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5th grade Back to School european history simulations
Marshmallow Team Building: A Back to School Activity for First Day of School
Whether you’re headed back to school or starting a new unit, this team building exercise will get kids engaged and excited about being in your classroom. The Marshmallow Team Building exercise helps teachers establish a classroom atmosphere of teamwork and sets the tone for a fun, high energy class!Here's what you need: a whole lotta marshmallows, a box of toothpicks, and some Clorox wipes! :-) Set your classroom up for the first day so that students are working in teams to build eight differ
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5th - 12th, Staff
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Middle School Escape Room | Middle School Transition Lesson
Are your kids nervous about starting middle school? Do they have questions about what's going to be different, how hard it is or how they can make new friends? This Escape To Middle School is a fun transition activity for students starting middle school that will help them feel more at ease with the transition headed their way. Students will explore the differences between elementary school and middle school and look at ways to find success as a student in their new building.●●● To begin the
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Middle School Transition Bundle | Transition to Middle School
Desert Island Team Building, Cooperative Learning Challenge
Your students will love this game! They are required to work together in teams and make important decisions to help them survive on and escape from a Desert Island.Perfect for developing Critical Thinking, Cooperative Learning and Team Building.Students earn points based on the decisions they make and one team will leave the island as the victors. This resources comes with a comprehensive teacher guide, a full lesson on PowerPoint and an island map. You don't need to do a thing!!This would be g
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4th - 9th
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Medieval Knights Simulation Game
This is an engaging and exciting way to get your students to role-play as medieval knights. Students must make the right decisions along their journey to earn as many honor points as possible. Just print one game card per student and control the story from your projector! Includes:- Medieval Knights Simulation PowerPoint- Medieval Knights Student Game Card- Spinners to Print for Random Events within Simulation- RAFT Writing Activity for Assessment Following the AdventureFollow this Simulation wi
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4th - 12th
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Scientific Processes: Case of the Missing Cookie Forensic Science Unit
The Case of the Missing Cookie walks students through the steps of the scientific process in order to solve a mystery! This resource is a 1-2 week mystery simulation, which can be used to teach science process skills, review the nature of science and practice team building skills. Students will help you find the thief through fingerprint analysis, handwriting analysis, and more!This resource is low prep, just print and copy; and minimal set-up (just a few materials). You can use this resource tw
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3rd - 5th
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Renaissance Simulation Game
This is a fun, exciting way to get your students to role-play as a European citizen experiencing the incredible time period of the European Renaissance. Students will meet famous people of the Renaissance and will be faced with historically accurate situations. Just print one game card per student and control the story from your projector! Includes:- Renaissance Simulation PowerPoint- Renaissance Student Game Card- RAFT Writing Activity for Assessment Following the SimulationU.S. History Simulat
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4th - 12th
GRAPES Design a Civilization Activity | Ancient History Social Studies Project
Teach the GRAPES of Civilization in your classroom with this creative activity that tasks students with designing their very own unique civilization! This resource contains printable project worksheets in color and black and white versions. Organizer worksheets feature each of the G.R.A.P.E.S. of Civilization: Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economics, and Social Structure. Civilizations can be rooted in the real world, or fantasy! Will your students declare themselves emperor of th
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: GRAPES Ancient Civilizations Resource Activities Value Unit Bundle
European Union Simulation: Activity, Reading & Comprehension Guide!
Trying to explain the European Union to a middle school student can be difficult, I created an activity to get this vague concept to the middle school level! That's why I created a simulation that guides students through the benefits and difficulties that the EU faces!Whats included in the student led activity with reading, comprehension, and activity packet?1. Pre-content thinking: Benefits of a common back yard2. Reading: European Union Origins, Purpose, and the Euro!3. Worksheet: European Uni
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5th - 8th
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Ancient History Reader's Theater Skit Bundle
Engage your students in opportunities to actively engage with the content you're teaching through skits related to Ancient History! Topics include Early Humans, Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Israel, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, Ancient China and the Mayans of Mesoamerica.This bundle includes all of the Ancient History skits available in my shop. Each skit includes parts for multiple students and five discussion questions that you can use to foster class discussions or use as writing promp
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5th - 8th
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Colonial Government Simulation Activity
This activity gives students a chance to more fully explore and understand how the different parts of English colonial government functioned by giving them a chance to solve problems experienced by an actual English colony. Students will take on several different roles, and by acting out of their assigned roles, they will gain an understanding how a colonial charter, assembly, and governor all interacted and worked together to establish rule of law in the New World. This is a great simulation ac
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
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Russian Revolution Simulation
Students will act as a citizen living in Russia on the eve of the Russian Revolution. Students are given nine choices to make about the major events that occurred from the overthrowing of the Tzar to the rise of Stalin. Paired with a note taking guide, this is a fun and exciting way to teach the events of the Russian Revolution without using a more traditional lecture approach.
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5th - 12th
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French Revolution Active Learning Simulation
French Revolution Unit, French Revolution Skit, French Revolution Simulation, The Enlightenment, King Louis XIV, King Louis XV, King Louis XVI, Impact of the American Revolution on France, Parisian Salons, The Three Estates, Clergy, Nobility, Third Estate, Estates-General, Estates-General Called, Third Estate Revolts, Storming of the Bastille, Women's March on Versailles, Flight to Varennes, Execution of Marie Antoinette, Execution of King Louis XVI, Reign of Terror, Robespierre, Maximilien Robe
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5th - 12th
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Back to School REVERSE Escape Room: Candy Land-Inspired Break IN to ANY Class!
The only thing sweeter than summer break? Knowing that you’ve got a game-changing activity in store for the first days back. Kick your new school year off with a REVERSE escape room -- which is *SO. MUCH. BETTER.* than the traditional approach of “hi! Now let’s waste 40 minutes reading the syllabus" and “Let’s Do Some Super Awkward Icebreakers!” approach to a traditional course introduction. Introduce course routines, cool tech tools, and classroom procedures to start your class year off with a
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5th - 12th
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Stranded: Island survival icebreaker/team-building
Thieving monkeys. Angry ghosts. And there's SOMETHING in the jungle. Can YOU survive the island until help arrives?Many students have played the classic critical thinking game in which they prioritize a list of items to survive on a remote tropical island. But there's two major drawbacks of this original version. First, most of these games reward a clear preference for certain items ("What do you mean you didn't take the compass?"). Second, the game basically ends as soon as the students m
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education
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Age of Exploration Trade Game
All American history classes teach about Christopher Columbus and his search for new trade routes. Why not have the students participate in a fun and educational game which explains how trade worked and why finding new trade routes to the Indies were so important to European nations. Students will become one of seven different trading regions like Spain, Italy, or China each with their own goods for sale and to buy. The team with the most trade is the winner!
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5th - 9th
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Medieval Manor
Bring the Manor System alive in your classroom with this fun and engaging Build a Manor simulation. All students need is a blank sheet of paper, something to write with! Display an interactive Google Slideshow that, step by step, tells the story of how Medieval Manors work and grew! This lesson can be used in person or virtually in a Google Meet/Zoom class. What's IncludedTeacher Direction Page Google SlideshowStudent ExampleDiscussion QuestionsAll clipart used to make these slides are from Mr.
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4th - 8th
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Animated Traditional Cursive SmartBoard Upper and Lowercase
Your students will love this interactive SmartBoard Cursive lesson. It contains 52 pages of animated upper and lowercase letters. While your students are practicing their cursive at their seats, keep the animation going on the SmartBoard so they can check their own progress.
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2nd - 12th, Adult Education
Manorialism Simulation
Students have a blast learning about the medieval manorial economic system involved in feudalism in this fun lesson! Students create their own feudal manor system in this hands-on simulation, which especially appeals to visual and kinesthetic learners. The lesson includes an Aim, Do Now, a student reading about manorialism in the Middle Ages, and two summary questions for students after the activity is completed. This would also make a good sub plan.This file is left in Word so you may edit it
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4th - 8th
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Renaissance and Reformation | Unit Activity Bundle
Do you need to update your activities, but don't have the time? Are you looking for "state of the art", innovative, and engaging activities to help your students understand the Renaissance and Reformation? This "Renaissance and Reformation Activity" Bundle has everything you need to teach your students about the key events, people, movements, and culture that helped to shape the Renaissance and Reformation. This bundle includes:1) 5 ACTIVITIES AND ANSWER KEYS that will challenge your students t
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Vikings Simulation Game
This is an engaging and exciting way to get your students to role-play as medieval Vikings. Students must make the right decisions along their journey to rise to Valhalla. Just print one game card per student and control the story from your projector!Includes:- Vikings Simulation PowerPoint- Vikings Student Game Card- Spinners to Print for Random Events within Simulation- RAFT Writing Activity for Assessment Following the AdventureFollow this Simulation with:Medieval Manor and Coat of Arms - Cre
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4th - 12th
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Classroom CLUE Back to School REVERSE Escape Room: Break IN to ANY Class!
Ready to solve the mystery of back to school engagement? Put the power of old-school detective work to use for this game-changing activity for your first days back. Kick your new school year off with a REVERSE escape room -- which is *SO. MUCH. BETTER.* than the traditional approach of “hi! Now let’s waste 40 minutes reading the syllabus" and “Let’s Do Some Super Awkward Icebreakers!” approach to a traditional course introduction. Introduce course routines, cool tech tools, and classroom procedu
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5th - 12th
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French Revolution Unit - Simulation, Vocabulary, Timeline, Activities, and More
Do you think you know what it’s like to be a king, queen, nobleman, or peasant? Explore the possibilities in this French Revolution Simulation and see who really gets led to the guillotine. Robespierre will be the final “victim” as you close the books on this fun and fascinating look at history. Save yourself time and energy with a fully prepared two-week unit on the French Revolution that includes everything you'll need. Candy is a must so don’t forget to check out the preview to see how th
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5th - 6th
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Black Death Simulation Game (step by step booklets)
The black death of 1347 was one of the worst pandemics in human history. This activity is a two day lesson that allows students to act out a 13 step interaction as if they were living during the time of the Bubonic Plague. Set up for roughly 26 students, each student has a step booklet they must follow to interact with other classmates as if they were a member of the Italian community in the 1300's. Each student portrays a different type of profession that fits with the time period. Their profes
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4th - 12th
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Romulus, Remus, and Rome. A play about the beginnings of the Roman Empire.
This play is a modern take on the classical tale of Romulus and Remus complete modern humor and pop culture references. Students will learn many facts about the creation myth of the Roman Empire and have fun doing it!
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4th - 9th
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Find European History resources | TPT
Take your students on a journey through European history with TPT! If you’re an educator or parent looking for printable or digital resources to help your student learn about European history, we’ve got you covered. Whether you’re teaching about the Renaissance, the Age of Exploration, or the World Wars, there are plenty of high-quality TPT resources at your fingertips to teach European history to your students.
European history activities to try
Here are a few examples of the different types of activities and lessons you can find on TPT to help teach students about European history:
Centers & Stations
Through the use of centers, students can collaborate and discuss topics and content they examine for various eras in European history. For example, you could have students navigate through a handful of centers or stations to help them learn about different elements of the Renaissance period, including influential cities, leaders, and artists. Or, to help them learn about the key figures and milestones of the French Revolution.
Map Making
With map-making activities you can not only teach students about European history, but also incorporate geography into your lessons. As they label and color maps, students can learn about important places in Europe and how European countries have expanded (and fallen) over time. For example, you could have students make maps of Europe before and after World War I to identify how the conflict impacted Europe.
Primary Source Analysis
One of the best ways to learn about European history is through historical documents, letters, diaries, art, and literature. Encourage students to use these firsthand accounts to gain a deeper understanding about European people and events. For instance, you can have students read excerpts from the works of Enlightenment philosophers — like Mary Wollstonecraft — and how they contributed to the political thinking of the time.
Research Projects
Have students research and present on a specific topic of European history, like the Age of Exploration. For example, ask students to choose a famous European Explorer to research, and have them write a short biography of that person or create a short video or presentation about their achievements and legacy.
Frequently asked questions for teaching European history
What is taught in European history?
In European history courses, students are taught about the cultural, economic, political, and social milestones that shaped Europe from the Middle Ages until the present.
What types of European History resources are available on TPT?
There are many different types of European history resources sold by Sellers on TPT — from interactive notebooks to gallery walks.
How do I find European history resources on TPT?
Educators can save time preparing European history lessons with resources created by experienced teachers. Simply start a search for European history resources on the TPT marketplace, and filter by grade level, price, and/or resource type to find materials that've been proven to work in classrooms like yours. No matter what you’re teaching, there are plenty of lessons and activities sold by Sellers on TPT that are tailored to meet your students' skill levels.
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