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8th grade british history independent works
Middle Ages Coat of Arms Activity - Back to School or Medieval Unit Activity
Bring some creativity into a Middle Ages Unit! Have students create their own Coat of Arms based on their hobbies, personality, family, etc. Includes a detailed assignment sheet with some common heraldic symbols/colors and their traditional meanings. A fun heraldry study for students during a medieval unit.A great way to start a Middle Ages / Medieval Unit or as a "get to know you" activity for Back to School!Includes:- Detailed assignment sheet with a list of traditional symbols & their
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Middle Ages Activities - Projects and Activities for Medieval Times
Protestant Reformation Reading Comprehension Worksheet Renaissance Martin Luther
This passage briefly describe the Protestant Reformation. 22 questions (matching, true/false, and short answer) assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as the key. INCLUDES:Article covering the Protestant Reformation (1000-1100 Lexile) 22 Questions (Matching, True/False, Short Answer)Color and BW VersionsKey includedPart of my Renaissance Reading Comprehension Bundle*If you don't already, Follow Me!
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Protestant Reformation Bundle Slideshow, Reading Comprehension
Middle Ages Activities - Projects and Activities for Medieval Times
Middle Ages Bundle - Looking for an engaging package of assignments and projects related to the Middle Ages? This bundle includes six activities to help students learn about the Feudal system, heraldry, knights, daily life in medieval times, and more!Each assignment includes a creative and detailed assignment sheet, templates (if needed), and a comprehensive grading rubric for five activities. Please note: students will need to be able to access information for these activities through their t
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6th - 9th
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Decolonization of Africa Reading Comprehension Worksheet and Map Activity
The colonization of Africa dramatically impacted the people who lived there. This product contains an article on the Decolonization of Africa with 15 comprehension questions (matching, multiple choice, short answer). Students use a chart describing the independence of African nations. Using this chart, students will color and label to show the decades of African independence. 10 multiple choice questions assess students understanding of the map. There is a powerful aspect to the coloring for
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Age of Imperialism Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle Colonialism
Creating Canada 1850-1890 Workbook (Grade 8 Ontario History)
This workbook covers the Grade 8 Creating Canada, 1850-1890 unit in the Ontario History curriculum. In this workbook, students will explore a comprehensive overview of Canada's history prior to 1850, delving into the geographical landscape, early populations, political developments, and the formation of the nation. The workbook covers topics such as political deadlock, representation, the road to Confederation, the evolution of Canada's government structure, and significant events in Canadian hi
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8th
Also included in: MEGA BUNDLE: Grade 8 Ontario History and Geography Full Units
13 Colonies ESCAPE ROOM: Reading Comprehension - Print & Go!
The 13 Colonies Escape Room will take students on a secret mission around the classroom, reading comprehension passages, and answering questions! This escape room has students decode interesting facts about New England, Middle and Southern Colonies, economy and religious freedom.The 13 Colonies Escape Room is a great reading comprehension activity with a twist of code deciphering. The codes include ciphers, morse code, cryptograms, Polybius squares, and a final 4 digit code based on the decoders
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: 4 U.S. History ESCAPE ROOMS BUNDLE - Constitution, Revolutionary War
Magna Carta Reading Worksheet Activity for Middle Ages & Medieval Europe
This is a simple reading and worksheet on England's Magna Carta. It includes details on King John, England's barons, and why the Magna Carta was signed.After the reading, students complete a 1 page set of Common Core-aligned reading questions to help gauge their understanding of the reading. An answer key for this is included for your convenience.This download also includes both printable and Google Docs versions of the activity! If you're in a paperless classroom or just want to integrate more
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6th - 10th
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Causes of American Revolution Primary Sources | Stamp Act, Quartering Act
In this American Revolution primary source activities set, students will closely analyze several primary sources that led to the American Revolutionary War. Each primary source is an excerpt from an early event that caused America's war for Independence.Students will read selections from:- the Stamp Act- the Stamp Act Congress- Responses from local businesses in regard to the Stamp Act- the Declaratory Act- the Coercive Acts (the Intolerable Acts)- the Quartering Act- the Townshen
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5th - 8th
Dunkirk (2017) - Complete Movie Guide and Background Worksheet
"In May 1940, Germany advanced into France, trapping Allied troops on the beaches of Dunkirk. Under air and ground cover from British and French forces, troops were slowly and methodically evacuated from the beach using every serviceable naval and civilian vessel that could be found. At the end of this heroic mission, 330,000 French, British, Belgian and Dutch soldiers were safely evacuated." This product comes with a worksheet detailing the background of Dunkirk. The student worksheet comes wit
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8th - 12th
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American Revolution Heroes 10 African American and Women Heroes in Revolution
In this American Revolution Heroes activity, students learn about the experiences of 10 women and African-Americans who were essential to the American Revolution and to American History. Often forgotten, women and African Americans played essential roles in helping the 13 Colonies gain independence. Students will navigate the room to investigate the achievements and heroism of 10 Americans whom everyone should learn about, including James Forten, Salem Poor, Phillis Wheatley, the First Rhode
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5th - 8th
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Industrial Revolution Child Labor Reading Comprehension Worksheet DBQ
Need to provide a brief overview of child labor during the Industrial Revolution? This gives this and 26 total questions (vocabulary, true/false, multiple choice) assess students' learning. Some of the questions are document-based, taking your students' understanding to the next level. I've also added a version without the images.INCLUDES:Article about Child Labor (900-1000 Lexile)Questions on article:1) vocabulary2) true/false3) multiple choiceDocument Questions 1) Political Cartoon2) Pamphlet
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5th - 8th
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Age of Imperialism Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle Colonialism
This bundle covers imperialism in many different regions around the world. Each individual listing contains more information about each product and previews. INCLUDES:*Causes of Imperialism*Age of Imperialism*American Imperialism*British Imperialism in India*Imperialism in Africa DBQ*Imperialism in China*Japanese Imperialism*Berlin Conference*Southeast Asian Imperialism*U.S. Imperialism of the Pacific Islands*Decolonization of Africa Reading Comprehension and map activityComprehension questions
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6th - 8th
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American Revolution Battle Project | 7 Key Events from Revolutionary War
In the American Revolution Battles Student Project, 7 events are broken up and each is assigned to a student group (4 students per group are ideal). Students will conduct basic research, and create a small presentation to the class, to showcase the event.The events that students will research are:The Battle of Bunker HillThe Battle of TrentonThe Battle of CharlestonThe Battle of Long IslandThe Battle of SaratogaThe Battle of YorktownThe Winter at Valley Forge (I know, I know! It's not a battl
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5th - 8th
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London Unit
Have your students ever visited London? Would you like to organize a virtual visit? Then this unit was designed for you and your students!Your London Calling Unit in detail:This is a set of 30 worksheets about the famous capital city of the United Kingdom, London. This original unit is available in color and in B&W with detailed teacher's notes and answer key.☞ Content: Let’s go to london!❑ Step 1: Discover❑ Brainstorm❑ Listen to a conversation❑ Think about grammar❑ Watch a promotional video
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: London Trip Unit - Resources Bundle
British Settlements & Colonial Regions in America PowerPoint & Infographic Notes
Condensed lesson summarizing the British colonization of the Americas from the lost colony of Roanoke to the development of the Three Colonial Regions. This product includes 24 colorful and interactive PowerPoint slides and a 2-page student-friendly infographic style notes sheet for students to fill in that also has students using map skills to locate each early British settlement and identifying the formation of the New England, Middle, and Southern Colonial Regions. Optional links to content r
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5th - 12th
WWI Propaganda Project
WWI Propaganda ProjectThank you for considering this fully editable product.Propaganda posters played a big role in WWI. They were used to galvanize the nation in its support of the war and blame of the enemy. This product is perfect for helping students explore this critical aspect of the Great War. After viewing and analyzing 22 authentic WWI propaganda examples, your students will be ready to make a WWI-era propaganda example of their own. WHAT'S INCLUDED:There are three parts to this product
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6th - 11th
The Black Death or Bubonic Plague Stations Reading Activity: Print & Digital
This five-page reading covers the main information about the Black Death. It covers how the plague made it to Europe, the symptoms, treatment, spread, artwork, and more! It also includes a primary document on the Statute of Labour from England.Topics:The Black Death - Initial SpreadSymptoms of the PlagueThe Impact of the PlaguePlague Art: London Plague of 1665 & FlagellantsPlague Art: Doctors & Treatment & BurialsMultiple Formats: The reading comes as a PDF, Microsoft Document, and
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8th - 12th
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Canada 1890-1914: A Changing Society Workbook (Grade 8 Ontario History)
This workbook covers the Canada, 1890-1914: A Changing Society unit in the Ontario History curriculum.In this workbook, students will learn about various aspects of Canadian history from 1890 to 1914. The resource covers topics such as the development of Canada during this period, including the Canadian Pacific Railway and the Klondike Gold Rush. It also delves into issues like immigration and industrialization, providing insights into the push and pull factors behind immigration to Canada. The
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8th
Also included in: MEGA BUNDLE: Grade 8 Ontario History and Geography Full Units
Imperialism Opium War Primary Source Letter to Queen Victoria
This excellent primary source analysis resource for an Imperialism unit features a letter written by a Chinese Commissioner begging England to stop the opium trade. The primary source is excerpted so that students can focus on the key elements of his argument. In the letter, Commissioner Lin appeals to Queen Victoria to stop the opium trade that eventually leads to the Opium War in 1839.After reading the letter, there are 7 multiple choice questions to check students reading comprehension and 3
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7th - 11th
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American Revolution Activity | Patriot, Loyalist, or Neutral?
This American Revolution Patriot, Loyalist, or Neutral activity is best used after students have already been introduced to Patriots, Loyalists, and Neutrals in the buildup to the Revolutionary War. Here, students are presented with 7 different scenarios of people living in the American Colonies - and it is their job to uncover what position they would take, either a Patriot, a Loyalist, or if they would remain Neutral. Each scenario asks students to explain their reasoning as to why they chose
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5th - 8th
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The Crusades: Mapping Activity
UPDATED: 1/29/2024!!This mapping activity is over the Crusades. The Crusades Mapping Activity includes explicit instructions on how to complete the map as well as questions based on the map along with knowledge based questions on the Crusades.Students will label and color different aspects of the Crusades such as; cities, seas, important physical features and draw the four Crusade routes. This mapping activity includes 5 questions that tests students' map and critical thinking skills. Please che
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Historical Mapping Activities BUNDLE
King Henry VIII & His Life and Times! Students investigate this polarizing King!
King Henry VIII & His Life and Times! Students investigate this polarizing King!In this fun and challenging King Henry VIII lesson, students become historians, poets, and interviewers with the life and times of King Henry VIII! Students are engaged in 3 different ways, with 3 different activities, on King Henry's life. ☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my Renaissance activities unit located here bundle!Students first become historians as they recap the
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5th - 8th
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Middle Ages - Medieval Times Newspaper Project
Middle Ages / Medieval Times Project - Students create their own newspaper based on the events of the Middle Ages in this creative activity. Includes everything you need to get started.IncludesAssignment pageTwo Brainstorming pagesNewspaper article planning pageGrading Rubric3 printable newspaper templates 3 editable newspaper templates (MS Word)**PART OF MY "Middle Ages Project & Assignment Package" Save money by purchasing the entire package!Middle Ages Project Package(C) Addie Williams,
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Middle Ages Activities - Projects and Activities for Medieval Times
All Quiet on the Western Front 1979 Movie Guided Questions
Three pages of movie questions (21 in all), presented in order of the film, for the 1979 classic: All Quiet on the Western Front. If you do not own the movie, you can find the entire film on YouTube. These 3 sheets ask thought provoking questions that often lead to great discussions. Feel free to email me with questions or if you need help locating the movie, I can send you a link to it online: DrDrewBailey@gmail.comUPDATED to INCLUDE: Three versions of the file: Word, PDF, and Pages (Mac).No
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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