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5th grade world history handouts under $5
13 Colonies Map and Scavenger Hunt Activity
In this 13 Colonies activity and map scavenger hunt, students complete a gallery walk on the colonization of the 13 American Colonies. Students navigate around the room examining each colony's station to understand the reason behind its founding. Students can work individually or they can create groups and, before they are turned loose, divide up the responsibilities to research the founding of the 13 Colonies and detail the 13 Colonies map. This lesson is a great introduction to the 13 colo
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5th - 8th
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INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION Worksheet Activity Packet - Word Search, Crossword & More!
Introduce and review vocabulary for teaching about the first Industrial Revolution in the United States with this puzzle worksheet packet. The puzzles will give students a chance to familiarize themselves with important terms while having fun. Puzzles make great no prep activities for early finishers, bell ringers, morning work, handouts, homework, reading comprehension and lesson plan supplements, themed classrooms, sponge activities, introductions to new topics, and sub files.The list of puzz
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4th - 7th
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Ancient China Fact Hunt and Doodle Poster about ancient Chinese civilization
Students will learn about ancient China’s geography, religion, achievements, politics, economy, and social structures during this fun activity. First, they’ll rotate around the classroom to find fact cards about ancient China. They’ll transfer critical information from the cards to their poster worksheets. Finally, they’ll glue their work together to make a doodle poster shaped like an ancient Chinese temple. Oh, and they’ll fill their posters with doodles as they complete 5 different doodle tas
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4th - 7th
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Ancient China Dynasties Activity | Han, Qin, Zhou, Shang, Tang in Ancient China
This engaging activity on Ancient China Dynasties teaches the major contributions of the Shang, Zhou, Qin, Shang, and Tang dynasties in an engaging and informative way. In this China resource, student groups work together to fill out a graphic organizer timeline that shows these major dynasties of Ancient China. This lesson includes student-friendly text for each of the dynasties and a large graphic organizer for their team to record their information! ☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a hug
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5th - 9th
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Histagories Trivia for Social Studies, US, and World History Activity
In this history review and conversation game, students are engaged with 8 short lists of information where they work with partners (or individually) to try to come up with answers based on the letter for the round. Included is a letter-choosing paper (students flip a coin and see where it lands!) plus 8 different lists geared toward History, Geography, Geology, and Social Studies themes! A condensed worksheet is also included to save space.Enjoy this fun way to spend the first few (or last few
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5th - 8th
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Native Americans Tribes and Regions | Student Matrix for Native American Regions
In this Native American tribes and regions lesson, students analyze the four major regions of Native Americans in North America. Students learn about Native Americans living in the Eastern Woodlands, the Plains, the Pacific Northwest, and the Desert Southwest! Students learn about the environment, the tribes who lived in each region, and their culture (housing, food, way of life, clothing, and religious beliefs). Finally, a graphic organizer is included for students to compile their learning o
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5th - 9th
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River Valley Ancient Civilizations | Analyze Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, & China
River Valley Ancient Civilizations: Students analyze Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, & China In this highly-engaging River Valley Ancient Civilizations lesson, students work individually or in teams to analyze the four great river valley civilizations. Students investigate the Tigris-Euphrates river system at Mesopotamia, the Nile River Valley of Egypt, the Indus River Valley on the Indian Subcontinent, and the Yellow River (Huang He) of China!☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount)
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5th - 8th
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Athens vs Sparta Activity | 5-Step Organizer to Teach Athens and Sparta!
In this engaging Athens and Sparta activity, students are introduced to major differences between the Greek city-states of Athens and Sparta by examining a first-person perspective and completing a 5-step organizer. ☆ ☆ This engaging Athens vs Sparta resource is a great supplement to my best-selling Ancient Greece activities unit located here bundle!Students learn about the major differences in government and learn the workings of the Athenian Boule, Ekklesia, and Dikasteria as well as the Spart
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5th - 8th
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Middle Ages Feudalism | Detailing European Feudalism in First-Person Accounts!
In this highly-engaging Middle Ages Life in European Feudalism activity, students read first-person accounts from different classes in European Feudalism in an attempt to understand the feudal system, vassals, the structure of a fief, and the role of Kings, Lords, Knights, and Serfs!This Middle Ages lesson is included in the larger Middle Ages Unit Bundle located here!Each student reads a different first-person perspective, from either the perspective of a King, a Lord, a Knight, or a Serf. The
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5th - 8th
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First Day of School Activity for Ancient Civilizations or Ancient World History
This first day of school activity is one of the most fun and engaging ways to start your Ancient Civilizations class! With this activity, students have the chance to connect with you and their classmates while completing prompts that pertain to Ancient Civilizations topics! To give you more flexibility, all of the prompts are editable in PowerPoint, and there is also an enrichment activity and digital version!To use this activity, students will receive a bingo-inspired grid, which they must try
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5th - 9th
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Magna Carta Analysis | Four Principles of Government | Magna Carta Resource
In this Magna Carta lesson plan, students examine the Magna Carta to learn the major Constitutional principles of limited government, shared power, individual rights, and the rule of law before engaging in a primary source analysis. Once students understand these four principles, students turn their attention to excerpts from the Magna Carta and try to find what principle is at work. This Magna Carta lesson is always a hit with my students!This Middle Ages lesson is included in the larger Middl
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5th - 8th
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Agricultural Revolution, Paleolithic & Neolithic Diet Early Man Menu Activity
In this Agricultural Revolution and Early Man menu activity, students learn about the diets of Paleolithic and Neolithic humans, as well as the Agricultural Revolution and how it changed everyday society. Students read an engaging two-page text/graphic organizer regarding the food, lifestyle, and eating habits of Paleolithic and Neolithic humans, then answer an overarching question focused on the change brought on by the Agricultural Revolution. Students then analyze a variety of fictional din
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5th - 8th
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Black Death Plague Then and Now | What was it like in 1348? Is it still around?
In this Black Death stations activity, students examine primary evidence from the 1348 plague pandemic that hit Europe to learn what the disease was like, where it came from, and how people reacted at the time. Several stations also force students to examine the plague from a modern lens to learn how modern science has taught us more and where outbreaks can still happen. This resource is a great way to connect medieval history to our lives today!This Middle Ages lesson is included in the large
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5th - 9th
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World War 2 and the Homefront Document Analysis Project for US History
This thorough packet includes 6 documents from the American homefront during WW2 along with background readings on each. Students analyze key information from short paragraphs, posters, and more to answer questions for each. This is a fantastic overview of how life changed for Americans during the war. Included topics are the changing role of women, industrial production, rationing, victory gardens, changing roles for marginalized groups, and internment camps. Each page includes great visuals,
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5th - 10th
Martin Luther Tweets His 95 Theses! The Protestant Reformation & Modern Day!
Martin Luther Tweets His 95 Theses! The Protestant Reformation & Modern Day!This highly-engaging Martin Luther activity presents a fun way to interact with primary sources at the start of the Reformation! Students analyze 6 of Martin Luther's 95 theses that were nailed to the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany in 1517!☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my Renaissance activities unit located here bundle!Students analyze 6 of Martin Luther's 95 Theses, t
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5th - 8th
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Oh, Confucius! What do you mean? Students analyze Confucianism quotes!
In this hands-on resource on Confucius, Confucianism, and Ancient China, students analyze 8 different quotes stated by Confucius that get to the core of his beliefs. These quotes form the basis of the philosophy named after him, Confucianism. Students interpret each of the 8 quotes, then translate them to understand "what Confucius meant" with his words!☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my Ancient China activities unit located here bundle!Once finished, stu
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5th - 9th
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Ancient Mesopotamia Hammurabi's Code Reading Comprehension Code of Hammurabi
This passage briefly explains Hammurabi's Code. 28 questions (matching, true/false, and decipher the code) assess students' learning. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key. INCLUDES:*Article (1100-1200 Lexile) *10 Matching Questions*10 True/False Questions*8 Decipher the Code Questions (quotes from Hammurabi's Code for students to interpret)*Color and BW Versions*Keys Included This is part of my
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Ancient Mesopotamia Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle Civilizations
World Religions Comparisons | Islam Christianity Judaism Hinduism Buddhism
In this World Religions comparisons activity, students complete a chart about 5 major world religions to learn and understand key terminology. Students complete a chart matrix to learn how Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, and Buddhism relate. This is great for a review activity or an anticipatory activity! Also - this assignment is great for a student web quest!This resource is included in my Islam and West Africa Unit Bundle!For each religion, students complete:- prophet or founder-
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5th - 8th
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Greek Mythology Unit - Gods and Goddesses of Greece - Greek Mythology Projects
This Greek Mythology unit resource contains 80 pages of Greek Mythology projects and activities about the Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Greece. Perfect for your upcoming Ancient Greece unit, Greece Mythology Unit, or Ancient Civilizations Unit, this classroom tested package contains detailed handouts, graphic organizers, foldables, templates, activities, and instructions. Many of these activities would make great additions to an Ancient Greece Interactive Notebook.✅Be sure to click on the previ
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5th - 8th
Ancient China Philosophies Activity | Confucianism Daoism Legalism Activity
In this high-interest activity on Ancient China Philosophies, student engagement is driven by learning, drawing, and researching about one of three major Chinese philosophies, Confucianism, Taoism, and Legalism. ☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my Ancient China activities unit located here bundle!Students will divide up roles, and one student will be the Historian, in charge of creating an outline for the team (handout with directions for students included)
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5th - 9th
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Age of Discovery and Exploration Readings & Dinner Party
This critical thinking lesson on the Age of Discovery (or Age of Exploration) features 8 short readings on major figures of the period along with maps and pictures. This includes:Vasco da GamaFerdinand MagellanFrancis DrakeChristopher ColumbusJacques CartierZheng HePrince Henry the NavigatorQueen Elizabeth IA chart is included for students to complete based on the readings along with a map on which students draw in each explorer's route. After rotating around the room learning about each explore
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5th - 11th
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Enlightenment Philosophers Locke, Rousseau, Voltaire, Montesquieu
In this Enlightenment stations resource, students analyze five stations on the Enlightenment philosopher such as John Locke, Thomas Hobbes, Rousseau, Montesquieu, and Voltaire to learn their influence on the Enlightenment and how we see their influence still today. This activity is designed to be used as stations (either text or QR code based) to teach students how John Locke, Thomas Hobbes, Jean Rousseau, Baron de Montesquieu, and Voltaire influenced the Age of Enlightenment. Each station is
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5th - 9th
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West Africa Empires Web Quest! Ghana, Mali, Songhai, Mansa Musa, Salt Gold Trade
West Africa Empires Web Quest! Ghana, Mali, Songhai, Mansa Musa, Salt Gold Trade!This West Africa lesson is included in the larger unit on Islam and West Africa, located here:Islam and West Africa Unit Bundle!Purchase this and save significantly!--------------In this highly-engaging web quest on West Africa, students investigate the West African Empires of Axum, Ghana, Mali, and Songhai, as well as the impact and legacy of Mansa Musa and the Salt and Gold Trade that popularized West Africa.Sever
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4th - 8th
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Westward Expansion Manifest Destiny Stations Primary Source Analysis
In this engaging Manifest Destiny primary source analysis activity, student learning is guided by a student source paper, a notes sheet, and a PowerPoint presentation. Using all components together, students will be able to explain the American belief of Manifest Destiny (and the attitudes toward expansion).In the introductory activity, students engage with a PowerPoint to look at synonyms for the two terms, then make predictions as to what "Manifest Destiny" may mean or refer to. In step two,
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: US History Westward Expansion and Manifest Destiny Thematic Unit
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