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Common Core RH.9-10.9 centers
Regions of Europe Centers Activity for European Geography or Culture Study
Introduce your students to the regions of Europe with this easy to prep Centers or Stations Activity. At each regional center, students will read geographic information on the region, view maps and discover physical features and statistics, view data from the region on cultural and human characteristics, and read current articles on the regions of Europe (using internet links provided in teacher directions). Included:Reading Cards on each RegionImage Cards on each RegionMap Cards on each Regi
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6th - 10th, Higher Education
Birth of American Culture Unit: 1950s & 1960s Suburbia, Baby Boomers, GI Bill!
Birth of American Culture Unit: 1950s & 1960s Suburbia, Baby Boomers, GI Bill, Rock & Roll, and MORE!This Birth of American Culture Unit Bundle is included in the much larger American History Super Unit, Version 5/6, located here:This unit bundle includes the following TEN resources:âś” 1.) Homefront During WW2: Project for Women at Work, Rationing, Internment, Comics!âś” 2.) Baby Boomers: The Return from World War 2 and the Creation of the Baby Boom!âś” 3.) The G.I. Bill and the Post-War Sold
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5th - 10th
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Also included in:Â American History Super Unit 5/6: (1920-1970) | Roaring 20s, WW2, Pop Culture
The Jungle Upton Sinclair Reading Worksheet
"The Jungle" was written by Upton Sinclair and is one of the most provocative and influential pieces of literature during the Progressive Era. Upton Sinclair worked in a Chicago Meat Plant for 7 weeks, and during his time, he recorded his observations. They were then shared in his publication of his book "The Jungle". This supplemental resource includes the reading of an excerpt from the book that focuses on the working conditions and unsanitary environment of the plant. It includes compreh
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8th - 12th
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Veterans Day vs Memorial Day: Informational Text Reading Passage & Writing Task
High-Interest highly informative, highly interesting, informational text reading passage and writing connections comparing and contrasting Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Includes high interest historical facts. Plus, learn why Veterans Day does NOT have an apostrophe! Researched thoroughly and full of information that will generate discussion, writing, Venn diagram, etc. This is relevant reading material with engaging writing (such as a compare and contrast informative essay!)! Includes awesome
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
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Samuel's Memory- Trail of Tears Primary Source Reading Analysis
The Trail of Tears was one of many dark chapters in American History. This memoir of the account depicts a first-hand experience of a nine-year-old Cherokee Indian who was forced from his home, marched in the cold, and lost his family along the way. Covering the death of his father, mother, and learned hatred of "the white man", this memoir puts into perspective the ideas and notions of the Native Americans as they were forced on their long and deadly march from their homes.This primary source
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7th - 12th
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Fiscal and Monetary Policy - Real World Examples (answer key included)
It is important to learn about real-world examples of fiscal and monetary policy because it helps us understand how these policies are implemented in practice and the impact they can have on the economy. By studying real-world examples, we can see how governments and central banks use fiscal and monetary policy tools to address economic challenges and achieve their policy goals. Also, learning about real-world examples of fiscal and monetary policy is important for informed decision-making. As
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Autopsy: Age of Revolutions
The students will be depicting The Age of Revolution through an autopsy project where the students will be drawing a person him/herself or someone from that time period with the themes surrounding the person. For example the causes and effects of Political, Social, Economic, and Cultural issues during the revolutions. Students have autonomy on who they want to draw as long as it adds to the project. This assignment is created to be fun, creative, and most importantly… informative.
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Armistice Day Primary Source Reading
World War I was full of innovations that caused devastation to the world. With soldiers finding it hard to re-enter civilian life, massive casualties along the front lines, it was no wonder that the initial call for Armistice on Nov. 11th, 1918 was met with hesitation. This resource is a first-hand account from a Colonel during the call for Armistice when he was stationed on the French lines. This unique perspective allows students to see that although citizens at home celebrated, many of our
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7th - 12th
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Autopsy: Age of Revolutions, Part I
The students will be looking into a specific Age of Revolution and will be researching major themes provided. The students will be depicting this through an autopsy project where the students will be drawing a person him/herself or someone from that time period with the themes surrounding the person. Students have autonomy on who they want to draw as long as it adds to the project. This assignment is created to be fun, creative, and most importantly… informative.
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Autopsy: Age of Revolutions
Ancient Mesopotamia Reading Comprehension & Text Evidence Scavenger Hunt
Ancient Mesopotamia Reading Text Questions Scavenger HuntIs your class learning about Ancient Mesopotamia? Are you looking for a fun way to introduce this topic or help students understand the main ideas related to ancient history? This resource is for you! This scavenger hunt sends students on a secret mission throughout the classroom to find 10 hidden reading passages with 10 questions they must answer on their student answer sheet. Students then must use the question answers to unscramble the
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5th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Early History Ancient Civilization Pre-History Unit Plan (Google Compatible)
Autopsy: Age of Revolutions, Part II and Part III
Part II. The Gallery WalkThe students will go around to each New World Empires Autopsy Report, and complete the graphic organizer. It is important that take your time and write quality notes because this will be helpful for Part IV.Part III. RaterEmbedded is a student partner rater as well a reflection on the project itself.
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Autopsy: Age of Revolutions
Compromise of 1850 Reading Worksheet and Map Activity
Essential Question: In what ways was the Compromise of 1850 a win for southern slave states in the Union?The Missouri Compromise held true for decades, but once California wanted to be admitted to the union, it was time for another test of wits between the north and south. This resource provides context to the Compromise, as well as what was included in it. It is followed by 5 comprehension and critical thinking questions, along with a blank map to label and color the territories that were to
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8th - 12th
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World Religions Bundle
These packets provide an introduction to Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity and Islam. Students will review the foundations & branches of each religion. Students will read and analyze text, maps, vocabulary terms, and story boards to collect the information they need to respond to the reading comprehension questions. Students will be able to engage with what they read by completing a "Literacy Check." Additionally, students will complete a "Read and Say Something" activity with group
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9th - 12th
Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Case Study
Essential Question: In what way(s) does the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire symbolize not only the “dark-side” of industrialization (and to some degree the larger economic ideology of capitalism) but also the catalyst (i.e. validation) for the Progressive Movement? This resource on the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire is great to supplement your core instruction of the Progressive Era and the labor movement. It covers the trial, background information, and other key points of the disastrous ev
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Missouri Compromise Learning Activity- Engaging!
Essential Question: How has the Missouri Compromise acted as a band-aid for the ever-growing tensions of slavery in America?The Missouri Compromise, as quoted by Thomas Jefferson, was a "fire bell in the night". This resource allows students to assume the role of a Congressman/woman and brainstorm compromises around the issue of Missouri's statehood. Students are asked to think of three solutions, and then compare and contrast the solution they gave to that of Henry Clay's. This resource incl
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7th - 12th
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Trail of Tears Primary Source Reading Analysis
The Trail of Tears was one of many dark chapters in American History. This primary source analyzes the effect of the Trail of Tears in relation to the treatment of the Cherokee through the perspective of a private of the army, as well as a Cherokee woman. This multi-perspective resource is a great way to have students analyze various perspectives in history.This primary source analysis includes comprehension questions and critical thinking questions related directly to the document.Feel free t
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7th - 12th
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Dust Bowl Stations 6 Stops 12 Assignments English History Middle or High School
This comprehensive and varied work stations unit allows students of all levels and interests to learn more about The Dust Bowl era and gives students a solid background for understanding the historical context to Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men or any other Dust Bowl era texts or other materials. It is also a great addition to the history classroom - where events come to life with interesting prompts and texts.
Suitable for upper middle school and all levels of high school.
Excellent for classes wi
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7th - 12th
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The First Thanksgiving Primary Source Reading Analysis
Thanksgiving is an exciting time of year with families gathering around the table and rejoicing around their yearly blessings. However, do you know what the first thanksgiving was truly like? This primary source analysis covers the perspectives of Separatist Edward Winslow, as well as Governor William Bradford on their accounts of the very first thanksgiving. Let your students dive into this analysis that features the only two primary sources covered of the event!This primary source analysis i
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7th - 12th
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3.7-A: Governmental Structures of the Maya, Inca, & Aztec States (Pre-AP)
This lesson is for key concept 3.7:-A Governmental Structures of the Maya, Inca, Aztec States for Pre-AP World History and Geography. This lesson follows the recommended sources for College Board but puts them into a fun activity called Carousel Graffiti. Since I followed CB, this lesson includes sources on Aztec and Maya, but does not consider Inca. You can easily toss in Source 3 from this key concept to add information about the Inca. This requires students to work in groups as they respond t
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8th - 10th
Also included in:Â 3.7: Postclassical Americas Whole Unit Bundle (Pre-AP World History and Geo)
Margaret Sanger Case Analysis Fight for Birth Control
Essential Question: How has the fight for birth control impacted the women’s rights movement beyond the 19th Amendment?This resource is great to supplement your core instruction of the Progressive Era and women's rights. Although birth control could be seen as a mature topic, this resource does not push nor pull students towards any opinion other than their own. Utilizing sources from various viewpoints, this resource can be used to have students formulate an opinion based on historical docume
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Common Core Aligned Atomic Bomb Unit (Top Seller!)
Get your students engaged with one of the preeminent events of the past 100 years, the decision to drop Atomic Bombs on Japan in World War II. Everything you need is included.
This is a comprehensive exemplar lesson that will take students anywhere from 2-5 days to complete. Materials include:
1. Prediction Guide
2. Confirm to extend Graphic Organizer
3. Think Aloud Document (Primary Source)
4. Document Analysis Sheet
5. 3 additional Primary Source Documents
6. Link to excellent web site
7. Ou
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10th - 12th
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Historian's Toolbox Bundle
Historian's Toolboxes are created as summative assignments to be given at the end of a unit. However, they can be used in any way that a teacher wishes! The idea is to build on the skills that students of history need to be successful. Each toolbox includes 4 separate assignments that address each skill: Primary vs. Secondary Sources, Inferencing, Corroboration vs. Dissent and Sourcing.I use these assignments by assigning a table for each skill and then having students move freely around the roo
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6th - 12th
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World Religions: Christianity
This packet provides an introduction to Christianity. Students will review the foundations & branches of Christianity. Students will read and analyze text, maps, vocabulary terms, and story boards to collect the information they need to respond to the reading comprehension questions. Students will be able to engage with what they read by completing a "Literacy Check." Additionally, students will complete a "Read and Say Something" activity with group members. "Read and Say Something" is a re
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9th - 12th
Also included in:Â Semester One World History Bundle
World Religions: Judaism
This packet provides an introduction to Judaism. Students will review the foundations & branches of Judaism, and historical trauma that Jews have experienced. Students will read and analyze text, maps, vocabulary terms, and story boards to collect the information they need to respond to the reading comprehension questions. Students will be able to engage with what they read by completing a "Literacy Check." Additionally, students will complete a "Read and Say Something" activity with group m
Grades:
9th - 11th
Also included in:Â Semester One World History Bundle
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