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High school world history songs for parents
Vietnam War Music Activity
The following is an activity in which students explore various songs which were direct results and/or responses to the conflict in Vietnam. Students are provided with the lyrics to the following four songs:- "For What It's Worth by Buffalo Springfield- "Ohio" by Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young- "What's Going On" by Marvin Gaye- "Ballad of the Green Berets" by Staff Sergeant Barry SadlerInstructions are for the teacher to play the songs while the students listen to the songs and read the lyric
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Do we benefit from slavery today, as the North did in the 1800s?
This is a powerful lesson for students to see a modern connection to the past.Before this lesson, you should discuss with students how the North was complicit in slavery as much as the South was in the years prior to the Civil War. Northerners profited greatly off the backs of slave labor, whether they would have wanted to admit it or not. This lesson poses the question: Do we profit from slavery today?It uses multi-media clips about Nike and Apple as well as a song called "Are My Hands Clean"
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6th - 12th
Hip Hop Griot; Rapping African Folktales & Oral Traditions
Oral tradition is essential to all societies. This is particularly important in societies where a large number people were not literate. The culture and traditions of most African civilizations was not carried on through a written language. The history and traditions of Africa were continued over the centuries, orally through storytellers and through performance by the entire village or tribe. The class will be divided in to groups of five or six who will write, design, and perform an Afric
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6th - 11th
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Vietnam War - Media Impact Lesson and Activities
Are you looking for a way to incorporate the Vietnam War into your classroom? Are you looking to keep the activity engaging and interesting? This activity brings the media of the Vietnam War era to life for the students. Students will be analyzing primary sources photographs, videos and music to see the events of the 1960s and 1970s. They also will analyze the impact the war had upon the American Homefront long after the war had concluded. The lesson concludes with a closing activity. I have use
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Asian History Bundle
WWII: European Theater - Virtual Museum w/ PREVIEW (NO PREP - ChatGPT Solutions)
In this assignment students will engage in a project-based learning activity that highlights significant moments in WWII. Using the provided Google Slide template, students will create a museum exhibit that shows the key events that happened throughout World War II beginning with the causes and concluding with Germany's unconditional surrender.Student's will be required to conduct research in order to choose the images and video clips showing primary source footage that best highlight the import
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Middle School/High School Social Studies World History Syllabus Template in Word
In this download, you will get two syllabi that I created for 2 different freshman World History courses. The following sections are included:- Contact information- Course description- Required Materials- Grading Policy- UnitsSyllabi are in Microsoft Word for easy editing. Items like name, email address, and phone number have been colored red to cue you to personalize this information. Pairs well with my syllabus e-signature Google Form. You may also like:Social Studies World History Open House
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Great Depression - Song Analysis Project with Rubric (This Land is Your Land)
Great Depression - Song Analysis Project with Rubric (This Land is Your Land) - This 4 page Great Depression teaching resource contains a project that requires students to analyze the song This Land id Your Land by Woody Guthrie and the ways in which it relates to the overall events of the Great Depression. The famous song became an anthem of the Great Depression era and is an excellent tool for student analysis in order to show their interpretive skills and their ability to relate a source to t
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5th - 10th
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Learn Spanish Cultures From 25 Students - PDF + Editable Slides + Activities
Project-Based Language Learning: Meet 25 Students from Across the Hispanophone WorldThe following places are included:Argentina Bolivia Chile Colombia Costa Rica Cuba Dominican Republic Ecuador El Salvador Equatorial Guinea Guatemala Honduras Mexico Nicaragua Panama Paraguay Peru Puerto Rico Spain Uruguay Venezuela Western SaharaUnited States of AmericaAndorraBelizeThere are over 500 pages in this resource which can be used in the classroom and digitally, while some are repetitive pages that eac
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6th - 11th
War Protest Songs Analysis Activity
U.S. History / American History / World History: War Protest Songs Analysis Group work Activity. Music is driven by passion....these artists were passionate about various wars in our history. By listening, recording and analyzing lyrics students grasp a deeper level of learning. This activity is fantastic and will activate your auditory learners and maximize creativity and passion in any social studies setting.This product is also sold as part of the Vietnam & Post War America Unit Bundle
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: U.S. History Best Sellers Bundle
How to Write an Enduring Issue Essay (Global II Essay included)
INCLUDES:-"Jingle Bells" song to remember 9 major enduring issues- Full Enduring Issues Essay (I use after teaching nationalism)- Essay Outline example answer keyI use this guide the first time I give my sophomores a full NYS Global Exam Enduring Issue Essay to complete. Ideally, they've already been instructed on the basic concept of an enduring issue. It takes roughly a week to complete together in class with additional work given outside the classroom. While it is a big time commitment, I ha
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10th
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Also included in: NYS Global Two Regents Full-Year Curriculum: Updated for New Exam
Protest Songs: Vietnam War & Iraq War
This one-page, two-sided PDF provides the lyrics to the songs "Fortunate Son" by Creedence Clearwater Revival and "Holiday" by Green Day along with questions that check for student understanding and prompt quality class discussion. It is an exciting, fun, and interesting way to introduce a unit on the Vietnam War in a way that really garners students' interest.
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9th - 12th
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Economics & History: The Beatles "Revolution" song (Vietnam War, communism, '68)
The preview includes the lyrics and 1 of the handout's 8 questions, along with the answer key. The answer key provides a lot of historical insight into the song for the students, although the students generally understand the true meaning while listening to the song.
Before playing the song, give a brief background on the year of 1968 (Vietnam War and global protests) and all of the worldwide protests that were taking place.
Now play the song. This is the youtube link to hear it: https://www.
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Alexander The Great Music Video
This clever and informative music video by EdTunes, chronicles the life and times of the Macedonian King, Alexander the Great. It explains the circumstances surrounding his ascension to the Macedonian throne and examines his invasion and subsequent conquest of the Persian Empire. The song also discusses the impact of Alexander’s conquest on Eurasian societies, including the creation of a cosmopolitan civilization known as Hellenic.
THE PACKAGE INCLUDES:
•MP4 music file.
•PDF lyric sheet for pr
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Ancient China Architecture Coloring Pages
Explore the majestic beauty of Ancient China with our Architecture Coloring Pages! Perfect for students and history buffs, these pages feature intricate illustrations of iconic Chinese structures, including temples, palaces, and pagodas. Enjoy a creative journey through China's rich architectural heritage while enhancing your artistic skills. Ideal for both educational and leisurely activities!This product includes:50 Coloring Pages1 Page For Test Your ColorsSize:8.5″ x 11″ InchFiles are PDF &am
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5th - 12th
Flashcards Bundle A to Z - Country, Jobs and verbs
Unbeatable DISCOUNT Bundle: Explore, Learn, and Grow!Unlock a world of information with our exclusive bundle that brings together three exceptional sets of flashcards to enrich your learning experience. Dive into the realms of geography, language, and career exploration, all in one comprehensive package. This bundle is not just a collection of flashcards; it's a gateway to expanding your horizons!1. Big Brain Countries Cards A to Z (57 CARDS): Embark on a global journey with our Big Brain Countr
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Black and White World Map | Coloring Sheet
This black and white map shows all 7 continents accurately labeled. This is a printable map that would be great in a simple and minimalist classroom. This map can also be printed off, copied, and be used for coloring sheets for students. *The first page is the world map*The second page is the credits page
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PreK - 9th
Discover Ancient Rome Coloring Pages - Ancient History Coloring Pages
Step Back in Time with Our Ancient Rome Coloring Pages! Perfect for Students and History Enthusiasts, These Pages Feature Detailed Illustrations of Iconic Roman Architecture, Famous Figures, and Daily Life Scenes. Enjoy Coloring While Learning About the Fascinating History and Culture of Ancient Rome. Ideal for Both Educational and Creative Activities!This product includes:34 Coloring Pages1 Page For Test Your ColorsSize:8.5″ x 11″ InchFiles are PDF & JPG FormatYou might also like these:Prin
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4th - 12th
Henry VIII Notes and Six Musical
This is an assignment for notes about Henry VIII, his 6 wives, and his children. While students usually hate notes, they tend to like this assignment because they are interested hearing about him beheading or divorcing all his wives, it's usually a fun lesson.The students have blanks in their packet and the AK version is the full version of the notes. I usually write them in one by one and the students guess what happened to each person. There is also a list of each of his wives with information
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8th - 12th
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CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD: Germany – O Christmas Tree FREEBIE
*** FREE ***Overview: This product is a curriculum integration tool incorporating music, history and cultural traditions. The lesson is built around students learning some facts about Christmas Around the World as is found in Germany, singing a famous German Christmas carol, O Christmas Tree and playing a recorder and/or Easy Tone Chimes & Bells arrangement of the song. Materials:• Teaching Suggestions• Fact Sheet• Song Sheet: O Christmas Tree• Music for Recorder• Music & Instructions
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3rd - 12th, Adult Education
Movie Questions: The Real Versailles - BBC Documentary - NO PREP
In this documentary, students will get a detailed account of how Louis was able to consolidate and maintain power as the absolute monarch in Europe by using his magnificent Palace of Versailles. The doc contains 22 questions with an answer key.To obtain TPT credits for future purchases, follow these steps:Visit your My Purchases page. If necessary, log in to your account.Next to each purchase, you will find a "Provide Feedback" button.Click on the button, and you will be redirected to a page wh
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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World History Syllabus Middle and High School Template
This syllabus is an editable Microsoft Word document and can be altered to fit other courses. I use it every time I teach world history because it is incredibly straight forward and goes over all the basics!Includes: course description, grading policy, materials, discipline, procedures, student expectations, late work policy, homework details, a project preview, and a parent information section
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6th - 12th
Teach History with Music: Toolkit - How to engage students in ANY history class!
Do you want to engage and inspire students in a history or social studies classroom? History and your classroom come alive when you put it to a rhythm! Use popular and traditional songs to engage your students and inspire them to see historical and social issues in the world around them!
This versatile toolkit will allow you the opportunity to use popular music in your classroom to allow students to engage with historical and social issues through popular music! The best part is the toolkit
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
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Bundle: Samantha Smith: Short Story, Persuasive Letters
Create an entire unit by using this Bundle:-Learn about Samantha Smith's life by reading a short story.- Learn how to write persuasive letters and, a bonus, knit Samantha's outfit for an 18" doll.An Easel Assessment is included.
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6th - 9th
World History or World Studies Syllabus (General Level Classes)
This syllabus is very complete, including a description of the content to be covered in a World History or World Studies class, from pre-history to the Renaissance. It includes strategies that may be used for teaching the content, responsibilities of the student, discipline policies, grading policies, and a parent/student contract to be signed and returned. This template can be modified to include your personal information, including space allotted for name, room number, phone number, and email.
Grades:
6th - 10th
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