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 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.