This packet contains 12 pages of lessons and worksheets on immigration. Here is what is in the packet: 1. Worksheet on Ellis Island with short reading and questions. 2. Ellis Island questions before entry worksheet. 3. Worksheet that looks at the difference between the words: Emigrate,Immigrate and Migrate 4. Activity called Hall of Fame for Immigrants with rubric and template for project. 5. Famous American Immigrants: Albert Einstein short read with questions 6. Famous American Immigrants: Hakeem Olajuwan short read with questions 7. Famous American Immigrants: Arnold Schwarzenegger short read with questions 8. Famous American Immigrants: Michael J. Fox short read with questions 9. Famous American Immigrants: Gloria Estefan short read with questions

This American Civil War webquest assignment uses a website that was created to take students through the causes of the civil war, the advantages that both the North and the South had, and the technological advancement that the war had like the iron clad ships, the telegraph, railroads and more. The packet comes with 3 worksheets to help guide the students. There is even a short video on the webquest that the students will enjoy. This assignment will take about 60 minutes for students to complete. There is also an answer key that is included

This is a mock trial activity that looks at: Who owns the Moon? This activity is based on a true story of a man that claims to own the moon and has made millions of dollars off of selling property on the moon. There are 13 pages or resources to help guide students through the mock trial.

The Bill of Rights bundle is loaded with activities and resources. Here is what is in the Bundle. Bill of Rights writing activities based on different amendments (A total of 6 writing Lessons). These are short stories where the students will argue whether or not a students right was violated based on the Bill of Rights. Two sets of resources on the Bill of Rights. (Lots of Worksheets) Bill of Rights trivia review game. Bill of Right Power Point Project with Rubric. Bill of rights Tableau/Acting skit activity. Some of these resources are sold individually, but this is a much better deal with the bundle.

Amistad Slave Revolt and Trial with John Quincy Adams The Amistad Slave revolt and trial are covered in several different resources and activities. Here is what is in the packet: The Amistad Trial one page read with questions. Amistad Political Cartoon Amistad Comic activity Analyzing a political cartoon at the time of the Amistad resource activity Primay Source Activity on the Amistad with questions

Students will debate the Shays Rebellion based on the following question: Were Shays and his men rebels or freedom fighters! In the packet students will analyze 3 primary sources from different perspectives and then split off into groups to prepare for their debate. There is a two page guide to help them prepare for the debate with a few probing questions as well. This product comes in both PDF and Microsoft Word so that it can be easily edited to meet your needs

This packet will guide students through a fun and engaging mock trial. This packet sets up an issue that deals with a babysitting contract that may have been violated and guides the students through a mock trial

This packet analyzes the Shays Rebellion through 3 primary sources where students will make judgments on the writings. Students will then determine whether or not Shays and his men were rebels or freedom fighters in an essay. Here is what is in the packet: 3 primary source documents on Shays Rebellion from different perspectives. A how to write your essay guide. A helpful writing tips guide for struggling writers. Essay writing doc with the essential question. This packet is in a Word doc that is editable as well as a PDF file.

Students will attempt to solve the mystery as to whether or not Mary Surratt was involved in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Essential Question: Did Mary Surratt conspire with John Wilkes booth and other Confederate sympathizers to kill Abraham Lincoln? Here is what is in the packet: Lesson plan There are 9 different clues to include pictures, videos and primary source readings. Detective log with probing questions and a spot to write final judgement as to whether or not Mary Surratt was guilty. The packet is in Microsoft word so you can edit it as well as PDF.

This is a fun game to help teach students how to be safe online. There are several questions that go through different online scenarios dealing with online friends, cyberbullying, pop ups and scams, strong passwords, and other online safety tips. Have fun playing a game while teaching online safety!

This lesson looks at The Creation of Adam by Michelangelo and the influences that may have influenced his painting. The reading pays special attention to a new theory that God is painted with the backdrop of a atomically correct human brain. It also mentions other influential theories and ideas within the painting as well. Here is what is in the resource: A one page read on the history of The Creation of Adam painting and the theories that influenced its design. A worksheet that looks at the influences of Michelangelo with several questions and pictures. I have made a copy in color as well as black and white for the packet. The resource is in a PDF as well as a Word Doc if you need to edit it.

Students will use the design process Journal and App Lab to create an App that helps someone in society. The design process Journal is in PowerPoint that will help guide the students through the design process, developing ideas and creating an app. There is also links to Introduction to App Lab so students can learn the program and App Lab where the students will create their app. App Lab is a simple program where students can design and create apps. There is also links to a few help videos as well. Objective: Students will create an App that solves a problem in society using the Design Process Journal and App Lab to design, build and record the results of the App they created.

This activity looks at the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks by looking at president Bushes address to the nation and comparing it to the FDR’s speech when Pearl Harbor was attacked. The pack includes the following: Teacher guide/Lesson Plan Links to short videos of the events of Sept 11, and Pearl Harbor to build background knowledge. Primary source speech: President Bushes address to the nation Sept 11, 2001 with follow up questions. Primary source speech: FDRs Day of Infamy speech with follow up questions. Links to the speeches of each president. Speech writing activity.

In this packet students will look at 6 different primary sources in order to determine if the British used smallpox against the American colonists during the American Revolution and what George Washington did to defeat smallpox before he could defeat the British. This packet includes the following items: A worksheet explaining the effects of smallpox, how a person was infected, and interesting facts about the disease with questions. 6 primary source documents A historical detective log to answer questions about the primary sources. A final judgement worksheet. Answer Key This packet is in both Microsoft Word so it can be edited as well as PDF.

Have fun learning or reviewing the Salem Witch Trial playing a fun trivia game. This game is in PowerPoint and can easily be edited if you want to change a question or two.

Have fun playing a game and learning about online safety, digital citizenship and expectations for a digital classroom. This game covers cyberbullying, Internet trolls, strangers online, talking to people online, digital footprints, expectations of a digital classroom and much more.