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The Scramble for Africa: World History Text and Assessment

By Mark Aaron

This is a world history passage and assessment telling the story of the Scramble for Africa. It works as a stand-alone resource for the study of this time period or as an introductory reading for a lengthier unit on the colonization or history of

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European History, Close Reading, African History

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Middle Ages: David Macaulay Castle Documentary Quiz

By Mark Aaron

David Macaulay is a renowned author and illustrator (The Way Things Work) who over the years has produced a series of very engaging educational films on the history of pyramids, castles, cathedrals, and other places. Many are available to purchase

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Social Studies - History, European History, Middle Ages

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Assessment, Movie Guides, Video Files

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Middle Ages: David Macaulay Cathedral Documentary Quiz

By Mark Aaron

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Social Studies - History, European History, Middle Ages

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Ancient Rome: David Macaulay Roman City Documentary

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"The glories of Ancient Rome are explored in ROMAN CITY, a DVD based on David Macaulay's acclaimed book. This animated and live-action video recounts life in Verbonia, a fictional city in Gaul. A well-planned town with all modern conveniences, it is

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Ancient History, European History, World History

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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Ancient Rome: Wacky Roman Emperors

By Mark Aaron

The title speaks for itself.......this is a document giving some of the most trivial, unusual and yet very fascinating things people love to know about the first twenty emperors of Rome. Looking for more to help you teach about Ancient Rome? How

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Ancient History, European History, World History

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7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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The Renaissance: History Reading Passage and Assessment

By Mark Aaron

This is an engaging reading comprehension passage and assessment on the Renaissance, the historical period that bridged the gap between the Medieval World and the Modern World. In this time, people of learning in all walks of life began to study,

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Social Studies - History, European History, Informational Text

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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The Black Death: History Passage and Assessment

By Mark Aaron

This is a history passage with comprehension assessment on the Black Death, the deadly disease that spread across Europe between 1347 and 1352, killing millions of people. It was caused by a bacterium carried by fleas on rats. Symptoms included

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Social Studies - History, European History, Informational Text

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

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RI.4.5, RI.5.1, RI.5.4, RI.5.6

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Vasco da Gama, The Great Navigator: History Passage and Assessment

By Mark Aaron

This is a history reading passage and comprehension assessment on Vasco da Gama, the Portuguese explorer and navigator. Da Gama was an explorer who lived in the 15th century and early 16th century. In 1498, he became the first European to reach

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Social Studies - History, European History, World History

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

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RI.4.5, RI.5.1, RI.5.4

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Captain Cook, Pacific Explorer: History Passage and Assessment

By Mark Aaron

This is a history reading passage and comprehension assessment on Captain James Cook, the English explorer and navigator. Cook is known for three major voyages that helped map uncharted territories, including the Pacific Ocean. He explored and

Subjects:

European History, World History, Australian History

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

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RI.4.1, RI.4.5, RI.5.1, RI.5.4

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Amerigo Vespucci, Explorer and Navigator: History Passage and Assessment

By Mark Aaron

This is a history reading passage and comprehension assessment on Amerigo Vespucci, the Italian explorer and navigator who lived during the 15th and early 16th centuries and who lent his name to two continents (North and South America). Vespucci

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Social Studies - History, European History, World History

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

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RI.4.5, RI.5.1, RI.5.4

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Jacques Cartier, French Explorer of Canada: History Passage and Assessment

By Mark Aaron

This is a history reading passage and comprehension assessment on Jacques Cartier, the French explorer who sailed to North America in the 16th century. He made three voyages to Canada, hoping to find a route to Asia and to claim lands for France. In

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Social Studies - History, European History, Canadian History

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

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RI.4.1, RI.4.5, RI.5.1, RH.6-8.8

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Francisco Coronado, Spanish Conquistador: History Passage and Assessment

By Mark Aaron

This is a history reading passage with assessment work on the life and travels of Francisco Vázquez de Coronado, the Spanish conquistador and explorer who lived in the 16th century. In the 1540s, Coronado led an expedition in search of the legendary

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Social Studies - History, European History, World History

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RI.4.5, RI.5.1, RI.5.4

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Course Outline Curriculum: Ancient Greece and Rome FREE!

By Mark Aaron

So, you are teaching about the Greeks and Romans and have no idea WHAT you should teach? This is a useful course outline I have used for many years as a guide to plan lessons and activities around. It tells you what to consider including in your

Subjects:

Ancient History, European History

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Homeschool Curricula, Outlines, Professional Documents

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Louis XIV, the Sun King: Reading Comprehension Biography and Assessment

By Mark Aaron

This is a biographical passage and assessment on Louis XIV, also known as the Sun King, who reigned as the King of France from 1643 to 1715. Louis centralized power, cultivated an absolute monarchy, and fostered a lavish court at the Palace of

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Social Studies - History, European History, Informational Text

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

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Quiz: Black Death

By Mark Aaron

An eighteen-question multiple choice quiz(answers provided) on the Black Death. It asks many standard, general questions that any student would be expected to know about the plague in the Middle Ages after studying it for a week or two. Useful for

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Social Studies - History, European History, Middle Ages

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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The Treaty of Versailles: World History Text and Assessment

By Mark Aaron

This is a world history passage and assessment on the Treaty of Versailles. It works as a stand-alone resource for the study of this historical event or as a concluding text and assessment after a unit on World War I. The text clearly details the

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, European History, Close Reading

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7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

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Worksheets, Assessment, Printables

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Ancient Greece Olympic Games Resources

By Mark Aaron

This is a resource collection on the Ancient Greek Olympic games that contains: 1) a fill-in-the-blank worksheet of "key facts" about the ancient Greek games (with answers). This can be linked to most text sources on the ancient Olympics or

Subjects:

Ancient History, European History, World History

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Handouts, Assessment, Lesson

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Napoleon Bonaparte: Reading Comprehension Biography and Assessment

By Mark Aaron

This is a biographical passage on the life of Napoléon Bonaparte, one of the most brilliant military leaders of all time. It accurately and concisely follows an exceptional life from his birth on the island of Corsica in 1769 through to his exile

Subjects:

European History, World History, Informational Text

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$3.00

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Ancient Greece Greek Attitudes and Values

By Mark Aaron

A great activity for upper elementary and middle school students. In this lesson, students learn about the mindset and outlook of the typical ancient Greek through a role-playing situation (as a small group or solo). Reading seven varied scenarios

Subjects:

Ancient History, European History, World History

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

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Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

$1.50

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Ancient Rome: Five Famous Dead Romans

By Mark Aaron

Each year I do a short unit on what I call the "Five Famous Dead Romans." They include Julius Caesar, Nero, Trajan, Constantine, and Pliny the Elder. These are five very different characters from Roman history. This is either a homework sheet that

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Ancient History, European History

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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Worksheets, Homework

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Serving the Teachers Pay Teachers community since 2007 with both free and paid resources, I have been an upper elementary and middle school teacher for 35 years and I have loved every minute of it. For me, student engagement, quality content, academic rigor, and a teacher who cares are the keys to all successful classrooms.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I model my lessons on the idea that, more than ever in today's world, the focus and direction has to change in the class on a regular basis. Kids need to work hard, but it has to be work they enjoy doing AND that teaches them the bigger concepts that are so important to know as they move through life. The world is changing and ways of learning and working are too, and we as teachers have to help our students master these changes..

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

I've served on so many committees and been involved in so many academic and sports programs that I cannot remember them all. I have been recognized for my service with many of them, but the greatest honor or award for me is when a student from the past contacts me to tell me that I had a positive and lasting impact on their life.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

BA, Political Science. Single and Multiple Subject Teaching Credentials K-12. MA, Humanities

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"Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment."

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