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4th grade social studies webquest videos
Angel Island and Immigration Video Worksheet/Webquest
This video worksheet allows students learn about immigration to Angel Island. The video clip is only 8 minutes long, but it is packed full of information that will keep your students engaged.This video worksheet works great as a “Do Now Activity” or as a complement to any lecture or lesson plan on immigration to America. The worksheet guides students through the importance of Angel Island and problems faced by immigrants at Angel Island. The video is great for visual learners and helps break up
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: Ellis Island and Angel Island Immigration Lesson Plan Collection
Silk Road in 5 Minutes Video Worksheet
This video worksheet allows students learn about the impact of trade and travel along the Silk Road. The video clip is only five minutes long, but it is packed full of information that will keep your students engaged.This video worksheet works great as a “Do Now Activity” or as a complement to any lecture or lesson plan on the Silk Road. The worksheet helps students understand how the Silk Road changed the world. The video is great for visual learners and helps break up class time so students ar
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: Mongols and Mongol Empire Lesson Plan
Great Wall of China in Four Minutes Video Worksheet
This video worksheet allows students learn about the Great Wall of China. The video clip is only four minutes long, but it is packed full of information that will keep your students engaged.This video worksheet works great as a “Do Now Activity” or as a complement to any lecture or lesson plan on China and the Great Wall. The worksheet helps students learn about why the Great Wall of China was built and how it was used. The video is great for visual learners and helps breaks up class time so stu
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: Ancient Asia Short Video Worksheet Collection Bundle
Fur Trade and the Development of Canada in 4 Minutes Video Worksheet
This video worksheet allows students to learn about the fur trade’s role in developing Canada. The worksheet helps students understand the impact the fur trade had in shaping the modern world. The video is great for visual learners and helps break up class time so students are more focused throughout the entire period. My students love these short engaging videos and have a better understanding of history. This activity is very easy to use. All you have to do is hand out the worksheet to the st
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: Fur Trade Lesson Plan Collection
Inflation: What Gives a Dollar Bill its Value in Four Minutes Video Worksheet
This video worksheet allows students learn about the value of money and inflation. The video clip is about four minutes long, but it is packed full of information that will keep your students engaged.This video worksheet works great as a “Do Now Activity” or as a complement to any lecture or lesson plan on inflation. The video is great for visual learners and helps break up class time so students are more focused throughout the entire period. My students love these short engaging videos and have
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4th - 12th
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Civil War Turning Points and Important Battles Video Webquest Collection Bundle
These amazing video worksheets cover key battles and campaigns of the Civil War. My students enjoy and are engaged by these 15-20 minute video worksheets. Most importantly, they helped increase student knowledge and understanding of the Civil War.The following Civil War video webquests are included in the collection:Overview of the Civil War Video WebquestMcClellan and the 1862 Peninsula Campaign Video WebquestShiloh Civil War Video WebquestAntietam Civil War Video WebquestGettysburg Civil War V
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4th - 12th
Ancient Greece: Music and Culture in 4 Minutes Video Worksheet
This video worksheet allows students to learn about music in Ancient Greece. The worksheet helps students better understand the culture and history of Ancient Greece. The video is great for visual learners and helps break up class time so students are more focused throughout the entire period. My students love these short engaging videos and have a better understanding of world history. This activity is very easy to use. All you have to do is hand out the worksheet to the students and play the
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: Ancient Greece in Four Minutes Video Worksheet Collection
The Cotton Gin and Eli Whitney in Five Minutes Video Worksheet
This video worksheet allows students learn about the Cotton Gin and Eli Whitney. The video clip is five minutes long, but it is packed full of information that will keep your students engaged.This video worksheet works great as a “Do Now Activity” or as a complement to any lecture or lesson plan on the early industrialization, slavery, and the origins of the Civil War. The worksheet helps students better understand the sometimes untended consequences of inventions. The video is great for visual
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4th - 12th
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Hatshepsut: Female Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt Four Minute Video Worksheet
This video worksheet allows students learn about the Ancient Egypt and the female pharaoh Hatshepsut. The video clip is only four minutes long, but it is packed full of information that will keep your students engaged.This video worksheet works great as a “Do Now Activity” or as a complement to any lecture or lesson plan on Ancient Egypt. The worksheet helps students understand the unique rule of Hatshepsut. The video is great for visual learners and helps breaks up class time so students are mo
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: Ancient Egypt in 4 Minutes Video Worksheet Collection
Ancient China: Terracotta Army in Four Minutes Video Worksheet
This video worksheet allows students learn about the Terracotta Army and Chinese Emperor Qin Shi Huang. The video clip is only four minutes long, but it is packed full of information that will keep your students engaged.This video worksheet works great as a “Do Now Activity” or as a complement to any lecture or lesson plan on Emperor Qin Shi Huang. The worksheet helps students understand how amazing the Terracotta Army is. The video is great for visual learners and helps break up class time so s
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: Ancient Asia Short Video Worksheet Collection Bundle
Leonardo da Vinci in 5 Minutes Video Worksheet
This video worksheet allows students learn about the life, work, and legacy of Leonardo da Vinci. The video clip is only five minutes long, but it is packed full of information that will keep your students engaged.This video worksheet works great as a “Do Now Activity” or as a complement to any lecture or lesson plan on the Renaissance or Art History. The video is great for visual learners and helps break up class time so students are more focused throughout the entire period. My students love t
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4th - 10th
Renaissance: Galileo in Four Minutes Video Worksheet
This video worksheet allows students to learn about the importance of Galileo in a fun and creative way. The video clips are a combined total of four minutes long, but are packed full of information that will keep your students engaged.This video worksheet works great as a “Do Now Activity” or as a complement to any lecture or lesson plan on Galileo or the Renaissance in general. The worksheet helps students understand the importance and impact of Galileo. The videos are great for visual learner
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4th - 12th
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Byzantine Empire: Hagia Sophia in Five Minutes Video Worksheet
This video worksheet allows students learn about the history of the Hagia Sophia. The video clip is only five minutes long, but it is packed full of information that will keep your students engaged.This video worksheet works great as a “Do Now Activity” or as a complement to any lecture or lesson plan on the Byzantine or Ottoman Empires. The worksheet helps students understand the importance of Hagia Sophia. The video is great for visual learners and helps break up class time so students are mor
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: Byzantine Empire Lesson Plan Collection
Civil War: Vicksburg Civil War Video Webquest
This is a simple and easy to use lesson plan. Have your students watch a great 20 minute video on the Vicksburg Campaign and answer the questions. The video is from a series by the Civil War Trust Organization.Click here to view the website.This video focuses on the major events within the Vicksburg Campaign. Students will find the video interesting and engaging. From my perspective this is the best and most student friendly documentary about the Vicksburg Campaign. I suggest pausing the video e
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4th - 12th
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Lewis and Clark Lesson Plan Collection
This lesson plan collection will add depth and increase student engagement to any unit covering Louisiana Purchase and the exploration of Lewis and Clark. Three lesson plans with teacher answer sheets are included.I would like to thank Dandy Doodles for their wonderful clip art!The Lewis and Clark Lesson Plan Collection includes the following:Louisiana Purchase and the Lewis and Clark Expedition WebquestLouisiana Purchase and Thomas Jefferson in Three Minutes Video WorksheetSacajawea in Three Mi
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4th - 12th
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Ancient Greece in Four Minutes Video Worksheet Collection
These great video worksheets cover the history of Ancient Greece. My students enjoy and are engaged by these simple to use four minute video worksheets. Most importantly, they helped increase student knowledge and understanding of the Ancient Greeks.Each video worksheet works great as a “Do Now Activity” or as a complement to any lecture or lesson plan on Ancient Greece. Each worksheet guides students through problems or events faced by Ancient Greeks. The videos are great for visual learners an
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4th - 12th
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Cold War: Space Race in Four Minutes Video Worksheet
This video worksheet allows students learn about the Space Race. The video clip is only four minutes long, but it is packed full of information that will keep your students engaged.This video worksheet works great as a “Do Now Activity” or as a complement to any lecture or lesson plan on the Space Race or Cold War. The worksheet helps students understand importance of the Space Race in the Cold War. The video is great for visual learners and helps break up class time so students are more focused
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4th - 12th
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African History: Mansa Musa in Four Minutes Video Worksheet
This video worksheet allows students learn about Mansa Musa and the Mali Empire. The video clip is only four minutes long, but it is packed full of information that will keep your students engaged.
This video worksheet works great as a “Do Now Activity” or as a complement to any lecture or lesson plan on Mansa Musa and his empire. The worksheet helps students understand the importance of Mansa Musa. The video is great for visual learners and helps break up class time so students are more focuse
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4th - 12th
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Smallpox in Four Minutes Video Worksheet
This video worksheet allows students learn about smallpox. The video keep clip is about four minutes long, but it is packed full of information that will your students engaged.This video worksheet works great as a “Do Now Activity” or as a complement to any lecture or lesson plan on smallpox and disease in general. The video is great for visual learners and helps break up class time so students are more focused throughout the entire period. My students love these short engaging videos and have a
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4th - 12th
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Civil War: Gettysburg Civil War Video Webquest
This is a simple and easy to use lesson plan. Have your students watch a great 16 minute video on the Battle of Gettysburg and answer the questions. The video is from a series by the Civil War Trust Organization.Click here to view the website.This video focuses on each day of the Battle of Gettysburg. Students will find the video interesting and engaging. From my perspective this is the best and most student friendly documentary about the Battle of Gettysburg. I suggest pausing the video every f
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: Gettysburg: Civil War Lesson Plan Collection Bundle
Sacajawea in Three Minutes Video Worksheet (Lewis and Clark Expedition)
This video worksheet allows students to learn about Sacajawea. The video clip is only three minutes long, but it is packed full of information that will keep your students engaged.This video worksheet works great as a “Do Now Activity” or as a complement to any lecture or lesson plan on Lewis and Clark Expedition and Native Americans in general. The worksheet helps students understand how young and important Sacajawea was to the Lewis and Clark Expedition. The video is great for visual learners
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: Lewis and Clark Lesson Plan Collection
American Revolution: Boston Tea Party in Four Minutes Video Worksheet
This video worksheet allows students learn about the Boston Tea Party. The video clip is only four minutes long, but it is packed full of information that will keep your students engaged.This video worksheet works great as a “Do Now Activity” or as a complement to any lecture or lesson plan on the American Revolution. The worksheet helps students understand importance of the Boston Tea Party as a cause of the American Revolution. The video is great for visual learners and helps break up class ti
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: Complete 4 Minute American Revolution Video Worksheet Collection
Ancient Egypt in 4 Minutes Video Worksheet Collection
These 7 great video worksheets cover the history of Ancient Egypt. Students enjoy and are engaged by these simple to use four to five minute video worksheets. Most importantly, they helped increase student knowledge and understanding of the Ancient Egyptians.Each video worksheet works great as a “Do Now Activity” or as a complement to any lecture or lesson plan on Ancient Egypt. Each worksheet guides students through problems or events faced by Ancient Egyptians. The videos are great for visual
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4th - 8th
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Industrial Revolution in Four Minutes Video Worksheet
This video worksheet allows students to learn about the Industrial Revolution in England and how it was a turning point in history. The video clip is only four minutes long, but it is packed full of information that is in an animated form that will keep your students engaged.This video worksheet works great as a “Do Now Activity” or as a complement to any lecture or lesson plan on the Industrial Revolution. The worksheet helps students understand how technology and lifestyle changed during the I
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: Industrialization Short Video Worksheet Bundle
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