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British history independent work pdfs
Middle Ages Coat of Arms Activity - Back to School or Medieval Unit Activity
Bring some creativity into a Middle Ages Unit! Have students create their own Coat of Arms based on their hobbies, personality, family, etc. Includes a detailed assignment sheet with some common heraldic symbols/colors and their traditional meanings. A fun heraldry study for students during a medieval unit.A great way to start a Middle Ages / Medieval Unit or as a "get to know you" activity for Back to School!Includes:- Detailed assignment sheet with a list of traditional symbols & their
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Middle Ages Activities - Projects and Activities for Medieval Times
Protestant Reformation Reading Comprehension Worksheet Renaissance Martin Luther
This passage briefly describe the Protestant Reformation. 22 questions (matching, true/false, and short answer) assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as the key. INCLUDES:Article covering the Protestant Reformation (1000-1100 Lexile) 22 Questions (Matching, True/False, Short Answer)Color and BW VersionsKey includedPart of my Renaissance Reading Comprehension Bundle*If you don't already, Follow Me!
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Protestant Reformation Bundle Slideshow, Reading Comprehension
Henry VIII Reading Comprehension Informational Worksheet Tudors Renaissance
This passage describes the life and wives of Henry VIII. Students complete a chart about the wives and answer 16 questions (true/false, multiple choice). I've included a color and black and white version, as well as the key. INCLUDES:Article on Henry VIII (900-1000 Lexile)Chart to fill in about Henry's wives 16 questions- true/false and multiple choiceColor and BW VersionsKey includedPart of my Renaissance Reading Comprehension Bundle*I do my best to make sure I do not have typos, but occasional
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Italian Renaissance Reading Comprehension Informational Text Bundle
Liberty's Kids Quizzes, Tests, AND Reflection Questions (Episodes 1-10)
Quiz, Questions, Tests-One quiz per episode (episodes 1-10) Basic 10 question quiz including multiple choice, T/F, fill in the blank-Answer key for each quiz-3 thinking questions for each episode (paragraph writing)-Episode 1-5 test -Episodes 6-10 testLooking for GOOGLE FORMS QUIZZES? AND Slides activities? See THIS listing. Great for digital learning and easy computer graded quizzes. This product covers episodes 1-10. This is a print PDF resource but we have linked in our Google Doc so that you
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4th - 6th
Also included in: Liberty's Kids Bundle
13 Colonies ESCAPE ROOM: Reading Comprehension - Print & Go!
The 13 Colonies Escape Room will take students on a secret mission around the classroom, reading comprehension passages, and answering questions! This escape room has students decode interesting facts about New England, Middle and Southern Colonies, economy and religious freedom.The 13 Colonies Escape Room is a great reading comprehension activity with a twist of code deciphering. The codes include ciphers, morse code, cryptograms, Polybius squares, and a final 4 digit code based on the decoders
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: 4 U.S. History ESCAPE ROOMS BUNDLE - Constitution, Revolutionary War
Magna Carta Reading Worksheet Activity for Middle Ages & Medieval Europe
This is a simple reading and worksheet on England's Magna Carta. It includes details on King John, England's barons, and why the Magna Carta was signed.After the reading, students complete a 1 page set of Common Core-aligned reading questions to help gauge their understanding of the reading. An answer key for this is included for your convenience.This download also includes both printable and Google Docs versions of the activity! If you're in a paperless classroom or just want to integrate more
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6th - 10th
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Decolonization of Africa Reading Comprehension Worksheet and Map Activity
The colonization of Africa dramatically impacted the people who lived there. This product contains an article on the Decolonization of Africa with 15 comprehension questions (matching, multiple choice, short answer). Students use a chart describing the independence of African nations. Using this chart, students will color and label to show the decades of African independence. 10 multiple choice questions assess students understanding of the map. There is a powerful aspect to the coloring for
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Age of Imperialism Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle Colonialism
Industrial Revolution Child Labor Reading Comprehension Worksheet DBQ
Need to provide a brief overview of child labor during the Industrial Revolution? This gives this and 26 total questions (vocabulary, true/false, multiple choice) assess students' learning. Some of the questions are document-based, taking your students' understanding to the next level. I've also added a version without the images.INCLUDES:Article about Child Labor (900-1000 Lexile)Questions on article:1) vocabulary2) true/false3) multiple choiceDocument Questions 1) Political Cartoon2) Pamphlet
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5th - 8th
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George vs. George {A Revolutionary Match Up} Comprehension/Comparison
Looking for a fun and engaging way to teach the Revolutionary War? This pack inspired by the book "George vs. George" has everything you need to make history come alive for your students!Included in this unit:Graphic organizers for King George III and George WashingtonVenn Diagram with optional tags for pasting or creating their ownNon-fiction passages on George Washington and King George IIITexting activity where students create reply texts to both historical figures"Why You Taxing Us, Dude" pa
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3rd - 5th
London Unit
Have your students ever visited London? Would you like to organize a virtual visit? Then this unit was designed for you and your students!Your London Calling Unit in detail:This is a set of 30 worksheets about the famous capital city of the United Kingdom, London. This original unit is available in color and in B&W with detailed teacher's notes and answer key.☞ Content: Let’s go to london!❑ Step 1: Discover❑ Brainstorm❑ Listen to a conversation❑ Think about grammar❑ Watch a promotional video
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: London Trip Unit - Resources Bundle
Medieval Times: Castles in the Middle Ages
This 3 part, 37 page package contains the following:The first section is an easy to read, illustrated booklet (21 pages) that covers the 3 main types of castles in the Middle Ages: Motte and Bailey Castles;Stone-Keep Castles;and, Concentric Castles. It also covers:Special Features of Castles;Attacking a Castle;and, Life in a Castle.The second part has a worksheet on each of the 6 topics listed above, plus 3 other worksheets that ask the student to compare their own homes with medieval castles.T
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4th - 6th
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Imperialism Opium War Primary Source Letter to Queen Victoria
This excellent primary source analysis resource for an Imperialism unit features a letter written by a Chinese Commissioner begging England to stop the opium trade. The primary source is excerpted so that students can focus on the key elements of his argument. In the letter, Commissioner Lin appeals to Queen Victoria to stop the opium trade that eventually leads to the Opium War in 1839.After reading the letter, there are 7 multiple choice questions to check students reading comprehension and 3
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7th - 11th
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Viking Alphabet Norse Runes Learning Activity
Design a Viking Norse sword with runes as a rune master!These runes are Elder Futhark runes, an early alphabet of the Vikings or Norse people. The activity page features background information about Norse beliefs of how runes were magical and ways they were used historically. Students compose a message and translate it into the runic alphabet and decorate their sword with them. If students translate the title on their paper into English from the runes, it reads "Rune Master."You will notice some
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1st - 6th
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1917 Movie Guide- 3 Activities Included!
1917 follows the story of two young men, Lance Corporal Blake and Lance Corporal Schofield, who are given the dangerous task to cross enemy territory and deliver a message to another regiment. Failure to deliver the message in time could result in 1,600 soldiers walking into one of Germany’s traps. One could use this film during a World History course, World War I Unit, or for an End of the Year film. The film stars George MacKay, Dean-Charles Chapman, Colin Firth, Benedict Cumberbatch, Andrew
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9th - 12th
Also included in: 2019 Films Bundle- 10 Movie Guides for a Reduced Price!
Australian Explorers - Captain Cook Complete Activity Pack
Your students will love getting to know Captain Cook and discovering the details of his adventures with this great resource designed especially for your Year 5 HASS class. Everything you need is in this file, ready to go, to make your life easier, and free up your time.
Year level: Five
Australian Curriculum Content Descriptor:
ACHASSK110 – The role that a significant individual or group played in shaping a colony
ACHASSI 096 - Organise and represent data in a range of formats including ta
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4th - 6th
Also included in: Australian Explorers Complete Unit- MEGA BUNDLE! SAVE 30%
American Revolution British Acts & Taxes
Why did the British enforce certain acts and taxes on the colonists? Why were the colonists frustrated with these policies? Students will research the causes and underlying reasons why the British passed certain taxes and acts on the colonists during the 1700s; Navigation Acts, Writs of Assistance, Proclamation of 1763, Sugar Act, Stamp Act, Quartering Act, Declaratory Act, Townshend Act, Committee of Correspondence, Tea Act, Intolerable Acts, First Continental CongressIncluded in this resourc
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6th - 8th
Also included in: American Revolution UNIT BUNDLE with BONUS Activities
Industrial Revolution Factory Working Conditions Reading Comprehension Worksheet
This passage gives a brief overview of the factory working conditions during the Industrial Revolution. 10 multiple choice questions assess' students' learning. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key. I've also added a version without the images.INCLUDES:Article (1000-1100 Lexile) 10 Multiple choice questionsColor and BW Version *Answer keys includedThis is a PDF and NOT an editable file.Part of my Industrial Revolution Reading Comprehension BundleYou may also be i
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5th - 8th
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The People of The Three Fires: a Native American Reading Comprehension
This is the perfect resource for starting your Native American Unit or your American Revolution Unit for Michigan or those learning about the Three Fires! In this Comprehension you will learn about the Three Fires; the Ojibwa, the Potawatomi, and the Odawa. Students will read about each group and have a page of data collection questions about where they lived, what their wigwams looked liked, what they ate, what they made, and why each group was special. Along with these questions are a set o
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2nd - 5th
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Industrial Revolution Unit - Child Labor - Photo Analysis and Group Project
Industrial Revolution: Child Labor - Photo Analysis and Group Poster Project
This Industrial Revolution - Child Labor Project helps make the history of the Industrial Revolution come alive for your students!
8 different images of child labor in the Industrial Revolution are included. Students analyze the images, answer questions, and complete a group project relating to the image they have analyzed. The real -life images are engaging to students, as they can see first hand what life would h
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4th - 9th
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Imperialism in China Reading Comprehension Worksheets Opium Wars Boxer Rebellion
This product contains 7 articles/images for students to look through all related to Imperialism in China. Each of the following is described in detail below. Be sure to check out the preview too! 7 Activities:*Imperialism in China-10 q. matching, short answer*Opium-7 q. multiple choice, short answer*Opium Wars-19 q. true/false, multiple choice, short answer*Spheres of Influence-9 short answer*Boxer Rebellion-18 q. matching, true/false*Timeline of Chinese Imperialism-8 q. multiple choice*Primary
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Age of Imperialism Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle Colonialism
American Revolution I Have Who Has Review Game Activity
Looking for a FUN & ENGAGING review game to supplement your study of the American Revolution? Well, this whole class review game ("I Have...Who Has?") is the just-right thing for you!
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Shuffle the cards and pass one out to each student.
*Note: this game was formatted for a class of 28 students. If you have a smaller class size, then a couple students will need 2 cards.
EVERY card must be in play for this game to work.
If you have more than 28 students, you can buddy up o
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3rd - 5th
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Beth - The Story of a Child Convict by Mark Wilson - First Fleet
This resource is a nine page PDF document with activities to do based on the book Beth - The Story of a Child Convict by Mark Wilson. This document contains six worksheets for students.The activities allow the students to reflect on the story and extend their understanding of the themes within this text. There are two pages of comprehension questions, a dictionary activity, a Venn diagram task and two research activities. A teacher answer sheet is provided for the comprehension questions.This bo
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3rd - 6th
Dunkirk (2017) Guided Viewing (Movie Guide) Worksheet
This is a guided viewing worksheet and activities for Christopher Nolan's 2017 film Dunkirk. It is designed to keep the students engaged and focused as they watch this exciting and educational film. The assignment is broken up into four separate parts. Each part is separated by page so that it may be easily added or removed to fit the time constraints of your classroom. The segments included are as follows:Section 1: "Pre-Viewing Questions"-This section is designed to engage the students prior t
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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The Revolutionary War in North Carolina 3 Reading Comprehension Passages
This resource includes 3 reading comprehension passages about the Revolutionary War as it affected North Carolina as well as events leading up to the war. Passages include: The Edenton Tea PartyThe Mecklenburg ResolvesThe Revolutionary War (with emphasis on North Carolina's involvement in the war, including important battle sites in NC)Each passage includes 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL and Google Forms.If you like
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4th - 7th
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