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Stonehenge Distance Learning Independent paper project ancient history activity
Explore the world with my Geoexplorers projects!Perfect for little hands, this do-it-yourself project will let everyone get involved! The project consists of three pieces of paper, two with Stonehenge blocks, and one of the base. Just print the base out on green paper, and print the two stone sheets on white paper (or even better, some stone-looking paper used for scrap-booking!). Each little stone is printed on both sides, with a number on the bottom. Have your students cut out each stone piece
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K - 4th
The Battle of Yorktown: American Revolution: Reading Passages + Activities
In this lesson students will learn about the Battle of Yorktown, the last major battle of the American Revolution and the eventual surrender of Cornwallis to Washington. Throughout the lesson there is a writing prompt, graphics, illustrations, graphic organizers, maps, readings and comprehension questions for students to complete.--> Want all of my American Revolution lessons in one BIG money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!!Battles of the American RevolutionThe Battle of Saratog
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7th - 12th
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America The Story of Us: (Episode 2 - Revolution) Video Guide
Video study guide for Episode 2: Revolution of America The Story of Us. Movie guide comes complete with answer key. Questions follow the film in order. America The Story of Us: Episode 2 - RevolutionsEpisode Summary:July 9, 1776. The Declaration of Independence is read to crowds in New York. Offshore, more than 400 ships bristling with soldiers and guns are massing. It is the largest British invasion force until D-Day. America's 13 colonies have taken on the might of the world's leading superpow
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6th - 12th
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"First Invasion: War of 1812" Video Guide
This file contains guided questions for History Channel's First Invasion: War of 1812 documentary.The 40 questions follow the order of the documentary and draw the students attention to main points of this important, history changing war.This video guide is an excellent way to keep students engaged in the amazing documentary and will lead to great discussion.
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8th - 12th
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American Revolution Battle Chart
This product is an American Revolution Battle Chart. It is two pages. One is the battle chart with pieces missing (student) and the other is complete (teacher). Product could be used as either teacher driven guided notes or as a homework assignment.Battles featured include Lexington and Concord, Bunker Hill, Saratoga, Manhattan, Trenton, Princeton, Fort Ticonderoga, Cowpens, Yorktown, among others. Battle chart information includes 1) Battle Name, 2) Battle Date, 3) Description, and 4) Outco
Grades:
6th - 12th
Valley Forge Primary Source Worksheet: American Revolution
This worksheet allows students to use a primary source document to learn about the problems the Continental Army faced at Valley Forge. This activity is very easy to use. All you have to do is print off the primary source from the following website for classroom use or direct students to the website to answer the worksheet questions:http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/valleyforge.htmClick here to view the website.The primary source document is labeled (The Continental Army at Valley Forge, 1777)S
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5th - 12th
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Congress of Vienna Reading & Map Assignment - Distance Learning
This item contains a one-page reading discussing the Congress of Vienna. It goes over the goals of the conference, the major figures present, and what the end result was. It also briefly discusses Napoleon's 100 Days return to power. There are vocabulary terms to define in the KIM vocab format and three questions. An answer key is provided.There are then 2 versions to the map assignment. One where students can draw on the map to locate and label various items related to the conference and o
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9th - 12th
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The Victorian Era - Pre-Reading Research Project and Simulation
For years I have taught A Christmas Carol, and each time I have tried to find an interesting way to teach my students about the Victorian setting of the novel. This activity I created has worked perfectly for my gifted students, but can be easily accommodated for any level of learning!What I have created is a three-part activity that doesn't just give students a research project, but also a role as a character from Victorian England. Adding the personal element has allowed my students to not j
Grades:
7th - 8th
American Revolution: Lexington and Concord: Who Fired First?
Students get to decide who think they fired first at the Battle of Lexington and Concord. This was the first battle in The American Revolution.
Students analyze four primary sources from The Battle of Lexington and Concord...2 from The British point of view and 2 from the colonist point of view. There are five questions to answer for each source for a total of 20 questions.
When they are done answering the questions, students get to decide who they think fired first by writing their claim an
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5th - 11th
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Silent Film Project
This is one of my very favorite projects to do. During my Jazz Age (1920s) unit, I have students create their own silent films after we watch a handful of clips of Charlie Chaplin.
In this 4-page handout, the first page is a brief plot and character brainstorm, then its followed with:
*(2) Student Role Assignment / Explanation
*(3) Detailed Rubric
*(4) Plot Brainstorm Visual Guide
Once students complete this packet as a group, they should be perfectly prepared to get filming!
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7th - 12th
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Battle of Saratoga Student Reading/Questions
If you;re studying the Battle of Saratoga consider using this reading filled with primary source quotes, images, tables/figures for students to analyze. I set the stage, explain the British and American goals, and give information regarding what this battle ensured for the Americans. Seven comprehension questions to go along!
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5th - 9th
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Greatest Events of WWII in Colour Episode 1 Blitzkrieg Movie Guide Color WW2
Greatest Events of WWII in Colour- 2019 ‧ Political Documentary - War ‧ TV-14 From the Attack on Pearl Harbor to D-Day, the most pivotal events of World War II come to life in this vivid docuseries featuring colorized footage. S01E01 – Blitzkrieg – 50 minutesRevolutionizing warfare through radio technology, swift panzer divisions and aerial bombardment, Germany pushes allied forces to the sea at Dunkirk.30 questions with time stamps (2 pages) Answer Key (2 pages)
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9th - 12th
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Spanish Armada Video Webquest Queen Elizabeth I and the Tudors
This is a simple and easy to use lesson plan on the Spanish Armada in 1588. Have your students watch the YouTube video and answer the questions. The video is from the great BBC/Military Channel series called Battlefield Britain. Watch the video for yourself at:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jl3stf20X10Click here to view the YouTube video.If the video link ever changes just search YouTube for “Battlefield Britain Spanish Armada”This video focuses on the tactics used by the British and Spanish nav
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5th - 12th
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Gandhi (1982) Movie Question Guide
This product is a movie question guide for the Oscar winning movie Gandhi which is available on Amazon or YouTube (type in Gandhi 1982 and the full version should be there). I typically start the movie when Gandhi is on the train heading to South Africa. I skip the opening assassination scene because I find this keeps the students’ attention more. Plus I get to watch their shocked faces at the end of the movie when Gandhi gets shot. (Majority of my students, and most likely yours, have no cl
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6th - 12th
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Revolutionary War/ American Revolution Test
This is a test covering topics, people, and battles related to the American Revolution. It is 7th grade level curriculum, but written for lower reader, apporximately 4th-5th grade. The test is multiple choice, fill in the blank, and compare/contrast chart.
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4th - 8th
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The Life and Reign of King Henry VIII - Reading Comprehension Worksheet / Text
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for beginner to proficient ESL learners. The text describes the life and reign of King Henry VIIIAfter carefully reading the text / bio, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including cTrue or False exercises, a multiple choice exercise, a fill-in-the-gaps exercise and a fun crossword. This worksheet can also be used for IGCSE, TOEFL vocabulary building purposes. The handout can be completed in class or assigned for homew
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: Biographies of Notable People bundle
Enlightenment Primary Source Analysis: John Locke & Thomas Hobbes
Engage and challenge your students with this primary source analysis reading activity. Students will practice all the critical reading skills needed in history in one activity! Students will annotate their text, paraphrase main ideas, and analyze the purpose and implications of two essential Enlightenment texts with higher order thinking questions.****************************************************************************************************************Earn TpT credits for discounts on fut
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7th - 12th
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"Why the Industrial Revolution Happened Here" BBC Video Questions
This documentary, 56 minutes long, does a great job of giving students an overview of the start of the Industrial Revolution, what made it so unique, and why in particular it began in Great Britain. Included here are 15 analysis questions to keep students focused on the documentary and to help them follow the progression of events portrayed.The video can be found on YouTube, however I'm not including a link since sometimes they change.
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9th - 12th
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American Revolution 13 Colonies Bundle of Activities
American Revolution 13 Colonies bundle of activities. This is a 42 page activity packet and answer key to help teach your students about the 13 American colonies and the Revolutionary War. Students will be looking at aspects of the 13 Colonies such as: economy, government, culture, geography, famous people, history, and the Revolutionary War. Also, there are numerous maps that you can use to test your students' knowledge of the location of the colonies. Game boards for each region (New England,
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5th - 10th
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Pride Movie (2014) - Active Learning Tasks Bundle
This bundle of learning tasks is designed to reinforce and stimulate learning through activity. It is a set of ready-to-go worksheets/resources for use with 2014 film set during the UK Miners' Strike. The inclusion of different types of activities is a ploy to appeal to students' different learning styles. The nine resources included are• Detailed Viewing Questions with Answers. Use to ensure students understand the plot, and to help start thinking about character and theme.• Character Matchi
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8th - 10th
A Brief History of the British Empire, Colonisation & Slave Trade - Reading
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for higher elementary to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text describes the history of the British Empire, from the first expeditions to the scramble for Africa and the later de-colonisation process after the end of WWII.After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: comprehension questions, True or False exercises, a definitions match, a fill-in-the-gaps exercise
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Not Grade Specific
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Also included in: Modern History Bundle - Reading Comprehension Worksheets
The King's Speech - Viewing Questions
This is a complete set of questions (136) to provoke and test students' learning while studying the The King's Speech film. I have divided the film into eight parts/episodes. Each part is approximately 15 minutes long. Each start corresponds to a chapter on the DVD. I usually show a part of the movie and then follow up with the associated questions. Sometimes it is useful to show the movie with subtitles on. Some of the questions are basic fact-finding. Others require students to understand
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8th - 10th
Also included in: The King's Speech - Active Learning Tasks Bundle
Shooting an Elephant: Orwell’s indictment of Imperialsim with questions & key
Shooting an Elephant is George Orwell's 1936 short story about a policemen who felt forced into shooting an elephant. It is a graphic story, an introduction into the idea of cognitive dissonance and an indictment of Imperialism.
This purchase includes
the short story
terms with definitions to make reading easier
a map of British India in 1860
three sentences of background information on Orwell
8 open ended questions with an answer key
Best Wishes,
The Past is a Blast
Grades:
9th - 12th
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History Alive Chapter 7 "Comparing the Colonies" Organizer
This History Alive! America’s Past (published by Teachers’ Curriculum Institute) organizer provides a two-page document that provides questions (and an answer key) for Chapter 7 “Comparing the Colonies.” Other chapter organizers are available, and I will continue to add to this collection until the book is completed. Enjoy!
Grades:
5th
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