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World history Common Core RI.8.6 resources
Medieval Feudal Japan Unit Activities | 6 Feudal Japan Activities
In this Medieval Feudal Japan Unit Bundle, you receive six best-selling, Google 1:1 ready resources to teach Medieval Japan, the rise of Feudalism, Samurai, Shogun, life in Medieval Japan, and much more! This unit bundle is priced to save you considerably over purchasing each resource separately!The six lessons included in the Medieval Japan Unit Bundle are:✔ 1.) Analyzing Japan's History: An introductory time-lining activity!✔ 2.) Japanese Feudalism in the Middle Ages: Students explore 5 firs
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Middle Ages Bundle | Medieval Europe and Japan | Medieval Times Bundle
Feudal Japan in the Middle Ages: Students explore first person accounts!
Feudal Japan in the Middle Ages: Students explore first person accounts!This Feudal Japan lesson is included in the larger Medieval Japan unit, located here:Medieval Japan: A Unit Plan! 4 Engaging Lessons to Teach Japan's Middle Ages!Buy the unit and save 20%!-----------------------------------------------In this highly-engaging Feudal Japan lesson, students learn by reading first-person perspectives of members from the feudal pyramid. Students become either an emperor, shogun, daimyo, samurai
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5th - 8th
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R&B (Rhythm & Blues): An engaging Music History PPT (links, handouts & more)
***GOOGLE COMPATIBLE*** 1) Drag and Drop the Word Doc or PowerPoint into Google Drive2) Then Go to "FILE", and SAVE AS "GOOGLE SLIDES" or "GOOGLE DOCS"***Updated to add new slides and tie content directly to the R&B Family Feud review game***Updated with several new slides added (now with 25 genre-specific slides and 15 universal slides used with every genre)***Updated to include teacher directions for each slideThere are 20 Genres to choose from on over 400 beautifully designed slides inclu
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3rd - 12th
Medieval Towns and Guilds Web Quest Lesson! Investigate Guilds & Modern Unions!
Medieval Towns and Guilds Web Quest Lesson! Investigate Guilds & Modern Unions in the Middle Ages! Google 1:1 compatible!This Medieval Towns and Guilds lesson is included in the larger "Middle Ages Unit" located here: Middle Ages Unit: 16 Engaging Lessons to teach the Middle Ages (Medieval Times)!Buy the bundle and save a bundle!---------------------In this engaging, 2-page multimedia web quest, students learn about life in Medieval towns and the growth and power of Medieval guilds. St
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5th - 8th
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Medieval Knights Reading and Analysis Worksheet
This activity on Knights in the Middle Ages is an excellent resource for your Medieval Europe unit in World History. The one page reading includes descriptions of the early stages in a knights life as a page and squire as well has how one eventually became a full-fledged knight. The article then moves on to describe medieval tournaments and fighting.Following the reading is a set of Common Core-based analysis questions that help students understand the reading as well as add their own interpreta
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6th - 9th
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Bomb The Race To Build And Steal The World's Most Dangerous Weapon Novel Guide
Bomb: The Race To Build And Steal The World's Most Dangerous Weapon by Sheinkin Novel Guide is perfect for teaching about Oppenheimer, WWII, development of nuclear weapons, American history, Manhattan project, European history, the Red Scare, and so much more. This novel unit includes: Benchmarks Background informationPre-reading activities, Chapter comprehension and discussion questions, Essay questions, Vocabulary list, Extension activities, - KLW chart.-Kahoot Quiz This resource is great for:
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7th - 10th
Anne Frank Book Study - The Diary of a Young Girl - ELA & History - grades 6-12
This can be used as a complete unit study on WW2 and Anne Frank. Links to numerous primary sources that illustrate topics discussed in Anne's diary entriesVocabulary and questions for each diary entryLinks to secondary sources that explain historical events referenced in the bookELA standards such as figurative language, perspective/pov, summarizing, evaluatingHistory standards on WW2 and the HolocaustEven a couple math activities mixed in!This resource is great for ELA classes, History classes,
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6th - 12th
Study and Discussion Guide for I Am Malala, by Malala Yousafzai
Guide an entire class, small group, or individuals through an enlightening study of the autobiography I Am Malala: The Girl who Stood up for Education and was Shot by the Taliban by Malala Yousafzai with Christina Lamb. Readers will naturally have their own questions as they read and discuss, but these guiding questions will keep readers on track to get the most meaning from this true story of courage and activism. Perfect for an interdisciplinary English/social studies unit, I Am Malala touches
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8th - 12th
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Grenade by Alan Gratz Novel Study
This product is a comprehensive set of instructional materials for teaching Grenade by Alan Gratz. With over 125+ Common Core aligned materials, students will develop their literacy skills while deeply engaging with the novel. Plus, the fiction close reading activities, the literary analysis resources, WWI Pacific Theater readings and extension activities, projects, vocabulary, assessments, and essays all provide opportunities for your students to practice and apply their learning. They also pro
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7th - 9th
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Holocaust - Research Process Unit - Essay Writing - Oral/Visual Presentations
Description: Dive deep into the critical period of the Holocaust with a meticulously crafted Holocaust Research Unit. Tailored for 8th-grade to high school seniors, this digital resource serves as a comprehensive guide for students embarking on an in-depth research journey. Aligned with Common Core Standards for ELA and Social Studies, this unit empowers educators to deliver impactful Holocaust education while nurturing students' research, critical thinking, and writing skills.What's Included:G
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8th - 12th
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Crash Course Quilt: Alternative to Traditional DBQ Essay
Do your students love John Green’s Crash Course videos!?!? Well, this alternative project is inspired by the series and may be used in place of a traditional document based question (DBQ) essay.
After reading a chapter in the textbook, reviewing primary sources, or completing a unit, students will create a “quilt” using index cards. This printable file contains the directions for the front and back of each card. (4” x 6” index cards are recommended.) A rubric and student samples (fronts only)
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8th - 11th
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Christianity, Judaism & Islam - Comparison Grid & Vocab List
The three great Western Religions, also known as the Abrahamic religions because of their common connection to the Old Testament Patriarch, account for more than 3 billion adherents worldwide. Yet despite their similar origins, conflicts between Jews, Muslims and/or Christians, continue to fester in much of Europe, the Middle East and Central Asia. What is the source of this discord - is it caused by the religions themselves, or by their believers?This two-part worksheet provides a thorough intr
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Grenade by Alan Gratz WWII Pacific Theater Readings, Activities, Project
World War II’s Pacific Theater often receives less attention when studying the global conflict. Yet, it played a pivotal role in the War and events in the Pacific Theater dramatically shaped the post-War global order. The readings, activities, and project provide a comprehensive set of materials to help students understand the Pacific Theater, a complex yet critical topic for helping students develop an expansive view of world history. With these resources, students will engage in a range of act
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7th - 9th
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Also included in: Grenade by Alan Gratz Novel Study
Young Voices: Eight Short Stories of Courage & Resilience 5-8
Young Voices: Stories of Courage & Resilience in Conflict & Adversity64 pages Grade 5 to 8All stories also available individuallyDiscover the resilience and hope of youth with our collection of eight short stories for grades 5 to 8, each set against the backdrop of global conflict and adversity. These narratives, ranging from a diary in the ruins of Gaza to unexpected friendships in Kashmir, offer a window into the impact of war on young lives. They capture the essence of innocence and
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5th - 8th
Reading Skills Worksheet: The Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster
This worksheet focuses on comprehension and critical thinking skills related to the Chernobyl disaster. It includes a variety of questions, ranging from factual recall to analysis and inference, to engage students with the text and encourage deeper understanding of the topic. The questions cover key aspects such as the causes and consequences of the disaster, the response and containment efforts, and the broader implications for nuclear safety and public perception.Educators can utilize this wor
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Reading Skills Worksheet: The Evolution of Buddhism
This worksheet is designed to accompany an article discussing the origins of Buddhism and its changes during the medieval period. It includes comprehension questions, critical reasoning prompts, and a "connect to self" question. The comprehension questions assess students' understanding of key concepts, while the critical reasoning prompts encourage deeper analysis and reflection on the article's main themes. The "connect to self" question prompts students to relate the article's content to thei
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Refugee Stories: Analysis & Narrative Writing (Pair w/Refugee or Everything Sad)
Explore real refugee stories as told to the United Nations Refugee Agency. This Google Drive folder comes with a presentation that includes 8 short refugee stories appropriate for upper-elementary grades and above. Students also receive an analysis graphic organizer that can be used digitally or printed.Bridge the gap between the refugee experience and your students by having them use their understanding of the stories to write a letter to a refugee. Included is a rubric to help teachers evaluat
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Everything Sad is Untrue Pre-Reading Bundle
Reading Skills Worksheet: The Mexican American War
This literacy activity is meant to help students develop their reading, writing and critical thinking skills. Students are presented with two articles on the same topic: the Mexican American War. One article is written from the Mexican perspective and the other from the American perspective. After analyzing both articles, students will answer 6 open-ended questions. I have also included 10 multiple choice questions for additional assessment. This is a great way for students to study the Mexican
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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Winston Churchill's "Blood, Toil, Tears, and Sweat" Speech: Review & Answer Key
Use this arsenal of review and discussion questions to showcase the most critical aspects of Churchill's famous speech and reinforce the message presented. This assessment also provides students with a chance to examine and evaluate the persuasive techniques used to showcase the speaker's position. Used with the audio/video of the speech, this assignment is a win-win. A detailed answer key is included.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Teaching Theme Through the Holocaust Unit
Has there ever been a greater time to teach the lessons from the Holocaust than now? Help students understand themes in literature as well as universal themes in our world by using the topic of the Holocaust to inspire them to learn about themselves and the people they want to become.
So if you want your teaching to be more than covering standards, buy this unit and teach your students the ultimate life lesson: human resiliency in the face of the greatest adversity.
BUNDLE INCLUDES 21 LESSONS
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7th - 9th
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D6102 Dictators Unit for Classroom or Distance Learning
This complete, thought-provoking unit includes 15 lesson plans examining all aspects of dictators: common characteristics, how they gain power, maintain that power, and lose it. A study guide, formative assessments, and differentiated unit assessments complete this useful package. (2019)
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6th - 10th
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Rise Against Injustice - King and Gandhi
This 3-day lesson involve analysis of writings by Dr. King and Gandhi.Students will compare and contrast two different letters (one by Dr. King and one by Gandhi), analyzing sentences/paragraphs/phrases to determine its purpose within the text. Why did Dr. King write the letter? What about Gandhi? What messages were they trying to get across? How do they compare to each other?This lesson includes a lesson plan, both letters, Google presentation (for teachers to guide the lesson), and an assessme
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6th - 12th
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The Last Flight of 007
A guided reading activity that includes a study guide for the students, an answer key for the teacher, and a final assessment. This guided reading activity can support whole class, small group, and independent instruction.
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7th - 10th
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The Kuwaiti Oil Fires
A guided reading activity that includes a study guide for the students, an answer key for the teacher, and a final assessment. This guided reading activity can support whole class, small group, and independent instruction.
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7th - 10th
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