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Middle Ages Coat of Arms Activity - Back to School or Medieval Unit Activity
Bring some creativity into a Middle Ages Unit! Have students create their own Coat of Arms based on their hobbies, personality, family, etc. Includes a detailed assignment sheet with some common heraldic symbols/colors and their traditional meanings. A fun heraldry study for students during a medieval unit.A great way to start a Middle Ages / Medieval Unit or as a "get to know you" activity for Back to School!Includes:- Detailed assignment sheet with a list of traditional symbols & their
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Middle Ages Activities - Projects and Activities for Medieval Times
Middle Ages Activities - Projects and Activities for Medieval Times
Middle Ages Bundle - Looking for an engaging package of assignments and projects related to the Middle Ages? This bundle includes six activities to help students learn about the Feudal system, heraldry, knights, daily life in medieval times, and more!Each assignment includes a creative and detailed assignment sheet, templates (if needed), and a comprehensive grading rubric for five activities. Please note: students will need to be able to access information for these activities through their t
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6th - 9th
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Causes of American Revolution Primary Sources | Stamp Act, Quartering Act
In this American Revolution primary source activities set, students will closely analyze several primary sources that led to the American Revolutionary War. Each primary source is an excerpt from an early event that caused America's war for Independence.Students will read selections from:- the Stamp Act- the Stamp Act Congress- Responses from local businesses in regard to the Stamp Act- the Declaratory Act- the Coercive Acts (the Intolerable Acts)- the Quartering Act- the Townshen
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5th - 8th
American Revolution Heroes 10 African American and Women Heroes in Revolution
In this American Revolution Heroes activity, students learn about the experiences of 10 women and African-Americans who were essential to the American Revolution and to American History. Often forgotten, women and African Americans played essential roles in helping the 13 Colonies gain independence. Students will navigate the room to investigate the achievements and heroism of 10 Americans whom everyone should learn about, including James Forten, Salem Poor, Phillis Wheatley, the First Rhode
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5th - 8th
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WWI Propaganda Project
WWI Propaganda ProjectThank you for considering this fully editable product.Propaganda posters played a big role in WWI. They were used to galvanize the nation in its support of the war and blame of the enemy. This product is perfect for helping students explore this critical aspect of the Great War. After viewing and analyzing 22 authentic WWI propaganda examples, your students will be ready to make a WWI-era propaganda example of their own. WHAT'S INCLUDED:There are three parts to this product
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6th - 11th
Dunkirk (2017) - Complete Movie Guide and Background Worksheet
"In May 1940, Germany advanced into France, trapping Allied troops on the beaches of Dunkirk. Under air and ground cover from British and French forces, troops were slowly and methodically evacuated from the beach using every serviceable naval and civilian vessel that could be found. At the end of this heroic mission, 330,000 French, British, Belgian and Dutch soldiers were safely evacuated." This product comes with a worksheet detailing the background of Dunkirk. The student worksheet comes wit
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8th - 12th
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King Henry VIII & His Life and Times! Students investigate this polarizing King!
King Henry VIII & His Life and Times! Students investigate this polarizing King!In this fun and challenging King Henry VIII lesson, students become historians, poets, and interviewers with the life and times of King Henry VIII! Students are engaged in 3 different ways, with 3 different activities, on King Henry's life. ☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my Renaissance activities unit located here bundle!Students first become historians as they recap the
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5th - 8th
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America The Story of Us: (Episode 2 - Revolution) Video Guide
Video study guide for Episode 2: Revolution of America The Story of Us. Movie guide comes complete with answer key. Questions follow the film in order. America The Story of Us: Episode 2 - RevolutionsEpisode Summary:July 9, 1776. The Declaration of Independence is read to crowds in New York. Offshore, more than 400 ships bristling with soldiers and guns are massing. It is the largest British invasion force until D-Day. America's 13 colonies have taken on the might of the world's leading superpow
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6th - 12th
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Gandhi and Indian Independence worksheet - Decolonization - Global/World History
Gandhi and Indian Independence worksheet AIM: How did Mohandas Gandhi help India gain its independence? Common core-compliant worksheet that traces the independence movement from the Amritsar Massacre in 1919 to Indian independence in 1947. Includes a variety of activities designed to promote critical thinking, active engagement, and class discussion such as:Do now – 2 review questions concerning British imperialism in India. Movie clip analysis - Several clips are shown from the movie Gandhi (Y
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Bundle #11 - India
The Battle of the Bulge WWII (Text, Maps & Questions)
The Battle of the Bulge WWII (Text, Maps & Questions)Thank you for considering this product. Prepare to be surprised and delighted! This product contains fascinating informational text exploring WWII and the Battle of the Bulge. This product also has excellent maps, quotes and pictures to aid in your students’ ability to learn about this epic battle of WWII. Please check out the thumbnails and preview. The fully editable product explains the following: the state of WWII up to 1944; the align
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6th - 11th, Staff
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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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Jamestown Close Reading Activity | Virginia Company, John Rolfe, Pocahantas
In this reading on Jamestown, students learn the background of the colony, the Virginia Company, Pocahantas, the Powhatan tribe, John Rolfe, John Smith, the discovery of tobacco, and King James I of England. After reading, students answer several guided questions regarding its history and impact. This product is also 1:1 Google compatible -- just share through Google or assign via Google Classroom!Be sure to follow the History with Mr E Facebook page, and don't forget to signup for the Social
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5th - 8th
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Middle Ages - Medieval Times Newspaper Project
Middle Ages / Medieval Times Project - Students create their own newspaper based on the events of the Middle Ages in this creative activity. Includes everything you need to get started.IncludesAssignment pageTwo Brainstorming pagesNewspaper article planning pageGrading Rubric3 printable newspaper templates 3 editable newspaper templates (MS Word)**PART OF MY "Middle Ages Project & Assignment Package" Save money by purchasing the entire package!Middle Ages Project Package(C) Addie Williams,
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Middle Ages Activities - Projects and Activities for Medieval Times
Industrial Revolution Unit - Child Labor - Photo Analysis and Group Project
Industrial Revolution: Child Labor - Photo Analysis and Group Poster Project
This Industrial Revolution - Child Labor Project helps make the history of the Industrial Revolution come alive for your students!
8 different images of child labor in the Industrial Revolution are included. Students analyze the images, answer questions, and complete a group project relating to the image they have analyzed. The real -life images are engaging to students, as they can see first hand what life would h
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4th - 9th
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Revolutionary War Inquiry DBQ: How did Colonists justify war with Britain?
In this American Revolution and Causes of the American Revolution primary source activity, students investigate four primary source documents to answer the over-arching question:“How did the American colonists feel justified in waging war and breaking away from Britain?”This mini DBQ is a great supplement to the Causes of the American Revolution Unit located here! Be sure to follow the History with Mr E Facebook page, and don't forget to signup for the Social Studies Newsletter to receive infor
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5th - 8th
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The Age of Revolutions 7 PowerPoints + Student Guided Notes Bundle (Editable)
The Age of Revolutions PowerPoints + Guided Notes Bundle (Editable)Thank you for considering this product bundle. This awesome bundle contains 7 epic EDITABLE PowerPoints (over 500 beautiful, engaging slides) that are filled with HUNDREDS of great pictures, explanations, animations, detailed maps and captivating BATTLE ANIMATIONS and sound effects. It will bring history alive for you and your students!This is far beyond the normal PowerPoints you're used to. My PowerPoints are a mix of outline w
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6th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
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Paul Revere's Midnight Ride Guided Notes Activity for Causes of Revolution
In this Paul Revere's Midnight Ride lesson, students engage in an image analysis regarding this famous ride and complete guided notes on the hour-by-hour breakdown of the famous ride. This lesson delves into the actual ride itself, focusing on what Paul Revere does along his adventure, where he stops, and where truth meets fiction. The included Prezi presentation follows -step by step - what Paul Revere did on this ride. Students will follow the included timeline and record essential details
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5th - 8th
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The Imitation Game
Imitation Game movie guide. Fifteen questions with an answer key. Perfect for a unit on WWII. Just enough to keep their attention. Alan Turing's original crossword puzzle and answer key are also included. Movie guide is editable.Also available bundled together along with other movie guides for teaching historyORAlso available bundled together along with:Hitler's Rise to PowerThe Monuments MenCold War Map ActivityWWII Map ActivityWWII DilemmasWoman in Gold Movie GuideOperation Finale Movie G
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: World War II Bundle
Middle Ages - Feudal Society Pyramid
Middle Ages Society - A great assignment to show the relationship between different groups of people in the medieval times. Students will draw their own Feudal Pyramid (template included) and create their own symbols for each level on the Feudal Pyramid (King, Lord, Knights, and Serf) to represent the life of each. They must also include the obligations that each level has to others in society. Includes assignment sheet, template for pyramid, template for student write-up, examples and a gradin
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: Middle Ages Activities - Projects and Activities for Medieval Times
Thirteen Colonies Map & Mnemonics (13 Colonies)
Remembering the 13 colonies and the regions they belong to is easy when you teach your students mnemonic phrases! This is a PRINT & GO product!! Mnemonic phrases are a series of words in which the first letter of each word is the same as a letter in what you want the students to know. Ex: My New Hamster Runs In Cages is Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Connecticut This product gives you three options:1. Students create their own mnemonic phrases for the colonies and labe
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7th - 12th
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The Pilgrims and the Mayflower Compact, A Play (includes follow up activity too)
This play is a fun and engaging way to introduce the importance of the Mayflower Compact. The play focuses on the Mayflower being off course, the unrest between the passengers, and the resulting decision to stay in the Cape Cod area and write a new agreement, the Mayflower Compact. The follow up activity works well with continuing the lesson by learning what the Mayflower Compact actually says. It is a great way to incorporate the use of a primary source document into the lesson. Students put th
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6th - 12th
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William the Conqueror Bayeux Tapestry
Teaching British history doesn't have to be boring or stressful! Discover the story of William the Conqueror with the Bayeux Tapestry and the Conquest of England by the Normans won't be a secret for your students anymore.Your William the Conqueror Bayeux Tapestry set in detail:This lesson is composed of 2 complementary parts:❑ a booklet to read (9 pages + 1 cover ) in two versions (colour and black and white)❑ 3 worksheets to complete (in two versions too).How to use this resource:Students read
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: William the Conqueror Bundle
WWI - Trench warfare and its psychological impact through art
The combination of trench warfare, outdated offensive tactics, and new industrial technology made World War I a particularly horrific experience for the common soldier. One such soldier was a German expressionist artist named Otto Dix. Expressionism was an artistic movement that sought to present the world solely from a subjective perspective, distorting it radically for emotional effect in order to evoke moods or ideas. Expressionist artists sought to express meaning or emotional experience
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7th - 12th
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Industrial Revolution | Inventions | Information Scavenger Hunt
Industrial Revolution - Invention Information Scavenger Hunt makes learning Industrial Revolution facts and information fun and engaging! 10 different Industrial Revolution Invention Fact Cards are included. Tape these cards up around your classroom or hallway, and have students use the included question sheet to hunt for and write down their answers. This makes for an engaging introduction to the inventions of the Industrial Revolution, or a fun and interactive review activity!*****************
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4th - 9th
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