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High school british history research for Microsoft PowerPoint
Henry VIII the Bachelor
This activity is based on the TV show, the Bachelor. It is a great way to introduce Henry VIII and his wives to a class. The students select (or are given) one of Henry VIII’s wives or suitors to research. Each bachelorette tries to win Henry’s heart, using the information they have learnt about the individual. This resource includes a Powerpoint to guide the lessons and instructions for the teacher.
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8th - 11th
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Elizabethan Era Research Project and Presentation
This easy activity challenges students to research aspects of everyday life from the Elizabethan era. Students choose topics such as what clothing was worn, what foods were eaten, what housing was like, etc. and create a presentation with their findings to share with the class.
I typically use this before reading Shakespeare, but it could also be used as part of a history lesson. It's a nice (and simple) way to introduce a unit relating to this era. Included are directions for the assignment, a
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Grades:
9th - 12th
Elizabeth I: The Bachelorette
This activity is based on the TV show, the Bachelorette. The students select (or are given) one of Elizabeth I’s suitors to research. Using the information they gain from their research, each student will create and present a dating profile of their chosen bachelor to try and win Queen Elizabeth I’s heart. Who will receive the final rose at the rose ceremony? This is a fun and engaging way to:- introduce all of the suitors competing for Elizabeth I's heart-highlight to the students how unique he
Grades:
8th - 10th
Shakespeare's TWELFTH NIGHT: Drama resource pack
A tried-and-tested extensive 4-week Twelfth Night unit, which explores the plot, characters and themes of William Shakespeare’s classic (and brutal!) tale.This pack includes:PowerpointsUnit overviewAssessment criteria levelsScript extracts
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in: Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare: Unit and Script resource pack
Industrial Revolution - 2. The beginning of the Industrial Revolution in Britain
This is a PowerPoint for the Industrial Revolution unit. It is lesson number two.Learning Objectivesidentify reasons why the Industrial Revolution started in Britaindescribe the key features of the Agricultural Revolution.explain how Britain developed such a strong empire.Included:1 PPT with 12 slides1 PDF with jigsaw activity scaffoldAustralian Curriculum - Stage 5 - Depth Study 1: Making A Better World? - Topic 1a: The Industrial Revolution (1750–1914)Syllabus dot points coveredThe technologic
Grades:
8th - 11th
Shakespeare Guided Inquiry Project - A Pre-Reading Activity
This is a project I designed to introduce my Grade 9 students to Shakespeare before reading A Midsummer Night's Dream, but it can be used as a pre-reading activity for any Shakespeare play. This was their first experience studying a Shakespeare play, so I wanted to give them some background experience on Shakespeare, his works, his contemporaries, and Elizabethan England.
It is a project designed for groups to brainstorm what they already know about Shakespeare, and explore a question that the
Grades:
8th - 12th
The Titanic - Only known black passenger
Joseph Philippe Lemercier Laroche (26 May 1886 – 15 April 1912) was a Paris-educated Haitian engineer. He was the only passenger of known African ancestry on the ill-fated voyage of the RMS Titanic.
I have often been asked by my students if there were any black people aboard.
Useful info attached.
Grades:
6th - 9th
Jamestown Settlement (Virginia) History and Quiz
Learning Objectives:
The student will be able to explain about the History of the Jamestown Settlement
25 questions within 50 slides: excellent pictures and sources to engage and motivate pupil’s study of the History of the United States. Can easily be edited as required. Includes word search, design a stamp/word search.
Extra notes/info given in the PP notes section.
Video link to Time Team Special 32 (2007) - America's Birthplace (Jamestown, USA)
Teacher Notes
This is an excellent activ
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: The Jamestown Settlement Activity Bundle
Simpson and His Donkey - Gallipoli World War One
Simpson and His Donkey - GallipoliInformative PP - can be used as a quiz also - includes an excellent 12 min Documentary link.John "Jack" Simpson Kirkpatrick (6 July 1892 – 19 May 1915), who served under the name John Simpson, was a stretcher bearer with the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) during the Gallipoli Campaign in World War I. After landing at Anzac Cove on 25 April 1915, he obtained a donkey and began carrying wounded British Empire soldiers from the front line to the beac
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: Simpson and his donkey Activity Bundle
The History Of The English Language
This is a 15 frame power point giving a glimpse of how English evolved throughout time. it gives historical facts, examples and assignments. It is nicely designed with pictures. It would be good to use in an English class to explore the history of the language or vocabulary development.
Grades:
8th - 11th
Positive's and Negatives of the Industrial Revolution Lecture and Assignment
Looking for a great way to wrap up your Industrial Revolution Unit?Look no further! Allow students to reflect on the Industrial Revolution, and analyze each aspect of it from both a positive and negative standpoint. Using a presentation to review both aspects of this pivotal time in history, and a persuasive writing assignment to allow them the freedom to explore their assigned or chosen viewpoints further! Let students dive deeper into history by examining both the positive and negative aspects
Grades:
8th - 12th
The Red Baron
The Red Baron - History and QuizManfred Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen (2 May 1892 – 21 April 1918), also widely known as the Red Baron, was a German fighter pilot with the Imperial German Army Air Service (Luftstreitkräfte) during the First World War. He is considered the top ace of the war, being officially credited with 80 air combat victories.Originally a cavalryman, Richthofen transferred to the Air Service in 1915, becoming one of the first members of Jasta 2 in 1916. He quickly distingu
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: War in the Air and the Red Baron Activity Bundle
Year 9 History Population Explosion during the Industrial Revolution
A PowerPoint of the population explosion in Britain during the Industrial Revolution with a research exercise included on common diseases of the time.
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9th
Also included in: Year 9 History The Agricultural & Industrial Revolutions
Queen Elizabeth II - Early Life - Brief Biography
This slideshow gives a great overview of the early life of Queen Elizabeth II. From her birth in 1926, through the 1940's. I like to give intro slideshows about people to students and then let them create another slideshow to complete their biographies. For the Queen, they can include key moments/events of her life, policies she enacted, her charity work, and impact she has had not only on the British people, but for others around the world. What makes the royal family so intriguing to so many?
Grades:
5th - 12th
The Dambusters and Les Munro
The Dambusters and Les Munro
PP about the recent passing of Les Munro - the last pilot of the Dambuster's Raid.
Includes information about the raid, Barnes Wallis word search, 5 coloring sheets, blank word search template, design a stamp template and events graphic organiser.
Also includes Dambusters Declassified Documentary.
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Grades:
7th - 10th
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