Frederick Douglass
A comprehensive multi-format resource on the life of Frederick Douglass, covering his biography, key facts, and legacy, for U.S. history / social studies instruction.
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A comprehensive multi-format resource on the life of Frederick Douglass, covering his biography, key facts, and legacy, for U.S. history / social studies instruction.
Comprehensive novel study guide for 'Freedom Train' by Dorothy Sterling (a biography of Harriet Tubman), combining chapter vocabulary, QAR-based comprehension questions, quizzes, and a final test, per the file's own teacher notes.
The French and Indian War: La Petite Guerre Lesson This is a dynamic educational resource that primarily targets grade 6 to 9 educators and is optimized for Social Studies teachers with a focus on World History.
This is a French and Indian War: Importance of Geography Lesson. This lesson and the activities focus on understanding the importance of lakes and rivers in the French and Indian War.
Gateway Arch National Park Geography Unit provides middle school students with a comprehensive study of this iconic landmark. The informative presentation guides learners through the park's history, geography, wildlife, and climate.
A scaffolded research-essay guide leading students through selecting a significant historical Georgia figure, researching, outlining, drafting and citing a 5-paragraph MLA-style research essay.
A reproducible history unit teaching the Gettysburg Address, Abraham Lincoln, and the Battle of Gettysburg through six paired narrative/review activities.
Great Basin National Park Geography Unit for Middle School Transport students to Nevada's Great Basin National Park with this comprehensive geography unit.
This comprehensive middle school geography unit engages students with the Great Sand Dunes National Park. The complete package includes a presentation, preview sheets, worksheets, a booklet, poster instructions, and presentation materials.
A comprehensive social studies eBook/guide exploring ancient Greek civilization, covering politics, war, religion, family life, education, economy, culture, science, philosophy, and its decline, with hands-on activities and discussion questions.
A teacher-led small-group project instructing students to research and build a physical illustrated timeline of major World War II events, including comparative Allied/Axis statistics.
Discover the wonders of Guadalupe Mountains National Park with this engaging geography unit for middle school students. The informative PowerPoint presentation brings the park to life through vivid images, maps, and facts about the…
Guided PowerPoint & Notes: Wizard of Oz and the Rise of Populism This is a well-designed educational resource that offers comprehensive insights into how the Wizard of Oz serves as an allegory for the rise of Populism and the Election of…
A three-part Halloween bundle: a 30-page Halloween coloring book, a 120-minute lesson plan teaching the history of Halloween (Samhain to modern trick-or-treating) with video-based activities and worksheets, and a companion 60-minute PowerPoint slideshow covering the same historical content with built-in quiz/vocabulary/gap-fill slides.
A 2-hour lesson plan built around the Disney film 'Full-Court Miracle' (2003) that connects the historical Hanukkah story of the Maccabees to modern themes of perseverance, faith, and teamwork through a basketball narrative.
Teach the evolution of jazz music through the Harlem Renaissance by having students listen to a sequence of music clips and describe each one's tone, rhythm, and style.
Build informational-text reading comprehension and summarizing skills about the Harlem Renaissance through a short reading passage, guided vocabulary fill-in-the-blank, and a structured written summary.
Hebrews and Judaism World History Unit This is an Hebrews and Judaism World History Unit that will provide students with resources from the beginning to end of a unit.
A hands-on history unit teaching students about the life of Henry Ford and the history of the automobile, particularly the Model T, through readings, activities, songs, and projects.
A faith-based (Christian/providential) high school unit study on the American Semiquincentennial (America's 250th anniversary), framing the nation's founding as a religious 'covenant of liberty,' with reading passage, vocabulary, writing prompts, note-taking sheets, and word puzzles.
History of Christianity Unit An all-encompassing teaching resource ideal for introducing students from grades 5 through 8 to the core beliefs, origin and gradual growth of Christianity.
Hot Springs National Park Geography Unit The Hot Springs National Park Geography Unit is a well-structured educational aid intended to make geography engaging and easy for middle school students (grades 6 to 9).
A 5-day, video- and reading-based novel study for 'Hurricane Heroes in Texas' (Magic Tree House #30), integrating chapter comprehension, vocabulary, and cross-curricular activities (art, social studies, science) around the 1900 Galveston hurricane.
Chapter comprehension pages and context-clue work give students a routine as they read I Survived the American Revolution, 1776. Exit quizzes and later vocabulary and spelling checks revisit the learning, while summary and reflection tasks ask for longer responses. Teacher answer material and a historical scavenger-hunt assessment support review and connections between the novel and its setting.