History Sprint Pacing Guide
A comprehensive 10-week pacing guide for 11th Grade US History, specifically tailored for an A/B block schedule leading up to the STAAR test. It includes specific TEKS alignments, excluded holidays/breaks, and a strategic breakdown of remaining content eras.
History Sprint Activity Toolbox
A collection of high-engagement activities for US History teachers, organized by era. Each section provides a full-length activity and a mini-task designed to fit into a 100-minute block while targeting specific STAAR TEKS.
History Sprint Pacing Guide V2
A comprehensive pacing guide for 11th Grade US History, specifically tailored for an A/B block schedule leading up to the STAAR test. It includes specific TEKS alignments, excluded holidays/breaks, and a strategic breakdown of remaining content eras starting on Feb 17 and ending on April 3.
History Sprint Pacing Guide V2 Expanded
A comprehensive pacing guide for 11th Grade US History, specifically tailored for an A/B block schedule leading up to the STAAR test. It includes specific TEKS alignments, excluded holidays/breaks, and a strategic breakdown of remaining content eras starting on Feb 17 and ending on April 3.
History Sprint Daily Calendar
A visual daily calendar guide for US History teachers, mapping out every A and B block session from February 17 to the STAAR test on April 16. It includes specific lesson topics, excluded holidays, and a dedicated intensive review window.
Cold War Unit Teacher Guide
A detailed teacher guide for a 3-block intensive Cold War unit. It outlines the pacing, direct instruction topics, and anchor activities for 100-minute A/B block sessions, fully aligned with Texas US History TEKS.
Cold War Sprint Slides
A comprehensive 3-block slide deck for a Cold War US History unit. Features bold, high-contrast layouts for Block 1 (Origins/Containment), Block 2 (Domestic Impact/Space Race), and Block 3 (Climax/Assessment). Projector-ready and TEKS-aligned.
Containment Map Room Activity
A student activity sheet for the 'Containment Map Room' simulation. Students roleplay as NSC advisors and must apply specific Cold War policies (Truman Doctrine, Marshall Plan, NATO) to historical crisis scenarios from 1947–1948.
Cold War Sprint Assessment
A formal unit assessment for the Cold War, featuring multiple choice and short answer questions aligned with Texas STAAR standards for TEKS 8, 17C, and 2B. Focuses on containment, space race impact, and domestic tensions.
The Great Tech-Off Activity
A student activity sheet focused on the Space Race and the economic impact of Cold War defense spending. Aligned with TEKS 17C and 27A, it explores the Sputnik shock, NDEA, and technological innovation.
Cold War Turning Points Review
A review worksheet covering the key chronological turning points of the Cold War (1945, 1957, 1962, 1969, 1991) as required by TEKS 2B. Students identify years and analyze domestic impacts.
Cold War Guided Notes Template
A comprehensive 3-page guided note-taking template for students to use during the Cold War unit. Structured by block, it includes fill-in-the-blank key terms and a final unit reflection section.
Cold War Block 1 Reading
Day 1 background reading for the Cold War unit. Covers the origins of the Cold War, the policy of containment, the Truman Doctrine, the Marshall Plan, NATO, and the Berlin Airlift. Essential reading for the 'Containment Map Room' activity.
Cold War Block 2 Reading
Day 2 background reading for the Cold War unit. Covers the Sputnik shock, the Space Race, the National Defense Education Act (NDEA), economic innovation through defense spending, and McCarthyism. Vital for the 'Great Tech-Off' activity.
Cold War Block 3 Reading
Day 3 background reading for the Cold War unit. Covers the Cuban Missile Crisis, Reagan's 'Peace Through Strength' policy, the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI), and the official collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. Essential for the 'Turning Points Review'.
The Great Tech-Off Activity
Updated student activity sheet for 'The Great Tech-Off'. Now explicitly requires students to use the Day 2 background reading to answer questions about the Space Race, NDEA, and economic innovation.
Cold War Chronology Practice
A comprehensive chronological review worksheet for the Cold War. Includes a visual timeline of key turning points (1945-1991) and sorting activities for students to practice event sequencing as required by TEKS 2B.
Cold War Chronology Practice Expanded
Expanded chronological review worksheet for the Cold War. Features a visual timeline from 1945–1991, a breakdown of U.S. Presidents and their specific policies/challenges, and matching activities to reinforce student understanding of era-specific leadership.
Cold War Block 1 Reading Expanded
Updated and expanded Day 1 background reading for the Cold War unit. Provides significantly more detail on the Warsaw Pact as a tool for Soviet control in Eastern Europe. Includes an in-depth breakdown of the Korean War, covering the surprise invasion, UN/MacArthur's intervention, Chinese involvement, and the final 38th Parallel stalemate as a victory for containment.
Cold War Block 2 Reading Expanded
Updated Intelligence Briefing 102 following the user-preferred PDF version. It maintains the original layout and wording for 'THE HIGH GROUND', 'EDUCATION AS NATIONAL DEFENSE', and 'THE PROSPERITY BOOM' while adding a new 'THE ARMS RACE' section and further expanding 'PARANOIA AT HOME' with details on fallout shelters, Duck and Cover drills, and the Venona Project.
Cold War Block 3 Reading Expanded
Expanded Day 3 background reading for the Cold War unit. Covers the Cuban Missile Crisis's brinkmanship and JFK's specific role, the pivot between Nixon's Détente and Reagan's 'Peace Through Strength', the specifics of SDI (Star Wars), and the internal Soviet causes (Glasnost/Perestroika) for the final 1991 collapse. It emphasizes the 1991 turning point as required by TEKS 2B. Now includes a data graphic on nuclear stockpiles.
Civil Rights Investigation Log
A comprehensive student investigation log for the Civil Rights Movement. Designed for a 100-minute block, it guides students through five thematic stations covering obstacles, legal battles, tactics, leaders, and federal legislation. Aligned with TEKS 9 and 20.
Civil Rights Gallery Stations
Information stations for the Civil Rights Gallery Walk activity. Includes detailed sections on obstacles (Jim Crow), landmark cases (Brown, Sweatt, Hernandez), tactics (MLK vs. Panthers), diverse leaders (Chavez, Huerta, Friedan), and federal legislation (CRA '64, VRA '65).
Civil Rights Gallery Stations Expanded
Significantly expanded information stations for the Civil Rights Gallery Walk activity. Includes detailed sections on constitutional foundations, psychological evidence in Brown v. Board, deep ideological comparisons between MLK and the Panthers, and analysis of both diverse leaders and institutional resistance.
Civil Rights Investigation Log Expanded
Advanced student investigation log for the Civil Rights Movement Gallery Walk. Designed to accompany the expanded stations, it requires students to analyze legal precedents, compare primary source excerpts, and synthesize the impact of federal legislation and social movements.
Civil Rights Gallery Stations Scaffolded
Vocabulary-adjusted gallery stations for the Civil Rights Movement. Designed for a 7th-9th grade reading level, it includes parenthetical definitions, a 'Word Power' box for scaffolding, and simplified explanations of complex legal cases and ideologies while maintaining TEKS rigor.
Civil Rights Investigation Log Scaffolded
Scaffolded investigation log for the Civil Rights Gallery Walk. Features simplified vocabulary (7th-9th grade level), guided questions with 'look-for' prompts, a word bank for difficult terms, and structured writing areas to help students organize their findings and synthesis.
Civil Rights Gallery Stations Merged
A merged version of the Civil Rights Gallery Stations, combining the historical depth of the expanded edition with the vocabulary leveling and scaffolding of the supported edition. Designed for 7th-9th grade reading accessibility while maintaining high-rigor 11th grade TEKS content.
Civil Rights Investigation Log Merged
A merged and scaffolded investigation log for the Civil Rights Gallery Walk. Combines rigorous historical analysis of legal cases and ideologies with 7th-9th grade vocabulary support, guided questions, and clear formatting for diverse student needs.
Cold War Expanded Notes Template
Updated traditional bullet-point guided notes for the three Cold War expanded readings. Replaces short fill-in-the-blanks with substantial writing areas and analysis prompts covering origins, the Space Race, domestic economy, and the 1991 collapse.
Cold War Expanded Notes Template
Updated hybrid guided notes for the three Cold War expanded readings. Strike a 50/50 balance between traditional fill-in-the-blank key terms and analytical writing prompts, ensuring students both capture core facts and practice historical reasoning.
Cold War Expanded Notes Condensed
Condensed 2-page (front and back) guided notes for the Cold War unit. Covers origins, Space Race, economy, and the 1991 collapse with a 50/50 mix of fill-in-the-blank and analytical writing prompts. Optimized for standard 8.5x11 printing with a compact final timeline challenge.
Containment Map Room Activity
Condensed 1-page student activity sheet for the 'Containment Map Room' simulation. Students apply Cold War policies (Truman Doctrine, Marshall Plan, NATO) to historical crisis scenarios. Formatted for standard 8.5x11 printing with a top-bleed layout.
The Great Tech-Off Activity Condensed
Condensed 1-page student activity sheet for 'The Great Tech-Off'. Students apply Cold War policies and economic concepts using background readings. Formatted for standard 8.5x11 printing with a top-bleed layout and ample work space.
Cold War Chronology Practice Expanded
Condensed 1-page student chronology review for the Cold War. Features an 1945–1991 timeline, presidential challenges, and turning point practice. Formatted for 8.5x11 printing with a top-bleed layout.
Cold War Chronology Practice Expanded
Condensed 1-page student chronology review for the Cold War. Features an 1945–1991 timeline, presidential challenges, and turning point practice. Formatted for 8.5x11 printing with a top-bleed layout and compact final section.
Cold War Chronology Practice Original Reformatted
Reformatted original Cold War Chronology worksheet. Features a visual 1945-1991 timeline, chronological sorting, presidential identification, and turning point analysis. Formatted for standard 8.5x11 printing with a top-bleed header and maximum student work area. Now includes explicit instructions for the Executive Chronology Challenge.
Cold War Block 2 Reading Expanded
Significantly expanded Day 2 background reading for the Cold War unit. Includes a detailed new section on the Cold War Education Revolution (NDEA) with a funding surge graphic and curriculum shift details. Features expanded context on the Second Red Scare, including loyalty oaths, HUAC, blacklisting, and high-profile espionage cases like the Rosenbergs.
Cold War Block 2 Reading Expanded
Significantly expanded Day 2 background reading for the Cold War unit. Includes a detailed new section on the Cold War Education Revolution (NDEA) with a funding surge graphic and curriculum shift details. Features expanded context on the Second Red Scare, including loyalty oaths, HUAC, blacklisting, and high-profile espionage cases like the Rosenbergs. Now includes additional information on the Space Race and Arms Race (H-bomb and MAD policy). Now also includes information on the National Defense Highway Act and the lavender scare. Now also includes information on the Venona Project.
Cold War Block 2 Reading Expanded
Updated intelligence briefing based on the user-preferred PDF version. Retains all core sections (High Ground, Education, Prosperity, Paranoia) while adding a new dedicated section for the Arms Race and further expanding the Paranoia at Home section with details on fallout shelters, Duck and Cover drills, and the Venona Project.
Cold War Block 3 Reading Expanded
Expanded Day 3 background reading for the Cold War unit. Covers the Cuban Missile Crisis's brinkmanship and JFK's specific role, the pivot between Nixon's Détente and Reagan's 'Peace Through Strength', the specifics of SDI (Star Wars), and the internal Soviet causes (Glasnost/Perestroika) for the final 1991 collapse. It emphasizes the 1991 turning point as required by TEKS 2B. Now includes a data graphic on nuclear stockpiles.
Cold War Block 1 Reading Expanded
Updated and expanded Day 1 background reading for the Cold War unit. Provides significantly more detail on the Warsaw Pact as a tool for Soviet control in Eastern Europe. Includes an in-depth breakdown of the Korean War, covering the surprise invasion, UN/MacArthur's intervention, Chinese involvement, and the final 38th Parallel stalemate as a victory for containment. Now includes a data graphic on the Marshall Plan's economic impact.
Cold War Block 2 Reading Expanded Final
Significantly expanded Day 2 background reading for the Cold War unit. Includes a detailed new section on the Arms Race (H-bomb and MAD policy) and an expanded section on domestic paranoia, covering backyard shelters and school 'Duck and Cover' drills. Features data graphics for education funding and suburban growth, plus an in-depth breakdown of the Second Red Scare, HUAC, and McCarthyism. Now also includes the specific NDEA sentence regarding "soft" social classes vs. rigorous standards.
Cold War Block 2 Reading Expanded Final V4
Updated Intelligence Briefing 102 following the user's preferred PDF version. It maintains the original layout and wording for 'The High Ground', 'Education as National Defense', and 'The Prosperity Boom' while adding a new 'Arms Race' section and further expanding 'Paranoia at Home' with details on fallout shelters, Duck and Cover drills, and the Venona Project. Optimized for front-and-back 1-page printing.
Vietnam Unit Teacher Guide
Teacher implementation guide for a 2-block intensive unit on the Vietnam War. Covers escalation, the Credibility Gap, domestic responses, and the constitutional impact of the War Powers Act. Aligned with 11th Grade US History TEKS.
Vietnam Block 1 Reading Expanded
Day 1 background reading for the Vietnam War unit. Covers the ideological basis of the Domino Theory, the constitutional significance of the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, and the military escalation of forces in Southeast Asia. Aligned with TEKS 8D, 8E, and 19A.
Vietnam Block 2 Reading Expanded
Day 2 background reading for the Vietnam War unit. Covers the turning point of the Tet Offensive, the rise of the anti-war movement and the 26th Amendment, the role of media in creating the Credibility Gap, and the final withdrawal leading to the Fall of Saigon and the War Powers Act. Aligned with TEKS 8E, 8F, and 19A.
Vietnam Credibility Gap Lab Activity
Student activity sheet for 'The Credibility Gap Lab'. Students analyze official government statements versus media reports and actual intelligence from the Vietnam War era. Focuses on the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, the Tet Offensive, and the resulting War Powers Act. Aligned with TEKS 8F and 19A.
Vietnam Protest Music Activity
Student activity sheet analyzing anti-war music and domestic responses to the Vietnam War. Students analyze lyrics from iconic protest songs to explore themes of the draft and the Credibility Gap, and connect the movement to the passage of the 26th Amendment. Aligned with TEKS 8F and 18B.
Vietnam Unit Assessment Expanded
Formal unit assessment for the Vietnam War. Features multiple choice and short answer questions aligned with Texas STAAR standards for TEKS 8, 18, and 19. Focuses on the Domino Theory, the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, the Credibility Gap, and the War Powers Act.
Vietnam Unit Slides Expanded
Comprehensive 2-block slide deck for the Vietnam War unit. Features high-impact visual design for teaching the Domino Theory, Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, the Credibility Gap, and the final withdrawal/War Powers Act. TEKS-aligned.
