U.S. History Teaching Resources
WWII Propaganda Agency Project
Bring the WWII homefront to life with this engaging, creative propaganda project! In this interactive simulation, students take on the role of a government propaganda agency tasked with influencing the American public during World War II. Students will analyze real historical propaganda, identify persuasive techniques, and design their own campaign to support the war effort. This activity blends history, critical thinking, and creativity—making it a memorable experience your students will actually enjoy.
$2.99
Spy vs Spy Cold War Simulation
Spy vs. Spy: The Cold War Simulation Game
Engage your students with this interactive Cold War group activity! Students take on the roles of CIA and KGB agents, analyze real Cold War scenarios, and present their strategies through slides or short role-plays. Perfect for promoting collaboration, critical thinking, and historical analysis.
$2.99
American & French Revolutions + Napoleon Quiz
20 Multiple-Choice Questions + Answer Key
Assess your students’ understanding of three major turning points in world history with this easy-to-use quiz covering the American Revolution, the French Revolution, and the rise and rule of Napoleon Bonaparte.
Perfect as a review activity, formative assessment, or end-of-unit quiz, this resource is ready to print and go — no prep required!
$0.49
Voices of the Revolution: Lapbook Project
In this hands-on project, students will explore key people, events, and ideas of the American Revolutionary War by creating an interactive lapbook. This activity is perfect for homeschool settings—adaptable for solo learners or small sibling groups.
$1.99
Cold War Beginnings Worksheet
Introduce your students to the beginnings of the Cold War with this easy-to-use, one-page worksheet. This resource helps students review key terms, analyze short-answer questions, and practice critical thinking about U.S.-Soviet tensions after World War II. Perfect as a bell-ringer, homework assignment, sub plan, or quick review activity.
$0.99
Berlin Wall DBQ Assignment
Bring history to life with this engaging Berlin Wall DBQ Assignment!
Students will analyze primary and secondary sources to answer document-based questions about the causes, impact, and fall of the Berlin Wall.
$0.99
Gilded Age Shark Tank
Bring the Gilded Age to life with this fun and engaging classroom simulation! In this “Shark Tank”-style activity, students step into the shoes of Gilded Age entrepreneurs and pitch innovations like steel, electricity, railroads, and oil to a panel of historical “investors.” It’s the perfect way to explore industrial growth, monopolies, labor conditions, and wealth inequality—all while encouraging critical thinking and collaboration.
$1.99
Harriet Tubman: Fact vs. Myth Challenge
Engage your students with this interactive Harriet Tubman lesson that challenges them to separate fact from myth. This editable Google Doc activity includes 10 statements that students must investigate and correct using reliable sources.
Perfect for Black History Month or American history lessons, this activity sparks critical thinking and meaningful discussion. A separate handout includes higher-order discussion questions for individual, group, or class reflection.
$1.99
Theodore Roosevelt's Rough Riders Recruitment Challenge
Bring the excitement of the Spanish-American War into your classroom with this creative, hands-on activity! In this engaging simulation, students take on the role of military recruiters working for Theodore Roosevelt. Their mission? To design a bold and persuasive recruitment poster or flyer encouraging Americans to join the legendary Rough Riders—the volunteer cavalry regiment that stormed San Juan Hill and helped shape Roosevelt’s rise to fame.
This project blends historical analysis, persuasive writing, and creative design, making it ideal for both middle school (8th grade) and high school U.S. History students. Includes a short, student-friendly reading passage to introduce the Rough Riders, plus step-by-step instructions for the activity, optional extensions, and a fun gallery walk component with peer voting. Whether you’re wrapping up a unit on imperialism or spotlighting Roosevelt’s legacy, this activity is a hit!