US History PSA Bundle | Slave Narratives, Mexican-American & Westward Expansion

Take your Primary Source Analysis lessons to the next level with this engaging, ready-to-use US History bundle featuring 3 powerful PSA units + 3 Hexagonal Thinking activities!

This bundle is designed to move students beyond basic comprehension and into deep historical thinking, as they analyze evidence, explore multiple perspectives, and make meaningful connections across key events in U.S. History.

WHAT’S INCLUDED
✔ 3 COMPLETE PRIMARY SOURCE ANALYSIS (PSA) UNITS:
- Slave Narratives – What Was It Like to Be a Slave?
- Mexican-American War – Did Mexico Lose Its Territory by Force or by Choice?
- Westward Expansion – Was it a Time of Development or Disaster?
✔ 3 MATCHING HEXAGONAL THINKING ACTIVITIES:
Each unit includes:
- Hexagonal Thinking Cards (terms, concepts, people, events)
- Student Connection Starters (discussion & writing support)
- Student Reflection Worksheets
- Teacher Directions with step-by-step guidance
WHAT STUDENTS WILL DO
- Analyze primary source evidence
- Build connections between historical ideas
- Engage in academic discussion and debate
- Explore multiple perspectives across time periods
- Answer essential historical questions using evidence-based reasoning
SKILLS BUILT
- Critical thinking
- Historical analysis
- Cause & effect reasoning
- Perspective-taking
- Academic discussion & writing
- Argumentation (perfect for CER / DBQ prep)
PERFECT FOR
- Middle School & High School US History
- Primary Source Analysis lessons
- Inquiry-based classrooms
- Socratic seminars & discussions
- Pre-writing for essays and DBQs
- Sub plans or low-prep days
WHY TEACHERS LOVE THIS BUNDLE
- ✔ No prep – just print & teach
- ✔ Combines content + strategy (PSA + Hexagonal Thinking)
- ✔ Encourages deep student engagement
- ✔ Works for discussion, collaboration, and writing
- ✔ Each activity can stand alone or build toward larger assessments