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 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 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

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

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.

This is a guided mock trial that looks at the right to protest based on the first Amendment of the Constitution. The basic story of this mock trial deals with the principal trying to suspend students after protesting at the end of the school day. This packet of 12 pages has everything you need to hold a successful mock trial.

This packet contains 13 pages to help guide students through a mock trial. The Mock trial looks a school prayer and whether it should be allowed a a school football game. The mock trial guide is easy for students to use and helps them from the opening statement, picking witnesses, questioning witnesses to the closing statements.

This is a packet that contains everything you need to hold a mock trial. The packet sets up the mock trial with a short story where the principal has edited the school news paper. Put the principal on trial and see what the jury decides. The packet will guide the prosecution team and the defense team through the trial setting up opening arguments, questioning and closing statements. This is a fun activity that the students will love.

There are two documents in this packet: The academic student contract sheet helps put in place strategies to get the student to improve their grades, but also lets them know that they are in danger of failing if they do not turn their academic performance around. The daily monitoring sheet is a tool to help parents, guidance counselors and teachers see what is going on in all of the students classes daily. The sheet is set up to record a whole week of what the student has done and has not done. The documents are in Microsoft Word and can be easily edited to meet the needs of individual schools.

There are 14 different exit tickets that can be used with almost any lesson to have a successful ending to your class. All exit tickets are in Microsoft Word so that they can be easily edited if needed. End your lesson with style using these exit tickets.

This PBIS MATRIX packet is editable to meet the concerns and needs of your school. These are great to put up around the school to reinforce PBIS school wide expectations. Here is what is in the packet: 3Rs PBIS Matrix Set (Respectful, Responsible, Ready to Learn) 1. PBIS Bathroom Matrix in 3Rs 2. PBIS Bus Matrix in 3Rs 3. PBIS Classroom Matrix in 3Rs 4. PBIS Hallway Matrix in 3Rs 5. PBIS Library Matrix in 3Rs 6. PBIS Cafateria Matrix in 3Rs 7. PBIS School Wide Matrix in 3Rs SOAR MATRIX (Scholars, On Task, Accountable, Respectful) 1. PBIS Bathroom Matrix in SOAR 2. PBIS Bus Matrix in SOAR 3. PBIS Classroom Matrix in SOAR 4. PBIS Hallway Matrix in SOAR 5. PBIS Library Matrix in SOAR 6. PBIS Cafateria Matrix in SOAR 7. PBIS School Wide Matrix in SOAR

Get ready for Spirit Week quickly with this packet. All documents are editable to adjust to your school. Here is what is in the spirit week tool kit: 1. Spirit week door decorating contest 2. Spirit week activity flyer (Ex. Pajama day) 3. Spirit week team games sign up sheet 4. Spirit week Dance poster 5. Spirit week tickets

This is a Peace Week packet of activities, materials, and resources to help run a successful Peace Week at your school. Here is what is in the packet: 1. Posters for peace contest 2. Pennants for peace activity 3. Peace Week activity Letter and peace quotes 4. Peace Week door decorating contest 5. Peace Pledge worksheet 6. Peace Poetry Worksheet 7. Peace bookmarks (3 different kinds) 8. Peace Week event ticket templates

There are 26 worksheets on letters A-Z Use them to teach students their ABC's and sight words. Have the students color the worksheets and put the alphabet up around your classroom!

Use primary sources to uncover why Jamestown had such a rough time getting established, especially during the "Starving Time" There are 4 primary source and secondary readings that the students will analyze to answer the historical question: "What caused the starving time in Jamestown?"

Animal habitats 4 pack of fun worksheets. Here is what is in the packet: 2 cut and past activities on animal habitats. 1 drawing activity on animal habitats. 1 worksheet matching animals to their habitat.

This is a design process journal in PowerPoint that the students can use to guide them through the design process for projects. It easily allows students to input the different steps of the design process from Inquiring and Analyzing, Developing Ideas, Creating the Solution and Evaluating. The different sections of the design process are laid out with several slides each for the students to fill out. The design process journal is also color coded to help you easily teach the concepts and the design process. This was originally adapted for an IB design class, but can be used for any type of in depth design process. This product is also in PowerPoint and can be easily edited to meet the needs of your design project.

Surfing the Internet safely, cyber bullying, and practicing good digital citizenship is covered in the 12 activities below. Here is what is in the bundle: 1. Be Safe Online (2 Page Worksheet) Discusses not giving out to much personal information online. 2. Cyber Bullying (2 Page Worksheet) looks at how to identify cyber bullying and how to deal with it. 3. Digital Compass: (1 Page Worksheet/rubric with link to online activity) This is website that looks at different issues with online safety. Very fun for the students. 4. Internet Safety Game: Beat the Hacker! A fun Jeopardy type game with a twist. This game covers Internet safety, Online Friends, Safe or Scam, and Saying Things Online. Play as a class in teams, or individually. 5. Writing activity: (5 Pages) Are Friends on the Internet real friends? Students will write and essay answering the essential question Are Friends on the Internet real friends? The is a one page reading about Internet Friends, a guide on how to write the essay, and writing tips fro struggling students. 6. Famous Magician on Social Media: (2 Page Worksheet) A short story about a magician and his social media account where he is putting himself at risk online. The worksheet includes follow questions. 7. Be safe Online (2 Page Worksheet) Short read with questions. Discusses things that put people at risk online. 8. Online Safety Bumper Sticker: (1 Page Worksheet) This activity comes with rubric and template. 9. Online Safety pledge: (1 Page Worksheet) 10. Online Safety: Safe or Not (1 Page Worksheet and Answer Key) Discusses things that are safe and not safe to say online. 11. Cyber Safety Story Board: Comes with online link and Rubric to complete activity. Fun online activity. 12. How to determine if a website is fake: (2 Page Worksheet with links) This is a fun activity where students will go to a list of website s and try and determine if they are real or fake. Please note that this is a bundle and that some of the activities are sold separately. Buy the bundle for the best deal!