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Free high school british history worksheets
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
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 Titanic - Inside the Ship
Please enjoy these free product to teach students about the different facilities offered to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd class passengers on the Titanic. Included in the zip file are worksheets containing readings, instructions, booklet pages, image sheets, and a PowerPoint presentation.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------These materials are part of a larger unit on the story of the Titanic available at the link below:Titanic - C
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7th - 12th
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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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4 M.A.I.N. Causes of WW1 WebQuest (Standard Version)
The 4 M.A.I.N. Causes of WW1 WebQuest (Standard Version) - This 5 page teaching resource consists of a webquest that covers the four main longterm causes of World War One (WWI). The webquest comprises of 5 worksheets, which contain 24 questions, as well as 4 jigsaw puzzles (with secret watermarks) and an online quiz (requiring a pass of 70% to reveal a secret phrase). Students will study an overview of the 4 main longterm causes of World War One, as well as the main immediate causes of the First
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7th - 12th
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Events Leading to the American Revolution - Two Perspectives Chart
The American colonists and the British looked at everything differently: taxes, battles, laws, etc. It is important for students to see why both perspectives of the events that surrounded America in the 1700s. Students will explain how each side felt about the events that led to the American Revolutionary war in a chart.
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4th - 10th
FREE Magna Carta Video Worksheet for Horrible Histories "Magna Carta 800 Years"
FREE Worksheet to go with the video, which is available for free on YouTube. 18 free-response questions, critical thinking task, extended learning opportunities, lots of lesson plan ideas with different ways to use the worksheet in class!A FUN, FREE MAGNA CARTA VIDEO LESSON:Good teachers have long known the value of repetition to promote learning -- these days, it's often called spiral review -- but with modern technology, it can be a really enjoyable class activity! Short, fun videos provide te
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7th - 10th
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13 Colonies Research Sheet and Web Quest
The purpose of this assignment is to have students research life in one of the 13 colonies during colonial America. They are given digital resources in order to extract information from text and then are expected to put that information into their own words using complete sentences.At the end of the lesson, students should practice creating citations either using a manual or a digital resources that helps them learn to create citations. I recommend Noodletools, which is a platform I've used for
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4th - 10th
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Industrial Revolution (Inventions and Innovations)
This set of resources was created for Ks3 and more specifically for year 8. It follows the National curriculum in England.The lesson is about the Inventions (Inventors) and Innovations of Industrial Revolution.In this set of resources you can find:- a well prepared ppt presentation,- a sorting the cards activity- many ppt activities/questions- a filling the gaps activity- and a table to be completed after the lesson (it can be used as a plenary) Just set up the ppt presentation and let the stude
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6th - 10th
Industrial Revolution Inventions Worksheet
This is a great study project on the industrial revolution! It can be done individually, in groups, or as a gallery walk. It was designed for 10th grade Global Studies, but could be used roughly from 8th to 10th grade.
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8th - 10th
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FREE - Guy Fawkes Night (Bonfire Night) - British Festival Reading Lesson
FREE Reading lesson with Full lesson plan. Work with your students to learn about the foiling of the Gunpowder Plot and it's annual celebration. It contains pre-reading activities, a reading, synonym match, comprehension check & discussion starters. The Gunpowder Plot: On November 5th, 1602, Guy Fawkes and his co-conspirators were arrested trying to plant explosives under the Houses of Parliament and blow up King James I and the House of Lords. The foiling of this plot is celebrated to
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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AP World History SAQ Practice, Opium War and British Imperialism
This short SAQ exercise attached is formatted exactly as if it were an SAQ from the AP World History exam. It asks students to analyze a portion of the chilly 1793 response from the Chinese Qianlong Emperor to his British opposite, George III, when the latter requested trading rights in China. The letter--and the animosity it fostered--encouraged hostility between the British and the Chinese and led directly to the outbreak of the Opium War.
The exercise contains historical context as well as
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10th - 12th
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What Do You Know About the Industrial Revolution: 1st Day of Unit Activity
This is a simple in-class activity for students on the first day of a new unit. I have a sheet with 4 sections and under each section are some questions to try to jog their memory so they can see what they know about the Industrial Revolution and the political and economic philosophies before we cover anything in class. After they fill out their sheet (I have them do it with a partner), I then write items on the board that they have written down to help the whole class remember things or to enco
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8th - 12th
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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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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
European Empires Map Study Worksheet - England, France, Spain, Russia, Ottomans
FREE Map Study! From the 16th to 18th century, European empires continued to expand in both Europe itself and around the world. Neighbouring empires like Russia and the Ottoman Empire posed a significant threat to European nations. Much change would occur during this time that contributed to the development of the West. Part of a complete course on World History!Product Details: Two Page Worksheet - Students view YouTube videos and various maps and then complete analysis questions. In addition
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9th - 12th
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Residential Schools In Parliament - What Politicians Have Said + Letter Writing
If you're downloading this resource, you know what Canadian Residential Schools are. This resource has a collection of letters or statements made by prime ministers since John A. MacDonald regarding the implementation of residential schools. There are also a few videos and a letter activity at the end. I hope you can use this in your classroom!FREEBIE LINKSÂ Timeline Chronicles - Middle School Historic Event GuideSpelling Bee 101Middle School Creative Writing PromptsMultiply Your Way to The Top!
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6th - 10th
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Can spooky stories engage people with history and heritage?
Suitable for 14-19-year olds (secondary and high schools, and college), this article and accompanying activity sheet can be used in the classroom, creative clubs and at home. This resource links to Grade 9-10 and Grade 11-12 history and English literature. It can also be used as a careers resource and links to Gatsby Benchmarks (UK): Gatsby Benchmark 2: Learning from career and labour market information Gatsby Benchmark 4: Linking curriculum learning to careers • This teaching resource explains
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9th - 12th
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The Muppet Christmas Carol: Connections to the Industrial Revolution
This set of 10 comprehension questions makes curricular connections between the Muppet Christmas Carol movie and the Industrial Revolution. It includes a differentiated version in multiple choice format, and keys for both versions of the worksheet.
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9th - 12th
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Medieval Europe - Who should rule England? Slides, printable-digital worksheet
A no prep fun and engaging for middle and high school grade students of history not he events of England in 1066. Develops students research and summarising skills with online notes. first introduce the topic with a short focused slide deck on the topic on Medieval Europe History. I would suggest enlarging the document to A3.Resources:PPT slide to introduce the topicPrintable WorksheetDigital worksheet versionOnline link to research notesA research task on the different claims to the English t
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5th - 9th
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Magna Carta Translations and Interpretations
The Magna Carta is one of the great documents of history. In this file your students can read the Magna Carta and answer a few questions about several of the clauses. Vocabulary words are highlighted within each clause for the students to define. This file contains both the Word and PDF formats of the following:
* Full English translation of the 1215 Magna Carta
* Translation and Question boxes for your students to answer.
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7th - 12th
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Innovations of the Agricultural Revolution: Enclosure Movement
Adapted from New York State standards a reading/viewing/question and answer worksheet for students.Focus is on Historical Circumstances of Great Britain's Industrial Revolution.
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10th
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Also included in:Â The Industrial Revolution
The Geographic Context of the Industrial Revolution.
Adapted from New York State standards a reading/viewing/question and answer worksheet for students. Focus is on Historical Circumstances of Great Britain's Industrial Revolution.
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10th
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Also included in:Â The Industrial Revolution
Fill-in Shakespeare Quotes: Famous Phrases
Students may not realize how often, when they speak or write, that they may be quoting Shakespeare! Even if students don't use these phrases often, they still may be familiar with the phrases and should be interested to find out that Shakespeare isn't so old-fashioned after all! Use as a fun extra credit, webquest project, or partner/team competition!
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9th - 12th
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