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European history thematic unit plans for Microsoft Word
PROJECT-BASED LEARNING: Nationalism in Europe! Updated!
This resource is a project-based learning unit aimed at instilling in students knowledge about nationalism in Europe in the 19th century and at the turn of the 20th century. In small groups, students collaborate in order to answer the driving question that frames this student-driven inquiry: Is Nationalism a Positive Force or a Negative Force? This resource comes complete with will step-by-step directions, a full/detailed set historical context and background knowledge, research directions and q
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9th - 12th
Greece and Rome: A Virtual Unit Plan
This Unit Plan package includes every activity that I use throughout an 8 day (90 minute block) or 16 day (50 minute periods) Greece and Rome unit. This package includes both a traditional and virtually modified unit plan. The virtual unit contains both a teacher and student (editable) format. Teachers can utilize this digital package to either teach virtually (distance learning) or in a classroom setting, assuming each student has access to a laptop. Please watch this short video to see a demon
Grades:
6th - 12th
French Culture and Tourism Videos: Rick Steve's France and Belgium Questions
Parents and Teachers (Especially non French-Speaking),Whether you are homeschooling, doing a long-term sub assignment or just looking to sprinkle in some culture to your curriculum, this product is exactly what you are looking for! Included I have hyperlinks to seven different videos from Rick Steve's travel series: two for Paris and one each for Normandy, Provence, French Riviera, Alsace, and Belgium. You have no need for any DVDs or subscriptions! Averaging around 25 minutes each, the videos g
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6th - 12th
"Where Is the Eiffel Tower?" by Dina Anastasio Unit
This book tells about the history of the Eiffel Tower and the man who was responsible for its creation. This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions, vocabulary tests, modified vocabulary/spelling tests, writing prompts, activities/worksheets, reading comprehension test, and answer key.This unit would also be ideal for homeschool instruction, independent study, and/or differentiating reading instruction for either individuals or small groups.
Grades:
4th - 6th
Francophone Country Research Unit with Videos; First Week French 1/2 Review
Teachers and parents, This is a great, multicultural way to kick off the school year in French 1! Have students watch a series of four videos detailing European involvement in Africa and then release the independent project for them to research a Francophone country and make a poster or slideshow compiling their research together! This way no student who registers late gets too far behind while everyone who is there from day one gets some cultural and cross-curricular reinforcement. Meanwhile Fr
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
Study Guides for Elie Wiesel's Night
In "Study Guides for Elie Wiesel’s Night," the memoir has been divided into nine sections, each prefaced with vocabulary, key terms, and quotations (with page references) before the students are given a series of discussion questions. The study guides have proven to be an excellent companion in English, civics, and history classes, or as part of a unit of study related to the Holocaust. The study guides are based on the 2006 edition, published by Hill and Wang.
Grades:
9th - 12th
The Hundred Years War - Socratic Seminar - Common Core Aligned
This Socratic Seminar allows teachers to have students focus on broad themes and undercurrents that surrounded the events of the The Hundred Years War. By providing teachers and students with the option to cover overarching discussion points, such discussions allow for more breadth than a typical Socratic Seminar, but still give teachers the option of selecting specific text excerpts for inclusion in the seminar as well. In this way, the discussion works more as a Thematic Seminar.
The thematic
Grades:
7th - 12th
Modern World History Thematic Unit Plan! Essential Questions, Big Ideas & more
Modern World History Thematic Unit Plan! Great Essential Questions, Big Ideas and more!
Designed for Connecticut- but can be used for any State
Modern World History: Thematic Curricula
Contains Unit Questions, Big Ideas, guiding questions and more
unit 1: Growth and National Identity
Unit (Strand) Overview: Technological advancement throughout the 19th century led to the rise of industrial nations. Countries that had stable political systems, large populations, and geographic advantages wer
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Not Grade Specific
"Who Was Joan of Arc" by Pam Pollack and Meg Belviso Unit
This book tells about the life of Joan of Arc and what she was able to accomplish during her short life by believing in her faith and being courageous. It also delves into some English/French history.This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions, vocabulary tests, modified vocabulary/spelling tests, writing prompts, activities/worksheets, reading comprehension test, and answer keys.This unit would also be ideal for homeschool instruction, inde
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4th - 6th
"Who Was William Shakespeare?" by Celeste Davidson Mannis Unit
This biography tells what is known about William Shakespeare's life. It discussed his love of the theater and several of the plays he'd written. It also gives some history of England during Shakespeare's time. This book/unit is a great way to introduce William Shakespeare to readers.This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions, vocabulary tests, modified vocabulary/spelling tests, writing prompts, activities/worksheets, reading comprehensio
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4th - 6th
Socratic Seminar - Word War II - Common Core Aligned
This Socratic Seminar allows teachers to have students focus on broad themes and undercurrents that surrounded the events of World War II. By providing teachers and students with the option to cover overarching discussion points, such discussions allow for more breadth than a typical Socratic Seminar, but still give teachers the option of selecting specific text excerpts for inclusion in the seminar as well. In this way, the discussion works more as a Thematic Seminar.
The thematic seminar outl
Grades:
7th - 12th
"What Was the Plague?" by Roberta Edwards Unit
This book tells about the three pandemics of the plague - focusing on the Second Pandemic in which as much as a third of Western Europe's population was wiped out. It talks about life in medieval Europe and what medicine was like back then. Descriptions of the three types of plague are included. The book also talks about how life in Western Europe was changed afterwards.This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions, vocabulary tests, modifie
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4th - 6th
European Tour Project-Based Geography Unit
A project-based learning unit plan to guide students through an exploration of contemporary European geography.
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5th - 9th
Global I Middle Ages
3 CRQ Sets aligned with NYS Global Regents9th Grade Curriculum - Topics include- The Middle Ages (feudalism and the manor system, the role of the Roman Catholic Church, and the Crusades)2 question sets on cause and effect1 question set on turning point6 pages total
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9th
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Cold War Project
This project is aimed at a high school American History class. It covers the length, breadth, and scope of the Cold War while providing students with engaging activities to help them understand this long, drawn out, COLD war.I used this project over the span of the 4th quarter in my US History Honors class. Each assignment had a different due and different weights based on the time needed to complete and intensity of each portion of the project. You can completely customize the deadlines and wei
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10th - 12th
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"A Framework for Teaching a European Unit"
This is a 7-page unit proposal that I created as a district framework for teaching European history and culture.
It takes a different perspective on teaching social studies, but one that is both research-based and very engaging. The approach to teaching is a "top-down" perspective that focuses upon uncovering major themes and strands, instead of memorizing dates and events. (Which are soon forgotten!)
It is a unit FRAMEWORK and NOT a complete unit with detailed lesson plans.
It does, however
Grades:
6th - 11th
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What Caused World War I?
This is a project that motivates students to analyze primary sources relating to World War I.
In this particular file, the focus is on the importance of the entangling alliances having the effect of causing World War I. The file includes a discussion of the major causes of the war, a copy of the major treaties of alliance among the major participants, a conclusion, and a bibliography.
Grades:
4th - 12th
The Middle Ages - Reflective Responses and Analysis of Key Factors
Overview
The following set of reflective responses is designed to accompany student study and analysis of specific events that occurred during the Middle Ages. Over the course of studying this time period, the teacher will assign students to complete a series of reflective responses that examine how central issues and themes concerning the church, the crusades, the black plague, the Hundred Years war and political changes shaped events during the Middle Ages.
Instructions
Teachers can determin
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Grades:
7th - 10th
"Who Was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart?" by Yona Zeldis McDonough Unit
This book is a great way to combine music education and language arts. It tells about the life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.This unit contains everything needed to thoroughly cover this book through balanced literacy while correlating to the common core. Included in this unit are vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions for each chapter, vocabulary tests, modified vocabulary and spelling tests, writing assignments, activities/worksheets, reading comprehension test, and answ
Grades:
4th - 6th
Socratic Seminar - The Thirty Years War - Common Core Aligned
This Socratic Seminar allows teachers to have students focus on broad themes and undercurrents that surrounded the events covered. By providing teachers and students with the option to cover overarching discussion points, such discussions allow for more breadth than a typical Socratic Seminar, but still give teachers the option of selecting specific text excerpts for inclusion in the seminar as well. In this way, the discussion works more as a Thematic Seminar.
The thematic seminar outlined in
Grades:
7th - 12th
Development of Modern Political Thought- Curriculum Map
This document outlines the essential questions and objectives the instructor needs to design a unit which allows for the teaching of the American and French Revolutions. The Development of Modern Political Thought begins with Plato and continues through the Manga Carta, Locke, Hobbes, Jefferson, and Rousseau. Give your students the foundation they deserve to learn about the American and French Revolution in a manner that matters!
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9th - 11th
Greco Persian Thematic Unit Plan v1
A very thorough (editable) Unit Plan for teaching the Greco-Persian Wars using Herodotus and other materials found in the Persian Empire 559-465 BCE Bundle.
Grades:
6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â S3 EMPIRES BUNDLE
Entangling Alliances and World War I
This is a project that motivates students to analyze primary sources relating to World War I.
In this particular file, the focus is on the importance of the entangling alliances having the effect of causing World War I. The file includes a discussion of the major causes of the war, a copy of the major treaties of alliance among the major participants, a conclusion, and a bibliography.
Grades:
4th - 12th
Middle Ages/Feudalism Unit Plan
This unit plan will cover the beginning of the Middle Ages (what led to the Dark Ages), Feudalism, the Crusades, the bubonic plague, the Byzantine Empire and more! The unit is meant for high school but can be adapted for middle school use.
Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in:Â Middle Ages/Feudalism Unit Plan
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Find European History resources | TPT
Take your students on a journey through European history with TPT! If you’re an educator or parent looking for printable or digital resources to help your student learn about European history, we’ve got you covered. Whether you’re teaching about the Renaissance, the Age of Exploration, or the World Wars, there are plenty of high-quality TPT resources at your fingertips to teach European history to your students.
European history activities to try
Here are a few examples of the different types of activities and lessons you can find on TPT to help teach students about European history:
Centers & Stations
Through the use of centers, students can collaborate and discuss topics and content they examine for various eras in European history. For example, you could have students navigate through a handful of centers or stations to help them learn about different elements of the Renaissance period, including influential cities, leaders, and artists. Or, to help them learn about the key figures and milestones of the French Revolution.
Map Making
With map-making activities you can not only teach students about European history, but also incorporate geography into your lessons. As they label and color maps, students can learn about important places in Europe and how European countries have expanded (and fallen) over time. For example, you could have students make maps of Europe before and after World War I to identify how the conflict impacted Europe.
Primary Source Analysis
One of the best ways to learn about European history is through historical documents, letters, diaries, art, and literature. Encourage students to use these firsthand accounts to gain a deeper understanding about European people and events. For instance, you can have students read excerpts from the works of Enlightenment philosophers — like Mary Wollstonecraft — and how they contributed to the political thinking of the time.
Research Projects
Have students research and present on a specific topic of European history, like the Age of Exploration. For example, ask students to choose a famous European Explorer to research, and have them write a short biography of that person or create a short video or presentation about their achievements and legacy.
Frequently asked questions for teaching European history
What is taught in European history?
In European history courses, students are taught about the cultural, economic, political, and social milestones that shaped Europe from the Middle Ages until the present.
What types of European History resources are available on TPT?
There are many different types of European history resources sold by Sellers on TPT — from interactive notebooks to gallery walks.
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