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Free 12th grade european history lessons
The Cold War In a Nutshell; Berlin Wall, Iron Curtain, Space Race, Brinksmanship
The Cold War in a Nutshell: From the creation of the USSR to Boris Yeltsin, this 5-page student packet clearly defines each facet of the rivalry between East and West. Topics included:Lenin and Stalinthe 15 Soviet Republicsdefinitions of communism and capitalism the nuclear arms raceChinathe Iron CurtainNATOthe Warsaw Pactthe Brezhnev Doctrinethe Berlin Wallthe Korean Warthe Vietnam Warthe Space Racethe Hungarian Revolutionthe Cuban Missile CrisisGorbachevPerestroika and Glasnostthe collapse of
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9th - 12th
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The Factory System
NOW WITH LINKS TO A GOOGLE CLASSROOM PRODUCT FOR CLASSROOM SUBMISSIONS!This one page reading plus one page of questions summarizes the development of the Factory System in Britain and how it revolutionized production at the expense of the workers during the Industrial Revolution. It is designed for middle school or high school students. The reading is visually appealing and broken into chunks. It can be used for classwork, homework, research or as a platform for projects. Questions are content b
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6th - 12th
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Industrial Revolution: Inventions and Innovations Graphic Organizer
This graphic organizer is an easy one day activity for students to work on in class. Students can work alone or with a partner to make discoveries using the internet about where certain inventions came come, who created it, and has it evolved into something we use in our modern society. It would be a good idea to start out class by getting the students to talk about their favorite technology, gadget, or product. Once they share out a few ideas, the discussion can move towards the origin of that
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6th - 12th
Scientific Revolution Lesson Plan: Galileo on Trial Role-Play
This is a complete lesson plan that covers the main issues of the Scientific Revolution by having the students role-play as various scientists or Church officials during Galileo's trial.This lesson includes a set-up powerpoint, articles to give to each student to help them prepare their presentations about each character, and a chart with an answers powerpoint so that students will also have a set of notes to have over the material.During this lesson, students will role-play as Galileo Galilee,
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9th - 12th
Reformation, Scientific Revolution, Discovery, and Enlightenment Unit
This unit covers the time period including Reformation, Scientific Revolution, Age of Discovery, and the Enlightenment. I use this unit for my 10th grade World History but could be easily adapted to meet the needs of any grade 7-12. The digital download includes 4 PowerPoints for notes, multiple assignments, Primary Document analysis, a large project, and a teacher's guide to explain all of the material. This download includes all of the information necessary to implement a 13-14 day unit on Ref
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6th - 12th
Joan of Arc / 100 Years War Powerpoint
This is a short powerpoint covering Joan of Arc and the Hundred Years War. It was designed to be used in a lesson on the decline of feudalism, but it also briefly discusses developments in military technology and political organization in Europe at this time. It's a .pptx file.
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6th - 12th
The American Revolution - The Intolerable Acts Complete Lesson
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This product includes all of the materials necessary to teach a lesson about the Intolerable Acts and their impact on the American Revolution. These materials were designed by our expert staff to fit one night of homework (or about 30 minutes of previous class time) followed by one period of instruction. Materials include:
- A fully editable PowerPoint present
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7th - 12th
Nationalism in the 19th Century
This slide presentation is meant to introduce the concept of nationalism and its growth throughout the 19th century. The presentation begins by introducing the concept of nationalism with 'modern' day examples of how it can bring people together but also tear them apart. Using multiple maps, students will learn how Europe in the 19th century was politically and culturally/ethically divided and analyze how these differences brought some together while tearing other empires apart.Below each slide
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9th - 12th
AP Human Geography State Shapes and Borders Project!!!
Having a hard time finding a unique way to teach state borders for AP Human Geography or World Geography? Try this neat activity where students try to figure out which European state is represented in a creative picture. After they figure it out, students will then analyze the borders and ethnicity of each nation. States are divided into several categories: Nation States, City States, Former Russian Republics and Multinational States. Check out my other items for AP Human Geography at my sto
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9th - 12th
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History of Valentine's Day
Like it or love it, Valentine's Day is one full of traditions and ceremonies. However, modern publishers continually reprint myths about the origins of the holiday. This mini-lesson highlights those myths and covers the actual historical elements that built the romantic holiday we love or hate today. This is a mini-lesson and can easily be completed in the first half (or less) of your class. Print the pages for students to read or simply present the information yourself. Very straightforward stu
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9th - 12th
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Roman Introduction 1: The Founding of Rome
First of two well presented and active lessons introducing the Romans.Lesson episodes as follows:Numeracy/Liteacy/Historical thinking settler (I use these as a standard settler - works a treat once they’re in a routine).Context slide (I like to have a tiny bit of teacher talk - just to set the scene and link today's learning to what they’ve already done)Visual map activity - what do we already know? Think/Pair/ShareWriting comprehension taskCartoon creation and story sort.Group discussions of th
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6th - 12th
Chaucer's Wife of Bath: Satire and Feminism
These are two lessons for students after reading Chaucer's Wife of Bath's tale and prologue. One focuses on the story as a piece of satire, where students choose a side to research and present "Is Chaucer using satire to criticize how women are treated in society or rather to criticize the way women behave in society, keeping in mind the social norms expected of them?"The second assignment uses the same articles, gives an overview of feminist critique and asks students to create an essay: "Now,
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
World War 2 Lesson Plan | The Holocaust
This FREE one-day World War 2 lesson plan covers the Holocaust that took place in Nazi-held Europe during WW2, including major events that led to it, and the global response afterward. It is intended to be ready-to-use for any teacher regardless of their prior experience with the content. This lesson is typically done during a 50min class period, though it can easily be lengthened to two class periods or shortened for time purposes. Important:1. This is a free product because all students need t
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â World War 2 Unit | 12-Day Bundle: Lessons, Review Activity, Test
The Scientific Revolution in Europe
Before class, students will be asked to read two World History Encyclopedia articles.Introduction (10-15 minutes)Hook: Start with a thought-provoking question: "How would you determine whether something is true or not? What process would you use?"Write students’ responses on the board to highlight different approaches, such as personal experience, advice from others, intuition, or logical reasoning.Explain that before the Scientific Revolution, people often relied on methods like tradition, phil
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9th - 12th
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Islamic Medicine
Medicine in the Middle AgesThis lesson aims to question why the brilliance of Islamic medicine did not spread throughout Christendom.The lesson also aims to discover the skills Islamic surgeons had to make them specialists in particular areas and how the Islamic faith promoted medicine to become advanced beyond its years. These aims are analysed and answered throughout the lesson as students ultimately decide which Islamic doctor deserves which podium finish for being the most effective. Student
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Medicine in the 13th to the 19th Century
Free! This Day in History - November 1: The Sistine Chapel Opens (no prep)
Click here for "Author's Purpose" additional activityThis is an informational reading article about the history of the Sistine Chapel and the paintings of Michaelangelo. To make this assignment even more engaging, download my assignment "Author's Purpose". https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Authors-Purpose-Reading-Supplemental-Activity-no-prep-4198661 This article is perfect to supplement your unit, and works well as a substitu
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7th - 12th
Also included in:Â Crash Course World History Mini Bundle: #22: The Renaissance
The Transatlantic Slave Trade Overview
This is a brief overview on the creation of the Transatlantic Slave Trade, the Triangular Trade, and an opportunity for students to start thinking about some key concepts related to the topic.
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6th - 12th
The Cold War | Chernobyl 1986
This is one lesson from our tried and tested Cold War series of lessons: Dive into an extensive collection of over forty meticulously crafted lessons on the Cold War, tailored for both middle and high school students. Our curriculum embarks on a historical journey beginning before the outbreak of the Second World War, exploring the depths of Communist ideology and the pivotal moments of the Russian Revolution. It spans across the monumental events leading to the fall of the Berlin Wall and the d
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â The Cold War - 34 lessons
Soviet Satellite States
Superpower relationsThis lesson focuses on the Satellite States created by the Soviet Union. However, students will question how far these states were willing participants in communism and happy to be part of a Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.There is some source analysis as well as differentiated questioning to help them unpick the events which followed the fall of Berlin in 1945. Furthermore they will evaluate how each eastern country fell into line with the Soviet Union and plot if it was
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Superpower relations and the Cold War
David Hume Printable Info Guide
Dive into the Enlightened World of David Hume: A Comprehensive Free Guide for Educators and Students! Explore the life and legacy of one of the most influential figures of the Scottish Enlightenment with our engaging and informative guide. From his groundbreaking contributions to philosophy, history, and economics, to his profound impact on the development of empirical thought and skepticism, this printable info guide offers a succinct yet thorough overview perfect for classroom discussions, ass
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Shakespeare and Elizabethan England: Ted-Ed Viewing Guide
Included in this resource is four hyperlinked videos and viewing questions all relating to Shakespeare, Elizabethan England, and The Tempest. For those who are not reading The Tempest, the video + questions can be easily removed from the video packet. QR codes are also included to allow for easy access to each Ted-Ed video. An answer key is provided.
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8th - 12th
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WWII Propaganda Gallery Walk/Exit Tickets
This mini-lesson is very useful for understanding the US entry into WWII—how propaganda was used to end any remaining isolationism, how US enemies and allies were portrayed, and the responsibilities the government placed onto non-military civilians. By analyzing the themes of each poster, students will be able to articulate the values that America portrayed itself to be fighting for. Furthermore, through the attached exit ticket, they will draw modern-day connections to propaganda and consider h
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8th - 12th
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The Geography of Europe: Interdependent Share-Sheets Activity
Have your students engage with the content and with one another in this authentic cooperative group activity!
This activity is structured to have your students be truly interdependent as they work together in their groups. Included is a thirty question STUDY GUIDE that they will go over together for about ten minutes prior to starting the lesson. Each group will then get five SHARE-SHEETS. No two SHARE-SHEETS are exactly alike. Each SHARE-SHEET has six of the thirty STUDY GUIDE answers
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6th - 12th
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Spartacist Uprising and Kapp Putsch
The aim of this lesson is to question why the Weimar Republic was so weak from the start.The lesson begins with the signing of the armistice and the assassination of Matthias Erzburger. Students are then introduced to the events preceding this assassination. They then have to analyse the Spartacist rising and the Kapp Putsch and evaluate their causes and consequences. A thinking quilt at the end allows students to link the main problems of the Weimar Republic together and how close to collapse i
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Germany, Democracy and Dictatorship 1918-1945
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Find European History resources | TPT
Take your students on a journey through European history with TPT! If you’re an educator or parent looking for printable or digital resources to help your student learn about European history, we’ve got you covered. Whether you’re teaching about the Renaissance, the Age of Exploration, or the World Wars, there are plenty of high-quality TPT resources at your fingertips to teach European history to your students.
European history activities to try
Here are a few examples of the different types of activities and lessons you can find on TPT to help teach students about European history:
Centers & Stations
Through the use of centers, students can collaborate and discuss topics and content they examine for various eras in European history. For example, you could have students navigate through a handful of centers or stations to help them learn about different elements of the Renaissance period, including influential cities, leaders, and artists. Or, to help them learn about the key figures and milestones of the French Revolution.
Map Making
With map-making activities you can not only teach students about European history, but also incorporate geography into your lessons. As they label and color maps, students can learn about important places in Europe and how European countries have expanded (and fallen) over time. For example, you could have students make maps of Europe before and after World War I to identify how the conflict impacted Europe.
Primary Source Analysis
One of the best ways to learn about European history is through historical documents, letters, diaries, art, and literature. Encourage students to use these firsthand accounts to gain a deeper understanding about European people and events. For instance, you can have students read excerpts from the works of Enlightenment philosophers — like Mary Wollstonecraft — and how they contributed to the political thinking of the time.
Research Projects
Have students research and present on a specific topic of European history, like the Age of Exploration. For example, ask students to choose a famous European Explorer to research, and have them write a short biography of that person or create a short video or presentation about their achievements and legacy.
Frequently asked questions for teaching European history
What is taught in European history?
In European history courses, students are taught about the cultural, economic, political, and social milestones that shaped Europe from the Middle Ages until the present.
What types of European History resources are available on TPT?
There are many different types of European history resources sold by Sellers on TPT — from interactive notebooks to gallery walks.
How do I find European history resources on TPT?
Educators can save time preparing European history lessons with resources created by experienced teachers. Simply start a search for European history resources on the TPT marketplace, and filter by grade level, price, and/or resource type to find materials that've been proven to work in classrooms like yours. No matter what you’re teaching, there are plenty of lessons and activities sold by Sellers on TPT that are tailored to meet your students' skill levels.
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