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  • 13 Colonies Map + the Backcountry – Label and Color13 Colonies Map + the Backcountry – Label and Color Quick View
    • 13 Colonies Map + the Backcountry – Label and Color13 Colonies Map + the Backcountry – Label and Color Quick View
    • Geography, US History
    • 13 Colonies Map + the Backcountry – Label and Color

    • $3.50
    • The mapping activity includes a 27-slide Google Slides deck provides background information about the Colonies and the regions. The slides go step-by-step adding one region or label at a time for the teacher to guide the students through coloring and labeling the map. Physical features such as the Appalachian Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean are part of the labeling process…
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  • 2024 Presidential Election Process: Presentation & Guided Notes / Doodle Notes2024 Presidential Election Process: Presentation & Guided Notes / Doodle Notes Quick View
    • 2024 Presidential Election Process: Presentation & Guided Notes / Doodle Notes2024 Presidential Election Process: Presentation & Guided Notes / Doodle Notes Quick View
    • Doodle Notes, Election, Government & Civics, US History
    • 2024 Presidential Election Process: Presentation & Guided Notes / Doodle Notes

    • $7.99
    • Delve into the 2024 Presidential Election with our all-inclusive resource that covers the Constitution, Three Branches of Government, Electoral College, and the Election Process. This package combines engaging Doodle Notes/Guided Notes, a presentation slide deck, and an evaluation to deliver top-notch content while keeping your students actively engaged.
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  • Age of Exploration: Presentation &  Guided Notes / Doodle NotesAge of Exploration: Presentation &  Guided Notes / Doodle Notes Quick View
    • Age of Exploration: Presentation &  Guided Notes / Doodle NotesAge of Exploration: Presentation &  Guided Notes / Doodle Notes Quick View
    • Doodle Notes, US History, World History
    • Age of Exploration: Presentation & Guided Notes / Doodle Notes

    • $4.99
    • Explore the Age of Exploration & Discovery with this comprehensive resource that combines engaging Doodle Notes / Guided notes, presentation slide deck, and evaluation. If you're searching for a way to deliver top-notch content while keeping your students actively engaged, your search ends here!
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  • America 250 Activity: American Symbols Museum Banner ProjectAmerica 250 Activity: American Symbols Museum Banner Project Quick View
    • America 250 Activity: American Symbols Museum Banner ProjectAmerica 250 Activity: American Symbols Museum Banner Project Quick View
    • Special Projects, US History
    • America 250 Activity: American Symbols Museum Banner Project

    • $4.99
    • Celebrate America 250 with this engaging American Symbols museum banner project for grades 2–5. Students become curators as they explore the meaning, purpose, and history of iconic U.S. symbols through display-ready templates, drawing space, and teacher-supported resources—perfect for classroom or hallway exhibits.
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  • America 250 Activity: Early American History Museum Exhibit Banners – Vol. 1America 250 Activity: Early American History Museum Exhibit Banners – Vol. 1 Quick View
    • America 250 Activity: Early American History Museum Exhibit Banners – Vol. 1America 250 Activity: Early American History Museum Exhibit Banners – Vol. 1 Quick View
    • Special Projects, US History
    • America 250 Activity: Early American History Museum Exhibit Banners – Vol. 1

    • $5.99
    • Celebrate America 250 with an engaging early American history classroom museum project! Students create exhibit banners to showcase key events, people, and ideas in U.S. history.
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  • America 250 Activity: Early American History Museum Exhibit Banners – Vol. 2America 250 Activity: Early American History Museum Exhibit Banners – Vol. 2 Quick View
    • America 250 Activity: Early American History Museum Exhibit Banners – Vol. 2America 250 Activity: Early American History Museum Exhibit Banners – Vol. 2 Quick View
    • Special Projects, US History
    • America 250 Activity: Early American History Museum Exhibit Banners – Vol. 2

    • $5.99
    • Celebrate America 250 with an engaging early American history classroom museum project! Students create exhibit banners to showcase key events, people, and ideas in U.S. history.
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  • Bill of Rights Fan Cards — Interactive Amendment Review ProjectBill of Rights Fan Cards — Interactive Amendment Review Project Quick View
    • Bill of Rights Fan Cards — Interactive Amendment Review ProjectBill of Rights Fan Cards — Interactive Amendment Review Project Quick View
    • Fan Cards, Government & Civics, Special Projects, US History
    • Bill of Rights Fan Cards — Interactive Amendment Review Project

    • $3.99
    • A hands-on, visual project that helps students truly understand the Bill of Rights. Students create fan cards for each amendment, combining summaries, real-world examples, and symbolic icons to reinforce constitutional principles.
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  • Biography Research Project: Interactive Tab Book TemplateBiography Research Project: Interactive Tab Book Template Quick View
    • Biography Research Project: Interactive Tab Book TemplateBiography Research Project: Interactive Tab Book Template Quick View
    • Special Projects, Tab Book, US History, World History
    • Biography Research Project: Interactive Tab Book Template

    • $3.00
    • Engage students in a fun, in-depth study with the Biography Research Project: Interactive Tab Book Template! Perfect for practicing research skills, this interactive resource guides students in creating a comprehensive biography project while fostering critical thinking and creativity.
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  • Black American History Crash Course Video Questions (Episodes 1-4)Black American History Crash Course Video Questions (Episodes 1-4) Quick View
    • Black American History Crash Course Video Questions (Episodes 1-4)Black American History Crash Course Video Questions (Episodes 1-4) Quick View
    • US History
    • Black American History Crash Course Video Questions (Episodes 1-4)

    • $3.99
    • Enhance your American History lessons with this resource designed for the excellent Black American History Crash Course videos, covering EPISODES 1-4. Each episode comes with three question types in convenient PDF format: 10-14 short answer questions 5 multiple choice questions 7-8 matching questions
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  • Black American History Crash Course Video Questions (Episodes 5-8)Black American History Crash Course Video Questions (Episodes 5-8) Quick View
    • Black American History Crash Course Video Questions (Episodes 5-8)Black American History Crash Course Video Questions (Episodes 5-8) Quick View
    • US History
    • Black American History Crash Course Video Questions (Episodes 5-8)

    • $3.99
    • Enhance your American History lessons with this resource designed for the excellent Black American History Crash Course videos, covering EPISODES 5-8. Each episode comes with three question types in convenient PDF format.
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  • Colonial Regions Instagram Poster | New England Middle Southern The BackcountryColonial Regions Instagram Poster | New England Middle Southern The Backcountry Quick View
    • Colonial Regions Instagram Poster | New England Middle Southern The BackcountryColonial Regions Instagram Poster | New England Middle Southern The Backcountry Quick View
    • Native Americans, Special Projects, US History
    • Colonial Regions Instagram Poster | New England Middle Southern The Backcountry

    • $3.99
    • Bring Colonial America to life with this fun Instagram poster project! Students explore New England, Middle, Southern Colonies & the Backcountry through creative, standards-based activities.
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  • Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples’ Day?Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples’ Day? Quick View
    • Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples’ Day?Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples’ Day? Quick View
    • Native Americans, US History, World History
    • Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples’ Day?

    • $5.99
    • Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples' Day? Let your students decide with this informative and thought-provoking package. This bundle includes a variety of materials that can be used separately or together to help your students understand the histories and impacts of both Columbus and the Indigenous Peoples he encountered.
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  • Constitution Day Activity | Image Analysis + Non-Fiction | No PrepConstitution Day Activity | Image Analysis + Non-Fiction | No Prep Quick View
    • Constitution Day Activity | Image Analysis + Non-Fiction | No PrepConstitution Day Activity | Image Analysis + Non-Fiction | No Prep Quick View
    • Government & Civics, US History
    • Constitution Day Activity | Image Analysis + Non-Fiction | No Prep

    • $3.99
    • Looking for a no-prep and easy-to-implement way to teach your students about the U.S. Constitution on Constitution Day? Look no further than this Constitution Day Image Analysis and Non-Fiction Reading activity!
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  • Constitution Unit Lesson Plan: History Mystery Escape RoomConstitution Unit Lesson Plan: History Mystery Escape Room Quick View
    • Constitution Unit Lesson Plan: History Mystery Escape RoomConstitution Unit Lesson Plan: History Mystery Escape Room Quick View
    • Government & Civics, US History
    • Constitution Unit Lesson Plan: History Mystery Escape Room

    • $7.99
    • Introducing our Constitution History Mystery Escape Room, the perfect solution for engaging and exciting U.S. Constitution lessons for 5th-8th graders! Say goodbye to dry and uninspiring lessons and get ready for an immersive experience that will captivate your students' interest while they learn about the Constitution.
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  • First Thanksgiving: Presentation & Guided Notes / Doodle NotesFirst Thanksgiving: Presentation & Guided Notes / Doodle Notes Quick View
    • First Thanksgiving: Presentation & Guided Notes / Doodle NotesFirst Thanksgiving: Presentation & Guided Notes / Doodle Notes Quick View
    • Doodle Notes, Native Americans, US History
    • First Thanksgiving: Presentation & Guided Notes / Doodle Notes

    • $4.99
    • Discover the authentic narrative behind the First Thanksgiving with our comprehensive First Thanksgiving Doodle Notes / Guided Notes resource tailored for your students. Uncover the dynamic relationship between the Wampanoag and Pilgrims, exploring how their cooperation led to the accidental invitation to the historical harvest feast that marked the genesis of Thanksgiving as we know it today.
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  • French & Indian War Mapping Activity – Land Claims 1754 & 1763French & Indian War Mapping Activity – Land Claims 1754 & 1763 Quick View
    • French & Indian War Mapping Activity – Land Claims 1754 & 1763French & Indian War Mapping Activity – Land Claims 1754 & 1763 Quick View
    • Geography, US History
    • French & Indian War Mapping Activity – Land Claims 1754 & 1763

    • $3.99
    • Explore the transformative impact of the French and Indian War on North American territorial claims with this engaging mapping activity. Delve into the historical context by comparing territorial boundaries in 1754, the year the war started, with the reshaped landscape in 1763 after its conclusion.
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  • French & Indian War: Presentation & Guided Notes / Doodle NotesFrench & Indian War: Presentation & Guided Notes / Doodle Notes Quick View
    • French & Indian War: Presentation & Guided Notes / Doodle NotesFrench & Indian War: Presentation & Guided Notes / Doodle Notes Quick View
    • Doodle Notes, US History
    • French & Indian War: Presentation & Guided Notes / Doodle Notes

    • $6.99
    • Explore the French & Indian War with this comprehensive resource that combines engaging Doodle Notes / Guided notes, presentation slide deck, and evaluation. If you’re searching for a way to deliver top-notch content while keeping your students actively engaged, your search ends here!
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  • Historical Figure Personal Branding Project – End of Unit or End of YearHistorical Figure Personal Branding Project – End of Unit or End of Year Quick View
    • Historical Figure Personal Branding Project – End of Unit or End of YearHistorical Figure Personal Branding Project – End of Unit or End of Year Quick View
    • Other Cool Stuff, Special Projects, US History, World History
    • Historical Figure Personal Branding Project – End of Unit or End of Year

    • $5.99
    • The "Historical Figure Personal Branding Project" allows students to delve into the lives of historical figures, encouraging them to creatively present their research through modern branding techniques. Students will create an Instagram post, a Spotify playlist, and a t-shirt design from the perspective of the historical figure as if they were promoting their brand.
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  • History Story Mapping Mosaic – Templates with Writing ExtensionsHistory Story Mapping Mosaic – Templates with Writing Extensions Quick View
    • History Story Mapping Mosaic – Templates with Writing ExtensionsHistory Story Mapping Mosaic – Templates with Writing Extensions Quick View
    • Special Projects, US History, World History
    • History Story Mapping Mosaic – Templates with Writing Extensions

    • $3.99
    • This creative History Story Mapping Mosaic project includes 8-slice and 12-slice templates, planning tools, and paragraph writing extensions to help students visually and analytically explore key historical events. Perfect for grades 5–10!
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  • Indigenous Peoples’ Day Activity Socratic Seminar – Encounter by Jane YolenIndigenous Peoples’ Day Activity Socratic Seminar – Encounter by Jane Yolen Quick View
    • Indigenous Peoples’ Day Activity Socratic Seminar – Encounter by Jane YolenIndigenous Peoples’ Day Activity Socratic Seminar – Encounter by Jane Yolen Quick View
    • Native Americans, US History
    • Indigenous Peoples’ Day Activity Socratic Seminar – Encounter by Jane Yolen

    • $3.00
    • Stretch your students' critical thinking skills with a Socratic Seminar on Indigenous Peoples' Day using the picture book "Encounter" by Jane Yolen. This engaging activity offers a unique perspective on Christopher Columbus landing in the Americas in 1492 from the viewpoint of a Taino boy.
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  • Louisiana Purchase + Lewis & Clark: Presentation & Guided Notes / Doodle NotesLouisiana Purchase + Lewis & Clark: Presentation & Guided Notes / Doodle Notes Quick View
    • Louisiana Purchase + Lewis & Clark: Presentation & Guided Notes / Doodle NotesLouisiana Purchase + Lewis & Clark: Presentation & Guided Notes / Doodle Notes Quick View
    • Doodle Notes, US History, World History
    • Louisiana Purchase + Lewis & Clark: Presentation & Guided Notes / Doodle Notes

    • $7.99
    • Explore the Louisiana Purchase and the Lewis and Clark Expedition with this comprehensive resource that combines engaging Doodle Notes / Guided notes, presentation slide deck, and evaluation.
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  • Native American Cultural Regions Museum ProjectNative American Cultural Regions Museum Project Quick View
    • Native American Cultural Regions Museum ProjectNative American Cultural Regions Museum Project Quick View
    • Native Americans, Special Projects, US History
    • Native American Cultural Regions Museum Project

    • $5.99
    • Bring history to life with this Native American Cultural Regions Museum Project! Designed for grades 2–5, this ready-to-use resource guides students through 10 Indigenous cultural regions and tribal nations as they create a student-curated classroom museum. Includes exhibit banners, artifact cards, research links, and everything you need for an engaging, meaningful social studies project.
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  • Native American Heritage Month Bell RingersNative American Heritage Month Bell Ringers Quick View
    • Native American Heritage Month Bell RingersNative American Heritage Month Bell Ringers Quick View
    • Native Americans, US History
    • Native American Heritage Month Bell Ringers

    • $6.99
    • November is Native American Heritage Month! Celebrate and educate your students with these engaging Native American Heritage Month Bell Ringers. Designed to spark discussions and encourage critical thinking, these daily activities cover a variety of topics, including historical events, notable figures, and thought-provoking questions.
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  • Native People – Their Environments & Cultural RegionsNative People – Their Environments & Cultural Regions Quick View
    • Native People – Their Environments & Cultural RegionsNative People – Their Environments & Cultural Regions Quick View
    • Native Americans, US History
    • Native People – Their Environments & Cultural Regions

    • $7.99
    • Explore North American Native People, their environments, and cultural regions with Native People - Their Environments & Cultural Regions! This educational resource provides engaging activities for students to discover and learn about the ten different cultural regions of Native Americans in North America.
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  • Pop Icon Doll: Decades Timeline Activity for Classroom EngagementPop Icon Doll: Decades Timeline Activity for Classroom Engagement Quick View
    • Pop Icon Doll: Decades Timeline Activity for Classroom EngagementPop Icon Doll: Decades Timeline Activity for Classroom Engagement Quick View
    • Other Cool Stuff, US History
    • Pop Icon Doll: Decades Timeline Activity for Classroom Engagement

    • $3.00
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  • Road to the American Revolution: Presentation & Guided Notes / Doodle NotesRoad to the American Revolution: Presentation & Guided Notes / Doodle Notes Quick View
    • Road to the American Revolution: Presentation & Guided Notes / Doodle NotesRoad to the American Revolution: Presentation & Guided Notes / Doodle Notes Quick View
    • Doodle Notes, US History
    • Road to the American Revolution: Presentation & Guided Notes / Doodle Notes

    • $5.99
    • Explore the Road to the American Revolution with this comprehensive resource that combines engaging Doodle Notes / Guided notes, presentation slide deck, Create a Timeline activity, and summative evaluation. If you're searching for a way to deliver top-notch content while keeping your students actively engaged, your search ends here! The presentation deck exactly matches the Guided Notes / Doodle Notes, ensuring…
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  • State Report Tab Book Project | Research & WritingState Report Tab Book Project | Research & Writing Quick View
    • State Report Tab Book Project | Research & WritingState Report Tab Book Project | Research & Writing Quick View
    • Geography, Special Projects, Tab Book, US History
    • State Report Tab Book Project | Research & Writing

    • $5.99
    • Explore U.S. states with this engaging State Report Project! Includes research templates, graphic organizers, and creative activities for grades 3-6. Perfect for studying geography, history, and culture while building research skills. Great for classrooms or individual projects!
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  • The 13 Colonies Doodle Notes (+ Backcountry)The 13 Colonies Doodle Notes (+ Backcountry) Quick View
    • The 13 Colonies Doodle Notes (+ Backcountry)The 13 Colonies Doodle Notes (+ Backcountry) Quick View
    • Doodle Notes, Native Americans, US History, World History
    • The 13 Colonies Doodle Notes (+ Backcountry)

    • $6.99
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  • U.S. Geography Unit – Our National ParksU.S. Geography Unit – Our National Parks Quick View
    • U.S. Geography Unit – Our National ParksU.S. Geography Unit – Our National Parks Quick View
    • Geography, Other Cool Stuff, US History
    • U.S. Geography Unit – Our National Parks

    • $9.99
    • Discover the wonders of America's geography through our National Parks with this unique and engaging resource! Perfect for classrooms, homeschoolers, and families visiting National Parks, our workbook features seventy-seven pages covering everything from continents to map types. With no prep required, simply print and go for independent or whole-group learning.
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  • Westward Expansion – Presentation, Guided Notes + Doodle NotesWestward Expansion – Presentation, Guided Notes + Doodle Notes Quick View
    • Westward Expansion – Presentation, Guided Notes + Doodle NotesWestward Expansion – Presentation, Guided Notes + Doodle Notes Quick View
    • Doodle Notes, Native Americans, US History
    • Westward Expansion – Presentation, Guided Notes + Doodle Notes

    • $4.99
    • Explore the key events, motivations, and impacts of Westward Expansion with this engaging presentation and Guided Notes/Doodle Notes®!</strong> This low-prep resource includes an interactive slide deck and visually appealing notes to enhance student comprehension and retention. Perfect for upper elementary and middle school social studies classrooms!
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  • Women’s History Month Project Activity: From the Desk of a Woman in HistoryWomen’s History Month Project Activity: From the Desk of a Woman in History Quick View
    • Women’s History Month Project Activity: From the Desk of a Woman in HistoryWomen’s History Month Project Activity: From the Desk of a Woman in History Quick View
    • Special Projects, US History, World History
    • Women’s History Month Project Activity: From the Desk of a Woman in History

    • $4.99
    • For Women's History Month (or any time!), delve into the lives of remarkable women in American and international history through a captivating Google Slides project. Encourage research, writing, and presentation skills as students create electronic displays of historical women's desks, adorned with items symbolic of their lives and achievements.
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  • Women’s Suffrage & 19th Amendment: Presentation & Guided Notes / Doodle NotesWomen’s Suffrage & 19th Amendment: Presentation & Guided Notes / Doodle Notes Quick View
    • Women’s Suffrage & 19th Amendment: Presentation & Guided Notes / Doodle NotesWomen’s Suffrage & 19th Amendment: Presentation & Guided Notes / Doodle Notes Quick View
    • Doodle Notes, Government & Civics, US History
    • Women’s Suffrage & 19th Amendment: Presentation & Guided Notes / Doodle Notes

    • $7.99
    • Engage your students with this comprehensive resource on the women's suffrage movement and the 19th Amendment! This package includes a ready-to-use presentation, printable and digital Guided Notes/Doodle Notes®, and a summative review. Ideal for interactive learning, students will explore key events, figures, and milestones from Seneca Falls to the passage of the 19th Amendment. Perfect for U.S. history lessons!
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