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Common Core WHST.9-10.1 handouts
End of World War II, Start of the Cold War worksheet - Global/US/World History
End of World War II, Start of the Cold War worksheet AIM: How did the end of World War II pave the way for the Cold War? To what extent was the Cold War inevitable? Common core compliant worksheet focusing on the Yalta Agreement and its aftermath Contains several student-centered activities designed to promote active engagement and critical thinking such as: Do now – Casualties of World War IIWhat’s Next for the Allies after World War II? – Problems/Issues facing the Allied Powers.Yalta Agree
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Bundle #6 - Expanded World War II - Global/US/World History
The Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan worksheet
The Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan worksheet AIM: How did the United States respond to the expansion of communism after World War II? 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 lesson – Review of Yalta Agreement, Cold War, and satellite states.Rank-Talk-Write Activity Primary source analysis of a 1947 article by Diplomat George Kennan describing t
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: U.S. History MEGA Bundle
GLOBAL HISTORY COMPLETE CURRICULUM, Paleolithic Era to 1750 (World History)
The Global 9 Curriculum covers everything from the Paleolithic Era up to 1750 -- click the links below to preview everything included:______FREE DOWNLOADS!GLOBAL HISTORY: How was French society unequal in 1789? (French Revolution: The Estates System)GLOBAL HISTORY: Imperialism Primary Source/CRQ SetsUS HISTORY: How did the Dred Scott case affect African-Americans in 1857?______EVERYTHING INCLUDED IN THE GLOBAL/WORLD HISTORY 9 CURRICULUM:UNIT 1: EARLY CIVILIZATIONSLesson 1: Where did humans origi
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9th - 12th
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Who was Jack the Ripper? HISTORY MYSTERY
Can your students decide who Jack the Ripper was out of a cast of 12 suspects?In this lesson they will compare and evaluate 12 possible suspects before deciding on the most likely guilty person. They will then justifying their decision both verbally and in writing. The lesson works as a knockout tournament, comparing two suspects at a time. They must apply the background information presented to them along with the suspect cards to come up with the most plausible answer. It is great for develo
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: HISTORY MYSTERIES BUNDLE!
Apartheid in South Africa worksheet - Nelson Mandela - Global/World History
Apartheid in South Africa worksheet – Nelson Mandela AIM: How did apartheid rise and fall in South Africa? Common core-compliant worksheet. Includes several activities designed to promote critical thinking, active engagement, and class discussion such as:Primary source analysis – Several actual apartheid laws Secondary source reading – African National Congress and Nelson MandelaDouble Entry Journal Activity – How did Nelson Mandela’s vision for South Africa oppose the system of apartheid?Four p
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Bundle #7 Africa - Geography Through the End of Apartheid
Ronald Reagan and His Policies: Reaganomics, Iran-Contra Affair, Libya, Cold War
In this engaging, stations-based way to teach the policies of Ronald Reagan's presidency, students investigate many positive and negative aspects to his legacy to understand his role in American History. Students learn about his 1980 victory over Jimmy Carter, "Reaganomics", "trickle-down economics", the Iran-Contra Affair, the Reagan Doctrine, the Boland Amendments, Sandinistas and Contras, Ayatollah Khomeini, Hezbollah, Nicaragua, Operation El Dorado Canyon, Libya, the 1986 West Berlin bombin
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8th - 11th
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First Thanksgiving: Fact vs. Fiction Evidence-based Reading Passage [Editable]
Do you want more no-prep reading passages? This is a non-fiction reading passage for middle school or high school that includes critical thinking questions about the fictionalized and true histories of Thanksgiving. As I create reading passage sets, I make sure that I focus on key literacy skills while leveraging historical content. I also ensure that I am asking students to analyze and apply the information from the text. This is perfect for distance learning or can be used for face to face as
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: History of Holidays Series Evidence-based Passages Growing Bundle
P.E.E.L. paragraphs literacy writing mat scaffold in history (PEEL)
This powerpoint contains a writing scaffold to help students frame their paragraphs using PEEL. Most students are familiar with PEE in their paragraphs but the L is what makes students show their understanding to a higher level.The first slide is a writing mat with the sentence starters. This can been laminated and given to students to use with their written work, in particular for essays. It could also be photocopied and stuck into the students books for regular reference. My classes have bot
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5th - 11th
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Franklin D. Roosevelt's Presidency: Great Depression-World War II
Franklin D. Roosevelt's presidency is one of my favorite units to teach in U.S. History as well as World History. Since it is one of my favorite units, I have worked hard over the years to develop resources that would captivate my students and help them step into history. I am offering all those resources in a discounted bundle for the first time! Here is the suggested order for the FDR's Presidency UnitWeek 11. Stock Market Crash - introduce the unit using this stock market simulation 2. The Gr
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7th - 11th
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Potsdam Conference, Berlin Airlift, Nuremberg Trials Stations Activity Resource
This detailed stations activity on the Potsdam Conference, the Nuremberg Trials, the Berlin Airlift (and more), students focus on the Yalta and Potsdam Conferences and, after investigation, students decide if the Potsdam Conference was a failure or a success. Students begin with an introductory background reading assignment with four overarching questions on the Yalta Conference, the changing political landscape before the Potsdam Conference that ended WWII, and the agreements between Truman, A
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6th - 10th
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President James Monroe and the Era of Good Feelings worksheet
President James Monroe and the Era of Good Feelings worksheet AIM: To what extent was the presidency of James Monroe truly an “Era of Good Feelings”? 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 lesson - War of 1812Secondary source context on the time period.Era of Good Feelings Jigsaw Activity Small groups of students analyze readings about different event
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: U.S. History MEGA Bundle
Lewis and Clark Great Journey West: Video Discussion Questions | Movie Guide
One of the best videos I have seen in any of my American History classes is National Geographic’s “Lewis and Clark: Great Journey West” narrated by Jeff Bridges. Originally filmed for the IMAX movie theaters, this epic tale is extremely informative while keeping students engaged throughout its entirety. I have seen this video over 40 times and still love it! Various links to watch the video are provided in this resource, and video runtime is around 42 minutes.This product contains a double side
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Not Grade Specific
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Also included in: American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
Sentence Starters: Introducing Evidence / Elaboration Techniques - Printable
Are you tired of reading the same generic responses from your students? This useful charts helps students improve on their argumentative writing skills by adding variation to their sentences/transitions. It displays different sentence starters (and verbs) to help students introduce and elaborate on evidence when writing their essays (great way to add syntactic variety to formulaic written responses!). ► These charts may be printed out and laminated for students to use in the classroom/at home (T
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5th - 12th
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Genghis Khan and the Mongols worksheet - Global/World History
Genghis Khan and the Mongols worksheet AIM: To what extent were the Mongols a negative force in world history? Common core-compliant worksheet. Contains a variety of activities that promote critical thinking, class discussion, and active engagement including:Do now that reviews previous lesson comparing European and Japanese feudalism.Video analysis - Mongol geography and culture (YouTube link included)Secondary source analysis - Temujin (Genghis Khan)Movie clip from “Mongol” (youtube link inc
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: 9th Grade Global/World History MEGA Bundle
The Birth of Indian Civilization worksheet - Hinduism and Buddhism
The Birth of Indian Civilization worksheetAIM: How did civilization, the caste system, Hinduism, and Buddhism develop in ancient India?Common core compliant worksheet Includes a variety of activities that promote class discussion, active engagement, and critical thinking skills. Topics covered include:Indian geographyIndus River Valley civilizations – Harappa and Mohenjo-DaroHinduismCaste SystemMauryan EmpireBuddhismThe Golden Age of India – The Gupta EmpireActivities used include:Do now that a
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Bundle #11 - India
Turning Point - The Scientific Revolution worksheet - Global/World History
Turning Point – The Scientific Revolution worksheet AIM: Why was the Scientific Revolution a turning point in history? 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 that appropriately sets up the worksheet – Reading on medieval scienceSecondary source reading – medieval scienceTurn and Talk – Accepting new ideas vs. Refusing to do so, review of Renaissance an
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Bundle #12 - Renaissance and Reformation
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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Lenin and the Bolsheviks worksheet - Russian Revolution - Global/World History
Lenin and the Bolsheviks worksheet AIM: How did Vladimir Lenin and the Bolsheviks transform Russia into the Soviet Union? To what extent would Karl Marx approve of Lenin’s actions?Common core-compliant worksheet focusing on the appeal of Lenin, his rise to power, and some of the changes he made with the creation of the Soviet Union. Contains a variety of activities that promote critical thinking, class discussion, and active engagement such as:Do now that appropriately sets up the worksheet
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8th - 12th
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Rome: From Republic to Empire worksheet
Rome: From Republic to Empire worksheet AIM: How did the Roman Republic transform into the Roman Empire?Common core-compliant worksheet focusing on the end of the Roman republic and the start of the Roman Empire.Contains a variety of activities that promote critical thinking, class discussion, and active engagement such as:Do now that appropriately sets up the lesson - secondary source reading on the Punic WarsVideo clip from Gladiator - link included (Warning! Contains violence. Preview to dete
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Ancient Rome Worksheet Bundle
World War I - The Home Front worksheet
World War I - The Home Front worksheetAim: To what extent did life at home permanently change due to United States involvement in World War I? Common core-compliant worksheet focusing on the changes that occurred at home during World War I. Contains a variety of activities that promote critical thinking, class discussion, and active engagement such as:Do now that appropriately sets up the worksheet - Meaning of the term home frontSecondary source analysis - Preparing for the war and total war de
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: U.S. History MEGA Bundle
Create a 28th Amendment Simulation (includes editable version)
About This Lesson In this lesson, students will get the opportunity to participate in a simulation where they’ll create, then try to pass a Constitutional Amendment. It works best when done after students have learned the process of how Amendments are passed.Learning objectives/Essential QuestionsExplain how Amendments are passed.Understand the complexity of the Amendment-passing process and explain why the authors of U.S. Constitution would have made this so difficult to do (i.e. it is our gove
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Bill of Rights & Constitutional Amendments (GROWING!) Bundle (editable)
Wounded Knee Massacre: What Happened at Wounded Knee? Lakota Sioux, Ghost Dance!
Wounded Knee Massacre: What Happened at Wounded Knee? Outstanding Analysis!This resource is included in the U.S. Imperialism Unit Bundle, located here!In this highly-engaging activity, students investigate six different sources to understand the conflict known as the Wounded Knee Massacre. Students (either individually or as a collaborative learning opportunity) are provided six different source documents to uncover several overarching questions. Students will understand what happened at the Sta
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: US History Westward Expansion and Manifest Destiny Thematic Unit
Martin Luther and the 95 Theses worksheet - Protestant Reformation
Martin Luther and the 95 Theses worksheet AIM: How did the Catholic Church abuse its authority during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance? To what extent was Martin Luther a hero? Common core-compliant worksheet focusing on the abuses of the Catholic Church and the rise of Martin Luther that includes a variety of activities designed to promote critical thinking, active engagement, and class discussion! Activities included in this lesson:Do now – Purchase Points Policy – Students are given a fake
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Bundle #9 - The Protestant Reformation - Global/World History
Essay writing bundle for high school! Analytical / Literary Analysis Essay
Teaching students how to write an analytical or literary analysis essay? This comprehensive bundle includes everything you need to teach essay writing to high school students. It is great for juniors and seniors, but it could easily be adapted for other grades, and it works for any novel! **Updated: all files are now Google Docs**This bundle includes:Theme to thesis brainstorm and development handoutSample thesis statements (from excellent to poor)Overview of how to write an introduction (includ
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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