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5th grade british history resources for Microsoft Word
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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The Boston Tea Party, A Play
If you teach about the Road to Revolution in your class, this is a great way to get your students involved and engaged when you reach the Tea Act of 1773 and the Boston Tea Party 1773.Having students reenact history is an excellent way for them to "experience" what events were like. This is a great example. This play was written using eyewitness accounts and other excellent sources including information from the Boston Tea Party museum. If ever in Boston it is a must do! You even get to throw th
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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: Lexington and Concord: Who Fired First?
Students get to decide who think they fired first at the Battle of Lexington and Concord. This was the first battle in The American Revolution.
Students analyze four primary sources from The Battle of Lexington and Concord...2 from The British point of view and 2 from the colonist point of view. There are five questions to answer for each source for a total of 20 questions.
When they are done answering the questions, students get to decide who they think fired first by writing their claim an
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5th - 11th
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Battle of Saratoga Student Reading/Questions
If you;re studying the Battle of Saratoga consider using this reading filled with primary source quotes, images, tables/figures for students to analyze. I set the stage, explain the British and American goals, and give information regarding what this battle ensured for the Americans. Seven comprehension questions to go along!
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5th - 9th
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Revolutionary War/ American Revolution Test
This is a test covering topics, people, and battles related to the American Revolution. It is 7th grade level curriculum, but written for lower reader, apporximately 4th-5th grade. The test is multiple choice, fill in the blank, and compare/contrast chart.
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4th - 8th
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Spanish Armada Video Webquest Queen Elizabeth I and the Tudors
This is a simple and easy to use lesson plan on the Spanish Armada in 1588. Have your students watch the YouTube video and answer the questions. The video is from the great BBC/Military Channel series called Battlefield Britain. Watch the video for yourself at:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jl3stf20X10Click here to view the YouTube video.If the video link ever changes just search YouTube for “Battlefield Britain Spanish Armada”This video focuses on the tactics used by the British and Spanish nav
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5th - 12th
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Life in the Middle Colonies, A Play
Here is a skit I use when we are learning about the Middle Colonies in my classroom. It is a great way to enhance any lesson about the Middle Colonies either to introduce some of the characteristics of this region or reinforce what has been taught. All of my skits are written to engage students and get them thinking. Most contain a little bit of humor, as well. This one does. If you'd like to see all of my plays, skits, re-enactments, simulations and other lesson starters please visit my store o
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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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History Alive Chapter 7 "Comparing the Colonies" Organizer
This History Alive! America’s Past (published by Teachers’ Curriculum Institute) organizer provides a two-page document that provides questions (and an answer key) for Chapter 7 “Comparing the Colonies.” Other chapter organizers are available, and I will continue to add to this collection until the book is completed. Enjoy!
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5th
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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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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
American Revolution: Questions/Answer Key for April Morning Video
A 14 question handout for students to fill out as they watch April Morning, which is about The Battle of Lexington and Concord, and based on a historical novel by the same name. Starring Tommy Lee Jones and Robert Urich. A good way to engage students in the beginning of an American Revolution Unit. Answer Key included.
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5th - 11th, Higher Education
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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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Viking Scavenger Hunt: Internet Research
Utilizing a highly engaging website students will research the history of the Vikings and Viking life. They will also have an opportunity to creatively express what they've learned in drawings and comic strips. This can be an individual or team assignment; done in a computer lab or for homework if students have access to the internet at home. Question sheet, instructions and answer key included.
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3rd - 6th
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
Crisis Over Taxes in the Colonies Worksheet
NO PREP. Following the French and Indian War, England was deeply in debt. The British Parliament believed that the colonists should help pay for the military support they received in the war, so they passed a series of new taxes.
This worksheet asks students to outline the taxes implemented by Parliament on the British colonists, both points of view on why taxes were/weren't necessary, defining key words like boycott and repeal, while asking students to reflect on their own viewpoints on the
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5th - 9th
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American Revolution: Battles of the American Revolution
Students will learn about the date/location, military leaders, important details, and outcome of significant events/battles during the American Revolution. I have included 48 guiding questions and websites students will use to complete the graphic organizer. The organizer does not require the use of a textbook. I have included an answer key. Please message me if you have any questions. The document can be uploaded to your personal website or Google Drive; however, please make sure it is passwor
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5th - 9th
Also included in: 8th Grade American History Resources
King George What Was His Problem - Adapted Book chapter summaries questions
King George What Was His Problem The Whole Hilarious Story of the American RevolutionAdapted BookEach passage is adapted and includes review questions and written review responses for each passageCovers Entire Book
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5th - 8th
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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NO PREP Boston Tea Party Online Scavenger Hunt (ACCESS CODE)
This online/virtual scavenger hunt is guaranteed to teach your students all the ins and outs of the Boston Tea Party. With 4 parts, and 8 questions, you can tailor this scavenger hunt to meet the needs of your students. Throughout this activity, your students will practice taking notes from video, deciphering a primary document, and reading online articles.Here is a link to download ONLY the FREE worksheet that accompanies this lesson.To gain access to the website, purchase worksheet on THIS pag
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4th - 7th
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