Informational texts to help students understand the earliest British settlements in America.

Primary sources documenting the slave trade in the colonial era.

A scripted activity to guide students through exploration of the Declaration of Independence.

Additional readings to give students background for the creation of the Declaration of Independence.

A debate activity to help students gain understanding of the complexities of the move toward Independence.

Readings that provide an overview of the detail the powers and structure of the Colonial government.

A step-by-step handout to help students prepare for the verbal portion of their Wax Museum presentation.

Readings that provide an overview of the development of the Constitution and the major items discussed at Constitutional Convention.

Text that covers Industrialization through the lens of the Lowell Girls.

A card game to give students an understanding of major events during the 1800s that relate to industrialization and immigration.

Text that explores Westward Expansion and Manifest Destiny.

Four primary source resources from the Trail of Tears period.

Readings that provide an overview of the causes of the Civil War.

A primary source set that focuses on experiences of slavery and discusses sensitive topics surrounding the emotional toll of slavery.

Excerpts from 1860's newspapers that compare and contrast the election coverage in Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Indiana.

Lexiled readings that provide an overview of the Civil War for elementary students.

A scaffolded version of this primary source for elementary students.

A handout to accompany the lesson video that helps guide students through the major themes of the Civil War.

Based on the game Timeline by Frédéric Henry, this game contains cards that focus on key dates in American history between 1020 and 2008. About the Game: Game can be played with 2 or more players. Gameplay takes 10-20 minutes per round. Available in a print-and-play version via the Download button or for purchase through the BRI Store.

A card game to give students an understanding of major events during the 1800s that relate to industrialization and immigration.

A dice game that allows students to understand the various groups that moved Westward and the choices they had to make along the way.