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Laurance Nichols

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Pimary Source vs. Secondary Source

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Empires of Ancient India: Mauryan and Gupta

By Laurance Nichols

This product is a great tool that covers both the Mauryan and Gupta Empires in South Asia. This handout contains reading passages, reading comprehension questions, gaining meaning from context clues, a timeline activity, and a graphic organizer

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, World History, Asian Studies

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Activities, Handouts

CCSS:

RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.5

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The Enlightenment (Age of Reason)

By Laurance Nichols

This activity/assignment is a great resource (and companion reading) while learning about the Age of Reason (also known as the Enlightenment) and the significance of Enlightenment thinkers such as Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, Voltaire, Montesquieu,

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, European History, World History

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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CCSS:

RH.6-8.1

$5.00

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West African Kingdoms Timeline

By Laurance Nichols

This handout will help students learn how to read and understand a timeline using information about the West African Kingdoms (Ghana Empire, Mali Empire, and the Songhai Empire). Students will apply their knowledge by answering the questions below

Subjects:

Ancient History, World History, African History

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts, Homework

CCSS:

RH.6-8.5, RH.6-8.7

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$1.75

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Kingdoms of Ancient Africa Interactive Lesson

By Laurance Nichols

This interactive lesson is a great tool to use for students to learn about the Ancient West African Kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai. This lesson includes a table of contents, a plan outline, modified handouts, a timeline, a note taking flip

Subjects:

Ancient History, World History, African History

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

$6.50

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The Magna Carta

By Laurance Nichols

4 page assignment - 2 page reading about the Magna Carta which details the background and details of the Magna Carta and the significance of King John and the 25 barons - 1 page of questions - and 1 page primary source activity where students

Subjects:

Ancient History, Middle Ages, British History

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Handouts

CCSS:

RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.10

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$2.00

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The Reformation: John Calvin

By Laurance Nichols

This handout helps students understand the importance of John Calvin to the Protestant Reformation. There are guided questions, vocabulary/synonym matching, gaining meaning from context clues, and analyzing text questions.

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, European History, World History

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts, Homework

CCSS:

RH.6-8.4

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Digital Download PDF (0.35 MB)

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Ancient India (South Asia) Learning Station Assignment

By Laurance Nichols

This activity teaches a variety of different topics related to Ancient India such as; Indus Valley Civilizations and Achievements, the Aryans, the Caste System, Buddhism, the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, the Mauryan Empire, Chandragupta,

Subjects:

Ancient History, World History, Asian Studies

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, ...

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Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

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$4.00

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The Caste System

By Laurance Nichols

This activity/assignment is a great resource (and companion reading) for learning about the Caste System and the significance of the Caste System in regards to Hinduism. The Caste System is a two page reading that details the 4 main Varnas and the

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Ancient History, World History

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, ...

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Handouts

CCSS:

RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.5, RH.6-8.7

$4.50

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (0.51 MB)

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Basics of Islam

By Laurance Nichols

This activity/assignment is a great resource (and companion reading) for learning about Islam.The Basics of Islam is an article that details the origins of Islam and discusses some of the basic beliefs of Muslims. This activity includes... -

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, World History, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Homework

CCSS:

RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.7

$4.50

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (0.49 MB)

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Pimary Source vs. Secondary Source

By Laurance Nichols

This handout challenges students to determine whether a source is primary or secondary. Each source is based on the Middle Ages, Renaissance, or Reformation. This assignment helps students understand the difference between primary and secondary

Subjects:

Ancient History, World History, Middle Ages

Grades:

4^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts, Homework

CCSS:

RH.6-8.1

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Digital Download PDF (0.23 MB)

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Confucius

By Laurance Nichols

One page reading that includes a summary of Confucius and the ideas behind Confucianism. There are 10 multiple choice questions that include reading comprehension, identifying main idea, critical thinking, and interpretation of textual evidence.

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Ancient History, World History

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts, Assessment

CCSS:

RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.5

$2.00

$1.50

Digital Download PDF (0.22 MB)

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Chinese Waterways

By Laurance Nichols

One page reading that details the importance of the Chang (Yangtze), Huang (Yellow), and China's Grand Canal for the development of early Chinese civilization. There are 10 multiple choice questions that include reading comprehension, identifying

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Ancient History, World History

Grades:

6^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts, Homework

CCSS:

RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.5

$2.00

$1.50

Digital Download PDF (0.27 MB)

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Byzantine Empire Notes

By Laurance Nichols

This handout outlines some of the Emperor Justinian's achievements during the Byzantine Empire. One page includes the complete set of notes and the other page consists of skeleton notes that can be filled in by the student.

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Ancient History, World History, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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7 years teaching experience. (3 years) High School (English/History/Civics) (4 years) Middle School (Social Studies)

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Social Studies, Ancient History, European History, World History, Middle Ages, British History, Other (Social Studies), Asian Studies, African History