US History Choice Boards in Print and Digital

I wanted my US History students to have real choices without me writing a new assignment for every kid. Choice boards let each student pick the activity that fits them, and every unit comes in a paper version and a Google version. That makes them easy to use for homework, absent students or a paperless class. This bundle runs from the Industrial Age through the Era of Social Change.

What's inside

Are you looking for a way to go paperless or at least give students a paperless homework option, well these American History Choice Boards will allow you to do just that! Each set included tons of activities in both a paper and Google options.  

Why Use Choice Boards with Secondary Students? 

• Differentiation: Choice boards provide students with a range of options and allow them to choose activities or tasks that align with their interests, learning styles, or abilities. This promotes differentiation in the classroom, ensuring that students have options that suit their individual needs.
• Engagement and Motivation: By offering choices, choice boards can increase student engagement and motivation. When students have a say in their learning, they are more likely to be invested and actively participate in the tasks they select. This autonomy and sense of ownership can enhance their intrinsic motivation.
• Personalization: Choice boards enable students to personalize their learning experience. They can select activities that align with their strengths, preferences, or areas of interest. This personalization fosters a sense of relevance and connection, making the learning experience more meaningful for students.
• Active Learning: Choice boards often include a variety of interactive and hands-on activities. This promotes active learning, where students are actively involved in constructing knowledge, applying skills, and solving problems. Active learning can lead to deeper understanding and retention of the content.
• Different Modalities: Choice boards can incorporate a variety of learning modalities, such as visual, auditory, kinesthetic, or social. Students can choose activities that match their preferred modality, allowing them to engage with the material in a way that best suits their learning style.
• Independence and Responsibility: Using choice boards encourages students to take responsibility for their learning. They need to make decisions, manage their time, and complete tasks independently. This promotes the development of important skills like self-regulation, time management, and decision-making.
• Collaboration and Peer Learning: Choice boards can include collaborative tasks, where students work together on projects or discussions. This fosters peer interaction, cooperation, and communication skills. Collaborative learning experiences can enhance critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Flexibility: Choice boards provide flexibility in terms of pacing and sequencing. Students can work at their own pace, allowing for differentiated instruction. They can also choose the order in which they complete activities, providing a sense of control and autonomy.

Using choice boards with secondary students offers a student-centered approach to learning, promoting engagement, motivation, and personalized learning experiences. It supports differentiation, active learning, and the development of important skills, while also providing flexibility and opportunities for collaboration.

• Some of the units

  Industrial Age Choice Board GOOGLE (US History)
• Western FrontierChoice Board GOOGLE(US History)
• Immigration and UrbanizationChoice Board GOOGLE (US History)
• Progressive Era Choice Board GOOGLE (US History)
• US Imperialism Choice Board GOOGLE (US History)
• (US History)

How I'd use this

Set a minimum, like three activities by Friday, and make one of them a writing task. Students still get to choose, but you know everyone writes at least once during the unit. I post the board on the first day of the unit so students can plan ahead and nobody is scrambling on Thursday night.

See every choice board resource in my shop: browse the collection.

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