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12th grade world history handouts for Microsoft Word
Holocaust propaganda: Nazi Children's book activity on the Poisonous Mushroom
Aimed at children, The Poisonous Mushroom was perhaps the most powerful piece of anti-Semitic propaganda in the Third Reich and a highly effective resource when teaching about Nazi propaganda and its’ relationship to the Holocaust. This critical thinking activity gets students involved and helps illustrate how deeply ingrained Nazi ideology was in prewar German society. By asking students to write a caption for cartoons from the book, then showing them the actual captions, students can see
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Epic History TV- World War I video guide questions. 1914-1918 and Russian Rev.
Video questions that follow along with Epic History TV WWI series.
Individual episodes are found at http://www.epichistory.tv/
or you can find them on youtube. 1914-1918 are all put into one video in this link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fi1OyVB2laY&t=438s
These video guides are for students to make sure they are following along and paying attention to the videos. You can show them in class or link them to you teacher webpage for them to do on their own. This video guide is mostly
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7th - 12th
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What is History and Why Does it Matter? worksheet
What is History and Why Does it Matter? worksheetSeries of 8 quotations about history and its importance. Students are required to analyze one of the quotations by answering a series of 5 critical thinking/analysis questions. They then compare their quote with their partner's and discuss the similarities and differences.Works well on the first or second day of school in any social studies class. What file comes with this product? What is History and Why Does it Matter? worksheet Word doc (for ea
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â First Days of School Worksheet Bundle
Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand HUGE BUNDLE
The contents of this bundle include:1. Group Inquiry Project: This is an introduction to the novel. Students read the back of the book and research different words on the description. They then share their discoveries with the class in a creative presentation. 2. Reading Guide: Students can use this guide or the text analysis guide as they read through the book.3. Text Analysis Guided Exploration: This activity can be used all throughout the reading of the novel. Students are given chunks of the
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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America Before Columbus (National Geographic) Video Assessment
These two video assessments will give you a good assessment tool as your students watch the documentary "America Before Columbus" by National Geographic © 2010. This film does a wonderful job of exhibiting the effects, on both sides, of the Columbian Exchange between the Old and New Worlds. These sheets work well as a guided note for viewing the film as well. The answer keys are included in this product.
The questions are in chronological order with the film.The entire video is approximately 9
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7th - 12th
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World History: Avatar & Imperialism (Movie Guide)
Students complete this handout as they apply the concepts of imperialism to the Hollywood film, "Avatar." This is always a big hit with the kids...plus a nice "breather" for the teacher! The film questions are short answer prompts that require higher-order thinking. Questions relate to: link between industrialization and imperialism, motives for imperialism, colonial resistance to imperialism, and social darwinism. Some questions correspond w/ information (including page numbers) to McDougal-Lit
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7th - 12th
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Oversimplified World War II Video Part 1: Guided Questions
Great tool to use for your students to introduce or review the rise of Fascism and beginnings of World War II. Questions range DOK levels and check for quick understanding. Guided questions follow directly along with video. Students can answer independently, in groups, or done as a whole class.For links to videos please type in "hitler oversimplified" into youtube or use these links.WWII Oversimplified part 1- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uk_6vfqwTALesson Length= 20-30 minutes
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â All Oversimplified American History Videos
Ukraine and Russia - what is happening?
I wrote this to explain three reasons why Russia is invading Ukraine: a historical, economic, and political perspective. Hopefully this helps students understand what is happening while giving them a little history along the way. There are maps, videos to watch, and analysis questions throughout, so it can also spark discussion and debate! It is formatted for google classroom.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â U.S. Foreign Policy Bundle
#9 AMERICA THE STORY OF US BUST EPISODE VIDEO VIEWING GUIDE WITH KEY
This video guide contains 25 questions from the episode of "America: The Story of US" entitled Bust. The questions go in order and force the students to track and pay attention during the viewing. The episode itself is excellent for the Great Depression in the early 20th Century. Some topics covered include the bank crash, the Dust Bowl, the building of the Hoover Dam, the rise of Las Vegas, radio, Mount Rushmore, and Joe Louis vs. Max Schmeling. It also briefly introduces events in Europe leadi
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7th - 12th
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WW2 - Propaganda Analysis
Students will analyze propaganda posters from both Allied and Axis Powers during WW2. Focus questions are included as the activity.
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6th - 12th
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World History - Year Long Curriculum - Vocabulary Matching Worksheets
The bundle contains 93 separate vocabulary matching worksheets along with the answers for the following topics in World History:1. Greece and Rome2. Judeo-Christian Tradition3. Democracy Develops in England4. The Enlightenment and Democratic Revolutions5. The Rise of Islam6. Islam Expands7. Ottoman Empire Expands8. The Mongols9. The Byzantine Empire10. Early Russia11. German Kingdoms United12. Feudalism and Manorialism13. The Middle Ages14. Chan
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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A Collection of Creation Myths with Student Response Handout
I've put together a collection of creation myths from a variety of civilizations around the world, as well as created a handout for students to complete in groups. There are many creation myths out there, and some civilizations have multiple myths to explain their existence.
These, I've gathered and used over the years, and have modified the wording on some to improve clarity for students:
Australian Aborigine
Chinese
Indian (Hindu)
Inuit
Japanese
Modern
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9th - 12th
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Are You A Humanist? Are You a Renaissance Man/Woman? 2 Quizzes
In this worksheet, students will read statements about humanism and Renaissance men/women and check whether this fits with their personality. Then, they add up their points and see who they would have been if placed back in history.
This activity can be paired with a writing assignment or great class discussion.
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6th - 12th
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Defining Terrorism Scenarios
These handouts can be used in conjunction with my free "Defining Terrorism" PowerPoint to guide students through a series of scenarios as they discuss in groups whether terrorism has occurred. The scenarios all describe historical events, but specific names have been replaced with vague titles in order to prevent any preconceived notions. After the small group discussions, students share their findings with the whole class. Then, the history behind the scenarios is revealed, and students discuss
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7th - 12th
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Paperclips Holocaust Movie Documentary Study Guide Worksheet
Study questions to go with Paperclips, Holocaust Movie
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8th - 12th
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Comprehension Questions for the Christmas movie Joyeux Noel
This worksheet was created to accompany a viewing of the French film "Joyeux Noël." The film is about the World War I Christmas Truce of 1914. It is a great film to show before the holidays that is in the target language, is culturally relevant and that is cross-curricular (great for history and German classes as well)! The worksheet includes 23 comprehension questions that cover the entire movie. The questions are in English and can be used for other subjects, too!
If you are interested in
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Rock, Paper, Scissors....Capitalism! Simulation
This fun and super simple rock, paper, scissors game will have your students laughing, playing, and learning about capitalism. Economic concepts are always hard to grasp, so the best way is for students to feel it! They can do this by adding small prizes, adapting the game of rock, paper, scissors, and reflecting about who is able to earn more or less during the game. This resource gives you the full handout, game organizer, and a teacher guide with clear, step by step directions and suggestions
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9th - 12th
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Oversimplified -Cold War Part 1 and Part 2
This is a great way to get students into the Cold War either as a review or an opening. This video is in cartoon form and is able to keep students attention. I use all of these in my own classroom and the students always ask if there are any more to watch. I have provided questions, a political cartoon and an answer key.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Oversimplified Video Questions and Answers US History Bundle
Maya, Aztecs, and Inca Lesson Plan: Article + Chart
This is a 3 and a half page long article over the Maya, Aztec, and the Inca Civilizations. A 2 page chart with guiding questions is also included for students to fill out as they read. For each civilization, the article covers:
1. Origins
2. Influences from prior civilizations
3. Agriculture, Economy, and Society
4. Scientific and Mathematical Achievements.
For Texas teachers, this article and chart directly addresses the following TEKs:
WH6 History. The student understands the characterist
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8th - 12th
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Ancient India: The Caste System Activity
Have your students learn about the Caste System in India from a historical and MODERN DAY perspective!This lesson combines history with REAL WORLD learning to show students that HISTORY MATTERS! Have your students do an introductory image paired reading that explains what the caste system is and how it began. Then move on to a GROUP WORK activity where students read a FASCINATING NONFICTION ARTICLE that shows how the caste system still affects India today! Your students will be STUNNED and INT
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7th - 12th
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"Marie Antoinette" Movie Study Guide Questions
This is a study guide to aid students while taking notes during a showing of the Sofia Coppola movie "Marie Antoinette". I use this in my World History class when teaching about the French Revolution. The students love the movie because it has actors they recognize. The girls especially relate to Marie Antoinette, who, at the beginning, was a teenage girl not much different from them. It is 123 mins. and is rated PG-13. It definitely shows the decadence of Versaille leading up to the revolution,
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9th - 12th
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"Swing Kids" movie study guide
This is a 30 question study guide for the movie "Swing Kids." I use it in my World History class to help the students understand the rise of the Nazis, and how they could have seemed appealing to the people of Germany in 1939. Leads to discussions about indoctrination, power, and ethics. The kids can relate because it is about a group of rebellious teenagers faced with the decision to either stand up for their beliefs or to join the Nazi's Hitler Youth. Stars Christian Bale, Robert Sean Leonard,
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Introduction to World War I Map Activity
PRE UNIT ACTIVITY!!! WWIThis worksheet has a map of Europe during World War I. It directs students to label and color the Allied & Central Powers, along with the neutral countries. Once students complete the map, they can answer a culminating question at the bottom of the worksheet to assess their map reading skills.Get's the students familiar with European countries and the "sides" they were on during the war. It makes notice of neutral countries who were stuck in the middle! Great one day
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9th - 12th
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Hernan Cortes Hero or Villain? Aztec Conquest
This lesson comes with three primary sources that explore how Hernan Cortes could have been seen as a hero or a villain. After reading the primary sources students will decide if Hernan Cortes was a hero or a villain? They will then write an essay defending their answer based on what they have read.
This lesson comes with three primary source readings, a guide on how to write a five paragraph essay, a rubric, and sentence starters for struggling writers.
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7th - 12th
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