U.S. History Hands-On Activities

Project Based Lyddie Novel Study & look at the Industrial Revolution in Lowell

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Bring the Mills to Life for Homeschoolers & Classrooms (Grades 3-12) – No Quizzes, Just Hands-On Learning!Step into the bustling world of Katherine Paterson’s Lyddie with this dynamic, application-based novel study—perfect for homeschoolers, co-ops, and school classrooms. This guide replaces tra

3rd - 12th Literature, Novel Studies, U.S. History

Also included in: 1800-1914 New England/U.S, Historical Fiction Bundle: Five Novels + BONUS

The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg: Cross-Curricular Novel Study

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The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg Comprehensive Novel Study DescriptionPerfect for Classrooms, Homeschools & Co-ops | 64 Pages of Engaging Content | Flexible 2-8 Week Implementation as a standalone novel study or part of a larger Civil War unitPerfect for exploring:Character developmen

3rd - 12th Literature, Novel Studies, U.S. History

Religious Persecution Colonial America Primary Source DBQ Quaker + Salem Trials

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Transform History Study with Authentic Primary Source Investigation WHAT’S INCLUDED in the 20 pages: Complete DBQ unit with 8 authentic 17th-century documents 3 comprehensive project-based assessment options Traditional essay format available Direct links to digital archives & historical collect

6th - 12th Literature, Novel Studies, U.S. History

Also included in: Colonial America Literature & History Bundle: Project-Based learning grades 3-12

Johnny Tremain: Complete Project-Based Novel Study & STEM Labs (Grades 3-12)

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Transform Historical Fiction Into Hands-On Learning Adventures From Apprentice Pride to Revolutionary Purpose - A Revolutionary Approach to Literature StudyDitch the boring worksheets and spark genuine excitement for both literature and history with this comprehensive, project-based Johnny Tremain s

3rd - 12th Literature, Novel Studies, U.S. History

Also included in: Colonial America Literature & History Bundle: Project-Based learning grades 3-12

Great Depression Primary Sources: Age-Adapted Teaching Pack Grades 3-12

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Transform your Great Depression unit with this comprehensive primary source learning pack featuring authentic historical documents from 1929-1939. Perfect for developing critical thinking skills through Document-Based Question (DBQ) methodology.What's Included:5 Core Primary Sources (suitable for al

3rd - 12th Writing Essays, U.S. History, Other (Social Studies)

Westward Kitchen Educational Cookbook: Authentic Trail & Frontier Recipes

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Step into the frontier kitchen with this educational cookbook featuring authentic recipes from the American West! Perfect for history units, homeschool studies, and hands-on learning experiences.What's Included:20+ authentic frontier recipes adapted for modern kitchensQuick Start Guide with suggeste

Not Grade Specific U.S. History

Mill Workers' Challenge: Interactive Industrial Revolution Escape Room Quest

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Transform your Industrial Revolution unit into an engaging historical mystery! Students solve authentic 1845 puzzles while exploring the tensions between traditional craftsmanship and industrial production in Lowell, Massachusetts.What's Included:4 interactive historical stations with authentic peri

4th - 12th Economics, U.S. History, Other (Social Studies)

Journey Through American History: Literature-Based Course Planning Guide

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Transform your US History education with this comprehensive literature-based approach!This complete implementation guide provides everything families need to study US History through engaging historical fiction novels. Perfect for homeschooling families, this resource adapts to multiple age groups (

3rd - 12th Literature, Novel Studies, U.S. History

Paradigm Spectrum: Multi-Novel Capstone for Historical Worldviews Grades 3-12

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Unlock a transformative learning experience with Paradigm Spectrum: A Multi-Novel Capstone for Historical Worldviews (Grades 3–12), a 58-page, comprehensive curriculum that guides students through an unforgettable journey of historical empathy, critical thinking, and personal growth! Designed as the

3rd - 12th Literature, Novel Studies, U.S. History

Courage of Sarah Noble Novel Study: K-5 Literacy, STEM, SEL & History Activities

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Transform your literature study into an engaging journey of critical thinking, historical discovery, and hands-on learning! And let even your young learning impress you with their analytical thinking skills while having fun with project-based learning. This comprehensive novel study for The Courage

Kindergarten - 5th Literature, Novel Studies, U.S. History

Also included in: Colonial America Literature & History Bundle: Project-Based learning grades 3-12

Colonial America Literature & History Bundle: Project-Based learning grades 3-12

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Here's a compelling TPT description for your Colonial History Bundle:Colonial America History Bundle: Project-Based Novel Studies + Primary Source KitBring Colonial American history to life with this comprehensive bundle of 5 engaging resources that combine literature, primary sources, and hands-on

1st - 12th Novel Studies, U.S. History

White Mountains Explorer: New Hampshire History, STEM Labs, and Mini Unit Study

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Embark on an unforgettable, hands-on journey through New Hampshire’s White Mountains!This engaging, multi-disciplinary mini unit is ideal for families visiting the region, homeschoolers exploring New Hampshire history, or classrooms studying state geography and conservation. Designed for learners ag

1st - 12th U.S. History, For All Subjects

A Colonial and Revolutionary Kitchen Cookbook w/ American History Projects

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A Hands-On Journey Through American History! Bring history to life right in your kitchen with A Colonial Kitchen: Recipes from Revolutionary Times. This unique homeschool curriculum supplement and educational resource is perfect for teachers and homeschooling families looking for a delicious way to

Preschool - 12th Other (Science), U.S. History

Revolutionary Courage: Voicing Independence from 1776 to 2026 and Beyond

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Revolutionary Courage: Voicing Independence from 1776 to 2026 and BeyondA Complete Project-Based Unit for the American 250th AnniversaryProduct DescriptionIn 2026, the United States marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Revolutionary Courage invites students and families to

Kindergarten - 12th U.S. History

The Grievances Detective Kit: Declaration of Independence 250th Anniversary game

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Transform the Declaration of Independence into a thrilling historical investigation!Your students become colonial detectives in 1776, building the case for American independence by examining evidence, analyzing patterns, and connecting historical grievances to their own Constitutional rights. This c

3rd - 12th Library Skills, U.S. History

Road to Revolution: "Pick your own path" Game Journey to Independence 1765–1776

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Immerse your students in the uncertainty and peril of the American Revolution where independence was anything but inevitable.Road to Revolution: Your Journey to Independence (1765–1776) is an immersive, decision-based narrative simulation that transports students into the role of an ordinary colonis

3rd - 12th U.S. History

Drafting the Declaration: Primary Source Investigation

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Reveal the dynamic, behind-the-scenes process that forged America's foundational document.Drafting the Declaration: Primary Source Investigation turns students into historical detectives, delving into the collaborative drafting, revisions, compromises, and human elements that shaped the Declaration

3rd - 12th U.S. History

ENLIGHTENMENT IDEAS & THE DECLARATION - The DNA of Liberty

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Trace the intellectual DNA of the Declaration back to its Enlightenment ancestors.Enlightenment Ideas & The Declaration: The  DNA of Liberty uses an innovative scientific metaphor to transform abstract 18th-century philosophy into concrete, memorable learning. Students become Historical Genetici

3rd - 12th U.S. History

Signer's Day: 12 Choose-Your-Path Interactive Revolutionary Stories

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Experience History Through Colonial and Revolutionary Decision-MakingA Signer's Day: Volume 1 transforms how students learn about the Declaration of Independence. Instead of reading about what the signers did, students step into their shoes and face the actual choices these men confronted—then disco

3rd - 12th U.S. History

The Notorious Benedict Arnold Novel Companion Guide for grades 6-12

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Bring Benedict Arnold's Complex Story to Life with This Complete Teaching CompanionThe Notorious Benedict Arnold by Steve Sheinkin tells one of American history's most fascinating stories: a brilliant military hero who became the nation's most infamous traitor. This 24-page companion guide helps stu

6th - 12th Novel Studies, U.S. History

The History Detective's Toolkit - Complete Primary Source Analysis System

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Transform Your Students from Passive Readers into Active InvestigatorsStop handing students primary sources with vague instructions to "analyze this." Give them a detective's toolkit instead.The History Detective's Toolkit provides four research-backed, grade-adaptable investigation frameworks that

3rd - 12th Library Skills, U.S. History

The Sign of the Beaver | Mini Project-Based Novel Study with Character Tracker

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Move past simply filling in comprehension worksheets. Start building real understanding.This mini unit gives you everything for one to three meaningful sessions exploring The Sign of the Beaver. Students think critically about cultural exchange, research traditional knowledge, and connect physics to

3rd - 9th Novel Studies, U.S. History

The Sign of the Beaver Comprehensive Project-Based Novel Study

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The frontier literature study that actually builds thinking skills.Forget comprehension questions. Students build traps, investigate broken treaties, assess their own survival readiness, plan Three Sisters gardens, and grapple with what friendship requires across cultural boundaries.7 Core Activitie

3rd - 9th Novel Studies, U.S. History

Analyzing Primary Sources: Alaska's Matanuska Colony & U.S. Government

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What does it look like when the government stops stepping aside and starts stepping in?This primary source analysis unit uses Alaska's Matanuska Colony, one of Franklin Roosevelt's most ambitious and controversial New Deal experiments, as the lens for examining one of the most significant shifts in

6th - Higher Education Writing, Writing Essays, U.S. History