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Free 8th grade world history resources for Microsoft Word
The Holocaust Reading or Stations Activity: Multiple-Formats
This item has 6 reading sections or cards covering different aspects of the Holocaust. There are questions for the students to answer as they read each section and an answer key is provided.Topics:Anti-Semitism in Germany in the 1930sThe Wannsee ConferenceGhettosDachau and Concentration CampsAuschwitzDeath MarchesI have it in multiple formats so you can utilize a version that works for your classroom (Microsoft Word & Google Docs).The link to Google Versions is in the key section of the Mic
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â World War II Unit Bundle: PPT, Activities, Readings, Video Guides, & More.
3-2-1 Exit Ticket
Simple yet effective exit ticket. I use this activity daily as a quick check to see how well my students grasped the lesson.
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4th - 12th
Why Study History? - Guided Reading Activity - Great Introduction to History!
This activity is a wonderful introduction to the study of history. It provides 4 key reasons it is vital to study history. The worksheet is designed to be engaging and help students realize history is fun! The four reasons to study history are listed with a brief student friendly description for each one. Each reason to study history also has a short response question. The questions are designed to create class discussions and guide students to the realization that history is fun and import
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4th - 12th
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Ancient Rome Timeline Worksheet - NO PREP
Directions for students to create a timeline based on Ancient Rome, emphasizing the changes from a monarchy to a republic to an empire. Includes a student handout (worksheet) for students to complete and a teacher answer key. The student handout has content about Ancient Rome included on it. The handout can be used without any preparation. This handout gives students directions to create and correctly label a timeline based on Ancient Rome from 800 BC to 1400 AD. Then students are asked qu
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6th - 10th
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Causes of WWII Worksheet
This worksheet focuses on the events that led up to World War II. It provides a page of background information with some key terms in bold. There is also a series of comprehension questions related to the provided background information. Questions include:-Fill-in-the-blanks-True/false-Short answerAn answer key is provided for easy grading.If you like this, check out these other products by 2nd Chance Works:-George Washington Activities-Legislative Branch Worksheets-Executive Branch Worksheet
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8th - 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
High School US History Timeline Handout
UPDATED through 2016! This EDITABLE handout is a timeline that lists all the key events of US History from 1877-Present. Great for end of year review OR beginning of the year overview. Editable Word Doc so you can add or subtract events, people and terms as needed!Great for STAAR prep, EOC Prep, Final Exam Prep, and Test ReviewHow to get TpT credit to use on future purchases:Leave feedback on each purchase! Beside your downloads on your My Purchases page you'll see a Provide Feedback button.
Grades:
8th - 12th
World War One Map Activity
To be used with:World War One (WWI) Map Activity - Easy, Fun, Engaging, Interactive 22-slide PPThttp://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/World-War-One-WWI-Map-Activity-Easy-Fun-Engaging-Interactive-22-slide-PPT-974613
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8th - 11th
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Also included in:Â World War One (WWI) "EVERYTHING BUT THE KITCHEN SINK" Massive Bundle
End of Quarter or Semester Reflection Freebie
At the end of each quarter or term, it is important for students to have the opportunity to reflect on their failures, successes, and set new goals for the coming months. This simple, yet effective, activity allows students to write tangible and achievable goals while identifying areas of weakness or need. After students fill this out, I have individual face-to-face conferences with them. We add this sheet to a growing folder, review goals and 'mini goals' that include attainable steps, and revi
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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World War II Map Activity
This map activity has students label and color the Axis and Allied powers, as well as match the leader with their country.
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5th - 10th
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Medieval Manor Life Webquest
From History Ninja, students will explore life in a typical medieval European manor through an investigative online quest. Students will learn about the various buildings, activities, people, and vocabulary of manor life using an interactive website based on an actual primary source diary. Questions have headings to guide and focus the students' explorations. This activity utilizes Word so you can alter the pages to your students' specific needs. This assignment can be done in a computer lab
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5th - 10th
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Columbian Exchange Reading Comprehension
The following is a reading comprehension on the Columbian Exchange. It would be best used in a middle school classroom but could be adapted to meet the needs of high school classroom as well. The reading does a nice job of introducing the topic and helping students apply it to their lives. It also includes several short answer style questions. The questions were created to help students think critically and use details from the text to prove their answers. The reading be used as an in clas
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7th - 9th
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Ancient Egypt Timeline Activity
This activity has students create a timeline covering the history of Ancient Egypt and asks them to color-code the major historical periods as well as mark significant events in Ancient Egyptian history. Reflection questions are included for after students complete the timeline.
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6th - 8th
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Holocaust Photo Analysis
VA SOL USII.7. In this activity, students analyze several photographs from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. These pictures are evidence of what happened to Jews in Europe before, during, and after World War II.
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6th - 8th
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Name 5 Oceans Geography Classroom Activity Map Worksheet 1st-4th Grade
This is the perfect classroom activity for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Grade students who are learning where the different oceans are. This five question geography worksheet has them finding and naming the different oceans of the world.
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Global/U.S. - Maps Databank - South/Latin America
39 pages of maps related to the continent of South America / Latin America region. This databank of maps can be used for a variety of purposes depending on your lesson. Some examples of the types of maps included (but not limited to) are:- Political maps- Physical maps- Blank political maps- Vegetation Zone maps- Climate maps- Precipitation Rate maps- Satellite maps- Economic maps- Wealth / GDP maps- Resource / Land Use maps- Religion / language / ethnicity maps- Population density maps- Flag ma
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Ancient India - Drawing Conclusions Activity
This is a 1 page worksheet that asks students to draw conclusions about evidence found at an ancient site in India.
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6th - 10th
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Debate Prep Worksheet
Prepare students to debate through this organizer that allows them to
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Grades:
5th - 12th
Ancient Mesopotamia Map Practice
Good tool for middle school students to use when learning about Ancient Mesopotamia and the Fertile Crescent.
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6th - 8th
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Map of Ancient Israel
A blank map of the land of the Ancient Israelite's that spans from the Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf. This map is great for students to practice identifying key places that shaped the lives of the Ancient Israelite's. These particular questions were created with a 7th grade Ancient Israelite unit in mind.
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6th - 9th
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Global/U.S. - Maps Databank - Europe
98 pages of maps related to the continent of Europe. This databank of maps can be used for a variety of purposes depending on your lesson. Some examples of the types of maps included (but not limited to) are:- Political maps- Physical maps- Blank political maps- Vegetation Zone maps- Climate maps- Precipitation Rate maps- Satellite maps- Economic maps- Wealth / GDP maps- Resource / Land Use maps- Religion / language / ethnicity maps- Population density maps- Flag maps- Historical maps related to
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Cold War Student Performances
This assignment will have every student in your class reading, writing, and performing the events of the Cold War. The assignment includes detailed directions/expectations, questions for all students to answer, particular group questions, and the readings necessary for success. The first six pages is the packet each student will receive. The following 16 pages are the readings/pictures for the individual eight groups.
For this interactive assignment, break your class into eight groups. Each gr
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8th - 12th
Zimmerman Decoded Activity; World War I
This activity is centered around a review. Students must answer questions correctly in order to find the letters that will decode the Zimmerman Telegram intercepted by British Intelligence during The Great War.Special Note:1. The Zimmerman Telegram has been re-written for this activity to make it more easily understood for Middle/High School students.2. Questions can be re-written to match your lesson or left how I have them. Just make sure to not change the answer letter (if the answer to num
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6th - 10th
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Mathematician Internet Scavenger Hunt
Includes:Detailed introduction directions (takes about 8 minutes) to get students started on assignmentStudent directions and worksheet to fill in answers on scavenger huntAddress to website to find everything on scavenger huntAnswer key
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5th - 9th
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