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Looking for an engaging and informative way to teach your fifth and sixth-grade social studies students about the first English settlement in America? Look no further than our new cartoon, "William's Journey to Jamestown." Follow William, a young boy who travels from London to Virginia, as he experiences the challenges and triumphs of the first permanent English settlement in America. Through the eyes of William, your students will learn about the settlement's leaders, including Captain John Smith, and the important role he played in building Jamestown. They will also discover the difficult but crucial relationships formed with the Powhatan tribe, and the love story between John Rolfe and Pocahontas that helped bring peace to the region. Our cartoon includes beautifully generated illustrations and a captivating storyline that will make learning about Jamestown an enjoyable experience for your students. After reading the story, students can test their comprehension with our included comprehension questions or try their hand at writing a letter from Jamestown back to London. Our product is perfect for teachers who want to bring history to life in a fun and engaging way. So why wait? Take a look at "William's Journey to Jamestown" today and give your students a history lesson they'll never forget! Don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more exciting products and teaching resources. #teacherresources #americanhistory

To get this curriculum on Indigenous America, click here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Indigenous-Peoples-Spaniards-PowerPoint-Google-Slides-American-History-5999899 Teach your American history students about the indigenous peoples of the Western Hemisphere (Native Americans), the encounters the native had with the Spanish explorers, and the Age of Exploration. This lesson teaches about Native American tribes like the Anasazi, Mississippians (who built Cahokia), Lenape Delaware People, Aztec Empire, and more. Then it goes into detail about the Age of Exploration with an emphasis on the Spanish arrival in the New World. Other topics presented include the Age of Exploration, Encomienda System, Columbian Exchange, and more. Throughout the presentation, there are plenty of discussion opportunities. For example, when discussing the ways the Spaniards treated the Native Americans, students can decide if they agree that the treatment was as bad as the history books say it was or was it indeed a "Black Legend" designed to humiliate the Spanish. Lots of great "thinking like a historian" opportunities. To make this PowerPoint (Google Slides) lesson more interactive, students are provided with questions they need to answer while you present the material. It also includes a primary source activity. So, this lesson is much more than just a PPT. This curriculum is great for social studies and history teachers. The design is professional and minimal (i.e., no death by PPT). You can make changes to the PPT if you deem it necessary. This presentation can be used in Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides. This PPT and Primary Source Activity will teach your students... • Out of Africa Theory • Bering Strait Theory • Megafauna • Different indigenous groups • Anasazi • Mississippians • Cahokia • Pacific Northwest tribes • Great Plains tribes • Eastern Woodland tribes • Cherokee • Iroquois • Lenapes • Mayans • Aztecs • Age of Exploration • Reasons Europeans wanted a new route to Asia • Portuguese exploration • Vasco da Gama • Spanish exploration • Christopher Columbus • Spaniards in the New World • Encomienda • Viceroyalty of New Spain • Bartolomé de las Casas • Hernán Cortés conquers Aztecs • St. Augustine • Ferdinand Magellan • Columbian Exchange • and much more!

To get this engaging teaching activity on the life of Martin Luther King, visit: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Biography-of-Martin-Luther-King-Presentation-Trivia-Game-Google-Slides-7611389 Teach your students the biography of Martin Luther King Jr. This Google Slides presentation and trivia teaches students about major events in the life of MLK including the Montgomery Bus Boycott, Birmingham Campaign, March on Washington (including "I Have a Dream" speech), and much more. As a busy and dedicated teacher, it can be difficult to create a quality lesson in a short period of time. Have no worries, this presentation and trivia is not only useful and relevant but also a lot of fun! This a great way to learn about the history of Martin Luther King Jr. What makes this lesson even more exciting is the trivia at the end. It is fun and engaging. Students will go away laughing. All the content they learn on the first 28 informative slides will be tested in a fun trivia game. There are a total of 10 trivia questions. This lesson doesn't just work for history class… it works for EVERY class! You can use this lesson if you are teaching about the Civil Rights Movement or right before Martin Luther King Jr. Day. It also works great for Black History Month. It is easy to use. All you have to do click on the linked file, hit “presentation,” then go! You could use each slide as a basis for further discussion and instruction as well. This lesson is also great for the physical classroom or distance learning. If in the classroom, just present to the students and do the trivia as a class. If distance learning, send the link to students and they can learn the content and try to answer the questions on their devices. #martinlutherkingday #historyteacher #teachingactivity

To get this curriculum on Religion & Reform in America, click here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Religion-Reform-Second-Great-Awakening-PowerPoint-Google-Slides-History-6349972 Engaging PowerPoint, Google Slides, student questions, and primary source for American history classes about the Second Great Awakening in the early 1800s and the reform movements that followed (e.g., Temperance Movement, Anti-Slavery Movement, Women's Rights Movement, and more). This curriculum also goes over some of the different Christian denominations in the United States (e.g., Baptism, Methodism, Presbyterianism, Mormonism, and more). This helps students understand how religions evolved and developed in the U.S. Additionally, there are two primary source activities. The first one uses a source that details Second Great Awakening camp meetings. The second is an excerpt from Henry David Thoreau's Walden. This slide correlates with the Unitarian Church and Transcendentalism slides. The primary source activities divide the class into lecture and student interaction and makes the class more enjoyable for the students and teacher. For these questions, there are suggested answers included. This activity also helps students with their historical thinking skills. To make the students more engaged (and to make them pay attention), there are is a student study guide for students to complete during and/or after the presentation. Teachers love this! It ensures the students learn. Furthermore, a teacher guide is included. The information in the guide sheet and PPT notes include additional information that is not on the slides. This way, the teacher can add interesting little comments or data to each slide (i.e., it makes the teacher look smart). The PPT (or Google Slides) can be presented to the students or given to them to study on their own. The design is professional and with the right amount of words on each slide (i.e., NO death by PowerPoint). The content is very detailed in the notes, so if you are busy, you can simply open the slides in front of the class and read the notes (it is suggested you review the slides before class though). You can make changes to the PPT, if you deem it necessary. This presentation can be used in Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides (if you want to use Google Slides, just click the link on the provided file). This PPT and Primary Source Curriculum will teach your students... First Great Awakening Second Great Awakening Genealogy of Christian denominations Camp meetings Methodists Presbyterians Baptists Amish Mormons (Church of Latter-day Saints) Unitarians Transcendentalists Temperance Movement Women Right's Movement Anti-Slavery Movement Abolition Movement Frederick Douglass William Lloyd Garrison Elizabeth Cady Stanton Lucretia Mott Indian Removal Act Trail of Tears and more! This presentations touches on all of the above topics and adds more detail. Students really get a good idea of how religion has been an integral part of the development of the United States. Next time they pass a church, they will look at the sign in front and want to know what denomination it is because they will know the history. This curriculum works with traditional American history textbooks. It works great for all history classes (including AP US History). #AmericanHistory #HistoryTeacher #TeachingActivity

To get the History of Christmas in American Google Slides activity, click here: https://tinyurl.com/ywpj7c9t Engage your students by teaching about the history of Christmas in the United States. This is a fun and relevant way to learn about the origins of Christmas and about the historical development of this joyful tradition from ancient days in the Middle East to Europe to the U.S. Students will learn about the history of the Christmas tree, mistletoe, the Christmas wreath, and even the song "Jingle Bells." Additionally, students will even learn about the Nativity, Saturnalia, Yuletide, and more. It even has some interested facts about George Washington's crossing of the Delaware on Christmas during the American Revolution and the truce between soldiers during World War I when soldiers stopped to greet each other and celebrate before returning to battle. Please note: one slide at the end of the presentations asks students about their family's Christmas traditions. It also asks about their special traditions if they celebrate a different festival like Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Ramadan, or Chinese New Year. What makes this lesson even more exciting is the trivia at the end. It is fun and engaging. Students will go away laughing. All the content they learn on the informative and fascinating slides will be tested in the fun trivia game. Teachers can use this lesson to connect to bigger picture ideas from their history class. But this presentation and trivia doesn't just work for history class.. it works for EVERY class! If it is December and you want to have a fun class with your students, this lesson is for you. It is also easy to use. All you have to do is click on the linked file, hit "present," then go! You could use each slide as a basis for further discussion and instruction as well. The students first learn about the history of Christmas, then they play the trivia game. Makes for a productive and enjoyable class for this special holiday. It could also work in a cultural class that introduces different festivals. Visit the Lessons in Humanities story on Teachers Pay Teachers to see all the great teaching activities available for teachers. https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Lessons-In-Humanities #history #Christmas #Teacher

To get this primary source teaching activity on the Russia-Ukraine War, click here: https://rb.gy/bglpwc Check out this teaching resource for history teachers on the Russia-Ukraine War. This video describes this primary source activity and shows how to use it. These engaging primary source activities will teach your students about the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Students will not only learn about the Russia-Ukraine War, but they will understand the origins of Russia and Ukraine, and they understand the perspectives of Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky. It's a great resource for improving historical thinking skills! This activity includes three pages of background information on the origins of Russia and Ukraine. This background information will explore the relations of this two countries so students can better understand the complex history. After the background information, there is a speech from Vladimir Putin announcing the invasion of Ukraine and a speech from Volodymyr Zelensky to the U.S. Congress. Then there are small excerpts of quotes from Russian and Ukrainians. These quotes are designed for students to see the conflict from different perspectives. This activity is relevant to geopolitical events in the 21st century. There is ZERO prep needed. Just print or load the activity to your Learning Management System (LMS). The activity includes a PDF, Google Docs, and Easel (Lessons in Humanities is an Easel Certified Seller). Choose the version that works best for your class! Materials include: • Three pages of background information • Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky speeches • Russian and Ukrainian quotations • ANSWER KEY Visit the Lessons in Humanities story on Teachers Pay Teachers to see all the great teaching activities available for teachers. https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Lessons-In-Humanities #ukrainewar #teachingresources #teacher

#teach #Easter #resurrection Teach your students about the history of Easter and the resurrection of Jesus Christ: https://bit.ly/3q2pHTw Learn and teach about the history of Easter and the resurrection of Jesus Christ according to the Bible. This lesson works great for social studies and Christian Sunday school teachers during the Easter season anytime from Ash Wednesday up to Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Students will learn about the life of Jesus, his triumphant arrival in Jerusalem, the cleansing of the temple, the Last Supper, the trial of Jesus (Sanhedrin and by the Roman governor Pontius Pilate), the crucifixion, and resurrection. This part is all according to the Bible. There is one page that talks about the historicity of Jesus and crucifixions by Romans. Then students will be introduced to the history of Easter eggs, Easter bunnies, and other modern traditions for Christians during the Easter season. As a busy and dedicated teacher, it can be difficult to create a quality lesson in a short period of time. Have no worries, this presentation and trivia is not only useful and relevant but also a lot of fun and there is zero prep! This a great way to learn about the history of Easter and the story of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. What makes this lesson even more exciting is the trivia at the end. It is fun and engaging. Students will go away laughing. All the content they learn on the first half of the presentation will be tested in a fun trivia game. This lesson doesn't just work for history and Sunday school class… it works for EVERY class! If you are a social studies teacher, English teacher, art teacher, drama teacher... this lesson can fit into your class, especially if it is the Spring season. It is easy to use. All you have to do click on the linked file, hit “present,” then go! You could use each slide as a basis for further discussion and instruction as well. This lesson is also great for distance learning. Send the link to students and they can learn the content and try to answer the questions at home.

To get this St. Patrick's Day coloring book activity, click here: https://bit.ly/3hgKsWV Teach your elementary students about the history of St. Patrick's Day with this reading and coloring book. It also includes some Saint Patrick's Day fun activities and games! This St. Patrick's Day teaching resource will not only help students learn about the history of this festive holiday, but it will help them with their reading, hand-eye coordination (by coloring the pages), and ability to problem solve. This activity includes more than 20 pages that teaches the story of Saint Patrick with a coloring activity for each page. After the St. Patrick's Day reading and coloring, there are some fun activities. Students love these activities! Students will know who Saint Patrick was and why St. Patrick's Day is celebrated today. They will also learn about the geography of Ireland, Irish immigration to the United States and other parts of the world, and different ways St. Patrick's Day is celebrated. How to use this activity: •Print the PDF for every student • Staple the reading and coloring pages to make a book • Staple the fun games and activities separately (give this to the students after doing the reading and coloring) • Read the history of St. Patrick's Day together as a class or in small groups (either read the printed version or put the PDF on the big screen) • Students color one page in class (and do the rest for homework) • Students complete the fun activities at the end of the reading

#teach #learn #Irish Teach your students about the history of St. Patrick's Day: https://bit.ly/33ZSekm Teach your students about St. Patrick's Day with this great Google Slides activity that includes a presentation at the beginning, then a trivia game at the end. This video is a preview of this activity and teaches teachers how to use it. If you want this Google Slides activity, click here: https://bit.ly/33ZSekm This lesson teaches students about... • Saint Patrick • Irish history • Leprechauns • Shamrock • Four-leaf clovers • St. Patrick's Cathedral • St. Patrick's Day parade Visit the Lessons in Humanities story on Teachers Pay Teachers to see all the great teaching activities available for teachers. https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Lessons-In-Humanities

#History #Valentine #TeachingResource Teach your students about the history of Valentine's Day: https://bit.ly/33ZSekm Teach your students about Valentine's Day with this great Google Slides activity that includes a presentation at the beginning, then a trivia at the end. This video is a preview of this activity. As a busy and dedicated teacher, it can be difficult to create a quality lesson in a short period of time. Have no worries, this presentation and trivia is not only useful and relevant but also a lot of fun! This a great way to learn about the origins of Valentine's Day from the days of Roman Empire when Lupercalia was celebrated to the days of Saint Valentine. What makes this lesson even more exciting is the trivia at the end. It is fun and engaging. Students will go away laughing. This lesson doesn't just work for history class… it works for EVERY class! If you need a break and want to have a fun class, teach your students about this romantic festival. It is easy to use. All you have to do click on the linked file, hit “present,” then go! You could use each slide as a basis for further discussion and instruction as well. This lesson is also great for the physical classroom or distance learning. If in the classroom, just present to the students and do the trivia as a class. If distance learning, send the link to students and they can learn the content and try to answer the questions on their devices. You can do this as a class, or put the students in small groups, or students can do it individually in the classroom or at home.

#Christmas #Teacher Try this Christmas teaching activity for elementary school teachers. It's a lot of fun and will get the students laughing. To get this activity, visit the Lessons in Humanities store: https://bit.ly/3mUpNLU

#History #DayOfTheDead #TeachingResource Teach your students about the history of the Day of the Dead: https://cutt.ly/3EnSogQ Teach your students about the Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos). This Google Slides presentation and trivia teaches students about the Mesoamerican and Spanish origins of this joyful festival. As a busy and dedicated teacher, it can be difficult to create a quality lesson in a short period of time. Have no worries, this presentation and trivia is not only useful and relevant but also a lot of fun! This a great way to learn about the history of the Day of the Dead from its origins in Mesoamerica to its influences in Spain. This Google Slides presentation and trivia will also teach students about how revelers celebrate the Day of the Dead from the bread of the dead (pan de muerto), ofrendas, papel picados, and much more. What makes this lesson even more exciting is the trivia at the end. It is fun and engaging. Students will go away laughing. All the content they learn on the first 30 informative slides will be tested in a fun trivia game. There are a total of 20 trivia questions. This lesson doesn't just work for history class… it works for EVERY class! Even though it is not a Spanish language class, it works great for Spanish students. It is in English but does have some Spanish words like ofrenda, pan de muerto, papel picados, calacas, calaveras, and more. It is easy to use. All you have to do click on the linked file, hit “present,” then go! You could use each slide as a basis for further discussion and instruction as well. This lesson is also great for the physical classroom or distance learning. If in the classroom, just present to the students and do the trivia as a class. If distance learning, send the link to students and they can learn the content and try to answer the questions on their devices. You can do this as a class, or put the students in small groups, or students can do it individually in the classroom or at home. Alternative Use Cases (distance learning) Send the link to your students at home; students try to answer the questions. Make sure students can only view (not edit) and remind them to click the “present” button. You could also use present this to students on Zoom and share your screen.

For this Google Slides Activity: https://bit.ly/3yReLdC Help your students learn about the history of Labor Day in the United States with this engaging Google Slides presentation plus self-grading trivia questions! This is an interactive activity that will help your students learn about the Labor Movement, Gilded Age, and Progressive Era, and why we celebrate Labor Day in America. As a busy and dedicated teacher, it can be difficult to create a quality lesson in a short period of time. Have no worries, this presentation and trivia is not only useful and relevant but also a lot of fun! This a great way to learn about the history of Labor Day. This Google Slides presentation and trivia will teach your students about the difficult working conditions of the 1800s which led to the growth of unions, protests, strikes, and finally the creation of Labor Day by President Cleveland. Students will go away laughing. All the content they learn on the first 20 informative slides will be tested in a fun trivia game. There are a total of 12 trivia questions. This lesson doesn't just work for history class… it works for EVERY class! Whether you are teaching Geography, English, ... any class, you can use this to help your students learn about this federal holiday. It is easy to use. All you have to do is click on the linked file, hit “present,” then go! You could use each slide as a basis for further discussion and instruction as well. This lesson is also great for distance learning. Send the link to students and they can learn the content and try to answer the questions at home.

#HowToTeach #History #Olympics To get this History of Olympics teaching resource, visit: https://bit.ly/3ztLPbP The Summer Olympics in Tokyo have arrived! With the 2021 Summer Olympic Games finally here, it is an excellent time to teach your students about the history of the Olympics. As a busy and dedicated teacher, it can be difficult to create a quality lesson in a short period of time. Have no worries, this presentation and trivia is not only useful and relevant but also a lot of fun! This a great way to learn about the history of the Olympics from the ancient Greece Olympics to the modern Olympics. This Google Slides presentation and trivia will teach students about the mythological origins of the Olympics to the ancient origins of the Olympics to Olympics we all know today. What makes this lesson even more exciting is the trivia at the end. It is fun and engaging. Students will go away laughing. All the content they learn on the first 28 informative slides will be tested in a fun trivia game. There are a total of 20 trivia questions. This lesson doesn't just work for history class… it works for EVERY class! It is easy to use. All you have to do click on the linked file, hit “present,” then go! You could use each slide as a basis for further discussion and instruction as well.