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Gilded Age Overview
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Gilded Age Overview

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Why did the innovations and technological advancements of the Gilded Age playa crucial role in transforming the United States into a modern industrial nation? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the Gilded Age. Students will analyze documents and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - Mark Twain’s The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today, 1873 excerpt analysis with questions The Gilded Age reading passage with scaffolding questions Document analysis with graphic organizer scaffolding questions Document #1 - Industrialization Document #2 - Urbanization Document #3 - Immigration Document #4 - Labor Movements Document #5 - Wealth Inequality and the Social Gospel Document #6 - Political Corruption Document #7 - Innovation and Technology Document #8 - Cultural Developments Document #9 - Environmental Exploitation Document #10 - Rise of Monopolies and Trusts Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the Gilded Age’s economic transformations and social developments impact the daily lives and future prospects of American workers and immigrants? Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Social, Political, Economic Effects of Reconstruction
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Social, Political, Economic Effects of Reconstruction

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Why are the political, social, and economic changes during Reconstruction important for understanding how the United States developed after the Civil War, especially in terms of civil rights and equality? This lesson and activity examines the social, political, and economics effects of the Reconstruction era. Students will analyze documents and answer corresponding scaffolding questions in graphic organizer form. They will apply their knowledge of social, political, or economic effects in a law or organization activity as well as answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - Inferring and dividing the social, political, and economic effects into correct categories Economic Changes during Reconstruction document with scaffolding questions graphic organizer Political Changes during Reconstruction document with scaffolding questions graphic organizer Social Changes during Reconstruction document with scaffolding questions graphic organizer Effects of Reconstruction Activity Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: Why is it important to evaluate the social, political, and economic effects of Reconstruction when discussing modern-day efforts to achieve racial equality and social justice in the United States? Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★ Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Failure of Reconstruction
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Failure of Reconstruction

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Why did Congress’ Reconstruction efforts to ensure equal rights to formerly enslaved people fail? This lesson and activity examines the reasons why Reconstruction failed in the effort to ensure equal rights to newly freed peoples. Students will analyze primary source documents and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - Creative writing: write as if you’re a newspaper reporter! Reconstruction historical context reading passage with scaffolding questions Failure of Reconstruction Document Pass/Station Activity: students analyze primary source documents and answer corresponding scaffolding questions (documents can be used as stations and groups can travel station to station OR documents can be passed group to group) Document #1: Views Against Voting Rights Document #2: Emergence of the Ku Klux Klan Document #3: Restoration of Rights to Former Confederates in 1872 Document #4: Call for Formation of White Leagues in the South Document #5: 1874 Congressional Election - Democratic Victory and Republican Defeat Document #6: Economic Challenges and African American Voting Rights Document #7: Life After Emancipation Document #8: Election of 1876 Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: Why did Congress’ Reconstruction efforts to ensure equal rights to formerly enslaved peoples fail? Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★ Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Populism, Election of 1892, Panic of 1893
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Populism, Election of 1892, Panic of 1893

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How did the rise of Populism and the results of the election of 1892 influence the economic policies that led to the Panic of 1893? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of populism on the election of 1892 and the background of the Panic of 1893. Students will analyze documents and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - Primary Source song analysis and questions Populism, Election of 1892, Panic of 1893 reading passage with scaffolding graphic organizer questions Document analysis with scaffolding questions Document #1 - Election of 1892 electoral map Document #2 - Panic of 1893 primary source drawing Document #3 - “A Party of Patches” political cartoon Populists: Radicals or Reactionaries? reading passage with scaffolding questions Panic of 1893 POV with scaffolding questions Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: Why was the impact of Populism and the results of the election of 1892 significant in shaping the national response to the Panic of 1893? Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Chester A. Arthur Presidency Overview
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Chester A. Arthur Presidency Overview

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How did Chester A. Arthur’s presidency contribute to the reform of the American civil service system, and what were the long-term effects of these reforms on the federal government’s operations? This lesson and activity examines the early life, education, background, presidency and legacy of President Chester A. Arthur. Students will analyze documents and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - Chester A. Arthur’s inaugural address primary source analysis and questions Chester A. Arthur document pass/station activity with corresponding scaffolding questions Document 1: Early Life and Career Document 2: Ascendancy to the Presidency Document 3: Tenure in Office - Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act 1883, Chinese Exclusion Act Document 4: Political Views Document 5: Legacy Spotlight On: Chester A. Arthur Chester A. Arthur POV and scaffolding questions Create a legacy brochure of Chester A. Arthur with rubric Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did Chester A. Arthur’s unexpected presidency impact the trajectory of United States governance, particularly in terms of civil service reform and government efficiency, and why do these changes remain significant in American political history? Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Grover Cleveland Presidency Overview
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Grover Cleveland Presidency Overview

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How did Grover Cleveland’s non-consecutive terms as President of the United States reflect and influence the political and economic challenges of the late 19th century? This lesson and activity examines the early life, education, background, presidency and legacy of President Grover Cleveland. Students will analyze documents and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - Grover Cleveland’s inaugural address primary source analysis and questions Grover Cleveland document pass/station activity with corresponding scaffolding questions Document 1: Early Life and Career Document 2: First Term 1885-1889 Electoral Victory and Reformist Agenda Tariff Reform Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) Document 3: Interterm Period Document 4: Second Term 1893-1897 Labor Unrest and the Pullman Strike Foreign Policy Document 5: Legacy Spotlight On: Grover Cleveland Grover Cleveland POV and scaffolding questions Create a legacy brochure of Grover Cleveland with rubric Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did Grover Cleveland’s approach to economic policy and reform during his presidencies impact the development of federal government policies and practices in the United States? Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
James Garfield Presidency Overview
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James Garfield Presidency Overview

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How did James A. Garfield’s advocacy for civil service reform and his subsequent assassination influence the future direction of American political and administrative reforms? This lesson and activity examines the early life, education, background, presidency and legacy of President James Garfield. Students will analyze documents and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - James A. Garfield’s presidency short reading passage analysis and questions James A. Garfield document pass/station activity with corresponding scaffolding questions Document 1: Humble Beginnings Document 2: Distinguished Military Service Document 3: Champion of Civil Rights and Government Reform Document 4: Brief Yet Impactful Presidency Document 5: Legacy of Leadership and Vision Spotlight On: James A. Garfield James Garfield POV and scaffolding questions Create a legacy brochure of James A. Garfield with rubric Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the assassination of President James Garfield catalyze the movement for civil service reform and ultimately shape the trajectory of American governmental practices? Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
National Grange, Farmers Organize Cooperatives
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National Grange, Farmers Organize Cooperatives

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Why did farmers organize into groups like the National Grange, and how did cooperatives play a role in supporting their goals? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact the National Grange of the Patrons of Husbandry and cooperatives had on the lives of farmers. Students will analyze documents and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - Primary Source photograph analysis and questions The Organization of Farmers reading passage with scaffolding graphic organizer questions The Homestead Act primary source text and scaffolding questions The Farmer is the Man primary source poem with scaffolding questions The Farmers Organize graphic with corresponding scaffolding questions Create your own poster advertising the National Grange activity with rubric A Farmer’s View POV and questions Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the formation of the National Grange and the establishment of cooperatives impact the lives of farmers and the agricultural industry in the United States? Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Cowboys, Cattle Kingdom, Cattle Drive
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Cowboys, Cattle Kingdom, Cattle Drive

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Why did the cattle kingdom become such a significant part of American history, and how did it influence the development of the West? This lesson and activity examines the lives of cowboys of the open range and the challenges they faced. Students will analyze reading passages and a cowboy’s point of view to answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - Settlers’ journey primary source photograph with analysis questions Cattle Kingdom reading passage with scaffolding questions Cattle Kingdom, Cowboys, Cattle Drive, Chisholm Trail, Diversity The End of the Open Range reading passage with scaffolding questions Life of a Cowboy POV with scaffolding questions Cattle Drive Adventure Activity Cowboy Role Cards Weather/Event cards Cattle tokens Cattle Drive Adventure activity sheet and discussion questions Cattle Drive Adventure map Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the cattle kingdom, cattle drives, the Chisholm Trail, and the diversity of cowboys change the economy, culture, and community of the American West in the 1800s? Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★ Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Custer's Last Stand, Battle of the Little Bighorn
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Custer's Last Stand, Battle of the Little Bighorn

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Why did the Battle of the Little Bighorn end in a decisive victory for the Native American forces led by Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse against the 7th Calvary commanded by Lieutenant General Custer? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the Battle of the Little Bighorn. Students will analyze documents and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - Observations of the Custer battlefield primary source quote with analysis questions The Battle of the Little Bighorn reading passage with scaffolding graphic organizer questions The Little Bighorn Gazette - Creating a historical newspaper activity with activity sheet and rubric Sitting Bull POV with scaffolding questions Crazy Horse POV with scaffolding questions Custer POV with scaffolding questions Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the outcome of the Battle of the Little Bighorn impact the relationships between Native American tribes and the United States government in the years that followed? Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
William McKinley Presidency Overview
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William McKinley Presidency Overview

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How did William McKinley’s presidency mark a turning point in American foreign policy towards imperialism and global influence? This lesson and activity examines the early life, education, background, presidency and legacy of President William McKinley. Students will analyze documents and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - William McKinley’s inaugural address primary source analysis and questions William McKinley document pass/station activity with corresponding scaffolding questions Document 1: Early Life and Political Career Document 2: Domestic Policies Dingley Tariff Gold Standard Act 1900 Document 3: Foreign Affairs Spanish-American War Open Door Policy Treaty of Paris Annexation of Hawaii Document 4: Becoming President Document 5: Assassination and Legacy Spotlight On: William McKinley William McKinley POV and scaffolding questions Create a legacy brochure of William McKinley with rubric Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the economic and foreign policies of William McKinley’s presidency contribute to the shaping of the modern American economy and the country’s role on the global stage? Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Benjamin Harrison Presidency Overview
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Benjamin Harrison Presidency Overview

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How did Benjamin Harrison’s presidency contribute to the shaping of modern American economic policy and environmental conservation efforts? This lesson and activity examines the early life, education, background, presidency and legacy of President Benjamin Harrison. Students will analyze documents and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - Benjamin Harrison’s inaugural address primary source analysis and questions Benjamin Harrison document pass/station activity with corresponding scaffolding questions Document 1: Early Life and Political Career Document 2: Domestic Policies McKinley Tariff Land Revision Act 1891 Document 3: Foreign Affairs Pan-American Conference 1889 Samoan Crisis Document 4: Electoral Defeat and Legacy Spotlight On: Benjamin Harrison Benjamin Harrison POV and scaffolding questions Create a legacy brochure of Benjamin Harrison with rubric Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: Why is Benjamin Harrison’s presidency considered a pivotal period for environmental conservation and civil service reform in the United States? Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Election of 1896, William McKinley, William Jennings Bryan
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Election of 1896, William McKinley, William Jennings Bryan

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Why was the election of 1896 considered a realignment election, and how did it change the future of American politics? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of populism on the election of 1896. Students will analyze documents and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - Harper’s Weekly “Uncle Sam’s Thanksgiving” political cartoon analysis with scaffolding questions Election of 1896 reading passage with scaffolding graphic organizer questions Document analysis with scaffolding questions Document #1 - Election of 1896 electoral map Document #2 - McKinley campaign poster analysis Document #3 - Bryan campaign poster analysis Document #4 - Bryan’s “Cross of Gold” speech analysis Populists: Radicals or Reactionaries? reading passage with scaffolding questions William McKinley Election of 1896 POV with scaffolding questions William Jennings Bryan Election of 1896 POV with scaffolding questions Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: Why was the election of 1896 significant for shaping the economic direction of the United States during that period? Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
War of 1812 Snapshot Foldable Activity
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War of 1812 Snapshot Foldable Activity

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War of 1812 Snapshot Foldable Activity Booklet/Project FOR GOOGLE DRIVE Digital, 1:1, interactive Social Studies learning! Included in this product: • Cover Page • War of 1812 Snapshot Foldable Task Sheet and Reminders for students • Foldable template • War of 1812 Snapshot Foldable Rubric • Directions for teacher (to give to your students) with images The completed foldable images (to show you what the end result should be) Do your students LOVE the app Snapchat?? This popular foldable/project is a great way for them to create "snapshots" of the causes/effects of the War of 1812! Students will create a collection of snapshots from the study of the War of 1812. The snapshot foldable booklet will include: • Title and illustration on the cover • One “snapshot” that must include a COLORED ILLUSTRATION exemplifying a CAUSE of the War of 1812 • Two “snapshots” that must include COLORED ILLUSTRATIONS exemplifying two EFFECTS of the War of 1812 • Students will write a paragraph (at least 5 sentences) next to/under each image explaining the image and why it was a cause or effect of the War of 1812 • Illustration on the back page of your booklet that summarizes the War of 1812 This foldable project can be given as in an in-class assignment/assessment or a homework assignment. It is up to teacher's discretion. ★★Looking for my complete Thomas Jefferson/James Madison unit bundle for middle grades?! CLICK HERE! Digital Papers by Ashley Hughes KG Fonts © 2015 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Cold War Word Wall
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Cold War Word Wall

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Cold War Word Wall with Definitions and Images Included in this product: • Title page • 56 vocabulary words/terms/important people (30 pages) with images Terms include: Harry Truman Winston Churchill Iron Curtain Fair Deal Cold War Containment Communism Truman Doctrine NATO Warsaw Pact Berlin Airlift Mao Zedong 38th Parallel Blacklists Joseph McCarthy McCarthyism Closed Shop Stalemate Demilitarized Zone Arms Race Nuclear Summit Korean War and more! ★ This word wall is a great addition to any classroom or bulletin board! Each word can be cut out, laminated, and displayed in your classroom! © A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Articles of Confederation Vocabulary Matching Activity
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Articles of Confederation Vocabulary Matching Activity

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Articles of Confederation Vocabulary Matching Activity and Recording Sheet Included in this product: • Title page • 40 sets of vocabulary matching cards (words/terms/important people; some do not have image matches) including color sets and black and white (you don't have to use all the cards in your activity!) • Recording Sheet for student responses (can make enough copies for your students to record as many sets as you'd like) This set of 40 (plus black and white) vocabulary matching cards outlines the important people, terms, and events outlining the time of the Articles of Confederation. Vocabulary Matching Cards include: • Articles of Confederation • Bicameral • Great Compromise • New Jersey Plan • James Madison • Legislative Branch • and more! These cards are great for stations, centers, as an independent study tool, SCOOT and other cooperative learning activities. ★ You can find all my Articles of Confederation lessons and activities HERE! Digital Papers by Ashley Hughes Borders by I Teach What's Your Superpower KG Fonts © 2017 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Articles of Confederation Task Cards
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Articles of Confederation Task Cards

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Articles of Confederation Task Cards and Recording Sheet for Student Responses Buy the BUNDLE and SAVE!! •• This product is also included in the Articles of Confederation UNIT BUNDLE with BONUS card sets! •• Included in this product: • Title page • Full Set of 40 vocabulary words/terms/important people tasks cards in the form of a question • Answer Key Cards (you do not have to give these to students or you can after the activity) • Recording Sheet for student responses (can make enough copies for your students to answer as many questions as you'd like) This set of 40 task cards covers important people, terms, and events regarding the Articles of Confederation and the Constitutional Convention. These cards are great for stations, centers, as an independent study tool, SCOOT and other cooperative learning activities. ★★ Looking for the Articles of Confederation and Constitutional Convention Flash Cards? Find them HERE! ★ You can find all my Articles of Confederation/Constitutional Convention lessons and activities HERE! Digital Papers by Christi Fultz KG Fonts updated 012717 © 2014 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Articles of Confederation Snapshot Foldable Activity
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Articles of Confederation Snapshot Foldable Activity

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Articles of Confederation Snapshot Foldable Activity Included in this product: • Cover Page • Articles of Confederation Snapshot Foldable Task Sheet and Reminders for students • Foldable template • Articles of Confederation Snapshot Foldable Rubric • Directions for teacher (to give to your students) with images • The completed foldable images (to show you what the end result should be) Do your students LOVE the app Snapchat?? This popular foldable/project is a great way for them to create "snapshots" of the failures of the Articles of Confederation! Students will create a collection of snapshots from the study of the Articles of Confederation. The snapshot foldable booklet will include: • Title and illustration on the cover • Three “snapshots” that must include COLORED ILLUSTRATIONS exemplifying three failures of the Articles of Confederation • Students will write a paragraph (at least 5 sentences) next to/under each image explaining the image and details about the failure • Illustration on the back page of your booklet that exemplifies the Articles of Confederation This foldable project can be given as in an in-class assignment/assessment or a homework assignment. It is up to teacher's discretion. ★★Looking for my complete Articles of Confederation UNIT BUNDLE for middle grades?! CLICK HERE! Digital Papers by Ashley Hughes KG Fonts © 2016 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Constitution Task Cards - Black and White
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Constitution Task Cards - Black and White

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The Constitution Task Cards and Recording Sheet for Student Responses Black and White Included in this product: • Title page • Full Set of 27 vocabulary words/terms/important people tasks cards in the form of a question • Answer Key Cards (you do not have to give these to students or you can after the activity) • Recording Sheet for student responses (can make enough copies for your students to answer as many questions as you'd like) This set of 27 task cards covers important people, terms, and events regarding the Constitution and its six principles. These cards are great for stations, centers, as an independent study tool, SCOOT and other cooperative learning activities. ★ You can find all my Constitution/Government lessons and activities HERE! Digital Papers by Sonya DeHart KG Fonts © 2015 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
Constitution Vocabulary Matching Activity
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Constitution Vocabulary Matching Activity

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The Constitution Vocabulary Matching Activity and Recording Sheet Included in this product: • Title page • 33 sets of vocabulary matching cards (words/terms/important people; some do not have image matches) including color sets and black and white (you don't have to use all the cards in your activity!) • Recording Sheet for student responses (can make enough copies for your students to record as many sets as you'd like) This set of 33 (plus black and white) vocabulary matching cards outlines the important people, terms, and events outlining the time of The Constitution. Vocabulary Matching Cards include: • The Constitution • Bicameral • Legislative Branch • Executive Branch • Reserved Powers • Concurrent Powers • and more! These cards are great for stations, centers, as an independent study tool, SCOOT and other cooperative learning activities. ★ You can find all my Constitution lessons and activities HERE! Digital Papers by Ashley Hughes Borders by I Teach What's Your Superpower KG Fonts © 2017 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.