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European history Common Core CCRA.R.8 resources
Louisiana Purchase primary source analysis activity
“Great primary source activity!”The Louisiana Purchase was one of the most defining moments in our nation’s development as a global power. For a relative pittance, the country doubled in size overnight. Yet this landmark purchase wasn’t even a consideration for Jefferson as he dispatched Robert Livingston to Paris to negotiate with Emperor Napoleon to purchase only New Orleans and negotiate use of the Mississippi River for American farmers. Napoleon’s offer to sell the entire territory took Livi
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7th - 11th
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Grade 8 Ontario History Unit Workbook │ Development of Western Canada
Bring Canadian History to life with this comprehensive grade 8 history unit resource! Aligned with Ontario's history curriculum, this teacher guide covers every aspect of Canada's 19th-century History in 7 captivating chapters. Immerse your students in studying Canada's past with engaging activities, detailed explanations, and a wealth of information. Perfect for educators looking to supplement their classroom instruction and bring History to life. Don't miss out on this essential tool for teach
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8th - 9th
Elizabeth I and Mary Queen of Scots
A detailed and well-differentiated, editable history lesson all about the relationship between Elizabeth I and Mary Queen of Scots. Students explore the reasons why there was such a rift between the cousins and why Elizabeth eventually had Mary put to death through clips and differentiated information sheets before attempting a practice test question on their learning.This lesson lasts 1 hour and is very easy to just pick up and use. The download includes: a detailed PowerPoint, a variety
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7th - 10th
Reading Skills Worksheet: The Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster
This worksheet focuses on comprehension and critical thinking skills related to the Chernobyl disaster. It includes a variety of questions, ranging from factual recall to analysis and inference, to engage students with the text and encourage deeper understanding of the topic. The questions cover key aspects such as the causes and consequences of the disaster, the response and containment efforts, and the broader implications for nuclear safety and public perception.Educators can utilize this wor
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Animal Farm Novel Analysis ELA Unit | GOOGLE CLASSROOM | Distance Learning
A comprehensive NON-EDITABLE Google Classroom unit based on George Orwell's modern classic Animal Farm, this unit contains 75 slides which include contextual information, historical connections, assessment activities (written and oral) with embedded clips and links. Text boxes/pages for student responses have been inserted.- How Language Controls - The Power of Words (embedded clip)- Background Information on Context- What is a Fable? (embedded clip)- What is an Allegory? (embedded clip)- What
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8th - 12th, Staff
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Also included in: English Literature ELA Growing Bundle | PowerPoints, PDF & Google Units
All the Light We Cannot See Novel Study
This resource is designed to be used during Reading Workshop and is to be used with All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr. The pack has been designed in alignment with the 2014 National Curriculum of England’s reading objectives for Year 6.ABOUT THE NOVEL: *NOW A NETFLIX LIMITED SERIES—from producer and director Shawn Levy (Stranger Things) starring Mark Ruffalo, Hugh Laurie, and newcomer Aria Mia Loberti*Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award finalist, the beloved instant N
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7th - 9th
Hitler Youth
2 HOURS OF RESOURCES - A detailed and well-differentiated, editable history lesson all about how the Nazis controlled children and young people. The lesson lasts two hours and is very easy to just pick up and use. The lesson is suitable for any Middle School class (and could be used for High School - it’s full of exam-style source questions). The download includes: a detailed PowerPoint, a variety of activities, worksheets, source questions, exam style practice questions, clip tasks and
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6th - 10th
Medieval Medicine
An hour long, fully resourced lesson with powerpoint, differentiated tasks throughout, worksheets, clip link and accompanying task focusing on an introduction to medieval medicine, causes, cures and sources with a focus on scientific stagnation, Galen and superstitious/religious beliefs. Designed to meet Ofsted Good-Outstanding criteria by a experienced History teacher in a UK secondary school.Many more Civics, Social Studies, Philosphy, ELA, Character Education, Careers and Health resources at
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6th - 10th
Roman Expansion Scavenger Hunt
The "Roman Expansion Scavenger Hunt" is an engaging educational activity that takes participants on a historical journey through ancient Rome's growth and governance changes. It features 15 riddles presented in a fun and interactive format. Participants must decode these riddles to uncover the fascinating history of Rome's expansion, from the birth of the Roman Republic to the emergence of the Roman Empire. By solving each riddle, learners gain insights into how power and governance evolved duri
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Reading Skills Worksheet: Greek Tragedy
This worksheet is designed to help students explore the main idea of the article about ancient Athenian theater competitions and their impact on democracy and culture. It contains a series of critical reasoning questions, including questions that encourage students to connect the content to their own experiences. The questions address key concepts such as the purpose of the competitions, the role of random selection in fairness, the influence of theater on social and political messages, the shif
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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Reading Skills Worksheet: The Eastern Orthodox Church
This worksheet is meant to help students strengthen their reading skills while learning about the Eastern Orthodox Church. After reading and analyzing the text, students will test their understanding with 13 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions and one critical reasoning question. This is a great way for students to prepare for the type of passages and questions they will encounter on state tests. This worksheet can also be used as a pre-assessment or formative assessment. Teacher
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Hola, Flamenco – A Mini-Curriculum Devoted to Spain's National Art
History, Music, Dance, Cultural Studies and adventure come together in a high-spirited romp through the rolling hills of Andalusia!‘Hola, Flamenco’ is a historically-themed mini-curriculum dedicated to Spain’s UNESCO-recognized national art. Featuring performances, demonstrations and interviews with some of Flamenco’s most renowned and charismatic figures, it provides a striking, vibrant introduction to Spain, to European History, and to one of the world’s most beloved cultural genres.***An exci
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Animal Farm | ELA | Literature Analysis Unit | POWERPOINT and Printable PDFs
A comprehensive and complete unit for George Orwell's modern classic Animal Farm, this NON-EDITABLE 66-page slideshow includes contextual information, historical connections, assessment activities (written and oral) with embedded clips and links. - How Language Controls - The Power of Words (embedded clip)- Background Information on Context- What is a Fable? (embedded clip)- What is an Allegory? (embedded clip)- What is Satire? (embedded clips)- Who is George Orwell?- Significance Today- Childr
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8th - 12th
Also included in: English Literature ELA Growing Bundle | PowerPoints, PDF & Google Units
Journey Across Time Ch4 L3 Persia Attacks the Greeks
A teacher-created worksheet containing objectives, vocabulary, graphic organizers and content for Chapter 4 Lesson 3 of the Journey Across Time text. The lesson is intended for students to complete as a reading comprehension introduction to the lesson. It also functions as an excellent review guide to help students organize information. Each worksheet includes a key at the end of the document.
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5th - 7th
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The Enlightenment for Dummies; A Common Core Primer
The Enlightenment set the stage for the American and the French Revolution and provided the model of the government of the United States Constitution. Spurred by the Reformation, the Scientific Revolution, and the Age of Exploration, intellectuals found new ways to examine their own and other societies. The best way to study this movement is to read the primary sources of its leading thinkers. After each student has completed their pages for the book, you can have a gallery walk and have student
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7th - 12th
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European History Alive! - Quiz Game & Review Packet
The 40 multiple-choice quizzes contained within this packet are multipurpose: they can serve individually as comprehension and review exercises, or as historical “categories” for fun and challenging quiz games.Beginning with the Renaissance and ending with World War II, the quizzes are five questions each, and all focus on one particular subject, place, movement, conflict, etc. within the span of a typical European History course. Sample topics include: “The Enlightenment,” “The Industrial Revol
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5th - 10th
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Know Your Local Witch; Call Your Inquisitor
This is a fun and important look at the phenomenon of witch scares in both Europe and the United States. There are enough items to complete the project in the transcript of a witch’s trial in France, but the students could also use Malleus Maleficarum (The Hammer of the Witches) by Heinrich Kramer and Jakob Sprenger or transcripts of the Salem Witch trials. It clarifies both how the participants defined witches and the virtual impossibility of proving your innocence once charged.
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8th - 11th
Appeasement - Causes of WWII
A detailed and well-differentiated, editable history lesson all about Appeasement and the contribution of this policy to the outbreak of World War II. The lesson lasts one hour - 90 mins and is very easy to just pick up and use. The lesson includes a detailed PowerPoint, a variety of activities, source questions, clip tasks, exam-styles practice questions, active tasks and more.
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6th - 10th
World War I - Conscription
A detailed, well differentiated lesson on propaganda, conscription, recruitment and conscientious objectors. For the British Depth Study. Designed to last an hour - last task can be set as homework or done as plenary, depending on time. Clip question and differentiated questions, starter sheets, LO check sheet with key terms information sheet all included with 1 hour Powerpoint.
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8th - 10th
Joseph Stalin: Collaborative Literacy Jigsaw Activity!
The Russian/Bolshevik Revolution can be one of the trickiest topics to cover in the global 2r curriculum due to its intensive vocabulary, abstract concepts, and jumping timeline. Because of this, breaking down concepts through various reading strategies and collaboration is essential. This is especially prevalent for Joseph Stalin, a focal point of the curriculum, and many social studies high stakes assessments. With this in mind, this lesson offers students the chance to think like a historian
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9th - 11th
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The Unification of Germany (Match 'Em & Short Answer Worksheet)
Although it only became a unified country in 1871, Germany has played a central role in European affairs for thousands of years. But how did this land of independent princely states, once known as the Holy Roman Empire, ever become a single country?This two-part worksheet devotes itself to the question above, focusing on the impact that Napoleonic Wars, global politics and rising nationalism led to the creation of the German Empire. Part I is a matching exercise that focuses on relevant people a
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7th - 11th, Adult Education
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Western Europe Between World Wars
Following the horrors of WWI, the conflict's victors gathered at the Versailles Peace Conference. They were determined to craft a document that would ensure decades of peaceful coexistence and prosperity for Europe. Yet for all the formality and celebration, their efforts failed spectacularly. Why?This two-part worksheet devotes itself to this very question. Part I is a ten-question "Match-'Em" exercise, featuring important terms from the interwar years, including: the Kellog-Briand Pact, the Le
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6th - 12th
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3.5 - Document lesson: Who caused the first European battle on American soil?
This file includes a full document-based lesson:6 primary and secondary sources grouped around a guiding questionA handout on historical literacy (sourcing, contextualizing, reading and inferring, and corroborating)A graphic organizer for focusing attention on key information, organizing ideas, and drawing attention to similarities and differences between the sourcesSupport for students working virtually and/or independently:Model answers in the student handoutVideo guidance modeling how to read
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Unit 3 - The Spanish Empire
Appeasement - World War II
A detailed and well-differentiated, editable history lesson all about Appeasement and the contribution of this policy to the outbreak of World War II. The lesson lasts one hour long and is very easy to just pick up and use. The lesson is suitable for Middle / High School and includes a detailed PowerPoint, a variety of activities, source questions, clip tasks and more.
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6th - 10th
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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?
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