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British history activities for Easel
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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Boston Tea Party
Was the Boston Tea Party justified? Students will research the causes and effects of the Boston Tea Party; Sons of Liberty; repeal of Townshend Acts; the story of the Boston Tea Party; Intolerable Acts; First Continental Congress; Shot Heard 'Round the World: Lexington & ConcordIncluded in this resource:• Title page • Relevant do now question for students - can be transitioned to the Sons of Liberty rebelling against the British• "Will There Really Be A Party," "The Empire Strikes Back," &a
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in:Â Boston Tea Party Lesson and Rap Song BUNDLE
Viking Alphabet Norse Runes Learning Activity
Design a Viking Norse sword with runes as a rune master!These runes are Elder Futhark runes, an early alphabet of the Vikings or Norse people. The activity page features background information about Norse beliefs of how runes were magical and ways they were used historically. Students compose a message and translate it into the runic alphabet and decorate their sword with them. If students translate the title on their paper into English from the runes, it reads "Rune Master."You will notice some
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1st - 6th
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American Revolution British Acts & Taxes
Why did the British enforce certain acts and taxes on the colonists? Why were the colonists frustrated with these policies? Students will research the causes and underlying reasons why the British passed certain taxes and acts on the colonists during the 1700s; Navigation Acts, Writs of Assistance, Proclamation of 1763, Sugar Act, Stamp Act, Quartering Act, Declaratory Act, Townshend Act, Committee of Correspondence, Tea Act, Intolerable Acts, First Continental CongressIncluded in this resourc
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in:Â American Revolution UNIT BUNDLE with BONUS Activities
World War 2 Activity Cryptology codes and Code Breaking
Four World War II Activities focused on Code and Code Breaking to engage students in the importance of codes and cryptology in World War 2. Students learn about World War II when they: - practice morse code- decipher secret codes- send V-Mail- communicate using code. - discover the Navajo Codetalkers. Included in this resource: - Suggested different uses for activities- Informational texts for students for 4 activities- Student handouts for 4 activities- PDF and Slide versions of the above incl
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7th - 10th
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Also included in:Â World War 2 Activities for World War II Bundle
American Revolution Battles
Why did colonists choose sides and why were the battles of the American Revolution important? Students will research the importance and significance of the battles of the Revolutionary War: Lexington and Concord, Fort Ticonderoga, Bunker Hill, Battle of Long Island, Trenton & Princeton, Saratoga, Camp at Valley Forge, YorktownIncluded in this resource:Title page Americans Divided reading passage with Patriots vs. Loyalists definitionsPatriots vs. Redcoats reading passageSides of the America
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in:Â American Revolution UNIT BUNDLE with BONUS Activities
History Crime Solvers: Lost Colony of Roanoke
Was it aliens? Did the 1st colonist get sucked into the Bermuda triangle? What really occurred at the colony of Roanoke? This is 2 complete lessons over the same topic- will give you choices for years down the road. Included- Detailed teaching notes- with a step by step plan (sub ready), that includes discussion questions.Warm up- a researched background reading, and that requires students to write a hypothesis of what occured. (Includes comprehension questions and key)Note taking tool- for dif
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â History Crime Solvers Bundle
American Revolution Revolutionary War Famous People Activity
American Revolution Revolutionary War Famous American Colonists Activity. This 2 page worksheet includes names of many famous American colonists such as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Ben Franklin, Patrick Henry, Samuel Adams, Crispus Attucks, John Hancock, Paul Revere, and many more. The students will need to do some research to find out why there were important to American history. It also includes a teacher answer key.
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5th - 10th
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Also included in:Â American Revolution - Revolutionary War Bundle of Activities
World War 2 Activities Pacific Theater Station for World War II Unit
World War II: Pacific Theater Station Activities is a set of 4 World War II related-activities that investigate the aspects of the Pacific Theater in World War II. Students analyze a primary source from Pearl Harbor, learn about kamikazes, map World War II battles and more. These World War II activities provide a great experiential connection for students to an important part of our history.This guide contains step-by-step guidelines for setting up World War II activities, ready-to-use stud
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â US History Gilded Age through Cold War Curriculum Bundle
King Henry VIII Historical Stick Figure (Mini-biography)
*** Download the George Washington Sample for Free ***Included:1 Completed Historical Stick figure filled out with answers2 Blank Historical Stick Figure3 Mass copies of the "face" of the historical person to print/cut/hand out to class (regardless of grade level, sometimes students find the historical stick figure more approachable if they staple or glue the person's face onto the paper)Can be adjusted for any grade level!!!This assignment can be used in a variety of ways, including:* taking st
Grades:
1st - 12th
World War II Activity Life on the Homefront Station Activities
Students engage in reading and activities about living on the Home front in the United States during World War II. In these 6 station activities, students plan victory gardens, explore ration cards, play with puzzles, and discover the art of radio plays. Included in this ready-to-use resources- Suggested different uses for activities- Informational texts for students for activities- Student handouts for 6 activities on 4 topics- Complete materials list for each activity- Samples of student w
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â World War 2 Activities for World War II Bundle
Industrial Revolution Activities
Industrial Revolution: Inquiry-Based Activities Bundle combines the best of 5 Industrial Revolution activities Included in this bundle:- urbanization city building- writing in morse code- exploring industrial revolution inventions- designing a transportation system- and a factory simulation. Included in this resource- Suggested different uses for activities- Informational texts for students for 5 activities- Student handouts for 5 activities- Complete materials list for each activity- Addition
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Industrial Revolution Activities and notes bundle
World War 2 Propaganda and Political Cartoons Activities
Students explore the powerful messaging of Propaganda and Political Cartoons from World War II with this set of 5 activities; This resource includes primary sources from the United States and around the world. Students analyze the cartoons of Dr. Seuss, examine and create propaganda from the U.S. and abroad, analyze news reels, and create their own political cartoons. Students go beyond Rosie the Riveter to discover the important role of propaganda in World War II and beyond.This resource incl
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â World War 2 Activities for World War II Bundle
AGATHA CHRISTIE Biography Informational Texts, Activities PRINT and EASEL
This resource provides teachers with a short biography of author Agatha Christie and is perfect for introducing a unit on And Then There were None or any novel by this best-selling mystery writer (only the works of Shakespeare have sold more than Christie’s books!). It also works well to introduce the mystery genre in general, as a homework assignment, independent work, or to place in your sub file.The resource includes two reading passages about Christie. The biographical texts form a brief sk
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8th - 10th
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Also included in:Â AGATHA CHRISTIE Bundle: Biography, Murder on the Orient Express Activities
Enlightenment Project
Skip the lecture on the Age of Enlightenment. Introduce your students to The Age of Enlightenment through this quick and easy newspaper project. In this no-prep lesson plan, students take on the role of reporters to get the scoop on the Age of Enlightenment. TOPICS INCLUDED IN THIS RESOURCE:- Thomas Hobbes- Thirty year wars as enlightenment catalyst- Francis bacon and scientific method- Kepler disproves early theories- John Locke and representative government- Montesquieu and separation of p
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7th - 10th
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Revolutionary War British and American Strengths Activity
Here is a Revolutionary War British and American Strengths Activity. This two page document includes: a student worksheet comparing the British and American strengths and weaknesses at the beginning of the Revolutionary War, and how women, Africans, and Patriot spies helped the Americans fight for independence. Also included is a teacher answer key. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Click here for our Revolutionary War Super Bundl
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5th - 10th
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Also included in:Â American Revolution - Revolutionary War Bundle of Activities
Boston Massacre
How did British and Colonial actions lead to Revolution? Students will research and analyze the causes and effects of the Boston Massacre, understand the meaning of propaganda and how it is spread and review the historical role of Paul Revere in this engaging lesson and activity!Included in this resource:• Title page • Propaganda do now question and discussion definition• "The Bloody Massacre" engraving with analysis questions• "What really happened that day?" reading passage with scaffolding q
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5th - 8th
Also included in:Â American Revolution UNIT BUNDLE with BONUS Activities
Seven fun sheets about the Beatles! Incudes mini bios and puzzles
1. Double word puzzle. Unscramble the names of the Beatle's UK release LPs. 2. Word Search. Find the names of songs by the Beatles.3. Crossword. Identify the movies that starred or featured the Beatles.4. Fallen Phrase. Decipher a quote by John Lennon.5. Word Tiles. Unscramble the tiles to make a quote by Paul McCartney.6. Cryptogram. Decode the quote given by George Harrison.7. Word Scramble. Goes along with short bio of Ringo Starr.Also, short bios and links to internet bio videos a
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6th - 12th
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Industrial Revolution Project
Can your students get the scoop on the Industrial Revolution with this engaging newspaper activity?Skip the lecture. Students take on the role of investigative reporters to learn about major figures and events of the Industrial Revolution when they join up to create quick newspapers. Students write op-eds, articles, political cartoons and more in this 90 minute newspaper project. A great way to start your study of the Industrial Revolution.This resource guide includes:- Complete teacher’s guid
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6th - 11th
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Also included in:Â Industrial Revolution Activities and notes bundle
John Locke Historical Stick Figure (Mini-biography)
*** Download the George Washington Sample for Free ***Included:1 Completed Historical Stick figure filled out with answers2 Blank Historical Stick Figure3 Mass copies of the "face" of the historical person to print/cut/hand out to class (regardless of grade level, sometimes students find the historical stick figure more approachable if they staple or glue the person's face onto the paper)Can be adjusted for any grade level!!!This assignment can be used in a variety of ways, including:* taking st
Grades:
1st - 12th
GEOFFREY CHAUCER Biography Texts Activities Gr 8-10 PRINT and EASEL
This resource provides teachers with a short biography of Geoffrey Chaucer and is perfect for introducing a unit on Chaucer or English Literature in general. It works well as a homework assignment, independent work, or to place in your sub file.The resource includes two reading passages about the author of, among several works, The Canterbury Tales. The biographical texts form a brief sketch of his life from his birth ca 1342 to his death in 1400. A page of questions (assessing comprehension
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8th - 11th
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Founders of the 13 Colonies Interactive Notebook Template
This product provides an interactive notebook template for students to write down facts about the 13 colonies and their founders such as type of government, location on a map, and how the geography impacted the colonists' way of life. This is a companion to my product Founders of 13 Colonies, at least 7 important ones! The templates include images of William Bradford, James Oglethorpe, Roger Williams, John Smith, John Winthrop, William Penn, and Lord Baltimore. There is also a blank for adding e
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in:Â Founders of the 13 Colonies and Interactive Notebook Template Bundle
World War II Activities on World War 2 Maps & Military
Students discover the topics related to World War II military and navigation technology with this set of 4 station activities. Students act as astronomers to advise general Eisenhower on the D-Day invasion, map the alliances at the beginning and end of the war, explore the use of sonar and radar, and investigate the attacks on United States soil after Pearl Harbor. We learn more through experience, and these activities give students the opportunity to explore the important role of technology
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8th - 10th
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Also included in:Â World War 2 Activities for World War II Bundle
The Vikings - Recount Extended Writing Lesson
Included is a 30-slide PowerPoint which teaches students, step-by-step, about the Viking attack on Lindisfarne and how to write about it in recount form.Students become familiar with the events at Lindisfarne and the vocabulary needed to write about it in the past tense. Students are asked to imagine they are a monk who writes a diary entry about the terrible ordeal.Included: well-presented background information, fun activities, speaking task, model texts, writing frames, self-assessment.By the
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2nd - 6th
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