Vocabulary Builder
Your Go-To Key Terms for Every Era.
Standards-aligned. Student-friendly. Built to boost mastery.

Vocabulary That Sticks: U.S. History Vocabulary Builder
TeachSmart’s Vocabulary Builder helps students master essential academic terms through purposeful practice before, during, and after instruction. These matching activities are designed to improve comprehension, reinforce key concepts, and support retention across the entire U.S. History curriculum.
✔️ Aligned to U.S. History TEKS, covering 1492–1877
✔️ Builds knowledge coherence and content fluency
✔️ Great for bellringers, small groups, and independent review
✔️ Supports vocabulary development in every lesson
From exploration to reconstruction, this resource makes academic language accessible and meaningful—helping students engage confidently with Social Studies content.

📚 Standards-Aligned and Strategically Designed
TeachSmart Vocabulary Builders were methodically curated to align with state standards and support content mastery. These vocabulary activities help students build background knowledge, internalize key terms, and strengthen content understanding—before, during, and after a lesson. Each set targets essential academic language for a specific era, making it a powerful tool for bellringers, guided practice, or review.
Vocabulary Builder Bundle:
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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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Bill of Rights
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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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Causes of the Civil War
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Civil War
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Reconstruction
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The Perfect Combo for Student Success
Use the Focus Guides alongside the Vocabulary Builder to reinforce content, deepen understanding, and help students master key concepts with confidence.
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