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The Events Leading to the Civil War Full Unit Bundle

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Grade Levels
6th – 9th
Subjects
Social Studies – History, U.S. History, Other (Social Studies – History)
Resource Type
Activities, Assessment
Formats Included
Zip, Google Apps™
Pages
100+ with handouts and slides
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Missouri Compromise, Compromise of 1850, and Kansas-Nebraska Act - Map Activity

With this lesson, students will be introduced to the topic of the major compromises leading to the Civil War, and the impact of those compromises. There are three lessons and each includes a map activity.

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The Lives of Enslaved People in the South Stations - Digital and Classroom Versions

Your students will be enthralled with voices from the past through this stations activity. Students will visit 8 stations discussing the lives of slaves. Most of the documents come from the stories of those who lived through slavery, and I included a photograph when possible. They will take notes as they visit each station and read the words of Frederick Douglass, Harriet Jacobs, see the scars of a slave known only as Gordon, and many others. There are 27 primary sources in all, and 8 stations for students to visit.

The Abolitionists Part 1 PBS A Viewing Guide Questions American Experience

Subject
Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Other (Social Studies - History)
Grade Levels
7th, 8th, 9th, 10th
Resource Type
Activities, Handouts, Movie Guides
File Type
Zip (395 KB|7 (with answer key)

The Abolitionists Part 2 PBS A Viewing Guide Questions American Experience

Subject
Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Other (Social Studies - History)
Grade Levels
7th, 8th, 9th, 10th
Resource Type
Activities, Handouts, Movie Guides
File Type
Zip (435 KB|7 (with answer key))

The Abolitionists Part 3 PBS A Viewing Guide Questions American Experience

Subject
Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Other (Social Studies - History)
Grade Levels
7th, 8th, 9th, 10th
Resource Type
Activities, Handouts, Movie Guides
File Type
Zip (420 KB|7 (with answer key))

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Resistance to Slavery - Students Analyze People and Events Related to Resistance

This lesson guides students through the major ways that various groups and individuals resisted the conditions and institution of slavery. Students will analyze types of resistance and make connections and conclusions about resistance. There are lots of options with this activity, and teachers can have students complete the cooperative hexagonal activity, the digital hexagonal activity, or the mind map exit ticket.

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Word Wall - Events Leading to the Civil War Vocabulary Puzzle

Help your students build and retain key vocabulary terms with a visually appealing word wall. This resource includes 31 word wall terms related to the Events Leading to the Civil War, vocabulary review strategies, and a review puzzle to support your students' learning.

Events Leading to Civil War Review and Assesment

Sectionalism and Events Leading to Civil War Review and Test Critical Thinking

Assess your students’ critical thinking skills with these skill-based exams that focus on the topics addressed in each of these lessons. Two different versions of the exam are included along with a review sheet (print and digital) to make sure that students are prepared. There are two exams provided in this Unit.

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☆☆☆Engaging, student-centered, and make for the middle school mind!☆☆☆

Within this unit, students will examine the lives of enslaved people through a stations activity and make connections through a cooperative hexagonal activity about those who resisted the institution of slavery. They will complete several map activities that look at the effectiveness of compromise and they will also watch a compelling documentary called “The Abolitionists.” Students will assess the actions of John Brown and draw political cartoons to determine if he was a murderer or a martyr. Finally, they will be assessed through an exam that builds on their historical thinking skills to determine their knowledge of the content.

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