I create high-quality, ready-to-use digital educational materials for teachers who want to save hours of time and effort. I've been fortunate enough to teach social studies for the last 19 years at a large, diverse public high school, and I love using that experience to help as many teachers and students as I can.
I create high-quality, ready-to-use digital educational materials for teachers who want to save hours of time and effort. I've been fortunate enough to teach social studies for the last 19 years at a large, diverse public high school, and I love using that experience to help as many teachers and students as I can.
Easily track student attendance all year with this editable attendance tracker! Just enter the start date, and the entire calendar auto-fills—no manual date entry needed. Dropdown menus make attendance recording quick and accurate, while automatic absence and tardy calculations keep you organized. Perfect for all teachers and administrators!
Why You’ll Love This Attendance Tracker:
Customizable Start Date – Works for any school year!
Automatic Date Adjustments – Enter the first day, and all dates update instantly.
Quick Attendance Dropdowns – Select Present, Absent, Tardy, or Off (No School).
Auto-Calculates Totals – Absences and tardies update instantly.
User-Friendly Design – Clickable cells display helpful instructions.
Printable & Organized – Prints two weeks per page with frozen student rosters.
Multi-Class Support – Track attendance for up to 8 classes with 33 students each.
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Designed for all teachers and school administrators, thiseditable attendance sheet is your all-in-one solution for keeping attendance records digital, printable, and stress-free!
File Format: Excel (Editable)
Instant Download – Start tracking attendance today!
51şÚÁĎ & Usage Statement:
This digital resource is my intellectual property, and all rights are reserved. Purchase of this product grants the buyer a single license for personal classroom use only. It may not be resold, distributed, or posted online in whole or in part without prior written permission.
Engage your students with this Montgomery Bus Boycott Gallery Walk activity, featuring powerful primary sources, thought-provoking prompts, and a versatile visual timer for seamless classroom management. Using this Gallery Walk resource and visual timer, students will analyze powerful visuals, documents, and prompts, including Rosa Parks’ arrest report, articles about the Supreme Court ruling desegregating bus transportation, and photographs of segregation and integration.
Designed to develop critical thinking and primary source analysis skills, this resource is perfect for Black History Month or any unit on the Civil Rights Movement.
What’s Included (in a downloadable .zip file):
8 Station Pages: Each features a document/visual related to the Montgomery Bus Boycott, and a student-friendly prompt. (MS Word format)
Student Response Sheets: Preformatted sheets for recording answers to each prompt, complete with reflection questions to encourage deeper understanding.
Teacher Instructions: Detailed guidance for setting up and running the activity, making it stress-free for teachers of all experience levels.
Visual Timer: A fully adjustable PowerPoint timer with 8 timing options (15 seconds to 10 minutes). Easily reset and switch between options for smooth station transitions.
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Slides/Pages: 25 total (11 slides, 14 pages)
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How to Use This Resource:
Set up each station with the provided materials.
Use the visual timer to keep students on track and engaged.
Encourage reflection and discussion with the included prompts and response sheets.
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Why You’ll Love It:
Flexible for stand-alone lessons or enrichment activities.
Printable station materials make setup quick and easy.
The visual timer is a versatile tool that can be used for station rotations, timed quizzes, group work, and more.
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51şÚÁĎ/Usage Statement:
This digital resource is my intellectual property, and all rights are reserved. Purchase of this product grants the buyer a single license for personal classroom use only. It may not be resold, distributed, or posted online in whole or in part without prior written permission.
Engage your US History students with this Japanese Internment Camps gallery walk activity, complete with an easy-to-use visual timer. FDR’s internment of Japanese Americans during WW2 will be analyzed by students during this activity using primary source documents including Executive Order 9066, maps of camp locations, photo of the internee experience, along with speeches and statistics.
Perfect for any unit on World War 2 or civil liberties, these resources focus on using collaboration and reflection to develop primary source analysis, synthesis and critical thinking skills.
What’s Included (in a downloadable .zip file):
8 Station Pages: Each station includes a document/visual and a thought-provoking prompt related to Japanese Internment, from Executive Order 9066 to the Civil Liberties Act of 1988.
Student Response Sheets: Preformatted sheets for recording answers to each prompt, complete with reflection questions to encourage deeper understanding.
Teacher Instructions: Detailed guidance for setting up and running the activity, making it stress-free for teachers of all experience levels.
Visual Timer: A fully adjustable PowerPoint timer with 8 timing options (15 seconds to 10 minutes). Easily reset and switch between options for smooth station transitions.
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Slides/Pages: 25 total (11 slides, 14 pages)
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How to Use This Resource:
Set up each station with the provided materials.
Use the visual timer to keep students on track and engaged.
Encourage reflection and discussion with the included prompts and response sheets.
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Why You’ll Love It:
Flexible for stand-alone lessons or enrichment activities.
Printable station materials make setup quick and easy.
The visual timer is a versatile tool that can be used for station rotations, timed quizzes, group work, and more.
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51şÚÁĎ/Usage Statement:
This digital resource is my intellectual property, and all rights are reserved. Purchase of this product grants the buyer a single license for personal classroom use only. It may not be resold, distributed, or posted online in whole or in part without prior written permission.
Captivate your US History students with this Underground Railroad Gallery Walk with a flexible visual timer. Harriet Tubman and the effort to help slaves escape on the Underground Railroad are highlighted and analyzed in this engaging activity through a series of primary source documents, visuals and thought-provoking prompts. It is designed to foster critical thinking, primary source analysis skills and help students develop a full understanding of the historical significance of the Underground Railroad.
This activity encourages students to understand the risks and strategies involved in the Underground Railroad, and explore the historical significance of figures like Harriet Tubman. Perfect for a 45–50-minute class period, it’s also adaptable for longer or shorter time frames.
What’s Included (in a downloadable .zip file):
8 Station Pages: Each station features a unique primary source, such as paintings, maps, newspaper clippings, and more. Prompts challenge students to analyze and connect with the history of the Underground Railroad, including figures like Harriet Tubman.
Student Response Sheets: Preformatted sheets for recording answers to each prompt, complete with reflection questions to encourage deeper understanding.
Teacher Instructions: Detailed guidance for setting up and running the activity, making it stress-free for teachers of all experience levels.
Visual Timer: A fully adjustable PowerPoint timer with 8 timing options (15 seconds to 10 minutes). Easily reset and switch between options for smooth station transitions.
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Slides/Pages: 25 total (11 slides, 14 pages)
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How to Use This Resource:
Set up each station with the provided materials.
Use the visual timer to keep students on track and engaged.
Encourage reflection and discussion with the included prompts and response sheets.
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Why You’ll Love It:
Flexible for stand-alone lessons or enrichment activities.
Printable station materials make setup quick and easy.
The visual timer is a versatile tool that can be used for station rotations, timed quizzes, group work, and more.
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This Underground Railroad Gallery Walk is ideal for helping students connect with history while honing analytical and collaborative skills. Add this resource to your toolkit today!
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51şÚÁĎ/Usage Statement:
This digital resource is my intellectual property, and all rights are reserved. Purchase of this product grants the buyer a single license for personal classroom use only. It may not be resold, distributed, or posted online in whole or in part without prior written permission.
Simplify classroom management with these versatile visual timers, perfect for station rotation slides, bellwork, quizzes, & group activities. With 8 different preset visual timers in one PowerPoint resource, you can select whatever time limit best fits your purposes (from 15 seconds to 5 minutes). Easily reset or switch between time limits with a click, ensuring smooth transitions during any activity.
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What’s Included:
PowerPoint Visual Timer: 8 preset options—15 seconds, 30 seconds, 45 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, 3 minutes, 5 minutes, and 10 minutes. PowerPoint file is contained in a .zip file.
Ease of Use: Quick reset functionality and seamless transitions between time options for a hassle-free classroom experience.
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Teaching Focus:
This flexible timer enhances organization and engagement in a variety of classroom settings:
Station Rotation: Keep students on schedule as they move between tasks.
Timed Bellwork or Quizzes: Maintain focus during brief, time-limited activities.
Collaborative Group Work: Manage discussions or brainstorming sessions with clear time limits.
And More: Ideal for any activity where timing is essential!
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Why You’ll Love It:
Helps maintain classroom efficiency and focus.
Adaptable for teachers of all grade levels and subjects.
Printable and digital-friendly for quick access.
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51şÚÁĎ Information:
This digital resource is my intellectual property, and all rights are reserved. Purchase of this product grants the buyer a single license for personal classroom use only. It may not be resold, distributed, or posted online in whole or in part without prior written permission.
Explore the struggles of the Dust Bowl with this no-prep Dust Bowl lesson plan for US History students designed for grades 7-12. Engaging and content-rich, this no-prep resource provides everything needed to effectively teach this significant part of the Great Depression.
Lesson Contains (in a downloadable .zip file):
Visually Engaging Presentation: 13 PowerPoint slides to guide content delivery
Guided Notes: Fill-in-the-blank notes to reinforce key concepts
Teacher’s Guide to Guided Notes: Completed version for easy reference
Student Quiz: 4 multiple-choice questions to assess comprehension
Teacher Answer Key: Ensure quick and accurate grading
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Topics Covered:
Definition and geographic location of the Dust Bowl
Causes: unwise farming techniques, overplowing, lack of crop rotation, and severe drought
Devastating effects of dust storms on farmland and daily life
Economic impact: farm foreclosures and financial hardships
The Dust Bowl Migration: hardships faced by migrants, government refugee camps, and lack of jobs and housing
The atmosphere of desperation and struggle during this era
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Slides/Pages: 17 total (13 slides, 4 pages)
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Why Teachers Love This Dust Bowl Lesson Plan:
Content-rich: Offers in-depth detail on the background, course and impacts of the Dust Bowl.
Perfect for any teacher: Ready-to-use materials ideal for both experienced teachers and substitutes.
Ideal for virtual classrooms: Fully adaptable to online teaching platforms with minimal preparation needed.
Time-saving: All resources are packaged together, allowing for flexible teaching with minimal prep work.
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51şÚÁĎ & Usage Statement:
This digital resource is my intellectual property, and all rights are reserved. Purchase of this product grants the buyer a single license for personal classroom use only. It may not be resold, distributed, or posted online in whole or in part without prior written permission.
Explore the era of Prohibition with this no-prep Prohibition lesson plan, designed for US History students in grades 7-12. Students will examine the 18th Amendment, the challenges of enforcing Prohibition, the rise of speakeasies and bootlegging, the influence of organized crime figures like Al Capone, and the repeal of Prohibition with the 21st Amendment. This engaging resource simplifies instruction and ensures an in-depth understanding of this pivotal period in 1920s American history.
Lesson Contains (in a downloadable .zip file):
PowerPoint Presentation – 14 visually engaging slides for content delivery
Student Guided Notes – Fill-in-the-blank format to reinforce key concepts
Teacher Version of Notes – Complete with all answers filled in
Student Quiz – 4 multiple-choice questions to assess comprehension
Teacher Quiz Key – Includes correct answers for quick grading
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Topics Covered:
Definition of Prohibition and the Prohibition Era
The 18th Amendment and government efforts to enforce it
Speakeasies, bootlegging, and homemade alcohol
The rise of organized crime and its impact on society
The 21st Amendment and the repeal of Prohibition
Contrasts between rural and urban attitudes toward Prohibition
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Slides/Pages: 18 total (14 slides, 4 pages)
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Why You’ll Love This Resource:
No prep required – Perfect for any teacher, regardless of familiarity with the topic
Ideal for 45-50 minute class periods – Easily adjustable for longer or shorter lessons
Digital & Printable – Flexible for in-person, virtual, or hybrid learning environments
Get your students engaged with this comprehensive Prohibition lesson today!
51şÚÁĎ & Usage Statement:
This digital resource is my intellectual property, and all rights are reserved. Purchase of this product grants the buyer a single license for personal classroom use only. It may not be resold, distributed, or posted online in whole or in part without prior written permission.
This Great Depression lesson plan for US History students covers many difficulties Americans faced in the 1930s during the Depression, including bank failures, unemployment and the development of the Dust Bowl. Students will learn about the Stock Market Crash, bank runs, the development of “Hoovervilles”, as well as the Dust Bowl migration. It is intended to be ready-to-use for any teacher regardless of their prior experience with the content. This lesson plan is typically intended for a 45-to-50-minute class period, though it can be easily adjusted for time.
Lesson Contains (in a downloadable .zip file):
Daily Slides PowerPoint Presentation: Visually engaging slides for easy content delivery.
Student Guided Notes (MS Word): Fill-in-the-blank style notes for active student participation.
Teacher Guided Notes (MS Word): Fully completed answer key for easy reference.
Multiple-Choice Quiz (Student Version) (MS Word): Six-question quiz for assessment, pre-test, exit slip, or review.
Multiple-Choice Quiz (Teacher Version) (MS Word): Includes all correct answers for quick grading.
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Topics Covered:
The Great Stock Market Crash
Impact of the Crash on investors and the stock market
Impact of the Crash on banks (bank runs and bank failures, lost deposits/savings)
Rising unemployment
Homelessness and “Hoovervilles”
Breadlines and soup kitchens
The Dust Bowl (meaning, causes, impacts)
The Dust Bowl migration
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Slides/Pages: 27 total (23 slides, 4 pages)
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Why Teachers Love This Resource:
Extremely content-rich—provides all the details you need for an engaging class.
Perfect for any teacher, regardless of experience.
Substitute-friendly—comprehensive, no-prep materials included.
Excellent for virtual learning—fully compatible with digital platforms.
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51şÚÁĎ/Usage Statement:
This digital resource is my intellectual property, and all rights are reserved. Purchase of this product grants the buyer a single license for personal classroom use only. It may not be resold, distributed, or posted online in whole or in part without prior written permission.
This US History lesson plan on the 2nd Industrial Revolution focuses on the rise of corporations and their use of horizontal integration and vertical integration methods. This content is intended to be taught during a standard 45-to-50-minute class period, though it can easily be lengthened to two class periods or shortened for time purposes.
Lesson Contains (in a downloadable .zip file):
- Daily Slides PowerPoint Presentation entitled “
- Student Guided Notes (MS Word): Fill-in-the-blank style notes for active student participation.
- Teacher Guided Notes (MS Word): Fully completed answer key for easy reference.
- Multiple-Choice Quiz (Student Version) (MS Word): Six-question quiz for assessment, pre-test, exit slip, or review.
- Multiple-Choice Quiz (Teacher Version) (MS Word): Includes all correct answers for quick grading.
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Topics Covered:
- Basics info on corporations: definition, comparisons with sole proprietorships
- Corporate stockholders and the purpose of a stock market
- Main advantages of setting up a corporation
- Horizontal integration
- Vertical integration
- Influence of laissez-faire economic policy during the 2nd Industrial Revolution
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Slides/Pages: 21 total (17 slides, 4 pages)
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Why Teachers Love This Resource:
- Extremely content-rich—provides all the details you need for an engaging class.
- Perfect for any teacher, regardless of experience.
- Substitute-friendly—comprehensive, no-prep materials included.
- Excellent for virtual learning—fully compatible with digital platforms.
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51şÚÁĎ/Usage Statement:
This digital resource is my intellectual property, and all rights are reserved. Purchase of this product grants the buyer a single license for personal classroom use only. It may not be resold, distributed, or posted online in whole or in part without prior written permission.
This US History lesson plan addresses Black History by focusing on the contributions of Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois to Black America during the 2nd Industrial Revolution (“Gilded Age”) of the late 19th/early 20th century. It is intended to be ready-to-use for any teacher regardless of their prior experience with the content. This lesson plan is excellent for use during Black History Month, and is typically intended for a 45-to-50-minute class period, though it can be easily adjusted for time.
Lesson Contains (in a downloadable .zip file):
- Daily Slides PowerPoint Presentation: Visually engaging slides for easy content delivery.
- Student Guided Notes (MS Word): Fill-in-the-blank style notes for active student participation.
- Teacher Guided Notes (MS Word): Fully completed answer key for easy reference.
- Multiple-Choice Quiz (Student Version) (MS Word): Six-question quiz for assessment, pre-test, exit slip, or review.
- Multiple-Choice Quiz (Teacher Version) (MS Word): Includes all correct answers for quick grading.
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Topics Covered:
- Booker T. Washington (background, beliefs)
- Tuskegee Institute
- “Atlanta Compromise” speech
- W.E.B. Du Bois (background, beliefs)
- “Talented Tenth”
- Niagara Movement
- formation of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (N.A.A.C.P.)
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Slides/Pages: 22 (18 slides, 4 pages)
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Why Teachers Love This Resource:
- Extremely content-rich—provides all the details you need for an engaging class.
- Perfect for any teacher, regardless of experience.
- Substitute-friendly—comprehensive, no-prep materials included.
- Excellent for virtual learning—fully compatible with digital platforms.
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51şÚÁĎ/Usage Statement:
This digital resource is my intellectual property, and all rights are reserved. Purchase of this product grants the buyer a single license for personal classroom use only. It may not be resold, distributed, or posted online in whole or in part without prior written permission.
Engage your students with this Missouri Compromise Lesson Plan exploring sectionalism, westward expansion & early attempts by North and South to compromise over slavery. This no-prep resource provides all the materials you need to effectively teach this pivotal topic in U.S. history.
Lesson Contains (in a downloadable .zip file):
- Daily Slides PowerPoint Presentation
- Student Guided Notes (MS Word): Fill-in-the-blank style notes for active student participation.
- Teacher Guided Notes (MS Word): Fully completed answer key for easy reference.
- Multiple-Choice Quiz (Student Version) (MS Word): One-page quiz for assessment, pre-test, exit slip, or review.
- Multiple-Choice Quiz (Teacher Version) (MS Word): Includes all correct answers for quick grading.
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Topics Covered:
- History of division between northern and southern states over slavery
- Balance of power between free and slave states established by the U.S. Constitution
- Impact of the Louisiana Purchase on westward expansion and the slavery question
- North-South conflict over Missouri’s admission as a slave state
- Key elements of the Missouri Compromise, including the line drawn to settle future disputes
- Why the Missouri Compromise was a temporary solution to the slavery question
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Slides/Pages: 16 total (12 slides, 4 pages)
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Why Teachers Love This Resource:
- Extremely content-rich—provides all the details you need for an engaging class.
- Perfect for any teacher, regardless of experience.
- Substitute-friendly—comprehensive, no-prep materials included.
- Excellent for virtual learning—fully compatible with digital platforms.
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51şÚÁĎ/Usage Statement:
This digital resource is my intellectual property, and all rights are reserved. Purchase of this product grants the buyer a single license for personal classroom use only. It may not be resold, distributed, or posted online in whole or in part without prior written permission.
This US History lesson plan on the 2nd Industrial Revolution covers the meaning of the term “Gilded Age” and focuses on beliefs like Social Darwinism and the Gospel of Wealth, which were often promoted by the wealthy during this time period. It is intended to be ready-to-use for any teacher regardless of their prior experience with the content. This lesson plan is typically intended for a 45-to-50min class period, though it can be easily adjusted for time.
Lesson Contains (in a downloadable .zip file):
- Daily Slides PowerPoint Presentation: Visually engaging slides for easy content delivery.
- Student Guided Notes (MS Word): Fill-in-the-blank style notes for active student participation.
- Teacher Guided Notes (MS Word): Fully completed answer key for easy reference.
- Multiple-Choice Quiz (Student Version) (MS Word): Six-question quiz for assessment, pre-test, exit slip, or review.
- Multiple-Choice Quiz (Teacher Version) (MS Word): Includes all correct answers for quick grading.
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Topics Covered:
- Gilded Age origin and meaning
- Income inequality in the 2nd Industrial Revolution
- Social Darwinism
- Gospel of Wealth
- Complex legacy of industrialists like Andrew Carnegie and John Rockefeller
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Slides/Pages: 20 (16 slides, 4 pages)
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Why Teachers Love This Resource:
- Extremely content-rich—provides all the details you need for an engaging class.
- Perfect for any teacher, regardless of experience.
- Substitute-friendly—comprehensive, no-prep materials included.
- Excellent for virtual learning—fully compatible with digital platforms.
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51şÚÁĎ/Usage Statement:
This digital resource is my intellectual property, and all rights are reserved. Purchase of this product grants the buyer a single license for personal classroom use only. It may not be resold, distributed, or posted online in whole or in part without prior written permission.
Explore one of the most pivotal moments in American history with this content-rich American Civil War lesson plan on the Dred Scott v. Sandford Supreme Court decision. Perfect for a single 45-50 minute class period or adaptable for longer sessions, this lesson examines how the ruling deepened the sectional crisis between the North and South, setting the stage for the American Civil War.
Lesson Contains (in a downloadable .zip file):
Daily Slides PowerPoint Presentation entitled “Dred Scott v. Sandford: A Low Point in Supreme Court History”.
Student Guided Notes (MS Word): Fill-in-the-blank style notes for active student participation.
Teacher Guided Notes (MS Word): Fully completed answer key for easy reference.
Multiple-Choice Quiz (Student Version) (MS Word): Six-question quiz for assessment, pre-test, exit slip, or review.
Multiple-Choice Quiz (Teacher Version) (MS Word): Includes all correct answers for quick grading.
Topics Covered:
Dred Scott: His life, background, and legal fight for freedom
John Sandford: His role and perspective in the case
Supreme Court Decision: Details of the ruling and its reasoning
Reactions: How the North and South responded to the decision
Impact on Sectionalism: Escalation of the crisis between the states
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Slides/Pages: 14 slides, 4 pages
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Why Teachers Love This Resource:
Extremely content-rich—provides all the details you need for an engaging class.
Perfect for any teacher, regardless of experience.
Substitute-friendly—comprehensive, no-prep materials included.
Excellent for virtual learning—fully compatible with digital platforms.
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51şÚÁĎ/Usage Statement:
This digital resource is my intellectual property, and all rights are reserved. Purchase of this product grants the buyer a single license for personal classroom use only. It may not be resold, distributed, or posted online in whole or in part without prior written permission.
Teach the Great Migration with this engaging, no-prep Great Migration lesson plan! Perfect for Black History, U.S. History, and social studies classrooms, this lesson explores the causes, impacts, and historical significance of one of the largest internal migrations in American history.
Lesson Contains (in a downloadable .zip file):
- Daily Slides PowerPoint Presentation: Visually engaging slides for easy content delivery.
- Student Guided Notes (MS Word): Fill-in-the-blank style notes for active student participation.
- Teacher Guided Notes (MS Word): Fully completed answer key for easy reference.
- Multiple-Choice Quiz (Student Version) (MS Word): Four-question quiz for assessment, pre-test, exit slip, or review.
- Multiple-Choice Quiz (Teacher Version) (MS Word): Includes all correct answers for quick grading.
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Topics Covered:
- Definition and timeframe of the Great Migration
- Causes of Black migration northward after Reconstruction
- Impact of World War I on the Great Migration
- Increased Black migration due to wartime factory jobs
- Population growth in major northern cities (NYC, Detroit, Chicago, Philadelphia, and more)
- Effects of post-war demobilization on Black migrants
- Red Summer – definition, causes, and its impact
- Long-term effects of the Great Migration including the rise of Black urban communities and increased economic opportunities
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Slides/Pages: 20 total (16 slides, 4 pages)
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Why Teachers Love This Great Migration Lesson Plan:
- Extremely content-rich—provides all the details you need for an engaging class.
- Perfect for any teacher, regardless of experience.
- Substitute-friendly—comprehensive, no-prep materials included.
- Excellent for virtual learning—fully compatible with digital platforms.
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51şÚÁĎ & Usage Statement:
This digital resource is my intellectual property, and all rights are reserved. Purchase of this product grants the buyer a single license for personal classroom use only. It may not be resold, distributed, or posted online in whole or in part without prior written permission.
Immerse your US History students in the Space Race with this no-prep Space Race lesson plan on the thrilling Cold War era competition between the United States and the Soviet Union. Covering key Cold War space developments, presidential policies, and the historic moon landing, this resource ensures students grasp the significance of this pivotal era in US history.
Lesson Contains (in a downloadable .zip file):
- Daily Slides PowerPoint Presentation: Visually engaging slides for easy content delivery.
- Student Guided Notes (MS Word): Fill-in-the-blank style notes for active student participation.
- Teacher Guided Notes (MS Word): Fully completed answer key for easy reference.
- Multiple-Choice Quiz (Student Version) (MS Word): Four-question quiz for assessment, pre-test, exit slip, or review.
- Multiple-Choice Quiz (Teacher Version) (MS Word): Includes all correct answers for quick grading.
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Topics Covered:
- The launch of Sputnik 1 by the USSR and its impact on the US
- US public reaction (backyard bomb shelters, “duck and cover” drills)
- Creation of NASA and the selection of Florida as the primary launch site
- Soviet achievements in the early space race
- President John F. Kennedy’s challenge to land on the moon
- The Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo space programs
- Growth of space-related industries in Houston, TX, and Cape Canaveral, FL
- The historic Apollo 11 mission and moon landing by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin
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Slides/Pages: 21 total (17 slides, 4 pages)
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Why Teachers Love This Resource:
- Extremely content-rich—provides all the details you need for an engaging class.
- Perfect for any teacher, regardless of experience.
- Substitute-friendly—comprehensive, no-prep materials included.
- Excellent for virtual learning—fully compatible with digital platforms.
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51şÚÁĎ & Usage Statement:
This digital resource is my intellectual property, and all rights are reserved. Purchase of this product grants the buyer a single license for personal classroom use only. It may not be resold, distributed, or posted online in whole or in part without prior written permission.
This Brown v. Board of Education Lesson Plan for US History students is a no-prep resource designed to help teach one of the most significant landmark Supreme Court cases in American history. This lesson explores the legal battle against segregation, the role of Thurgood Marshall and the NAACP, and the lasting impact of the Court’s decision on the Civil Rights Movement.
Ideal for grades 7-12, this engaging and content-rich lesson ensures that teachers can confidently present the material with no additional preparation required.
Lesson Plan Includes (in a downloadable .zip file):
PowerPoint Presentation – Visually engaging slides to support direct instruction (17 slides)
Student Guided Notes – Fill-in-the-blank format to reinforce key concepts (Word document)
Teacher’s Guide for Notes – Complete version with all answers provided (Word document)
Multiple-Choice Quiz – A quick 4-question assessment to check understanding (Word document)
Teacher’s Answer Key for Quiz – Fully completed answer guide (Word document)
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Topics Covered in This Lesson:
Plessy v. Ferguson and the “separate but equal” doctrine
Early NAACP legal efforts to challenge segregation
Background and key facts of Brown v. Board of Education
-The role of Thurgood Marshall and the NAACP in the case
Arguments presented and the significance of the “doll experiment”
The Supreme Court’s decision and reasoning in the case
Southern resistance to integration, including the Southern Manifesto
The long-term impact of Brown v. Board of Education on civil rights
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Slides/Pages: 21 total (17 slides, 4 pages)
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Why Teachers Love This Resource:
No Prep Required – Ready-to-use lesson for immediate implementation
Engaging & Content-Rich – Helps students grasp the significance of this landmark Supreme Court case
Perfect for Any Classroom – Ideal for history units, substitute plans, or distance learning
Flexible Lesson Structure – Designed for a 45-50 minute period but can be easily adjusted
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51şÚÁĎ & Usage Statement:
This digital resource is my intellectual property, and all rights are reserved. Purchase of this product grants the buyer a single license for personal classroom use only. It may not be resold, distributed, or posted online in whole or in part without prior written permission.
This World War 2 lesson plan for US History students covers the Battle of the Atlantic, which lasted the entire duration of WW2. It is intended to be ready-to-use for any teacher regardless of their prior experience with the content. This lesson plan is typically intended for a 45-to-50-minute class period, though it can be easily adjusted for time.
Lesson Contains (in a downloadable .zip file):
Daily Slides PowerPoint Presentation: Visually engaging slides for easy content delivery.
Student Guided Notes (MS Word): Fill-in-the-blank style notes for active student participation.
Teacher Guided Notes (MS Word): Fully completed answer key for easy reference.
Multiple-Choice Quiz (Student Version) (MS Word): Six-question quiz for assessment, pre-test, exit slip, or review.
Multiple-Choice Quiz (Teacher Version) (MS Word): Includes all correct answers for quick grading.
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Topics Covered:
Battle of the Atlantic – basic info (definition, main sides, primary struggle for the USA)
Nazi U-boat tactics during World War 2 (wolfpack attacks in open water, nighttime attacks near coastal cities)
Early effectiveness of Nazi U-boats
Allied tactics to beat the U-Boats during WWII
Mass production of “liberty ships”
Use of convoys
Rolling blackouts,
British anti-sub technologies (ASDICS, high-frequency direction finding, hedgehog mortars, and Leigh Lights)
Overall effectiveness of Allied tactics
Outcome and importance of the Battle of the Atlantic in WW2
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Slides/Pages: 25 total (21 slides, 4 pages)
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Why Teachers Love This Resource:
Extremely content-rich—provides all the details you need for an engaging class.
Perfect for any teacher, regardless of experience.
Substitute-friendly—comprehensive, no-prep materials included.
Excellent for virtual learning—fully compatible with digital platforms.
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51şÚÁĎ/Usage Statement:
This digital resource is my intellectual property, and all rights are reserved. Purchase of this product grants the buyer a single license for personal classroom use only. It may not be resold, distributed, or posted online in whole or in part without prior written permission.
This World War 2 lesson plan for US History students covers the relationship between the USA and Japan from 1931 until Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor and the USA’s entry into WW2. It is intended to be ready-to-use for any teacher regardless of their prior experience with the content. This lesson plan is typically intended for a 45-to-50-minute class period, though it can be easily adjusted for time.
Lesson Contains (in a downloadable .zip file):
Daily Slides PowerPoint Presentation: Visually engaging slides for easy content delivery.
Student Guided Notes (MS Word): Fill-in-the-blank style notes for active student participation.
Teacher Guided Notes (MS Word): Fully completed answer key for easy reference.
Multiple-Choice Quiz (Student Version) (MS Word): Six-question quiz for assessment, pre-test, exit slip, or review.
Multiple-Choice Quiz (Teacher Version) (MS Word): Includes all correct answers for quick grading.
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Topics Covered:
Japanese invasion of Manchuria and desire to expand further
“Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere” and threats to U.S. Pacific territories and interests
Attempts by the USA to restrain Japanese expansion
U.S. embargoes including the Export Control Act of 1940 and Embargo Act of 1941
The Tripartite Pact
Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor (incl. Japanese goals and U.S. losses)
US entry into World War 2
Main WWII combatants as of December 8, 1941
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Slides/Pages: 30 total (26 slides, 4 pages)
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Why Teachers Love This Resource:
Extremely content-rich—provides all the details you need for an engaging class.
Perfect for any teacher, regardless of experience.
Substitute-friendly—comprehensive, no-prep materials included.
Excellent for virtual learning—fully compatible with digital platforms.
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51şÚÁĎ/Usage Statement:
This digital resource is my intellectual property, and all rights are reserved. Purchase of this product grants the buyer a single license for personal classroom use only. It may not be resold, distributed, or posted online in whole or in part without prior written permission.
With this Panama Canal lesson plan, you’ll introduce your US History students to the fascinating history of the Panama Canal and its role in U.S. imperialism, Big Stick Diplomacy, and Teddy Roosevelt’s foreign policy. This no-prep lesson plan provides everything you need to teach this pivotal moment in history with visually engaging presentation slides, guided notes, and a quick assessment.
Lesson Contains (in a downloadable .zip file):
Daily Slides PowerPoint Presentation: Visually engaging slides for easy content delivery.
Student Guided Notes (MS Word): Fill-in-the-blank style notes for active student participation.
Teacher Guided Notes (MS Word): Fully completed answer key for easy reference.
Multiple-Choice Quiz (Student Version) (MS Word): Four-question quiz for assessment, pre-test, exit slip, or review.
Multiple-Choice Quiz (Teacher Version) (MS Word): Includes all correct answers for quick grading.
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Topics Covered:
Big Stick Diplomacy and its connection to the Monroe Doctrine
The Roosevelt Corollary and how it justified U.S. intervention
Geographic importance of Panama and reasons for building the canal
Colombia’s refusal to allow U.S. access to the canal zone
Roosevelt’s role in supporting Panama’s revolution to gain canal access
Challenges of building the canal (engineering, cost, disease, and worker deaths)
The opening of the Panama Canal and its long-term impact on global trade and U.S. foreign policy
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Slides/Pages: 30 total (26 slides, 4 pages)
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Why Teachers Love This Resource:
- Extremely content-rich—provides all the details you need for an engaging class.
- Perfect for any teacher, regardless of experience.
- Substitute-friendly—comprehensive, no-prep materials included.
- Excellent for virtual learning—fully compatible with digital platforms.
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51şÚÁĎ/Usage Statement:
This digital resource is my intellectual property, and all rights are reserved. Purchase of this product grants the buyer a single license for personal classroom use only. It may not be resold, distributed, or posted online in whole or in part without prior written permission.
This Cold War lesson plan for US History students covers major foreign policy events during the presidency of Harry Truman, including the Truman Doctrine, the Marshall Plan, Berlin Airlift and the establishment of NATO. It is intended to be ready-to-use for any teacher regardless of their prior experience with the content.
This lesson plan is typically intended for a 45-to-50-minute class period, though it can be easily adjusted for time.
Lesson Contains (in a downloadable .zip file):
Daily Slides PowerPoint Presentation: Visually engaging slides for easy content delivery.
Student Guided Notes (MS Word): Fill-in-the-blank style notes for active student participation.
Teacher Guided Notes (MS Word): Fully completed answer key for easy reference.
Multiple-Choice Quiz (Student Version) (MS Word): Six-question quiz for assessment, pre-test, exit slip, or review.
Multiple-Choice Quiz (Teacher Version) (MS Word): Includes all correct answers for quick grading.
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Topics Covered:
The Cold War – basic info (definition, time period, why it is called a “cold war”)
Soviet dominance in Eastern Europe and the “Iron Curtain”
The Truman Doctrine, and principle of containment
The Marshall Plan
The Berlin Blockade and Berlin Airlift
The formation of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) and collective security
The Warsaw Pact and Cold War division of Europe
First Soviet atomic bomb test
The fall of China
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Slides/Pages: 29 total (25 slides, 4 pages))
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Why Teachers Love This Resource:
Extremely content-rich—provides all the details you need for an engaging class.
Perfect for any teacher, regardless of experience.
Substitute-friendly—comprehensive, no-prep materials included.
Excellent for virtual learning—fully compatible with digital platforms.
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51şÚÁĎ/Usage Statement:
This digital resource is my intellectual property, and all rights are reserved. Purchase of this product grants the buyer a single license for personal classroom use only. It may not be resold, distributed, or posted online in whole or in part without prior written permission.