
US History
This course explores the rich and complex history of the United States from its founding to the present day. Students will examine key events, movements, and figures that have shaped the nation's political, social, and cultural development. This course explores the rich and complex history of the United States from its founding to the present day. Students will examine key events, movements, and figures that have shaped the nation's political, social, and cultural development.
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Lesson 5 - Reconstruction Amendments Review and End of Reconstruction 1-30-25
Review 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments
End of Reconstruction Lecture + Exit Ticket
Review 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments
End of Reconstruction Lecture + Exit Ticket
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Lesson 6 - Putting it all Together 1/31/25
Review Reconstruction Evidence
Create Evidence Log for Reconstruction Essays.
Review Reconstruction Evidence
Create Evidence Log for Reconstruction Essays.
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Lesson 7 - Week of Feb 3-7 - CER Writing - Reconstruction
Review Reconstruction Evidence
Create Evidence Log for Reconstruction Essays.
Review Reconstruction Evidence
Create Evidence Log for Reconstruction Essays.
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Lesson 6 - Reconstruction Review
Review Reconstruction Evidence
Create Evidence Log for Reconstruction Essays.
Review Reconstruction Evidence
Create Evidence Log for Reconstruction Essays.
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Lesson 7 - Reconstruction Assessment 2-10-25
Reconstruction Assessment
Review Kahoot
Quiz on Reconstruction
Reconstruction Assessment
Review Kahoot
Quiz on Reconstruction
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Lesson 1 -Immigration in the United States 2/11/2025
Introduction to the Gilded Age & Immigration
Immigration (Late 1800s - Early 1900s)
Immigration Stations
Reflection
Introduction to the Gilded Age & Immigration
Immigration (Late 1800s - Early 1900s)
Immigration Stations
Reflection
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Lesson 2 - Chinese immigration and exclusion - 2/13/25
Introduction to the Gilded Age & Immigration
Immigration (Late 1800s - Early 1900s)
Immigration Stations
Reflection
Introduction to the Gilded Age & Immigration
Immigration (Late 1800s - Early 1900s)
Immigration Stations
Reflection
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Lesson 3 - Second Industrial Revolution 2/14/25
Introduction to the Second Industrial Revolution
Key Causes of Revolution
Major Inventions
CC3 on how life changes.
Introduction to the Second Industrial Revolution
Key Causes of Revolution
Major Inventions
CC3 on how life changes.
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Lesson 4 - Big Business and New Technology
Introduction to the Second Industrial Revolution
Key Vocab Terms
Gilded Age Industrialists
Political Cartoons
Homework Sheet
Introduction to the Second Industrial Revolution
Key Vocab Terms
Gilded Age Industrialists
Political Cartoons
Homework Sheet
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Lesson 5 - Worker's Revolt Mr. Larsen Sub Day 2/20/25
Worker’s Respond to Industrialist Greed
May Day Strike
Homestead Strike
Pullman Strike
Worker’s Respond to Industrialist Greed
May Day Strike
Homestead Strike
Pullman Strike
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Lesson 6 - Gilded Age and Industrialization 2/21/25 and 2/24/25
Documentary Viewing - PBS Gilded Age Overview
Overview of the Gilded Age
Recap major ideas, themes, and concepts we have learned about so far.
Documentary Viewing - PBS Gilded Age Overview
Overview of the Gilded Age
Recap major ideas, themes, and concepts we have learned about so far.
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Lesson 6 - Unit Review
Introduction to the Second Industrial Revolution
Key Causes of Revolution
Major Inventions
CC3 on how life changes.
Introduction to the Second Industrial Revolution
Key Causes of Revolution
Major Inventions
CC3 on how life changes.
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Lesson 1 - Introduction to the Progressive Era 2/27/25
Progressive Era Unit
Unit 9 - Gilded Age Test
Complete Guided Notes on the Progressive Era
Progressive Era Unit
Unit 9 - Gilded Age Test
Complete Guided Notes on the Progressive Era
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Lesson 2 - Problems during the Progressive Era 2/28/25
Progressive Era Unit
Intro to Progressive Age
Problems in America Stations
Progressive Era Unit
Intro to Progressive Age
Problems in America Stations
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Lesson 3 - Problems during the Progressive Era 3/04/25
Progressive Era Unit
Intro to Progressive Age
Problems in America Stations
Progressive Era Unit
Intro to Progressive Age
Problems in America Stations
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Lesson 4 - Solutions during the Progressive Era 3/04/25
Progressive Era Unit
Solutions to the problems of the Gilded Age
Full Class Stations
Progressive Era Unit
Solutions to the problems of the Gilded Age
Full Class Stations
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Progressive Era Unit Report Card Summative
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Lesson 6 - Black Leaders of the Progressive Era 3/7/25
Black Progressives
Ida B Wells
Booker T. Washington
W.E.B DuBois
Black Progressives
Ida B Wells
Booker T. Washington
W.E.B DuBois
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Black Progressives
Ida B Wells
Booker T. Washington
W.E.B DuBois
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Lesson 1 - Intro to Imperialism 3/11/25 - Mr. Larsen Sub Day
On Your Own Slideshow
Complete the slideshow and answer the questions on your computer.
Share with Mr.Larsen when you complete the assignment.
On Your Own Slideshow
Complete the slideshow and answer the questions on your computer.
Share with Mr.Larsen when you complete the assignment.
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Lesson 2 - Imperialism- Annexation of Hawaii 3-13-25
Introduction to Imperialism
Review Intro to Annexation & Key Vocab
Annexation of Hawaii POV articles and activity.
Introduction to Imperialism
Review Intro to Annexation & Key Vocab
Annexation of Hawaii POV articles and activity.
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Lesson 3 - Imperialism- Modern Day Case Study on the Island of Niihau 3/14/25
Hawaii Case Study
Cultural Preservation or Colonialism
This American Life Podcast + Worksheet
Hawaii Case Study
Cultural Preservation or Colonialism
This American Life Podcast + Worksheet
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Lesson 4 - Imperialism- Open Door Policy and the Panama Canal 3/17/25
Open Door Policy and Panama Canal
Open Door Policy and Panama Canal
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Lesson 5 - Imperialism- Spanish American War and Yellow Journalism 3/18/25
Spanish American War & Yellow Journalism
Spanish American War & Yellow Journalism
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Causes of World War 1
Lecture Overview
Causes of the War Overview
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Lesson 2 - WWI Causes and Experiences in the War - 4/01/25
World War 1 Causes and Experiences
Lecture Overview
Guided Notes
Life a Solider Activity
World War 1 Causes and Experiences
Lecture Overview
Guided Notes
Life a Solider Activity
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World War 1 US Joins the War
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Lesson 4 - WWI - Review and Assessment 4/4/25
WWI Review and Assessment
WWI Review and Assessment
Finish Graphic Organizer on different groups.
WWI Review and Assessment
WWI Review and Assessment
Finish Graphic Organizer on different groups.
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Lesson 1 - The 1920s - 4/8/2025 - Mr. Larsen Sub Day
Overview of the 1920s
Documentary Viewing
Viewing Guide Graphic Organizer
Overview of the 1920s
Documentary Viewing
Viewing Guide Graphic Organizer
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Lesson 2 - Causes of the Great Depression 4/10/25 -4/11/25
Causes of the Great Depression
SEED Survey
Causes of the Great Depression Overview + Stations
Exit Ticket
Causes of the Great Depression
SEED Survey
Causes of the Great Depression Overview + Stations
Exit Ticket
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Lesson 3 - American Life during the Great Depression 4/14/25 & 4/15/25
Hard Times and The Great Depression
Warm Up
American Lives during the Depression
Photo Story Assignment
Hard Times and The Great Depression
Warm Up
American Lives during the Depression
Photo Story Assignment
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Lesson 4 - FDR and the First New Deal 4/16/25 & 4/17/25
The Second New Deal
Warm UpFDR and the New Deal
Alphabet Soup Programs
The Second New Deal
Warm UpFDR and the New Deal
Alphabet Soup Programs
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Lesson 5 - The Second New Deal 4/18/25 - 4/19/25
The Second New Deal
Warm UpFDR and the New Deal
Was the New Deal a Succuess?
The Second New Deal
Warm UpFDR and the New Deal
Was the New Deal a Succuess?
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Lesson 6 - The Great Depression and New Deal Review 4-22-25, 4-23-25, and 4-24-25.
Unit Review
Review Videos
Kahoot
Study Guide
Unit Review
Review Videos
Kahoot
Study Guide
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Lesson 1 - The Rise of Dictators in Europe 4-25-25 and 4-28-25
Introduction to WWII
Rise of Dictators
Fascism, Communism, and Nationalism
Introduction to WWII
Rise of Dictators
Fascism, Communism, and Nationalism
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Lesson 2 - The Road to War - US and Entry into WWII 4/29/25 - 4/30/25
USA Joins WW2
Isolationism in the United States
Character Profile Reactions - Major Events
USA Joins the War Assignment
USA Joins WW2
Isolationism in the United States
Character Profile Reactions - Major Events
USA Joins the War Assignment
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Lesson 3 - World War II Overview: Pacific and European Theaters. 4-30-25 & 5-01-25
USA Joins WW2
Isolationism in the United States
Character Profile Reactions - Major Events
USA Joins the War Assignment
USA Joins WW2
Isolationism in the United States
Character Profile Reactions - Major Events
USA Joins the War Assignment
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Lesson 4 - WWII and the homefront 5/02/25 - 5/03/25
WWII and the Homefront
Changes in America for Total War
Station activity
WWII and the Homefront
Changes in America for Total War
Station activity
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Lesson 5 - WWII and Japanese Interment 5/6/25 and 5/7/25
WWII and Japanese Internment
Lecture Overview
Gallery Walk Activity
Paragraph Writing Response
WWII and Japanese Internment
Lecture Overview
Gallery Walk Activity
Paragraph Writing Response
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Lesson 7 - WWII - Review 5/12/25
WWII Review
End of World War 2
Visual Timeline Activity
Review for WW2 Test
WWII Review
End of World War 2
Visual Timeline Activity
Review for WW2 Test
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Lesson 8 - WWII - Review and Assessment 5/09/25, and 5/12/25
USA Joins WW2
Isolationism in the United States
Character Profile Reactions - Major Events
USA Joins the War Assignment
USA Joins WW2
Isolationism in the United States
Character Profile Reactions - Major Events
USA Joins the War Assignment
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Lesson 1 - WWII - Introduction to the Cold War
Intro to Cold War and WW2 Test
Review for WW2 Test
WW2 Test
Intro to Cold War Background Reading
Intro to Cold War and WW2 Test
Review for WW2 Test
WW2 Test
Intro to Cold War Background Reading
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Lesson 2 - Cold War - Truman Doctrine and Korean War 5/14/25 - 5/15/25
Intro to Cold War Truman Doctrine and Korean War
Guided Notes
Truman Doctrine and Containment
Korean War Overview
Intro to Cold War Truman Doctrine and Korean War
Guided Notes
Truman Doctrine and Containment
Korean War Overview
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Lesson 3 - Cold War - Eisenhower and Brinkmenship
Eisenhower and the Cold War
Nuclear Weapons MAD
Space Race
CIA Covert Operations
Eisenhower and the Cold War
Nuclear Weapons MAD
Space Race
CIA Covert Operations
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Lesson 4 - Cold War - Vietnam War 5/20/25 and 5/21/25
The Cold War - Vietnam
Overview of the Vietnam War
Guided Notes & Vocab Assignment
The Cold War - Vietnam
Overview of the Vietnam War
Guided Notes & Vocab Assignment
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Lesson 5 - Cold War - Big Ideas and Key Events Review 5/21/25 - 5/22/25
Cold War Big Idea Review
Finish Vietnam War
Project Creation - Word Wall
Cold War Big Idea Review
Finish Vietnam War
Project Creation - Word Wall
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Lesson 6 - Cold War - 1950s - American in Color Viewing
America in Color Documentary
Overview of the 1950s
Key Events in the 1950s Cold War
Civil Rights back Home
America in Color Documentary
Overview of the 1950s
Key Events in the 1950s Cold War
Civil Rights back Home
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Lesson 7 - Cold War - Review and Assessment 5/27/25
Cold War Review and Assessment
Warm Up - Class Survey Year Feedback
Review Major Ideas - Oversimplfied Videos
Guided Notes/Open Note Mini-Quiz on the Cold War
Cold War Review and Assessment
Warm Up - Class Survey Year Feedback
Review Major Ideas - Oversimplfied Videos
Guided Notes/Open Note Mini-Quiz on the Cold War
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Lesson 1 - Civil Rights Movement 5/28/25 - 5/29/25, 5/30/25, 6/2/25
Civil Rights Movement
Cold War - Open Note Quiz.
Begin Civil Rights Movement Unit.
Historical Tour through big events in the Civil Rights.
Civil Rights Movement
Cold War - Open Note Quiz.
Begin Civil Rights Movement Unit.
Historical Tour through big events in the Civil Rights.
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Civil Rights Movement
Selma Movie
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