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8th grade world history handouts for Easel
Greek Mythology Unit - Gods and Goddesses of Greece - Greek Mythology Projects
This Greek Mythology unit resource contains 80 pages of Greek Mythology projects and activities about the Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Greece. Perfect for your upcoming Ancient Greece unit, Greece Mythology Unit, or Ancient Civilizations Unit, this classroom tested package contains detailed handouts, graphic organizers, foldables, templates, activities, and instructions. Many of these activities would make great additions to an Ancient Greece Interactive Notebook.✅Be sure to click on the previ
Grades:
5th - 8th
Absolute Monarchs Age of Absolutism Centers & Response Activity | Rulers
This Absolute Monarchs and the Age of Absolutism Centers & Response Activity can be the tool that will save you time and energy in teaching about the era in your history classes. This is a 39 card set for a Centers, Walking Tour, Gallery Walk, Stations or Response Group activity on the Age of Absolutism and the absolute rulers. Set up as a walking tour or arrange in centers or table sets for students to visit. Each card set includes images and the content that helps students gain a vast un
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in:Â Modern World History Interactive Lessons Bundle Walking Tours & More
Dawes Act 1887 Document Primary Source Analysis Activity Native Americans
Need a great way to address your content on Native Americans in the West or the Dawes Act? Want a no-prep resource to practice primary source analysis with your students?Investigate the Dawes Act of 1887 with this primary source analysis activity in a fun, engaging lesson!This 1-page handout provides the original legislation as well as the document image for students to analyze with guiding questions for a better understanding of American documents and, in this case, the Dawes Act of 1887. Inclu
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5th - 12th
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African Kingdoms in the Middle Ages Activity | Medieval Africa Centers
This African Kingdoms in the Middle Ages Activity will save you time and stress as you introduce your students to the significant civilizations of Africa during Medieval times while students practice vital Social Studies skills. It includes center or investigation cards on the origination and location, wealth, leadership, and decline of Ghana, Mali, Songhai, the Eastern Kingdoms, and the Central & Southern Kingdoms. Skills Practiced:Reading for ContentTopic Investigation & Categorizatio
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in:Â Ancient Civ - Middle Ages History Interactive Lessons Bundle Walking Tours+
Cuneiform Activity Ancient Mesopotamia Bundle - Worksheets and Presentation
Teaching your students about the cuneiform writing system is fun and easy with this no-prep resource bundle! This ready-to-use lesson value bundle teaches students about cuneiform and its importance in Ancient Sumer and other Mesopotamian ancient civilizations. Students will have fun deciphering hidden messages and learning about how cuneiform was used in Ancient Sumer.This bundle includes: A reading passage handout introducing cuneiform and how it was usedA cuneiform translation handout that al
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5th - 9th
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Scientific Revolution Discovery Centers Activity
Teaching the Scientific Revolution? This activity will save you time and stress as you cover the content and address the standards in your classes!Students can investigate the beginning and major contributions of the Scientific Revolution with this Discovery Centers activity on the significant scientists of the period. This interactive resource allows students to either work in table groups or to visit placard centers set up around the room on 7 different advancements during the Scientific Rev
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6th - 11th, Higher Education
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Also included in:Â Modern World History Interactive Lessons Bundle Walking Tours & More
9-11 September 11th Centers Response Group Activity Sept. 11 9/11 911
9-11 Centers or Response Group Activity sets up your classroom into 6 Centers or 6 Response Groups to allow students to collaboratively investigate the events of 9/11. This 44 page activity set provides resource cards on the major categories of the event for students to read, view, and discuss as they complete the student guide. Content Topics CoveredBasic FactsVictims of TerrorismPerpetrators - the TerroristsEffects of 9/11 Terrorism in AmericaTimeline of the Day's EventsHistory Leading up to
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in:Â US 2 Modern U.S. History Interactive Lessons Bundle - Walking Tours & More
World Religions Investigation and Comparison Centers or Stations Activity
Introduce your students to the major World Religions with this Investigation and Comparison Centers Activity that hits the Social Studies skills as it addresses World and Geography concepts and standards. This is a complete centers activity for the investigation and comparison of the major world religions. Easily set it up as stations, a gallery walk, or table folders for students to work on individually or in small groups.Students will visit each center to see vivid images and to read concise
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in:Â World Religions Comparison Centers Activity & ORQ Writing Bundle
Home Front in WWII Primary Source Analysis Activity Handout US History WW2
Investigating the American Home front during WWII? Want to help students analyze primary sources to understand the different perspectives on life changes during America's involvement in WW2?This 2-page handout provides an assortment of quotes and images for students to analyze with guiding questions for a better understanding of the Home Front during WWII. Includes a wrap-up question in which students make comparisons to our modern cultural changes.Includes:2-page worksheetSkills Addressed:Prima
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Systems of Government | Types of Government | Forms of Government Activities
This activity examines different types and systems of governments from around the world. The goal of the lesson is to identify various forms of government and to comprehend that types of government can overlap. Types of government included are democracy, monarchy, dictatorship, totalitarian, theocracy, and anarchy. This lesson can be used for higher achieving students in grades 5-8 and students who need more support academically in grades 9-12. Students can use the graphic organizer provided to
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6th - 9th
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Progressive Era Primary Source Analysis Activity Bundle
Want to introduce or review the changes in the Progressive Era with Primary Sources? This bundled set includes 8-pages of handouts providing an assortment of quotes and images for students to analyze with guiding questions for a better understanding of the changes that took place during the Progressive Era. Includes a wrap-up question on each in which students make comparisons to our modern economy.Also available as individual products:Problems of the Progressive Era Primary Source Analysis Acti
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6th - 12th
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Nationalism & Unification Activity Packet World History
Nationalism & Unification can be introduced or reviewed with this complete Activity Packet with an optimal understanding learning process. This is a complete introduction to the mid-late 1800s Nationalism and Unification. Students are provided links (or may use any available textbooks) to complete 4-Thought Organizers and to interpret primary sources on each event. Includes the following for analysis and content processing: Political cartoonsQuotesImagesMapsText Follows a Learning Proces
Grades:
7th - 12th
Middle Ages Mapping Activity Europe Geography Analysis
This Middle Ages Mapping Activity will save you time and energy as you teach about the changes and developments during the World History period.Use this mapping activity to introduce the Middle Ages of Europe.Reviews basic geography skills while introducing significant places and geographic themes for covering the Middle Ages time period.Resource IncludesMaps for AnalysisGuiding QuestionsMapping PromptsSocial Studies Skilled AddressedMappingMap AnalysisCritical ThinkingHistorical InquiryAbout th
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6th - 11th
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Industrial Revolution Primary Source Analysis Activity
Looking for an engaging activity to introduce the Industrial Revolution? Want to practice the skills of primary source analysis as you study the Inductrial Revolution?Allow students to examine the Industrial Revolution through the analysis of primary sources. Take students back into the mines and the mills and let them hear the stories from those who lived at that time. Teaching suggestions are included, but my favorite implementation strategy is to create small groups where students can examine
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6th - 12th
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Causes of the Civil War Primary Source Analysis Handout Activity
Are you teaching the Causes of the Civil War and hoping to find a no-prep resource? Are you looking for that perfect lesson to practice primary source analysis while addressing the core content on the Civil War and its causes?Use this Primary Source Analysis Activity to address the standards while helping your students gain a better understanding of the causes of the Civil War. Students can inspect vivid images, decipher varying quotes, and investigate original documents with guiding questions
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Famous Explorers of the Age of Exploration Newcasts Activity
Looking for a fun and engaging Explorers from the Age of Exploration lesson?Let your students become the center of attention as they create and perform newscasts on the famous explorers of the Age of Exploration! This activity allows students to review basic facts about the key explorers of the Age of Exploration and to create Newscasts that they report to the class. Resource Includes8 Explorer Reading CardsStudent Research GuideStudent Activity OrganizerTeaching SuggestionsExplorers CoveredVas
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5th - 11th
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80s Culture in America Primary Source Analysis Activity 1980s
Investigate the Culture of the 1980s in America with this easy, no-prep resource.This 2-page handout provides an assortment of quotes and images for students to analyze with guiding questions for a better understanding of the Culture of the 80s in America. Includes a wrap-up question in which students utilize all of the information, as well as prior content knowledge for completion.Covered Topics:80s TrendsMadonna, Michael Jackson & Other Musical GreatsAIDs EpidemicStop Smoking CampaignWe Ar
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6th - 12th
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Hot Wars in the Cold War Primary Source Analysis Activity Korean War and Vietnam
Need a summary activity on the Hot Wars during the Cold War? Looking for a lesson to practice primary source analysis while you review the Cold War, Korean War, and Vietnam?This 2-page handout provides an assortment of quotes and images for students to analyze with guiding questions for a better understanding of the Hot Wars of the Cold War. Includes a wrap-up question in which students utilize all of the information, as well as prior content knowledge for completion.Skills Practiced:Primary Sou
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6th - 12th
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Middle Ages | Medieval Europe | Daily Life Image Analysis Activity
Introduce your students to Life in the Middle Ages with a fun and engaging Walking Tour. Filled with content, and an ease to set up, you will find this activity saves you time and stress while teaches the standards you need to teach!This activity allows students to move from topic to topic to gather information about the life and times of the Middle Ages as an introduction to the times. The cards could also be posted around the room as the key information for centers. I laminate cards on cons
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6th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Civ - Middle Ages History Interactive Lessons Bundle Walking Tours+
Civil Rights Act of 1964 Document Primary Source Analysis Activity
Practice primary source analysis while addressing the core content of the Civil Rights Act if 1964 during the Civil Rights Movement.This 1-page handout provides the original legislation as well as the document image for students to analyze with guiding questions for a better understanding of American documents and, in this case, the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Includes a significance wrap-up question in which students utilize all of the information to explain the significance of the legislation.An
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5th - 12th
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Ancient Egypt Hieroglyphics Activity Value Bundle - Worksheets and Presentation
Learn about Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics and writing systems with this no-prep resource bundle! This ready-to-use lesson value bundle teaches students about hieroglyphics and the discovery of the Rosetta Stone. Students will have fun deciphering hidden messages and learning about how hieroglyphics were used in Ancient Egypt, and by which members of Egyptian society. Background information on other Ancient Egyptian writing systems like Hieratic and Demotic Script is also provided. This bundle i
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5th - 9th
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Mapping the Lands of the Byzantine Empire Activity - Geography of Empire
Mapping the Lands of the Byzantine Empire Activity (Part of my Geography IN History Series) is a great lesson for setting the foundation for your unit on the Byzantine Empire and the rule of Justinian and Constantine.This mapping activity guides students through mapping the physical features of the Byzantine Empire (Early Christian Civilization) by researching 15 different questions and topics on the region. Students can use an atlas with a physical map of the region or online sources to comple
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6th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Mapping the Lands of the Ancient & Early World Activity Bundle
Executive Order 9066 for Japanese Internment WWII Document Analysis Activity WW2
If you are teaching about Japanese Internment, this is a must read! Executive 9066 ordered Japanese-American citizens into internment camps during WWII. As your students analyze this primary source, they will also be examining content about this event in American history.This 1-page handout provides the original legislation as well as the document image for students to analyze with guiding questions for a better understanding of American documents and, in this case, the Executive Order 9066 in 1
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5th - 12th
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Battles of Civil War Primary Source Analysis Activity Handout Assignment
Studying the Battles of the Civil War and want to practice primary source analysis? Use this Primary Source Analysis Activity to address your state and national Social Studies standards while helping your students gain a better understanding of the Battles of the Civil War. Content Topics CoveredBattles of the Civil WarFall of Fort SumpterBattle of Bull RunLee's SurrenderBattle of AntietamMumma's FarmhouseConfederate vs. Union TroopsBarriers in the Civil WarObstacles faced by soldiersCommunity
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6th - 12th
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