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British history Common Core RI.5.7 resources
The Mystery of the Lost Colony of Roanoke Primary Sources Research Activity
This engaging Social Studies lesson about the "Lost Colony" of Roanoke mixes history and forensic science for a hands on approach to learning about the first English colony in the New World. Students examine and analyze primary sources as evidence and use critical thinking skills to come up with 4 of their own theories to explain the disappearance of the Roanoke Colony in 1587. This download includes 3 versions of the activity: Stations - Cut out the evidence (primary sources) and place in manil
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4th - 7th
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The Mystery of Blackbeard's Treasure Primary Sources Research Activity
This engaging Social Studies lesson about Edward Teach (better known as Blackbeard the pirate) mixes history and forensic science for a hands on approach to learning about Blackbeard. Students examine and analyze primary sources as evidence and use critical thinking skills to come up with 4 of their own theories to explain what could have happened to Blackbeard's supposed treasure. This download includes 3 versions of the activity: Stations - Cut out the evidence (primary sources) and place in m
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4th - 7th
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American Revolution: Boston Tea Party Stamp Act Molasses and Sugar Acts Big Sale
Are you studying the American Revolution? The Stamp Act, Sugar Act, Molasses Act and Triangle Trade (Slavery) are presented in an EDITABLE and Print 'n Go Bundle for students studying factors leading up to the American Revolution of 1765 to 1783. There are 67 editable pages, and 67 print 'n go pages in .pdf format.Digital Version - Google Classroom Compatible! Included in the download are PowerPoint [.pptx] files. You can edit, copy, print from PowerPoint, or upload them into your Google Drive!
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5th - 10th
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Queen Elizabeth II Close Reading Comprehension Activity | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the queen of England and the United Kingdom, Queen Elizabeth II. The NO PREP informational text worksheets, which have been updated since her death on September 8th 2022, are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about the famous monarch whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An inf
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5th - 6th
The Great Plague Escape Room Activity
An Escape Room activity looking at the outbreak of the bubonic plague in London between 1664 and 1666, known as the Great Plague. Ideal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the activity is perfect for group work, team-building activities or for a fun, engaging and interactive lesson. The activity can be used in English class as it incorporates some ELA skills or in Social Studies.The activity has been split into four different tasks; your students will need to complete each of the tasks to reveal a w
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5th - 6th
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William the Conqueror Close Reading Comprehension Activity | 5th & 6th Grade
A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the first Norman king of England and victor in the Battle of Hastings, William the Conqueror. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about the famous king whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehension activit
Grades:
5th - 6th
Also included in: Middle Ages Close Reading Comprehension Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
War of the Roses Escape Room Activity
A War of the Roses Escape Room activity. Ideal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the activity is perfect for group work, starting a new topic about the Middle Ages or British history, team-building activities or for a fun, engaging and interactive lesson. The activity can be used in English class as it incorporates some ELA skills or in Social Studies.The activity has been split into four different tasks; your students will need to complete each of the tasks to reveal a word. Together the four wor
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5th - 6th
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William the Conqueror Escape Room Activity
A William the Conqueror, or King William I, Escape Room activity. Ideal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the activity is perfect for group work, starting a new topic about the Middle Ages, team-building activities or for a fun, engaging and interactive lesson. The activity can be used in English class as it incorporates some ELA skills or in Social Studies.The activity has been split into four different tasks; your students will need to complete each of the tasks to reveal a word. Together the fo
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5th - 6th
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Also included in: Middle Ages Escape Room Activity Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
NO PREP Boston Tea Party Online Scavenger Hunt (ACCESS CODE)
This online/virtual scavenger hunt is guaranteed to teach your students all the ins and outs of the Boston Tea Party. With 4 parts, and 8 questions, you can tailor this scavenger hunt to meet the needs of your students. Throughout this activity, your students will practice taking notes from video, deciphering a primary document, and reading online articles.Here is a link to download ONLY the FREE worksheet that accompanies this lesson.To gain access to the website, purchase worksheet on THIS pag
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4th - 7th
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UNITED KINGDOM: Discovering the United Kingdom Bundle
Enrich your study of the United Kingdom—and save 20%— with the Discovering the United Kingdom Bundle, which includes an introductory Snapshots book, SIX cross-curricular activities and a colorful Symbols of the U.K. photo poster. Book and Poster Resources Included:Snapshots of the United Kingdom introduces the location, national and cultural symbols, and landmarks of the four countries of the U.K., along with common British slang phrases. Each book in the Snapshots series also includes a crosswo
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2nd - 5th
Queen Elizabeth I Escape Room Activity
A Queen Elizabeth I Escape Room activity. Ideal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the activity is perfect for group work, starting a new topic on British History, team-building activities or for a fun, engaging and interactive lesson. The activity can be used in English class as it incorporates some ELA skills or in Social Studies.The activity has been split into four different tasks; your students will need to complete each of the tasks to reveal a word. Together the four words make a phrase for
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5th - 6th
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Colonial Regions: Travel Brochure Research Project
For this project, students will design a 6-sided brochure for one of the 3 colonial regions. Using multiple resources students will research the climate, economy, population, and 5 interesting facts about a colonial region. While researching, students will take notes for each component of the project on this packet. Once the research is complete, students will fold a blank piece of paper into thirds to design their travel brochure. The brochure will give factual information about the colony.Chec
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4th - 9th
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Robin Hood Close Reading Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A Google Forms close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the legendary figure from English medieval folklore, Robin Hood. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about the famous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this resource:A Google Forms Clo
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5th - 6th
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King Henry VIII Escape Room Activity
A King Henry VIII Escape Room activity. Ideal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the activity is perfect for group work, starting a new topic on British History, team-building activities or for a fun, engaging and interactive lesson. The activity can be used in English class as it incorporates some ELA skills or in Social Studies.The activity has been split into four different tasks; your students will need to complete each of the tasks to reveal a word. Together the four words make a phrase for th
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5th - 6th
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Emergency Sub Plans | William Shakespeare Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
These easy to use, no prep, substitution plans give you an ideal back up plan to have ready in your classroom just in case. The bundle contains six close reading activities about Shakespeare and five of his famous plays, a biography writing unit, and an opinion writing unit about which play is his greatest. Ideal for emergency sub plans in third grade or fourth grade.14 Lessons, or 14 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed!⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻Firstly, ther
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3rd - 4th
Nonfiction Reading Escape Room Elizabethan Times Research Game
Engage your students in reading nonfiction! Students will read about the fashions of Elizabethan Times as they read three nonfiction passages and answer comprehension questions to solve locks and escape. This escape room is perfect as a nonfiction companion to a unit on a Shakespeare play or as an introduction to reading nonfiction. Story: An evil wizard has sent you back in time. To come back to the present, solve three locks.1st: students read the back story2nd: students read 3 nonfiction "cl
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4th - 7th
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War of the Roses Close Reading Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A Google Forms close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the conflict between York and Lancaster in medieval England, the War of the Roses. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about the famous war whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this resource:A G
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5th - 6th
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Robin Hood Close Reading Activity | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the legendary figure from English medieval folklore, Robin Hood. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about the famous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehension activity with ten questionsTwo gra
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Grades:
5th - 6th
Also included in: Middle Ages Close Reading Comprehension Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
The War of the Roses Close Reading Activity | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the conflict between York and Lancaster in medieval England, the War of the Roses. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about the famous conflict whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehension activity with
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Grades:
5th - 6th
Also included in: Middle Ages Close Reading Comprehension Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
French & Indian War Research Slideshow Project
Students will research and then create a Google Slideshow about the French and Indian War. The project will have 6 total slides. Students will report uponcauses/ resultssummarize one important battleprovide a mini bio about an important personThis directions packet allows students a space to research and plan out their project.
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: French & Indian War Era activities
Kings and Queens of England Escape Room Activity Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Four individual Escape Room activities about the following famous kings or queens from British history: King Henry VIIIQueen Elizabeth IKing George IIIQueen Elizabeth IIIdeal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the activities are perfect for group work, starting a new British history topic, team-building activities or for fun, engaging and interactive lessons. The activities can be used in English also as they incorporate some ELA skills, or in Social Studies.Each activity has been split into four d
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5th - 6th
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British Kings & Queens Close Reading Comprehension Bundle | 3rd & 4th Grade
Seven close reading activities, or informational texts, with comprehension and grammar questions followed by extension tasks about famous kings and queens from British history. The NO PREP activities are perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade.The bundle contains activities on the following monarchs:Henry VIIIElizabeth IIGeorge IIIElizabeth IRichard IWilliam the ConquerorCharles IIIIncluded in each PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehension activity with eight questi
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3rd - 4th
William the Conqueror Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
Two great activities that would span five lessons about the life of famous English King, William the Conqueror or William I, who won the throne of England at the Battle of Hastings. Perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. NO PREP is needed!Firstly, there is a close reading activity where children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity. Secondly, there is a biography writing unit which h
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Grades:
3rd - 4th
Emergency Sub Plans | British Monarchs Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
These easy to use, no prep, substitution plans give you an ideal back up plan to have ready in your classroom just in case. The bundle contains six close reading activities about kings and queens from British history, and four biography writing units. Ideal for emergency sub plans in 3rd grade or 4th grade. The activities focus on Elizabeth II, William the Conqueror, George III, Henry VIII, Richard I and Elizabeth I.22 Lessons, or 22 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed! ⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻
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3rd - 4th
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