Add another interesting element to your American Revolution Unit with this “The Patriot” Movie Viewing Guide and Worksheet! This movie can be used as an introduction or review for your American Revolution unit and the viewing guide is designed to help insure that students are paying attention and thinking about the information presented in the film. This lesson includes a pre-screening activity with basic questions about the American Revolution that will require students to conduct a little bit of research. The viewing guide is split into four sections to go along with the movie. Each of the four sections contains questions that are designed to make students think about the people and ideas at play in the film as well as to ensure that students are paying attention to the plot. There is also a post-screening activity sheet that asks specific questions about the content in the film and asks students to compare the movie to actual historical events. These worksheets are also included in Google Form format to be submitted digitally. How the Lesson Works: ★ The Pre-Screening Worksheet is designed to serve as an introduction or review of the American Revolution. ★ The Viewing Guide is split into four sections with short answer, true/false, and multiple choice questions from the movie. ★ The Post-Screening Worksheet is designed to be completed after students have viewed the movie in its entirety. Movie Synopsis: It is 1776 in colonial South Carolina. Benjamin Martin, a French-Indian war hero who is haunted by his past, now wants nothing more than to live peacefully on his small plantation, and wants no part of a war with the most powerful nation in the world, Great Britain. Meanwhile, his two eldest sons, Gabriel and Thomas, can’t wait to enlist in the newly formed “Continental Army.” When South Carolina decides to join the rebellion against England, Gabriel immediately signs up to fight…without his father’s permission. But when Colonel William Tavington, British dragoon, infamous for his brutal tactics, comes and burns the Martin Plantation to the ground, tragedy strikes. Benjamin quickly finds himself torn between protecting his family, and seeking revenge along with being a part of the birth of a new, young, and ambitious nation. Note: Please be aware of that there are instances of language, violent battle sequences, and gore in this film. Please screen the movie before showing it to your students. Required Materials: ★ The Patriot (2000) DVD or Streaming Capabilities

Add another interesting element to your World War II Unit with this “A League of Their Own” pre-screening guide, viewing guide, and research worksheet. This movie can be used as an introduction or supplemental activity for your World War II unit and the viewing guide is designed to help insure that students are paying attention and thinking about the information presented in the film. This lesson includes a pre-screening activity with basic questions about the time period that will require students to conduct a little bit of research to learn about life on the American home front during World War II. The viewing guide is split into four sections to go along with the movie. Each of the four sections contains questions that are designed to make students think about the people and ideas at play in the film as well as to ensure that students are paying attention to the plot. There is also a post-screening activity sheet that asks specific questions about the content in the film and asks students to compare the movie to actual historical events. How the Lesson Works: ★ The Pre-Screening Worksheet is designed to serve as an introduction or review of World War II. ★ The Viewing Guide is split into four sections with short answer, true/false, and multiple choice questions from the movie. ★ The Post-Screening Worksheet is designed to be completed after students have viewed the movie in its entirety. Included Documents ★ The Viewing Guide is split into four sections with short answer, true/false, and multiple choice questions from the movie. ★ Answer Keys for Worksheets Movie Synopsis: Tom Hanks, Geena Davis and Madonna star in this major-league comedy from the team that brought you Big. Hanks stars as Jimmy Dugan, a washed-up ballplayer whose big league days are over. Hired to coach in the All-American Girls Baseball League of 1943, while the male pros are at war, Dugan finds himself drawn back into the game by the heart and heroics of his all-girl team. Jon Lovitz adds a scene-stealing cameo as the sarcastic scout who recruits Dottie Hinson (Geena Davis), the baseball dolly with a Babe Ruth swing. Teammates Madonna, Lori Petty and Rosie O’Donnell round out the roster, taking the team to the World Series. Based on the true story of the pioneering women who blazed the trail, on the fields and off, for generations of athletes. Rating - PG Required Materials: ★ A League of Their Own (1992) DVD or Streaming Capabilities

Add another interesting element to your World War II Unit with this Midway pre-screening guide, viewing guide, and research worksheet. This movie can be used as an introduction or supplemental activity for your World War II unit and the viewing guide is designed to help insure that students are paying attention and thinking about the information presented in the film. This lesson includes a pre-screening activity with basic questions about the time period that will require students to conduct a little bit of research. The viewing guide is split into four sections to go along with the movie. Each of the four sections contains questions that are designed to make students think about the people and ideas at play in the film as well as to ensure that students are paying attention to the plot. There is also a post-screening activity sheet that asks specific questions about the content in the film and asks students to compare the movie to actual historical events. How the Lesson Works: ★ The Pre-Screening Worksheet is designed to serve as an introduction or review of World War II. ★ The Viewing Guide is split into four sections with short answer, true/false, and multiple choice questions from the movie. ★ The Post-Screening Worksheet is designed to be completed after students have viewed the movie in its entirety. Included Documents ★ A Parent Permission form to send home with students before viewing the film. ★ A document of editing notes that can be used to edit the film for content. (I use this to edit the film in iMovie to make it suitable for viewing with my school standards.) ★ The Viewing Guide is split into four sections with short answer, true/false, and multiple choice questions from the movie. Movie Synopsis: MIDWAY centers on the Battle of Midway, a clash between the American fleet and the Imperial Japanese Navy which marked a pivotal turning point in the Pacific Theater during WWII. The film, based on the real-life events of this heroic feat, tells the story of the leaders and soldiers who used their instincts, fortitude and bravery to overcome the odds. Required Materials: ★ Midway (2017) DVD or Streaming Capabilities

This movie can be used as a review for your Westward Expansion unit and the viewing guide is designed to help insure that students are paying attention and thinking about the information presented in the film. The viewing guide is split into four sections to go along with the movie. Each of the four sections contains questions that are designed to make students think about the people and ideas at play in the film as well as to ensure that students are paying attention to the plot. I show this movie after showing select episodes of “Ken Burns: The West” with History Through Film and US History Classes. Included Documents ★ A Parent Permission form to send home with students before viewing the film. ★ The Viewing Guide is split into four sections with short answer, true/false, and multiple choice questions from the movie. Movie Synopsis: In the 1880s, after the U. S. Army’s defeat at the Battle of the Little Bighorn, the government continues to push Sioux Indians off their land. In Washington, D.C., Senator Henry Dawes (Aidan Quinn) introduces legislation to protect Native Americans rights. In South Dakota, schoolteacher Elaine Goodale (Anna Paquin) joins Sioux native and Western-educated Dr. Charles Eastman in working with tribe members. Meanwhile, Lakota Chief Sitting Bull refuses to give into mounting government pressures. Note: Please be aware of that there are instances of language and violent battle sequences in this film. Please screen the movie before showing it to your students. Required Materials: ★ Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee (2007) DVD or Streaming Capabilities

Looking for a fun way to get your students talking, moving, and collaborating? Look no further! This Station Activity will get your students moving while introducing them to the content that will learn throughout the unit. How the Lesson Works: ★ This lesson is made up of six stations that will allow your students to discuss the following topics: Station 1 - Basics of the Industrial Revolution (Reading Comprehension) Station 2 - Fill in the Blanks (Reviewing Basic Concepts) Station 3 - Important People (Important Figures from the Industrial Revolution) Station 4 - New Ideas (Inventions of the Industrial Revolution) Station 5 - Now & Then (Video Clip w/Compare and Contrast Activity) Station 6 - Vocabulary (Vocabulary Review) ★ This activity can be completed by individual students or by teams of students with one answer sheet. ★ The stations are designed to be completed in ten minutes. The entire lesson will take sixty minutes to complete. ★ Many of the stations involve writing opinions rather than facts, so there is not always necessarily a correct or incorrect answer. I’ve included a sample answer sheet to give you an idea of how students can respond to these prompts. ★ This purchase includes the six station cards, supplemental files for three of the stations, a student answer sheet, a sample completed answer sheet, a Notes for Teachers document explaining each station with tips and tricks. ★ All files come in a PDF format. Required Materials: ★ Two of the stations require devices for watching videos on YouTube and listening to a song saved on Google Drive. Any device with an internet connection will work.

Looking for a fun way to get your students talking, moving, and collaborating? Look no further! This Station Activity will get your students moving while introducing them to the content that will learn throughout the unit. And the best part…there is no prep work for you! Just print out the lesson and you’re ready to have fun and conduct an engaging lesson with your students. How the Lesson Works: ★ This lesson is made up of six stations that will allow your students to discuss the following topics: Station 1 - Basics of the Enlightenment (Article w/Questions) Station 2 - Two Truths and a Lie (Vocabulary Review) Station 3 - Influential Ideas (Reviewing five of the main ideas from the time and explaining how they relate to the modern world) Station 4 - Who, What, When, and Where? (Timeline Creation w/Research) Station 5 - Monarchs of the Enlightenment (Watching a video about Enlightened Despotism and responding to a writing prompt) Station 6 - Oh Snap! (Important Figures from the Enlightenment) ★ This activity can be completed by individual students or by teams of students with one answer sheet. ★ The stations are designed to be completed in ten minutes. The entire lesson will take sixty minutes to complete. ★ Many of the stations involve writing opinions rather than facts, so there is not always necessarily a correct or incorrect answer. I’ve included a sample answer sheet to give you an idea of how students can respond to these prompts. ★ This purchase includes the six station cards, supplemental files for three of the stations, a student answer sheet, and a Notes for Teachers document. ★ All files come in a PDF format. Required Materials: ★ One of the stations requires a device for watching videos on YouTube. Any device with an internet connection will work.

Looking for a fun way to get your students talking, moving, and collaborating? Look no further! This Station Activity will get your students moving while introducing them to the content that will learn throughout the unit. And the best part…there is no prep work for you! Just print out the lesson and you’re ready to have fun and conduct an engaging lesson with your students. How the Lesson Works: ★ This lesson is made up of six stations that will allow your students to discuss the following topics: Station 1 - Technological Advances in World War I Station 2 - Important Events Station 3 - Researching World War I Station 4 - American Entry into World War I Station 5 - Life in the Trenches Station 6 - Sketch It ★ This activity can be completed by individual students or by teams of students with one answer sheet. ★ The stations are designed to be completed in ten minutes. The entire lesson will take sixty minutes to complete. ★ Many of the stations involve writing opinions rather than facts, so there is not always necessarily a correct or incorrect answer. I’ve included a sample answer sheet to give you an idea of how students can respond to these prompts. ★ This purchase includes the six station cards, supplemental files for four of the stations, a student answer sheet, and a sample answer key for teachers. ★ All files come in a PDF format. Required Materials: ★ One of the stations requires a device for watching videos on YouTube. Any device with an internet connection will work.

Looking for a fun way to get your students talking, moving, and collaborating? Look no further! This Station Activity will get your students moving while introducing them to the content that will learn throughout the unit. And the best part…there is no prep work for you! Just print out the lesson and you’re ready to have fun and conduct an engaging lesson with your students. How the Lesson Works: ★ This lesson is made up of six stations that will allow your students to discuss the following topics: Station 1 - The United States’ Expansion Station 2 - Tell Me About… (Important People) Station 3 - Can You Imagine Life Without… (Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments.) Station 4 - France’s Failed Emperor (Video w/Review Questions) Station 5 - What’s the Difference? (Suffragette Movements in Great Britain and America) Station 6 - Oh Snap! (Important Events from the Era) ★ This activity can be completed by individual students or by teams of students with one answer sheet. ★ The stations are designed to be completed in ten minutes. The entire lesson will take sixty minutes to complete. ★ Many of the stations involve writing opinions rather than facts, so there is not always necessarily a correct or incorrect answer. I’ve included a sample answer sheet to give you an idea of how students can respond to these prompts. ★ This purchase includes the six station cards, supplemental files for four of the stations, a student answer sheet, and a sample answer key for teachers. ★ All files come in a PDF format. Required Materials: ★ One of the stations requires a device for watching videos on YouTube. Any device with an internet connection will work.

Looking for a fun way to get your students talking, moving, and collaborating? Look no further! This Station Activity will get your students moving while helping them learn about the First Thanksgiving Feast, the Mayflower Compact, and the Plymouth Colony. How the Lesson Works: ★ This lesson is made up of six stations that will allow your students to discuss the following topics: Station 1 - What’s the Difference? (Reading Primary Document and Comparing/Contrasting to Modern Holiday Traditions) Station 2 - To My Family… (Reading Comprehension and Responding to Journal Entry Prompt) Station 3 - Tell Us About (Conducting Research and Creating Short Biography) Station 4 - The Plymouth Colony (Reading Comprehension) Station 5 - Sketch It (Select an Event and Draw the Scene) Station 6 - Brain Break (Word Search with Hidden Question) ★ This activity can be completed by individual students or by teams of students with one answer sheet. ★ The stations are designed to be completed in ten minutes. The entire lesson will take sixty minutes to complete. ★ Many of the stations involve writing opinions rather than facts, so there is not always necessarily a correct or incorrect answer. I’ve included a sample answer sheet to give you an idea of how students can respond to these prompts. ★ This purchase includes the six station cards, supplemental files for three of the stations, a student answer sheet, and a sample completed answer sheet. ★ All files come in a PDF format.

Looking for a fun way to get your students talking, moving, and collaborating? Look no further! This Station Activity will get your students moving while introducing them to the content that will learn throughout the unit. How the Lesson Works: ★ This lesson is made up of six stations that will allow your students to discuss the following topics: Station 1 - Basics of the Roman Empire (Article and Questions) Station 2 - The Fall of the Roman Empire (Timeline Activity) Station 3 - Important People from the Roman World (Mini-Biography Activity) Station 4 - The Eagle and the Roman Army (Article and Creative Activity) Station 5 - A Day in the Life (Social Groups in the Roman Empire) Station 6 - Vocabulary Review ★ This activity can be completed by individual students or by teams of students with one answer sheet. ★ The stations are designed to be completed in ten minutes. The entire lesson will take sixty minutes to complete. ★ Many of the stations involve writing opinions rather than facts, so there is not always necessarily a correct or incorrect answer. ★ This purchase includes the six station cards, supplemental files for three of the stations, a student answer sheet, and a Notes for Teachers document explaining each station with tips and tricks. ★ All files come in a PDF format. Required Materials: ★ One of the stations requires a device for watching a video on YouTube. Any device with an internet connection will work.