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World War I Map Activity & MAIN Causes (WW1)
World War I Map Activity and MAIN Causes of WWI takes students to Europe 1914 to discuss the M.A.I.N. causes of World War 1(Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism and Nationalism). Then students learn about the alliance system through a map activity. No other maps from the book are needed, just thee colored pencils or crayons. This can be used in class or as homework as it’s a completely stand alone assignment. This is also perfect for substitute teacher plans. A key is included.*** A modified Goog
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7th - 12th
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Road to the Revolution Illustrated Timeline Project
Students complete a planning sheet using notes/textbook resources with information on 12 events leading up the the American Revolution. They then create a 2-sided illustrated timeline to show all 12 events in order. This product includes: 1-Page instructions and grading rubric (original and updated versions!)1-Page Student Note-Taking Guide (original and updated versions!)1 Instructional PowerPoint showing students how to create their project and providing project examples. *This product does
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4th - 10th
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Roaring Twenties Reading Worksheet Activity for the 20s in US History
This Roaring 20s reading activity and worksheet covers many of the dramatic changes and conflicts that arose during this decade in US History. The 1-page reading explains many of the major events of the 1920s in America, including: The Red ScareSacco & Vanzetti trialQuotas and the National Origins ActsThe KKK and terrorismProhibitionThe Scopes trial...and more. The reading is informative, but written at a level middle and high school students can understand. Following the reading is a set o
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7th - 11th
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American Imperialism Packet with Primary Sources & Readings
This fantastic, 5 page American imperialism packet includes primary source cartoons, quotes, charts, and short readings. Each section explains a topic and includes a type of primary source then asks several questions of varying difficulty. Topics included in the packet are the purchase of Alaska, annexation of Hawaii, Spanish-American War, Platt Amendment, Boxer Rebellion, and more. After reviewing each source and text, students outline key information onto an included notes page. This makes for
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7th - 11th
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Note-Taking Template for Non-Fiction Texts
Do your students need support with taking effective notes while reading in the content areas? Do they struggle with Cornell notes? Are they visual learners? Are you looking for ways to incorporate non-fiction texts into your English classes?This template can be printed and used with any history/social science or science textbook/ebook.Separate sections are included for objectives/main idea (to set a purpose for reading), key terms, key people, key dates/events, key ideas, key text features, a
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: Note-Taking Bundle
Cuban Missile Crisis - Simulation
Students are placed in the shoes of President John F. Kennedy on October 16th of 1962. The students will be presented with information about the Cuban Missile Crisis. The advisors have presented you with 5 different options of potential actions to take against the Soviet Union and/or Cuba. Students must weigh the pros and cons of each action and decide what action appears to be the best. Students will then research options to see what option President Kennedy actually took. A series of refl
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6th - 12th
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Gilded Age Political Machines Cartoon Analysis: Boss Tweed and Tammany Hall
Teaching corruption in the Gilded Age? This activity includes 7 political cartoons depicting Boss Tweed and Tammany Hall. Activity includes: 7 political cartoons to analyze Student handout with chart to analyze political cartoons Summarizing questions on student handout Check out the preview! In this activity, students are instructed to pick 2 political cartoons to analyze and use the chart to deconstruct the images. Lastly, the students answer summarizing questions to express their knowledge of
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8th - 12th
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World War I Digital Escape Room - APUSH & US History - Fun WWI Activity
This content-driven Escape Room will take students through important details of WWI focusing on the American Experience and the Home Front. Google Slides format is designed to challenge and engage students as they learn about WWI. Includes a student Note Sheet & 26 slide no-prep digital escape room. A Google Forms version has been added as well -- my preferred format for Breakout Rooms.Through embedded videos, maps & readings, students will learn key details about WWI! This is ready-to-p
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9th - 12th
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Cold War Digital Escape Room - US History, APUSH, World History & AP Euro
This content-driven Escape Room will take students through the Cold War from the Truman Doctrine through the Space Race. Google Form format "lock" is designed to challenge and engage students as they learn about the Cold War. Includes a student Note Sheet, Google Form Escape room (preferred format) & 26 slide Google Slide version. Through embedded videos, charts, maps & readings, students will learn key details about the Cold War! This is ready to post & can be completed fully digita
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8th - 12th
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How to Make A Political Cartoon Activity: Worksheet Template US or World History
This How to Make a Political Cartoon Activity and Analysis worksheet bundle is engaging and simple. It includes an explanation page, a How to Draw a Political Cartoon video, and a printable handout worksheet with a political cartoon example. Students will analyze a historical event by drawing a picture of the event or policy and how it made people feel. It comes with an easy template for students to fill out that has students explain what they have drawn. This activity is fun and applies to uppe
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5th - 12th
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Back to School History Activity: Get to Know You with Historical Thinking Skills
Back to School ice-breakers and first day or first week activities are an excellent way to set the tone for your history class: on-level history or APUSH, AP Euro or AP World. Get to know your students digitally or in person AND teach historical thinking skills in an accessible, engaging way! Students will reflect on and share change & continuity, comparison, causation & periodization... about their own lives. This no-prep, ready-to-post or print resource will engage your students in his
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: APUSH Semester 1 Bundle: 4 Complete Digital Units for AP US History
Case Study OJ Simpson and The Seven S's of Crime Scene Investigation Basics
DIGITAL OR PRINT RESOURCE In this Cross Curricular Active Reading Case Study the focus is on OJ Simpson and the mishandled evidence in the murder investigation of Nicole Brown Simpson & Ronald Goldman. Students will look at the Seven S's of Crime Scene Investigation and explore how the collection, storage, and faulty investigation led to the eventual exoneration of Simpson. Use this Active Reading Case study as a supplement to your unit on crime scene investigation, as homework or as quick
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Forensics Active Reading Case Study BUNDLE
My School Caste: Caste System Analysis Comparison Activity Ancient India Lesson
This assignment is fun and will get your students thinking critically about the Ancient Indian caste system brought by the Aryans. First, students read a brief history of the caste system. Then, they compare the school staff to the Ancient Indian Caste system by creating their own school staff pyramid of power. Students defend their comparisons with evidence and answer critical thinking questions. An example is included.➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ ❤️❤️❤️ LOOKING FOR MORE STELLAR RESOURCES TO
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5th - 10th
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Gettysburg Address: Prove It! Primary Source Analysis
One of my most popular products, this handout helps students analyze one of the most influential speeches in American history: The Gettysburg AddressThis is a different approach to asking students to summarize a primary source, which can be a challenge for some. Instead of students doing the summarizing, they are given a statement that they must prove by finding the exact words within the Gettysburg Address. The handout instructs them to write the line number and copying the words from the sou
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5th - 11th, Adult Education
Buddhism and Hinduism: An Investigation Comparison Activity
Get ready to take your middle school students on an epic journey through ancient history with this supercharged worksheet! Introducing the ultimate tool for comparing and contrasting Hinduism and Buddhism. This worksheet is packed with engaging graphics and lines for students to record information as they explore the similarities and differences between these two ancient religions. This Buddhism and Hinduism comparing & contrasting worksheet can be used for:Independent workPartner workClass
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5th - 10th
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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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Gallery Walk Stations: Effects of the Industrial Revolution for World History
This Gallery Walk or Stations activity and digital notebook for World History guides students through the effects of the Industrial Revolution in England. This assignment can be done as a GALLERY WALK in class or digitally. Each topic includes a 1 page reading and 2-3 pages of additional sources: images, charts, primary sources, etc. You can also print and put the sources in file folders. Laminating the handouts makes it easier to re-use (& to clean in the time of COVID)For the DIGITAL VERSI
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8th - 12th
Also included in: Industrial Revolution Unit Bundle for World History
WWII Mapping Activity: Europe & Pacific Theaters
The WWII Map Activity Worksheet includes both the Europe and Pacific Theaters. This WWII Map Activity includes explicit instructions on how to complete the maps as well as questions based on the map along with knowledge based questions about WWII.Students will label and color different aspects of WWII such as; cities, seas, major battles, shade areas for the Axis and Allies. This mapping activity includes 19 questions (10 on Europe Map & 9 on Pacific Map) that test's students' map and critic
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6th - 12th
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Bill of Rights Scenarios
This is a great activity for a unit on the Bill of Rights and/or the U.S. Constitution. In this activity/ assignments students are assigned to read 12 different scenarios. After reading each scenario they are to figure out if the individual in the scenario had their Constitutional rights violated or not. All scenarios deal with the first 10 amendments. This product comes complete with an answer key. This product WILL generate interesting debate and in-class discussion. Product could also
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Greek Mythology: Create Your Own Greek God Project
Unleash the power of creativity and imagination with the Create Your Own Greek God Project! Are you ready to embark on a mythical journey like no other? Dive into the world of Greek mythology with this fun project that allows students to create their own Greek God or Goddess! My students LOVE this project. This can be done in conjunction with an Ancient Greece lesson. This asks students to come up with their own background story and provide an illustration. Planning worksheet, explanation shee
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4th - 12th
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Shark Tank Chinese Inventions Activity- Medieval China Reading & Presentation
This activity set is student-centered, rigorous and fun. It comes with a Common Core one-page reading covering the Golden Age of the Tang and Song dynasties. Students are then issued one of nine innovations from Medieval China to research and create a Shark Tank-type presentation. Students present while five pre-selected class "sharks" use a rubric to evaluate the presentation based on enthusiasm, support from readings, and marketing ideas. The class fills out an invention basics chart, includin
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5th - 12th
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Gallery Walk Stations Activity: Gilded Age Immigration & Growth of Cities
This Gallery Walk Stations Activity on Gilded Age Immigration & Growth of Cities is designed for in-class & distance learning for your US History or APUSH class. Includes primary and secondary sources, photos, political cartoons, charts, and targeted discussion questions. Fully editable Google Slides format assignments can be assigned digitally or completed in class. Check out the PREVIEW to see the assignment in more detail. Includes: NEW IMMIGRANTS VS. OLD IMMIGRANTSURBAN SLUMSELLIS IS
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7th - 11th
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Case Study Atlanta Child Murders Wayne Williams Hair Fibers PRINT and DIGITAL
DIGITAL OR PRINT RESOURCE POST or PRINT & GO! In this Cross-Curricular Active Reading Case Study, the focus is on HAIR & FIBERS. Students will study thefamous case of The Atlanta Child Murders and how trace evidence was able to connect Wayne Williams to the victims. Active Reading Case Studies can be used in a variety of ways: ➩Attention-Grabbing Introduction to the Unit ➩ Supplement to Forensic Topics ➩Enrichment & Extension Activity to challenge students who need more ➩Quick &
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Forensics Active Reading Case Study BUNDLE
DBQ Renaissance - Common Core Document Based Question Activity
Get your students investigating how wealth gained from trade fueled great achievements during the Italian Reniassance. This Common Core resource packet has a mini-DBQ that is designed to be similar to the New York Regents exam and SBAC. The DBQ is divided into a primary source document analysis and a written response section. Students are expected to respond to questions, find evidence and provide commentary. It fits perfectly with the Common Core reading and writing standards 6-8.1-10.
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5th - 11th
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