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World history Common Core W.11-12.4 resources
"Night" By Elie Wiesel: A Group Research Project
Engage your students with this "Night" Group Research Project! This collaborative project is the perfect way to introduce students to the novel, and it requires requires to work together to create a research project. The final project includes a five-paragraph research paper written and cited in MLA format and a class presentation.Assigning this group research project is a great introduction to the Holocaust and Nazi Germany before students read the novel. This project can also be an extension a
Grades:
8th - 11th
Argumentative 5-Paragraph Essay Writing - Position Paper Research Project
Teach the 5-paragraph argumentative essay, also called a position paper, with confidence and ease using this everything-included writing kit.This universal kit can be seamlessly integrated into any ELA or Social Studies class, thanks to its step-by-step scaffolding in developing, researching, and constructing a firm argument on any topic!This resource comes in both print PDF and paperless Google files for your flexibility!Greatness is developing thoughtful, articulate, and supported firm positio
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9th - 12th
Also included in: Essay Writing Curriculum - How to Write Opinion Narrative College Essays
Fahrenheit 451 Group Research Project
This "Fahrenheit 451" Group Research Project is aligned with the common core standards and requires students to work together to create a research project. The final project includes a five paragraph research paper written and cited in MLA format and a PowerPoint presentation that is presented to class.Assigning this group research project is a great introduction to the historical context of the story before students read the novel. Some of the research topics include Senator Joe McCarthy, the R
Grades:
8th - 12th
Also included in: Fahrenheit 451 Teaching Unit and Novel Study
Ancient Greece Group Research Project
This Ancient Greece Group Research Project is aligned with the common core standards and requires students to work together to create a research project. The final project includes a five paragraph research paper written and cited in MLA format and a PowerPoint presentation that is presented to class.
This group research project is a great introduction to The Odyssey, Greek Mythology, Greek Drama, and more.
This download includes:
- The research project assignment (PDF)
- Research topics and w
Grades:
7th - 12th
Crucible Group Research Project
This Group Research Project for "The Crucible" is aligned with the common core standards, and requires students to work together to create a research project. The final project includes a five paragraph research paper written and cited in MLA format and a PowerPoint presentation that is presented to class.
Assigning this group research project is a great introduction to the historical context of the story before students read the play. This project can also serve as an extension activity during
Grades:
9th - 12th
Great Gatsby Group Research Project
This Group Research Project for "The Great Gatsby" is aligned with the common core standards and requires students to work together to create a research project. The final project includes a five paragraph research paper written and cited in MLA format and a PowerPoint presentation that is presented to class.
Assigning this group research project is a great introduction to the the historical context of the plot before students read the novel. This project can also serve as an extension activity
Grades:
9th - 12th
Ancient Rome Group Research Project
This Ancient Rome Group Research Project is aligned with the common core standards and requires students to work together to create a research project. The final project includes a five paragraph research paper written and cited in MLA format and a PowerPoint presentation.
This group research project is a great introduction to Julius Caesar.
This download includes:
- The research project assignment (PDF)
- Research topics and websites for students to visit (PDF)
- Group member evaluation form
Grades:
6th - 12th
Nonfiction Reading with Academic Vocabulary in Context: The Black Death (HS)
This highly engaging 3 1/2 page nonfiction reading comprehension passage has thirteen academic vocabulary words embedded in its context. These are accompanied by definitions, a review, a quiz, and a crossword. Examples: articulate; meticulously; eradicate; epidemiologyMore vocabulary words, along with a context clues worksheet, provide students practice for inferring word meaning.Examples: infiltrate; carnage; adversaries; eradicateTen comprehension questions, a mini-writing assignment, and two
Grades:
9th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Bundle Part II
Pre-Reading Activity for The Most Dangerous Game - Context Information Articles
This pre-reading activity includes five informational articles to introduce students to the context of “The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell. Explore the Russian Empire, the legacy of sailor lore, the ethics of big game hunting, the mid-Victorian era, and World War I. Includes digital resources for Google Classroom®!Included with this Pre-Reading Activity for “The Most Dangerous Game”:✏️ 5 Informational Handouts - Digital & PrintFamiliarize students with the context of Richard Conne
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8th - 12th
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Presidents of the Cold War Lesson
During the Cold War, eight presidents directed United States Foreign Policy in its war against Communism. The goal of this lesson plan is to examine the policies and actions of each of these leaders and engage in productive and informative debates about their legacy, their methods, and the impact they had on the world at large. There are eight handouts (one for each President) and a structure for a lesson plan that includes the option to conduct an aristocratic seminar or an argumentative essay,
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Recognizing Propaganda (WWII)
This multi-step activity asks students to work with propaganda in multiple ways. From assessing an actual WWII example, to finding prop around them and finally creating their own - this assignment has them digging deep into what is propaganda, how to spot it, dig into it and create their own!
Grades:
10th - 11th
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Henry Ford: Graphic Organizer Biography Summary Webquest Research Activity
Your students will enjoy learning more about the life and experiences of Henry Ford with this biography summary activity. In a user-friendly template, students will summarize the life and biography of Henry Ford. It’s no-prep for you, but quality content for your students. Enjoy learning more about the Industrial Revolution with this historical biography summary.What is Included:1. A detailed page of teacher instructions.2. A biography summary template in pdf format to print for student comple
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Not Grade Specific
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Nonfiction Reading Comprehension with Questions: The Rise of the Demagogue
Help your students to understand the consequences of anti-Semitism and other forms of racism. This nonfiction reading comprehension unit with questions contains subtle descriptions, carefully-chosen words, historical facts, quotations from primary sources, and age-appropriate content. It is designed to provide an overview of the events leading to Adolf Hitler's totalitarian rule. Aligned with Common Core and requiring no preparation, its subtopics are as follows.The Three German ReichsThe Tangle
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Nonfiction Reading Comprehension with Questions: The Holocaust
John D Rockefeller: Biography Summary Webquest Research Activity
Your students will enjoy learning more about the life and experiences of John D. Rockefeller with this biography summary activity. In a user-friendly template, students will summarize the life and biography of John D. Rockefeller. It’s no-prep for you, but quality content for your students. Enjoy learning more about the Industrial Revolution with this historical biography summary.What is Included:A detailed page of teacher instructions.A biography summary template in pdf format to print for st
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Not Grade Specific
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Christopher Columbus: Graphic Organizer Biography Summary Webquest Activity
Your students will enjoy learning more about the life and experiences of Christopher Columbus with this biography summary activity. In a user-friendly template, students will summarize the life and biography of Christopher Columbus. It’s no-prep for you, but quality content for your students. Enjoy learning history through these historical biography summaries.What is Included:A detailed page of teacher instructions.A biography summary template in pdf format to print for student completion.Acce
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Not Grade Specific
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