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High school social studies printable videos
Ancient India's Maurya and Gupta Empires PowerPoint
This fantastic PowerPoint and "flipped classroom" lesson covers Ancient India's Maurya and Gupta Empires through engaging visuals and easy-to-understand notes. It includes a PowerPoint, Google Slides option, video, and printable guided notes for your students! All of the following topics are covered in the lesson: Chandragupta MauyraThe ArthasastraAshokaBuddhism in IndiaIndia's Golden AgeChandra Gupta I Achievements in IndiaIndian trade routesDecline of the GuptaEach slide is engaging for studen
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7th - 10th
Also included in: World History PowerPoint Bundle Part 2: Classical Asia - Enlightenment
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American History Review Activity for ALL YEAR using Mapping History Fluency
Curriculum review needs to happen ALL YEAR LONG in the United States Social Studies Class. In this US History Review it can become an easy part of the classroom with building History Fluency by doing Thematic Warm-ups. This lesson explains "Mapping Monday" and it gives students the ability to quickly and accurately RECALL, CONNECT, and APPLY historical information from one unit to another Purpose: Create a system of “history fluency” by using the thematic warm-up of Mapping Monday in which st
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4th - 12th
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Iron Jawed Angels: no frills movie viewing guide
This is made to accompany a class watching the HBO film "Iron Jawed Angels" starring Hilary Swank and Angelica Huston about the woman's suffrage movement. It has 50+ straightforward questions that are easy to answer as you watch the film (keep the kids focused and awake!) as well as a character guide to help them keep all the people clear. It is suitable for grades 9-12 in use in a US history class, Women's Studies, or Government class. I don't use fancy graphics or cover pages - but that's
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9th - 12th
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#5 AMERICA: THE STORY OF US - Civil War - Video Guide with Key
This video guide contains 25 questions from the episode of "America: The Story of US" entitled Civil War. The questions go in order and force the students to track and pay attention during the viewing. The episode itself is excellent for the events of the American Civil War. Some topics covered include improved weaponry, the advantages of the North, the beginnings of dog tags, the institution of slavery, cotton, battles, communication, movement, leadership, and medicine.
My name is Julie Rzemi
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5th - 11th
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'Engineering an Empire--Russia' Video Viewing Guide
This product consists of 25 questions to go along with the History Channel's 'Engineering an Empire--Russia' video.
The video is about 45 minutes long and presents information about Ivan III, Ivan IV, Peter the Great, Catherine the Great, Alexander I, and Nicholas II. The video is available in its entirety, free of charge, on YouTube, or can be purchased on DVD from the History Channel.
Video availability: YouTube or DVD
Keywords: Alexander I, Alexander Column, Battle of Kazan, Catherin
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead-History Channel-Vocab, Quiz, and More
This ancient Egypt video documentary is a fascinating and cleverly crafted dramatization that follows an ancient scroll from its creation almost 4,000 year ago to its rediscovery in 1887 by a questionable fellow who was both respected and viewed by many as a thief. This remarkable video will keep your students on the edge of their seats, anxious to learn more about the fate of the scroll. The costumes, acting, lighting, backdrops, props, and scenery are very well done and because it is a true s
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5th - 12th
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THE CENTURY AMERICA'S TIME #9 HAPPY DAYS VIDEO GUIDE WITH KEY
This video guide contains 25 questions from the episode of "The Century: America's Time" entitled "HAPPY DAYS". It chronicles 1953 to 1960. The questions go in order and force the students to track and pay attention during the viewing. The episode itself is excellent for a comprehensive understanding of changes in societal and social norms of the 1950's. Topics covered include women's roles, the rise of the middle class, televisions, rock and roll, the start of the civil rights movement, the fed
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7th - 12th
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America: The Story of Us (Episode 2- "Revolution") Worksheet
This activity complements students' viewing of "America: The Story of Us, Episode 2-Revolution"
The episode itself lasts about 45 minutes and this two page activity follows the entire episode. It requires students to pay close attention, while allowing them time to understand the episode and and enjoy its amazing graphics and special effects. Depending upon class length, this may be used over the course of one or more periods. I would ask students to scan this activity for a few minutes to beco
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7th - 12th
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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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'Engineering an Empire' Video Viewing Guide Super-set
Seller's note: This product does not include access to the videos. Please be sure that you can access the videos BEFORE purchasing this product! I cannot provide refunds due to inability to access the videos.As of September 2022, the videos are available:On DVD ($37.53) On Amazon Streaming (free with History Vault trial) On Daily Motion (free with ads)PersiaChinaAztecsRussiaBritainNapoleonIf a link is broken, Google ‘Engineering an Empire’ to find current access to the video.This product consist
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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"Flyboys" Movie Questions
This movie guide is intended to go with the World War One movie "Flyboys" and includes twelve movie-based questions that can be answered as students watch the movie. Additionally, the movie guide includes three extended-response questions that prompt students to synthesize information from the movie with larger concepts from WWI (such as the use of new technology like the airplane as a weapon).
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7th - 12th
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Robin Hood Film Packet
This packet was designed for students to complete while watching the 2010 Robin Hood film starring Russell Crowe. It features content specific questions aligned with the film to keep students on task and point out important and relevant facts.
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6th - 10th
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People's Century Series Viewing Guide Super-set
'The People's Century' is a fantastic, wonderful, excellent* documentary series about events of the 20th century. All of the episodes are available online for free. Each episode is about 45 minutes long and presents a truly global perspective using eyewitness interviews and primary source documentary footage. I have personally used these for World History, but they would be appropriate for use in US History classes too. This set includes viewing guides (each with 20 to 25 short-answer questi
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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2024 Cicada Emergence - Mapping Brood XIII and XIX
The 2024 Cicada Emergence is coming! Cicada Brood XIII and Brood XIX will be emerging in the US between April and June of this year! In this activity, students will utilize a map of ALL cicada broods, created by the US Forest Service, to build their own map specific to Broods XIII and XIX. Students will then analyze their map, and learn more about the dual emergence with a link to a 3-minute video! Periodical Cicadas emerge every 13 or 17 years, depending on the species. This year, 13 and 17
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3rd - 9th
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'People's Century' Russian Revolution Episode Video Viewing Guide
'The People's Century' is a fantastic, wonderful, excellent* documentary series that presents interviews with eyewitnesses and commentary about events of the 20th century. This viewing guide consists of 20 short answer / fill-in-the-blank questions to go with the 'Red Flag' episode.
The video is about 45 minutes long and presents information about the reign of Nicholas II, the Revolution of 1905, the February Revolution, the October Revolution, Lenin's rule, and the pre-WWII rule of Stalin. T
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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Greek Mythology- Narcissus and Echo: Ted-ED Viewing Guide
This Google Doc printable or digital resource is the perfect way to get students engaged in Greek Mythology! This viewing guide is totally editable and perfect for print-and-go sub plans! Use this viewing guide along with the TEDed video called, "The Myth of Narcissus and Echo". The YouTube video is hyperlinked and the answer key is included!
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6th - 9th
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"Inside Islam" Video Guide
This is a 20-question video guide that follows along with the History Channel documentary titled "Inside Islam". The entire documentary is approximately 100 minutes so it is an ideal way to supplement a unit of study on the Rise of Islam and/or the religion of Islam. The twenty questions go in order of the video and include simple answers that students only need to listen for as well as questions that require them to do some extended thinking about the topics covered in the video.
The docum
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8th - 12th
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Mongols Music Video
This harmony filled and informative music video by EdTunes examines the origins, rise, expansion of, and legacy of the Mongol Empire. It discusses key figures, dates, locations, and events, including Genghis Khan, the Yuan Empire, Mongol tactics, and traces the history of the Mongol people back to their pastoral origins. The song also discusses the tactics used by Mongols in warfare and explains the impact of Mongol rule on Eurasia.
THE PACKAGE INCLUDES:
•MP4 video file.
•PDF lyric sheet for p
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Swing Kids Movie Questions
This is a movie guide that goes with the World War Two-era movie "Swing Kids". The movie follows the story of several young boys growing up in Germany during the years leading up to World War Two. The boys are involved in the illegal and underground "swing music" and dance movement which has been banned by the Nazi Party. As the movie plot unfolds, the boys are forced to join the Nazi Youth and try to maintain their dual lives under the constant propaganda of the Nazi regime in Germany.
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7th - 12th
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1920s Simulation
The goal behind this simulation is to achieve the cards necessary to achieve 1920 status through the accumulation of goods. Simulation places students in various roles such as worker, socialist, business owner, creditor, President of the United States, and advertiser. Each day students work to earn a salary, pay bills to obtain the cards needed to show wealth. The simulation can be played for three weeks and includes explanation video and all necessary cards. Files in Word, PDF, PowerPoint for
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: U.S. History Simulation Bundle WWI to Cold War Only
Black American History Crash Course #2 - Slavery in the British Colonies
Tackle APUSH 2.6 - Slavery in the British Colonies - with a Crash Course video guide.Using the newer series Black American History Crash Course, students will watch the video to answer questions over the complicated institution of slavery in the British Colonies. You can use this guide as homework or slides are attached that include breaking down the video in half and filling in the boxes with students in class. At the end, there is an extra HIPP practice to get students used to using background
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9th - 12th
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THE CENTURY AMERICA'S TIME #5 OVER THE EDGE VIDEO GUIDE WITH KEY
This video guide contains 20 questions from the episode of "The Century: America's Time" entitled 1930's Over the Edge. The questions go in order and force the students to track and pay attention during the viewing. The episode itself is excellent for review of conditions in America just prior and going into World War II. Topics covered include the 1936 Olympics, the Rise of Hitler, Mein Kampf, Kristallnacht, book burning, appeasement and the World Fair of 1939.
My name is Julie Rzemien and I
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Paul Bloom TED Talk Worksheet (Is prejudice ever a good thing?)
This is a two-sided viewing & response worksheet based around Paul Bloom's engaging TED Talk, "Can prejudice ever be a good thing?" I have shown this talk in class for juniors and seniors, and it always spurs debate. While the title is deliberately provocative, Bloom actually explores how identifying and accounting for prejudices are the keys to being a more critical and thoughtful member of society.
Handout includes three pre-viewing questions, a three-comment viewing log section, six di
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9th - 12th
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Greek Mythology- Prometheus: Ted-ED Viewing Guide
This Google Doc printable or digital resource is the perfect way to get students engaged in Greek Mythology! This viewing guide is totally editable and perfect for print-and-go sub plans! Use this viewing guide along with the TEDed video called, "The Myth of Prometheus". The YouTube video is hyperlinked and the answer key is included!
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6th - 9th
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