Nothing livens up an economics class like a rousing good movie that dives deep into the real problems students are soon going to confront up front and personally when they enter the American work force. To get your students interested and debating the economic issues of our times, show Inequality for All in class and watch your students come alive with interest and at times, outrage! ABOUT THE FILM: INEQUALITY FOR ALL Inequality for All is a 2013 documentary about modern economic problems. It specifically focuses on the 2007-2008 financial crisis, exploring how the widening gap between the rich and the poor was a contributing factor that continues to plague us today. Presented by Robert Reich, the U.S. Secretary of Labor under President Bill Clinton, the film examines how increasing wage inequality leads not only to economic suffering as demand falls, but also how it threatens American democracy itself. The film is good viewing for students in high school courses covering economics, government, or 20th century American history. It fits well into the latter classes because Reich provides an analysis of how top tax rates during the 20th century tended to either increase or decrease levels of inequality, depending on how the top tax rate was set. Differentiated Instruction at Your Fingertips! This teaching packet provides fill-in-the-blank worksheets for students to complete as they watch the film. There are two basic level worksheets, labeled Cloze Worksheet A and Cloze Worksheet B. Each of these is entirely unique; there is no overlap of problems between them. Each of the basic worksheets provides students with more than 30 fill-ins to complete as they watch the film. There is also an advanced level worksheet. This worksheet is a combination of Worksheets A and B. It is best used with students who are able to work at a more rapid pace, keeping up with the film as they quickly jot down the key words missing from each problem. The Advanced Worksheets provides students with more than 60 fill-ins to complete as they watch. CRITICAL THINKING EMPHASIS -- MORE THAN 20 INEQUALITY FOR ALL ESSAY / DISCUSSION TOPICS After viewing, review the film’s key points and help your students apply them to their own economic futures by using the MORE THAN 20 Essay Prompts / Discussion Topics. These are also great for generating debate and as the basis of a variety of projects!

Easy-to-correct worksheets designed to go with "The Men Who Built America," a highly engaging History Channel series covering the industrialization of the United States. This worksheet set matches Episode 1, or the first 80 minutes of content in the series. These Men Who Built America worksheets provide students with almost 70 multiple choice problems, all of them presented in video order so that students can follow along and stay on task as they watch the episode. For student and teacher convenience, two different worksheets are included, one intended to go with the first half of the 80-minute episode and the other intended to match the second half. WHERE TO FIND THE MEN WHO BUILT AMERICA The series plays regularly on the History Channel and is also playing on Netflix. It can also be found on other streaming sites -- a simple Google search may be the best way to find places where it is currently available. BOUT THE STRUCTURE OF THE SERIES The Men Who Built America starts with the assassination of Abraham Lincoln and goes forward in mostly chronological order until the breakup of Standard Oil in the early decades of the 20th century. It is usually presented as 4 "double episodes," each of which lasts about 80 minutes. These worksheets cover the first of these double episodes, "A New War Begins." However, sometimes the miniseries is shown as 8 shorter episodes instead. If your videos match this format, then these worksheets will go perfectly with the first two of your eight episodes. HISTORY TOPICS COVERED IN EPISODE ONE --Cornelius Vanderbilt --The rise of the railroads to national prominence --Cutthroat business tactics --John D. Rockefeller --Kerosene as the first major petroleum product --Vertical integration as Rockefeller builds his business (i.e., if plumbers cost so much, "let's make our own pipes" for the refinery) WINNER OF TWO EMMY AWARDS, The Men Who Built America is a really fantastic way to get students interested in the way the Industrial Revolution unfolded in the United States -- and how it affected both the "titans," and the common man!

An expanded and updated version of my popular "Malcolm X Movie Questions," also available on this website. FEATURES OF THIS EXPANDED EDITION OF MALCOLM X MOVIE WORKSHEETS: --70 Questions to help students track key information presented in the Spike Lee movie Malcolm X starring Denzel Washington. --Beautifully formatted student worksheets designed to minimize paper use --All Questions presented in two formats: both multiple choice and open-ended --Full answer keys provided for both multiple choice and open-ended question versions --Essay topic sheet: Six topics that will encourage students to analyze, synthesize, and draw their own conclusions about this period in U.S. history --Research project sheet: Seven project ideas to encourage discovery learning about various topics that arise in the film ABOUT SPIKE LEE'S MALCOLM X MOVIE Malcolm X is an excellent movie for U.S. history classes. It covers the major topics of Civil Rights struggle, African American leaders, Black Nationalism, and the era of the 1960s.

Looking for an *excellent* Industrial Revolution movie? Look no further than North & South, now playing on Netflix! With these North and South worksheets, you'll easily be able to assess your students' mastery of key plot points and real industrial revolutions problems/conditions. ABOUT THE TV MINISERIES NORTH & SOUTH (This is the BBC North & South, all about industrialization, *not* the American Civil War miniseries also called North and South) North & South is a 2004 BBC television production that brings to vivid life Elizabeth Gaskell’s novel of the same name. As such, it is an excellent portrayal of the Industrial Revolution, taking viewers inside not only a working cotton mill in approximately 1850, but also showcasing in detail the living and working conditions that textile workers experienced in northern England at this time. As the title indicates, the movie also delves into conditions in the still-agricultural South at this time, which makes the movie ideal for demonstrating the stark difference in English life that resulted from industrialization. It also makes an excellent tie-in to teaching the Romantics as a reaction against industrialization in favor of the beautiful, green landscapes characterizing the non-industrialized South at this time. Before I found North & South, I couldn’t come up with a good movie to illustrate this key period. As soon as I first saw it, I knew my long search was over. The movie has a romantic frame plot that is hugely engaging for high school students -- they enter into the plot emotionally and literally moan, groan, and cheer as the protagonists suffer through the trials of falling in love. And because the students are so engaged and interested, they really pay attention! That means they absorb a lot of wonderful historical detail, including:  The challenges inherent in forming an early union  The suffering and dynamics associated with strikes  The problems encountered by manufacturers, too  The values and morals of Victorian society  The difficulties ordinary people experience with market forces in action as capitalism takes full sway of the economy  Dreadful living conditions in crowded industrial cities  The reality of working in a cotton mill, including the use of child labor, what happens when a worker falls ill, and the likelihood of fires About the only drawback I have found to using North & South in class is that the full movie lasts four hours (it was a TV miniseries). Given the wealth of useful history it presents, however, I consider it four hours very well spent. WHAT THIS NORTH & SOUTH MOVIE GUIDE CONTAINS --4 detailed worksheets --Answer keys --3 Essay topics --9 Example Essays

Make Economics Engaging! Are your students finding economics to be dry or boring despite your best efforts? The answer may well be to incorporate some feature film activities into your curriculum -- movies that illustrate economic concepts, challenges, and issues with the kind of real-world examples that students can relate to. The trouble is, it's not easy to find great economics movies -- but this one really hits the mark on target! And with these movie worksheets, you can hold students accountable for the class time you devote to the movie! The PDF file contains over a hundred unique questions for students to ponder and answer as they watch the Michael Moore documentary film "Capitalism: A Love Story." About the Movie: The title of "Capitalism: A Love Story" is ironic as the film presents a critical view of capitalism, particularly with regard to the financial crash of 2007-2008 and the growing income gap that has been developing over the course of 30+ years. The movie can serve as a potent discussion-starter among students and can also help teachers to provide some balance in their classrooms -- for if your high school economics text is anything like mine, it tends to present a hyper-positive view of the free enterprise system. The reality of a modern national economy, of course, is far more nuanced. Showing the Movie The materials are divided into three sections that match the beginning, middle, and ending portions of the film. The sections are divided so that teachers should have ample time during a 60-minute class period to show the relevant portion of the movie and then also correct/debrief/discuss the questions the students completed while the movie was playing. All questions are presented in "movie order" to facilitate this process. Teachers can alter this scheduling as they see fit, certainly, but if they follow it, they will show about 40 minutes of the movie on Day 1, about 42 minutes on Day 3, and the remainder (less than 30 minutes) on Day 3. keywords: capitalism, democratic socialism, recession, depression, economic meltdown, election of Barack Obama, housing crisis, sub-prime mortgage crisis, Wall Street

________________________ What Buyers Are Saying: ---Really helpful! ________________________ ABOUT THE MOVIE The movie "1776" is great for teaching about the American Revolution and specifically the Declaration of Independence. Students usually find it to be unlike any movie they've seen before, since the vast majority of them haven't seen any live-action musicals, and certainly not ones stuffed with thrilling political debates and clever parliamentary procedure! 1776 MOVIE WORKSHEETS HELP MANAGE CLASS TIME These worksheets are designed to be used batch by batch as students finish watching portions of the movie -- or they can be used after the whole movie has been watched, as a final assessment. Either way, it helps students to pay better attention when they know they'll be held accountable for doing just that. WORKSHEET ORGANIZATION There are worksheets for the beginning, middle, and ending phases of the movie. The first two worksheet sets are formatted so that True/False and Multiple Choice questions appear on different pages, allowing teachers to use one question type during viewing and the other afterwards as a quiz, if they like. Lots of options! Happy teaching! Movie Worksheets by Elise Parker keywords: John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, slavery debates, Independence Hall, King George III, John Hancock, George Washington, Revolutionary War, Continental Army

Use these Gandhi Movie Worksheets to Bring a Modern Independence Movement to Life! We've all been there -- wracking our brains to try to figure out how to encourage students to pay better attention during a movie. These movie worksheets will take the guesswork out of figuring out how much each student is really following along and listening when the class is watching the Academy-Award winning 1982 film Gandhi, starring Ben Kingsley in the title role. The worksheets provide 123 unique fill-in-the-blank problems for students to complete as they watch the movie. Each of the problems requires student to pay close attention, which will of course help them learn and retain more! An added bonus is that using the worksheets will also help students better figure out who is who on-screen, since many of the dialog segments are labeled with the character's name -- no more mixing up Nehru with Jinnah, for example! History Matters The cloze answers are far from random -- each one was specifically selected as an important history element that students should be aware of. Having students listen for and then write down these key terms such as partition and non-violence will help to draw their attention to those concepts, in essence highlighting them for the students. I am always personally amazed by the mastery level I get from the students after using cloze worksheets like this -- when I stop the movie for the day and collect their papers, then read aloud a few of the cloze problems they solved in the last 40 minutes, a significant number of them can rattle the answers off from memory, showing that they really did learn something; the movie didn't just go in one ear and out the other. Differentiation is Key Because I know full well that a one-size-fits-all approach to instruction can miss more than it hits, I have provided both basic and advanced levels of the cloze worksheets. In the case of the basic level, there are even two different worksheets for students to do. That way, if teachers want to make sure answers aren't shared from one class to another or across rows in the same class, the solution is at their fingertips. Teacher Convenience is a MUST! I know you're busy, so these Ghandi cloze worksheets are designed to minimize implementation time. Both advanced and basic worksheets come in two flavors: reusable and consumable. Keywords: Gandhi, India, Indian history, Mahatma, nationalism, south Asia, Jinnah, Nehru, partition, Pakistan, British colonialism, the jewel in the crown, Raj, decolonization, de-colonization, Indian Independence, Amritsar Massacre

A World War II Classic Students Can Relate To! Teaching with movies can open students' eyes to a whole new world and make history seem a lot more relevant, not to mention alive! For teachers, though, there is always the question of how to hold the students accountable for what they are watching. These worksheets, designed to go with the award-winning motion Picture "Patton," starring George C. Scott, will do more than help hold students responsible for paying attention. They will also guide students through the movie, pointing out key sections of dialog in order to cue students to a better understanding of essential plot elements and supporting details. The Patton Movie Worksheets and Guide consist of: ---Reusable cloze worksheets that take students through the entire movie from start to finish. These worksheets can be copied off and then used with multiple classes across multiple years to save you not only paper and ink, but also your valuable time! ---Parallel consumable worksheets in case you prefer to let students write on the xeroxes you make. For special needs students, this may be the better option. ---A full-context answer key that makes discussing the right answers a snap. ---A simplified answer key to help with fast and easy correcting. ---A full page of essay and discussion topics to help students dive deeper into the film's themes. These topics are ideal not only for traditional essays, but also for all kinds of projects and debates that students can do collaboratively to build their critical thinking skills. Topics Covered in these Patton Movie Worksheets "Patton" is one of those movies that has stood the test of time. A true classic, it delves into a variety of issues that are hugely important to a good understanding of 20th century history. The film does an excellent job of examining these WWII topics, among many others: --- The North African campaign & Rommel --- The invasion of Sicily --- The D-Day "deception" campaign --- The Battle of the Bulge and the end of the war PLUS ---The tensions at the end of the war -- tensions that would soon lead the U.S. and Soviets into the Cold War Along the way, the film explores essential issues such as --- The nature of war. --- The leadership style of Patton versus other generals in the Allied command. --- The responsibility a commander owes to his troops. --- The conflict between following orders and being true to one's own principles and beliefs --- The question of courage -- or the lack of it -- under fire. These issues -- and many others -- are explored in depth via the essay and discussion questions included in the movie guide.

All good teachers know that many students respond better when they can fully immerse themselves in a topic -- but they also know that all too often, students regard a movie shown in class as "free time" or even "nap time." To keep students on their toes and hold them accountable when watching The Help, use this comprehensive movie guide. Students are guided through the action on screen by filling out worksheets as they go -- or can be tested afterwards using the same questions. Teachers have their choice of presenting students with multiple choice questions or with more challenging free-answer versions of the questions, and to make life even better, the free-answer questions are presented on both consumable worksheets and ones designed to be re-used over and over. Convenience Features of these The Help Movie Worksheets For ease of use, the movie is divided into four segments -- each one has a separate worksheet. This lets teachers hold kids accountable just for the sections of the movie they were present to see. The movie guide also contains a solid selection of discussion questions that can be used after the whole movie has been viewed. These are appropriate not just for class debates, but also for formal essays and other types of presentations. Historical Elements featured in The Help Movie Guide The Help is work of fiction, but the action is set in the Deep South during the Civil Rights Movement -- even touching upon the assassination of Medgar Evers. The movie makes history come alive immersing students in the world of race relations that prevailed in the South and asking important questions about both history and society. The Help can provide an excellent introduction to a unit on the Civil Rights Era, helping students to feel connected to -- and invested in -- the events of this key period in American history. Where to find the film that goes with these The Help Movie Worksheets The Help is available on DVD and also on various streaming services such as Netflix. This movie guide will transform it from "just a film" into a true learning experience. Thanks for reading this far -- I hope you download the preview and enjoy using the materials! Elise Parker keywords: Civil Rights, Civil Rights Era, Mississippi, Medgar Evers, JFK, 1960s, history movies, teaching through movies, movie guides, segregation, discrimination, Jim Crow, separate but equal, separate-but-equal

66 Multiple Choice Questions included in this America: A History of Us Worksheet and Test Packet for Episode 3: Westward! America: The Story of US is a History Channel series that uses engaging imagery, powerful special effects, and a lively script to convey the story of the United States in 12 concise yet comprehensive episodes. This teaching packet covers Episode 3: “Westward,” which explains how America settled the West in only 4 generations -- a far cry from the 1,000 generations that Thomas Jefferson had expected the endeavor to take. There's a lot more than heroism at play, though -- the pioneer migration and settlement takes a heavy toll on the native populations that were displaced. Using any of the series’ episodes in class opens up several useful possibilities. They are so well presented that they are easily understood by students. This in turn means that episodes can actually be used as an introduction to a topic or a unit. On the other hand, they also make excellent reinforcers, so some teachers will want to show the episodes after the end of a chapter or unit for use as a review or recap. ABOUT THIS TEACHING PACKET I’ve kept this episode versatility in mind when making these materials. This teaching resource contains both a worksheet and a test on the episode it covers. These two components are based on different approaches to the video: • The student viewing worksheet has 56 multiple choice questions, all presented in video order. These questions are fairly detailed. Certainly, many students will have good enough recall to be able to complete the worksheet after the episode has been shown, but because of the detailed nature of the questions, some teachers may want to use the worksheet as a “during-viewing” activity that will help students track information and stay on task . • The 10-question test, on the other hand, is designed to help students synthesize the episode’s information and see larger patterns that span different sections of it. Students who have paid attention to the video might should definitely have mastered these basic, fundamental issues from the targeted time period. All test questions are also multiple choice. • Two answer keys are provided for all questions. One is designed for fast grading. The other one provides the full context of question and answer to help teachers review material out loud or facilitate class discussions of the material. DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION POSSIBILITIES Because the worksheet and test take these different approaches, teachers can also use them to differentiate instruction with basic/advance levels. keywords: Native Americans, Trail of Tears, steamboats, Mississippi, Abraham Lincoln, Daniel Boone, Jedediah Smith, Lewis and Clark, Sacajawea

63 Multiple Choice Questions on Episode 4 of America: A History of Us America: The Story of US is a History Channel series that uses engaging imagery, powerful special effects, and a lively script to convey the story of the United States in 12 concise yet comprehensive episodes. This teaching packet covers Episode 4: “Division,” which deals with the early industrialization of the United States alongside the growing disputes between slave states and free states. Using any of the series’ episodes in class opens up several useful possibilities. They are so well presented that they are easily understood by students. This in turn means that episodes can actually be used as an introduction to a topic or a unit. On the other hand, they also make excellent reinforcers, so some teachers will want to show the episodes after the end of a chapter or unit for use as a review or recap. ABOUT THIS TEACHING PACKET I’ve kept this episode versatility in mind when making these materials. This teaching resource contains both a worksheet and a test on the episode it covers. These two components are based on different approaches to the video: • The student viewing worksheet has 53 multiple choice questions, all presented in video order. These questions are fairly detailed. Certainly, many students will have good enough recall to be able to complete the worksheet after the episode has been shown, but because of the detailed nature of the questions, some teachers may want to use the worksheet as a “during-viewing” activity that will help students track information and stay on task . • The 10-question test, on the other hand, is designed to help students synthesize the episode’s information and see larger patterns that span different sections of it. Students who have paid attention to the video might should definitely have mastered these basic, fundamental issues from the targeted time period. All test questions are also multiple choice. • Two answer keys are provided for all questions. One is designed for fast grading. The other one provides the full context of question and answer to help teachers review material out loud or facilitate class discussions of the material. DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION POSSIBILITIES Because the worksheet and test take these different approaches, teachers can also use them to differentiate instruction. Since the test is much shorter and covers much more basic information, it can serve as a “basic” level viewing worksheet should teachers desire. The regular worksheet, in contrast, can double as an “advanced” viewing activity. keywords: Erie Canal, industrialization, cotton, cotton gin, white gold, Lowell, whaling, kerosene, slavery, Abraham Lincoln

60 Multiple Choice Questions on Episode 8 of America: The Story of US America: The Story of US is a History Channel series that uses engaging imagery, powerful special effects, and a lively script to convey the story of the United States in 12 concise yet comprehensive episodes. This teaching packet covers Episode 8: “Boom," which means it covers the advent of the petroleum and automobile era in American and events through to the 1920s including the Chicago Race Riot, Red Summer, the Great Migration, Prohibition, and Al Capone. Using any of the series’ episodes in class opens up several useful possibilities. They are so well presented that they are easily understood by students. This in turn means that episodes can actually be used as an introduction to a topic or a unit. On the other hand, they also make excellent reinforcers, so some teachers will want to show the episodes after the end of a chapter or unit for use as a review or recap. ABOUT THIS TEACHING PACKET I’ve kept this episode versatility in mind when making these materials. This teaching resource contains both a worksheet and a test on the episode it covers. These two components are based on different approaches to the video: • The student viewing worksheet has 50 multiple choice questions, all presented in video order. These questions are fairly detailed. Certainly, many students will have good enough recall to be able to complete the worksheet after the episode has been shown, but because of the detailed nature of the questions, some teachers may want to use the worksheet as a “during-viewing” activity that will help students track information and stay on task . • The 10-question test, on the other hand, is designed to help students synthesize the episode’s information and see larger patterns that span different sections of it. My intent when writing the test was to focus solely on the “big issues” that arise from the targeted timespan of American history. Students who have paid attention to the video should definitely have mastered these basic, fundamental issues from the targeted time period. All test questions are also multiple choice. • Two answer keys are provided for all questions. One is designed for fast grading. The other one provides the full context of question and answer to help teachers review material out loud or facilitate class discussions of the material. DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION POSSIBILITIES Because the worksheet and test take these different approaches, teachers can also use them to differentiate instruction. keywords: Texas, oil drilling, prospecting, Spindletop, Henry Ford, mass production, assembly line, Great Migration, suburbs, Los Angeles aqueduct, Hollywood, Owens Valley, Chicago Race Riots, Red Summer, Prohibition, 18th Amendment, Al Capone

60 Multiple Choice Questions on Episode 6 of America: The Story of US America: The Story of US is a History Channel series that uses engaging imagery, powerful special effects, and a lively script to convey the story of the United States in 12 concise yet comprehensive episodes. This teaching packet covers Episode 6: “Heartland," which means it covers the domination of the West by the railroad and mass settlement in the decades following the Civil War, including the heartbreaking saga of Native American experiences at the hand of the U.S. government and military during this period. Using any of the series’ episodes in class opens up several useful possibilities. They are so well presented that they are easily understood by students. This in turn means that episodes can actually be used as an introduction to a topic or a unit. On the other hand, they also make excellent reinforcers, so some teachers will want to show the episodes after the end of a chapter or unit for use as a review or recap. ABOUT THIS TEACHING PACKET I’ve kept this episode versatility in mind when making these materials. This teaching resource contains both a worksheet and a test on the episode it covers. These two components are based on different approaches to the video: • The student viewing worksheet has 50 multiple choice questions, all presented in video order. These questions are fairly detailed. Certainly, many students will have good enough recall to be able to complete the worksheet after the episode has been shown, but because of the detailed nature of the questions, some teachers may want to use the worksheet as a “during-viewing” activity that will help students track information and stay on task . • The 10-question test, on the other hand, is designed to help students synthesize the episode’s information and see larger patterns that span different sections of it. Students who have paid attention to the video might should definitely have mastered these basic, fundamental issues from the targeted time period. All test questions are also multiple choice. • Two answer keys are provided for all questions. One is designed for fast grading. The other one provides the full context of question and answer to help teachers review material out loud or facilitate class discussions of the material. DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION POSSIBILITIES Because the worksheet and test take these different approaches, teachers can also use them to differentiate instruction. keywords: transcontinental railroad, prairie, farming, soddies, locusts, logging, Custer, Little Big Horn, Wounded Knee, Indian Wars, open range, range wars, barbed wire, Sears catalog, buffalo, cattle, Texas longhorn

60 Multiple Choice Questions on Episode 12 of America: The Story of US America: The Story of US is a History Channel series that uses engaging imagery, powerful special effects, and a lively script to convey the story of the United States in 12 concise yet comprehensive episodes. This teaching packet covers Episode 12: “Millennium," focusing on events in the United States at the end of the 20th century and the beginning of the 21st. Using any of the series’ episodes in class opens up several useful possibilities. They are so well presented that they are easily understood by students. This in turn means that episodes can actually be used as an introduction to a topic or a unit. On the other hand, they also make excellent reinforcers, so some teachers will want to show the episodes after the end of a chapter or unit for use as a review or recap. ABOUT THIS TEACHING PACKET I’ve kept this episode versatility in mind when making these materials. This teaching resource contains both a worksheet and a test on the episode it covers. These two components are based on different approaches to the video: • The student viewing worksheet has 50 multiple choice questions, all presented in video order. These questions are fairly detailed. Certainly, many students will have good enough recall to be able to complete the worksheet after the episode has been shown, but because of the detailed nature of the questions, some teachers may want to use the worksheet as a “during-viewing” activity that will help students track information and stay on task . • The 10-question test, on the other hand, is designed to help students synthesize the episode’s information and see larger patterns that span different sections of it. My intent when writing the test was to focus solely on the “big issues” that arise from the targeted time span of American history. Students who have paid attention to the video should definitely have mastered these basic, fundamental issues from the targeted time period. All test questions are also multiple choice. • Two answer keys are provided for all questions. One is designed for fast grading. The other one provides the full context of question and answer to help teachers review material out loud or facilitate class discussions of the material. DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION POSSIBILITIES Because the worksheet and test take these different approaches, teachers can also use them to differentiate instruction. keywords: Cold War, Space Race, moon landing, Soviet Union, Vietnam War, televised war, Woodstock, feminism, Nixon, Watergate, impeachment, 1980s, 1990s, credit cards, computers, internet, World Wide Web, email, Space Shuttle, Challenger, PCs, Silicon Valley, terrorism, 9/11 attacks, immigration, American Dream

60 Multiple Choice Questions on Episode 10 of America: The Story of US America: The Story of US is a History Channel series that uses engaging imagery, powerful special effects, and a lively script to convey the story of the United States in 12 concise yet comprehensive episodes. This teaching packet covers Episode 10: “World War II," focusing on the role the United States played in the Second World War. Using any of the series’ episodes in class opens up several useful possibilities. They are so well presented that they are easily understood by students. This in turn means that episodes can actually be used as an introduction to a topic or a unit. On the other hand, they also make excellent reinforcers, so some teachers will want to show the episodes after the end of a chapter or unit for use as a review or recap. ABOUT THIS TEACHING PACKET I’ve kept this episode versatility in mind when making these materials. This teaching resource contains both a worksheet and a test on the episode it covers. These two components are based on different approaches to the video: • The student viewing worksheet has 50 multiple choice questions, all presented in video order. These questions are fairly detailed. Certainly, many students will have good enough recall to be able to complete the worksheet after the episode has been shown, but because of the detailed nature of the questions, some teachers may want to use the worksheet as a “during-viewing” activity that will help students track information and stay on task . • The 10-question test, on the other hand, is designed to help students synthesize the episode’s information and see larger patterns that span different sections of it. My intent when writing the test was to focus solely on the “big issues” that arise from the targeted timespan of American history. Students who have paid attention to the video should definitely have mastered these basic, fundamental issues from the targeted time period. All test questions are also multiple choice. • Two answer keys are provided for all questions. One is designed for fast grading. The other one provides the full context of question and answer to help teachers review material out loud or facilitate class discussions of the material. DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION POSSIBILITIES Because the worksheet and test take these different approaches, teachers can also use them to differentiate instruction. keywords: Pearl Harbor, radar, mass production, women working, feminism, D-Day, Normandy, segregation, B-17, Oppenheimer, Manhattan Project, Hiroshima, Nagasaki, superpower

Do you need a couple of fun ways to get students more thoroughly engaged as you take them through key information about the era of New Imperialism? Look no further than this Queen Victoria's Empire Episode 1 Worksheet set! Designed to go along with a showing of Episode 1 of the PBS series: Queen Victoria's Empire, this teaching guide will help students make those all-important connections between the industrial revolution and the onset of imperialism. Along the way, they will also gain valuable information about the Irish Potato Famine and Benjamin Disraeli's role as Prime Minister of Great Britain. This Queen Victoria's Empire teaching packet offers you and your students several different choices: --Fill-in worksheet with 37 problems to help students focus in on the concepts that matter most; all problems presented in video order --Fill-in worksheet as above, but including timestamps as well for teachers who like to offer their students this information --Follow-up crossword puzzle with 17 clues and terms --Answer keys for all activities

Three analysis worksheets designed to help students think critically as they carefully examine posters promoting the WPA, the CCC, and the Social Security program -- key elements of FDR's New Deal legislation intended to help the United States rise above the Great Depression! About These New Deal Primary Analysis Worksheets Using primary sources in class is a powerful way to illustrate history and bring it to life. When it comes to the New Deal, there's a huge wealth of primary sources in the form of propaganda posters readily available via image searches. The trouble with just using the images in class, however, is that all too often, students will simply glance at the poster before claiming to thoroughly understand it. Even when assigned to write a paragraph about a New Deal propaganda poster, students may only explore the most obvious points instead of delving deeper. A Focus on Analysis, not Just Observation! These New Deal Primary Source Propaganda worksheets ask students to do more than just note what images and text exist in the New Deal posters under study. They also require students to determine WHY certain text and image elements were included, using questions that explore issues such as: • What caused the artist to use a certain color scheme? • What was the propaganda poster creator trying to communicate by including certain image elements? • How does the overall look of the poster create a message of inclusion or exclusion from certain government programs and policies? • What do various design elements imply about the program or policy in question? Learning by Doing Once students have some experience answering these pre-made analysis questions, they will understand a lot more about not just the New Deal itself, but also about the ways in which propaganda artists influence their audiences. With this new understanding, they'll be ready to tackle a couple of fun and interesting New Deal project follow-up suggestions included in the packet! Teacher Convenience Features • Three separate worksheets, each one focusing on a specific New Deal program. • Each worksheet includes a complete rendering of the poster under study along with six multiple choice questions for students to answer. • Two of the posters included are full-color, while one was created only in black and white. • Full answer keys are included for each worksheet. • Multiple choice means FAST correcting!

Teacher Convenience Features in these New Imperialism Puzzle Worksheets This New Imperialism Puzzle includes a variety of options designed to give teachers instant options. Designed for differentiated learning, each topic includes two puzzles versions so that two difficulty levels can be provided. First you will see a standard presentation with just the crossword grid and the lists of clues. On the very next page, however, you will see a “basic” version of the same puzzle. This one includes a word bank so that students who need more guided assistance can also succeed on the puzzles, learning along the way. The answer key is also designed for teacher convenience. First you will see the puzzle grid filled in with the answers. This page also includes the clues for teacher reference. On the next answer page, you’ll find a handy table that pairs up each answer with its corresponding clue. This page will let you review terms and names with your students without having to hunt for the answers on a puzzle grid.   Ways to Use these New Imperialism Puzzle Worksheets The information included on these puzzles matches what is typically presented in a high school history textbook, but of course if students have internet-capable devices – even their own smart phones, if that works per your school’s policies – they can always augment the textbook with a spot of online research. These New Imperialism Worksheet puzzles work great for: • Reviewing key concepts after the text has been read and discussed • Homework assignments • Sub plans – even months after imperialism has been taught, you can use these for emergency substitute lesson plans! • Open-book New Imperialism tests • New Imperialism fun quizzes • Group / Cooperative Learning Activities • History contest activities These New Imperialism Crossword Puzzles Also Available: • The Scramble for Africa • Methods of Imperialism (includes resistance efforts) • European Imperialism in the Muslim World • The British in India • British Empire Dominions: Canada • British Empire Dominions: Australia and New Zealand • British Empire Dominions: Ireland • United States Imperialism • The Spanish-American War • Imperialism in Southeast Asia and the Pacific

Teacher Convenience Features in these New Imperialism Puzzle Worksheets This New Imperialism Puzzle includes a variety of options designed to give teachers instant options. Designed for differentiated learning, each topic includes two puzzles versions so that two difficulty levels can be provided. First you will see a standard presentation with just the crossword grid and the lists of clues. On the very next page, however, you will see a “basic” version of the same puzzle. This one includes a word bank so that students who need more guided assistance can also succeed on the puzzles, learning along the way. The answer key is also designed for teacher convenience. First you will see the puzzle grid filled in with the answers. This page also includes the clues for teacher reference. On the next answer page, you’ll find a handy table that pairs up each answer with its corresponding clue. This page will let you review terms and names with your students without having to hunt for the answers on a puzzle grid.   Ways to Use these New Imperialism Puzzle Worksheets The information included on these puzzles matches what is typically presented in a high school history textbook, but of course if students have internet-capable devices – even their own smart phones, if that works per your school’s policies – they can always augment the textbook with a spot of online research. These New Imperialism Worksheet puzzles work great for: • Reviewing key concepts after the text has been read and discussed • Homework assignments • Sub plans – even months after imperialism has been taught, you can use these for emergency substitute lesson plans! • Open-book New Imperialism tests • New Imperialism fun quizzes • Group / Cooperative Learning Activities • History contest activities These New Imperialism Crossword Puzzles Also Available: • The Scramble for Africa • Methods of Imperialism (includes resistance efforts) • European Imperialism in the Muslim World • The British in India • British Empire Dominions: Canada • British Empire Dominions: Australia and New Zealand • British Empire Dominions: Ireland • United States Imperialism • The Spanish-American War • Imperialism in Southeast Asia and the Pacific

Teacher Convenience Features in these New Imperialism Puzzle Worksheets This New Imperialism Puzzle includes a variety of options designed to give teachers instant options. Designed for differentiated learning, each topic includes two puzzles versions so that two difficulty levels can be provided. First you will see a standard presentation with just the crossword grid and the lists of clues. On the very next page, however, you will see a “basic” version of the same puzzle. This one includes a word bank so that students who need more guided assistance can also succeed on the puzzles, learning along the way. The answer key is also designed for teacher convenience. First you will see the puzzle grid filled in with the answers. This page also includes the clues for teacher reference. On the next answer page, you’ll find a handy table that pairs up each answer with its corresponding clue. This page will let you review terms and names with your students without having to hunt for the answers on a puzzle grid.   Ways to Use these New Imperialism Puzzle Worksheets The information included on these puzzles matches what is typically presented in a high school history textbook, but of course if students have internet-capable devices – even their own smart phones, if that works per your school’s policies – they can always augment the textbook with a spot of online research. These New Imperialism Worksheet puzzles work great for: • Reviewing key concepts after the text has been read and discussed • Homework assignments • Sub plans – even months after imperialism has been taught, you can use these for emergency substitute lesson plans! • Open-book New Imperialism tests • New Imperialism fun quizzes • Group / Cooperative Learning Activities • History contest activities These New Imperialism Crossword Puzzles Also Available: • The Scramble for Africa • Methods of Imperialism (includes resistance efforts) • European Imperialism in the Muslim World • The British in India • British Empire Dominions: Canada • British Empire Dominions: Australia and New Zealand • British Empire Dominions: Ireland • United States Imperialism • The Spanish-American War • Imperialism in Southeast Asia and the Pacific