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8th grade british history activities for Microsoft PowerPoint
Georgia Studies: The Road to Revolution (SS8H3)
This file is a resource pack about the role of Georgia in the American Revolutionary Era (as outlined by the Georgia Standards of Excellence – SS8H3ab). This lesson includes a presentation with important facts and images related to the causes of the American Revolution as they impacted Georgia (including the French and Indian War, Proclamation of 1763, and the Stamp Act), the three parts of the Declaration of Independence, and Georgia’s three signers of the Declaration. There are also several pr
Grades:
8th
Also included in: Georgia Studies Bundle One (SS8H1, SS8H2, SS8H3)
War of the Roses - English History Simulation
An exciting simulation which allows students to immerse themselves in the role of a noble family during the time of the Lancaster and York wars. Students will work together in teams to make decisions, change sides, and support or overthrow the ruling family of England. The simulation takes the class through many of the major battles while teaching them about the history of England.
I designed this simulation for our fifth grade teachers' Tudor unit as a Motivational Introduction. It can also
Grades:
5th - 8th
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HISTORY MYSTERIES BUNDLE!
Grab a bargain - History Mystery lessons for less! (Over 20% off actually!)This bundle contains lessons to help your students deduce, infer and evaluate arguments and evidence. They are suitable for middle and high school and have been a great success in my and others' classrooms. I will be creating more of these types of lessons and adding them to this bundle as I go along and if you buy now, you will never pay more.Check out the links below for the individual resources, their details and t
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
Georgia Studies: The American Revolution (SS8H3)
This file is a resource pack about the significance of the Loyalists and Patriots as a part of Georgia’s role in the Revolutionary War (as outlined by the Georgia Standards of Excellence – SS8H3c). This lesson includes a presentation with important facts and images related to the causes of the American Revolution as they impacted Georgia (including the Battle of Kettle Creek and the Siege of Savannah). There are also several printables, activities, and graphic organizers included in the file. Th
Grades:
8th
Also included in: Georgia Studies Bundle One (SS8H1, SS8H2, SS8H3)
Age of Absolutism & Wars of Religion Unit Bundle - Print & Digital
This bundle has a lot for you to use in a High School World History or (AP) European History course when covering the Age of Absolutism. I have numerous materials for you to pick from. I do not have a formal unit calendar with this as I know that teachers have different pacing based on the type of World History or European History course you are teaching. I typically have 2 weeks for my Absolutism unit.Materials:PowerPoint and Note Sheet: This bundle has 2 PowerPoint presentations. One covers t
Grades:
8th - 12th
EFFECTS of the INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION | Picture Analysis | Print & Digital
Students will be able to understand the effects of industrialization by participating in a fun and creative activity. Students will participate in a gallery walk, analyzing pictures from the Industrial Revolution and writing on and under the surface questions about each picture. “My students were very involved and learned so much about the industrial revolution from this activity, will continue to use it again and again. “– PerlaAs a review, the teacher will ask the students to share their quest
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7th - 10th
Also included in: INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION | BUNDLE | World History | Print & Digital | 9-12
War of 1812 - Highly Visual PPT and Comic Strip Activity
***GOOGLE-COMPATIBLE (PPT to Slides and WORD to Docs)***Updated to include the following:- blank comic strip template handout- more clarity with directions- better visual contrast with text and images- a set of key terms for students to use throughout the lesson- video link to War of 1812 'attention-getter' video clipThis series of PowerPoint slides allows students to create a set of comic strips explaining the causes, events and results of the War of 1812. There are 16 slides with informationa
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5th - 11th
Who should be King in 1066? The lead up to the Battle of Hastings.
This lesson is used to introduce the contenders for the throne of England in 1066 and how this lead up to the Battle of Hastings and the Norman Conquest.The lesson focuses on Harold Godwinson, Harald Hardrada and William, Duke of Normandy and their respective claims to the throne. Students must decide what makes a good leader today, who that might be different to the medieval period and then decide which man should have the throne and why.The lesson contains:- 2 page worksheet with information
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5th - 10th
Industrial Revolution Unit: PPT, Test, Readings, & Activities! Distance Learning
This bundle comes with several items to help you teach the Industrial Revolution. It also comes in multiple formats (Microsoft and Google Docs and Slides).Items:PowerPoint with Note SheetTest with a Study GuideReadingsAgricultural RevolutionInventions of the Industrial RevolutionCapitalism, Communism, and Socialism Reading & Comic ActivityJeremy Bentham and UtilitarianismUrbanization during the Industrial RevolutionPoetry during the Industrial RevolutionDay 1 What do you Know?Documentary on
Grades:
8th - 12th
Hundred Years' War PowerPoint and Comic Strip Activity - FUN, EASY, INFORMATIVE
***GOOGLE-COMPATIBLE*** (PPT to SLIDES, WORD to DOCS)Resource includes both the follow-along slideshow AND a comic strip box printout for students to follow along (in both WORD and PDF)This series of 17 PowerPoint Slides allows students to follow along to create a comic strip demonstrating their understanding of the Hundred Years' War. Includes text, visuals, graphics and maps for:Anglo-French conflicts on a timelineBackground information on Anglo-French conflictsPhase One: The Edwardian War Ph
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6th - 9th
HISTORY MYSTERY The Great Fire of London 1666 - Primary evidence detectives!
This lesson asks the big question 'why did the Great Fire of London Spread so far and so fast in 1666?'. Your students have to evaluate the evidence available to decide what they think was the biggest contributing factor. Students have to infer and reach a reasoned judgement based on the evidence at hand. This includes primary sources and secondary reports.The class works in pairs or groups to decide why the Great Fire of London was able to spread so far in such a short space of time. They a
Grades:
4th - 9th
Also included in: HISTORY MYSTERIES BUNDLE!
World History | European Imperialism | Presentation, Video & Student Activities
You are purchasing a complete lesson on European Imperialism- an OVERVIEW of Imperialism and the Scramble of Africa. Specific Topics Covered: What was it? When did it occur? Why? The Scramble for Africa, Berlin Conference, and Social Darwinism. Includes a comparison of the colonizers v. the colonized perspective and Forms of Imperialism, Management Methods/Control (Direct and Indirect). ***Includes a GOOGLE and Traditional version for your use!Lesson materials included:- Warm-up Activity- compar
Grades:
7th - 10th
Human Rights Activity Pack
Human Rights and Football Activity Pack 13 PAGE pack of classroom-ready activities will enthuse and engage students. Suitable for Middle and High School Students.It can be used to teach the topic of Human Rights Abuses and parts of this resource link to upcoming World Cup, through a range of stimulating exercises, encouraging discussion and liven up lessons through structured engagement between students.What specific expectations are addressed?Explore the topic of universal Human Rights UDHR 194
Grades:
5th - 10th
Victorian Era Introduction PPT (Oscar Wilde, Importance of Being Earnest)
This was a brief introduction PPT that I showed to my students before delving into Oscar Wilde's Importance of Being Earnest.To fully understand this satirical play, students should have a grasp of Victorian propriety. I found that front-loading this information helped when analyzing key scenes.The PowerPoint presentations contains the following information:1) Some key facts about Queen Victoria2) Victorian Etiquette for men and women3) 10 Unbelievable Facts about the Victorian Era.It is visuall
Grades:
7th - 12th
The Triangular Trade (Slave Trade)
A great package of resources about the Triangular Trade (Slave Trade)This lesson is very easy to teach. You just need to follow the instruction on power point presentation. Every ppt slide has clear instructions about the lesson.In this set of resources you can find:- a well prepared ppt presentation- many class activities and power point questions,- a very interesting lesson starter- a filling the gaps activity- an activity to put statements into the correct order and match them with the correc
Grades:
7th - 9th
Comic 180 PowerPoint 6.3, Second Continental Congress
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This is the PowerPoint (.pptx) version of Comic 180: Early America: 6.3 (Second Continental Congress). It makes it easy to cover the "Road to the American Revolution," outbreak of war in the colonies and the early formation of government through a "go-green" paperless activity. Great for differentiated instruction and anchor activities, the comic PowerPoint brings black and white U.S. History into vividly colored reality. Middle school and high school students will love
Grades:
7th - 10th
The British Isles - Interactive pdf and Powerpoint Presentation BUNDLE
This bundle is perfect if you are looking for a resource to teach about the British Isles or the United Kingdom. Your students can work on their own and test their knowledge with the interactive pdf file and/or you can use the powerpoint to engage the whole class.The interactive pdf file (50 pages)It will help your students revise on their own about the British Isles:the different countriestheir capitalstheir symbolsThey will also be able to test themselves with a quiz on capitals and symbols.A
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
GCSE History Edexcel: Henry VIII & his Ministers - UNIT 3 BUNDLE (9 lessons)
This bundle contains all the lessons/resources you will need to teach the second unit/key topic of Edexcel’s GCSE British Depth Study - Henry VIII and his Ministers. However, these lessons are widely adaptable for any other exam board or study of Henry’s reign. The lessons included in this bundle include:Lesson 18: Henry VIII’s Break from RomeLesson 19: The Act of Supremacy & The Act of SuccessionLesson 20: Opposition from Elizabeth Barton, John Fisher & Thomas MoreLesson 21: The impact
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5th - 12th
GCSE History Edexcel: Henry VIII & his Ministers - UNIT 1 BUNDLE (10 lessons)
This bundle contains all of the lessons/resources you will need to teach the first unit/key topic of Edexcel's British Depth Study Henry VIII and his Ministers. This first unit examines Henry VIII and the work of his Lord Chancellor Thomas Wolsey.The lessons included in this bundle include:Lesson 1: Tudor Government and Society in 1509Lesson 2: Henry's Strengths & Weaknesses and King of England in 1509Lesson 3: The Rise of Thomas WolseyLesson 4: Wolsey's ReformsLesson 5: The Amicable GrantL
Grades:
5th - 11th
Middle School DRAMA resource bundle
Looking to refresh your Drama planning?Lucky enough to have time in your Middle School curriculum to deliver Drama?Teaching Drama for the first time and looking for some help??Check out these 10 tried-and-tested units and supporting resources which are ideal for Middle School age and all come with detailed powerpoints, which means your Drama lessons are ready to go!
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6th - 9th
TITANIC PASSENGER RESEARCH ACTIVITY LESSON POWERPOINT PASSENGER CARDS WORKSHEET
This is a complete resource set for a lesson in which students research a Titanic survivor before presenting the key information in the form of a boarding card for the journey.The set includes:Powerpoint presentation setting the scene, including the opportunity to view original footage of the boarding of the Titanic;15 passenger photograph cards for distribution to the class - these include both male and female passengers from different classes on-board the ship. All can be easily researched o
Grades:
5th - 8th
GCSE History Edexcel: Henry VIII & his Ministers - UNIT 2 BUNDLE (7 lessons)
This bundle contains all the lessons/resources you will need to teach the second unit/key topic of Edexcel's British Depth Study Henry VIII and his Ministers. The focus of this unit is on the role of Henry VIII's Chief Minister, Thomas Cromwell.The lessons included in this bundle include:Lesson 11: Thomas Cromwell’s rise to power Lesson 12: Thomas Cromwell’s role in the divorce from Catherine of AragonLesson 13: The downfall & execution of Anne BoleynLesson 14: The life and impact of Jane Se
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5th - 12th
High tea - conversation and activity for ESL, EFL, ELL adults and kids
This is a 3-hour cross-culture unit with 2 PowerPoint lessons in editable PPT format, worksheets, and a great activity to end the lesson. ESL, ELL, and ELD students who are learning about the British culture, would love this unit about the history and tradition of tea drinking in the UK.The first lesson - gives a brief history of tea drinking culture in Britain, goes through the making of a “perfect” English cup of tea, and gives some “tea culture vocabulary”.The second lesson - goes through the
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: British culture - ESL adult cross-culture conversation bundle.
World War II: An Overview
All the foundational information your students need to build their knowledge, interest, and skills upon. Concise information in point form with stunning images and thought-provoking questions. **I use this lesson as an introduction to my WWII unit: it provides a broad overview of the major events and introduces my students to what we will be studying in this unit.Google App Links are on the Teacher Instructions Sheet!This presentation provides an overview of the following topics: Rise of the Naz
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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