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European history Common Core RI.8.3 resources
Age of Exploration Stations Activity for Age of Explorers Christopher Columbus
In this Age of Exploration Scavenger Hunt activity, students complete a six-step organizer as they navigate around the room to learn about the explorers involved in the Age of Exploration. The 6 tasks can also be completed as a group or individual assignment instead of a scavenger hunt! Or, you can enjoy this best-selling product in the new Google 1:1 compatible version!☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my Renaissance activities unit located here bundle!Stud
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5th - 8th
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The Crusades: An Introduction: Reading Passages + Comprehension Activities
In this lesson students will be introduced to the Crusades. This is an introductory lesson which shows how and why the Crusades began, as well as the importance of the Holy Land to Christians, Jews and Muslims. Throughout the lesson there are images, maps, charts, a brief history of the Crusades and comprehension questions for students to complete.Updated January 2024 to include a PDF version!Check out my other Middle Ages products below!Middle Ages Bundle: Crusades, Feudalism, Charlemagne, Blac
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6th - 10th
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The Holocaust: An Introduction: World War 2: Reading Passages + Comprehension
Students will be able to identify the origins and the effects of the Holocaust. Students will be introduced to the basic ideas that initiated the Holocaust, and the consequences it had for Jewish people. Throughout the lesson there are short readings (on the Holocaust, the Ghettos, Concentration Camps, etc). After each section students will annotate their findings. Throughout the lesson there are images, a map and a graph that accompany the text.All of my WW2 and Holocaust related lesson and act
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6th - 10th
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Also included in:Â World War 2 Bundle: Reading Passages + Comprehension Activities + Worksheets
Middle Ages Bundle: Crusades, Feudalism, Charlemagne, Black Plague, Genghis Khan
This NO PREP Middle Ages unit bundle contains seven different lessons: 1) Charlemagne. 2) Christianity During the Middle Ages. 3) Feudalism During the Middle Ages. 4) Genghis Khan - Mongol Ruler. 5) Black Death - The Bubonic Plague. 6)The Crusades - An Introduction. 7)The Differences Between the Dark Ages and The Medieval Ages. Throughout the lessons there are writing prompts for each lesson, graphics, illustrations, readings and articles, maps, as well as several comprehension questions per les
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6th - 10th
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Vikings: The Origins, Raiders & Geography: Reading Passages + Activities
This is an introduction to the Vikings. Specifically, students will practice their map skills and identify where the Vikings originated from, as well as where their main settlements and lands conquered were. Students will also read about both the reasons why the Vikings sought to conquer nearby lands, as well as the brutal methods they used to accomplish this.UPDATED: August 2023 with a PDF version of the product also included!--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-s
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6th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Vikings: Mini Bundle of Lessons: Reading Passages + Comprehension Activities
ANNE FRANK ACTIVITIES: 3 Hands-On Biography Projects / Bulletin Board
The Diary of Anne Frank is both in intimate journal of a young girl facing troubling times and a classic work of literature. Students will love researching and and reporting on the fascinating life of this remarkable young girl as they construct one of three different hands-on projects—an agamograph, a circle book, or a big galoot. Students can create all three projects, or you can add variety to the class’s reports by assigning different projects to different students. These projects make it ea
Renaissance: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn all about Renaissance period (or the Age of Enlightenment) through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions7 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 diffe
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3rd - 8th
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World War 2: Causes & Effects: Reading Passages + Comprehension Activities
In this lesson students will be introduced to World war 2. Students will write about the causes, the war itself, the eventual outcome and aftermath. Students will reads texts ranging from the German expansion to the bombing of Pearl Harbor, etc. Throughout the lesson there are opportunities for students to answer text-based question, as well as images, a map, a graph and a timeline of the key events of the war. This lesson is differentiated and the lesson plans indicates the higher/lower level r
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6th - 10th
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Also included in:Â World War 2 Bundle: Reading Passages + Comprehension Activities + Worksheets
Charlemagne During the Middle Ages: Reading Passages + Comprehension Activities
In this lesson students will learn about Charlemagne and the impact he had on the Middle Ages. The students will learn about the laws, beliefs and policies that Charlemagne instituted during his reign, as well what happened to the empire after his death. Throughout the lesson there is a writing prompt, graphics, illustrations, a map, readings and comprehension questions for students to complete.Updated January 2024 to include a PDF version!Check out my other Middle Ages products below!Middle Age
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6th - 10th
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Ancient Rome Unit: Bundle of 16 Lessons: Reading Passages + Activities
This Ancient Rome Unit is a collections of 16 lessons, which include: 1) Roman Gladiator Cemetery2) Christianity in Ancient Rome and the Bone Church of Santa Maria3) Daily Life in Ancient Rome4) Food and Feasts in Rome5) Growing Up in the Roman Empire6) Roman Numerals7) The Afterlife - Pluto, Proserpina and Jupiter8) The Beginnings of the Roman Republic9) The Birth and Geography of Rome - Romulus and Remus10) The Fall of the Roman Empire11) The Final Day of Pompeii12) The Gods and Goddesses13) T
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6th - 10th
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The Black Death: The Bubonic Plague During the Middle Ages: Reading Passages
In this lesson students will learn about The Black Death (the Bubonic Plague) that ravaged and killed an enormous portion of people in Europe during the middle ages. The lesson discusses the causes, the disastrous effects and the long lasting impact it had on people during the middle ages and even today. Throughout the lesson there is a writing prompt, graphics, a detailed map, a chart, several texts, illustrations and comprehension questions for students to complete.Updated January 2024 to incl
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6th - 10th
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Feudalism During the Middle Ages: Reading Passages + Comprehension Activities
In this lesson students will learn about the role Feudalism played during the Middle Ages. Students will learn about the hierarchy of the Feudal system, as well as the rights, restrictions and obligations each group had. Throughout the lesson there is a writing prompt, graphics, a social pyramids, readings and comprehension questions for students to complete.Updated January 2024 to include a PDF version!Check out my other Middle Ages products below!Middle Ages Bundle: Crusades, Feudalism, Charle
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6th - 10th
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Vikings: Warfare & the Berserkers: Reading Passages + Comprehension Activities
In this lesson students will learn about the methods the Vikings used to conquer other lands and people. Specifically, they will read about the famed 'Berserkers', who are most synonymous with Viking Warfare. There are short response questions through the reads, a writing prompt to start the class, a map of invaded lands to analyze and a Viking crossword with the answer key.UPDATED: August 2023 with a PDF version of the product also included!--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in o
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6th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Vikings: Mini Bundle of Lessons: Reading Passages + Comprehension Activities
The Book Thief Novel Study Bundle + 8 World War 2 & Holocaust Lessons
This bundle contains The Book Thief Novel Study, Reading and Comprehension Guide. It also contains 8 World War 2 and Holocaust lesson to supplement The Book Thief Novel Study. A further description is below and the 8 lessons include: World War 2: An Introduction: Reading Passages + Comprehension ActivitiesInformational Article: Jesse Owens at the 1936 Berlin Olympics: Reading PassagesThe Holocaust: An Introduction: World War 2: Reading Passages + ComprehensionWorld War 2: An Introduction & O
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8th - 12th
Christianity During the Middle Ages: Reading Passages + Comprehension Activities
In this lesson students will learn about the effect Christianity had on people and policies during the Middle Ages. Students will learn about how Christianity spread throughout Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire, Missionaries, Monks, the persecution of Jewish People and the Spanish Inquisition. Throughout the lesson there is a writing prompt, a pie chart, illustrations, a map, readings and comprehension questions for students to complete.Updated January 2024 to include a PDF version!Check
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6th - 10th
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Number the Stars Novel Study Bundle + 8 World War 2 & Holocaust Lessons
This bundle contains the NO PREP Number the Stars Novel Study, Reading and Comprehension Guide. It also contains 8 World War 2 and Holocaust lesson to supplement the Number the Stars Novel Study. A further description is below and the 8 lessons include: World War 2: An Introduction: Reading Passages + Comprehension ActivitiesInformational Article: Jesse Owens at the 1936 Berlin Olympics: Reading PassagesThe Holocaust: An Introduction: World War 2: Reading Passages + ComprehensionWorld War 2: An
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5th - 10th
Vikings & Middle Ages Bundle: 15 Lessons: Reading Comprehension Activities
This bundle contains 8 NO PREP Vikings Lessons and 7 Middle Ages lessons. To view individual products information, previews and reviews, check out those individual lessons.--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!$$ Money-Saving BundlesVikings Bundle - Mini Unit of Lessons (8)Vikings - Mini Bundle of Lessons (3) Viking Society and CultureViking Women, Their Food and Their Feasts!Viking Traders, Merchants and Their MarketsVi
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6th - 10th
Marco Polo: An Introduction & His Importance: Reading Passages + Geography
Students will be introduced to the famous and important explorer, Marco Polo. Students will read both about his life, adventures and contributions, as well as his importance in introducing many new ideas to the west (that he learned about in the east). All readings are accompanied by multiple choice questions and a written activity is included at the end. Throughout the lesson there are maps, images, prompts, spots for annotations and short answer responses.--> Want all of my ancient civiliza
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6th - 10th
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Spanish & French Exploration of the New World - Hernando Cortes Jacques Cartier
In this lesson students will learn about the Spanish and French exploration of the New World. Specifically, students will learn about Hernando Cortes voyage to Mexico and subsequent conquering of the Aztec. Additionally, students will also learn about Jacques Cartier's voyage to Canada and search for a pass through the continent to the Pacific Ocean. Throughout the lesson there are articles, maps, pictures and comprehension questions for students to complete.Updated December 2023 to include a PD
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6th - 10th
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Aztec Warfare: Warriors, Cortes & the Spanish Invasion: Reading Passages
In this lesson students will learn about Aztec warfare, including how their warriors were trained and fought. Students will also learn about how Montezuma considered Cortes a God and willingly let the Spaniards into the empire. Throughout the lesson there are graphics, illustrations, a writing prompt to start the lesson and comprehension question for students to complete in writing.--> Want all of my other ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HE
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6th - 10th
World War 2 Novel Study Bundle: 4 Novels + 8 WW2 & Holocaust Lessons
This is a bundle of 4 NO PREP Novel Studies and 8 WW2 and Holocaust lesson that can be used before, during or after the Novel studies. The Novel studies include Night, The Book Thief, The Boy and Striped Pajamas. For specific previews and reviews, check out those products in individually. The 8 World War 2 and Holocaust lessons include: World War 2: An Introduction: Reading Passages + Comprehension ActivitiesInformational Article: Jesse Owens at the 1936 Berlin Olympics: Reading PassagesThe Holo
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6th - 12th
Night Novel Study Bundle + 8 World War 2 & Holocaust Lessons
This bundle contains the Night Novel Study, Reading and Comprehension Guide. It also contains 8 World War 2 and Holocaust lesson to supplement Night and its Novel Study. A further description is below and the 8 lessons include: World War 2: An Introduction: Reading Passages + Comprehension ActivitiesInformational Article: Jesse Owens at the 1936 Berlin Olympics: Reading PassagesThe Holocaust: An Introduction: World War 2: Reading Passages + ComprehensionWorld War 2: An Introduction & Overvie
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8th - 12th
The Boy in Striped Pajamas Novel Study Bundle + 8 World War 2, Holocaust Lessons
This bundle contains The Boy in Striped Pajamas Novel Study, Reading and Comprehension Guide. It also contains 8 World War 2 and Holocaust lesson to supplement The Boy in Striped Pajamas and its Novel Study. A further description is below and the 8 lessons include: World War 2: An Introduction: Reading Passages + Comprehension ActivitiesInformational Article: Jesse Owens at the 1936 Berlin Olympics: Reading PassagesThe Holocaust: An Introduction: World War 2: Reading Passages + ComprehensionWorl
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6th - 12th
The Differences Between the Dark Ages and the Medieval Ages - Middle Ages
In this lesson students will learn about the shift from the Dark Ages to the Middle Ages, and the major improvement in life (at this time) this resulted in. In this lesson students will learn about the improvement in food, clothes, culture, etc. Throughout the lesson there are maps, articles, pictures, charts and comprehension questions for students to complete.Updated January 2024 to include a PDF version!Check out my other Middle Ages products below!Middle Ages Bundle: Crusades, Feudalism, Cha
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6th - 10th
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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.
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There are many different types of European history resources sold by Sellers on TPT — from interactive notebooks to gallery walks.
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