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World history Common Core RI.8.2 handouts
Ancient Greece Stations, Parthenon Accordion Book, Ancient Greece Activities
This resource contains six ancient Greece learning stations that students can rotate through in small groups. Each learning station (or center) is designed to give students engaging and exciting learning experiences to practice, enrich, review, and enhance their learning. Students will visit each station with a small group and complete ancient Greece activities. Here’s the fun part! During the learning stations, students will create an accordion book to showcase their learning. They’ll “build” f
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5th - 8th
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Age of Exploration Stations Activity for Age of Explorers Christopher Columbus
In this Age of Exploration Scavenger Hunt activity, students complete a six-step organizer as they navigate around the room to learn about the explorers involved in the Age of Exploration. The 6 tasks can also be completed as a group or individual assignment instead of a scavenger hunt! Or, you can enjoy this best-selling product in the new Google 1:1 compatible version!☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my Renaissance activities unit located here bundle!Stud
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5th - 8th
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Ancient China Dynasties Activity | Han, Qin, Zhou, Shang, Tang in Ancient China
This engaging activity on Ancient China Dynasties teaches the major contributions of the Shang, Zhou, Qin, Shang, and Tang dynasties in an engaging and informative way. In this China resource, student groups work together to fill out a graphic organizer timeline that shows these major dynasties of Ancient China. This lesson includes student-friendly text for each of the dynasties and a large graphic organizer for their team to record their information! ☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a hug
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5th - 9th
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Crusades Stations Activity | Teach Impact of the Crusades, Jerusalem, Causes
In this Crusades stations student activity, students understand the Crusades in the Middle Ages from the significance of Jerusalem to modern conflict in the region still today. Included are SIX STATIONS of student-friendly text and review questions for each section. Students learn the importance of Jerusalem to all three faiths, the events that led to Pope Urban's call to war, the first three Crusades, the overall impact of the wars, and life in the region today to show how religious violence o
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5th - 8th
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Medieval Feudal Japan Unit Activities | 6 Feudal Japan Activities
In this Medieval Feudal Japan Unit Bundle, you receive six best-selling, Google 1:1 ready resources to teach Medieval Japan, the rise of Feudalism, Samurai, Shogun, life in Medieval Japan, and much more! This unit bundle is priced to save you considerably over purchasing each resource separately!The six lessons included in the Medieval Japan Unit Bundle are:✔ 1.) Analyzing Japan's History: An introductory time-lining activity!✔ 2.) Japanese Feudalism in the Middle Ages: Students explore 5 firs
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Middle Ages Bundle | Medieval Europe and Japan | Medieval Times Bundle
Agricultural Revolution, Paleolithic & Neolithic Diet Early Man Menu Activity
In this Agricultural Revolution and Early Man menu activity, students learn about the diets of Paleolithic and Neolithic humans, as well as the Agricultural Revolution and how it changed everyday society. Students read an engaging two-page text/graphic organizer regarding the food, lifestyle, and eating habits of Paleolithic and Neolithic humans, then answer an overarching question focused on the change brought on by the Agricultural Revolution. Students then analyze a variety of fictional din
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5th - 8th
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Ancient China Philosophies Activity | Confucianism Daoism Legalism Activity
In this high-interest activity on Ancient China Philosophies, student engagement is driven by learning, drawing, and researching about one of three major Chinese philosophies, Confucianism, Taoism, and Legalism. ☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my Ancient China activities unit located here bundle!Students will divide up roles, and one student will be the Historian, in charge of creating an outline for the team (handout with directions for students included)
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5th - 9th
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Greek Mythology Unit - Gods and Goddesses of Greece - Greek Mythology Projects
This Greek Mythology unit resource contains 80 pages of Greek Mythology projects and activities about the Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Greece. Perfect for your upcoming Ancient Greece unit, Greece Mythology Unit, or Ancient Civilizations Unit, this classroom tested package contains detailed handouts, graphic organizers, foldables, templates, activities, and instructions. Many of these activities would make great additions to an Ancient Greece Interactive Notebook.✅Be sure to click on the previ
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5th - 8th
West Africa Empires Web Quest! Ghana, Mali, Songhai, Mansa Musa, Salt Gold Trade
West Africa Empires Web Quest! Ghana, Mali, Songhai, Mansa Musa, Salt Gold Trade!This West Africa lesson is included in the larger unit on Islam and West Africa, located here:Islam and West Africa Unit Bundle!Purchase this and save significantly!--------------In this highly-engaging web quest on West Africa, students investigate the West African Empires of Axum, Ghana, Mali, and Songhai, as well as the impact and legacy of Mansa Musa and the Salt and Gold Trade that popularized West Africa.Sever
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4th - 8th
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Comparing the Declaration of Independence & Declaration of the Rights of Man
This activity comparing the Declaration of Independence and Declaration of the Rights of Man is a fantastic higher-level-thinking worksheet for US History or World History. Excerpts from both America's Declaration of Independence and the French Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen are included. After reading the selections from each document, students fill-in a Venn Diagram of similarities and differences they recognized, then answer a set of analysis questions to get them thinking about
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7th - 11th
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Medieval Japan Culture Stations Activity | 10 Stations on Feudal Japan Culture!
Medieval Japan Culture: Explore 10 areas of Japan culture in Middle Ages!This Life in Medieval Japan lesson is included in the larger Medieval Japan unit, located here:Medieval Japan: A Unit Plan! 6 Engaging Lessons to Teach Japan's Middle Ages!Buy the unit and save 20%!-----------------------------------------------In this highly-engaging Life in Medieval Japan activity, students navigate throughout the classroom to learn about Japan in the Middle Ages. Students visit 10 different exhibits th
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5th - 8th
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Graphic Organizers for Middle School Social Studies Interactive Notebooks
This Social Studies Interactive Notebook for Middle School package contains 50 pages of graphic organizers for history including templates, foldables, and printables to help make Interactive Social Studies Notebooks exciting and engaging! These Social Studies graphic organizers encourage deep thinking and creativity and are perfect for middle school social studies and upper elementary social studies.✅No teacher prep needed - simply print and use!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Over 300 Five Star Reviews!Interactive Notebo
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4th - 8th
Feudal Japan in the Middle Ages: Students explore first person accounts!
Feudal Japan in the Middle Ages: Students explore first person accounts!This Feudal Japan lesson is included in the larger Medieval Japan unit, located here:Medieval Japan: A Unit Plan! 4 Engaging Lessons to Teach Japan's Middle Ages!Buy the unit and save 20%!-----------------------------------------------In this highly-engaging Feudal Japan lesson, students learn by reading first-person perspectives of members from the feudal pyramid. Students become either an emperor, shogun, daimyo, samurai
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5th - 8th
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Ancient Civilizations: Differentiated Passages Bundle
Ancient Civilizations Differentiated Passages BundlePrintable + Digital Paperless Versions IncludedWith this resource, students will learn about the ancient civilizations through present day by reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. There are 98 original reading passages included on 5 reading levels covering grades 3-8, totaling 490 passages. Questions (as well as answer keys) aligned to Common Core State Standards are included for each passage. Students can respond to these
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3rd - 8th
Catholic Church Hierarchy & the Powers of the Church! Fun Graphic Organizer!
In this highly engaging Catholic Church Hierarchy lesson, students are introduced to the hierarchy of the Catholic Church and the powers the church had over its followers! Students fill out an engaging worksheet - where they complete a hierarchy pyramid - from the accompanying video clip! Students learn the roles of the Pope, the Cardinals, Archbishops, Bishops, and Parish Priests. Students are also introduced to a diocese, an archdiocese, heresy, clergy, and excommunication!This Middle Ages
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5th - 8th
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Ancient India: Eightfold Path & Four Noble Truths: Buddhism Reading Activities
This lesson contains a skills guide on the Eightfold Path and the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism, from ancient India. It is a good opportunity for students to learn about the details of Buddhism, share their own opinions, and initiate a meaningful classroom discussion.Updated November 2023 to include a Power Point!--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!$$ Money-Saving BundlesAncient India Unit - Bundle of 25 LessonsAncient
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Ancient India Unit: Bundle of 25 Lessons: Reading Passages + Activities
Comparing Confucianism, Taoism, & Legalism! Common Core Primary Source Analysis!
In this highly engaging Confucianism, Taoism, & Legalism resource activity, students work in pairs or in small groups to analyze three primary sources - one from Confucius, one from Laozi (Lao Tzu), and the third from Han Feizi! ☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my Ancient China activities unit located here bundle!In analyzing these sources, students will understand the major components of Confucianism, Taoism (Daoism), and Legalism! In the end, student
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5th - 8th
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Aztec Empire - Geography, Tenochtitlan, Settlements, Ceremonies, Sacrifices
In this lesson students will learn about the geography of the Aztec Empire, where they settled, the famed city of Tenochtitlan, as well as why they settled where they did and their sacrificial ceremonies. Throughout the lesson there are articles, graphics, a map, illustrations, a writing prompt to start the lesson and comprehension question for students to complete in writing.--> Want all of my other ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!$$
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6th - 10th
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Olmecs, Aztecs & Mayans: 3 Lesson Mini Unit Bundle: Reading Passages, Activities
This is a mini bundle of 3 Mesoamerica Lessons. They include the Olmecs; the Aztecs and the Mayans. Each lesson includes a do now/writing prompt, maps, pictures and comprehension questions for students to answer. This is a collection of my 3 lesson mini unit on the Olmecs, Aztecs and Mayans. A more detailed description of each can be found with the individual product.
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6th - 10th
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Vikings: Mini Bundle of Lessons: Reading Passages + Comprehension Activities
This is a mini bundle of 3 Viking Lessons. They include Vikings: The Origins, Raiders & Geography: Reading Passages + Activities; Vikings Lifestyles (How They Lived and Died); Vikings: Warfare and the Berserkers. Each lesson includes a do now/writing prompt, maps, pictures and comprehension questions for students to answer. This is a collection of my 3 lesson mini unit on the Vikings. A more detailed description of each can be found with the individual product.UPDATED: August 2023 with PDF v
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6th - 10th
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Analyzing Japan's History: An introductory time-lining activity over Japan!
Analyzing Japan's History: An introductory time-lining activity over Japan's history!This Japanese time-lining activity is included in the larger Medieval Japan unit, located here:Medieval Japan: A Unit Plan! 4 Engaging Lessons to Teach Japan's Middle Ages!Buy the unit and save 20%!-----------------------------------------------In this highly-engaging Japanese time-lining activity, students analyze a timeline that outlines the 14 periods in Japanese history! Students observe events, make assum
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5th - 8th
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History of Cinco de Mayo Reading Activity and Worksheet
This Cinco de Mayo history reading and worksheet is a great resource for your history or geography classroom. Many people mistakenly believe that Cinco de Mayo is Mexico's independence day. This fantastic Common Core-aligned reading is perfect for a quick lesson on the real history of Cinco de Mayo! Included in the download is a one page article on the history of Cinco de Mayo, from Mexico's victory over France in the 1862 Battle of Puebla, through to how and where the holiday is celebrated toda
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6th - 9th
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World War 2 Mexican-American Story: The Pied Piper of Saipan
This reading activity for World War 2 tells the heroic story of a Mexican-American Marine known as the "Pied Piper of Saipan." It's one of my favorite stories from US History and a perfect resource for your classroom during your WW2 unit! This brave soldier overcame growing up in poverty during the Great Depression, gang membership, and having his foster family sent to a Japanese internment camp. He went on to become a Silver Star recipient for encouraging over 1,500 Japanese soldiers to surrend
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7th - 11th
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Landmarks of South America: Geography: Reading Passages + Activities
This activity includes 8 different landmarks that are found across South America, including Machu Picchu, the Galapagos Islands, etc. For each, there is a picture and an accompanying description. Also included is a writing prompt to start the class for students, map of South America with questions included, discussion questions in relation to the landmarks and a word search.Check out my other continent related products!Geography Unit Bundle: Earth, Pangea, North & South America, Asia, Arctic
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6th - 10th
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