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European history Common Core CCRA.W.4 worksheets
Julius Caesar Close Reading Comprehension Activity | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the famous ruler from Ancient Rome, Julius Caesar. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about the famous Roman leader whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehension activity with ten questionsTwo grammar que
Grades:
5th - 6th
THE MONUMENTS MEN
Monuments Men movie guide and the real life story behind the movie. Movie viewing guide with includes fifteen questions and an answer key. Also included is Information about the art in the movie, a postcard activity, and questions are included. All items are editable.Also available bundled together along with:National TreasureWoman in GoldMean GirlsMeet the PatelsThe Imitation GameYou May Also Like: Hitler's Rise to PowerThe Monuments MenCold War Map ActivityWWII Map ActivityWWII DilemmasOper
Grades:
5th - 12th
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Also included in:Â World War II Bundle
Dunkirk and the Battle of Britain Close Reading Comprehension | 5th & 6th Grade
A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch surrounding the evacuation of Allied forces from Dunkirk and The Battle of Britain that followed. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about the evacuation from Dunkirk and the Battle of Britain whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An infor
Grades:
5th - 6th
Also included in:Â World War II Close Reading Comprehension Activity Bundle | 5th & 6th Grade
CKLA Grade 5 Unit 4, Grade 4 Unit 2: Medieval Knights and Coats of Arms
Need an Attention-Grabbing Introduction to Knights?Guided notes and an interactive activity about the process of creating a coat of arms lets children step into the shoes of knights during the medieval ages.Starting CKLA Unit 4 in 5th Grade?This is the perfect introductory lesson to Don Quixote and his obsession with knighthood!Starting CKLA Unit 2 in 4th Grade?This is the perfect introductory lesson to knights, their families, and what their coats of arms represent!Why Guided Notes?Guided notes
Grades:
4th - 5th
Also included in:Â CKLA Grade 5 Unit 4 Don Quixote Quiz, Vocabulary Cards & More {BUNDLE}
Hernan Cortes Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
Two great activities that would span five lessons about the famous Spanish conquistador and explorer responsible for the downfall of the Aztec Empire, Hernán Cortés. Perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. NO PREP is needed!Firstly, there is a close reading activity where children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity. Secondly, there is a biography writing unit which has been split in
Grades:
3rd - 4th
Hernan Cortes Biography Writing Unit | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A biography writing unit about the life of the famous Spanish conquistador and explorer, Hernán Cortés. The NO PREP unit has been split into four separate lessons and is perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade.Included in this PDF printable resource:Three fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphsWriting templates for four draft paragraphsTwo prompt sheets for students to write their introduction and conclusionA template for students to write up their neat bi
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3rd - 4th
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Also included in:Â Hernan Cortes Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
It's the Vikings | Step by Step Paragraph Packet | Informational Writing
Our It's the Vikings Paragraph Packet leads young writers through each step of the writing process as they write a well-developed informative paragraph about what they learned in class about the Vikings. When student writing is complete, use the included rubric to assess and bulletin board letters and graphics to display student work! Our Paragraph Packets are designed to guide primary students through each step of the writing process while implementing a step-by-step method to help them create
Grades:
1st - 4th
Monty Python Medieval Unit - Full Lesson
This is a multi day lesson for Monty Python and Holy Grail for World History and European History. King Arthur is a legendary figure from medieval literature and folklore. While the historical existence of King Arthur remains a subject of debate and speculation, his character and the stories associated with him have had a profound influence on medieval culture and literature. Monty Python and the Holy Grail is a classic comedy film that parodies the Arthurian legends and medieval times. While it
Grades:
9th - 12th
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It's Jackie Robinson | Biography Paragraph Packet | Informational Writing
Jackie Robinson became a civil rights leader when he became the first Black man to play for a major league baseball team! Our It's Jackie Robinson Biography Paragraph Packet will lead young writers through guided research of Jackie Robinson on safe kid-friendly websites. When finished researching, students will be guided through each step of the writing process as they write a well-developed informative paragraph about what they learned about Jackie Robinson. When student writing is complete,
Grades:
1st - 5th
Also included in:Â Jackie Robinson Biography BUNDLE
Gorbachev's Problems and Detente, Glasnost, Perestroika
This is a handout that asks students to read charts, graphs, and short descriptions about these problems in the Soviet Union in the 1980s: per capita gross domestic product, surpluses and deficits of production of food, proxy wars, and protest movements. They analyze how these events caused problems in the Soviet Union and compare them to problems in China under Mao and Deng Xiaoping. There are QR codes for them to scan and watch youtube videos. Then, students read about the detente, glasnost, a
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â European History (Ancient Greece to the Fall of the USSR)
It's Leif Eriksson | Biography Paragraph Packet | Informational Writing
Leif Eriksson is one of the most famous Vikings. Our It's Leif Eriksson Paragraph Packet will lead young writers through guided research of Leif Eriksson on safe kid-friendly websites. When finished researching, students will be guided through each step of the writing process as they write a well-developed informative paragraph about Leif Eriksson. When student writing is complete, use the included rubric to assess and bulletin board letters and graphics to display student work!You can easil
Grades:
1st - 4th
Also included in:Â Leif Eriksson Biography BUNDLE
It's Benjamin Franklin | Biography Paragraph Packet | Informational Writing
Benjamin Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States of America. Our It's Benjamin Franklin Biography Paragraph Packet will lead young writers through guided research of Benjamin Franklin on safe kid-friendly websites. When finished researching, students will be guided through each step of the writing process as they write a well-developed informative paragraph about what they learned about Benjamin Franklin. When student writing is complete, use the included rubric to assess
Grades:
1st - 5th
Also included in:Â Benjamin Franklin Biography BUNDLE
Genghis Khan Close Reading Comprehension Activity | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the life of famous Mongolian Emperor, Genghis Khan. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about the famous warlord whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehension activity with ten questionsTwo grammar questio
Grades:
5th - 6th
Also included in:Â Middle Ages Close Reading Comprehension Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Effects of World War I (Distance Learning)
This handout presents students with 6 effects of WWI, including the death in Europe, increased power of America and its banks, break-up of large empires (Austria-Hungary and Ottoman), Economic Instability in Germany, the Armenian Genocide, and Russian expansion. After each impact, students are asked an analysis question. This handout has been the basis of lots of rich discussion in my classes, and it is formatted for google classroom.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â European History (Ancient Greece to the Fall of the USSR)
Bartolome de las Casas handout and Excerpts
This handout includes some excerpts from de las Casas' book A Short Account of the Destruction of the Indies and tasks students with summarizing each paragraph as a check for understanding. Then students must answer 5 analysis questions about the context of the book and it's impact in New Spain in the 1540s. It is formatted for google classroom.
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â World History: Paleolithic/Prehistoric to the end of the Middle Ages
The Social Contract, Locke and Hobbes (Distance Learning)
This handout takes students through the ideas of the social contract, and how Thomas Hobbes and John Locke viewed human behavior in the state of nature, and thus how they viewed government. Students are frequently asked to apply these lenses to our current society, gradually understanding the rationale for why we have laws. Students really love to debate and discuss these ideas, so this is a great basis for lots of rich discussions in class. It is formatted for google classroom.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Colonial America
Bubonic Plague/Black Death Reading (COVID-19)
This is a short reading I created about the bubonic plague in Europe. It asks students about similarities and differences to the current COVID-19 pandemic with 4 analysis questions at the end.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â World History: Paleolithic/Prehistoric to the end of the Middle Ages
The Fall of Rome, Byzantine Empire, and the Crusades
This handout first has students analyze how religion can convince people to harm others and themselves, what could prevent people from being easily convinced by their religion to cause harm, and then gives students a text and maps about how the fall of Rome and the weakening of the Byzantine Empire led to the Dark Ages in Europe and the Crusades. Then students analyze what was missing in Europe that could have prevented the Crusades AND if this could ever happen in the United States. It is forma
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â End of the Middle Ages Readings and Activities
Marco Polo and Ibn Battuta Map and Writings Analysis (Distance Learning)
This handout begins with a map of Ibn Battuta and Marco Polo and where they traveled, having students answer a couple of questions. Then, students will read excerpts from the writings of Marco Polo and Ibn Battuta, annotating for the two men's perspectives, motives, and biases. The excerpts also have footnotes for some of the more difficult vocabulary. Finally, there are three analysis questions for students to answer using evidence from the text. It is formatted for google classroom and can be
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â African History Bundle
AP® US History: WWII European/ Pacific Theater Comparison Grid
By the time Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor brought the US into World War II, the conflict had already been raging for years. Indeed, while most young American men were attending school or working on the family farm, their battle-hardened counterparts in Japan & Germany were conquering large parts of the world.This side-by-side comparison grid traces the order of major developments in both the Pacific & European theaters during World War II. Beginning with the rise of totalitarian regimes
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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Cold War Bundle
This bundle takes students through the Cold War by having them do assignments and activities to analyze and understand: The difference between capitalism, socialism, and communismHow tensions rose between Truman and Stalin in the 1940sChinese Communism How the U.S. and Soviet Union approached Korea during the Korean War and how the issue of nuclear proliferation was handled.The Bay of Pigs invasion and Cuban Missile Crisis An exploration into three proxy wars during the Cold War (Korean War, Vie
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Enlightenment Philosophers Packet (Distance Learning)
This packet has students analyze the ideas and writings of Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, Jean Jacques Rousseau, Mary Wollstonecraft, and Voltaire through higher-order thinking questions. It is formatted for google classroom. I have gotten several days worth of discussion and debate out of this handout, so it can be used for more than just one day of lessons.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Colonial America
John Locke and Thomas Jefferson
This brief handout explains the ideas of the social contract and natural rights through an excerpt by John Locke and then asks students questions, including about why John Locke's ideas were adapted by Thomas Jefferson, and if his slave owning impacted his changes. It is formatted for google classroom.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Colonial America
Winston Churchill Close Reading Comprehension Activity | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A World War II close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the Prime Minister of Great Britain during World War 2, Winston Churchill. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about the famous leader whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehension activity wi
Grades:
5th - 7th
Also included in:Â Winston Churchill Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
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Find European History resources | TPT
Take your students on a journey through European history with TPT! If you’re an educator or parent looking for printable or digital resources to help your student learn about European history, we’ve got you covered. Whether you’re teaching about the Renaissance, the Age of Exploration, or the World Wars, there are plenty of high-quality TPT resources at your fingertips to teach European history to your students.
European history activities to try
Here are a few examples of the different types of activities and lessons you can find on TPT to help teach students about European history:
Centers & Stations
Through the use of centers, students can collaborate and discuss topics and content they examine for various eras in European history. For example, you could have students navigate through a handful of centers or stations to help them learn about different elements of the Renaissance period, including influential cities, leaders, and artists. Or, to help them learn about the key figures and milestones of the French Revolution.
Map Making
With map-making activities you can not only teach students about European history, but also incorporate geography into your lessons. As they label and color maps, students can learn about important places in Europe and how European countries have expanded (and fallen) over time. For example, you could have students make maps of Europe before and after World War I to identify how the conflict impacted Europe.
Primary Source Analysis
One of the best ways to learn about European history is through historical documents, letters, diaries, art, and literature. Encourage students to use these firsthand accounts to gain a deeper understanding about European people and events. For instance, you can have students read excerpts from the works of Enlightenment philosophers — like Mary Wollstonecraft — and how they contributed to the political thinking of the time.
Research Projects
Have students research and present on a specific topic of European history, like the Age of Exploration. For example, ask students to choose a famous European Explorer to research, and have them write a short biography of that person or create a short video or presentation about their achievements and legacy.
Frequently asked questions for teaching European history
What is taught in European history?
In European history courses, students are taught about the cultural, economic, political, and social milestones that shaped Europe from the Middle Ages until the present.
What types of European History resources are available on TPT?
There are many different types of European history resources sold by Sellers on TPT — from interactive notebooks to gallery walks.
How do I find European history resources on TPT?
Educators can save time preparing European history lessons with resources created by experienced teachers. Simply start a search for European history resources on the TPT marketplace, and filter by grade level, price, and/or resource type to find materials that've been proven to work in classrooms like yours. No matter what you’re teaching, there are plenty of lessons and activities sold by Sellers on TPT that are tailored to meet your students' skill levels.
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