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World history Common Core W.6.2a resources
We Didn't Start the Fire - 20th Century Famous People Biography Research Project
We Didn't Start the Fire - Biography Research Project based on the song by Billy Joel. Students choose from the famous 20th century people in the lyrics to research and then write a biography. Includes instructions for the teacher with a link to the video on Teacher tube, lyrics, handout on late twentieth century peacemakers or controversial figures, choice ticket, assignment handout and project rubric and oral presentation rubric. This really got my students using the writing process, research
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6th - 9th
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Ancient Egypt Geography Reading Comprehension Passages and Activity BUNDLE
Discover how the Geography and Climate of Egypt and the Nile River influenced settlement and agriculture in Ancient Egypt. Examine Egyptian Tomb Art. Learn how Camels adapt to their desert environment. TONS of Content Variety!Replace or Supplement your existing Textbook!All files are provided in PDF and PPT formats.Convert PPT files to Google Slides for upload to your student-only, password-protected Google Classroom.Click the PREVIEW button above to see everything that's included.Here's all tha
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K - 9th
Egyptian Religion Gods Mythology Reading Comprehension Passages Activity BUNDLE
Engage social studies students with this high interest Ancient Egypt Religion and Mythology BUNDLE. A terrific variety of Reading Comprehension, Primary Source Analysis, and Activities guide student discovery of ancient Egyptian religious beliefs and practices. Here's all that's Included:ANCIENT EGYPT RELIGION: Reading Passage introducing the ancient Egyptian view of the world, their deities, the temple, priests and priestesses, everyday worship, and the afterlife. Comprehension Check in Grap
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6th - 9th
Ancient Egypt Project Based Learning with Easel Activity Digital and Printable
This Ancient Egypt project allows students to choose from a list of 21 different choices to research! Includes teacher directions, student directions, Egypt Project Requirements (one hundred point checklist), project idea list, project choice sheet (students choose their top four choices), topic assignment sheet (teacher assigns project to student from their choices), bibliography example sheet, and a peer review sheet for the research paper and for an oral presentation. Students can research to
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4th - 7th
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"The Inca - An Overview" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessment
The Article and Power Point examine the cultural aspects of the medieval American civilization, the Inca .... Politics, Society, Religion, Achievements, Architecture, and Engineering. Activities and Assessment included. Lesson includes: - 4-Page Illustrated Article - 77-Slide Power Point Presentation- Multiple Choice / Document Based Question Assessment + Answer Key- DBQ Scoring Rubric (allows students to easily score each other's short answers)- Inca Scaffolded Review + Answer Key
Grades:
5th - 9th
Holocaust Informational Writing Unit Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A Google Slides informational text writing unit about the genocide of Jewish people called The Holocaust which happened during World War II. The unit is ideal for both in-class and distance learning in fifth grade and sixth grade. The unit has been split into four separate lessons. Included in this resource:A Google Slides Activity for work on computers or tabletsA PDF Printable Activity for written work⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻The first lesson is interactive and
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5th - 7th
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Greatest Roman Leader Opinion Writing Unit Digital & Print | 5th & 6th Grade
This resource is a 5th grade or 6th grade discussion based writing unit discussing who was the greatest leader of Ancient Rome: Julius Caesar, Augustus or Constantine. The unit has been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. The Google Slides activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students learning about World History or Ancient Civilisations.The first lesson involves students retrieving facts from informational texts about Ju
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5th - 7th
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South and East Asia | History and Culture Essay
This resource includes a full, 15-page packet of information, graphic organizers, and templates, and a rubric necessary for students to research, take notes, and write an essay about a history and culture topic of South, East, or Southeast Asia. In this unit, students learn how to conduct reliable resource, cite sources -- both in-text and in a Works Cited, write a thesis and strong supporting paragraphs. Download and view the preview for specific skills and instruction taught in this unit.This
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: World Geography | History and Culture Essay BUNDLE
Mesopotamia, Rise of Sumer, Explanatory/Informational Paragraph Prompt
This prompt offers TWO question choices for students to complete an explanatory/informational (CCSS W.2) paragraph about Ancient Mesopotamia and the rise of Sumer and the Akkadian Empire. Includes: PromptCompletion Checklist on PromptGraphic Organizers for three and four pieces of evidenceEvidence and Commentary Sentence StartersRubric
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6th - 8th
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Mesopotamia, Geography of the Fertile Crescent, Explanatory/Informational Prompt
This prompt offers a thought-provoking question for students to complete an explanatory/informational (CCSS W.2) paragraph about how Mesopotamia was able to develop in the Fertile Crescent.Includes:PromptCompletion Checklist on PromptGraphic Organizers for three and four pieces of evidenceEvidence and Commentary Sentence StartersRubric
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6th - 8th
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Titanic Informational Writing Unit Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
This resource is a 5th grade and 6th grade informational text writing unit about the 1912 shipping disaster in the Atlantic, the Titanic. The unit has been split into three separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. The Google Slides activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students learning about World History.The first lesson is interactive and involves students reading facts, and then sorting and ordering these facts into paragraphs. In the seco
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5th - 7th
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Europe | History and Culture Essay
This resource includes a full, 15-page packet of information, graphic organizers, and templates, and a rubric necessary for students to research, take notes, and write an essay about a history and culture topic of the regions of Europe. In this unit, students learn how to conduct reliable resource, cite sources -- both in-text and in a Works Cited, write a thesis and strong supporting paragraphs. Download and view the preview for specific skills and instruction taught in this unit.This resource
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: World Geography | History and Culture Essay BUNDLE
World War I Informational Writing Unit Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
This resource is a 5th grade and 6th grade informational text writing unit about World War 1 The unit focuses on key facts about the war and moves on to look at the key moments that led to the victory for Allied forces in 1918. It has been split into three separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. The Google Slides activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade learning about World History or World War I.The first
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5th - 7th
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World War 2 WebQuest
World War 2 was the biggest war in US History and students from 6th grade and beyond are learning information to support the topic. What better way to allow students to engage and explore on their own with a 4 section Webquest! Section 1: The Battlefield -- students will explore Pearl Harbor and The Doolittle Raid + The Battle of MidwaySection 2: The Psychology of War -- students will explore the Atomic Option + MoreSection 3: The Social Aspect -- students will explore African-Americans, Asian-A
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5th - 12th
Mahatma Gandhi Biography Writing Unit Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
This is a biography writing unit about the famous Indian civil rights activist, Mahatma Gandhi. The unit is ideal for 5th grade and 6th grade and has been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. The Google Slides activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade learning about World History, the civil rights movement, or for Black History Month.The first lesson is interactive and involves students re
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5th - 7th
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World War II Informational Writing Unit Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A Google Slides informational report writing unit about World War 2. The NO PREP unit has been split into three separate lessons and is perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn about World History and the Second World War whilst working on their comprehension skills and developing their creative writing.Included in the Google Slides Activity:Four fact sheets & blank sheets for students to copy and paste key factsWriting templates for four draft paragraphsA prom
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5th - 6th
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What is the History of Saint Patrick's Day?
In this collaborative research project, your students will discover some of the events in history that helped Saint Patrick’s Day develop into the modern holiday we know. They will also review reliable vs. unreliable sources, and how to vet a source. The writing process will guide them as they prepare this expository writing presentation.Great for 5th grade, 6th grade, and 7th grade.Includes:- Reliable Sources Mini-Lesson- Research and Sources Graphic Organizer- Two Prewrite Worksheet- Collabo
Grades:
5th - 7th
Also included in: Informational Writing Bundle
Nelson Mandela Biography Writing Unit Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A Google Slides biography writing unit about the famous South African former president and civil rights activist, Nelson Mandela. The NO PREP unit has been split into four separate lessons and is perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn about the famous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills and developing their creative writing.Included in the Google Slides Activity:Four fact sheets & blank sheets for students to copy and paste key factsWriting te
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5th - 6th
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Pele Biography Writing Unit Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A Google Slides biography writing unit about the famous Brazilian soccer star, Pele. The unit is ideal for both in-class and distance learning in fifth grade and sixth grade. The unit has been split into four separate lessons. The Google Slides activity is ideal for students learning about World History or for Black History Month.Included in this resource:A Google Slides Activity for work on computers or tabletsA PDF Printable Activity for written work⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻
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5th - 6th
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Michael Jordan Biography Writing Unit Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A Google Slides biography writing unit about the famous American basketball star, Michael Jordan. The unit is ideal for both in-class and distance learning in fifth grade and sixth grade. The unit has been split into four separate lessons. The Google Slides activity is ideal for students learning about U.S. History, the Olympics or for Black History Month.Included in this resource:A Google Slides Activity for work on computers or tabletsA PDF Printable Activity for written work⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻
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5th - 6th
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Lionel Messi Biography Writing Unit Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A Google Slides biography writing unit about the famous Argentinian soccer player, Lionel Messi. The unit is ideal for both in-class and distance learning in fifth grade and sixth grade. The unit has been split into four separate lessons. The Google Slides activity is ideal for students learning about World History or the Olympics..Included in this resource:A Google Slides Activity for work on computers or tabletsA PDF Printable Activity for written work⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻
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5th - 6th
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Great Depression Informational Writing Unit Digital & Print | 5th & 6th Grade
This resource is a fifth grade and sixth grade informational text writing unit about the Great Depression that affected the United States and the rest of the world during the 1930s. The unit focuses on key facts about the time period and has been split into three separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. The Google Slides activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students learning about U.S. History.The first lesson is interactive and involves stud
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5th - 7th
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Ancient Greece Opinion Writing Unit Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
This resource is a 5th grade or 6th grade discussion based writing unit discussing who was the most influential figure from Ancient Greece: Aristotle, Socrates or Alexander the Great. The unit has been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. The Google Slides activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students learning about World History or Ancient Civilisations.The first lesson involves students retrieving facts from informationa
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5th - 7th
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World War 2 Leaders Opinion Writing Unit Digital & Print | 5th & 6th Grade
This resource is a 5th grade or 6th grade discussion based writing unit discussing who was the most influential Allied leader of World War II: Winston Churchill, Joseph Stalin or Franklin Roosevelt. The unit has been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. The Google Slides activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students learning about World History or World War 2.The first lesson involves students retrieving facts from informa
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5th - 7th
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