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11th grade british history activities
Dunkirk (2017) - Complete Movie Guide and Background Worksheet
"In May 1940, Germany advanced into France, trapping Allied troops on the beaches of Dunkirk. Under air and ground cover from British and French forces, troops were slowly and methodically evacuated from the beach using every serviceable naval and civilian vessel that could be found. At the end of this heroic mission, 330,000 French, British, Belgian and Dutch soldiers were safely evacuated." This product comes with a worksheet detailing the background of Dunkirk. The student worksheet comes wit
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8th - 12th
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Gandhi - Webquest with Key (Google Doc Included)
Gandhi - Webquest with Key - This 12 page webquest covers the life and significance of Gandhi. The webquest includes 37 questions about Gandhi from a great history website. It comes with a detailed teacher key for ease of assessment. The Gandhi resource also includes a link for a Google Doc version, which can be used in Google Drive or Google Classroom.Specifically, your students will learn about the life of Gandhi and how he used non-violent resistance protest against British Imperialism in
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6th - 12th
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The Black Death or Bubonic Plague Stations Reading Activity: Print & Digital
This five-page reading covers the main information about the Black Death. It covers how the plague made it to Europe, the symptoms, treatment, spread, artwork, and more! It also includes a primary document on the Statute of Labour from England.Topics:The Black Death - Initial SpreadSymptoms of the PlagueThe Impact of the PlaguePlague Art: London Plague of 1665 & FlagellantsPlague Art: Doctors & Treatment & BurialsMultiple Formats: The reading comes as a PDF, Microsoft Document, and
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8th - 12th
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Who was Jack the Ripper? HISTORY MYSTERY
Can your students decide who Jack the Ripper was out of a cast of 12 suspects?In this lesson they will compare and evaluate 12 possible suspects before deciding on the most likely guilty person. They will then justifying their decision both verbally and in writing. The lesson works as a knockout tournament, comparing two suspects at a time. They must apply the background information presented to them along with the suspect cards to come up with the most plausible answer. It is great for develo
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â HISTORY MYSTERIES BUNDLE!
1917 Movie Guide- 3 Activities Included!
1917 follows the story of two young men, Lance Corporal Blake and Lance Corporal Schofield, who are given the dangerous task to cross enemy territory and deliver a message to another regiment. Failure to deliver the message in time could result in 1,600 soldiers walking into one of Germany’s traps. One could use this film during a World History course, World War I Unit, or for an End of the Year film. The film stars George MacKay, Dean-Charles Chapman, Colin Firth, Benedict Cumberbatch, Andrew
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9th - 12th
Also included in:Â 2019 Films Bundle- 10 Movie Guides for a Reduced Price!
British Literature Body Biography Project Bundle
British Literature Body Biography Project Bundle for Print and Digital is filled with a unique characterization activity for the timeless and sentimental titles you find in a British Literature high school English classroom. Your students will find plenty of opportunities for creativity during their British Literature adventures. Teachers and students will experience the unique approach of using a collaborative poster, your unit study, textual evidence, research, and the body biography project!
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4th - 12th
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William Shakespeare Collection Body Biography Project Bundle
William Shakespeare Collection Body Biography Project Bundle for Print and Digital is filled with a unique characterization activity for the timeless and sentimental titles you find in a William Shakespeare Literature high school English classroom. Your students will find plenty of opportunities for creativity during their British Literature adventures. Teachers and students will experience the unique approach of using a collaborative poster, your unit study, textual evidence, research, and the
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8th - 12th
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The Crusades: Mapping Activity
UPDATED: 1/29/2024!!This mapping activity is over the Crusades. The Crusades Mapping Activity includes explicit instructions on how to complete the map as well as questions based on the map along with knowledge based questions on the Crusades.Students will label and color different aspects of the Crusades such as; cities, seas, important physical features and draw the four Crusade routes. This mapping activity includes 5 questions that tests students' map and critical thinking skills. Please che
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Historical Mapping Activities BUNDLE
British Imperialism in India | The Raj, Sepoy Mutiny, Salt March | 2 Activities!
British Imperialism in India | The Raj, Sepoy Mutiny, Salt March | 2 Activities for Distance Learning!In this effective resource on British imperialism in India, you receive 2 activities to teach the history of British influence and Indian independence. First. you receive an informational text and student questions set that details the history of British imperialism in India. Beginning with James I, students learn the "how and why" Great Britain became interested in India, the phrase "the sun ne
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8th - 11th
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All Quiet on the Western Front 1979 Movie Guided Questions
Three pages of movie questions (21 in all), presented in order of the film, for the 1979 classic: All Quiet on the Western Front. If you do not own the movie, you can find the entire film on YouTube. These 3 sheets ask thought provoking questions that often lead to great discussions. Feel free to email me with questions or if you need help locating the movie, I can send you a link to it online: DrDrewBailey@gmail.comUPDATED to INCLUDE: Three versions of the file: Word, PDF, and Pages (Mac).No
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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World History | Protestant & Counter-Reformation | Document Based Activity
This 17 page activity packet (2 VERSIONS to meet the needs of your students) contains everything your students need to complete a Document Based Activity (using primary sources/secondary sources) on how the Catholic Church fought back against the Protestant Reformation (Counter-Reformation). Students will read primary/secondary documents that introduce them to the ideas of the 95 Theses, Council of Trent, Inquisition, the Society of Jesus/Jesuits and the Index of Prohibited Books and More!Studen
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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The Battle of Yorktown: American Revolution: Reading Passages + Activities
In this lesson students will learn about the Battle of Yorktown, the last major battle of the American Revolution and the eventual surrender of Cornwallis to Washington. Throughout the lesson there is a writing prompt, graphics, illustrations, graphic organizers, maps, readings and comprehension questions for students to complete.--> Want all of my American Revolution lessons in one BIG money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!!Battles of the American RevolutionThe Battle of Saratog
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â U.S. History Bundle: Reading Passages + Activities, Printables, Assessments
Apartheid in South Africa | HYPERDOC | WebQuest with QR Codes | Print & Digital
Students will learn about apartheid in South Africa with this engaging, student-centered activity. TWO choices! You can choose to give your students a WebQuest (printable & digital) or digital HyperDoc. Perfect for the secondary World History classroom. Buyer Feedback" My students loved this digital scavenger hunt. Thanks!"If you choose to use the HYPERDOC students will complete the following digital slides:Anticipation GuideEssential Vocabulary ChartSouth Africa MapIntroduction to Apartheid
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Modern World BUNDLE | World History | Print & Digital | DISTANCE LEARNING
The Boston Tea Party, A Play
If you teach about the Road to Revolution in your class, this is a great way to get your students involved and engaged when you reach the Tea Act of 1773 and the Boston Tea Party 1773.Having students reenact history is an excellent way for them to "experience" what events were like. This is a great example. This play was written using eyewitness accounts and other excellent sources including information from the Boston Tea Party museum. If ever in Boston it is a must do! You even get to throw th
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5th - 12th
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Gandhi and Indian Independence worksheet - Decolonization - Global/World History
Gandhi and Indian Independence worksheet AIM: How did Mohandas Gandhi help India gain its independence? Common core-compliant worksheet that traces the independence movement from the Amritsar Massacre in 1919 to Indian independence in 1947. Includes a variety of activities designed to promote critical thinking, active engagement, and class discussion such as:Do now – 2 review questions concerning British imperialism in India. Movie clip analysis - Several clips are shown from the movie Gandhi (Y
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Bundle #11 - India
The Sepoy Mutiny and British Imperialism in India
A series of worksheets/activities that focus on British Imperialism in India. The cause of The Sepoy Mutiny is the focus of the first sheet and it has several graphics and questions for students to discuss as a group or for homework. It concludes with eight thought-provoking questions and the teacher answer key. One of my students' favorite lessons because of the game I devised to go with it (included in the zip file).The second activity is a map reading activity that I usually assign for hom
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8th - 12th
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British Literature Activities Bell Ringers 12th Grade English Resources Lessons
Who says British Literature lessons have to be boring? Breathe life into your British literature course by making modern connections! This creative bundle of bell ringers, writing prompts, British Literature activities, and lessons will engage your students! Resources or writing prompts for all British literary movements are included.This resource strikes the perfect balance between creativity and critical thinking. Your students will see real world relevancy in British Literature while also fac
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â British Literature Activities, Bell Ringers, and Projects Bundle
The Seven Years War (French and Indian War)-Webquest and Video Analysis with Key
The Seven Years War (French and Indian War) Webquest and Video Analysis with Key - this is a 12 page document that contains a webquest and a completed teachers key for easy marking. It contains 24 questions based on a Crash Course U.S. History video and the History.com website. Students will be introduced to the topic of the Seven Years War by watching the video Crash Course U.S. History: The Seven Years War. The video will introduce the idea of mercantilism and how the British were using this
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8th - 12th
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The Magna Carta- Webquest and Video Analysis with Key
The Magna Carta Webquest and Video Analysis with Key- this is a 10 page document that contains a webquest and a completed teachers key for easy marking. It contains 30 questions based on a British Museum video and the History.com website.
Students will be introduced to the topic of the Magna Carta by watching the British Museum video: What is Magna Carta? The video will go over the specific dates, people and events involved with the creation of the "Great Charter." The unpopular rule of King J
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7th - 12th
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Colonial Regions Brochure Project
Students complete a planning sheet using notes/textbook resources with information on the three colonial regions in America. They then create a 2-sided brochure to advertise the colonial regions to perspective colonists and try to convince more British to become settlers in the American Colonies. This product includes: 1-Page instructions and grading rubric 1-Page Student Note-Taking Guide 2-Page Brochure Template (Can be used for all students or as a modified version for struggling students)3 I
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4th - 12th
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Victorian Etiquette Quiz (The Importance of Being Earnest)
Kick off your study of The Importance of Being Earnest with this just-for-fun quiz based on a real Victorian etiquette book! The quiz introduces students to the absurdity of Victorian era manners, and then prompts them to think about whether our own era has equally ridiculous expectations for behavior. A key is included. This activity can be used with other comedies of manners, such as the works of Jane Austen or a history unit about Victorian England. Related blog posts:The challenges of teachi
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â The Importance of Being Earnest Unit Bundle
American Revolution Battle Chart
This product is an American Revolution Battle Chart. It is two pages. One is the battle chart with pieces missing (student) and the other is complete (teacher). Product could be used as either teacher driven guided notes or as a homework assignment.Battles featured include Lexington and Concord, Bunker Hill, Saratoga, Manhattan, Trenton, Princeton, Fort Ticonderoga, Cowpens, Yorktown, among others. Battle chart information includes 1) Battle Name, 2) Battle Date, 3) Description, and 4) Outco
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6th - 12th
HISTORY MYSTERIES BUNDLE!
Grab a bargain - History Mystery lessons for less! (Over 20% off actually!)This bundle contains lessons to help your students deduce, infer and evaluate arguments and evidence. They are suitable for middle and high school and have been a great success in my and others' classrooms. I will be creating more of these types of lessons and adding them to this bundle as I go along and if you buy now, you will never pay more.Check out the links below for the individual resources, their details and t
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
The Stamp Act (1765), An Engaging Play
As a classroom teacher I love to get my students up and active in class. Here is another chance to do just that. This time it is about the hated Stamp Act. I've also included some follow up questions that I discuss with my students or have them journal once we finish the play. Here is what's covered in this play:British viewpoint on taxing their colonies in North America.A description of the stamp tax and why it was enacted.The Virginia Resolves.The Stamp Act Congress and the writing of the Dec
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5th - 12th
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