How did the Radical Republicans seek to ensure civil rights for African Americans during Reconstruction? This lesson and activity examines Congressional radical Republicans reconstruction plans. Students will examine documents and provisions of radical Republican plans and draw conclusions based on their analysis. Included in this resource: Do Now primary source analysis questions - Charles Sumner on Reconstruction in the South, 1866 Who were the Radical Republicans? reading passage with questions Remembering Dred Scott v. Sandford short reading passage critical thinking prediction question Congressional Reconstruction Legislation and Amendments Activity - Students will examine reconstruction plan documents and complete a graphic organizer with conclusions based off the guided questions (documents are tiered for different learning/reading levels) Wade Davis Bill 1864 Freedmen’s Bureau Acts 1865-1866 13th Amendment 1865 Civil Rights Act 1866 Reconstruction Acts 1867 14th Amendment 1868 Enforcement Act 1870 15th Amendment 1870 Civil Rights Act 1875 What is the historical context for this legislation? What events or social changes prompted its creation? What were the goals or intended effects of the legislation? What were the key provisions or requirements of this legislation? How effective was this legislation in achieving its goals? What were the historical consequences or impact of the legislation? Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Question - How did Radical Reconstruction differ from earlier attempts to rebuild and reunite the country after the Civil War? ★ Please Note: I execute this lesson with my 8th grade honors students and my 11th grade gen-ed students. Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2023 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 philanthropy of the robber barons during the Gilded Age impact the development of public institutions in America? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the robber barons and philanthropists of the Gilded Age. 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 - Robber Barons quote primary source analysis Robber Barons, Philanthropists and the Sherman Antitrust Act reading passage with scaffolding questions “The Gospel of Wealth” analysis with questions Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the actions of the robber barons during the Gilded Age lead to the creation of the Sherman Antitrust Act? 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 industries during the Gilded Age and early 20th century choose to employ children and women, and how did this affect the movement for labor reforms? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of laborers, women, and children during the Technological Revolution and the Gilded Age. 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 “Life in Factories” reading passage with scaffolding graphic organizer questions Child Labor photo analysis with scaffolding questions Child Laborer POV with scaffolding questions Women Laborer POV with scaffolding questions Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the working conditions during the Second Industrial Revolution influence the health and social lives of workers, and why did this lead to labor reforms? 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.

This activity explores and examines the background and impact of Alfred Nobel, the inventor of dynamite. Students will analyze Nobel’s life and point of view and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. Included in this resource: Alfred Nobel POV with scaffolding questions 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 Statue of Liberty come to symbolize hope and freedom for immigrants arriving in America? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of Ellis Island, Angel Island, and the Statue of Liberty. 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 “Coming to America” reading passage with scaffolding graphic organizer questions “New Colossus” primary source document with scaffolding questions Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the experiences at Ellis Island and Angel Island shape the lives of immigrants and influence 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 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.

Why was Ellis Island important in American history? This activity examines the background and impact of the experiences of immigrants through Ellis Island. Students will role play the experiences of both immigrants and inspectors during this activity. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - Critical thinking question to introduce activity Student activity directions Role Cards Station instruction cards Station Cards Included Medical Inspection Legal Inspection Baggage Check Final Approval/Denial Medical Inspection Form Legal Inspection Form Approved and Denial Stamps Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did participating in the Ellis Island simulation change your understanding of what immigrants experienced when they arrived in America, and why do you think it’s important to learn about this part of history? Activity instructions for teachers Rubric 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 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.

How did the Roosevelt Corollary change the role of the United States in Latin America, and why did President Roosevelt believe this change was necessary? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine. 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 - “Hands Off!” 1904 primary source political cartoon analysis with scaffolding questions The Roosevelt Corollary reading passage with scaffolding questions Analyzing the Roosevelt Corollary primary source text excerpt with scaffolding questions Theodore Roosevelt on the Roosevelt Corollary POV with scaffolding questions James Monroe on the Roosevelt Corollary POV with scaffolding questions Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the Roosevelt Corollary impact the relationship between the United States and Latin American countries, and why did it lead to tension in the region? 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 - The Constitutional Convention Aim: How did the Founding Fathers fix their mistakes? Buy the BUNDLE and SAVE!! •• This product is also included in the Articles of Confederation UNIT BUNDLE! •• Included in this product: • Title page • Do Now/Motivation/Critical Thinking opening question • Problems with the Articles of Confederation Graphic Organizer • The Constitutional Convention reading passage with scaffolding questions • Application/Closing/Higher-Order thinking activity: Become a Delegate ! Students will research and analyze the concepts and ideas discussed at the Constitutional Convention; Annapolis Convention; problems with the Articles of Confederation; three big issues: power of the central government, representation in the legislative branch, and slavery Differentiation: graphic organizer, research, cooperative (may work with a partner according to teacher's discretion for questions) Digital Paper by Christi Fultz Rainbow tag 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 - Judicial Branch Supreme Court and Judicial Branch FOR GOOGLE DRIVE Digital, 1:1, interactive Social Studies learning! Aim: What are the roles and responsibilities of the highest court of the Judicial Branch? Included in this product: • Title page • Do Now: Student-centered critical thinking question - Have you ever had someone settle an argument for you? What did they do or say to settle the argument? • The Supreme Court graphic organizer including the outlining of the role of the Supreme Court and the requirements of a person to be nominated to be a Supreme Court Justice • Understanding Judicial Review: Marbury v. Madison reading passage • Judicial Review simulation/explanation activity • Who’s who on the current Supreme Court bench? - Identifying today’s Supreme Court justices ★ NOTE: When identifying the current Supreme Court justices, I have my students research their names and nominations via internet research. The website I typically have them use is:The Supreme Court {they sometimes work with a partner} • Application/Closing/Higher Order thinking question • Answer Key for Teachers ★ NOTE: This is usually a two-day lesson with my students. ★★ Looking for the printable, pen and paper version of this resource? Find it here! The Judicial Branch ASSL Students will research and understand the role and responsibilities of the Judicial Branch’s Supreme Court, the structure of the Supreme Court, judicial review 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 participate in application scenarios Patriotic Papers provided by Ashley Hughes Rainbow Tags by Ashley Hughes USA clipart by Educlips 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.

Spanish Exploration during the Age of Exploration Aim: What were the motivations of Spanish exploration? Were these goals successful? FOR GOOGLE CLASSROOM Included in this resource: • Title page • Spanish Exploration Lesson Plan • Spanish Exploration colorful leveled documents with scaffolding questions; includes primary source documents • Application/Closing/Higher Order thinking question Students will research the goals of Spanish exploration: where the Spanish conquistadors went; God, Gold, & Glory motivations; three specific Spanish explorers: Columbus, Cortes, Pizarro; treatment of Native Americans; impact of Spanish exploration Adheres to Social Studies Common Core Standards - research, application, literacy, vocabulary Differentiation: scaffolded questions based on documents, cooperative (may work in collaborative groups according to teacher's discretion; document pass only works in 5 groups) ★★ Looking for the pen and paper, hard-copy version of this resource? Find it here! Spanish Exploration ASSL •• Digital, 1:1, interactive Social Studies learning! Digital Paper by Lovin Lit and Ashley Hughes KG Fonts Spanish Flag clip art by Kerri Webb © 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Thirteen Colonies Supplemental Essay Assessment for Students FOR GOOGLE CLASSROOM This essay assessment can be used at the end of A Social Studies Life's Thirteen Colonies unit. ★★ Looking for the printable, pen and paper version of this resource? Find it here! Thirteen Colonies Essay Assessment ASSL © 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.