An escape room style activity to help students understand the Colonial Era.

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

A research project to guide students understanding of individuals from the time period.

A template to prepare students for the Wax Museum presentation.

An activity to help students discover facts about the major American Revolution battles.

A handout to accompany the Countries of the World 1800s map to help students gain understanding the origin countries of American immigrants.

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

A card sorting activity to give students an understanding of major events during the 1800s that relate to Westward Expansion.

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

A timeline that explains key decisions and actions that lead to preceded the Election of 1860.

A organizer to accompany the lesson reading.

A handout to help students understand the key leaders on each side of the Civil War.

A handout to help students plan their virtual museum.

Stations. Hands-On Learning, Exploration, Skill Practice. Station cards guide students through activities exploring Franklin's virtues using role play, reading practice, and primary sources.

Student Handout. Sorting, Fine-Motor Practice, Concept Reinforcement. Students cut and sort images into four parts of Franklin's story: who he was, how he improved himself, how he helped his community, and how he helped his country.

Stations. Hands-On Learning, Eckford, Skill Practice. Station cards guide students through sorting, primary source observation, reflection, and simple role play connected to Eckford's experience.

Student Handout. Sequencing, Fine-Motor Practice, Story Understanding. Students cut and sequence key moments from Eckford's story to understand how her courageous day unfolded.

Student Handout. Discussion Prompts, Courage, Reflection. An optional build-your-own paper dice activity with simple prompts about courage and Eckford's story for partner talk or quick review.

Puzzle. Problem-Solving, Vocabulary, Story Review. A cut-and-assemble, self-correcting puzzle that reinforces vocabulary and themes from Eckford's story.

Stations. Hands-On Learning, Primary Sources, Skill Practice. Station cards guide students through role play, reading practice and primary source observation connected to Armstrong's journey.

Student Handout. Phonological Awareness, Vocabulary, Fine-Motor Skills. Students sort vocabulary from Armstrong's story by syllable count.

Game. Vocabulary, Listening, Story Review. A playful bingo game that reinforces key vocabulary and concepts from Armstrong's Amazing Courage lessons.

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.