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World history handouts for Microsoft Word
End of World War I, Treaty of Versailles & League of Nations Worksheet Activity
This product is a great way to end your social studies lessons on World War I or to give your students a wonderful review tool to use as you start your unit on World War II! Choose to give your students a half class period to complete this independently, in groups or even for homework to learn about the various and complex ending of THE GREAT WAR. Make teaching the End of World War I easy with this no prep worksheet!Here is what you will get:A two page printable and editable worksheet to fit you
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8th - 11th
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Holocaust propaganda: Nazi Children's book activity on the Poisonous Mushroom
Aimed at children, The Poisonous Mushroom was perhaps the most powerful piece of anti-Semitic propaganda in the Third Reich and a highly effective resource when teaching about Nazi propaganda and its’ relationship to the Holocaust. This critical thinking activity gets students involved and helps illustrate how deeply ingrained Nazi ideology was in prewar German society. By asking students to write a caption for cartoons from the book, then showing them the actual captions, students can see
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Epic History TV- World War I video guide questions. 1914-1918 and Russian Rev.
Video questions that follow along with Epic History TV WWI series.
Individual episodes are found at http://www.epichistory.tv/
or you can find them on youtube. 1914-1918 are all put into one video in this link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fi1OyVB2laY&t=438s
These video guides are for students to make sure they are following along and paying attention to the videos. You can show them in class or link them to you teacher webpage for them to do on their own. This video guide is mostly
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7th - 12th
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Hunchback of Notre Dame Movie Questions
A series of 31 "right there" questions that go along with the Disney movie The Hunchback of Notre Dame. The questions go in order. The final two questions are culminating questions that require students to think about and analyze the movie as a whole. An answer key is provided. The assignment is in a Microsoft Word document so teachers can edit the questions as necessary.
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5th - 10th
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What is History and Why Does it Matter? worksheet
What is History and Why Does it Matter? worksheetSeries of 8 quotations about history and its importance. Students are required to analyze one of the quotations by answering a series of 5 critical thinking/analysis questions. They then compare their quote with their partner's and discuss the similarities and differences.Works well on the first or second day of school in any social studies class. What file comes with this product? What is History and Why Does it Matter? worksheet Word doc (for ea
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: First Days of School Worksheet Bundle
Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand HUGE BUNDLE
The contents of this bundle include:1. Group Inquiry Project: This is an introduction to the novel. Students read the back of the book and research different words on the description. They then share their discoveries with the class in a creative presentation. 2. Reading Guide: Students can use this guide or the text analysis guide as they read through the book.3. Text Analysis Guided Exploration: This activity can be used all throughout the reading of the novel. Students are given chunks of the
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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America Before Columbus (National Geographic) Video Assessment
These two video assessments will give you a good assessment tool as your students watch the documentary "America Before Columbus" by National Geographic © 2010. This film does a wonderful job of exhibiting the effects, on both sides, of the Columbian Exchange between the Old and New Worlds. These sheets work well as a guided note for viewing the film as well. The answer keys are included in this product.
The questions are in chronological order with the film.The entire video is approximately 9
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7th - 12th
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The Story of Father Hidalgo (Mexican Revolution) Reading & Questions
This is a great reading about Father Hidalgo and the Mexican Revolution. There is an included answer key for the questions.
This is a companion assignment for the 5.4 powerpoint that is available from my store, although the assignment works great as a standalone assignment as well.
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Latin-American-Revolutions-Rise-of-British-Empire-Powerpoint-54-1198623
If you find this assignment useful, please leave a positive comment/review. Thanks you.
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6th - 11th
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Ukraine and Russia - what is happening?
I wrote this to explain three reasons why Russia is invading Ukraine: a historical, economic, and political perspective. Hopefully this helps students understand what is happening while giving them a little history along the way. There are maps, videos to watch, and analysis questions throughout, so it can also spark discussion and debate! It is formatted for google classroom.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: U.S. Foreign Policy Bundle
Oversimplified World War II Video Part 1: Guided Questions
Great tool to use for your students to introduce or review the rise of Fascism and beginnings of World War II. Questions range DOK levels and check for quick understanding. Guided questions follow directly along with video. Students can answer independently, in groups, or done as a whole class.For links to videos please type in "hitler oversimplified" into youtube or use these links.WWII Oversimplified part 1- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uk_6vfqwTALesson Length= 20-30 minutes
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: All Oversimplified American History Videos
World History: Avatar & Imperialism (Movie Guide)
Students complete this handout as they apply the concepts of imperialism to the Hollywood film, "Avatar." This is always a big hit with the kids...plus a nice "breather" for the teacher! The film questions are short answer prompts that require higher-order thinking. Questions relate to: link between industrialization and imperialism, motives for imperialism, colonial resistance to imperialism, and social darwinism. Some questions correspond w/ information (including page numbers) to McDougal-Lit
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7th - 12th
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Comparing the Code of Hammurabi to the Laws of Today
This lesson looks at 5 of the laws from the Code of Hammurabi, king of ancient Babylon. It then asks students to put these laws in their own words and to compare them to the laws of today. The objective is to have students understand: 1. The history of laws, why laws are important, and 2. That laws evolve over time and reflect the changing values of society. Hopefully there is an understanding that "An Eye for and Eye" is not always the best way to enforce laws.
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6th - 9th
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#9 AMERICA THE STORY OF US BUST EPISODE VIDEO VIEWING GUIDE WITH KEY
This video guide contains 25 questions from the episode of "America: The Story of US" entitled Bust. The questions go in order and force the students to track and pay attention during the viewing. The episode itself is excellent for the Great Depression in the early 20th Century. Some topics covered include the bank crash, the Dust Bowl, the building of the Hoover Dam, the rise of Las Vegas, radio, Mount Rushmore, and Joe Louis vs. Max Schmeling. It also briefly introduces events in Europe leadi
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7th - 12th
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Paragraph Writing Practice: Topic & Conclusion Sentences
I created this sheet to give my students an opportunity to practice writing topic and conclusion sentences, which I realized were often missing from their writing.
In the beginning, I use the familiar analogy of a cheeseburger, explaining that the topic/conclusion sentences are like the bun.
Topics are student friendly (the best food, cell phones in school, etc.), but the last one is geared toward a writing task that followed this activity that focused on the differences between the ancient Pe
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5th - 8th
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West African Kingdoms Museum Exhibit Project
Common Core! Editable! Creative! This editable project product talks students through creating a museum exhibit on the Middle Ages Kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai. Students spend a week researching individually and together to create a map, journal entry, and trade artifact for their exhibit. The project helps to supplement/review Trans-Saharan Trade Route, Timbuktu, Sahara Desert, and Ghana/Mali/Songhai. I would suggest not using this as your only teaching tool on the subjects.This pr
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: $ Saving Bundle: Buy My Store-Erin Schneider Secondary Social Studies
WW2 - Propaganda Analysis
Students will analyze propaganda posters from both Allied and Axis Powers during WW2. Focus questions are included as the activity.
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6th - 12th
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Ancient India: The Caste System Activity
Have your students learn about the Caste System in India from a historical and MODERN DAY perspective!This lesson combines history with REAL WORLD learning to show students that HISTORY MATTERS! Have your students do an introductory image paired reading that explains what the caste system is and how it began. Then move on to a GROUP WORK activity where students read a FASCINATING NONFICTION ARTICLE that shows how the caste system still affects India today! Your students will be STUNNED and INT
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7th - 12th
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A Collection of Creation Myths with Student Response Handout
I've put together a collection of creation myths from a variety of civilizations around the world, as well as created a handout for students to complete in groups. There are many creation myths out there, and some civilizations have multiple myths to explain their existence.
These, I've gathered and used over the years, and have modified the wording on some to improve clarity for students:
Australian Aborigine
Chinese
Indian (Hindu)
Inuit
Japanese
Modern
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9th - 12th
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Are You A Humanist? Are You a Renaissance Man/Woman? 2 Quizzes
In this worksheet, students will read statements about humanism and Renaissance men/women and check whether this fits with their personality. Then, they add up their points and see who they would have been if placed back in history.
This activity can be paired with a writing assignment or great class discussion.
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6th - 12th
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Defining Terrorism Scenarios
These handouts can be used in conjunction with my free "Defining Terrorism" PowerPoint to guide students through a series of scenarios as they discuss in groups whether terrorism has occurred. The scenarios all describe historical events, but specific names have been replaced with vague titles in order to prevent any preconceived notions. After the small group discussions, students share their findings with the whole class. Then, the history behind the scenarios is revealed, and students discuss
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7th - 12th
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Ancient China Map Activity - Label and Color Worksheet
This product is a great way to introduce your students to your unit lessons on Ancient China! Give yourself an easy, no prep worksheet to just print and let your students immediately get going on coloring and labeling Ancient China. This Ancient China map activity can give students time to work independently or in groups using their textbooks or an online source to learn about the geography of China that will impact its development as a civilization. Here is what you will get:An easy, no prep wo
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: Ancient China Complete Unit Notes BUNDLE - Map Activity Included!
Paperclips Holocaust Movie Documentary Study Guide Worksheet
Study questions to go with Paperclips, Holocaust Movie
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8th - 12th
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MAIN causes of WWI mini-unit
A six page mini unit with a short reading for each of the four causes of WWI. Includes primary sources, statistics, maps, photos and propaganda poetry. Questions include fill ins, map activities, context clue vocabulary, primary source analysis and critical thinking.
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6th - 9th
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Comprehension Questions for the Christmas movie Joyeux Noel
This worksheet was created to accompany a viewing of the French film "Joyeux Noël." The film is about the World War I Christmas Truce of 1914. It is a great film to show before the holidays that is in the target language, is culturally relevant and that is cross-curricular (great for history and German classes as well)! The worksheet includes 23 comprehension questions that cover the entire movie. The questions are in English and can be used for other subjects, too!
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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