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World history cultural activities for Microsoft Word
Stonehenge Distance Learning Independent paper project ancient history activity
Explore the world with my Geoexplorers projects!Perfect for little hands, this do-it-yourself project will let everyone get involved! The project consists of three pieces of paper, two with Stonehenge blocks, and one of the base. Just print the base out on green paper, and print the two stone sheets on white paper (or even better, some stone-looking paper used for scrap-booking!). Each little stone is printed on both sides, with a number on the bottom. Have your students cut out each stone piece
Grades:
K - 4th
Nationalism Project: Create your own country.
I use this project for my Nationalism unit. In the unit the students learn about the unification of Italy and Germany. As they create their country and write their nations history, they are instructed to follow the same basic historical foundation as either Italy or Germany. If your students don't learn the specifics of these two countries, it's okay! It can be edited and they can creatively write their nation's history however you'd like.
These are the directions to the project: "Nationalism i
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6th - 9th
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Spanish - Informative CINCO DE MAYO Webquest! - ENGLISH version
This two page Webquest takes Spanish (or Social Studies!) students on a journey to research information about "Cinco de mayo." It is geared toward middle or high school students.
Students will find out the true story about "Cinco de mayo," including what it's actually about, who truly celebrates it, and why Mexican-Americans in the United States usually celebrate it more than people in Mexico!
The Webquest is in English, but of course students can fill it out in Spanish if you want. It sho
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Spanish - Informative CINCO DE MAYO Bundle - Webquests and Crossword
Africa's Great Civilizations Movie Guide Bundle Episodes 1 - 6
This film guide, will move students through episodes 1 - 6, of the PBS series Africa's Great Civilizations. In episodes one and two, students will learn about the African continent's history and impact on civilizations globally starting with Human existence and leading through the exploration of religions in Africa. In episodes three and four, students will learn about the African continent's history and impact on civilizations globally starting with the revolutionary transformation of North a
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education
Great Wall of China 3 Dimensional diorama art project
The Great Wall of China will come to life as your students recreate this ancient wonder out of paper! By printing out the sheets on different colors of paper, you gain the view of perspective (areas in the foreground are darker, areas in the background are lighter). Students practice fine motor skills as they piece together the "puzzle" and create their own 3-dimensional view of the Great Wall. If you like this project, check out my other World Cultures activities, like my paper Stonehenge proje
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Grades:
4th - 7th
Jojo Rabbit Movie Guide Questions in English | Chronological order
Best movie guide out there! 31 Movie Guide Questions in chronological order for this Oscar Academy Winning Film written in ENGLISH that include pre-listening questions, questions to answer during the movie, and reflection/analysis questions that can also serve as discussion questions after the movie. Includes movie images to help scaffold for diverse learners. Questions are spaced out to give students enough time to write answers down. Includes Answer Key!This film highlights the importance them
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Lectura El Año Nuevo en Ecuador | Las tradiciones y valores | AP Spanish Reading
Lección completa basada en una lectura auténtica ecuatoriana sobre las tradiciones de fin de ano en Guayaquil Ecuador. Producto incluye: Lectura auténtica (editada y corregida por mí)Fotografías para ayudar en la comprensiónInformación sobre muchas tradiciones como las 12 uvas, los monigotes, y más.Preguntas de comprensión (opción múltiple escritas en estilo AP Spanish Language and Culture)Actividad cultural dónde los estudiantes dibujan su propio monigoteActividad cultural de escritura para el
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Mesoamerica Webquest (Aztecs, Incas, Mayas)
Students will complete an engaging webquest to research the civilizations of the Aztec, Inca, and Maya. Students will use the internet to gather information about the three major civilizations and complete a comparisons chart.
Once students have completed the chart, they will answer critical thinking questions that compare and contrast the three civilizations and explain which civilization they believe contributed most to society.
Instructions and the comparison chart are included.
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9th - 12th
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Distance Learning: Las tradiciones de España. Interpretive Listening Activities
Las tradiciones de España: El encierro de San Fermín, Las Corridas de Toros y los Castellers de Cataluña : Tres videos con preguntas de comprensión sobre estas tres tradiciones españolas. Actividad Interpretativa e interpersonal: Video Audios, Imágenes y Preguntas de Comprensión y Conversación.Las actividades son las siguientes: Actividad 1:(Antes de ver los videos). Esta actividad es buena para pre-veer y sirve como calentamiento para los estudiantes:Instrucciones: Identifica cada una de las s
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Historical Theme Park Final Project
Students design a historical theme park, picking a central theme. Students then create rides, vendors, food and roaming characters. Students complete write ups on each of their choices and create a map of their theme park.
Complete with rubrics!
Great final project but can be used as culminating activity.
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7th - 10th
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Africa's Great Civilizations Episodes 1 and 2 (with answer key)
This film guide, will guide students through the first two episodes of the PBS series Africa's Great Civilizations. In this series students will learn about the African continent's history and impact on civilizations globally starting with Human existence and leading through the exploration of religions in Africa. Each episode is just over 50 minutes making this activity perfect for two standard class periods. There are 38 questions total ranging in style from fill in the blank to true/false
Grades:
8th - 12th
Winter Holidays Around the World - Project
This is a research report about winter holidays celebrated around the world. I have included the directions to the project, as well as a list of appropriate holidays for your students to research. These directions are very clear and are perfectly suited for 5th grade, but they can easily be adapted for 3rd grade and all the way up to high school. You can choose to make this project homework, or it can be completed in class. I gave my class approximately 4-5 class periods to work on it, and that
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3rd - 12th
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Fun with Phoenician
Students will answer a simple questionnaire using the ancient Phoenician alphabet. Students can experience the simplicity of Phoenician, as compared to other ancient forms of writing.
Grades:
6th - 8th
Spanish Culture Paper/Essay/Sub Plan: Plan a Trip to Puerto Rico
Looking for a cultural activity that will engage students? Here is a complete assignment for students to write about a week-long trip to Puerto Rico. The assignment provides a lot of structure while also allowing students the freedom to choose what they want to do during their trip.
Your students will need access to the Internet for 2-3 class periods to complete this work.
For Spanish I-II, students could write the trip plan in English. Upper level students could write in Spanish.
This a
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6th - 12th
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Living on 1 Dollar a Day-Movie questions
Living on 1 Dollar a Day is an eye-opening video on Netflix or their website that follows college students living in Guatemala on just $1 a day. The questions are in Spanish and English, but could be edited to be all one or the other.
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Pre-reading The Breadwinner Afghanistan Taliban Info
Information sheet on Afghanistan to prepare your students for The Breadwinner by Deborah Ellis.
Includes a brief history of the country and the Taliban, followed by 8 concrete comprehension questions to solidify students' knowledge of the topic.
Key terms in this activity will be useful for students to know as they read The Breadwinner.
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Grades:
4th - 7th
African Proverbs: Culture of Africa
African tribes developed an extensive collection of oral literature long before Muslim traders brought an emphasis on written records to the region. Even after that point, oral traditions were viewed as the more authentic “African” way and they persisted as the primary method of teaching morality, reasoning, debating skills, community values and African religious values to the young. Proverbs are short sayings designed to impart wisdom. In African culture, knowledge and mastery of proverbs ea
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8th - 12th
Ancient India and Ancient China Travel Brochure Project
The amazing students at your school have engineered the very first time machine - now we are able to travel back in time! It is now up to you to create a travel brochure to entice time travelers to join you on a visit to the civilization of Ancient India OR Ancient China.Students will be designing and creating unique brochures. Within your historical brochure, you’ll need to include general information about the civilization of Ancient India OR Ancient China. You also need to include appealing p
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6th - 9th
Egyptian Tombs Virtual Tour Activity - Ancient Egypt
Students explore seven different Ancient Egyptian tombs in these virtual tours. Students are able to walk around the structure and click to learn about various art and artifacts. Students complete a worksheet about their findings. Can be used as group work or individual activity. Links to virtual tours provided in worksheet.
Grades:
6th - 10th
World Religions-Buddhism and Hinduism Comparison Activity
This lesson is a compare and contrast/reasoning activity that serves as an excellent introduction and overview of new content dealing with the early belief systems of Buddhism and Hinduism. It introduces important concepts of the religions, requires students to categorize, make deductions (hypotheses), support answers with evidence, read for meaning and compare and contrast. It has been successfully used in an AP World History class, but could just as easily be edited for any World History or Gl
Grades:
9th - 12th
Ireland St. Patrick's Day Montessori Fact cards
This set of 24 cards is a great tool to have in your St. Patrick's day lesson plan. Filled with educational and fun facts about Ireland, your children re sure to enjoy them. Simple print on cardstock, glue onto green paper and laminate. Hope you enjoy them and please leave feedback. :)
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PreK - 4th
Globe Trekker - Ecuador and the Galapagos - viewing guide worksheet
This is a viewing guide activity that I created to accompany the "Ecuador and the Galapagos" video in the popular Globe Trekker series.
It is 2 pages and features 33 questions spanning the duration of the video (approximately 55 minutes). The questions follow the same order as the narrator's commentary, so students can easily follow along. This is a perfect assignment for a sub plan or a rainy day. I have road-tested this activity with my students many times and they have had no trouble li
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Grades:
9th - 12th
Using the Cuneiform Alphabet in Ancient Mesopotamia
Students will use a translation chart to answer simple questions in the ancient Mesopotamian writing of cuneiform. Students will experience challenge of this early form of writing first hand. Designed for middle school Social Studies.
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6th - 8th
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Empire of the Sun Movie Guide
Empire of the Sun is a great story to share when discussing general warfare, World War II, refugees, English, Chinese, or Japanese History. I've included a movie guide for 3 days of viewing with 6 or 7 questions per day so if you are only watching parts of the film, you can easily omit questions. I wrote the questions while watching the movie in preparation for showing it to my classes and tried to blend straightforward with open-ended short answer questions. An answer key is also included.
Grades:
7th - 12th
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