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7th grade british history resources for Easel
American Revolution British Acts & Taxes
Why did the British enforce certain acts and taxes on the colonists? Why were the colonists frustrated with these policies? Students will research the causes and underlying reasons why the British passed certain taxes and acts on the colonists during the 1700s; Navigation Acts, Writs of Assistance, Proclamation of 1763, Sugar Act, Stamp Act, Quartering Act, Declaratory Act, Townshend Act, Committee of Correspondence, Tea Act, Intolerable Acts, First Continental CongressIncluded in this resourc
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in:Â American Revolution UNIT BUNDLE with BONUS Activities
Jamestown Colony Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This one page reading passage tells the history of the Jamestown Colony including:when and why it was establishedits early leadersthe many hardships it faced before taking its place in history as the first permanent English settlement in the New WorldThe passage includes 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL and Google Forms.Check out my growing collection of US History reading comprehension passages here! Please follow my
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4th - 7th
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World War 2 Activity Cryptology codes and Code Breaking
Four World War II Activities focused on Code and Code Breaking to engage students in the importance of codes and cryptology in World War 2. Students learn about World War II when they: - practice morse code- decipher secret codes- send V-Mail- communicate using code. - discover the Navajo Codetalkers. Included in this resource: - Suggested different uses for activities- Informational texts for students for 4 activities- Student handouts for 4 activities- PDF and Slide versions of the above incl
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7th - 10th
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Also included in:Â World War 2 Activities for World War II Bundle
Battles of Lexington and Concord
How did the American Revolution begin? Students will research the causes and effects of the battles at Lexington and Concord; why battles began; outcomes/significance; Paul Revere's Midnight Ride; General GageIncluded in this resource:• Title page • Primary source excerpt from Ralph Waldo Emerson's hymn sung at the Concord Monument• Beginning Battles graphic organizer• Paul Revere's Midnight Ride• "The War Explodes!" short story with scaffolding questions• Application/Closing/Higher Order think
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in:Â American Revolution UNIT BUNDLE with BONUS Activities
The Revolutionary War in North Carolina 3 Reading Comprehension Passages
This resource includes 3 reading comprehension passages about the Revolutionary War as it affected North Carolina as well as events leading up to the war. Passages include: The Edenton Tea PartyThe Mecklenburg ResolvesThe Revolutionary War (with emphasis on North Carolina's involvement in the war, including important battle sites in NC)Each passage includes 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL and Google Forms.If you like
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4th - 7th
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American Revolution Battles
Why did colonists choose sides and why were the battles of the American Revolution important? Students will research the importance and significance of the battles of the Revolutionary War: Lexington and Concord, Fort Ticonderoga, Bunker Hill, Battle of Long Island, Trenton & Princeton, Saratoga, Camp at Valley Forge, YorktownIncluded in this resource:Title page Americans Divided reading passage with Patriots vs. Loyalists definitionsPatriots vs. Redcoats reading passageSides of the America
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in:Â American Revolution UNIT BUNDLE with BONUS Activities
American Revolution Revolutionary War Famous People Activity
American Revolution Revolutionary War Famous American Colonists Activity. This 2 page worksheet includes names of many famous American colonists such as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Ben Franklin, Patrick Henry, Samuel Adams, Crispus Attucks, John Hancock, Paul Revere, and many more. The students will need to do some research to find out why there were important to American history. It also includes a teacher answer key.
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Grades:
5th - 10th
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Also included in:Â American Revolution - Revolutionary War Bundle of Activities
Mughal Empire Interactive Stations Activity
Mughal Empire Interactive Stations Activity - Prominent Rulers & AchievementsGet your students moving and engaged by taking your students through an Introduction to the Mughal Empire!The activity consists of FIVE interactive and differentiated stations that can either be combined or broken up into smaller/larger stations to suit your needs. The activity also comes with a notes/important connections section for each station and corresponding analysis/critical thinking guiding questions. The f
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7th - 12th
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World War 2 Activities Pacific Theater Station for World War II Unit
World War II: Pacific Theater Station Activities is a set of 4 World War II related-activities that investigate the aspects of the Pacific Theater in World War II. Students analyze a primary source from Pearl Harbor, learn about kamikazes, map World War II battles and more. These World War II activities provide a great experiential connection for students to an important part of our history.This guide contains step-by-step guidelines for setting up World War II activities, ready-to-use stud
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â US History Gilded Age through Cold War Curriculum Bundle
King Henry VIII Historical Stick Figure (Mini-biography)
*** Download the George Washington Sample for Free ***Included:1 Completed Historical Stick figure filled out with answers2 Blank Historical Stick Figure3 Mass copies of the "face" of the historical person to print/cut/hand out to class (regardless of grade level, sometimes students find the historical stick figure more approachable if they staple or glue the person's face onto the paper)Can be adjusted for any grade level!!!This assignment can be used in a variety of ways, including:* taking st
Grades:
1st - 12th
Complete ESL Lesson - Let's Visit Dublin
Are you looking for an engaging unit about Ireland? Then, let's visit Dublin! Either take your ESL students on a learning journey or let them virtually explore the city by themselves with group work activities.IntroductionYou can start with a short brainstorming session. Your students will collectively come up with some interesting information they’ll be able to reuse later in the lesson.Geography and SymbolsHand these 2 worksheets right after the brainstorming and your students will complete t
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7th - 9th
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Also included in:Â 8th Grade Activities - a Whole Year of Engaging Activities MEGA BUNDLE
The Thirteen Colonies Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This one page United States History reading passage discusses the original 13 American colonies. The passage:explains that a colony is governed by another country, in this case Englandexplores reasons why colonists immigrated to Americadiscusses the consequences of colonization on the Native Americans already living in the areaexamines why the colonies eventually sought independence from the BritishThe passage includes 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self
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5th - 8th
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World War II Activity Life on the Homefront Station Activities
Students engage in reading and activities about living on the Home front in the United States during World War II. In these 6 station activities, students plan victory gardens, explore ration cards, play with puzzles, and discover the art of radio plays. Included in this ready-to-use resources- Suggested different uses for activities- Informational texts for students for activities- Student handouts for 6 activities on 4 topics- Complete materials list for each activity- Samples of student w
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â World War 2 Activities for World War II Bundle
Industrial Revolution Activities
Industrial Revolution: Inquiry-Based Activities Bundle combines the best of 5 Industrial Revolution activities Included in this bundle:- urbanization city building- writing in morse code- exploring industrial revolution inventions- designing a transportation system- and a factory simulation. Included in this resource- Suggested different uses for activities- Informational texts for students for 5 activities- Student handouts for 5 activities- Complete materials list for each activity- Addition
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Industrial Revolution Activities and notes bundle
Boston Tea Party
Was the Boston Tea Party justified? Students will research the causes and effects of the Boston Tea Party; Sons of Liberty; repeal of Townshend Acts; the story of the Boston Tea Party; Intolerable Acts; First Continental Congress; Shot Heard 'Round the World: Lexington & ConcordIncluded in this resource:• Title page • Relevant do now question for students - can be transitioned to the Sons of Liberty rebelling against the British• "Will There Really Be A Party," "The Empire Strikes Back," &a
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in:Â Boston Tea Party Lesson and Rap Song BUNDLE
World War 2 Propaganda and Political Cartoons Activities
Students explore the powerful messaging of Propaganda and Political Cartoons from World War II with this set of 5 activities; This resource includes primary sources from the United States and around the world. Students analyze the cartoons of Dr. Seuss, examine and create propaganda from the U.S. and abroad, analyze news reels, and create their own political cartoons. Students go beyond Rosie the Riveter to discover the important role of propaganda in World War II and beyond.This resource incl
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â World War 2 Activities for World War II Bundle
Enlightenment Project
Skip the lecture on the Age of Enlightenment. Introduce your students to The Age of Enlightenment through this quick and easy newspaper project. In this no-prep lesson plan, students take on the role of reporters to get the scoop on the Age of Enlightenment. TOPICS INCLUDED IN THIS RESOURCE:- Thomas Hobbes- Thirty year wars as enlightenment catalyst- Francis bacon and scientific method- Kepler disproves early theories- John Locke and representative government- Montesquieu and separation of p
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7th - 10th
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Revolutionary War British and American Strengths Activity
Here is a Revolutionary War British and American Strengths Activity. This two page document includes: a student worksheet comparing the British and American strengths and weaknesses at the beginning of the Revolutionary War, and how women, Africans, and Patriot spies helped the Americans fight for independence. Also included is a teacher answer key. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Click here for our Revolutionary War Super Bundl
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5th - 10th
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Also included in:Â American Revolution - Revolutionary War Bundle of Activities
Boston Massacre
How did British and Colonial actions lead to Revolution? Students will research and analyze the causes and effects of the Boston Massacre, understand the meaning of propaganda and how it is spread and review the historical role of Paul Revere in this engaging lesson and activity!Included in this resource:• Title page • Propaganda do now question and discussion definition• "The Bloody Massacre" engraving with analysis questions• "What really happened that day?" reading passage with scaffolding q
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in:Â American Revolution UNIT BUNDLE with BONUS Activities
Seven fun sheets about the Beatles! Incudes mini bios and puzzles
1. Double word puzzle. Unscramble the names of the Beatle's UK release LPs. 2. Word Search. Find the names of songs by the Beatles.3. Crossword. Identify the movies that starred or featured the Beatles.4. Fallen Phrase. Decipher a quote by John Lennon.5. Word Tiles. Unscramble the tiles to make a quote by Paul McCartney.6. Cryptogram. Decode the quote given by George Harrison.7. Word Scramble. Goes along with short bio of Ringo Starr.Also, short bios and links to internet bio videos a
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6th - 12th
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Industrial Revolution Project
Can your students get the scoop on the Industrial Revolution with this engaging newspaper activity?Skip the lecture. Students take on the role of investigative reporters to learn about major figures and events of the Industrial Revolution when they join up to create quick newspapers. Students write op-eds, articles, political cartoons and more in this 90 minute newspaper project. A great way to start your study of the Industrial Revolution.This resource guide includes:- Complete teacher’s guid
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6th - 11th
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Also included in:Â Industrial Revolution Activities and notes bundle
John Locke Historical Stick Figure (Mini-biography)
*** Download the George Washington Sample for Free ***Included:1 Completed Historical Stick figure filled out with answers2 Blank Historical Stick Figure3 Mass copies of the "face" of the historical person to print/cut/hand out to class (regardless of grade level, sometimes students find the historical stick figure more approachable if they staple or glue the person's face onto the paper)Can be adjusted for any grade level!!!This assignment can be used in a variety of ways, including:* taking st
Grades:
1st - 12th
Missionaries Notebooking (Plus Easel Activity)
From well-known missionaries such as Hudson Taylor and Amy Carmichael to lesser-known missionaries such as Niijima Jo and Pandita Ramabai, this missionary notebooking unit gives your students a chance to explore the lives of 79 men and women who left their homes and served God as missionaries. These missionaries came from England, Kenya, the United States, Scotland, Germany, Japan, Wales, Liberia, India, Netherlands, Australia, China, Peru, and the Spokane people and traveled throughout the worl
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Grades:
7th - 10th
Romeo and Juliet: Writing a Summary and Critique
Romeo and Juliet - Writing a Summary and Critique: This two page worksheet is an opportunity for students to write a summary and critique of a play or movie.Key Words: Romeo and JulietAuthor: William ShakespearePRINT & DIGITAL formats are included.For More Thoughtful Resources visit Creativity in Motion.
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â ELA MEGA BUNDLE ONE YEAR: MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL
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