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12th grade world history Common Core RI.9-10.4 resources
Vietnam War Soldier's Letter Primary Source Reading
This amazing Vietnam War primary source activity features a poetic letter from an American soldier who died in the conflict. It provides a moving interpretation of what it means to be a patriotic American.The letter is beautifully written and will surely have a powerful effect on your students. It is also a great way to integrate reading analysis strategies into a lesson on the Vietnam War.After reading the 1-page letter, students answer a set of open-ended comprehension and opinion questions to
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8th - 12th
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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
Julius Caesar: Hero or Tyrant Primary Source and Analysis Activity
Students put their CSI skills to work as they consider the character qualities of heroes and traitors, read through primary and secondary accounts, and write about historical events before rendering a verdict in the case of Caesar vs. the Roman Senate. To some Julius Caesar is a hero who acted as needed to defy the corrupt Roman Senate and make life better for the Roman people. To others, Caesar was a man of selfish ambition and a threat to the Roman order. In this activity: students will de
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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13 Days Interactive Cuban Missile Crisis Movie Group Project
Cuban Missile Crisis Movie Group Project for 13 Days
One of the best movies to show to a class learning about the Cold War is 13 Days. This dramatization of the Kennedy administration's struggle to contain the Cuban Missile Crisis in October of 1962 is riveting, factual, and relevant to the curriculum.
It also makes for a great, interactive project based on the film. This is a fantastic project that fits right into the film. After showing the first 18 minutes to your class, pause the movie and
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6th - 12th
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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,
Grades:
6th - 12th
PLATO & ARISTOTLE | Contributions to Western Political Thought | Print & Digital
By analyzing important quotes from Plato's The Republic and Aristotle's Politics students will be able to understand the ideas these famous Greek philosophers had on western political thought. Both printable and digital versions are included. Perfect for distance learning. Buyer Feedback: "The quotes are a good balance between challenging and accessible for my 10th graders. Very helpful in meeting standards. Thanks." CarolThis activity begins with an introductory, editable PowerPoint presentatio
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9th - 12th
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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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I Have Lived a Thousand Years
This is a great study guide or comprehension booklet to have your students use along with the book. It helps them review and understand as well as question the occurrence of events. I use it with my own students.
Grades:
5th - 12th
Ancient Laws: Code of Hammurabi Legal Scenarios
This assignment includes differentiated primary sources from the Code of Hammurabi and Ancient Hebrew law. 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 legal scenarios which require students to determine how
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6th - 12th
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Autopsy: Age of Revolutions
The students will be depicting The Age of Revolution through an autopsy project where the students will be drawing a person him/herself or someone from that time period with the themes surrounding the person. For example the causes and effects of Political, Social, Economic, and Cultural issues during the revolutions. Students have autonomy on who they want to draw as long as it adds to the project. This assignment is created to be fun, creative, and most importantly… informative.
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Autopsy: Totalitarianism State (1919-1939)
In the broadest sense, totalitarianism is characterized by strong central rule that attempts to control and direct all aspects of individual life through coercion and repression. The students will be depicting this through an autopsy project where the students will be drawing a person him/herself or someone from that time period with the themes surrounding the person. For example the causes and effects of Political, Social, Economic, and Cultural issues during the content theme. Students have a
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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WWII / Holocaust / Auschwitz Book Study - A Rebel in Auschwitz - Ages 12 & up
This is a complete book study for A Rebel in Auschwitz by Jack Fairweather. This book is available at public libraries or for purchase on Amazon. If you're looking for a great way to teach your students about WW2 and the Holocaust, this book and book study are for you. Students will learn about historical events that led to WW2 and the Holocaust, as well as high-level vocabulary in context. At the end of the book study, students are given a chance to reflect on what they've learned and consider
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6th - 12th
Kingdoms of Africa Quick Reads: 1 Page Reading w/ Questions - Distance Learning
This Quick Read Bundle contains 7 quick reads and one added DBQ. These are perfect for distance learning as they can be posted to an online portal like Google Classroom or could be mailed home for those without Internet. Each one page reading comes with an answer key for the 3-4 questions on the page.Quick Reads are great for online or distance learning, to be used as bell ringers, reviews, or a quick activity to compliment a lesson plan. Also great if you do not have a textbook!Topics:Mansa M
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7th - 12th
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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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Song of Roland: Presentation of Select Portions of the Epic
This unit covers basic information about the early Middle Ages. Activities include research assignments and creative writing. Students present groups of Laisses as sportscasters calling a football game, a 60 Minutes newscast, a comic book, and a funeral eulogy. A student emcee provides pertinent details that tie the story together. This is a fun way to get students to think critically, be creative, and present their productions. My class of high-risk English II students loved this challenge. COM
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7th - 12th
Autopsy: Age of Revolutions, Part I
The students will be looking into a specific Age of Revolution and will be researching major themes provided. The students will be depicting this through an autopsy project where the students will be drawing a person him/herself or someone from that time period with the themes surrounding the person. Students have autonomy on who they want to draw as long as it adds to the project. This assignment is created to be fun, creative, and most importantly… informative.
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Autopsy: Age of Revolutions
HISTORY OF HALLOWEEN CLOSE READ & PUZZLE ACTIVITIES Middle & High School
Celebrate Halloween with these puzzle activities. Students won't even know that they're engaging in a close read! The puzzles require them to read the passage several times to answer the clues. Your class will enjoy the holiday content and still work on their skills -- win-win! The resource includes all lesson components: warm-up, short video, and student activities. An answer key and a lesson plan are provided to ensure this resource is effortless to implement. The slides in this resource are
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7th - 12th
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Modern World History Final Project Bundle: Fashion, Sports, Technology
I've created these three different final projects for students in my Modern World History course to choose from. These projects are great for both the lovers and haters of history.
The first project asks students to trace fashion trends as they relate to the concepts taught in the course. In the second project, students examine major sporting events and their connections to larger world History. The third project has students look at the impact of technology on the world events taught througho
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9th - 12th
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Geography of Japan Quick Read & Map of Japan Activity
The one page reading discusses the four main islands, the archipelago, arable land vs mountains, Shintoism, the Ring of Fire, the 2011 tsunami, selective borrowing and cherry blossoms. It is a good read to cover a lot in a little and it has 5 questions for the students to answer. It also has vocabulary words for the students to define from the reading. There is a matching map assignment that was created for distance learning as all the students have to do is match the item, like the Pacific O
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7th - 12th
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Multi-cultural Holiday Research Project
This is perfect for the holiday season. Students are given the opportunity to explore a holiday within another culture. I have provided: the project assignment (with detailed explanation) and a comprehensive scoring rubric. The projects fulfills Depth of Knowledge 3. I have included an annotation component as well as a digital aspect.
Check out my other holiday themed lessons:
A Christmas Carol Constructed Responses
A Christmas Carol Literacy Stations
A Christmas Carol 3-D Scene Analysis
Christm
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Holiday Lesson Plan Bundle of Lessons Distance Learning
Salt To The Sea Escape Room
Set sail on the Wilhelm Gustloff and try your hardest to make it off the ship as it goes down in the shivering cold Baltic Sea!This one-two day escape room offers students a chance to try their luck and use their reading skills to escape the fate of the characters in the novel by Ruta Sepetys. This is an activity to do after you and your classes have finished reading as a review for a final assessment or project.
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9th - 12th
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Nonfiction Reading with Academic Vocabulary in Context: The Black Death (HS)
This highly engaging 3 1/2 page nonfiction reading comprehension passage has thirteen academic vocabulary words embedded in its context. These are accompanied by definitions, a review, a quiz, and a crossword. Examples: articulate; meticulously; eradicate; epidemiologyMore vocabulary words, along with a context clues worksheet, provide students practice for inferring word meaning.Examples: infiltrate; carnage; adversaries; eradicateTen comprehension questions, a mini-writing assignment, and two
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Bundle Part II
HIGH SCHOOL WORLD HISTORY BUNDLE- ALL 100 Google Doc Stick Figure Mini Bios
This resource is a must-have for teachers and students to do controlled research and analysis or to summarize the main aspects of the life of any historical figure. Easy to assign, differentiate, monitor, and assessSTUDENTS TURN RESEARCH INTO BIOGRAPHIES WITH ORIGINAL STICK FIGURE GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS THAT TEACHERS ASSIGN FROM GOOGLE CLASSROOMSTUDENTS FIND INFORMATION IN PREARRANGED CHEAT SHEETS AND THEN SUMMARIZE AND TYPE INFORMATION IN READY-MADE BOXES IN THE GRAPHIC ORGANIZERSTHERE ARE MANY APP
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7th - 12th
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Autopsy: The New World, Part I
The students will be looking into a specific New World Colony and will be researching major themes provided. The students will be depicting this through an autopsy project where the students will be drawing a person him/herself or someone from that time period with the themes surrounding the person. Students have autonomy on who they want to draw as long as it adds to the project. This assignment is created to be fun, creative, and most importantly… informative. The students will be looking int
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Autopsy: The New World
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