One hundred years ago, in 1918, the greatest conflict the world had ever seen up to that time achieved an armistice. This year, on 11/11/18, we will celebrate the 100 year end of the Great War. This unit you teach is vital for students to understand the global structure of the world and the events that
First Day With Students / Free Resource!
Whenever you start a school year, the first day is so important! Based on your district’s calendar, you will get to spend an entire semester or an entire school year with your students. We asked our ushistoryteachers.com facebook community to explain some strategies they use for the first day. Here is a sample of what
Full Year of US History Lesson Plans
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Civil War Lesson Plans
What’s up fellow history teachers. I’m teaching the civil war this week. I thought I’d share some of my favorite Civil War worksheets and Civil War activities. At the end I’ll also tell you how you can get a copy of my civil war test. I love the civil war, it’s one of my favorite
New Year’s History Video
Did you know that New Year’s was not always celebrated on January 1st? History.com has a great video that explains why we celebrate New Year’s on January 1st today. This would be a great video to show to your class after Christmas Break! (Great way to kill those 1st 10 minutes back!).
Black History Month
Need some great resources for Black History Month? Here are some AWESOME free ones! Click the links or images to check them out! – Black History Month @ The History Channel http://www.history.com/topics/black-history/black-history-month Tons of articles, videos, pictures, speaches, and more! The videos are hosted on the History channel website, so should work in most classrooms!
FREE Age of Exploration Bell Ringer
Here is a free Bell Ringer on the Age of Exploration (13 Colonies Worksheet)! Click the link or the picture to download this free US History Worksheet! 01-Bell-Ringer-The-Virginia-Colony.pdf CONTENTS: Opening Activity: The Virginia Colony Copyright, © USHistoryTeachers.com All Rights Reserved. Answers: 1. Why do you think these colonies all bordered the Atlantic Ocean? Explain.
Columbian Exchange PowerPoint
Here is a free copy of our Columbian Exchange PowerPoint (PDF Format) This PowerPoint presentation covers The Columbian Exchange, Hernando Cortez conquest of the Aztecs, and the 16th century rivalry between England and Spain. – This resource belongs to our Age of Exploration and Colonization Day 02 of 11 lesson plan Click this link for opening
Christopher Columbus Worksheets
Here is a FREE Christopher Columbus Printable for your classroom! This worksheet covers Christopher Columbus discovery of America, as well as other terms from the Age of Exploration and Colonization. – This resource belongs to our Age of Exploration and Colonization Day 01 of 11 Lesson Plan Click this link for 0pening activities, presentations, videos &
“America Before Columbus” Worksheet. Multiple Choice.
Download: “America Before Columbus” Multiple Choice Worksheet Type: Multiple Choice Quiz Topics / Vocabulary covered in this American History Worksheet include: Who came before the European settlers? How did early people arrive in the Americas? Nomadic People Groups Native Americans (Aztec, Olmec, Inca, Pueblo, Iroquois, etc.) Bering Straight Land Bridge Reformation Renaissance Free History Worksheets: 001