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Declaration of Independence Activity - Declaration Detectives

By Wise Guys

Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to teach the Declaration of Independence to your middle school and high school students? This Declaration detective activity is perfect to help your class dig into what the The Declaration of Independence

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4, RH.9-10.4

$6.00

443

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Patriots and Loyalists American Revolution Activity

By Wise Guys

Do you want your upper elementary and middle school students to understand the difference between Patriots and Loyalists during the Revolutionary War? This is an American Revolution informational text activity about Loyalists vs Patriots. This

Subjects:

Reading, Tools for Common Core, Informational Text

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts

CCSS:

RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.4.3, RI.4.6, RI.4.9, RI.5.1, RI.5.6, RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.5, RH.6-8.6...

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Louisiana Purchase - Lewis and Clark Expedition

By Wise Guys

Here is a fun and engaging activity about Lewis and Clark and the Louisiana Purchase. Your students will be answering comprehension questions about the famous expedition through the Louisiana Territory. They will be using their map skills to

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Geography

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

$3.00

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Authors Mood Tone and Style

By Wise Guys

Do you want your upper elementary students to be able to understand the author's tone, mood, and style? If so, this resource is for you! The overall purpose for this activity is to have your students understand the difference between mood, tone, and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Handouts, Printables

CCSS:

RL.5.4, RL.6.4, RL.7.4, RL.8.4

$4.00

115

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Revolutionary War Spy Codes Activity Bundle

By Wise Guys

This is a Revolutionary War Spy Activities Bundled Resource. Coded messages were an important way to send valuable information for the British and Americans during the Revolutionary War. The activities in this bundle will place your students in a

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

5^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

$4.50

105

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America Revolution Revolutionary War Spy Activity

By Wise Guys

This interactive America Revolution Revolutionary War Spy simulation activity will find your students playing the role of Patriot spies during the Revolutionary War. Students will try to decipher codes and be able to deliver a message safely.

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, British History

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Games, Lesson

$8.50

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American Revolution Questions and Social Networking Activity

By Wise Guys

Here is an American Revolution 13 Colonies Questions and Social Networking Activity. Here is a great American Revolution bundle that will engage your students!Included in this 8-page mini-bundle is: →History of the 13 Colonies Handout→Student

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Critical Thinking

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts

$4.25

183

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Civil War Game Show Activity

By Wise Guys

Here is an engaging Civil War Game Show activity you won't want to miss. Your students will be quizzed on events, battles, and important people of the American Civil War between the Union and Confederacy through a fun game!The purpose of this

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

5^th, 7^th, 8^th, 10^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Games

$4.00

139

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Aztec, Inca, Maya Unit

By Wise Guys

Are you looking for engaging activities about the Aztec, Inca and Maya civilizations to your upper elementary and middle school students? This Mesoamerica unit is ready for immediate use in your classroom. Included are various engaging activities to

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Native Americans, World History

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Assessment

$10.00

264

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Civil War | Citing Evidence | Group Activities

By Wise Guys

Are you looking for engaging activities to help teach your upper elementary and middle school students about the Civil War? The purpose of this activity is for your students to gain a better understanding of the American Civil War between the Union

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.5.3, RI.5.4, RI.5.7, RI.5.9, RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.7

$8.50

417

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How a Bill Becomes a Law Board Game Activity

By Wise Guys

Here is a fun and engaging board game about United States government and how a bill becomes a law. Some of the key topics covered are two-thirds vote, veto, House of Representatives, Senate, the President, and more.The purpose of this activity is

Subjects:

Elections - Voting, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Games

$3.00

138

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American Revolution - Revolutionary War Bundle of Activities

By Wise Guys

The American Revolution Bundle includes activities, worksheets, printables, quizzes, and so much more. This Revolutionary War bundle is perfect for your upper elementary and middle school classroom.Here are some of the resources included, but take a

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.3, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.5, RH.6-8.7, RH.9-10.2, RH.9-10.3, RH.9-10.4

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$69.99

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Events Leading Up to Civil War Activity

By Wise Guys

Events Leading Up to Civil War Activity. This Civil War activity includes: a 2 page worksheet on events leading up to the Civil War (Missouri Compromise, Compromise of 1850, Fugitive Slave Law, Kansas Nebraska Act, Dred Scott Decision, and Harpers

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

5^th, 7^th, 8^th, 10^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$3.50

$2.50

142

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Thanksgiving Pilgrims and Native Americans Informational Text Activity

By Wise Guys

Thanksgiving Pilgrims and Native Americans Informational Text Activity. This document provides your students with two informational text articles that they will read and then answer questions based on the CCSS.The History Detective topic for this

Subjects:

Reading, Tools for Common Core, Informational Text

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts

CCSS:

RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.4.3, RI.4.6, RI.4.9, RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.3, RI.5.6, RI.6.1, RI.6.2...

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Revolutionary War Escape Room Detective Activity

By Wise Guys

The purpose of this activity is to engage your students in an American Revolution detective activity. Many of the American colonists have been suffering from fatigue and extreme forgetfulness. It is up to the students to solve the mystery quote and

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Critical Thinking

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Printables

$6.25

Digital Download ZIP (7.64 MB)

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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Novel Unit

By Wise Guys

Are you looking for a novel study unit for The Boy in the Striped Pajamas? This is a reading comprehension activity guide and answer key for The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne. It contains comprehension questions, reading strategies,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Printables

$10.00

Digital Download ZIP (2.65 MB)

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How a Bill Becomes a Law Activity

By Wise Guys

Are you in need of a resource that helps your students understand the process of how a bill becomes a law? This resource contains 8 documents that are intended to help your students understand the important steps in the process. This Resource

Subjects:

Civics, Government

Grades:

5^th, 7^th, 8^th, 10^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts

$6.00

$5.00

102

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Appomattox Courthouse End of Civil War Informational Text Activity

By Wise Guys

Learning about the surrender of the South at Appomattox Courthouse during the Civil War is the prime objective of this lesson. Your students will read an informational text article about the Confederacy surrendering at Appomattox Courthouse in

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Printables

CCSS:

RI.5.1, RI.5.3, RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.8, WHST.6-8.1b, WHST.6-8.2, WHST.6-8.2b, WHST.6-8.4, WHST.6-8.9

$3.00

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United States Historical Documents Bundle

By Wise Guys

Here is an amazing United States historical documents bundled resource that is filled with our top seven activities that we use in our classrooms. The Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Paul Revere’s Ride, The Star-Spangled Banner, The Olive

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Printables

CCSS:

RI.5.1, RI.5.3, RI.5.4, RI.6.1, RI.6.3, RI.6.4, RI.6.6, RI.7.1, RI.7.3, RI.7.4, RI.7.6...

$38.25

$29.99

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American Revolution Game Show Activity

By Wise Guys

Here is an American Revolution PowerPoint Game Show Activity. This American Revolutionary War PowerPoint Activity Game is a fun way to have your students review the time period of the Revolutionary War. What is included:The categories are: Famous

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

5^th, 7^th, 8^th, 10^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Games

$4.00

Digital Download PPT (0.25 MB)

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With a combined 40 years of teaching experience at the elementary and middle school levels, We, Wise Guys, have tried our very best to be at the forefront of creating engaging and useful resources that incorporate for many subject areas.

MY TEACHING STYLE

We, Wise Guys, believe in teaching to the whole child. We incorporate various teaching styles in the classroom that help all students learn. We try our very best to make our lessons fun and engaging for our students.

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Undergraduates of UW-La Crosse and UW-Eau Claire. Masters Graduates of UW-La Crosse and UW-Eau Claire.

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We both hold Masters Degrees in Education: Language Arts and Professional Development. Visit our blog below: http://creativecommoncoreclassroom.com/

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Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Algebra, Applied Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Other (Math), Science, Astronomy, Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment, Other (Science), Social Studies, Ancient History, Civics, Elections - Voting, Government, Native Americans, U.S. History, European History, World History, World Languages, Spanish, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Graphic Arts, Other (Art), Other (Performing Arts), Computer Science, Drama, Career and Technical Education, Health, Other (Specialty), ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, British History, Geography, Other (Social Studies), Other (ELA), Life Skills, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Professional Development, Statistics, School Counseling, Economics , Character Education, Word Problems, Study Skills, Instructional Technology, General Science, Problem Solving, Short Stories, Writing, Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Mental Math, Halloween, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Decimals, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Products For TpT Sellers, Tools for Common Core, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, For Administrators, Test Preparation, Early Intervention, End of Year, Close Reading, Women's History Month, Classroom Community, Hispanic Heritage Month