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World history Common Core SL.9-10.1d resources
Global Issues Summit: Role Playing as World Leaders (Current Events/Issues)
Students act as world leaders to learn more about nations around the globe! This role-playing activity provides a stimulating look into major world issues. Activity Includes: (1) Student invitation to Global Summit (2) Student Directions (3) Research and Note-Taking Sheet for Summit Talking Points (4) Chart for students to take notes during the Summit [Two pages in case you want to increase the number of rounds] (5) Rubric for Student Summit Participation (6) Countries to cut out/assignHave stu
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â WORLD HISTORY ACTIVITIES BUNDLE! 25+ Projects, Simulations, & Worksheets!
Terrorism in the Modern World: Growing Bundle
GROWING BUNDLE: I will be adding resources and materials as I create them.This bundle provides high school social studies teachers with a comprehensive set of resources to teach about terrorism in the modern world. From virtual classrooms to inquiry-based learning activities, students will explore the complex and controversial issues surrounding political violence and its impact on global and national politics. The bundle includes lesson plans, activities, and resources that support student inqu
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9th - 11th
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Autopsy: Age of Revolutions
The students will be depicting The Age of Revolution through an autopsy project where the students will be drawing a person him/herself or someone from that time period with the themes surrounding the person. For example the causes and effects of Political, Social, Economic, and Cultural issues during the revolutions. Students have autonomy on who they want to draw as long as it adds to the project. This assignment is created to be fun, creative, and most importantly… informative.
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Autopsy: Totalitarianism State (1919-1939)
In the broadest sense, totalitarianism is characterized by strong central rule that attempts to control and direct all aspects of individual life through coercion and repression. The students will be depicting this through an autopsy project where the students will be drawing a person him/herself or someone from that time period with the themes surrounding the person. For example the causes and effects of Political, Social, Economic, and Cultural issues during the content theme. Students have a
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Autopsy: Age of Revolutions, Part I
The students will be looking into a specific Age of Revolution and will be researching major themes provided. The students will be depicting this through an autopsy project where the students will be drawing a person him/herself or someone from that time period with the themes surrounding the person. Students have autonomy on who they want to draw as long as it adds to the project. This assignment is created to be fun, creative, and most importantly… informative.
Grades:
4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Autopsy: Age of Revolutions
Napoleon Debate: Hero or Villain? Noble Leader or Corrupt Tyrant? - CCSS
This is a set of lesson materials that culminates in a class debate about the legacy of Napoleon Bonaparte. Students will: Learn about the reign and accomplishments of Napoleon, analyze different viewpoints, be assigned a position to take, collaborate within teams, prepare main arguments, peer review each other's reasoning, and will participate in an academic debate that is guided by moderator questions (included). The objective is to help students think critically, learn to articulate a view, a
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â World History Debates Bundle - CCSS
Mythology Unit 4: Mythological Heroes and Archetypes
Unit includes six 50-minute lesson plans with-Scripted Interactive slide lecture with group discussion breaks and activities-Lesson objectives and lesson frames-Critical thinking, reading, writing, and discussion activities -Note taking practice with reproducible or digital notes page-Collaborative presentation project-Individual writing project-Easel multiple choice test assessment
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9th - 12th
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Autopsy: Age of Revolutions, Part II and Part III
Part II. The Gallery WalkThe students will go around to each New World Empires Autopsy Report, and complete the graphic organizer. It is important that take your time and write quality notes because this will be helpful for Part IV.Part III. RaterEmbedded is a student partner rater as well a reflection on the project itself.
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Autopsy: Age of Revolutions
Industrial Revolution: Shark Tank Project!
This is an amazing resources to use for the Industrial Revolution that encourages high engagement, critical thinking, creativity, and challenges students to get out of their comfort zone. This loosely connects to the hit TV show "Shark Tank". Students will pretend they have created an invention from the Industrial Revolution (or they could create their own unique invention) where they create a visual aid/prototype, advertisement, and give a sales pitch presentation similar to how they do on Shar
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9th - 12th
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Socratic Seminar: Martin Luther & Adolf Hitler
This Socratic Seminar is focused on the essential question: To what extent did Martin Luther influence Hitler? This is really surprising for students after discussing the Protestant Reformation. I like to go over that topic and then drop this "bomb" on them that Martin Luther was a known antisemite. I have gathered 3 documents that I believe help students formulate their own opinions on the EQ while also staying engaged!Document A- Excerpts from Martin Luther's "On Jews and Their Lies" Chapter X
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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CCSS:
Also included in:Â WWII BUNDLE!!-- Engaging Resources for In-Depth Learning
Captains of Industry or Robber Barons? - Industrialists Debate - CCSS
This is a set of lesson materials that culminates in a class debate about the legacy of the major industrialists such as Rockefeller, Carnegie, Vanderbilt, etc. Students will: Learn about their careers during the Industrial Revolution, analyze different viewpoints, be assigned a position to take, collaborate within teams, prepare main arguments, peer review each other's reasoning, and will participate in an academic debate that is guided by moderator questions (included). The objective is to hel
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â U.S. History Debates Bundle - CCSS
Capitalism vs. Socialism Debate - Industrialization and the Working Class - CCSS
This is a set of lesson materials that culminates in a class debate about the emerging ideas of capitalism and socialism during the Industrial Age. Students will: Learn about different perspectives from thinkers such as Adam Smith and Karl Marx, analyze different viewpoints, be assigned a position to take, collaborate within teams, prepare main arguments, peer review each other's reasoning, and will participate in an academic debate that is guided by moderator questions (included). The objective
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Industrial Revolution Debates - PAIR PACK - CCSS
Autopsy: Totalitarianism State, Part 1
The students will be looking into a specific Totalitarianism State before World War II and will be researching major themes provided. The students will be depicting this through an autopsy project where the students will be drawing a person him/herself or someone from that time period with the themes surrounding the person. Students have autonomy on who they want to draw as long as it adds to the project. This assignment is created to be fun, creative, and most importantly… informative.
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Autopsy: Totalitarianism State (1919-1939)
WWII- Who Wants to be Millionaire Review
A World War II PowerPoint review game (World focus). Students could work in small groups, in pairs, or by themselves as a review or even as an assessment. This is for all levels
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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World War II Tests
2x World War II tests, 10 matching and 15 multiple choice questions. Key is attached. Test A and Test B answers are in a different order and can be used to assess students in small groups, pairs, or individually.
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Academic Debate: Classical Greece Athens Vs. Sparta (Low prep!)
Look no further for an activity to build reading comprehension, writing analysis, speaking, and group collaboration in an engaging, student led debate!! This academic debate based on Classical Greece, will focus students on the essential question, "Which Greek city-state, Athens or Sparta, presents a better model for organizing society?"Here is how I recommend you use these resources: Use the provided reading to cover basic information for Athens and Sparta during the classical period. This read
Grades:
7th - 10th
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Autopsy: Totalitarianism State, Part II and III
Part II. The Gallery WalkThe students will go around to each New World Empires Autopsy Report, and complete the graphic organizer. It is important that take your time and write quality notes because this will be helpful for Part IV. Part III. RaterEmbedded is a student partner rater as well a reflection on the project itself.
Grades:
PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in:Â Autopsy: Totalitarianism State (1919-1939)
First Day of History Class Activity: What is Historical Significance?
The first day of history class sets the tone for the rest of the year, and we know how crucial it is to capture students' attention and ignite their curiosity right from the start. This critical thinking and guided discussion activity is perfect for the first day or first week of school because it is engaging, interactive, and sets the stage for the rest of the course: that one of the critical skills of a historian, and one students will work on throughout the duration of the year, is analyzin
Grades:
9th - 12th
Survival of the Fittest Simulation
This resource is a highly fun and competitive activity in which students will engage in a Charles Darwin theory-inspired "Survival of the Fittest" Simulation. Students will encounter 8 scenarios with their groups and will use their resources and skill sets to try to survive each scenario. Those who are unable to tactfully do so will end up dying.
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5th - 12th
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Modern Era Project
Students will have a choice of creating either a magazine, newspaper, or book about the political, social, and economic struggles facing new countries in the 20th and 21st centuries. When they are researching, they should be asking themselves, Is this a ____________ struggle? If yes, this is the content for their project. It’s just that simple!!! Also, the rubric is embedded on the handout!
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Nuremberg Trials- Mock Trial Simulation
I created this simulation of the Nuremberg Trials as a one off lesson to start our unit on WWII. The essential question for the unit was, "Was WWII a just war?" After learning about the causes and and impacts of the war, students eventually read and discussed Howard Zinn's essay on why he believes WWII was not a just war. After investigating WWII, students then designed new trials that they believed should have happened at the end of the war (e.g. putting Stalin on trial for the rape of Berlin,
Grades:
8th - 11th
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U.S. Interventionism vs. Isolationism Debate - CCSS
This is a set of lesson materials that culminates in a class debate about U.S. foreign policy. Students will: Research the history of the United States in foreign affairs, analyze different viewpoints, be assigned a position to take, collaborate within teams, prepare main arguments, peer review each other's reasoning, and will participate in an academic debate that is guided by moderator questions (included). The objective is to help students think critically, learn to articulate a view, and rel
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â U.S. History Debates Bundle - CCSS
Greek Mythology - Gods/Goddesses Research and Presentation -- EDITABLE!
In this immersive, engaging activity, students will select a Greek god or goddess to delve into through extensive research. As they learn about the intricacies of their chosen deity, they will not only become experts on their gods or goddesses and their myths but also participate in a captivating role-playing experience. Students will bring ancient stories to life as they teach and enlighten their peers about the fascinating world of Greek mythology. This is consistently a student favorite!! Thi
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8th - 12th
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Introduction to the Russian Revolution
Thank you for downloading this resource! In the document, will find the google drive link to access all the materials for this lesson so you can copy them to your files. Included Files: 1. Lesson Slides: There are 23 engaging slides to share content and promote class discussion. This also includes 2 essential questions to guide the lesson, formative check-ins during the lesson, as well as an exit ticket. The .pdf file will retain the intended formatting, but the .pptx file can be edited, however
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6th - 12th
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