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World history Common Core RI.8.2 resources for homeschool
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:Â Middle Ages Bundle | Medieval Europe and Japan | Medieval Times Bundle
Ancient India Unit Plan | 9 Engaging, Student-Centered Ancient India Activities
Ancient Civilizations India Unit: 9 hands-on, engaging activities to teach Ancient India!In the Ancient India Unit, you will receive 9 highly-engaging, hands-on, and Google 1:1 compatible lessons to teach your students all about Ancient India. This bundle saves you almost 30% instead of buying each activity separate!This Ancient India Unit Bundle includes:✔ 1.) Indus River Valley Civilization Activity | Ancient India Mohenjo-Daro Harappa✔ 2.) Indian Caste System Activity | Reading + Caste Syste
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5th - 8th
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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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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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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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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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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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R&B (Rhythm & Blues): An engaging Music History PPT (links, handouts & more)
***GOOGLE COMPATIBLE*** 1) Drag and Drop the Word Doc or PowerPoint into Google Drive2) Then Go to "FILE", and SAVE AS "GOOGLE SLIDES" or "GOOGLE DOCS"***Updated to add new slides and tie content directly to the R&B Family Feud review game***Updated with several new slides added (now with 25 genre-specific slides and 15 universal slides used with every genre)***Updated to include teacher directions for each slideThere are 20 Genres to choose from on over 400 beautifully designed slides inclu
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3rd - 12th
Also included in:Â All 20 comprehensive & engaging Music History PPTs (links, handouts & more)
The Gods & Goddesses of Ancient Egypt: Reading Passages, Comprehension, Religion
This lesson introduces students to religion, the afterlife and the Gods that have come to define ancient Egypt. Students are introduced to the above, as well as 5 of the more prominent Gods of ancient Egypt, as well as what was expected of people to be rewarded with a positive afterlife.Updated December 2023 to include a PDF version!Updated November 2023 to include a PowerPoint!--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!$$ Mon
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6th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Civilizations Bundle: Egypt, Rome, Greece: Comprehension Activities
Comparing Feudalism in Europe and Japan: A Self-Directed Learning Activity!
Comparing Feudalism in Europe and Japan: A Self-Directed Learning Activity!This Feudalism lesson is included in the larger Medieval Japan unit, located here:Medieval Japan: A Unit Plan! 4 Engaging Lessons to Teach Japan's Middle Ages!Buy the unit and save 20%!-----------------------------------------------In this highly-engaging Feudalism activity, students navigate throughout the room to uncover details at 7 different stations about the similarities and differences between European and Japane
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5th - 8th
Ancient India: Eightfold Path & Four Noble Truths: Buddhism Reading Activities
This lesson contains a skills guide on the Eightfold Path and the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism, from ancient India. It is a good opportunity for students to learn about the details of Buddhism, share their own opinions, and initiate a meaningful classroom discussion.Updated November 2023 to include a Power Point!--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!$$ Money-Saving BundlesAncient India Unit - Bundle of 25 LessonsAncient
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6th - 12th
Also included in:Â Ancient India Unit: Bundle of 25 Lessons: Reading Passages + Activities
Medieval Towns and Guilds Web Quest Lesson! Investigate Guilds & Modern Unions!
Medieval Towns and Guilds Web Quest Lesson! Investigate Guilds & Modern Unions in the Middle Ages! Google 1:1 compatible!This Medieval Towns and Guilds lesson is included in the larger "Middle Ages Unit" located here: Middle Ages Unit: 16 Engaging Lessons to teach the Middle Ages (Medieval Times)!Buy the bundle and save a bundle!---------------------In this engaging, 2-page multimedia web quest, students learn about life in Medieval towns and the growth and power of Medieval guilds. St
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5th - 8th
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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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Berlin Airlift Reading & Worksheet on Uncle Wiggle Wings the Candy Bomber
This heartwarming Cold War reading activity and worksheet tells of American Air Force pilot Gail Halvorsen who flew supplies over Germany during the famous Berlin Airlift of 1948. After the Soviet Union cut off Berlin from West Germany, the US plan to fly in supplies rather than break the blockade famously embarrassed the Soviet Union. This tension eventually led to the building of the Berlin Wall.During his flights, Halvorsen would drop candy out of his plane to the children of Berlin, earning
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7th - 11th
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The Olmec: Mesoamerica: Reading Passages + Comprehension Activities
This is an introductory lesson to the Olmec Empire. Students will read about how and why the Olmec came to settle where they did; how they began to flourish as a civilization; and the influence they had on the Mayan Empire. Throughout the readings, students will complete comprehension questions to determine their level of understanding. Maps of the area the Olmec controlled and pictures of some of their artifacts are included throughout.
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6th - 10th
Anne Frank Book Study - The Diary of a Young Girl - ELA & History - grades 6-12
This can be used as a complete unit study on WW2 and Anne Frank. Links to numerous primary sources that illustrate topics discussed in Anne's diary entriesVocabulary and questions for each diary entryLinks to secondary sources that explain historical events referenced in the bookELA standards such as figurative language, perspective/pov, summarizing, evaluatingHistory standards on WW2 and the HolocaustEven a couple math activities mixed in!This resource is great for ELA classes, History classes,
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6th - 12th
Medieval West Africa - "The Story of Sundiata" - Article, Power Point, Assess.
The illustrated Article and Power Point, "The Story of Sundiata" is an engaging story of the life-altering journey a disabled boy, named Sundiata, undertakes to become a great warrior and eventual ruler of the Empire of Mali. The story, "The Lion King" has many parallels to this story. Ideal for Venn Diagram, T Square, and/or discussion groups. The Story of Sundiata makes a perfect cross-curriculum and/or extension lesson. Great for a discussion centered on whether a griot is a storyteller or
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5th - 9th
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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Cuneiform Bundle: Activities on the Invention of Writing in Mesopotamia
Note: This is the Print/PDF version. We also have a Google Apps/Distance Learning version available by clicking here.This 23-page product is a set of activities for your students to learn about the invention of writing in ancient Mesopotamia. All websites for the online activities and video are provided. Your students will love learning using the internet and watching the cartoon video!This lesson is aligned with standards for history/social sciences at the state and national levels.Included:
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4th - 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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