A homework assignment where students interview a family member to learn more about how their family arrived at their current place.

A drawing activity that asks students to choose a scenario of courage from the stories of Jamestown, Plymouth, or Native tribes.

Handout to be used with Colonists Character cards that introduce students to important historical figures.

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

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

An activity to help students plan how to honor the rights of others in their classroom.

A drawing activity that helps students understand how a sleepy colonial town transforms into an urban city.

An activity that asks students to sort primary source excerpts by fact and opinion.

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

An activity that guides students through Excerpts from On Liberty and Slavery by George Moses Horton.

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.