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12th grade british history resources for Microsoft Word
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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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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Spying in the American Revolution Webquest
Spying in the American Revolution WebquestStudents will gain knowledge about the importance of spying in winning the American Revolution by completing an internet-based worksheet. Spying in the American Revolution Webquest uses a great website that allows student to learn how George Washington was a spymaster. The website allows students learn about key American spies and spy techniques during the American Revolution.Click here to view the website.The webquest contains 40 questions. An answer sh
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5th - 12th
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America The Story of Us: (Episode 2 - Revolution) Video Guide
Video study guide for Episode 2: Revolution of America The Story of Us. Movie guide comes complete with answer key. Questions follow the film in order. America The Story of Us: Episode 2 - RevolutionsEpisode Summary:July 9, 1776. The Declaration of Independence is read to crowds in New York. Offshore, more than 400 ships bristling with soldiers and guns are massing. It is the largest British invasion force until D-Day. America's 13 colonies have taken on the might of the world's leading superpow
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6th - 12th
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"First Invasion: War of 1812" Video Guide
This file contains guided questions for History Channel's First Invasion: War of 1812 documentary.The 40 questions follow the order of the documentary and draw the students attention to main points of this important, history changing war.This video guide is an excellent way to keep students engaged in the amazing documentary and will lead to great discussion.
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8th - 12th
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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
Valley Forge Primary Source Worksheet: American Revolution
This worksheet allows students to use a primary source document to learn about the problems the Continental Army faced at Valley Forge. This activity is very easy to use. All you have to do is print off the primary source from the following website for classroom use or direct students to the website to answer the worksheet questions:http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/valleyforge.htmClick here to view the website.The primary source document is labeled (The Continental Army at Valley Forge, 1777)S
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5th - 12th
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Congress of Vienna Reading & Map Assignment - Distance Learning
This item contains a one-page reading discussing the Congress of Vienna. It goes over the goals of the conference, the major figures present, and what the end result was. It also briefly discusses Napoleon's 100 Days return to power. There are vocabulary terms to define in the KIM vocab format and three questions. An answer key is provided.There are then 2 versions to the map assignment. One where students can draw on the map to locate and label various items related to the conference and o
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9th - 12th
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Student Play: English Civil War and Glorious Revolution
This fun and exciting play that I wrote for students takes students from the origins of the weaker English Monarchy through the troubles of Charles I, the interregnum under Oliver Cromwell, the Restoration, and the Glorious Revolution using historical information but also fun pop cultural references. I've used this play with my students (revising to keep up with the pop culture) over the last several years, and the kids absolutely love it--and remember the content well. In general, it takes my k
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8th - 12th
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Primary Source Exploration for British Taxes & Acts
This group activity includes directions and primary sources for the activity. You will need as many envelopes as you have groups. Place directions and primary sources in the envelopes and give one to each group - the rest is self explanatory! The taxes/acts covered are: The Sugar Act, The Stamp Act, The Townshend Acts & The Quartering Act.
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6th - 12th
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Silent Film Project
This is one of my very favorite projects to do. During my Jazz Age (1920s) unit, I have students create their own silent films after we watch a handful of clips of Charlie Chaplin.
In this 4-page handout, the first page is a brief plot and character brainstorm, then its followed with:
*(2) Student Role Assignment / Explanation
*(3) Detailed Rubric
*(4) Plot Brainstorm Visual Guide
Once students complete this packet as a group, they should be perfectly prepared to get filming!
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7th - 12th
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Greatest Events of WWII in Colour Episode 1 Blitzkrieg Movie Guide Color WW2
Greatest Events of WWII in Colour- 2019 ‧ Political Documentary - War ‧ TV-14 From the Attack on Pearl Harbor to D-Day, the most pivotal events of World War II come to life in this vivid docuseries featuring colorized footage. S01E01 – Blitzkrieg – 50 minutesRevolutionizing warfare through radio technology, swift panzer divisions and aerial bombardment, Germany pushes allied forces to the sea at Dunkirk.30 questions with time stamps (2 pages) Answer Key (2 pages)
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9th - 12th
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Spanish Armada Video Webquest Queen Elizabeth I and the Tudors
This is a simple and easy to use lesson plan on the Spanish Armada in 1588. Have your students watch the YouTube video and answer the questions. The video is from the great BBC/Military Channel series called Battlefield Britain. Watch the video for yourself at:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jl3stf20X10Click here to view the YouTube video.If the video link ever changes just search YouTube for “Battlefield Britain Spanish Armada”This video focuses on the tactics used by the British and Spanish nav
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5th - 12th
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Gandhi (1982) Movie Question Guide
This product is a movie question guide for the Oscar winning movie Gandhi which is available on Amazon or YouTube (type in Gandhi 1982 and the full version should be there). I typically start the movie when Gandhi is on the train heading to South Africa. I skip the opening assassination scene because I find this keeps the students’ attention more. Plus I get to watch their shocked faces at the end of the movie when Gandhi gets shot. (Majority of my students, and most likely yours, have no cl
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6th - 12th
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The Life and Reign of King Henry VIII - Reading Comprehension Worksheet / Text
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for beginner to proficient ESL learners. The text describes the life and reign of King Henry VIIIAfter carefully reading the text / bio, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including cTrue or False exercises, a multiple choice exercise, a fill-in-the-gaps exercise and a fun crossword. This worksheet can also be used for IGCSE, TOEFL vocabulary building purposes. The handout can be completed in class or assigned for homew
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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Enlightenment Primary Source Analysis: John Locke & Thomas Hobbes
Engage and challenge your students with this primary source analysis reading activity. Students will practice all the critical reading skills needed in history in one activity! Students will annotate their text, paraphrase main ideas, and analyze the purpose and implications of two essential Enlightenment texts with higher order thinking questions.****************************************************************************************************************Earn TpT credits for discounts on fut
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7th - 12th
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Life in the Middle Colonies, A Play
Here is a skit I use when we are learning about the Middle Colonies in my classroom. It is a great way to enhance any lesson about the Middle Colonies either to introduce some of the characteristics of this region or reinforce what has been taught. All of my skits are written to engage students and get them thinking. Most contain a little bit of humor, as well. This one does. If you'd like to see all of my plays, skits, re-enactments, simulations and other lesson starters please visit my store o
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5th - 12th
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"Why the Industrial Revolution Happened Here" BBC Video Questions
This documentary, 56 minutes long, does a great job of giving students an overview of the start of the Industrial Revolution, what made it so unique, and why in particular it began in Great Britain. Included here are 15 analysis questions to keep students focused on the documentary and to help them follow the progression of events portrayed.The video can be found on YouTube, however I'm not including a link since sometimes they change.
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9th - 12th
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Shooting an Elephant: Orwell’s indictment of Imperialsim with questions & key
Shooting an Elephant is George Orwell's 1936 short story about a policemen who felt forced into shooting an elephant. It is a graphic story, an introduction into the idea of cognitive dissonance and an indictment of Imperialism.
This purchase includes
the short story
terms with definitions to make reading easier
a map of British India in 1860
three sentences of background information on Orwell
8 open ended questions with an answer key
Best Wishes,
The Past is a Blast
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9th - 12th
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Renaissance Literary Period Webquest and Test
This activity contains questions and charts that lead the student through an interactive history lesson of the Renaissance Period. It is a concise guide through the historical events which shaped the literature of the period and includes questions about the time period's prominent figures, Humanism, the English monarchs (Henry VIII, Bloody Mary, and Queen Elizabeth, etc.), the Reformation, and the changing beliefs and values of the people. The packet also includes a multiple-choice test that ma
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11th - 12th, Adult Education
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War of 1812 Primary Source Worksheet: Battle of New Orleans 1815
This worksheet allows students to use a primary source document to learn about the problems and successes the American Army had at the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812.
This activity is very easy to use. All you have to do is print off the primary source from the following website for classroom use or direct students to the website to answer the worksheet questions.
http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/battleofneworleans.htm
Click here to view the website.
The primary source documen
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: War of 1812 Primary Sources Worksheet Collection
Romeo and Juliet- Elizabethan England Historical Context Guided Notes Handout
Great introductory powerpoint lesson for a unit on Romeo and Juliet. Frame the historical context by examining life and culture in Elizabethan England.Guided Notes Handout includes one version for students with blank spaces to fill in key information and one version for the teacher with completed notes.This guided notes handout is the companion of my Elizabethan England Historical Context Powerpoint.Check out my Romeo and Juliet Bundle that contains Powerpoints, Guided Notes Handouts, Quizzes/An
Grades:
7th - 12th
Complete 4 Minute American Revolution Video Worksheet Collection
These great video worksheets cover key events of the American Revolution. 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 American Revolution.Each video worksheet works great as a “Do Now Activity” or as a complement to any lecture or lesson plan on the American Revolution. Each worksheet guides students through problems faced by American Revolution soldiers or through a key e
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5th - 12th
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Amazing Grace Movie Guide
This movie guide follows the movie Amazing Grace. The movie tells the true story of William Wilberforce and the fight to abolish the slave trade in the United Kingdom. This guide takes the students through the movie to increase engagement and help the students to follow the plot.
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6th - 12th
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