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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
Liberty's Kids Quizzes, Tests, AND Reflection Questions (Episodes 1-10)
Quiz, Questions, Tests-One quiz per episode (episodes 1-10) Basic 10 question quiz including multiple choice, T/F, fill in the blank-Answer key for each quiz-3 thinking questions for each episode (paragraph writing)-Episode 1-5 test -Episodes 6-10 testLooking for GOOGLE FORMS QUIZZES? AND Slides activities? See THIS listing. Great for digital learning and easy computer graded quizzes. This product covers episodes 1-10. This is a print PDF resource but we have linked in our Google Doc so that you
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4th - 6th
Also included in: Liberty's Kids Bundle
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
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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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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George vs. George {A Revolutionary Match Up} Comprehension/Comparison
Looking for a fun and engaging way to teach the Revolutionary War? This pack inspired by the book "George vs. George" has everything you need to make history come alive for your students!Included in this unit:Graphic organizers for King George III and George WashingtonVenn Diagram with optional tags for pasting or creating their ownNon-fiction passages on George Washington and King George IIITexting activity where students create reply texts to both historical figures"Why You Taxing Us, Dude" pa
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3rd - 5th
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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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
Who was Jack the Ripper? HISTORY MYSTERY
Can your students decide who Jack the Ripper was out of a cast of 12 suspects?In this lesson they will compare and evaluate 12 possible suspects before deciding on the most likely guilty person. They will then justifying their decision both verbally and in writing. The lesson works as a knockout tournament, comparing two suspects at a time. They must apply the background information presented to them along with the suspect cards to come up with the most plausible answer. It is great for develo
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: HISTORY MYSTERIES 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
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
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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Viking Alphabet Norse Runes Learning Activity
Design a Viking Norse sword with runes as a rune master!These runes are Elder Futhark runes, an early alphabet of the Vikings or Norse people. The activity page features background information about Norse beliefs of how runes were magical and ways they were used historically. Students compose a message and translate it into the runic alphabet and decorate their sword with them. If students translate the title on their paper into English from the runes, it reads "Rune Master."You will notice some
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1st - 6th
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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
1917 Movie Guide- 3 Activities Included!
1917 follows the story of two young men, Lance Corporal Blake and Lance Corporal Schofield, who are given the dangerous task to cross enemy territory and deliver a message to another regiment. Failure to deliver the message in time could result in 1,600 soldiers walking into one of Germany’s traps. One could use this film during a World History course, World War I Unit, or for an End of the Year film. The film stars George MacKay, Dean-Charles Chapman, Colin Firth, Benedict Cumberbatch, Andrew
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9th - 12th
Also included in: 2019 Films Bundle- 10 Movie Guides for a Reduced Price!
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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Gandhi Biography Reading Comprehension Worksheet India Civil Rights Leader
This passage briefly describes Gandhi. 15 questions (identify, multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I've included a color and BW version and a key. INCLUDES:Biography of Gandhi (1100-1200 Lexile) 15 questions (Identify and Multiple Choice) Color and BW VersionsKey includedYOU MAY ALSO LIKE:Civil Rights Movement BundleIndia BundleWalt Disney Maya AngelouAnne FrankMarie CurieWomen InventorsMalala Yousafzai Susan B. Anthony*If you don't already, Follow Me!
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Civil Rights Leaders Biography Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle
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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The Battle of the Bulge WWII (Text, Maps & Questions)
The Battle of the Bulge WWII (Text, Maps & Questions)Thank you for considering this product. Prepare to be surprised and delighted! This product contains fascinating informational text exploring WWII and the Battle of the Bulge. This product also has excellent maps, quotes and pictures to aid in your students’ ability to learn about this epic battle of WWII. Please check out the thumbnails and preview. The fully editable product explains the following: the state of WWII up to 1944; the align
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6th - 11th, Staff
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