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British history independent work packets for Google Apps
Flat Earth- Conspiracy Theory- Listen, Short Answer, & Paragraph
I used to hate it when students would bring up conspiracy theories like Flat Earth, as I thought it was my job to convince them that minute why this was unreasonable, and I didn't always have facts to do that! I didn't realize that I was missing a major opportunity to engage their interest. Now, I have a plan, and this assignment does all the fact-finding and conspiracy evaluations for me. In addition, this assignment is important because it is skill-based, and it targets evidence and analysis s
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Princess Diana & British Royals- Conspiracy Theory- Listen, Short Ans. Paragraph
A new generation of students is curious about Princess Diana and her sudden death because of the recent TV show, The Crown. This scandalous conspiracy features affairs, paparazzi, the British Royals, eating disorders, MI6, and a deadly car crash. Because of the tragic and sometimes racy nature of the content, I would recommend this for mature students only. You are busy, so the detailed summary I provide means that you do not have to listen to the podcast to assess student work. There are rigor
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Revolutionary War Timeline and Map Project!
This is a great project to use to teach the Revolution! Students will investigate why and who joined the Revolution, Colonial/British Strengths and Weaknesses at the start of the conflict, research key battles and individuals, map battle locations, and create a timeline of events!A hit in my class year after year!
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6th - 12th
Shakespeare- Conspiracy Theory - Listen, Short Answer, & Paragraph
I will approach Shakespeare's bio in a new and exciting way this year, by addressing the many well documented conspiracy theories about his prolific works. This is high interest for students, as they love conspiracy theories and may have already learned the usual things about his biography. And, do not fear, the podcast I link to deals responsibly with the truth. In addition to cultural knowledge acquisition, this assignment is also important because it is skill-based, and it targets evidence a
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Mandate Palestine/Origins of Israeli-Palestinian Conflict - Guided Inquiry
Deepen students' knowledge of Mandate Palestine and the origins of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict by having them apply their historical thinking skills with this guided inquiry. Get your students practice with working with historical documents and texts and applying historical thinking skills like close reading and corroboration. This lesson is perfect for AP, IB, and World History classes!This guided inquiry asks students to answer the question: "Who did the British want to have power in Pale
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9th - 12th
The French and Indian War
This lesson goes over the precursor war to the American Revolution, the French and Indian War! Through a Google Slideshow, students are first made aware of the two sides in the war (Not France vs. Indians like most think), and then they are given a packet to complete that discusses all there is to know about the war. This includes the dispute over the Ohio River Valley, George Washington, the Native American point of view on the matter, Ben Franklin's Join or Die image, how Britain was initially
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6th - 11th
Jane Austen Webquest
We're all exhausted teaching in this pandemic year, so I've found going back to some old tried and true activities has helped ease that exhaustion. This FULLY EDITABLE webquest is very straightforward: links are provided to various websites for your students to read through to find the answers to guiding questions to learn about the life and times of Jane Austen. QR codes are all listed on the final page in case you're teaching in person or not 1:1 (in that case, just print & go!). If you're
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9th - 12th
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AP Lang: Power of Speeches Abdication Speech Detailed intro, Essay prompt
Inspired by the movie WE and then dozens of biographies and research, I wove my knowledge and fascination with the controversial "greatest romance of the century" into this unique AP English Language & Composition lesson. In 30 slides, I have embedded 17 personal audio clips (timed on the slides with images) of me providing the necessary background information as I tell the very interesting story of The Duke and Duchess of Windsor, King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson. You could remove the
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Brit Lit:William Blake's "All Religions Are One" &"There is No Natural Religion"
This digital product is everything you and your students need to analyze William Blake as both an artist and a writer. This product includes:a link to an informational background video to set the context for analysisguided analysis of 4 of Blake's most famous works of artguided analysis of Blake's "All Religions Are One"guided analysis of Blakes "There Is No Natural Religion: Series A"guided analysis of Blake's "There Is No Natural Religion: Series B"answers sheets for all literary guided analy
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
Innovations of the Industrial Revolution Google Doc INDEPENDENT WORK ACTIVITY
This two-part activity allows for students to work independently utilizing the internet for research (or alternatively, a textbook) about innovations of the Industrial Era (it works great if you need an assignment for a substitute as well). Students will learn about some of the important inventions of the Industrial Era as well as the response of workers to these new machines (Luddites). This activity encourages students to think about how technology both helped and hindered humanity in the 1800
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7th - 11th
British Castles: Google Earth Tour
Students go on a tour to eight British Castles through Google Earth. Students identify parts of castles, geography surrounding castle, the history of castles, and the function of various aspects of castles.
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6th - 9th
The Rime of the Ancient Mariner Note-Taker
This packet for Samuel Taylor Coleridge's poem will give your students the space they need to summarize the poem and connect it to the larger themes of British Romanticism. Let it guide their learning as you take them through the poem part by part. Be sure to grab the lecture that accompanies it and defines the themes!
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Guy Fawkes And The Gun Powder Plot Comprehension: Digital Resource (8+)
This DIGITAL resource will be added directly to your Google Drive by TPT. It is fully editable and can be shared with your students via Google Classroom.Learn about Guy Fawkes and the gunpowder plot of 1605 and answer the comprehension questions.This is a very comprehensive and informative resource. Students will learn about James 1st and look at why England was so divided at this time.They will look at the main characters involved in the plot, what these men planned, how they attempted to carry
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4th - 10th
*FREEBIE* How to Play Cricket Activity (Digital Resource)
This is a quick activity for students to learn how to play cricket. I would use this as an independent learning activity after a study of the Influences of the British Empire or while learning about the culture Great Britain. It would be fun to then watch a cricket match together or play as a class! Includes: Independent reading/research about how to play the game of cricketAn interactive "drag and drop" activity*Note: Once you access the slides, you’ll need to “Make a Copy” in order to edit and
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6th - 12th
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