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European history Common Core RI.11-12.2 resources
WWII Dilemmas
World War II activity.Great for World War II that forces students to think critically!Students are given five scenarios that involve World War II, the Holocaust, and its aftermath. Then they are asked to answer a series of thought provoking moral questions. Each story is based on a true event and the real stories are also provided. Extension suggestions and a lesson plan are included. Scenarios based on the real life stories of:Adolf EichmannDora BruderMarthe CohnFrancois MitterrandCharles de
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Ancient Rome Unit: Bundle of 16 Lessons: Reading Passages + Activities
This Ancient Rome Unit is a collections of 16 lessons, which include: 1) Roman Gladiator Cemetery2) Christianity in Ancient Rome and the Bone Church of Santa Maria3) Daily Life in Ancient Rome4) Food and Feasts in Rome5) Growing Up in the Roman Empire6) Roman Numerals7) The Afterlife - Pluto, Proserpina and Jupiter8) The Beginnings of the Roman Republic9) The Birth and Geography of Rome - Romulus and Remus10) The Fall of the Roman Empire11) The Final Day of Pompeii12) The Gods and Goddesses13) T
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6th - 10th
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The Book Thief Novel Study Bundle + 8 World War 2 & Holocaust Lessons
This bundle contains The Book Thief Novel Study, Reading and Comprehension Guide. It also contains 8 World War 2 and Holocaust lesson to supplement The Book Thief Novel Study. A further description is below and the 8 lessons include: World War 2: An Introduction: Reading Passages + Comprehension ActivitiesInformational Article: Jesse Owens at the 1936 Berlin Olympics: Reading PassagesThe Holocaust: An Introduction: World War 2: Reading Passages + ComprehensionWorld War 2: An Introduction & O
Grades:
8th - 12th
World War 2 Novel Study Bundle: 4 Novels + 8 WW2 & Holocaust Lessons
This is a bundle of 4 NO PREP Novel Studies and 8 WW2 and Holocaust lesson that can be used before, during or after the Novel studies. The Novel studies include Night, The Book Thief, The Boy and Striped Pajamas. For specific previews and reviews, check out those products in individually. The 8 World War 2 and Holocaust lessons include: World War 2: An Introduction: Reading Passages + Comprehension ActivitiesInformational Article: Jesse Owens at the 1936 Berlin Olympics: Reading PassagesThe Holo
Grades:
6th - 12th
Night Novel Study Bundle + 8 World War 2 & Holocaust Lessons
This bundle contains the Night Novel Study, Reading and Comprehension Guide. It also contains 8 World War 2 and Holocaust lesson to supplement Night and its Novel Study. A further description is below and the 8 lessons include: World War 2: An Introduction: Reading Passages + Comprehension ActivitiesInformational Article: Jesse Owens at the 1936 Berlin Olympics: Reading PassagesThe Holocaust: An Introduction: World War 2: Reading Passages + ComprehensionWorld War 2: An Introduction & Overvie
Grades:
8th - 12th
The Boy in Striped Pajamas Novel Study Bundle + 8 World War 2, Holocaust Lessons
This bundle contains The Boy in Striped Pajamas Novel Study, Reading and Comprehension Guide. It also contains 8 World War 2 and Holocaust lesson to supplement The Boy in Striped Pajamas and its Novel Study. A further description is below and the 8 lessons include: World War 2: An Introduction: Reading Passages + Comprehension ActivitiesInformational Article: Jesse Owens at the 1936 Berlin Olympics: Reading PassagesThe Holocaust: An Introduction: World War 2: Reading Passages + ComprehensionWorl
Grades:
6th - 12th
AP European History: Early Modern Art Timeline
An AP European History art timeline offers students contextual understanding, visual representation of zeitgeist, cultural and historical literacy, critical thinking skills, interdisciplinary connections, engagement, and interest. It fosters an appreciation for cultural diversity, aids exam preparation, and provides a memorable learning experience. Connecting historical events with visual art enhances students' analytical and creative skills, making the study of European history more engaging an
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11th - 12th
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The Pantheon of Ancient Rome: Reading Passages + Comprehension Activities
Students will be able to identify what the Pantheon is and its purpose in ancient Rome. Students will also analyze what changes this building went through why this change is significant to understanding Rome. Students will then connect the content to themselves by looking at their own neighborhood and determining why changes have been made and what it says about their neighborhood.--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!$$
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Civilizations Bundle: Egypt, Rome, Greece: Comprehension Activities
Propaganda in Nazi Germany: Station Activities: Reading Passages + Comprehension
In this lesson students will be able to identify the various methods Hitler and the Nazis used propaganda to gain control over Germany. This lesson is designed as a station activity, with 4 stations total. Students will view images of propaganda, watch one video on the burning of the Reichstag, watch one video on Kristallnacht and read a short article on the history of anti-semitism. After completing all of the stations students will write an extended response that asks them to use their finding
Grades:
8th - 12th
Also included in:Â World War 2 Bundle: Reading Passages + Comprehension Activities + Worksheets
WW2 Novel Bundle: The Book Thief, Night, Number the Stars Boy in Striped Pajamas
This is a bundle of 4 literature units and 2 introductory lessons to World War 2 and the Holocaust. The books included are The Book Thief, Night, Number the Stars and the Boy in Striped Pajamas. For the Book Thief, Night and Boy in Striped Pajamas reading guides, every section includes a writing prompt, chapter comprehension questions, a graphic organizer and literary elements (personification, metaphor, foreshadowing, etc). Throughout the guide, I've also included illustrations, a post-reading
Grades:
6th - 12th
Ancient Greece & Rome Bundle: 42 Lessons & Activities: Reading Passages
The Ancient Greece Unit is a bundle of 24 different lessons:1) Alexander the Great2) Ancient Greek Warfare3) Choosing a Greek City State - Athens or Sparta4) Daily Life in Ancient Greece5) Education in Ancient Greece6) Greek Myth - Medusa,Perseus, Athen and Theseus7) Greek Myth - Pandoras Box and Prometheus8) Greek Myth - The Story of Narcissus and Echo9) Hercules - His Life, Times and Legacy10) Life in Athens11) Life in Sparta12) Monarchy and Oligarchy in Greece13) Myth - Prosperpina, Ceres an
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6th - 12th
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Isolation vs Interventionism: The United States Involvement During World War 2
In this lesson, students will examine the moral responsibility/obligation the United States had during WW2. Students will be left to make their own determination about this after reading texts that examine the topic, political cartoons, a video and other images relevant to the historical climate. This lesson is differentiated and the lesson plans indicates the higher/lower level readings.All of my WW2 and Holocaust related lesson and activities are listed below:WW2 Set Literature and Reading Gui
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â World War 2 Bundle: Reading Passages + Comprehension Activities + Worksheets
World War 2: D-Day and the Liberation of Europe - Reading Comprehension Activity
World War 2: D-Day and the Liberation of Europe - Reading Comprehension Activity" is an immersive resource offering a detailed exploration of the historic D-Day invasion and the subsequent liberation of Europe during World War II.Informational Text: Delve into a comprehensive passage that illuminates the intricacies of the D-Day invasion, detailing the planning, execution, and significance of the Allied forces' landings on Normandy's beaches. Gain insights into the pivotal moments and the subseq
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5th - 12th
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Also included in:Â World War 2 - Reading Comprehension Activity BUNDLE
World War 1: Introduction & Overview: Reading Passages, Comprehension Activities
In this lesson students will be introduced to World War 1. Students will write about the causes, the war itself, the eventual outcome and aftermath - and the groundwork it laid eventually for WW2. Throughout the lesson there are opportunities for students to answer text-based question, as well as images, maps, graphs and a timeline of the key events of the war. Finally, at the end of the lesson students will write a short response in which they discuss whether WW1 was a justifiable war and will
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8th - 12th
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APUSH Period 1 Primary Source Set
This APUSH Period 1 primary source set is a great way to help students prepare for the APUSH exam. This set is a collection of primary source texts aligned to the College Board’s APUSH Curriculum framework. Each text includes 1-3 text dependent questions to prompt close reading and class discussions.These rich texts are a great resource in all APUSH classrooms, and can be used develop skills assessed on the APUSH exam in May, including analysis of historical evidence.Educators can adapt these te
Grades:
7th - 11th
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Also included in:Â APUSH Primary Sources Bundle for Period 1, 2, and 3
History vs The Comment Section: Using Evidence to Support a Claim
Need support for students that are having trouble citing evidence? About to start a research project and need to introduce analysis skills? Use this resource! It’s engaging and allows students to place historical figures, myths, and false claims within a context that they are familiar with: social media. Students will provide commentary about a false claim. They must provide a quote that supports their claim(s). Their response will be displayed as a comment to the post. Allow students to express
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9th - 12th
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Hexagonal Thinking - Imperialism - Premade, differentiated engaging project
Hexagonal Thinking is a learning activity developed by curriculum designer Betsy Potash. Its simple, yet powerful design allows kids to think critically as they make connections, debate, and provide evidence to support their reasoning by visually connecting a series of ideas or images surrounding a theme. The discussion between students as they manipulate the hexagons can also help cement ideas and understanding of key ideas and/or events. You will receive a PDF file with:-56 unique terms on hex
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6th - 12th
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Unit 3 - The Spanish Empire
This bundle includes a full unit of content covering the Spanish Empire in the Americas. Sessions 3.1-3.4 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)A professional audio recording (.mp3 or .m4a) of the full Session, including the audio from each v
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Hexagonal Thinking - Age of Exploration-Premade, differentiated engaging project
Hexagonal Thinking is a learning activity developed by curriculum designer Betsy Potash. Its simple, yet powerful design allows kids to think critically as they make connections, debate, and provide evidence to support their reasoning by visually connecting a series of ideas or images surrounding a theme. The discussion between students as they manipulate the hexagons can also help cement ideas and understanding of key ideas and/or events. Age of Exploration: A unit of study in which Early Europ
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6th - 12th
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Hola, Flamenco – A Mini-Curriculum Devoted to Spain's National Art
History, Music, Dance, Cultural Studies and adventure come together in a high-spirited romp through the rolling hills of Andalusia!‘Hola, Flamenco’ is a historically-themed mini-curriculum dedicated to Spain’s UNESCO-recognized national art. Featuring performances, demonstrations and interviews with some of Flamenco’s most renowned and charismatic figures, it provides a striking, vibrant introduction to Spain, to European History, and to one of the world’s most beloved cultural genres.***An exci
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Hexagonal Thinking: Colonial America: Southern, Middle, and New England Colonies
Hexagonal Thinking is a learning activity developed by curriculum designer Betsy Potash. Its simple, yet powerful design allows kids to think critically as they make connections, debate, and provide evidence to support their reasoning by visually connecting a series of ideas or images surrounding a theme. The discussion between students as they manipulate the hexagons can also help cement ideas and understanding of key ideas and/or events. Age of Early American Colonialism: European colonists in
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6th - 12th
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Hexagonal Thinking - Fall of Rome - Premade, differentiated engaging project
Hexagonal Thinking is a learning activity developed by curriculum designer Betsy Potash. Its simple, yet powerful design allows kids to think critically as they make connections, debate, and provide evidence to support their reasoning by visually connecting a series of ideas or images surrounding a theme. The discussion between students as they manipulate the hexagons can also help cement ideas and understanding of key ideas and/or events. You will receive a PDF file with:-42 unique terms on hex
Grades:
6th - 12th
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Hexagonal Thinking - Early Humans - Premade, differentiated engaging project
Hexagonal Thinking is a learning activity developed by curriculum designer Betsy Potash. Its simple, yet powerful design allows kids to think critically as they make connections, debate, and provide evidence to support their reasoning by visually connecting a series of ideas or images surrounding a theme. The discussion between students as they manipulate the hexagons can also help cement ideas and understanding of key ideas and/or events. You will receive a PDF file with:-56 unique terms on hex
Grades:
6th - 12th
Types:
Hexagonal Thinking - Gilded Age - Premade, differentiated engaging project
Hexagonal Thinking is a learning activity developed by curriculum designer Betsy Potash. Its simple, yet powerful design allows kids to think critically as they make connections, debate, and provide evidence to support their reasoning by visually connecting a series of ideas or images surrounding a theme. The discussion between students as they manipulate the hexagons can also help cement ideas and understanding of key ideas and/or events. You will receive a PDF file with:-70 unique terms on hex
Grades:
6th - 12th
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Find European History resources | TPT
Take your students on a journey through European history with TPT! If you’re an educator or parent looking for printable or digital resources to help your student learn about European history, we’ve got you covered. Whether you’re teaching about the Renaissance, the Age of Exploration, or the World Wars, there are plenty of high-quality TPT resources at your fingertips to teach European history to your students.
European history activities to try
Here are a few examples of the different types of activities and lessons you can find on TPT to help teach students about European history:
Centers & Stations
Through the use of centers, students can collaborate and discuss topics and content they examine for various eras in European history. For example, you could have students navigate through a handful of centers or stations to help them learn about different elements of the Renaissance period, including influential cities, leaders, and artists. Or, to help them learn about the key figures and milestones of the French Revolution.
Map Making
With map-making activities you can not only teach students about European history, but also incorporate geography into your lessons. As they label and color maps, students can learn about important places in Europe and how European countries have expanded (and fallen) over time. For example, you could have students make maps of Europe before and after World War I to identify how the conflict impacted Europe.
Primary Source Analysis
One of the best ways to learn about European history is through historical documents, letters, diaries, art, and literature. Encourage students to use these firsthand accounts to gain a deeper understanding about European people and events. For instance, you can have students read excerpts from the works of Enlightenment philosophers — like Mary Wollstonecraft — and how they contributed to the political thinking of the time.
Research Projects
Have students research and present on a specific topic of European history, like the Age of Exploration. For example, ask students to choose a famous European Explorer to research, and have them write a short biography of that person or create a short video or presentation about their achievements and legacy.
Frequently asked questions for teaching European history
What is taught in European history?
In European history courses, students are taught about the cultural, economic, political, and social milestones that shaped Europe from the Middle Ages until the present.
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There are many different types of European history resources sold by Sellers on TPT — from interactive notebooks to gallery walks.
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Educators can save time preparing European history lessons with resources created by experienced teachers. Simply start a search for European history resources on the TPT marketplace, and filter by grade level, price, and/or resource type to find materials that've been proven to work in classrooms like yours. No matter what you’re teaching, there are plenty of lessons and activities sold by Sellers on TPT that are tailored to meet your students' skill levels.
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