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6th grade social studies handout videos
All The Presidents Men - Movie questions, terms, explanations and key
All the President's Men is a 1976 American political thriller film directed by Alan J. Pakula. The screenplay by William Goldman is based on the 1974 non-fiction book of the same name by Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward, the two journalists investigating the Watergate scandal for The Washington Post. The film starred Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman as Woodward and Bernstein, respectively; it was produced by Walter Coblenz for Redford's Wildwood Enterprises
This assignment contains video questi
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Early Human Migration & Human Adaptation Ice Age History Lesson Plan Activities
This Early Human Migration Activity will make teaching about human migration more fun and meaningful! In this activity, students participate in a journey through history, exploring the effects of dropping sea levels, early human migration patterns, and human adaptation to icy conditions.This lesson plan consists of handouts, video files, worksheets, graphic organizers and a movie! It's fun, interactive and doesn't require any prep! It covers the following topics: 1) History of the Ice Age2) Effe
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5th - 10th
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Spanish Colonization of the Americas: New Spain
A short video with a worksheet reviewing or lecturing on Spanish conquests in the Americas. The video is free on Youtube and about 8 minutes long. The worksheet has questions to answer while watching to ensure that students are paying attention. Answer key is included
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Great African Civilizations - Episode 5 - The Atlantic Age Video Questions
AFRICAS GREAT CIVILIZATIONS (PBS), Henry Louis Gates, Jr. takes a look at the history of Africa, from the birth of humankind to the dawn of the 20th century. This is a breathtaking and personal journey through two hundred thousand years of history - Episode 5 deals with the 15th & 16th centuries with the arrival of European powers and the beginning of the Transatlantic Slave Trade - https://www.pbs.org/show/africas-great-civilizations/. Full versions of the episodes are available on Amazon P
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6th - 12th
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Gold Rush! engaging primary source bundle (4th - 8th grade)
***Google Classroom Compatible – these Microsoft Word documents can also be saved as Google Docs and used in Google or other digital classrooms
This download includes ALL THREE of the gold rush primary source resources described below. Each resource has been formatted to fit perfectly on two pages (or one paper, front and back). Each resource includes both a PDF version, and a fully-editable MS WORD version. Each resource contains:
*** background explaining the the source
*** primary source
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4th - 8th
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Digging for the Truth
This unit is designed around the History Channel series Digging for the Truth (Season 1) and includes student questions and answers for the following films. Great for every history class!
* Mystery of the Anasazi
* Giants of Easter Island
* The Search for El Dorado
* Secrets of the Nazca Lines
* The Lost Tribe of Israel
* Passage to the Maya Underworld
* Quest for King Solomon's Gold
* The Iceman Cometh
* The Holy Grail
* Hunt for the Lost Ark
* Pompeii Secrets Revealed
* Nefertiti:
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Government Video Study Guide: Catching Fire (from The Hunger Games series)
This video study guide is designed to accompany the 2013 film Catching Fire, the second film installment of the Hunger Games series. It contains 24 multiple-choice questions that require students to make connections between the film Catching Fire and their knowledge of U.S. Government and political science. An answer key follows the student handout in the attached Microsoft Word file. I also took care not to repeat questions or content from the Government Study Guide that I created for The Hunge
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6th - 12th
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America in Color: 1920s - Video Questions with Key!
Smithsonian Channel 1920s in Color Video: Guiding Questions with Answer Key!21 QuestionsAnswer Key for Teachers You can find the video link on YouTube here!
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â U.S. History: The Roaring Twenties Bundle!
American Revolution: Questions/Answer Key for April Morning Video
A 14 question handout for students to fill out as they watch April Morning, which is about The Battle of Lexington and Concord, and based on a historical novel by the same name. Starring Tommy Lee Jones and Robert Urich. A good way to engage students in the beginning of an American Revolution Unit. Answer Key included.
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5th - 11th, Higher Education
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Rome: Engineering an Empire Video Guide
Step back in time and immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring saga of Rome's architectural marvels with "ROME: ENGINEERING AN EMPIRE" on History Channel. Delve into the heart of one of history's most formidable civilizations, tracing its monumental rise from the era of Julius Caesar to the poignant echoes of its collapse in circa 537 AD.With this comprehensive video guide, students are invited to embark on a journey through six iconic pieces of Roman architecture. From the towering symbols of powe
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6th - 12th
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Horrible Histories: Rotten Romans
This fill-in-the-blank worksheet goes with the Youtube video, Horrible Histories: Rotten Romans. This is the cartoon version of the show. Includes a word bank!
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4th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Horrible Histories: Middle Ages, Plague, Greeks, Romans Video Questions!
Modern Marvels: WWI Tech viewing guide and key
This worksheet can be used to accompany Modern Marvels: WWI Tech (Season 11 Ep. 29 - 2004). It includes the worksheet and a key. It is designed to go fast over the first few questions (1-8 roughly) to make the students focus quickly. After which, the questions are spread through out the entire episode and are in order.
The episode is available on Youtube currently.
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6th - 12th
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Black History Month Daily Warm Up and Writing Activity
Each year the Association for the Study of African American Life and History chooses a theme to provide a public focus for Black History Month celebration. As educators we can diversify our celebration of Black History by bringing the theme to life for our students. The theme for the celebration of Black History Month in 2024 is African Americans and the Arts. To honor that theme most of the videos included in this activity highlight the accomplishments of Black Artists in American History an
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5th - 12th
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Veterans Day Lesson Plan - Thank A Veteran! Multimedia, Thank You Cards
This multimedia, interactive Veterans Day lesson plan incorporates Eve Bunting's book, The Wall, or the Youtube presentation read by a veteran, as well as several history.com's short segments which support the lesson throughout. In addition, students interact with their parents and other relatives as they conduct a short interview in preparation for the thank you letters and cards. Inlcluded is a detailed lesson plan, suggested videos, parent letter, interview, sample letter to a veteran, lette
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4th - 8th
THE CENTURY AMERICA'S TIME #4 STORMY WEATHER VIDEO GUIDE WITH KEY
This video guide contains 20 questions from the episode of "The Century: America's Time" entitled 1930's Stormy Weather. The questions go in order and force the students to track and pay attention during the viewing. The episode itself is excellent for review of conditions in America following World War I and the effects of the Great Depression. A wide range of topics are covered including the Dust Bowl, Hoovervilles, the Bonus Army, the introduction of Hitler to the world stage, and race relati
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Brooklyn Movie Guide and questions
Movie guide and questions for Brooklyn nominated for 3 Oscars in 2016 including Best Picture. Brooklyn is a 2015 historical period drama film directed by John Crowley and written by Nick Hornby, based on Colm TóibÃn's novel of the same name. The film stars Saoirse Ronan, Emory Cohen, Domhnall Gleeson, Jim Broadbent, and Julie Walters. Set in 1952, the film tells the story of a young Irish woman's immigration to Brooklyn, where she quickly falls into a romance. When her past catches up with her,
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Engineering an Empire: Da Vinci's World video worksheet
This worksheet has questions (which go in order) to go along with History Channel's Engineering and Empire episode called "Da Vinci's World" which covered Renaissance Italy.
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6th - 12th
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Horrible Histories: Groovy Greeks
This fill-in-the-blank worksheet goes with the Youtube video, Horrible Histories: Groovy Greeks. Includes a word bank!
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4th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Horrible Histories: Middle Ages, Plague, Greeks, Romans Video Questions!
Venezuelan Crisis Slides and Worksheet
This includes a Google Slides presentation with a do now, several engaging video clips, and a closing discussion about the starvation, inflation, and civil unrest currently effecting Venezuela. There is also a worksheet linked on the first slide for students to complete as they watch the videos and discuss.
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6th - 12th
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Horrible Histories Rockin Renaissance
This viewing guide accompanies the video "Horrible Histories: Rockin Renaissance" available on Discovery Streaming. There is also an answer key with this viewing guide.
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6th - 12th
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Guided Viewing Questions - EconMovies Cars (GDP)
This is a guided viewing sheet including critical questions and outlines to use while watching ACDC Leadership's YouTube Channel video "EconMovies - Cars." (NOTE: I do not take any credit for any of ACDC Leadership's videos. They are a GREAT resource in the economics classroom!! Mr. Clifford does an excellent job. This is simply a worksheet to use in combination with the video.)GREAT for any economics, financial literacy, or business class for an introduction and/or overview of Gross Domestic Pr
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â BUNDLE - Guided Viewing Questions - EconMovies
Cultural Identity Lesson: The Icelandic Landscape & Pico Island Package
What is Culture? It's a big question, with many different answers. That's why personal stories from real people are such an effective way to teach this complex subject. Culture lessons will come alive for your students with these insightful and heartfelt storiesAre you looking for a way to explore how the physical environment shapes cultures? Delve into this cultural lesson bundle, where we uncover the history and significance of both the Icelandic landscapes and the Pico Island in the Azores. T
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Greek Mythology- Narcissus and Echo: Ted-ED Viewing Guide
This Google Doc printable or digital resource is the perfect way to get students engaged in Greek Mythology! This viewing guide is totally editable and perfect for print-and-go sub plans! Use this viewing guide along with the TEDed video called, "The Myth of Narcissus and Echo". The YouTube video is hyperlinked and the answer key is included!
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6th - 9th
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Cultural Identity Lesson: The Meaning of Hygge and Tri Hita Karana in Bali
What is Culture? It's a big question, with many different answers. That's why personal stories from real people are such an effective way to teach this complex subject. Culture lessons will come alive for your students with these insightful and heartfelt stories.Are you looking for a way to teach your students about cultural beliefs and philosophies and how they shape identity? This cultural lesson bundle covers the history and significance of the meaning of Hygge, shedding light on how someone'
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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