Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa middle ages resources for Microsoft Word

Important People of the Renaissance Webquest Students will gain basic knowledge about 17 significant people from the Renaissance. The Important People of the Renaissance Webquest uses the following great website.http://www.ducksters.com/biography/Click here to view the website.My students enjoy learning new facts about the Renaissance from the website. I usually use this activity as a review or introduction activity for my middle school students and it takes at least one to two class periods for

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4th - 8th

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Impact of Fall of Rome and Beginning of Dark Ages Worksheet

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Living History

In this 4 page worksheet/lesson, students examine how the fall of Rome impacted Europe and led to the "Dark Ages" or Middle Ages. They begin with a Do Now that sets up the lesson and connects the material to their previous knowledge. Then students analyze maps, images, and read a primary source excerpt from a medieval historian to determine how Germanic and Viking invasions impacted Western Europe (students especially enjoy the images of ancient Viking graffiti!). The lesson allows opportunities

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Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

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7th - 12th

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Holiday Christmas Winter Party Letter

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Corie's Classroom

This is an editable holiday party letter with a check list for items for the parents to buy for the party. It also has a return slip with the parents signature on it with the item checked that they are bringing for the party.

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Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Winter

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Not Grade Specific

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Handouts, Classroom Forms

Marco Polo and the World of the Silk Road Webquest

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Middle Ages, Social Studies - History, World History

Marco Polo and the World of the Silk Road WebquestStudents will gain a strong understanding of the travels of Marco Polo and the importance of the Silk Road.Click here to view the website.The webquest contains 60 questions and an answer key is included for the teacher. A QR code is included along with the traditional website link. I recommend using this activity as an introduction activity or as an opportunity for students to further explore the Silk Road. The webquest will take most students at

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5th - 9th

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Also included in: Mongols and Mongol Empire Lesson Plan

Middle Ages Daily Life Webquest (Great Lesson Plan)

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Middle Ages Webquest:The Middle Ages Webquest uses a great website that allows students to get a better understanding of daily life during Middle Ages. Click here to view the website.The webquest contains 70 questions and an answer sheet is included for the teacher. A QR code is included along with the traditional website link. The webquest takes most students at least one class period to complete. Feel free to modify this activity if needed to fit the needs of your students. The following majo

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4th - 10th

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Informational Text, Middle Ages, Tools for Common Core

Also included in: Western Civilization Webquest Collection: Ancient Greece to the Renaissance

Middle Ages and Medieval Times - castles, knights, The Plague

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Terri's Teachables

This unit is all about the Middle Ages and medieval times! There are 10 mini-units: Feudalism, Everyday Life, Occupations, Armor/Weapons/Heraldry, Becoming a Knight, Feasts and Tournaments, Castles, Castles Under Attack, Religion, and The Black Death. Each unit includes a page of informational text with a review sheet, a vocabulary sheet, a crossword puzzle, and a word search. In addition, there is a Venn diagram, math word problems, coat of arms shields to decorate, creative writing sheets,

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4th - 7th

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Worksheets, Handouts

Elf in the Classroom Arrival Letter - No mention of Christmas or Santa!

Created by

Melissa Tuttle

I was on the hunt for a letter to have my Elf bring with him when he makes his debut in my classroom next week, but wanted one that didn't specifically mention Santa or Christmas. No luck so I wrote my own poem telling a little about the Elf and reminding the students to be on their best behavior this holiday season. Attached is the letter in the .doc file so you can replace any of the text that you choose. The elf's name in the letter is Tinsel, but you can edit as you choose. May all y

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Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Classroom Management, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

K - 5th

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Printables, Cultural Activities

Advent Prayer With Actions

Created by

Ingrid's Art

Cute Advent prayer/poem to help students count the weeks until Christmas. Includes a guide to teach gestures to go along with the prayer. Check out our store for many more great printables for Religion teachers https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Ingrids-Art

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Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Poetry, Religion

Grades:

PreK - 2nd

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Activities, Printables

Hunchback of Notre Dame Movie Questions

Created by

Christina Sesok

A series of 31 "right there" questions that go along with the Disney movie The Hunchback of Notre Dame. The questions go in order. The final two questions are culminating questions that require students to think about and analyze the movie as a whole. An answer key is provided. The assignment is in a Microsoft Word document so teachers can edit the questions as necessary.

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Activities, Handouts, Movie Guides

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5th - 10th

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Byzantine Empire Webquest

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Middle Ages, Social Studies - History, World History

Byzantine Empire WebquestStudents will gain basic knowledge about the Byzantine Empire by completing an internet-based worksheet. The Byzantine Empire Webquest uses two great websites. The website allows students to explore the history and the impact of the Byzantine Empire.Please check out the websites at:Click here to view the first website.Click here to view the second website.The webquest contains 44 questions and is a great way for students to learn more about the following topics: • The ci

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4th - 9th

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Mr Tillman's Social Studies

Also included in: Byzantine Empire Lesson Plan Collection

Black Death Webquest (Bubonic Plague)

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The assignment contains 31 questions about the causes and effects of the Black Death. Students will use a user-friendly website to answer the questions. I have included an answer key. Please message me if you have any questions. ⭐Engaging lesson!⭐The assignment does not require the use of a textbook.⭐The document can be uploaded to your website or Google Drive; however, please make sure it is password protected.Topics: Cause of the Disease Symptoms of the Disease The Spread of the disease Black

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Middle Ages, Social Studies - History, World History

Grades:

4th - 8th

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Activities

Also included in: World History Curriculum Bundle

Renaissance Daily Life and Culture Webquest

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Middle Ages, Social Studies - History, World History

Renaissance Daily Life and Culture Webquest uses a great website that allows students to get a better understanding of the daily life of peasants and wealthy classes during the Renaissance. The webquest also covers importance advances made in art, architecture, and science during the Renaissance. The webquest is very easy to follow for students in grades 4-10.Click here to view the website.The webquest contains 58 questions and an answer sheet is included for the teacher. A QR code is included a

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Grades:

4th - 10th

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Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Poetry

Also included in: Renaissance Sampler: By History Wizard

'Twas the Night Before Christmas Reader's Theater Script

Created by

Christy Hard

Traditional story adapted for Reader's Theater in 25 parts.

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2nd - 5th

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Scripts

Christmas Reader's Theater: Mooseltoe by Margie Palatini

Created by

Library World

This is a seven-page long reader's theater script taken from the story "Mooseltoe" by Margie Palatini. The scripts is typed with 20 narrators who each get to speak at least three times during the story. However the file is editable so you could add more/less narrators to fit your needs. The story is about a Moose who worked really hard getting everything ready for Christmas. He wrote Christmas letters and cards, he shopped, he wrapped and ribboned, and cooked. But, then he realizes he forgot

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Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Drama, Reading

Grades:

1st - 4th

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Scripts, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RF.2.4

, RF.3.4

, RF.4.4

Black Death Primary & Secondary Source Assignment

Created by

The Historian

Black Death Sourcework Worksheet - A great worksheet that combines Primary and Secondary Source information with 15 questions students need to answer. If you like this, please check out my Medieval Unit Package The Historian, World History grade 10, Primary Source, Secondary Source, worksheets, medieval history, Black Death, Bubonic Plague, 10th grade history, activities, middle ages, High school history

Subjects:

Middle Ages, Social Studies - History, World History

Grades:

7th - 10th

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Worksheets, Activities, Homework

Merry and Bright Christmas Holiday Door Bulletin Decor/Decorations PDF

Created by

Julie's Color Wheel

Hello! Welcome to Julie's Color Wheelby ♥Julie Marie>>>DESCRIPTION<<<This bright, fun and colorful bulletin board or door decor is the perfect way to celebrate Christmas and winter holidays! It includes the wording for "Merry and Bright", a matching bulletin/door border, snowflake clipart and light bulb clipart, and 8 colorful hand draw trees (that come in two sizes). Printable on 8.5x11 paper, just print, cut, and hang. I recommend to use a color printer, to print on card stoc

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Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Holidays/Seasonal, Winter

Grades:

PreK - 12th

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Activities, Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

Also included in: Christmas Holiday Editable Invitation and Decor/Decorations

Hundred Years War Simulation

Created by

Mr Coughlins Social Studies Simulations

When kings of two rival countries both think they have a claim to the same throne it usually won't end well. What started as a family drama turns into one of the most epic conflicts of the Middle Ages and your students will be right in the thick of it. There are individualized roles for the Kings of England, France, and Joan of Arc, and the rest of the class will take the role of the French and English armies as they set to square off. The teacher acts as moderator and narrator, but it's a stude

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European History, Middle Ages, Social Studies - History

Grades:

6th - 12th

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Activities, Simulations

Renaissance Biography Project worksheet

Created by

AMY MILLER

You have been chosen by Renaissance Time Magazine to write biographies of famous Renaissance people for our new issue. The issue's title is "The Most Influential People of the Renaissance". Your job is to write biographies for each of our honorees. Pick any 2 of the Renaissance people listed below; your fellow journalists will do the rest! RUBRIC INCLUDED

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Research, Projects, Assessment

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4th - 11th

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Charlemagne and the Medieval Frankish Kings: Worksheets and Lessons

Created by

Living History

This 6 page packet/lesson teaches students about the rise, fall, and impact of the Medieval Frankish kings - from Clovis to Charles Martel to Charlemagne - using images, maps, primary source excerpts, and notes sections. A complete teacher answer key is included and the packet can be broken into two days of lessons. The first three pages examine the impact of the Merovingian Franks. First, a timeline and map analysis activity sets up historical context for students linking the fall of the Weste

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Grades:

8th - 12th

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Worksheets, DBQs, Lesson

Middle Ages Webquest: Society and Religion

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Students will gain basic knowledge about society and religion in the Middle Ages (800 C.E.-1500 C.E.) by completing an internet based worksheet. The webquest contains 56 questions and is a great lesson plan for any Middle Ages, Renaissance, or Reformation Unit. An answer sheet is included for the teacher. My students always enjoy this webquest. Depending on the age of your students the webquest will take 1 to 2 class periods to complete.The following topics are covered in this webquest:The impor

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5th - 10th

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Scorton Creek Publishing - Kevin Cox

Christmas Chemistry Color by Number - by Valence Electrons

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Solve each chemical element for the number of valence electrons indicated by its atomic mass and use that answer to determine the color of each section. For example hydrogen has 1 valence electron so wherever you see "H" use the number color 1 which is yellow.

Subjects:

Chemistry, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Physics

Grades:

6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

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Worksheets, Literature Circles

Italian Renaissance Marshmallow Activity STEM Challenge

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