Lesson Planet
Search educational resources
  • Sign In Try It Free
  • AI Teacher Tools
    • Discover Resources Search reviewed educational resources by keyword, subject, grade, type, and more
    • Curriculum Manager (My Content) Manage saved and uploaded resources and folders To Access the Curriculum Manager Sign In or Join Now
    • Browse Resource Directory Browse educational resources by subject and topic
    • Curriculum Calendar Explore curriculum resources by date
    • Lesson Planning Articles Timely and inspiring teaching ideas that you can apply in your classroom
    • Our Story
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Testimonials
    • Contact Us
  • Pricing
  • School Access
    • Your school or district can sign up for Lesson Planet — with no cost to teachers
      Learn More
  • Sign In
  • Try It Free

Hi, what do you want to do?

Create a lesson plan
Create a lesson plan
Generate resources with 80+ AI teacher tools
Generate resources with 80+ AI teacher tools
Search 200,000 instructional videos
Search 200,000 instructional videos
Find a teaching resource
Find a teaching resource
The United States and the World PPTThe United States and the World PPT
Publisher
Curated OER
Curator Rating
Educator Rating
Not yet Rated
PPT

The United States and the World

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet
This The United States and the World ppt also includes:
  • Graphic & Image
  • Join to access all included materials

Journey through highlights of the late 19th and early 20th century with your history class. Topics covered are the highlights of Theodore Roosevelt's presidency, the Spanish American War, the building of the Panama Canal, and World War I. Many excellent photographs make this an especially compelling presentation.

64 Views 93 Downloads
Concepts

the panama canal, world war i

Additional Tags

panama canal, United States History, world war i, theodore roosevelt's rough riders, social studies
Show More Show Less

Resource Details

Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
3 more...
Resource Type
Presentations
Audience
For Teacher Use
Number of Slides
62
Usage Permissions
Fine Print

See similar resources:

Lesson Plan

Uncovering a World at War

National History Day
Has media always had an influence on public policy? After researching and reading news articles written during World War I, learners understand the influence of communication and media. They discuss articles in small groups and as a...
6th - 8th Social Studies & History
CCSS: Designed
Lesson Plan

President Theodore Roosevelt: Foreign Policy Statesman or Bully?

PBS
Can a negative perception of a president's foreign policy harm his or her historical legacy? A project that winds the clock back to the date of Theodore Roosevelt's death puts students at the editorial desk of a fictional newspaper....
7th - 12th English Language Arts
CCSS: Designed
PPT

World War I - The War Ends

Curated OER
Your class is in for a treat with this outstanding PowerPoint on World War I. The presentation is loaded with facts, maps, important personalities, and discussion questions on the war. Additionally, there is a wonderful video called,...
6th - 8th Social Studies & History
Instructional Video

20th Century Capitalism and Regulation in the United States

Khan Academy
The speaker in this lecture takes the viewer on a journey through the world of modern finance, from the era of Rockefeller and Vanderbilt to the 2008 financial crisis. Exploring the presence of the American government in the economy,...
14 mins 8th - 12th Social Studies & History
Instructional Video

Korean War Overview, The 20th Century, World history

Khan Academy
Your students will be able to understand the dynamics and details of the Korean War after viewing this video, which discusses the political and economic influences over Korea after WWII. From General MacArthur to Kim Il Sung, all of the...
16 mins 8th - 11th Social Studies & History
Instructional Video

Cuban Missile Crisis, The 20th Century, World history

Khan Academy
With a collage format that lends well to note-taking, this presentation allows your students to see the context and implications of the Cuban Missile Crisis. The narration is casual and conversational, as well as informative, and history...
19 mins 8th - 11th Social Studies & History
Instructional Video

Pattern of US Cold War Interventions, The 20th Century, World history

Khan Academy
Exploring the patterns and themes between Korea, Cuba, and Vietnam, including pre- and post-U.S. involvement, this lecture reinforces the concept of history repeating itself. Corrupt regimes, the emergence of Communism and redistribution...
9 mins 8th - 11th Social Studies & History
Instructional Video

Vietnam War, The 20th Century, World history

Khan Academy
The history, context, and ramifications of the Vietnam War are the topics of this lecture, which details the roles of China, England, France, and the U.S. in the conflict. A timeline and map guide viewers through the events of the...
18 mins 8th - 11th Social Studies & History
Lesson Plan

Chronicling America: Uncovering a World at War

National Endowment for the Humanities
As part of a study of World War I, class members read newspaper articles from the time that urge American involvement, non-involvement, or neutrality. Using the provided worksheet, groups analyze the articles noting the central argument...
6th - 8th Social Studies & History
CCSS: Adaptable
Interactive

World War II: A Visual History

American Battle Monuments Commission
Explore the enormity of World War II, including its causes, prominent battles, and historical figures, with an interactive map and timeline. Divided into each year from 1939 to 1945, as well as sections pre- and post-war, the resource...
8th - 12th Social Studies & History
CCSS: Adaptable
Try It Free
© 1999-2026 Learning Explorer, Inc.
Teacher Lesson Plans, Worksheets and Resources

Sign up for the Lesson Planet Monthly Newsletter

Open Educational Resources (OER)

  • Health
  • Language Arts
  • Languages
  • Math
  • Physical Education
  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • Special Education
  • Visual and Performing Arts
View All Lesson Plans

Discover Resources

  • Our Review Process
  • How it Works
  • How to Search
  • Create a Collection

Manage Curriculum

  • Edit a Collection
  • Assign to Students
  • Manage My Content
Contact Us Site Map Privacy Policy Terms of Use