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World history Common Core RI.8.2 resources under $5
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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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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Hiroshima and Nagasaki 2x Atomic Bomb Survivor Worksheet
This Hiroshima and Nagasaki worksheet tells the amazing story of a man who survived BOTH atomic bombings during World War 2. Despite being within 2 miles of the epicenter in both Japanese cities at the time the atomic bombs were dropped, he survived and eventually became an outspoken critic of nuclear proliferation and spoke eloquently about the need for disarmament. The worksheet tells his story of survival and how the two atomic bombs affected him in the decades since the bombing. Following t
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6th - 11th
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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
World War 2 Plaques (Navajo Code Talkers, Tuskegee Airmen, Women, & Nisei)
This creative activity for World War 2 has students reading short, one page stories of different groups that helped during World War II. These include one page each on:The Navajo Code TalkersThe Tuskegee AirmenRosie the RiveterThe American Nisei SoldiersEach reading is simple and engaging for middle and high school age students, and based on state and Common Core Standards for history. Students use the information they read to create commemorative plaques that honor that group for their service
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6th - 11th
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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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Magna Carta Reading Worksheet Activity for Middle Ages & Medieval Europe
This is a simple reading and worksheet on England's Magna Carta. It includes details on King John, England's barons, and why the Magna Carta was signed.After the reading, students complete a 1 page set of Common Core-aligned reading questions to help gauge their understanding of the reading. An answer key for this is included for your convenience.This download also includes both printable and Google Docs versions of the activity! If you're in a paperless classroom or just want to integrate more
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6th - 10th
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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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Ancient Egypt Pharaohs Activity: Job Fair | Egyptian Pharaohs
Teaching about the pharaohs of Ancient Egypt is much more engaging with this version of the Ancient Civilizations Job Fair! In this activity, students will analyze the resumes of Ramses the Great (Ramesses II), Hatshepsut, Akhenaten, and King Tut (Tutankhamun) to determine who they would like to hire for various jobs. This resource contains both print and digital options.Through the process of reading and examining the resumes, this activity will help students better understand the accomplishmen
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6th - 9th
Also included in: Ancient Egypt Unit Bundle | Activities, Projects, Notes, Timeline, Test
French Revolution Dinner Party Project Activity
In this French Revolution activity, students must seat 8 people from the French Revolution around a dinner table by thinking critically about their lives and interests. They make connections between different figures and explain what each pair at the table will think about and discuss. This is an awesome Common Core-aligned project taps into students' higher-level thinking because they have to fully understand each of the 8 French Revolution figures and demonstrate their knowledge through a real
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6th - 12th
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Mesopotamia + Persian Empire Job Fair Activity | Hammurabi Sargon Cyrus Darius
Teaching about the leaders of Mesopotamia and the Persian Empire is much more exciting with this Ancient Civilizations Job Fair resource! In this activity, students will analyze the resumes of Hammurabi, Sargon, Cyrus the Great, and Darius the Great to determine who they would like to hire for different jobs! This resource contains both print and digital options.Through the process of reading and examining the resumes, this activity will help students better understand the accomplishments of the
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6th - 9th
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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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Great Pyramid Activities and Reading Passage | Ancient Egyptian Pyramids
This no-prep Great Pyramid of Giza reading passage and set of activities is perfect for teaching about the Great Pyramid and other Egyptian pyramids! Whether you use the printable or digital versions, have your students read the passage about the Great Pyramid and how Egyptian pyramids evolved over time before they complete two creative activities about what they learned. The activities include a reading comprehension puzzle and a discussion prompt/written response about whether or not the Great
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6th - 9th
Also included in: Ancient Egypt Unit Bundle | Activities, Projects, Notes, Timeline, Test
The Great Wall of China Activities and Reading Passage | Ancient China
This no-prep Great Wall of China reading passage and set of activities will be a great addition to your Ancient China unit! Whether you use the printable or digital versions, have your students read the passage about the Great Wall before they complete two creative activities about what they learned: a reading comprehension puzzle and a discussion prompt/written response about whether or not walls are effective and worth the cost of building and maintaining them.This resource includes the follow
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Ancient China Activities Bundle | Geography Activity, Debate, Simulation
Colosseum Activities and Reading Passage | Ancient Rome Activity
This no-prep Colosseum reading passage and set of activities will be a great addition to your Ancient Rome unit! Whether you use the printable or digital versions, have your students read the passage about the Colosseum before they complete two creative activities about what they learned: a reading comprehension puzzle and a written prompt about the similarities between the Colosseum and amphitheaters or arenas today. This resource includes the following:Teacher Guide (PDF)Colosseum Reading Pass
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Ancient Rome Unit Bundle | Activities, Simulation, Notes, Timeline, Test
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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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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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 Rome Emperors and Leaders Job Fair Activity | Cicero, Caesar, Augustus
Teaching about the leaders and emperors of Ancient Rome is much more engaging with this version of the Ancient Civilizations Job Fair resource! In this activity, students will analyze the resumes of Cicero, Julius Caesar, Augustus, and Constantine to determine who they would like to hire for various jobs. This resource contains both print and digital options.Through the process of reading and examining the resumes, this activity will help students better understand the accomplishments of these l
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Ancient Civilizations Job Fair Complete Bundle | 24 Resumes Included
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
Ancient Greece Leaders + Greek Philosophers | Pericles Socrates Aristotle
Teaching about the leaders and philosophers of Ancient Greece is much more engaging with this version of the Ancient Civilizations Job Fair resource! In this activity, students will analyze the resumes of Pericles, Socrates, Aristotle, and Alexander the Great to determine who they would like to hire for various jobs. This resource contains both print and digital options.Through the process of reading and examining the resumes, this activity will help students better understand the accomplishment
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6th - 9th
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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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