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Chinese Inventions Along The Silk Road Activity and Simulation

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This is a fun 2 day activity where students get to travel along the Silk Road looking for mysterious inventions coming out of the Far East. The premise is that a wealthy merchant has hired you to travel along various segments of the Silk Road.

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Ancient History, Middle Ages

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Africa Griot Activity and Ticket Out The Door

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This is a creative role-playing simulation somewhat similar to the game "Telephone" where students learn about oral history and African Griots. You can expect tons of laughter and engagement during this activity! Students are put into "clans" and

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, World History

Grades:

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

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Activities, Simulations, Cultural Activities

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King John and The Magna Carta: The (Kind Of) Historically Accurate Story

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This is an amusing script for a class play revolving around King John and the signing of the Magna Carta. It is loosely based on actual events and examines grievances many barons had with the King, including habeas corpus, taxation, and wartime

Subjects:

European History, World History, Middle Ages

Grades:

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

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China's Got Talent - Which Chinese Dynasty Was The Greatest? Salesman Project

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This fun and competitive project revolves around the premise that the Chinese government has created a contest to see which dynasty was the greatest in their history. It's the students' job to "sell" the advancements and achievements of their

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, World History, Asian Studies

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 10^th

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Maya, Inca, Aztec : Which Civilization is the Greatest? Salesman Project

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This engaging project revolves around the premise that a wandering tribe has entered into the Americas and are ready to settle down and join an established civilization. It's the students' job to "sell" the advancements and achievements of their

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Native Americans, World History

Grades:

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

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Prince Shotoku - Japan: The (kind of) Historically Accurate Story

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This is a fun play centering around Prince Shotoku and the many ways China influenced Japan early on in its development as a nation. It's a great way to introduce a medieval Japan unit. It is loosely based on actual events and humor is peppered in,

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, World History, Asian Studies

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

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Roman Law - The Twelve Tables

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This activity starts with students reading a few paragraphs about Roman Law, followed by some critical thinking questions. In the second section students have fun determining whether some listed laws are in fact real Roman laws or fictional ones.

Subjects:

European History, World History

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Activities

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Pope vs. King - Pick your Fate

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This is a class favorite activity that has students play the role of Holy Roman Emperor, Henry IV, and play out his famous conflict with Pope Gregory VII. Depending on what choices your students make different outcomes will result. One "path"

Subjects:

European History, Middle Ages

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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PowerPoint Presentations, Simulations

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Marcus Aurelius and Stoicism - Roman Empire

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This is a thought-provoking lesson combining philosophy and history, which could be used during a unit on the Roman Empire. Students are given a short background on Aurelius and the basic tenets of Stoicism, followed by a chart which breaks down

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, European History, World History

Grades:

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

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Worksheets

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China Unit Bundle Over 10 Resources!

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Over 10 resources for a unit on China at a deeply discounted price. Ideal for both the seasoned veteran who wants to add some creative and thoughtful activities to their repertoire, and, of course, the rookie who wants to complement their growing

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, World History, Asian Studies

Grades:

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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Worksheets, Activities

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Black Death Play - The (kind of) Historically Accurate Story

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Another installment of the popular play series "The (kind of) Historically Accurate Story" centered around the Black Death. This play focuses on ineffective remedies for the plague, the effect on the Church, as well as the possible benefits that

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, World History, Middle Ages

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Scripts

CCSS:

CCRA.L.1

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Can You Save the Aztec Empire?

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This group project is a great addition to your Exploration or Aztec unit. The premise is that students are time-traveling from the future to the 16th century right before the Aztec conquest. They are tasked with creating a public service

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Native Americans, World History

Grades:

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

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Activities, Scripts, Simulations

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The Scourge of the Black Death Video Questions

By The History Hero

This is a student handout with questions that go along with the "Scourge of the Black Death" History Channel program. Answer key is the preview file. If you'd like to receive updates and freebies, make sure to follow my store by clicking the green

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Social Studies - History, World History

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Worksheets

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Medieval Europe Middle Ages Bundle

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Over 10 resources for a unit on Medieval Europe at a deeply discounted price. Ideal for both the seasoned veteran who wants to add some creative and thoughtful activities to their repertoire, and, of course, the rookie who wants to complement their

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, European History, Middle Ages

Grades:

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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Projects, Activities

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Church and Crown - Middle Ages

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This resource includes an interactive slideshow with notes and embedded videos as well as a two-sided student notes handout that goes along with the slideshow. There is also an answer key. Topics covered include the role of the church in the Middle

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, World History, Middle Ages

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Handouts

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Founding of America: A (kind of) Historically Accurate Story- Enlightenment

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I wrote the script for this after students requested that we do another play in class. Even students who shy away from the spotlight and being in front of the class have been eager to participate in another play. This play takes place in 1774 and

Subjects:

Government, U.S. History, World History

Grades:

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

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Activities, Scripts

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Dark Ages Video Questions and Answers - Medieval Europe

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Basic video questions that go along in chronological order with the History channel program titled, "Dark Ages". Answer key is included. This will keep your kids from goofing off during the movie, as they will need to answer a question every several

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, World History, Middle Ages

Grades:

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

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Worksheets

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Age of Enlightenment Pear Deck Presentation - Distance Learning or In-Person

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An interactive and visually appealing introduction into the Age of Enlightenment! This pear deck presentation includes an overview of what the Enlightenment was, as well as notes and quotations regarding the main figures: Voltaire, John Locke,

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, European History, World History

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Google Apps

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War of Words : Protestant Reformation Voicemails - Martin Luther and Pope Leo X

By The History Hero

Your prayers for a fun Protestant Reformation activity are answered with this! After learning about the origins of the Reformation students are paired off as Martin Luther and Pope Leo X respectively and are tasked with creating a series of

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, European History, World History

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Worksheets, Simulations

CCSS:

SL.7.3, SL.7.4

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Age of Exploration - Movie Pitch Project

By The History Hero

Students get to demonstrate their creative side with this fun and engaging project. The premise is that scientists have finally achieved the ability to time travel and have decided to go back to the Age of Exploration to interview famous figures.

Subjects:

European History, World History

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 10^th

Types:

Worksheets, Projects, Simulations

$3.99

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

12 years teaching World History.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Lecture, Discussion, Station, Cooperative work, Socratic Seminar, "The Five E's" (Engage/Explore/Explain/Elaborate/Evaluate), Constructivism.

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Bachelor's Degree in History. Currently working on Masters in Education.

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