Warm Up to Social Studies, Part Two: Civil War through Contemporary Texas offers 100, short 5 to 10 minute, student-centered engagement activities that are organized by historical eras and incorporate instructional strategies that enhance student achievement. These activities are aligned to the grade 7 Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, and can be used as a new lesson, a method to enhance retention, or as a formative assessment within a lesson. Additionally, these resources have expository writing opportunities to develop critical thinking, and also include ideas for alternative instruction, support for struggling learners, and extensions for advanced learners.