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Columbian Exchange - Jigsaw Reading Activity with Resource Bundle (5 Activities)

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19 page Columbian Exchange resource bundle is an excellent tool to use when learning about the impact of Christopher Columbus or the Age of Exploration! The bundle centers on a "Jigsaw" Reading Activity and includes a total of 5 different

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Social Studies - History, U.S. History, World History

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Age of Exploration / European Explorers - Research Project with Rubric

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Research project for the famous explorers of the Age of Exploration. Requires students to complete research on a chosen explorer from the Age of Exploration in relation to his history and significance and then to create a display to show their

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Social Studies - History, U.S. History, World History

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Christopher Columbus: Was he a great historical figure? Gallery Walk, Assignment

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Christopher Columbus - Was he a great historical figure? (Gallery Walk with Displays for 8 Stations, Writing Assignment with Rubric, Debate Activity, Graphic Organizer, Teacher Guide) - This 22 page package of resources related to the life and

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Social Studies - History, U.S. History, World History

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Mercantilism During the Age of Exploration - Reading, Questions, Venn Diagram

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Mercantilism During the Age of Exploration - Reading, Questions, Venn Diagram - This 8 page resource related to the economic system of mercantilism includes a reading, set of analysis questions and a Venn diagram activity which requires students to

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Social Studies - History, U.S. History, World History

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Age of Exploration - Resource Bundle (PPT's, Webquests, Project, etc.)

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Age of Exploration - Resource Bundle (PPT's, Webquests, Project, etc.) - This Age of Exploration resource bundle includes 16 unique documents totaling over 180 pages/slides of excellent and engaging content. The Age of Exploration resource bundle

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Social Studies - History, European History, World History

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Inca Empire - Reading, Questions, Map Activity, Article Writing Assignment

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4 resources related to the history of the Inca Empire including a 3 page reading, a set of analysis questions, a mapping assignment of the area of the Inca empire and an article writing assignment based on the culture and life of the Inca empire.

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Social Studies - History, Ancient History, World History

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Spanish Conquistadors - Primary Source, Questions, Writing Assignment

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Spanish Conquistadors - Primary Source, Questions, Writing Assignment - This 9 page resource details the actions/atrocities of the Spanish Conquistadors in the New World during the Age of Exploration. It contains a primary source from the time

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Social Studies - History, European History, World History

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Spanish Conquest of the Aztec Empire - PowerPoint with Student Copy! (23 Slides)

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Spanish Conquest of the Aztec Empire - PowerPoint with Student Copy! (23 Slides) - This 23 slide PowerPoint Presentation centers on the major events, themes and history of the Spanish conquest of the Aztec empire during the Age of Exploration. The

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Social Studies - History, European History, World History

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$4.00

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Aztecs - Webquest with Key (PDF and Google Doc Included)

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Aztecs - Webquest with Key - This 14 page document contains a webquest and teachers key related to the history of the Aztecs and the Aztec empire. It contains 51 questions from the history.com website.Your students will learn about the history of

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Social Studies - History, Ancient History, World History

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Age of Exploration - PowerPoint with Student Handout (26 Slides!)

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PowerPoint Presentation centers on the major events, themes and history of the Age of Exploration. Includes vibrant images, transitions and animations that will liven up your discussion and lesson on the Age of Exploration. This presentation makes

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Age of Exploration - Crossword Puzzle and Key (23 Terms and Clues!)

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Age of Exploration - Crossword Puzzle and Key (23 Terms and Clues!) - A 23 term and clue crossword puzzle related to the Age of Exploration. The 2 page package includes the crossword puzzle and a teacher's key for ease of assessment. Covers terms

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Social Studies - History, U.S. History, World History

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Age of Exploration - Life on the Seas - Webquest, Writing Assignment

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Age of Exploration - Life on the Seas - Webquest, Writing Assignment - This 10 page Age of Exploration resource includes an "Infographic Analysis" Webquest, Questions, Writing Assignment and Teachers Key/Guide with a Marking Rubric.The resource

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Social Studies - History, U.S. History, World History

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$4.50

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Hernan Cortes - Webquest with Key (Google Doc Version Included)

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Hernan Cortes - Webquest - This 6 page Hernan Cortes webquest contains 22 questions about Hernan Cortes the Spanish conquistador who conquered the Aztec Empire. The webquest centers on the life of Cortes and his major impacts on the Aztec. It is a

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Social Studies - History, U.S. History, World History

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36 Task Cards for the Age of Exploration with Answer Sheet (Great for Review)

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16 page Age of Exploration resource includes 36 task cards related to the major people, events and themes of the Age of Exploration. It is an excellent resource when reviewing or learning about the Age of Exploration. The resource includes 36

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Social Studies - History, U.S. History, World History

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Columbus Day - Webquest with Key (Christopher Columbus and Columbus Day History)

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Columbus Day - Webquest with Key (Christopher Columbus and Columbus Day History) - This 4 page resource includes a webquest related to the history and significance of Columbus Day celebrations and the life of Christopher Columbus as an explorer

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Social Studies - History, U.S. History, World History

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Marco Polo (Age of Exploration) - Webquest with Key

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Marco Polo (Age of Exploration) - Webquest with Key - This 6 page document contains a webquest related to the life and significance of Marco Polo. It details his travels and writing which came to inspire many of the explorers during the Age of

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Social Studies - History, World History, Middle Ages

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

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$3.00

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Atlantic Slave Trade - Webquest with Key (Google Doc)

By History Matters

Atlantic Slave Trade - Webquest with Key (Google Doc) - This 12 page teaching resource includes a webquest that covers the major historical events of the Atlantic Slave Trade. It contains 33 questions from a great history website and includes

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Social Studies - History, U.S. History, World History

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7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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$3.50

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