TeachSmart Focus Guides
Your Go-To Guides for Every Era.
Standards-aligned. Student-friendly. Built to boost mastery.
Content Clarity at a Glance: U.S. History Focus Guides
TeachSmart’s Focus Guides bring clarity to complex U.S. History content through visually engaging, one-page reference tools tailored specifically for middle school learners. These printable guides support student retention while building content confidence.
✔️ Covers the entire U.S. History curriculum from 1492-1877
✔️ Integrates key facts, maps, vocabulary, and themes in one student-friendly layout
✔️ Ideal for review, reteach, and front-loading historical context
Designed to boost comprehension and streamline instruction, these Focus Guides make every era easier to teach—and easier to learn.
đź“š Standards-Aligned and Strategically Designed
TeachSmart Focus Guides were methodically curated to align with state standards and support content mastery. These high-impact visuals help students make connections, retain key concepts, and stay engaged—whether reviewing, working independently, or collaborating. Each guide targets essential learning for a specific era, making it an ideal reference tool throughout instruction.
Available Focus Guides:
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Exploration and Colonization
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Life in the Colonies
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American Revolution
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Constitution
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Early Republic
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Age of Jackson
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Westward Expansion
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Industrial Revolution
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Age of Reform
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Sectionalism and Civil War
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Reconstruction
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