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World history Common Core RI.8.9 resources
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
Comparing Feudalism in Europe and Japan: A Self-Directed Learning Activity!
Comparing Feudalism in Europe and Japan: A Self-Directed Learning Activity!This Feudalism 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 Feudalism activity, students navigate throughout the room to uncover details at 7 different stations about the similarities and differences between European and Japane
Grades:
5th - 8th
Comparing Confucianism, Taoism, & Legalism! Common Core Primary Source Analysis!
In this highly engaging Confucianism, Taoism, & Legalism resource activity, students work in pairs or in small groups to analyze three primary sources - one from Confucius, one from Laozi (Lao Tzu), and the third from Han Feizi! ☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my Ancient China activities unit located here bundle!In analyzing these sources, students will understand the major components of Confucianism, Taoism (Daoism), and Legalism! In the end, student
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5th - 8th
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Cuneiform Bundle: Activities on the Invention of Writing in Mesopotamia
Note: This is the Print/PDF version. We also have a Google Apps/Distance Learning version available by clicking here.This 23-page product is a set of activities for your students to learn about the invention of writing in ancient Mesopotamia. All websites for the online activities and video are provided. Your students will love learning using the internet and watching the cartoon video!This lesson is aligned with standards for history/social sciences at the state and national levels.Included:
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4th - 10th
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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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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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"Samurai and Bushido" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessments
The illustrated Article and Power Point define and detail the Samurai and the Code of Bushido by which they lived. Also, the legacy of both and the samurai's connection to Zen are clarified. Activities and Multiple Choice, as well as, Document-Based Question Assessments included.Lesson includes: - 3-Page Illustrated Article - 30-Slide Power Point Presentation- Multiple Choice / DBQ Assessment + Answer Key- Primary Source: "Hagakure" (The Book of the Samurai) - Common Core-Aligned DBQ Assessment
Grades:
5th - 9th
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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Canadian Historical Perspectives, Primary Source Analysis, Reactions to WWI
This primary source activity contains letters, diary entries, and excerpts from news articles and magazines from the World War 1 era. Explore World War I on the homefront through popular opinion and perspectives.ACTIVITY BASED ON PETER SEIXAS' "HISTORICAL THINKING PROJECT" ANALYZE PERSPECTIVE THROUGH PRIMARY SOURCESHANDOUTS, WORKSHEETS, AND PROMPT FOR OPTIONAL CLASSROOM DEBATEThrough an exploration of various primary sources, students will analyze various perspectives in order to understand how
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8th - 11th
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World Religions Unit - 16 hours (more now added!)
16 (more just added) lesson packs on world religions: Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism. Also includes a very detailed unit plan/medium term plan for a 6th Grade unit consisting of 7 of these lessons.1. Abrahamic Religions2. Introduction to Christianity3. Easter4. Denominations of Christianity5. Christianity: The Trinity6. Introduction to Islam7. Islam: Hajj8. Islam: Five Pillars9. Sikhism: Guru Nanak10. Wesak and Buddhism (double lesson)11. Introduction to Judaism12. Jer
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7th - 9th
The Story That Cannot Be Told Nonfiction Readings, Activities & Project
The nonfiction close readings, activities, and project will build your students’ knowledge about the post-WWII period in history. With a particular focus on the Soviet Union and the Soviet Bloc, the readings illuminate the forces that contributed to deep tensions throughout the Cold War. Since The Story That Cannot Be Told, by J. Kasper Kramer, is set in Romania, they focus on the Soviet Union and the Soviet Bloc in order to enhance your students’ understanding of the goals, principles, and tact
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7th - 9th
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Also included in: The Story That Cannot Be Told Novel Study
Reggae, Calypso, Salsa & ‘Tambrin – An Introduction to Caribbean Music
The spirit of the Caribbean comes alive! 'Destination: Caribbean' is a seven-part essay series that follows one Musicologist's journey into Caribbean History.'Reggae, Calypso, Salsa and 'Tambrin' is the series's 700-word introduction. It provides a brief survey of the historical conditions that gave rise to the Caribbean's modern music forms. This primer is an excellent resource for History, Social Studies and Geography teachers, or for instructors of the Fine Arts, looking to provide their stud
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Joshua Wong DBQ, 5 nonfiction sources, human rights, Hong Kong & China
This lesson uses 5 nonfiction sources to help students understand Joshua Wong's civil rights efforts in Hong Kong. Several written response questions are provided for each source to ensure students build the necessary background knowledge and thoughtfully understand each text.SOURCE #1 from BBC News: Hong Kong Profile- TimelineSOURCE #2 from BBC News: Hong Kong's Democracy DebateSOURCE #3 from the New York Times: Three Young Voices Versus a SuperpowerSOURCE #4 from CNN: Joshua Wong and 2 Others
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6th - 12th
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Spanish Exploration Source Analysis
Spanish Exploration Primary Source Analysis is a document set of 6 documents that both teach students the causes and effects of Spanish exploration and gives them practice reading and analyzing challenging primary and secondary sources.
The document set includes a graphic organizer for students to organize what they learned and an outline for students to develop a thesis and support it with evidence and analysis.
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Grades:
8th - 9th
The Aztecs
Includes: article, matching vocabulary, multiple choice questions, and answer key.
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: The Ancient Americas
Protestant Reformation Primary Source Analysis
Protestant Reformation Primary Source Analysis is a document set of two primary sources and one chart guiding students through the causes and effects of the Protestant Reformation.
Students will read and analyze documents to answer the essential question: Was the censorship of Martin Luther effective?
The lesson includes a graphic organizer to organize two arguments and evidence as well as an outline for students to complete a thesis, evidence, and analysis.
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8th - 9th
Project: Planning a Trip to Europe
Detailed descriptionIn this 6-page unit, Students practice and perfect their logistical thinking, time management, mathematical understanding, and geography skills by planning their dream trip. Given a set budget and time frame, students are asked to plan their ideal getaway. All details must be taken into consideration and their final project will reflect their understanding of a variety of disciplines.Included:•Detailed teacher directions for use•Project directions for students•Grading Rubric•
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6th - 12th
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DIGITAL (EDITABLE) Academic Essay Graphic Organizer
This organizer is the best way to structure an academic and/or historical essay for Middle School...hands down! It works for an academic paragraph or a full five-paragraph essay. This graphic organizer can act as a template, pre-writing activity or students can write their paragraph/essay directly on the organizer itself! This structure keeps students focused on the topic/prompt, has them present evidence and then connect it back to the thesis. If you are teaching students how to write academic
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6th - 8th
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Primary Sources - Spread of Islam (Adapted from Halsall Fordham Site)
Selection of Primary Sources adapted from Fordham University's Internet History Sourcebooks (https://sourcebooks.fordham.edu/)
Grades:
7th - 12th
Primary Sources - Silk Road (Adapted from Halsall Fordham Site)
Selection of Primary Sources adapted from Fordham University's Internet History Sourcebooks (https://sourcebooks.fordham.edu/)
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7th - 12th
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