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Free high school british history microsofts
Middle Ages Project
This project is designed for 8th graders studying the Middle Ages. The project is designed so that kids get to pick and choose different activitites, each worth a different number of points. They essentially pick from a list of mini projects to design their own project. It would work for English and/or history classes and is easy to adapt. It was popular with students and parents appreciated it too.
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7th - 12th
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Viking Runes Worksheet
This is a one page (double sided) work sheet that shows students what type of alphabet Vikings used. The "futhark" alphabet it shown with the corresponding english sound below it. There is a riddle to solve, a few Viking words to translate, and then has students answer a few questions about themselves in runes as well. I've used this in World History talking about the Norse people, Mythology, in a unit on Beowulf, and I'm sure it can be used for many other subjects as well.
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6th - 12th
Introduction to the Middle Ages
This brief presentation heralds the beginning of my Middle Ages unit!Let the music and animations play out on the cover slide for full effect.It defines the eras of the Middle Ages - Early, High, Late.It works beautifully as an introduction before doing this video assignment:• The Dark AgesGoogle App Links are on the Teacher Instructions Sheet!Two versions of this lesson! The first is a Presentation - PowerPoint/Google Slides - for those teachers who know the topic and want to guide their stud
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Early Middle Ages Bundle
American Colonies Power Point and Exam
This 12 slide Power Point on how the American Colonies were established includes colorful images and maps to support the text. Includes the reasons why Europe colonized America, information on the lost colony of Roanoke, Jamestown, and the major differences between the 3 colonial regions (New England, Middle, Southern). The last slide includes review questions for students' responses orally or in writing as a closure for the presentation. The review questions can also be used as a warm up for
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5th - 10th
Beowulf and Introduction to the Anglo Saxons | Slides + Guided Notes
I know I'm known for all things Gen Z and Engagement, but man, I love ELA content. Specifically British Literature. This resource is a Google Slide presentation with 15 slides + guided notes. Each slide has an audio recording of me explaining each detail to students, + notes and slides have matching numbers to make sure nobody gets lost in the sauce. I am so excited to share this with you, it's my baby. Much more Beowulf + ELA stuff to come!
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
Treaty of Versailles
This is a worksheet that can be used when teaching students about the provisions of the Treaty of Versailles after World War One. It describes the major terms of the Treaty and allows students to think about how each term would affect Germany. It also has two political cartoons which the students can analyze and utilize to consider the German reaction to the Treaty. This sheet would be useful for teachers starting a unit on the Rise of Hitler and general post World War One period.
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7th - 11th
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The Alliance System (WWI) Quick Read - 1 Page Reading with 3 Questions
This quick read goes over all of the major European alliances that occurred on the eve of World War I. It starts by explaining Otto von Bismarck's intent for making alliances in the 1870's. It covers the Three Emperor's League, the Dual Alliance, the Reinsurance Treaty, and the Triple Alliance. It then covers the Franco-Russian Military Convention, the Entente Cordiale, and the Triple Entente. It ends with a short discussion on the assassination of Franz Ferdinand and the system coming into
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8th - 12th
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Lead Up to the American Revolution | Drag & Drop Google Slides Activity
This is a great preview/review activity that addresses some of the causes of the American Revolution- Lead up to the Revolutionary War. Students will use the online timeline as reference material (link provided in activity) to learn about the events leading up to the revolution. Students will then use what they have learned to Drag and Drop the pictures & descriptions of each event, in the Google slide, to the correct year on the timeline. You can assign this activity in Google Classroom for
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8th - 11th
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WWI Trench Warfare Video and Questions
This is a time stamped, open response video based question set. 11 questions, 12 minute video. Estimated completion time of 30-45 minutes if complete answers are being recorded. The link to the video is in the document (The Great War channel on Youtube). The video series is amazing and I have started building these open discussion sets to stimulate class discussion and open up time in class to dive deeper into topics of student choice. Please enjoy and let me know if you have any questions.
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9th - 12th
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Project about life during the Medieval period
* I did this assignment prior to starting King Aurthur in my gifted reading class in order to provide some background knowledge *
Students are provided with an initial website with which to begin research on their selected topics. Students will work in groups to conduct research and make a presentation with a "creative visual" to share with the class.
RUBRIC INCLUDED!
Groups of students may choose one of the following and must cover each of the topics listed in that selection:
- Religion, mu
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5th - 10th
The classroom Magna Carta
This guided powerpoint activity teaches the students about the Magna Carta as well as gives them some say in their own learning throughout the duration of the class. My seniors enjoyed it but it could easily be used for students that are 7th grade and up.
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7th - 12th
Empire Windrush & The Windrush Generation
This lesson on the Windrush Generation explores the arrival of Caribbean migrants to Britain on the SS Empire Windrush in 1948. It examines the push and pull factors for migration, such as post-war labor shortages in Britain and economic difficulties in the Caribbean. Students analyze the challenges faced by the migrants, including racial discrimination and housing issues, and their cultural contributions to British society. Activities include watching and analyzing a video, discussing a case st
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Manor Game
In order to discuss the evolution of the manor system, feudalism, chivalry, and social hierarchy, "The Manor Game" follows a step by step process to develop a Baron's manor after William the Conqueror takes over in England during the Middle Ages. Students will develop their own manor system on a piece of 8"x11" paper by following the storyline and instructions. The goal is for students to understand the connections between the manor system and feudalism, along with the effects of the Middle Ages
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6th - 10th
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Reaction to Hitler's Foreign Policy
Road to World War 2The aim of this lesson is to analyse the thoughts of France, Britain, the USA and Russia and their reaction to Hitler’s foreign policy. Students are also introduced to Britain’s policy of appeasement and have to rate how effective negotiating with Hitler might be.Students have a choice of task from answering a question, to a balloon debate or to making flashcards to reinforce their learning.The plenary asks them to evaluate and justify which character would best represent the
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Hitler and the Road to War
Six Wives of Henry VIII Reading Questions Worksheet
In this activity, students will learn about the turbulent and tragic lives of Henry VIII's six wives, exploring how their marriages to the king were influenced by political, religious, and personal factors. They will also examine the broader implications of these relationships on English history, including the English Reformation and the succession crisis.This is a reading activity worksheet for students for the article below: https://www.historyskills.com/classroom/year-8/henry-viii-six-wives/I
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7th - 10th
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25. Henry VIII - The Causes of the Pilgrimage of Grace 1536 (Fully Resourced)
In this lesson, students will go on the explain the main economic, social, religious and political causes of the Pilgrimage of Grace in 1536. The lesson is suited for or could easily be adapted for students aged 12-16This is a fully resourced lesson which includes a printable fact sheet as well as worksheets, discussion tasks, engaging background information, warm up tasks and learning reviews.The downloaded lesson includes the following:1x A4 printout worksheet - Sorting Task 11x A4 printout w
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5th - 12th
Medicine and war
Changes in Medicine 1848-1948The aim of the lesson is for students to understand the role of war in medicine and how many strides are made due to investment made by Governments to treat its wounded soldiers.The lesson begins with the students linking war and its effects on medicine before they have to distinguish which advances have been made in both world wars. The second part of the lesson is based on the plastic surgeon Harold Gillies and his attempt to alter the disfigured appearance of sold
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Medicine 1848-1948
Women in World War 2
World War IIThe aim of this lesson to analyse and evaluate the part played by women in World War 2.Students will analyse a number of propaganda posters used at the time, with particular reference made to the use of headings, colour, messages and the images used. Traditional teaching has always focused on work undertaken by women such as nursing, the W.A.A.F. or the Women’s Land Army.Although the students will learn the about the vital role women played in these jobs, they will also learn about t
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: Homefront in World War 2
U.S. - Study Guide - Units 1-10/37 - 11th grade - FREE SAMPLE
The study guide vocal terms and questions that align with my first 10 units of US history. It includes visuals, maps, cartoons, artwork and graphs as well.It covers my units (out of 37 total) #'s 1-10 (Geography / Early Colonial Development, Mercantilism / Colonial Economics, Life in the 13 Colonies, The American Revolution, The Articles of Confederation / The 1780s, The Constitutional Convention, The Constitution part 1, The Constitution part 2, The Constitution part 3, George WashingtonIf you
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8th - 12th, Staff
Suffragettes and the vote
SuffragettesThis lesson raises many questions:Why were so many people in the Nineteenth Century prepared to die for universal suffrage? How had the Industrial Revolution created so many divisions and changes in society, where towns such as Manchester, Sheffield and Birmingham had no MP’s and thus went unrepresented in Parliament? Could Parliament see the injustice of denying the vote to working class men and industrialists who were making Britain the workshop of the world? Thus the story starts
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: The Suffragettes
Black Death Video Guide for Short YouTube Video: Print and Digital
This video guide is for a short 9-minute video that covers the history of the Black Death and its impacts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ql1ZxYM5ebU&t=335sTopics:The Black Death's OriginsSymptoms of the PlagueThe Impact of the PlagueMultiple Formats: The reading comes as a Microsoft Document and Google Document and is editable! The link to the Google version is in the key of the other version.Great for Distance Learning!Follow Learning the Social Sciences on TpTwww.learningthesocialscienc
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7th - 12th
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Gandhi Movie - Viewing & Notetaking Guide
A detailed, by scene, 6-page viewing guide and graphic organizer for the movie Ghandi.
The Viewing Guide is centered around the Essential Quesiton: What conditions lead to drastic social and political changes in India in the 20th century?
Includes eleven focus questions that provide scaffolding to the larger essential question around civil disobedience, nonviolence and key turning points in Gandhi's rise to promience and influence.
This was designed for a 9th grade World Cultures class, but
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8th - 12th
Causes of the English Civil War
This lesson explores the problems Charles brought upon himself to cause the English Civil War. Students are given information which they have to analyse and decide how and why there were opposing views from Parliament and the King on how to run the country. Students justify who in their opinion is to blame for the Civil War and demonstrate their learning at the end of the lesson using some causational equations. The resource includes suggested teaching strategies and differentiated materials. It
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: The English Civil War
Oliver Cromwell DBQ
This is a DBQ about Oliver Cromwell, asking students to analyze his time as leader and his legacy.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: European History (Ancient Greece to the Fall of the USSR)
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