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The Battle of Yorktown: American Revolution: Reading Passages + Activities
In this lesson students will learn about the Battle of Yorktown, the last major battle of the American Revolution and the eventual surrender of Cornwallis to Washington. Throughout the lesson there is a writing prompt, graphics, illustrations, graphic organizers, maps, readings and comprehension questions for students to complete.--> Want all of my American Revolution lessons in one BIG money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!!Battles of the American RevolutionThe Battle of Saratog
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7th - 12th
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Spying in the American Revolution Webquest
Spying in the American Revolution WebquestStudents will gain knowledge about the importance of spying in winning the American Revolution by completing an internet-based worksheet. Spying in the American Revolution Webquest uses a great website that allows student to learn how George Washington was a spymaster. The website allows students learn about key American spies and spy techniques during the American Revolution.Click here to view the website.The webquest contains 40 questions. An answer sh
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5th - 12th
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Valley Forge Primary Source Worksheet: American Revolution
This worksheet allows students to use a primary source document to learn about the problems the Continental Army faced at Valley Forge. This activity is very easy to use. All you have to do is print off the primary source from the following website for classroom use or direct students to the website to answer the worksheet questions:http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/valleyforge.htmClick here to view the website.The primary source document is labeled (The Continental Army at Valley Forge, 1777)S
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5th - 12th
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American Revolution 13 Colonies Bundle of Activities
American Revolution 13 Colonies bundle of activities. This is a 42 page activity packet and answer key to help teach your students about the 13 American colonies and the Revolutionary War. Students will be looking at aspects of the 13 Colonies such as: economy, government, culture, geography, famous people, history, and the Revolutionary War. Also, there are numerous maps that you can use to test your students' knowledge of the location of the colonies. Game boards for each region (New England,
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5th - 10th
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War of 1812 Primary Source Worksheet: Battle of New Orleans 1815
This worksheet allows students to use a primary source document to learn about the problems and successes the American Army had at the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812.
This activity is very easy to use. All you have to do is print off the primary source from the following website for classroom use or direct students to the website to answer the worksheet questions.
http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/battleofneworleans.htm
Click here to view the website.
The primary source documen
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: War of 1812 Primary Sources Worksheet Collection
Complete 4 Minute American Revolution Video Worksheet Collection
These great video worksheets cover key events of the American Revolution. My students enjoy and are engaged by these simple to use four minute video worksheets. Most importantly, they helped increase student knowledge and understanding of the American Revolution.Each video worksheet works great as a “Do Now Activity” or as a complement to any lecture or lesson plan on the American Revolution. Each worksheet guides students through problems faced by American Revolution soldiers or through a key e
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5th - 12th
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Boston Tea Party American Revolution Primary Source Worksheet
This worksheet allows students to use a primary source document to learn about the Boston Tea Party. This activity is very easy to use. All you have to do is print off the primary source from the following website for classroom use or direct students to the website to answer the worksheet questions:http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/teaparty.htmClick here to view the website.The primary source document is labeled (The Boston Tea Party, 1773)Students read the document and answer the questions on
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: United States History Primary Source Worksheet Bundle
Spies in the American Revolution: Valley Forge Writing Activity
This activity includes three American Revolution lesson plans.The first activity is an internet based worksheet on the capture and execution of American spy Nathan Hale. Students read the document and answer the questions. I usually print out the reading for the students, but you can have students answer the questions using the website.http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/hale.htmThe second activity is a journal activity where students take the role of a British spy at Valley Forge during the win
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5th - 10th
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American Revolution: African Americans and the Revolutionary War: Mini DBQ
When the American Revolution broke out, both sides wanted African Americans to help them, though neither side offered true freedom and equality. Students analyze 6 primary and secondary sources for insight into whether African Americans may have chosen to side with the British or the American colonists during the Revolution. To conclude, students write a paragraph about which choice they think they would have made and why, citing at least 3 of the documents.
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8th - 12th
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The British Surrender at Yorktown: American Revolution Primary Source Worksheet
This worksheet allows students to use a primary source document to learn about the Battle of Yorktown and the surrender of British forces. This activity is very easy to use. All you have to do is print off the primary source from the following website for classroom use or direct students to the website to answer the worksheet questions:http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/yorktown.htmClick here to view the website.The primary source document is labeled (The British Surrender at Yorktown, 1781)Stud
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5th - 12th
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World War I Video Webquest (Great Lesson)
This is a simple and easy to use lesson plan. Have your students watch the YouTube video and answer the questions. The video is from the great BBC/Military Channel series called 20th Century Battlefields. (1918 Western Front) Watch the video for yourself at:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuEXYOygFCY&t or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HTA-3fMcmsIf the website ever changes search for "20th Century Battlefields 1918 Western Front"This video focuses on trench warfare and changing tactics nea
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6th - 12th
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Info Reading Text - WWI: Trench Warfare at the Battle of Somme (no prep/sub plan
Click here for "Author's Purpose" additional activityThis is an informational reading article about Battle of Somme during WWI and the use of trench warfare. Great article for a social studies or history class. Also great for sub plans or extra credit! To make this assignment even more engaging, download my assignment "Author's Purpose". https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Authors-Purpose-Reading-Supplemental-Activity-no-pr
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9th - 12th
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English Civil War and the Execution of King Charles I Primary Source Worksheet
This worksheet allows students to use a primary source document to learn about the English Civil War and the Execution of King Charles I. This activity is very easy to use. All you have to do is print off the primary source from the following website for classroom use or direct students to the website to answer the worksheet questions:http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/charlesI.htmClick here to view the website.The primary source document is labeled (The Execution of Charles I, 1649) Students re
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: English Civil War and 1600s England Lesson Plan Collection Bundle
ENL - Industrialization Reform Movements (English and Spanish)
Attached is a literacy based ENL lesson focused reform movements in England during the Industrial Revolution. This lesson, like all of my lessons, is 100% translated in English and Spanish. I regularly include leveled texts to assist students with language development, images to assist with understanding, and translations to assist our newest students.Are you looking for more Global ENL materials?https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Full-Global-History-Curriculum-AND-Google-Docs-Downloads
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6th - 12th
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The Thirteen Colonies: An Introduction to American History: Reading Passages
In this lesson students will read an overview of the Thirteen Colonies, focusing on the New England, Middle and Southern Colonies, which gives a general synopsis of what life was like in each region. Students will also learn about what good and products each region thrived in producing. Throughout the lesson there is a writing prompt, graphics, illustrations, graphic organizers, maps, readings and comprehension questions for students to complete.Check out all my other Thirteen Colonies products
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7th - 12th
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Washington at Delaware, Valley Forge & Battle of Trenton - American Revolution
In this lesson students will learn about George Washington's surprise attack on the Hessians by crossing the Delaware River and the subsequent Battle of Trenton, which was a small but vital battle in the fight for independence, and was a turning point of the American Revolution. Students will also learn about the winter at Valley Forge, in which Washington and his troops weathered through a brutal winter. Throughout the lesson there is a writing prompt, graphics, illustrations, readings and comp
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7th - 12th
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George Washington: First President & Effects of the American Revolution: Reading
In this lesson, students will read about George Washington and his election as the first President of the United States. Students will also learn about the immediate effects of the American Revolution, including how many loyalist colonists felt and reacted. Throughout the lesson there is a writing prompt, graphics, illustrations, readings and comprehension questions for students to complete.--> Want all of my American Revolution lessons in one BIG money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK
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7th - 12th
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Boston Massacre (British Perspective) Primary Source Worksheet
This worksheet allows students to use a primary source document to learn about the Boston Massacre from the perspective of the British. This activity is very easy to use. All you have to do is print off the primary source from the following website for classroom use or direct students to the website to answer the worksheet questions:http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/bostonmassacre.htmClick here to view the website.Special thanks for the clip art from Teacher's Clipart!The primary source documen
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6th - 12th
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World War II London Blitz Collection Bundle
The following World War II lesson plans related to the London Blitz are included in this collection:The Blitz and Bombing of England World War II WebquestWorld War II Webquest: The Blitz and the English HomefrontWinston Churchill WebquestEvacuation at Dunkirk World War II Primary Source WorksheetBattle of Britain 1940 Primary Source WorksheetLondon Blitz World War II Primary Source WorksheetThe Blitz: The Bombing of Britain during WWII in 3 Minutes Video WorksheetAll of my Holocaust and World Wa
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5th - 12th
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Tudors: Crime and Punishment in Elizabethan England Primary Source Worksheet
This worksheet allows students to use a primary source document to learn about crime and punishment in England during the Elizabethan Age.This activity is very easy to use. All you have to do is print off the primary source from the following website for classroom use or direct students to the website to answer the worksheet questions.http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/punishment.htmClick here to view the website.The primary source document is labeled (Crime and Punishment in Elizabethan England
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5th - 12th
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ENL - Industrialization Innovations (English and Spanish)
Attached is a literacy based ENL lesson focused on innovations in Industrial England. This lesson, like all of my lessons, is 100% translated in English and Spanish. I regularly include leveled texts to assist students with language development, images to assist with understanding, and translations to assist our newest students.Are you looking for more Global ENL materials?https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Full-Global-History-Curriculum-AND-Google-Docs-Downloads-6336105My Global 9 ENL
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6th - 12th
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War of 1812 Primary Sources Worksheet Collection
This activity includes four internet based primary documents on the War of 1812. The websites used are from a great primary source site, the Eye Witness to History site. http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/index.htmlThe following primary source worksheets are included in this collection:War of 1812 Primary Source Worksheet: USS Constitution “Old Ironsides”War of 1812 Primary Source Worksheet: Dolly Madison Flees the White HouseWar of 1812 Primary Source Worksheet: British Burn Washington D.C. 181
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6th - 10th
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ENL - Karl Marx, Capitalism, Socialism, Communism Analysis (English and Spanish)
Attached is a literacy based ENL lesson introducing Karl Marx, and an analysis of communism, socialism, and capitalism. Students will use images and short descriptions to analyze all three economic systems. This lesson, like all of my lessons, is 100% translated in English and Spanish. I regularly include leveled texts to assist students with language development, images to assist with understanding, and translations to assist our newest students.Are you looking for more Global ENL materials?htt
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6th - 12th
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American Revolution: Who Fired the First Shot at Lexington? DBQ
Who fired the famous "Shot Heard 'Round the World" at Lexington, which launched the American Revolutionary War? Frustrated British soldiers, or defiant American colonists? In this activity, students analyze 6 primary and secondary sources for content and reliability in order to determine their own opinion of who fired first. As they read each source, they complete an organizer, which helps them prepare for the written response. If you would like to save time for yourself and your students, you c
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6th - 12th
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