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World history Common Core W.9-10.1 resources
Enlightenment Thinkers in Their Own Words Station Activity
Enlightenment Thinkers in Their Own Words Station ActivityBest-selling Enlightenment activity!In small groups of four, students go to five different stations around the room analyzing primary sources from famous Enlightenment philosophers (Locke, Hobbes, Montesquieu, Rousseau, Wollstonecraft)They then answer a series of critical thinking questions (14 in all). After all five stations have been visited, a class discussion of the major ideas takes place (3 additional guiding questions are included
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8th - 12th
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First Day of School History Talk Activity
Now with digital worksheet to support distance learning!This product features an engaging back to school History Talk activity that will have your new students thinking, writing, speaking, and moving on the very first day of school. In this activity, they must choose between 7 different quotes about history and articulate why the quote aligns with their own perspective. Use this lesson every year to set the tone for what you expect in class; it is a great way to gain insight about your students'
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7th - 10th
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Gandhi and Indian Independence worksheet - Decolonization - Global/World History
Gandhi and Indian Independence worksheet AIM: How did Mohandas Gandhi help India gain its independence? Common core-compliant worksheet that traces the independence movement from the Amritsar Massacre in 1919 to Indian independence in 1947. Includes a variety of activities designed to promote critical thinking, active engagement, and class discussion such as:Do now – 2 review questions concerning British imperialism in India. Movie clip analysis - Several clips are shown from the movie Gandhi (Y
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Bundle #11 - India
Life in China Under Mao Zedong worksheet - Global/World History
Life in China Under Mao worksheet AIM: To what extent did Mao Zedong’s policies help or hurt China? Common core-compliant worksheet ready for immediate use! Includes a variety of activities designed to promote critical thinking, active engagement, and class discussion such as:Do now – Two review questions that appropriately sets up the lesson.Primary source analysis – excerpts from Mao’s Little Red Book.Think-Write-Pair-Share – Would you support Mao?Was the Great Leap Forward a Giant Step Backw
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: 20th Century China under Mao and Deng worksheet and PowerPoint Combo
Argumentative 5-Paragraph Essay Writing - Position Paper Research Project
Teach the 5-paragraph argumentative essay, also called a position paper, with confidence and ease using this everything-included writing kit.This universal kit can be seamlessly integrated into any ELA or Social Studies class, thanks to its step-by-step scaffolding in developing, researching, and constructing a firm argument on any topic!This resource comes in both print PDF and paperless Google files for your flexibility!Greatness is developing thoughtful, articulate, and supported firm positio
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9th - 12th
Also included in: Essay Writing Curriculum - How to Write Opinion Narrative College Essays
Feudalism and the Manor System worksheet - Middle Ages - Global/World History
Feudalism and the Manor System in the Middle Ages WorksheetAIM: How did life in Western Europe change during the Middle Ages?Common core compliant worksheet on the political and economic systems of the early Middle Ages in Western Europe. Contains a variety of activities designed to promote critical thinking and class discussion such as: Do now that appropriately sets up the lessonChanges to European life due to the fall of Rome – pair or small group workTimeline analysisSecondary source reading
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: 9th Grade Global/World History MEGA Bundle
Medieval West Africa - "The Story of Sundiata" - Article, Power Point, Assess.
The illustrated Article and Power Point, "The Story of Sundiata" is an engaging story of the life-altering journey a disabled boy, named Sundiata, undertakes to become a great warrior and eventual ruler of the Empire of Mali. The story, "The Lion King" has many parallels to this story. Ideal for Venn Diagram, T Square, and/or discussion groups. The Story of Sundiata makes a perfect cross-curriculum and/or extension lesson. Great for a discussion centered on whether a griot is a storyteller or
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5th - 9th
Counter Reformation - The Catholic Church Responds to Luther worksheet
Counter Reformation – The Catholic Church Responds to Luther worksheet AIM: How did the Counter (Catholic) Reformation attempt to help the Catholic Church gain, consolidate, and maintain power? Common core compliant worksheet focusing on the response by the Catholic Church to Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation. Contains several student-centered activities designed to promote active engagement and critical thinking such as: Do now designed to review from the previous lesson as well as
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Bundle #9 - The Protestant Reformation - Global/World History
The Roles of the Catholic Church in the Middle Ages worksheet
The Roles of the Catholic Church in the Middle Ages worksheetAIM: To what extent was the Catholic Church the most powerful force in medieval society? Common core-compliant worksheet focusing on the roles of the Catholic Church during the Middle Ages. Includes several activities that promote critical thinking, class discussion, and active engagement such as:Do now that appropriately sets up the worksheet - What organization/group is the most powerful in modern America?Primary and secondary source
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: 9th Grade Global/World History MEGA Bundle
"The Byzantine Empire - an Overview" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assess
The illustrated Article and Power Point examine the Byzantine Empire from the founding of Constantinople to the Empire's demise. It includes Emperor Justinian's conquests, Justinian's Code, the Hagia Sophia, and how Theodora influenced Justinian's accomplishments. It also includes the Nicene Creed, the Great Schism, and the spread of Byzantine culture. Activities, Common Core-Aligned Document Based Question Assessments, and four Brief Articles included.Lesson includes: - 4-Page Illustrated
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5th - 9th
The Causes of the Age of Exploration & Columbus worksheet - Global/World History
The Causes of the Age of Exploration & Columbus worksheet AIM: Why did European nations begin to explore during the 15th century? Was Christopher Columbus a hero or a villain? Common core compliant worksheet covering the motivations behind Spanish exploration in the 15th century as well as the impact of Columbus’ voyages. Includes a variety of activities designed to promote critical thinking, active engagement, and class discussion such as:Do now that analyzes the benefits vs. risks of exp
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Bundle #8 - Age of Exploration - Global/World History
World War II | The Costs of War | Reading & Source Analysis | Print & Digital
Using this informative worksheet, your students will be able to analyze the effects of World War II – economic, political, and social. Students will analyze diverse sources and determine which cost of the war was the most significant by writing a paragraph summary. Both Print & Digital (Google drive) versions are included! Buyer Feedback:A great "end of the war" activity to help students analyze and process all that they have learned.This product includes both a print and digital version com
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9th - 12th
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CONFUCIUS: CONFUCIAN MODERN DAY SCENARIOS with Handouts, Rubric, & Exit Slip
This assignment includes differentiated primary sources from The Analects. I have meticulously modified each primary source to accommodate for different reading levels. One set of handouts are for middle school level readers while the other set is for high school level readers. The academic vocabulary is underlined and the content vocabulary is in bold. Following each set of primary sources are 4 modern day scenarios which require students to determine how Confucius would deal with these modern
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Charlemagne Epitaph Assessment with Primary Source Handouts & CCLS Rubric
This assignment provides two modified primary source readings on the characteristics and reign of Charlemagne. You can chose which handout would work best for your entire class or you can differentiate the content by providing individual students with the handout that best aligns with their reading level. This assessment allows students to make an evaluation of Charlemagne's leadership in the form of an epitaph (a statement on a headstone). This epitaph includes a narrative describing the purpo
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6th - 12th
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Rank the Frank: Charles Martel / Pepin / Charlemagne
Looking to engaging your students in the process of determining historical significance? Use "Rank the Frank" to help your students read for evidence, craft persuasive paragraphs, and understand how historians determine historical significance.
Through an investigation of three background briefs on Charlemagne, Charles Martel, and Pepin, students will glean pieces of evidence from which they can make a persuasive case as to which Frankish leader had the greatest impact, on the greatest amount
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7th - 12th
World War I | Lecture Presentation | PowerPoint & Google Slides |Print & Digital
This visually engaging, 74-slide presentation reviews the major causes and effects of World War One. Topics include the causes of the war, propaganda, trench warfare, new weapons, The Russian Revolution, The U.S. entering the war, the Treaty of Versailles, and casualties of WWI. A Cornell-Notes template is included. Both Print & Digital (Google drive) versions are included!This purchase includes the following: • 74-slide presentation instructions & review lecture (PowerPoint & Google
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9th - 12th
African Nations Gain Independence worksheet
African Nations Gain Independence worksheetAIM: How did African nations gain independence from imperialist nations?Common core-compliant worksheet focusing on two case studies - Kenya and Ghana - as examples of methods used by Africans to free themselves from colonialism. Includes several activities designed to promote critical thinking, active engagement, and class discussion such as:Do now that appropriately sets up the worksheet - cartoon analysis reviewing the reasons and process of African
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Bundle #7 Africa - Geography Through the End of Apartheid
Apartheid Lesson
This is a dynamic CCLS aligned lesson that engages students. It includes data analysis, photo analysis, informational texts, writing exercises, higher order thinking questions, vocabulary activities and more. Great for first time lesson or test prep!!!This lesson is complete... All you have to do is print and teach!Great for in class or (remote) distance learning.
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9th - 12th
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Authoritarian or Totalitarian? worksheet - Global/World History
Authoritarian or Totalitarian? worksheet AIM: How does living in a totalitarian state impact people’s lives? Common core-compliant worksheet. Includes several activities designed to promote critical thinking, active engagement, and class discussion such as:Do now that appropriately sets up the worksheet. Secondary source analysis – Excerpts from a 1988 Newsweek article comparing authoritarianism with totalitarianism. Followed by four analysis questions. Think-Write-Pair-Share – Students evaluat
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Bundle #10 - The Interwar Period
The Reign of Terror worksheet
The Reign of Terror worksheet AIM: To what extent was the Reign of Terror necessary to protect the gains of the French Revolution? Common core-compliant worksheet.Includes several activities designed to promote critical thinking, active engagement, and class discussion such as:Do now – Did the early stages of the French Revolution live up to the slogan – Liberty, Fraternity, Equality?Turn and Talk – Divisions of the National AssemblyChoose a Character – Based on the divisions of the National As
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Bundle #13 - The French Revolution
Renaissance Music, Art, and Literature Worksheet and PowerPoint
Renaissance Music, Art, and Literature Worksheet and PowerPointAIM: How did Renaissance humanism represent a shift in the way people thought? How did Renaissance music, art, and literature reflect the values of the era? Common core-compliant worksheet and PowerPoint focusing on the humanistic influences found in Renaissance music, art, and literature. Contains a variety of activities that promote critical thinking, class discussion, and active engagement such as:Do now that appropriately sets
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8th - 12th
Also included in: Bundle #12 - Renaissance and Reformation
"Justinian and Theodora" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessments (DL)
The illustrated Article and PowerPoint demonstrate Theodora's influence on many of Justinian's decisions and accomplishments during his rule of the Byzantine Empire in the sixth century...Activities and Assessments included.Lesson includes: - 6-Page Illustrated Article - 38-Slide PowerPoint Presentation + Notes- Multiple Choice Assessment + Answer Key - Scaffolded Paragraph Writing Activity + Scoring Rubric - Document-Based Question Assessment + Answer Key- DBQ Scoring Rubric (allows
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5th - 9th
Marx and Engels Develop Communism worksheet - Global/World History
Marx and Engels Develop Communism worksheet AIM: Why did Marxist ideology emerge during the industrial Revolution? What does The Communist Manifesto reveal about Marx’s ideas and the goals of communism? Common core compliant worksheet covering the major characteristics of communism as developed by Karl Marx and Fredrich Engels. Includes a variety of activities designed to promote critical thinking, active engagement, and class discussion such as:Do now that appropriately sets up the lesson – St
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: 10th Grade Global/World History MEGA Bundle
Nationalism and Revolution in the Americas worksheet
Nationalism and Revolution in the Americas worksheet AIM: How did nationalism help Toussaint L’Ouverture and Simon Bolivar achieve independence in the Americas? Common core-compliant worksheet focusing on the Haitian and Latin American Revolutions. Contains a variety of activities that promote critical thinking, class discussion, and active engagement such as:Do now that appropriately sets up the worksheet - Quote from Toussaint L'OuvertureThink-Write-Pair-Share - Revolutionary violenceSecondar
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: 10th Grade Global/World History MEGA Bundle
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