How did Woodrow Wilson’s domestic and foreign policies shape the United States during and after his presidency? This lesson and activity examines the early life, education, background, presidency and legacy of President Woodrow Wilson. Students will analyze documents and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - Woodrow Wilson’s inaugural address primary source analysis and questions Woodrow Wilson document pass/station activity with corresponding scaffolding questions Document 1: Early Life and Political Rise Document 2: Domestic Policies and Progressive Reforms Underwood Tariff and Income Tax Federal Reserve Act Antitrust Legislation Labor and Social Reforms Document 3: World War I and Leadership in Crisis Neutrality and Entry into War Mobilization and the War Effort Civil Liberties During the War Fourteen Points and the League of Nations Document 4: Foreign Policy and the League of Nations Document 5: Legacy Spotlight On: Woodrow Wilson Woodrow Wilson POV and scaffolding questions Create a legacy brochure of Woodrow Wilson with rubric Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: Why did Woodrow Wilson’s efforts to create the League of Nations have a lasting impact on international relations, even though the United States never joined it? 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.

Why did William Howard Taft’s cautious approach to progressive reforms create tension within the Republican party during his presidency? This lesson and activity examines the early life, education, background, presidency and legacy of President William Howard Taft. Students will analyze documents and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - William Howard Taft’s inaugural address primary source analysis and questions William Howard Taft document pass/station activity with corresponding scaffolding questions Document 1: Early Life and Political Rise Document 2: 1908 Election and Inauguration Document 3: Domestic Policies Trust-busting and Regulation Tariff Reform Conservation and Environmental Policies Document 4: Foreign Policy Dollar Diplomacy in Latin America Relations with Japan and China Document 5: Split with Roosevelt and 1912 Election Document 6: End of Presidency and Legacy Spotlight On: William Howard Taft William Howard Taft POV and scaffolding questions Create a legacy brochure of William Howard Taft with rubric Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did William Howard Taft’s presidency influence the future of business regulation and the role of government 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.

Articles of Confederation Test for A Social Studies Life's Articles of Confederation Unit FOR GOOGLE DRIVE Included in this product: • Title page • Multiple Choice questions • Constructed Response questions • Answer Key for teachers ★★ Looking for the printable, pen and paper version of this resource? Find it here! Articles of Confederation Unit Assessment ASSL Digital Papers by Christi Fultz KG Fonts © 2014 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.

Articles of Confederation Review Packet for A Social Studies Life's Articles of Confederation Unit FOR GOOGLE DRIVE Included in this product: • The Articles of Confederation; ideas and terms to know; weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation; the Constitutional Convention ideas and terms to know; Virginia Plan; New Jersey Plan; Great Compromise; Three-Fifths Compromise; Ratification ★★ Looking for the printable, pen and paper version of this resource? Find it here! Review of the Articles of Confederation and Constitution ASSL Digital Papers by Christi Fultz KG Fonts © 2014 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.

Articles of Confederation - Ratification of the Constitution Ratification of the Constitution FOR GOOGLE DRIVE Aim: How was the Constitution finally ratified? Digital, 1:1, interactive Social Studies learning! Included in this product: • Title page • Do Now/Motivation: What does it mean to ratify? • Federalist or Anti-Federalist reading passage & • Activity: Students will take on the role of a Federalist or an Anti-Federalist • Final Approval reading passage with scaffolding questions • Application/Closing/Higher-Order thinking question • Answer Key for Teachers Federalist/Anti-federalist Activity: according to the Federalist or Anti-Federalist perspective, students will analyze the issues of the power of the central government, the role of the president, and the bill of rights ★★ Note: When I give my students this activity, I split them up into heterogeneous groups and give each group a a perspective. It is my recommendation that you do not give the groups both worksheets for each perspective (you will see the worksheets). Give the Federalist groups their worksheet, and the Anti-federalist groups their worksheet only. Differentiation: graphic organizer, research, cooperative (may work with a partner according to teacher's discretion for questions) ★★ Looking for the pen and paper, hard-copy version of this resource? Find it here! Ratification of the Constitution ASSL Digital Papers by Christi Fultz and Ashley Hughes KG Fonts © 2014 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.

Articles of Confederation and Constitutional Convention Unit Peanuts Gang Explain the Constitutional Convention Aim: How was the U.S. Constitution born? Buy the BUNDLE and SAVE!! •• This product is also included in the Articles of Confederation UNIT BUNDLE! •• Included in this product: • Title page • Chronological Guided Video Questions corresponding with "This Is America, Charlie Brown: Birth of the Constitution" (25 minutes) Students will watch and learn about the Constitutional Convention from Charles Schultz's Peanuts Gang ★★ Note: The video clip is not bundled with this lesson. It is not mine to sell! ★ This video is what I show my students to get started with the Constitutional Convention. It is a great and fun introduction. I usually break the lesson into two days: We watch half the video and talk about the questions together on each day. Differentiation: cooperative (may work with a partner according to teacher's discretion for questions) Digital Paper by Christi Fultz KG Fonts © 2014 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.

Articles of Confederation - Shays' Rebellion FOR GOOGLE DRIVE Aim: How did the new United States government struggle for power under the Articles of Confederation? Digital, 1:1, interactive Social Studies learning! Included in this product: • Title page • Do Now: Failures of the Articles of Confederation political cartoon analysis • The Failure of the Articles of Confederation reading passage with scaffolding questions • Shays' Rebellion reading passage with questions • Application/Closing/Higher order thinking question • Answer Key(s) for Teachers Students will research and analyze the failures of the Articles of Confederation; Shays' Rebellion Adheres to Social Studies Common Core Standards - research, application, literacy, vocabulary Differentiation: cooperative (may work with a partner according to teacher's discretion for questions or activities) ★★ Looking for the pen and paper, hard-copy version of this resource? Find it here! Articles of Confederation Shays' Rebellion ASSL Digital Papers by Christi Fultz KG Fonts © 2014 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.

Articles of Confederation and the Land Ordinance of 1785 FOR GOOGLE DRIVE Aim: Why did the Founders think a Constitution was necessary and how did they split up new land? Digital, 1:1, interactive Social Studies learning! Included in this product: • Title page • Do Now: Creating the Articles of Confederation reading passage and scaffolding questions/graphic organizer • Provisions/Problems with the Articles Analysis Activity • Organizing the Northwest Territory/Land Ordinance of 1785 reading passage with scaffolding questions • Application/Closing questions • Answer Key(s) for Teachers Students will research and analyze the creation of the Articles of Confederation, the problems with the Articles, and how the Northwest Territory was organized using the Land Ordinance of 1785 Adheres to Social Studies Common Core Standards - research, application, literacy, vocabulary Differentiation: cooperative (may work with a partner according to teacher's discretion for questions or activities) ★★ Looking for the printable, pen and paper version of this resource? Find it here! Articles of Confederation and Land Ordinance of 1785 ASSL •• Title page digital paper by Christi Fultz KG Fonts © 2014 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.

Articles of Confederation Lesson FOR GOOGLE DRIVE Digital, 1:1, interactive Social Studies learning! Aim: How did the Articles of Confederation govern the United States? Included in this product: • Title page • Do Now: Devising A Plan reading passage with scaffolding questions • The Articles of Confederation reading passage/graphic organizer with scaffolding questions • Application/Closing/Critical Thinking Articles of Confederation Situation Analysis Students will research and analyze the reasons for implementing the Articles of Confederation after the American Revolution and understand the structure, decision-making skills, money & finances, protection rights, and other powers of the Articles Adheres to Social Studies Common Core Standards - research, application, literacy, vocabulary Differentiation: cooperative (may work with a partner according to teacher's discretion for questions or situation activities) ★★ Note: This lesson can be broken up into two days with Day 2 being the Situation Analysis ★★ Looking for the printable, pen and paper version of this resource? Find it here!Articles of Confederation Structure, Decisions, Ratification ASSL •• Digital Papers by Christi Fultz KG Fonts © 2014 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.

Constitution UNIT BUNDLE 15 Lessons, Review Packet, Test, Activity, Task Cards FOR GOOGLE DRIVE Digital, 1:1, interactive Social Studies learning! Included in this product: 15 resources including lessons, a review packet, test, project, and task cards! A $50 VALUE FOR ONLY $37.50!! 25% OFF! This bundle is priced to save you significantly over buying each product separately! See the links below for full details on each lesson/product included! 1) Six Principles of the Constitution ASSL 2) The Premable and Popular Sovereignty ASSL 3) Limited Government and the Separation of Powers ASSL 4) The Legislative Branch ASSL 5) The Executive Branch and Powers of the President ASSL 6) The Electoral College ASSL 7) The Supreme Court and the Judicial Branch ASSL 8) Checks asnd Balances ASSL 9) Federalism: Delegated, Reserved, and Concurrent Powers ASSL 10) Flexibility and the Elastic Clause of the Constitution ASSL 11) The Bill of Rights ASSL 12) The Constitution Review Packet ASSL 13) The Constitution Unit Test ASSL 14) Constitution Task Cards ASSL 15) Constitution Snapshot Activity ASSL ★★ Looking for the pen and paper, hardcopy of this resource? Find it here! Constitution Unit Bundle ASSL © 2014 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.

Constitution Task Cards and Recording Sheet for Student Responses FOR GOOGLE DRIVE Digital, 1:1, interactive Social Studies learning! Included in this product: • Title page • Full Set of 27 vocabulary words/terms/important people tasks cards in the form of a question • Answer Key Cards (you do not have to give these to students or you can after the activity) • Recording Sheet for student responses (can make enough copies for your students to answer as many questions as you'd like) This set of 27 task cards covers important people, terms, and events regarding the Constitution and its six principles. These cards are great for stations, centers, as an independent study tool, SCOOT and other cooperative learning activities. ★★ Looking for the printable, pen and paper version of this resource? Find it here! Constitution Task Cards ASSL ★ You can find all my Constitution/Government lessons and activities HERE! Digital Papers by Ashley Hughes KG Fonts © 2014 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.

Constitution Unit Principles of the Constitution Snapshot Booklet Activity FOR GOOGLE DRIVE Digital, 1:1, interactive Social Studies learning! Included in this product: • Cover Page • Principles of the Constitution Snapshot Booklet Task Sheet and Reminders for students • Snapshot Booklet template • Principles of the Constitution Snapshot Booklet Activity Rubric • Directions for teacher (to give to your students) with images • The completed snapshot booklet images (to show you what the end result should be) Do your students love Snapchat?? This snapshot booklet activity is a great way for them to create "snapshots" of the principles of the Constitution. Students will create a collection of snapshots from the study of the principles of the Constitution. The snapshot booklet will include: • Title and illustration on the cover • Three "snapshots" that include COLORED ILLUSTRATIONS exemplifying three principles of the Constitution • Students will write a paragraph (at least 5 sentences) next to/under each image explaining the image and principle of the Constitution. • Illustration on the back page of your booklet that summarizes and represents the Constitution. This snapshot booklet activity can be given as in an in-class assignment/assessment or a homework assignment. It is up to teacher's discretion. ★★ Looking for the printable, pen and paper version of this resource? Find it here! Constitution Snapshot Activity ASSL ★★Looking for my complete Constitution unit bundle for middle grades?! FIND IT HERE! Digital Papers by Ashley Hughes KG Fonts © 2015 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.

Constitution Unit Test for A Social Studies Life's Constitution Unit FOR GOOGLE DRIVE Digital, 1:1, interactive, Social Studies learning! Sometimes, you just have to give your students a formal assessment. This is a differentiated test that includes: • Multiple Choice Questions • Matching for Understanding • Principles of the Constitution Scenarios • Identifying the different powers of Federalism • Who Am I? {Matching various leaders pictures with their names} • Constructed Response Question • Answer Sheet for Students • Answer Key for Teachers **Updated with President Trump ★★ Looking for A Social Studies Life's Constitution unit and individual lessons? Find them here. ★★ Looking for the printable, pen and paper version of this resource? Find it here! Constitution Unit Test ASSL •• Patriotic Papers and Stars by Ashley Hughes © 2014 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.

Articles of Confederation UNIT BUNDLE with BONUS card sets 9 Lessons, Review Packet, Exam, Word Wall, Word wall without definitions, Flash Card Set, Complete Task Card and Recording Sheet Set Included in this product: 20 products including lessons, a review packet, test, word walls, flash cards, and task cards! A $60 VALUE FOR ONLY $45!! This bundle is priced to save you significantly over buying each product separately! See the links below for full details on each lesson/product included! 1) Types of Governments 2) The Articles of Confederation: Structure, Decisions, Ratification 3) The Northwest Territory & Land Ordinance of 1785 4) Shays' Rebellion 5) The Peanuts Gang Explain the Constitutional Convention 6) The Constitutional Convention 7) Virginia Plan, New Jersey Plan, and the Great Compromise 8) The Three-Fifths Compromise 9) Ratification of the Constitution 10) Articles of Confederation and Constitutional Convention Review Packet 11) Articles of Confederation and Constitutional Convention Unit Test/Exam 12) Articles of Confederation Word Wall 13) Articles of Confederation Word Wall without definitions 14) Articles of Confederation and Constitutional Convention Flash Cards 15) Articles of Confederation and Constitutional Convention Task Cards and Recording Sheet 16) Articles of Confederation Flash Cards - Black and White 17) Articles of Confederation Task Cards and Recording Sheet - Black and White 18) Articles of Confederation Word Wall - Black and White 19) Articles of Confederation Word Wall without definitions - Black and White 20) Articles of Confederation Snapshot Activity ★★ To view the $30 bundle that includes only lessons, review packet and exam (without word walls, flash cards, and task cards) CLICK HERE! © 2014 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.

Articles of Confederation UNIT BUNDLE 9 Lessons, Review Packet, Exam Included in this product: 11 products including a review packet and test A $40 VALUE FOR ONLY $30!! 25% OFF!! This bundle is priced to save you significantly over buying each product separately! See the links below for full details on each lesson/product included! 1) Types of Governments 2) The Articles of Confederation: Structure, Decisions, Ratification 3) The Northwest Territory & Land Ordinance of 1785 4) Shays' Rebellion 5) The Peanuts Gang Explain the Constitutional Convention 6) The Constitutional Convention 7) Virginia Plan, New Jersey Plan, and the Great Compromise 8) The Three-Fifths Compromise 9) Ratification of the Constitution 10) Articles of Confederation and Constitutional Convention Review Packet 11) Articles of Confederation and Constitutional Convention Unit Test/Exam ★★ Please note: This bundle does not contain my word wall cards, flash card set, or task card set. To view that bundle, CLICK HERE! © 2014 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.

Articles of Confederation Vocabulary Matching Activity and Recording Sheet Included in this product: • Title page • 40 sets of vocabulary matching cards (words/terms/important people; some do not have image matches) including color sets and black and white (you don't have to use all the cards in your activity!) • Recording Sheet for student responses (can make enough copies for your students to record as many sets as you'd like) This set of 40 (plus black and white) vocabulary matching cards outlines the important people, terms, and events outlining the time of the Articles of Confederation. Vocabulary Matching Cards include: • Articles of Confederation • Bicameral • Great Compromise • New Jersey Plan • James Madison • Legislative Branch • and more! These cards are great for stations, centers, as an independent study tool, SCOOT and other cooperative learning activities. ★ You can find all my Articles of Confederation lessons and activities HERE! Digital Papers by Ashley Hughes Borders by I Teach What's Your Superpower KG Fonts © 2017 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.

Articles of Confederation Snapshot Foldable Activity Included in this product: • Cover Page • Articles of Confederation Snapshot Foldable Task Sheet and Reminders for students • Foldable template • Articles of Confederation Snapshot Foldable Rubric • Directions for teacher (to give to your students) with images • The completed foldable images (to show you what the end result should be) Do your students LOVE the app Snapchat?? This popular foldable/project is a great way for them to create "snapshots" of the failures of the Articles of Confederation! Students will create a collection of snapshots from the study of the Articles of Confederation. The snapshot foldable booklet will include: • Title and illustration on the cover • Three “snapshots” that must include COLORED ILLUSTRATIONS exemplifying three failures of the Articles of Confederation • Students will write a paragraph (at least 5 sentences) next to/under each image explaining the image and details about the failure • Illustration on the back page of your booklet that exemplifies the Articles of Confederation This foldable project can be given as in an in-class assignment/assessment or a homework assignment. It is up to teacher's discretion. ★★Looking for my complete Articles of Confederation UNIT BUNDLE for middle grades?! CLICK HERE! Digital Papers by Ashley Hughes KG Fonts © 2016 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.

Articles of Confederation Task Cards and Recording Sheet for Student Responses Black and White Included in this product: • Title page • Full Set of 40 vocabulary words/terms/important people tasks cards in the form of a question • Answer Key Cards (you do not have to give these to students or you can after the activity) • Recording Sheet for student responses (can make enough copies for your students to answer as many questions as you'd like) This set of 40 task cards covers important people, terms, and events regarding the Articles of Confederation and the Constitutional Convention. These cards are great for stations, centers, as an independent study tool, SCOOT and other cooperative learning activities. ★ You can find all my Articles of Confederation and Constitutional Convention lessons and activities HERE! Digital Papers by Sonya DeHart KG Fonts © 2015 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.

Articles of Confederation Task Cards and Recording Sheet for Student Responses Buy the BUNDLE and SAVE!! •• This product is also included in the Articles of Confederation UNIT BUNDLE with BONUS card sets! •• Included in this product: • Title page • Full Set of 40 vocabulary words/terms/important people tasks cards in the form of a question • Answer Key Cards (you do not have to give these to students or you can after the activity) • Recording Sheet for student responses (can make enough copies for your students to answer as many questions as you'd like) This set of 40 task cards covers important people, terms, and events regarding the Articles of Confederation and the Constitutional Convention. These cards are great for stations, centers, as an independent study tool, SCOOT and other cooperative learning activities. ★★ Looking for the Articles of Confederation and Constitutional Convention Flash Cards? Find them HERE! ★ You can find all my Articles of Confederation/Constitutional Convention lessons and activities HERE! Digital Papers by Christi Fultz KG Fonts updated 012717 © 2014 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.

Articles of Confederation and Constitutional Convention FLASH CARDS - Black and White Included in this product: • Title page • Full Set of 40 vocabulary words/terms/important people flash cards with images and definitions ★ This flash card set is a great activity to use for review. ★ Print on brightly colored paper, laminate, back to back and have the students use them for review before a test/exam. ★ Find more Flash Card sets HERE! Digital Papers by Sonya DeHart KG Fonts © 2015 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.