This activity examines the provisions of the Amnesty Act of 1872. Students will analyze the primary source document and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. Included in this resource: Remembering the Amnesty Act of 1872 primary source document with vocabulary Understanding the Amnesty Act of 1872 reading passage with scaffolding questions Answer key for teachers ★ Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2023 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.

This activity examines the social, political, and economics effects of the Reconstruction era. Students will apply their knowledge of social, political, or economic effects in a law or organization activity. Included in this resource: Effects of Reconstruction Activity 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! ★ Looking for the full lesson that also includes this activity? Find it here! SPE Effects Reconstruction ASSL ©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.

This activity examines the end of the Reconstruction era. Students will analyze the reading passage document and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. Included in this resource: The End of Reconstruction reading passage with scaffolding questions Withdrawal of Federal Troops Election Resolution Impact on African Americans Resurgence of Southern Control Answer key for teachers ★ 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.

Why did the Ku Klux Klan resort to violence and terror as a means to achieve their goals during the Reconstruction era? This activity examines the realities of the violence of the KKK. Students will analyze the reading passage and answer the corresponding scaffolding questions. Included in this resource: Violence of the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) reading passage with scaffolding questions Answer key for teachers ★ Please Note: I execute this lesson with my 8th grade honors students and my 11th grade gen-ed students. Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! This activity is also included in the full Reconstruction Realities lesson plan found here: Sharecropping, Education Viewpoints, Life for the formerly enslaved ASSL ©2023 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.

This activity explores and examines the background and impact of Sitting Bull. Students will analyze Sitting Bull’s life and point of view and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. Included in this resource: Sitting Bull POV with scaffolding questions “Spotlight On”: Sitting Bull 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.

This activity explores and examines the background and impact of Chief Joseph. Students will analyze Chief Joseph’s life and point of view and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. Included in this resource: Chief Joseph POV with scaffolding questions “Spotlight On”: Chief Joseph 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.

This activity explores and examines the background and impact of George Armstrong Custer, Custer’s Last Stand. Students will analyze Custer’s life and point of view and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. Included in this resource: Custer POV with scaffolding questions “Spotlight On”: George Armstrong Custer 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.

This activity explores and examines the background and impact of Geronimo. Students will analyze Geronimo’s life and point of view and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. Included in this resource: Geronimo POV with scaffolding questions “Spotlight On”: Geronimo 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.

This activity explores and examines the background and impact of Crazy Horse. Students will analyze Crazy Horse’s life and point of view and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. Included in this resource: Crazy Horse POV with scaffolding questions “Spotlight On”: Crazy Horse 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.

Articles of Confederation and Constitutional Convention Unit Peanuts Gang Explain the Constitutional Convention Aim: How was the U.S. Constitution born? Buy the BUNDLE and SAVE!! •• This product is also included in the Articles of Confederation UNIT BUNDLE! •• Included in this product: • Title page • Chronological Guided Video Questions corresponding with "This Is America, Charlie Brown: Birth of the Constitution" (25 minutes) Students will watch and learn about the Constitutional Convention from Charles Schultz's Peanuts Gang ★★ Note: The video clip is not bundled with this lesson. It is not mine to sell! ★ This video is what I show my students to get started with the Constitutional Convention. It is a great and fun introduction. I usually break the lesson into two days: We watch half the video and talk about the questions together on each day. Differentiation: cooperative (may work with a partner according to teacher's discretion for questions) Digital Paper by Christi Fultz KG Fonts © 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.

Five Themes of Geography TASK CARDS and Recording Sheet for Student Responses FOR GOOGLE CLASSROOM Included in this resource: • Title page • Full Set of 9 geography 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 9 task cards covers the five themes of geography and theme-specific questions. These cards are great for stations, centers, as an independent study tool, SCOOT and other cooperative learning activities. ★ You can find all my Geography lessons and activities HERE! ★★ Looking for the pen and paper, hard-copy version of this resource? Find it here! Five Themes of Geography Task Cards ASSL Digital, 1:1, interactive Social Studies learning! Map clip art by Kerri's Art Corner Digital Papers by Lovin Lit KG Fonts © 2012 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.

George Washington and John Adams Unit George Washington and John Adams Unit Assessment for A Social Studies Life's New Nation Unit FOR GOOGLE CLASSROOM This test/exam includes: • Multiple Choice Questions • Matching for Understanding • Constructed Response Questions • Answer Key for Teachers ★★ Looking for The New Nation unit and individual lessons? Find them HERE. ★★ Looking for the pen and paper, hard-copy version of this resource? Find it here! New Nation Unit Assessment ASSL Clipart by Educlips Digital Papers by Ashley Hughes © 2012 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.

George Washington and John Adams Unit Review Packet for A Social Studies Life's George Washington and John Adams Unit FOR GOOGLE DRIVE This review packet includes questions on: • Precedents of George Washington • Washington's Cabinet • Hamilton's Financial Plan • National Bank • Strict vs. Loose Interpretation of the Constitution • Whiskey vs. Shays' Rebellion • Federalists vs. Democratic-Republicans • Washington's Farewell Address • The Northwest Territory • XYZ Affair • Alien & Sedition Acts to prepare for: The New Nation! Quiz/Test/Exam/Assessment ★★ Looking for the pen and paper, hard-copy version of this resource? Find it here! New Nation Review ASSL Digital Papers by Ashley Hughes KG Fonts © 2012 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 Unit Test for A Social Studies Life's Constitution Unit Sometimes, you just have to give your students a formal assessment. This is a differentiated test that includes: • Multiple Choice Questions • Matching for Understanding • Principles of the Constitution Scenarios • Identifying the different powers of Federalism • Who Am I? {Matching various leaders pictures with their names} • Constructed Response Question • Answer Sheet for Students • Answer Key for Teachers **Updated with President Trump ★★ Looking for A Social Studies Life's Constitution unit and individual lessons? Find them here. Buy the BUNDLE and SAVE!! •• This product is also included in the Constitution UNIT BUNDLE! •• Patriotic Papers and Stars by Ashley Hughes © 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.

Constitution Unit Test for A Social Studies Life's Constitution Unit FOR GOOGLE DRIVE Digital, 1:1, interactive, Social Studies learning! Sometimes, you just have to give your students a formal assessment. This is a differentiated test that includes: • Multiple Choice Questions • Matching for Understanding • Principles of the Constitution Scenarios • Identifying the different powers of Federalism • Who Am I? {Matching various leaders pictures with their names} • Constructed Response Question • Answer Sheet for Students • Answer Key for Teachers **Updated with President Trump ★★ Looking for A Social Studies Life's Constitution unit and individual lessons? Find them here. ★★ Looking for the printable, pen and paper version of this resource? Find it here! Constitution Unit Test ASSL •• Patriotic Papers and Stars by Ashley Hughes © 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 and Constitutional Convention Articles of Confederation - Types of Governments Aim: Why do we need a government? What types of government are there? Buy the BUNDLE and SAVE!! •• This product is also included in the Articles of Confederation UNIT BUNDLE! •• Included in this product: • Title page • Create your own government Do Now/Motivation activity • The Need for Government reading passage with scaffolding questions • Types of Government reading passage with application activity • Application/Higher Order Thinking/Closing questions • Answer Key for Teachers Students will research the definition of and reasons for government within a nation; first by creating their own government & discussing in a whole-group setting; activity and discussion of need for government and types of governments: direct democracy, limited monarchy, aristocracy, dictatorship, oligarchy, representative democracy, absolute monarchy Adheres to Social Studies Common Core Standards - research, application, literacy, vocabulary Differentiation: cooperative (may work with a partner according to teacher's discretion for questions or application activities) Digital Paper by Christi Fultz Clipart by Educlips © 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.

Indian/Native Americans Removal Writing Assignment FOR GOOGLE CLASSROOM Included in this resource: • Cover Page • Writing Assignment Task Questions (2) • Space(s) for student writing and drawing • Rubric Students will answer one of the two task questions assigned. They will place themselves in an imaginative situation and discuss the circumstances, outcome, and feeling, as though they are in that situation themselves. They will use their knowledge of the Indian Removal Act and Native American movement to the west as well as their knowledge of Social Studies task writing. Adheres to Social Studies Common Core Standards - research, application, literacy, vocabulary, creating arguments with evidence Differentiation: students argue their opinions using relevant examples and details from their knowledge of social studies. ★ You can find all my Age of Jackson Unit lessons and activities HERE. ★★ Looking for the pen and paper, hard-copy version of this resource? Find it here! Native American Removal Writing Assignment ASSL Digital, 1:1, interactive Social Studies learning! Digital Papers by Ashley Hughes KG Fonts © 2012 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 Word Wall with Definitions Included in this product: • Title page • 27 vocabulary words/terms/important people (15 pages) with definitions ★Terms include: Preamble Six Principles of the Constitution Popular Sovereignty Republicanism Limited Government Federalism Enumerated Powers Reserved Powers Concurrent Powers Separation of Powers Checks and Balances Legislative Branch Executive Branch Judicial Branch Individual Rights Living Constitution Flexibility Amend Implied Powers Seven Hats of the President Chief Diplomat Commander in Chief Head of State Chief Legislator Chief Executive Economic Chief Political Party Chief ★ 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! Buy the BUNDLE and SAVE!! •• This product is also included in the Constitution UNIT BUNDLE with BONUS card sets! •• Digital Papers by Ashley Hughes KG Fonts © 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.

Constitution Word Wall with Definitions Black and White Included in this product: • Title page • 27 vocabulary words/terms/important people (15 pages) with definitions ★Terms include: Preamble Six Principles of the Constitution Popular Sovereignty Republicanism Limited Government Federalism Enumerated Powers Reserved Powers Concurrent Powers Separation of Powers Checks and Balances Legislative Branch Executive Branch Judicial Branch Individual Rights Living Constitution Flexibility Amend Implied Powers Seven Hats of the President Chief Diplomat Commander in Chief Head of State Chief Legislator Chief Executive Economic Chief Political Party Chief ★ This word wall is a great addition to any classroom or bulletin board! Each word can be printed on brightly colored paper, cut out, laminated, and displayed in your classroom! 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.

United States Constitution Unit Constitution Word Wall without definitions Black and White Included in this product: • Title page • 27 vocabulary words/terms/important people (15 pages without definitions) ★Terms include: Preamble Six Principles of the Constitution Popular Sovereignty Republicanism Limited Government Federalism Enumerated Powers Reserved Powers Concurrent Powers Separation of Powers Checks and Balances Legislative Branch Executive Branch Judicial Branch Individual Rights Living Constitution Flexibility Amend Implied Powers Seven Hats of the President Chief Diplomat Commander in Chief Head of State Chief Legislator Chief Executive Economic Chief Political Party Chief ★ This word wall is a great addition to any classroom or bulletin board! Each word can be printed on brightly colored paper, cut out, laminated, and displayed in your classroom! 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.