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Adult education british history independent work packets
Flat Earth- Conspiracy Theory- Listen, Short Answer, & Paragraph
I used to hate it when students would bring up conspiracy theories like Flat Earth, as I thought it was my job to convince them that minute why this was unreasonable, and I didn't always have facts to do that! I didn't realize that I was missing a major opportunity to engage their interest. Now, I have a plan, and this assignment does all the fact-finding and conspiracy evaluations for me. In addition, this assignment is important because it is skill-based, and it targets evidence and analysis s
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Princess Diana & British Royals- Conspiracy Theory- Listen, Short Ans. Paragraph
A new generation of students is curious about Princess Diana and her sudden death because of the recent TV show, The Crown. This scandalous conspiracy features affairs, paparazzi, the British Royals, eating disorders, MI6, and a deadly car crash. Because of the tragic and sometimes racy nature of the content, I would recommend this for mature students only. You are busy, so the detailed summary I provide means that you do not have to listen to the podcast to assess student work. There are rigor
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Shakespeare- Conspiracy Theory - Listen, Short Answer, & Paragraph
I will approach Shakespeare's bio in a new and exciting way this year, by addressing the many well documented conspiracy theories about his prolific works. This is high interest for students, as they love conspiracy theories and may have already learned the usual things about his biography. And, do not fear, the podcast I link to deals responsibly with the truth. In addition to cultural knowledge acquisition, this assignment is also important because it is skill-based, and it targets evidence a
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Beowulf and the Anglo Saxons - Interactive Introduction and Exploration
Teaching in a variety of ways makes learning interesting for students and for you. For my Beowulf unit, I do a two-part introduction the materials for which I have included here. I begin with the presentation on Anglo Saxons and Beowulf and hand them notes that they can fill out while we walk through the presentation in class (Part 1). Then students do an exploration on their own which require them to watch informational videos and process what they've seen (Part 2). We then go over their answer
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Beowulf - Before and After Interactive Activities
Mini-Unit: Covid-19 and The Journal of a Plague Year by Daniel Defoe
In this short unit of study students will research the great plague of 1665, read excerpts from the text, The Journal of a Plague Year by Daniel Defoe and emulate Defoe’s style to create your own The Journal of 2020 to serve as a primary source of your experience with Covid-19. Perfect for high school. This mini-unit includes:Plague background and questionsDiscussion question5 Excerpts from DefoeResponse questionsPrimary source assignment sheetStudent sampleDrafting steps sheetRubric for gradin
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Wuthering Heights: Reader Response Journal
Wuthering Heights - Reader Response Journal: This journal includes one page for each chapter. Students have an opportunity to respond, using their thoughts and feelings, after they read each chapter.Key Words: Emily BrontePRINT & DIGITAL formats are included.For More THOUGHTFUL RESOURCES VISIT Creativity in Motion
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â High School Literature BUNDLE: Short Stories and Novels
Triangle Trade/Atlantic Trade Routes (Distance Learning)
This handout asks students to read a primary source letter from the Lords Commissioners for Trade and Plantations to the King of England about the various imports and exports from the 13 colonies, make lists of the imports to the colonies and exports from the colonies, and finally, analyze if the colonial economy was strong enough to survive on its own if they declared independence. It is formatted for google classroom.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â World History: Paleolithic/Prehistoric to the end of the Middle Ages
AP Lang: Power of Speeches Abdication Speech Detailed intro, Essay prompt
Inspired by the movie WE and then dozens of biographies and research, I wove my knowledge and fascination with the controversial "greatest romance of the century" into this unique AP English Language & Composition lesson. In 30 slides, I have embedded 17 personal audio clips (timed on the slides with images) of me providing the necessary background information as I tell the very interesting story of The Duke and Duchess of Windsor, King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson. You could remove the
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Unit 7 - The Colonial Experience
This bundle includes a full unit of content covering the colonial experience, including slavery, mercantilism, and the First Great Awakening. Sessions 7.1-7.4 include the following resources:The full text of each Session from the Nomadic Professor's online American History course (nomadicprofessor.com)Exclusive on-location mini-lectures from the Nomadic Professor (the thumbnails for each video in the PDF are hyperlinked to their unlisted YouTube URLs)Guided notes handouts that closely follow the
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
The Pardoner's Tale Reading Guide
Geoffrey Chaucer's tale of greed and deception is sure to leave your students with more questions than answers -- let this guide help them through a difficult text with an important and relevant message. This has 12 questions to guide them through the text and help them analyze a quote that sums up the Pardoner's most hypocritical statement -- that money is the root of all evil.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Industrial Revolution Logical Reasoning (Distance Learning)
This worksheet gives students 11 logical statements (unfinished) about the industrial revolution in the "if...then...because..." format, but there is nothing after the word "because" - students must finish that on their own. For example, one might look like "If a nation has laissez-faire economic laws, then there will be an increase in worker injuries because" and then students must finish the statement. When I've done this, many of my high achieving students feel challenged in ways that normal
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â European History (Ancient Greece to the Fall of the USSR)
The Rime of the Ancient Mariner Note-Taker
This packet for Samuel Taylor Coleridge's poem will give your students the space they need to summarize the poem and connect it to the larger themes of British Romanticism. Let it guide their learning as you take them through the poem part by part. Be sure to grab the lecture that accompanies it and defines the themes!
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The Life and Reign of Queen Elizabeth II - Reading Comprehension
Queen Elizabeth II’s reign lasted from the industrial age to the internet age – in a 70-year-reign of England that endeared her to millions. During her reign, her country’s role in the world transformed, and so did her own place within the United Kingdom.This Reading Comprehension handout explores the life, reign, and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II.This activity is suitable for advanced to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. After carefully reading the text, students are required t
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Biographies of Notable People bundle
English Monarchy: Magna Carta/Tudors/Stuarts/Glorious Rev. (Distance Learning)
This bundle explores the initial limits on the English Monarchy with a Magna Carta Handout, then has a handout on how Henry VIII's Act of Supremacy increased the power of the monarchy, then a handout and activity on the conflict between James I and Parliament, then a handout on how Charles I conflicted with Parliament to cause the English Civil War, then a handout on the English Bill of Rights, and finally, an activity where students must arrange events in order that all relate to the limits on
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
10.5 - Ratification
This file includes:The full text of Session 10.5 (Ratification) from the Nomadic Professor's online American History course (nomadicprofessor.com)Guided notes handouts that closely follow the textA complete answer key for each page of guided notesA multiple-choice/matching quiz based on the content of the SessionAn answer key for the quiz, with feedback for each right and wrong answerPrintable flashcards for all key vocabulary
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in:Â Unit 10 - Constitutions
English Bill of Rights (Distance Learning)
This handout includes some of the articles from the English Bill of Rights, along with asking students how they limited the power of the monarchy and increased the rights of the people. It is formatted for google classroom.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Colonial America
British Military History: The Battle of Omdurman
Looking to supplement an assessment or classroom activity with an interesting and challenging expository reading? Look no further! This reading on the British Battle of Omdurman is an outstanding resource for grades 7-12, and beyond. Written in a highly informative and creative manner, this beautifully illustrated reading takes students into the fascinating and tragic world of empire building. Perfect for in-class use as an assessment, a lab, an ACT/SAT test prep, or for homework, this reading w
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Mercantilism and the Declaration of Independence (Distance Learning)
This handout has 4 documents for students to look at: a map of British mercantilism, a chart about the impacts on the colony and mother country, a list of the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence including their occupations and sources of wealth, and finally the actual text o the Declaration of Independence. Students are asked 7 analysis questions throughout about the economic and political characteristics of the signers and Declaration, and then asked to write a short claim/counterclai
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â U.S. Foreign Policy Bundle
Tudors & Stuarts, England from Absolute to Limited Monarchy (Distance Learning)
This handout can be used in person or for distance learning. It is formatted for google classroom. Students have 14 events (not in order) starting from Henry VIII's desire to have a son and going to William III and the Glorious Revolution, showing the progression that led to England's limited monarchy. It can be used in person where teacher just cuts the events into strips and students have to arrange them on their desks in the right order.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â European History (Ancient Greece to the Fall of the USSR)
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