Alexander Hamilton's Financial Plan Hamiltonian System FOR GOOGLE DRIVE Aim: How did Alexander Hamilton's Financial Plan attempt to fix the economic problems of the new nation? Digital, 1:1, interactive Social Studies learning! Included in this product: • Title page • Do Now student-centered situational question • Short close-reading Alexander Hamilton reading with critical thinking question • Hamilton's Financial Plan reading passage with vocabulary and corresponding scaffolding questions {questions can be answered individually or collaboratively} • 3 steps of Hamilton's Financial Plan graphic organizer • Application/Closing/Higher Order Thinking Question • Answer Key for Teachers Students will analyze Hamilton's Financial Plan to determine his plan for fixing the economic problems of the new nation Adheres to Social Studies Common Core Standards - research, application, literacy, vocabulary, creating arguments with evidence Differentiation: cooperative {students may work in pairs/groups according to teacher's discretion for activities}; questions are scaffolded; students argue their opinions and make predictions using relevant examples and details from the lesson and their knowledge of social studies ★★ Looking for the printable, pen and paper version of this resource? Find it here! Alexander Hamilton's Financial Plan ASSL Clipart by Educlips Digital Paper by Ashley Hughes KG Fonts © 2012 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.

Whiskey Rebellion, Northwest Treaty, Pinckney Treaty Washington's Challenges: Northwest Territory, Battle of Fallen Timbers, Whiskey Rebellion, French Revolution, Jay and Pinckney's Treaties FOR GOOGLE DRIVE Aim: How did President Washington deal with the challenges faced during his administration? Digital, 1:1, interactive Social Studies learning! Included in this product: • Title page • Do Now student-centered situational question: Analyze a quote by General Patton and answer the questions that follow • President Washington's Challenges {document-based learning activity} Graphic Organizer • Document #1: Securing the Northwest Territory • Document #2: Battle of Fallen Timbers • Document #3: The Whiskey Rebellion {with scaffolding questions} • Document #4: The French Revolution • Document #5: Jay and Pinckney's Treaties • Application/Closing/Higher Order Thinking Question • Answer Key for Teachers Students will analyze close-reading documents describing challenges faced by Washington during his presidency and complete the corresponding graphic organizer. Adheres to Social Studies Common Core Standards - research, application, literacy, vocabulary, creating arguments with evidence Differentiation: cooperative {students may work in pairs/groups according to teacher's discretion for activities}; questions are scaffolded; students argue their opinions and make predictions using relevant examples and details from the lesson and their knowledge of social studies ★★ Looking for the pen and paper, hard-copy version of this resource? Find it here! President Washington's Challenges ASSL Clipart by Educlips Digital Paper 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.

George Washington's Precedents FOR GOOGLE DRIVE Aim: How did President Washington set an example for other presidents to follow? Digital, 1:1, interactive Social Studies learning! Included in this product: • Title page • Do Now student-centered situation question: When you first started school, how did you learn the rules of your classroom? How did you discover what was important and how things work in the school? Explain. • Making Inferences/Interpreting Information about George Washington reading passage with scaffolding questions • Definition of a "precedent" reading and student answer • Washington's precedents, Cabinet, and Supreme Court graphic organizers {can be done independently or cooperatively} • Application/Closing/Higher Order Thinking Question • Answer Key for Teachers Students will analyze documents to interpret and explain Washington's precedents he set as president including a cabinet and a two-term presidency Adheres to Social Studies Common Core Standards - research, application, literacy, vocabulary Differentiation: cooperative {students may work in pairs/groups according to teacher's discretion for activities}; questions are scaffolded; students argue their opinions using relevant examples and details from the lesson and their knowledge of social studies ★★ Looking for the printable, pen and paper version of this resource? Find it here! George Washington's Precedents ASSL Clipart by Educlips KG Fonts Digital Paper by Ashley Hughes © 2012 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.

Early Political Parties Federalists vs. Democratic-Republicans FOR GOOGLE DRIVE Aim: Why and how did political parties form? Digital, 1:1, interactive Social Studies learning! Included in this product: • Title page • Do Now student-centered situational question: Explain your opinion of the statement, "My friends and I have a lot in common!" • President Washington Retires primary source document with scaffolding analysis question • Political Parties Begin reading passage with scaffolding question • Parties Begin graphic organizer based on reading passage: Federalists vs. Democratic-Republicans • Application/Closing/Higher Order Thinking Question • Answer Key for Teachers Students will analyze Washington's warning against political parties; analyze the differences in ideals between the Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans in terms of view on government, interpretation of the Constitution, economy, etc. Adheres to Social Studies Common Core Standards - research, application, literacy, vocabulary, creating arguments with evidence Differentiation: cooperative {students may work in pairs/groups according to teacher's discretion for activities}; questions are scaffolded; students argue their opinions and make predictions using relevant examples and details from the lesson and their knowledge of social studies ★★ Looking for the printable, pen and paper version of this resource? Find it here! Early Political Parties ASSL Digital Paper by Ashley Hughes KG Fonts © 2012 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.

Industrial Revolution - Lesson: The Industrial Revolution Begins in the United States Aim: Are all revolutions violent? FOR GOOGLE CLASSROOM Included in this resource: • Cover Page • Student-centered situational Do Now questions • Brainstorming of the definition of "revolutions." • Definitions of Revolution and the Industrial Revolution explained • Life Before the Industrial Revolution analysis of image and corresponding graphic organizer (students brainstorm responses individually and then collaboratively as a whole-group) • The Factory System reading passage with corresponding space for student explanations • Life During the Industrial Revolution analysis of image and corresponding graphic organizer (students brainstorm responses individually and then collaboratively as a whole-group) • Application/Closing/Higher Order Thinking Question • Answer Key for Teachers Students will analyze the close-reading passage and images to understand the changes that occurred during the Industrial Revolution. Students will complete the graphic organizers based on the reading and images. Adheres to Social Studies Common Core Standards - research, application, literacy, vocabulary, creating arguments with evidence Differentiation: cooperative {students may work in pairs/groups according to teacher's discretion for graphic organizers}; students argue their opinions and make predictions using relevant examples and details from the lesson and their knowledge of social studies. ★★ Looking for the pen and paper, hard-copy version of this resource? Find it here! Industrial Revolution Begins in America ASSL •• Digital, 1:1, interactive Social Studies learning! Digital Papers by Ashley Hughes KG Fonts © 2012 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.

George Washington's Foreign Policy FOR GOOGLE DRIVE Aim: How do we avoid getting involved in the wrong situation? Digital, 1:1, interactive Social Studies learning! Included in this product: • Title page • Do Now student-centered situation question: If parents argue, should children get involved? Should they take sides? Why or why not? Which two countries would you consider the early "parents" of the United States? Why? • The Question of Foreign Involvement reading passage • What Foreign Policy Should the United States Adolpt? Graphic Organizer based on reading passage {students decide which foreign policy the United States should take and argue their opinion using evidence from the reading} • Washington's Neutrality Proclamation primary source document with defined vocabulary {students will read the primary source document and answer scaffolding questions - can be completed individually or cooperatively} • Application/Closing/Higher Order Thinking Question • Answer Key for Teachers Students will analyze documents to interpret and explain Washington's foreign policy choice for the nation Adheres to Social Studies Common Core Standards - research, application, literacy, vocabulary, creating arguments with evidence Differentiation: cooperative {students may work in pairs/groups according to teacher's discretion for activities}; questions are scaffolded; students argue their opinions using relevant examples and details from the lesson and their knowledge of social studies ★★ Looking for the printable, pen and paper version of this resource? Find it here! Washington's Foreign Policy ASSL Clipart by Educlips Digital Papers by Ashley Hughes KG Fonts © 2012 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.

Native Americans - Five Characteristics of a Civilization FOR GOOGLE CLASSROOM Aim: Why did civilizations develop? Included in this resource: • Title page • Do Now/Motivation student-centered question • Characteristics of a Civilization Station Activity • Documents for Station Activity • Five Characteristics Graphic Organizer • Application/Closing/Higher Order Thinking Questions • Answer Key for Teachers Students will research and analyze documents to determine the five characteristics of a civilization in a cooperative setting; whole-group discussion on the five characteristics Adheres to Social Studies Common Core Standards - research, application, literacy, vocabulary; writing/discussion based on argument Differentiation: graphic organizer; cooperative (students work in teams for station activity; grouping based on teacher's discretion) ★★ NOTE: This can be a one or two day lesson depending on the length of time students need for their work at the stations ! ★★ Looking for the pen and paper, hard-copy version of this resource? Find it here! Characteristics of a Civilization ASSL •• Digital, 1:1, interactive Social Studies learning! © 2012 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.

Native Americans Thematic Essay Writing Aim: How do I write a successful thematic essay? FOR GOOGLE CLASSROOM Included in this resource: • Thematic Essay packet for students: Thematic Essay task question, How to write a thematic essay guideline, Outline for student use • Thematic Essay Writing Powerpoint presentation for whole-group discussion ★★ Note: This is usually a two to three day lesson culminating in the students writing the essay in class. However, utilize these materials anyway you'd like ! If you have any questions regarding how to execute these materials, please do not hesitate to ask ! :) ★★ Looking for the pen and paper, hard-copy version of this resource? Find it here! Native Americans Thematic Essay ASSL •• Digital, 1:1, interactive Social Studies learning! Digital Papers for Student Outline by MsFultzCorner Digital Papers for Powerpoint Presentation by Emily Wean KG Fonts © 2012 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.

George Washington and John Adams Presidencies - Problems Facing the New Nation FOR GOOGLE DRIVE Aim: What problems faced the nation after the Constitution was ratified? Digital, 1:1, interactive Social Studies learning! Included in this product: • Title page • Do Now student-centered situation question: What difficulties did you face when starting the new school year? Explain the changes you had to make. Have you had to work with new people you've met in school? Explain how. • Cooperative Learning/Group Activity: Economic Problems Facing the Nation {students brainstorm 3 economic problems that they think could face the new nation and provide an explanation} • Factual Economic Problems Facing the Nation Graphic Organizer • Cooperative Learning/Group Activity: Political Problems Facing the Nation {students brainstorm 3 political problems that they think could face the new nation and provide an explanation} • Application/Closing/Higher Order Thinking Question • Answer Key for Teachers Students will think critically to brainstorm possible problems that could be affecting the new nation & discuss the factual economic and political problems that the new nation encountered Adheres to Social Studies Common Core Standards - research, application, literacy, vocabulary Differentiation: cooperative {students may work in pairs/groups according to teacher's discretion for activities}; questions are scaffolded; students argue their opinions using relevant examples and details from the lesson and their knowledge of social studies ★★ Looking for the printable, pen and paper version of this resource? Find it here! Problems Facing the New Nation ASSL USA clipart by Educlips KG Fonts Updated 112217 © 2012 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 the combination of World War I and the 1918 flu pandemic have such a devastating impact on the world? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the costs of World War I. Students will analyze primary and secondary source documents. They’ll then answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - “Some Job” 1919 primary source political cartoon analysis with scaffolding questions Costs of World War I document analysis with scaffolding questions Costs of War poster activity objective, directions for students, rubric Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the combined effects of World War I and the 1918 flu pandemic change peoples lives and shape the future of the world? 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 the Russian Revolution create tension between America and Russia, and how did it shape their relationship in the years that followed? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the Russian Revolution. Students will analyze primary and secondary source documents. They’ll then answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - “The Czar” primary source political cartoon analysis with scaffolding questions The Russian Revolution document analysis with scaffolding questions America on the Russian Revolution POV with scaffolding questions Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the Russian Revolution impact America’s role in World War I and its approach to global politics afterward? 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 trench warfare lead to a stalemate on the Western Front during World War I, and how did new technology eventually help break the deadlock? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of trench warfare and the lives of soldiers on the Western Front. Students will analyze primary and secondary source documents. They’ll then answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - German soldiers fighting from a trench primary source photo analysis with scaffolding questions Trench Warfare and the Western Front document analysis with scaffolding questions Private Frederick Dickinson primary source letter excerpt analysis with scaffolding questions Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: Why did trench warfare have such a significant impact on the lives of soldiers during World War I, and how did it change the ways wars were fought in the future? 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.

How did President Wilson’s efforts to keep the United States neutral during World War I shape his re-election campaign and eventual involvement in the war? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the neutral stance of American before and during World War I. Students will analyze primary and secondary source documents. They’ll then answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - “Bringing it Home” 1916 primary source political cartoon analysis with scaffolding questions American Neutrality document analysis with scaffolding questions Woodrow Wilson “Message on Neutrality” primary source analysis with scaffolding questions Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did President Wilson’s decision to maintain American neutrality during the early years of WWI impact the United States’ involvement in the war and its relationship with other countries? 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.

How did the first Battle of the Marne change the course of World War I and impact the strategies used by both sides for the rest of the war? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the first Battle of the Marne during World War I. Students will analyze primary and secondary source documents. They’ll then answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - Joseph Joffre primary source quote analysis with scaffolding questions First Battle of the Marne document analysis with scaffolding questions Battle of the Marne map analysis with scaffolding questions Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: Why was the First Battle of the Marne a turning point in WWI, and how did it affect the outcome of the early phase of the war? 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 was Jose Marti’s vision for Cuban independence both achieved and challenged after the Spanish-American War? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the rebellion in Cuba before the Spanish American War during the imperialism era. Students will analyze primary and secondary source documents. They’ll then answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - Jose Marti primary source quote analysis with scaffolding questions Rebellion in Cuba reading passage with scaffolding questions Jose Marti on the Rebellion in Cuba POV with scaffolding questions Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did U.S. involvement in the Spanish-American War impact Cuba’s path to true independence? 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 were the reforms of the Progressive Era important for improving the fairness and effectiveness of the U.S. government? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the rise of the political reforms that took place during the Progressive Era in the United States. Students will analyze primary and secondary source documents. They’ll then answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - 17th amendment Progressive Era political cartoon analysis Political Reforms during the Progressive Era reading passages with graphic organizer scaffolding questions 16th amendment primary source analysis 17th amendment primary source analysis Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the political reforms of the Progressive Era change the way the U.S. government operated and its relationship with its citizens? Answer key for teachers ★ 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 education reformers during the Progressive Era believe it was important to implement compulsory education laws and how did these laws help address the issue of child labor? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the rise of the education reforms that took place during the Progressive Era in the United States. Students will analyze primary and secondary source documents. They’ll then answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - Child labor primary source photo analysis Education Reforms during the Progressive Era reading passages with graphic organizer scaffolding questions Education Reforms Poster Activity with rubric Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the education reforms of the Progressive Era, including the contribution of John Dewey, settlement houses, and compulsory education laws impact the lives of children and the development of the American education system? Answer key for teachers ★ 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.

How did the reforms during the Progressive Era address the social, political, and economic challenges of the time, and what impact did these reforms have on American society? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the rise of the political, economic and social reforms that took place during the Progressive Era in the United States. Students will analyze primary and secondary source documents. They’ll then answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - Progressive Era political cartoon analysis Reforms and Projects during the Progressive Era reading passages with graphic organizer scaffolding questions Political Reforms Education Reforms Anti-Alcohol Reforms Labor Reforms Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: Why were the reforms of the Progressive Era significant in shaping modern American society, and how did they address the key issues of political corruption, education, alcohol consumption, and labor conditions? Answer key for teachers ★ 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.

How did the arrival of new immigrants from Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Asia, and Mexico in the 1880s influence American society and culture? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of new immigrants in the late 1800s. 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 - Primary source photo analysis “New Immigrants” reading passage with scaffolding graphic organizer questions New Immigrant POV with scaffolding questions Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: What are the key contributions and challenges faced by immigrants from Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Asia, and Mexico in the 1880s, and how did these factors shape the development of American society? 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.

How did the Ghost Dance movement reflect the hope and resilience of Native American communities in the face of adversity? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the Ghost Dance movement and the massacre at Wounded Knee. 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 - Primary source photograph analysis with questions The Massacre at Wounded Knee reading passage with scaffolding graphic organizer questions Sarah Winnemucca POV with scaffolding questions Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: What effect do you think the massacre at Wounded Knee would have on relations between Plains Indians and the United States in the future? 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.