. 8. History Space Worksheet 9. Confucius Youvid Worksheet 10. Confucius Instafame worksheet 11. Confucius on Kicker worksheet A few of these worksheets are sold separately, but the best deal is this packet.

The Salem Witch Trials packet contains the following items: A worksheet that explains how to identify a witch and how to get out of being accused of witchcraft. Includes answer key. A Historical Detective Log that has questions for students to answer as they examine the primary sources of the Salem Witch Craft Trials. There are 3 primary source documents that look at three different people tried in Salem of witchcraft that include their fates. There is a video link with questions to a modern day theory as to why people in Salem acted so weird at the time. There are 9 pages of resources in total.

This lesson comes with three primary sources that explore how Hernan Cortes could have been seen as a hero or a villain. After reading the primary sources students will decide if Hernan Cortes was a hero or a villain? They will then write an essay defending their answer based on what they have read. This lesson comes with three primary source readings, a guide on how to write a five paragraph essay, a rubric, and sentence starters for struggling writers.

Winston Churchill makes one of the most powerful speeches ever made during WWII as Germany is attacking Great Britain. This lesson comes with the primary source speech and questions. Below is a part of his speech. We shall go on to the end, we shall fight in France, we shall fight on the seas and oceans, we shall fight with growing confidence and growing strength in the air, we shall defend our Island, whatever the cost may be, we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender,

Here is what is in the packet: Informational worksheet about the causes and effects of the Spanish Flu. 5 primary sources on the Spanish Flu. A Historical Detective Log that logs the evidence of the Spanish Flu from the primary sources with follow up questions. Final judgement worksheet. Answer Key.

This is a game like Jeopardy that is very fun for the students. Your students will learn about different land forms, Geography terms and continents. I love to use this as a review as well when teaching. You can also easily edit questions to fit your needs.

The stories of Pocahontas and John Smith have been told many times but their story has been told in many different ways. The way Disney chooses to tell the story in the Pocahontas movie conflicts with primary source documents of John Smith at the time. Students will read two primary source documents by John Smith that are different accounts of how he was saved by Pocahontas and then watch the Disney video clip where Pocahontas saves John Smith in the movie Pocahontas. Students will notice that one of the primary sources does not match up to the movie. I use to call this lesson the angry letters to Disney because most students will be upset that Disney chooses fiction and excitement over what may have really happened. Of course this is a whole new lesson about why you cannot always believe what you see T.V. This is a very fun activity your students will love and remember. Your students will write a formal letter to Disney explaining whether or not they liked the Movie and if it was truthful or misleading. Then send the letters to Disney and wait for their response! What you get in this 5 page packet. Two primary sources form John Smith, a rubric and a how to write your letter example, also notes/lesson plan for the teacher.

There are 6 lessons on the Missouri Compromise. One of the lessons is sold separately, but get the packet for a much better deal. Here is what is in the packet: 1. Thomas Jefferson's letter about his concerns with the Missouri Compromise with questions. Great primary source! 2. Missouri Compromise Political Cartoon Activity 3. Thomas Jefferson Kicker Activity 4. A short reading activity on the Missouri Compromise with Questions. 5. Missouri Compromise Insta-Fame Activity: (A great social media spoof) 6. Missouri Compromise You-Vid Activity

Learn about Confucius in a fun and exciting way. There are six lessons on Confucius. Here is what is in the packet: 1. Analyzing famous quotes from Confucius worksheet with answer key. 2. Confucius political cartoon worksheet 3. Confucius on Kicker worksheet 4. History Space worksheet 5. Confucius on Instafame 6. Confucius on Youvid

This packet contains a variety of activities for Hernan Cortes and the Aztecs. Here is what is included in the packet: 1. Three primary source readings with questions. 2. Political Cartoon activity 3. Hernan Cortes on Kicker 4. History Space Activity 5. Hernan Cortes Instafame Account 6. Hernan Cortes Youvid account 7. Debate guide worksheet debating the essential question: Was Hernan Cortes a Hero or a Villain? I have some items in this packet that are sold separately, but get all my stuff on Hernan Cortes and the Aztecs in this packet and save.

This is a good size lot of Boston Massacre Material with many fun engaging lessons. Here is what is in the packet: 1. Boston Massacre: Primary Sources with Questions 2. Social Media Activities: Kicker, Insta-Fame and Youvid Account 3. Picture Analysis Worksheet 4. Newspaper primary source article with letter to the editor activity that includes rubric. 5. Crispus Attucks: article with questions and answer key

This activity compares two conflicting primary source writings about the War of 1812 and examines why some wanted war with Great Britain while others saw it as a bad thing that would hurt the country and trade with other nations. After reading the primary sources the students will choose a side and answer this essential question: Should the United States have gone to War with Great Britain during the War of 1812? Included in the packet is the two primary sources, a guide in how to write a five paragraph essay, sentence starters for struggling students and a rubric.

In 335 B.C., Alexander the Great set out on a campaign to recapture former Greek cities and to expand his growing empire. Ten years into his campaign Alexander had never known defeat. He now controlled an empire that included Greece, Egypt, and the massive Persian Empire. His troops grew tired of war but Alexander wanted to push on into India. He makes an awesome speech to rally his men. This activity includes some background on Alexander the Greats campaigns, an Excerpt: Speech of Alexander the Great, 326 B.C. at Hydaspes River, India and questions about the reading. A great primary source activity.

This packet includes two lessons. One is a primary source from Eisenhower discussing D-Day and addressing his troops with follow up questions. The other is a Primary Source from Roosevelt giving a prayer instead of a speech while D-Day is under way with follow up questions.

This is a fun activity for students to learn about the Salem Witch Trials. Here is what is in the packet: -There are 3 different Priamry source scripts for the puppet shows: · Testimony of Tituba a Slave from the Island of Barbados: Salem Court Trial May 1692 · Testimony of Rebecca Nurse: March 1692 · George Jacobs Jr. May 1692 Testimony in Court -Worksheet to analyze primary source document -Teachers guide -Rubric -There is a parent letter to get puppet show donations -BONUS! Additional resource that is fun! Worksheet on how to identify a witch. NOTE: This product is in both PDF and Microsoft Word so you can edit it.

Students will debate the first amendment in school in a fun and engaging activity that they can connect to real life. They will be debating whether or not the students had a constitutional right to pray at a school football game based on the Bill of Rights and the First Amendment. What you get: 1. A one and a half page short read of the event, an explanation of the Bill of Rights that relates to the issue and a list of arguments for both sides. 2. A few questions to get the students to think beyond what they just read. 3. A worksheet that will help the students write out and prepare for the debate.

Students will debate the First Amendment in school in a fun and engaging activity that they can connect to real life. They will be debating whether or not the students had a constitutional right to publish the school newspaper based on the Bill of Rights and the First Amendment. What you get: 1. A one and a half page short read of the event, an explanation of the Bill of Rights that relates to the issue and a list of arguments for both sides. 2. A few questions to get the students to think beyond what they just read. 3. A worksheet that will help the students write out and prepare for the debate

This packet comes with six different lessons that deal with school issues where the students rights may have been violated and students will choose whether or not the school administrator had the right to do what they did based on the Bill of Rights. There are followup questions to get the students to think beyond what they just read. The students will then write an argument in support of the administrator or the students. What you get in the packet: Each lesson comes with a short story of the scenario like a student being searched in school. It also comes with questions and instructions on how to write an essay if you choose to take the lesson further. Here are the titles of the six lessons: 1. Students Searched in School: 4th Amendment 2. Fight at School: No Trial! 5th Amendment 3. Students Organize to Protest School Problems and are Suspended: 1st Amendment 4. Principal Censors School Newspaper: 1st Amendment 5. Prayer at a School Football Game: 1st Amendment 6. Students Car is Searched at School: 4th Amendment

Have fun teaching about the Aztecs by playing a trivia game. Great for reviewing vocabulary, Aztec Culture, Conquistadors, and the fall of the Aztecs. It is also easy to change a question if you need to. This is also great to review before a test or quiz.