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The Boston Tea Party, A Play
If you teach about the Road to Revolution in your class, this is a great way to get your students involved and engaged when you reach the Tea Act of 1773 and the Boston Tea Party 1773.Having students reenact history is an excellent way for them to "experience" what events were like. This is a great example. This play was written using eyewitness accounts and other excellent sources including information from the Boston Tea Party museum. If ever in Boston it is a must do! You even get to throw th
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5th - 12th
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Student Play: English Civil War and Glorious Revolution
This fun and exciting play that I wrote for students takes students from the origins of the weaker English Monarchy through the troubles of Charles I, the interregnum under Oliver Cromwell, the Restoration, and the Glorious Revolution using historical information but also fun pop cultural references. I've used this play with my students (revising to keep up with the pop culture) over the last several years, and the kids absolutely love it--and remember the content well. In general, it takes my k
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8th - 12th
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Life in the Middle Colonies, A Play
Here is a skit I use when we are learning about the Middle Colonies in my classroom. It is a great way to enhance any lesson about the Middle Colonies either to introduce some of the characteristics of this region or reinforce what has been taught. All of my skits are written to engage students and get them thinking. Most contain a little bit of humor, as well. This one does. If you'd like to see all of my plays, skits, re-enactments, simulations and other lesson starters please visit my store o
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5th - 12th
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Pride Movie (2014) - Active Learning Tasks Bundle
This bundle of learning tasks is designed to reinforce and stimulate learning through activity. It is a set of ready-to-go worksheets/resources for use with 2014 film set during the UK Miners' Strike. The inclusion of different types of activities is a ploy to appeal to students' different learning styles. The nine resources included are• Detailed Viewing Questions with Answers. Use to ensure students understand the plot, and to help start thinking about character and theme.• Character Matchi
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8th - 10th
Elizabeth: The Golden Age Movie Questions
This assignment is designed for students to complete as they view the movie "Elizabeth: The Golden Age". It includes ten "big picture" questions that students complete as they watch the movie and a follow-up writing prompt requiring students to analyze the bias that is presented in the movie.
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7th - 12th
Life in the New England Colonies, A Play
I love getting my students involved in their learning. I created this play to help teach life in the New England colonies. This is a great enhancement to any lesson about the New England colonies. Included in the play are references to:-subsistence farming-soil conditions in New England (rocky soil)-slavery in New England-Growth of Trade - timber and fishing/whaling industries especially-Town life - schools, green/commons, some trades-Triangular trade-The Navigation Acts-New England colonies ide
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6th - 12th
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Magna Carta, the Great Charter ( a classroom play)
Having my students involved in the learning process in my room is so much fun. Here is a 10-15 minute play to help bring alive history in your classroom!I use the Magna Carta play to help introduce the important topic of the Magna Carta. Currently, I am using this as part of an American History classroom. We are learning about the Roots of Representative Government. Students learn about the "rights" written in the Magna Carta. However, this resource can be used in many different ways with other
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6th - 12th
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Age of Absolutism DBQs
This is a short document-based questions (DBQ) assignment that goes along with a unit on the Age of Absolutism. The DBQ includes five documents and a total of 15 questions that go along with the documents. Students are required to read each document (all are short excerpts) and the analyze the document by answering the questions that go along with it. The DBQ does not include an essay portion, but one could easily be included if a teacher wanted to extend the analysis of the documents.
The
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7th - 12th
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Black Sails (2014-17) Series Viewing Guide: Summary/Vocabulary/Questions/KEY
"Black Sails" is a television series that aired from 2014 to 2017, set in the early 18th century during the Golden Age of Piracy. The show serves as a prequel to Robert Louis Stevenson's classic novel "Treasure Island" and follows the adventures of Captain Flint and his pirate crew as they navigate the dangerous waters of New Providence Island."Black Sails" is rated R for its mature content, including graphic violence, sexual content, nudity, and strong language. These elements may not be suitab
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Industrial Revolution Test (World History)
Industrial Revolution Unit Test / Exam / Assessment provides a variety of 60 multiple choice, matching and true/false questions. Also Included are 2 extended essay response questions.This product is also sold as part of the Industrial Revolution Activity Bundle AND the Industrial Revolution Unit Bundle. Each bundle from High Altitude History saves you 30% off of the retail price! Check them out here:Industrial Revolution Activity BundleIndustrial Revolution Unit Bundle
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Industrial Revolution Unit Bundle (World History)
War of 1812 Primary Sources Worksheet Collection
This activity includes four internet based primary documents on the War of 1812. The websites used are from a great primary source site, the Eye Witness to History site. http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/index.htmlThe following primary source worksheets are included in this collection:War of 1812 Primary Source Worksheet: USS Constitution “Old Ironsides”War of 1812 Primary Source Worksheet: Dolly Madison Flees the White HouseWar of 1812 Primary Source Worksheet: British Burn Washington D.C. 181
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6th - 10th
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The Last of the Mohicans (1992):Movie Viewing Guide:Summary/Vocab/Questions/KEY
The Last of the Mohicans is a historical epic movie set in 1757 during the French and Indian War. It follows the story of Hawkeye (played by Daniel Day-Lewis), a white man who was adopted by the Mohican tribe, and his two Mohican friends, Chingachgook and Uncas. The three men become involved in the conflict between the British and French as they escort the daughters of a British officer, Cora and Alice, to their father's fort. Along the way, they encounter the Huron tribe, who are allied with th
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Captain Horatio Hornblower (1951)Movie Viewing Guide:Summary/Vocab/Questions/KEY
"Captain Horatio Hornblower" (1951) is a swashbuckling adventure film based on C.S. Forester's series of novels about the titular British naval officer. The film stars Gregory Peck as Captain Horatio Hornblower, a skilled and resourceful officer in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars.Setting: The film is set during the early 19th century, amidst the Napoleonic Wars.Mission: Captain Hornblower is tasked with a secret mission to deliver supplies to a Spanish rebel leader, Don Julian Alvarado
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Project British Culture and Politics
This workbook contains a project on British Culture and Politics. It encourages students to discover the system and challenges then to come up with their own party and to get as many votes as they can from their classmates, all based on their ideas and campaign.
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
The King's Daughter (2022) Movie Viewing Guide: Summary/Vocabulary/Questions
"The King's Daughter" is a fantasy-adventure film set in the 17th century, directed by Sean McNamara. The story follows King Louis XIV of France, who seeks the mythical powers of a mermaid in order to prolong his life. He tasks his trusted explorer, Robert Grebe, with the mission to capture a mermaid and harness her powers. However, when Grebe encounters a mermaid named Lenore, he begins to question his mission and develops feelings for her. As Grebe grapples with his loyalty to the king and his
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
RRR (2022) Movie Viewing Guide: Summary/Vocabulary/Questions with KEY
"RRR" is an Indian Telugu-language period action drama film directed by S. S. Rajamouli, released in 2022. The film is set in the 1920s pre-independent era and revolves around the fictional story of two revolutionaries, Alluri Sitarama Raju and Komaram Bheem, who fought against the British Raj and the Nizam of Hyderabad respectively. The title "RRR" represents the initials of the lead characters' names. The film features Ram Charan and Jr. NTR in the lead roles, along with Alia Bhatt and Ajay De
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Mini-Unit: Covid-19 and The Journal of a Plague Year by Daniel Defoe
In this short unit of study students will research the great plague of 1665, read excerpts from the text, The Journal of a Plague Year by Daniel Defoe and emulate Defoe’s style to create your own The Journal of 2020 to serve as a primary source of your experience with Covid-19. Perfect for high school. This mini-unit includes:Plague background and questionsDiscussion question5 Excerpts from DefoeResponse questionsPrimary source assignment sheetStudent sampleDrafting steps sheetRubric for gradin
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Persuasive Essay: Case For and Against English Child Labor in Industrial Rev
I have included all materials needed for a unit on the Industrial Revolution that culminates with a 2-3 page essay, or a timed DBQ if you teach AP European History. This is a great tool to get students to work with primary sources to develop their writing skills. This expository essay has students look at 5 different primary source accounts of child labor from England during the time of the Industrial Revolution. The are challenged to present both the positive (pros) and negative (cons) side of
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9th - 11th, Adult Education
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Blast From The Past (1999) Movie Viewing Guide: Summary/Questions with KEY
"Blast from the Past" (1999) is a comedy film directed by Hugh Wilson. It follows the story of a young man named Adam Webber (played by Brendan Fraser) who has spent his entire life in a bomb shelter with his eccentric parents, Calvin (played by Christopher Walken) and Helen (played by Sissy Spacek). Adam's parents mistakenly believe that a nuclear disaster has occurred, leading them to shelter underground in the early 1960s. However, when Adam ventures into the outside world for the first time
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Remains of the Day (1993) Movie Viewing Guide:Summary/Questions with KEY
"Remains of the Day" is a 1993 film directed by James Ivory, based on the novel by Kazuo Ishiguro. The story follows Stevens, a butler who served at Darlington Hall, a grand British estate, during the interwar period. As Stevens embarks on a journey to visit the former housekeeper, Miss Kenton, he reflects on his life and the choices he made. Through a series of flashbacks, the film explores themes of duty, loyalty, and unrequited love, revealing the emotional and moral complexities of Stevens'
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The King's Man (2022) Movie Viewing Guide: Summary/Vocabulary/Questions W/KEY
"The King's Man" is a 2022 action-adventure film directed by Matthew Vaughn. Serving as a prequel to the "Kingsman" film series, it explores the origins of the secret intelligence agency. Set against the backdrop of World War I, the film follows a group of elite agents who must race against time to stop a ruthless cabal of historical figures from orchestrating a global conflict that could change the course of history. With a blend of historical intrigue, espionage, and high-octane action, "The K
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: British History Movie & Documentary Viewing Guide BUNDLE
Road to Revolution Song Project
One of my absolute favorite projects. THE STUDENTS LOVE IT!
Objective: Students learn about the events leading up to the American Revolution including the Pontiac's War (Pontiac's Rebellion), Proclamation of 1763, Sugar Act, Stamp Act, Quartering Act, Townshend Acts, Boston Massacre, Tea Act, Boston Tea Party and Coercive Acts (Intolerable Acts).
Students have an opportunity to show their understanding through song writing and performance. I always offer a "rap" option to those who don't wa
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
1776 (1972) Movie Viewing Guide: Summary/ Vocabulary/Questions with KEY
"1776" is a musical film released in 1972. Set in the year leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence, it portrays the debates and events that shaped America's founding. The story focuses on the efforts of John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson to convince the Continental Congress to vote in favor of declaring independence from Britain. The film captures the political tensions, ideological differences, and personal struggles faced by the Founding Fathers as they gr
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Spy (2019) Movie Viewing Guide: Summary/Vocabulary/Questions
"The Spy" is a 2019 espionage thriller miniseries based on the real-life story of Israeli Mossad agent Eli Cohen. The series is created by Gideon Raff and stars Sacha Baron Cohen in a dramatic role.Plot Summary: "The Spy" follows the life and exploits of Eli Cohen, an Israeli Mossad agent who successfully infiltrated the Syrian government in the early 1960s. Eli assumes the identity of Kamel Amin Thaabet, a wealthy Syrian businessman, and establishes himself in high social circles, including bef
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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