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$1.00Buy NowA Day in History – Investigation Station is a series of fun sleuthing research activities based on a single event on a specific day in history! This investigation centers around the establishment of the U.S. Treasury Department in 1789. Exploration ideas include investigating the first Secretary of Treasury, the history of the treasury building and the duties and functions of the department.
Students will learn about an event and be given several topics from which to choose to ‘investigate’. After some exploration, students are asked to write what they have discovered and name used sources.
So…with each lesson, students will:
▪ (Read) Learn one ‘On this Day in History’ fact.
▪ (Investigate) Take a related topic and explore it through the use of different forms of media (i.e. books, internet).
▪ (Write) Summarize and write what they have discovered. This also should include the recording of sources. -
$1.50Buy NowHelp your students understand the Electoral College and how it functions in the democratic process of electing a United States president. This resource explains the process, how electors are chosen, how many electors represent each state, what happens on election day as well as January 6th, the amendment that implemented the Electoral College and more.
After students read the passage, they will answer 7 multiple choice, 1 true/false and 2 short answer questions. Answer key provided.
Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level: 5.91
Fry Readability Grade Level: 6 -
$4.99Buy NowYour students want to learn and they love when given a chance to take charge of their learning! That is why I’ve created this U.S. Elections themed resource that will give them the opportunities they need to take charge, make decisions, collaborate and learn…all while creating a wonderful project! This resource will give the students the opportunity to learn about different aspects of U.S. elections (whether local or national) and at the same time give them choices as to what they want (or need) to focus on. It will also give them the opportunity to choose how they want to work (alone or in a group) and how they present their findings (notebooking or lapbooking).
Of course, if you as the teacher, want (or need) to assign specifics and give them less control, you can do that as well. This resource is flexible!
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$1.00Buy NowOne page form on which students can write a report on the U.S. Constitution as well as list sources used.
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$4.99Buy NowAn interactive learning resource, this United States Constitution Lapbook will help students gain an good understanding of our country’s foundational document!
See details below for more information.
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$1.99Buy NowWhether it is an election year or not, if you are studying the U.S. Electoral College, this is a great resource for your classroom.
Suggestions for Use:
* If it is an election year, you can assign it for students to complete on election night.
* Not an election year? You can still use it! Simply assign students to complete the assignment for a specific presidential election.
* Study a variety of past presidential elections in U.S. History and how the electoral college voted! This would be a wonderful cooperative groups activity where each group completed (and reported their findings) on a different election. -
$2.00Buy Now11 slide PowerPoint to help students learn etiquette basics for the American flag.
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$1.00Buy NowThis resource is a one page b/w poster of the Preamble of the United States Constitution.
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$3.00Buy NowThis resource is a complete transcript of the United States Constitution including amendments 1 – 27. It is b/w (print and go) and in 23 pages in length.
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$3.99Buy NowStudying the U.S. Presidents? Whether you are looking to do a year long study on the U.S. Presidents, teach American Government or want to add something to your lesson plans around Presidents Day, these fact / info cards will be perfect for your classroom!
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$2.50Buy NowHere are three informational articles that will help students learn about the U.S. Election process, specifically how votes are counted, primaries and caucuses as well as what is Super Tuesday. After reading each, students understanding / comprehension will be assess through two worksheets (for each article). The worksheets are multiple choice and short answer. Answer keys provided.
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$2.50Buy NowThis resource, Symbols of the U.S.A. – U.S. History Informational Text, has FIVE parts: The Statue of Liberty, The Liberty Bell, The Great Seal, The Bald Eagle and The American Flag.
In each section, students will have one page of informational text and then 2 pages to assess understanding / comprehension through multiple choice questions and writing prompt page. Answer Keys provided.
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$4.00Buy Now32 slide PowerPoint to help students learn how to correctly display and honor the United States Flag.
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$1.99Buy NowThis resource includes 5 Code Word puzzles with a U.S. Presidents theme! Will challenge students’ critical thinking skills as they attempt to complete each puzzle with the names of Presidents. Fun puzzles for any classroom, especially a U.S. History or Government class. Use anytime of the year, or for Presidents’ Day. Great time filler too!
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$1.50Buy NowIn the United States, National Flag Day is celebrated on June 14. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777 by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. This informational text article will help 6th-7th grade students learn about this day set aside to recognize national flag, how it came about and facts about the U.S. flag. To assess reading comprehension and understanding, there is a short answer worksheet for students to complete after reading the text. Answer key provided.
Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level: 5.7
Grade level: Sixth Grade
The Coleman-Liau Index: 7
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$1.50Buy NowThis resource includes informational text (1 page) about the U.S. Constitution. It includes a brief history of the document, the basics of what it accomplishes and the intent behind it. The 2nd page includes 5 multiple choice questions. The 3rd includes 5 short answer questions. Answer Key provided.
Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level: 6.0
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$3.00Buy NowTeaching about U.S. elections? These colorful 5 election posters are packed with information about our government’s election process! Designed for 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grades.
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$9.99Buy NowThis resource is a 278 page student text on American Government.
Units include:
- Structure and Function
- Foundations of American Government
- The Federal System
- The Three Branches
- Influencing Government
- Civil Rights
- Government Transformation (20s-30s)
- Domestic Policy and Foreign Affairs
- The Politics of Democracy
- Personal Involvement
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$1.99Buy NowThis resource includes 5 Word Search puzzles with a U.S. Presidents theme! Includes presidents up through Donald Trump. Words may be hidden horizontally, diagonally, vertically, forwards and backwards.
Fun puzzles for any classroom, especially a U.S. History or Government class. Use anytime of the year, or for Presidents’ Day. Great time filler too!
