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World history Common Core SL.11-12.1 resources
The Lottery Activity - Global Rituals Real-Life Comparison Worksheets and Rubric
Explore modern, real-life parallels from around the world using this comparison activity for Shirley Jackson’s “The Lottery!” Students will compare the conformity, superstition, and blind tradition in this short story with six unique rituals from around the world. Includes digital worksheets for Google Classroom®!Included with this Comparison Activity for Shirley Jackson’s “The Lottery”:✏️ “Global Rituals” Informational Handouts - PrintFlashcards highlight rituals from Scotland, Iceland, Borne
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8th - 11th
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A Long Way Gone--Historical Context
To fully understand A Long Way Gone: A Memoir by Ishmael Beah, it helps to know something of Sierra Leone's history and culture. These four, web-based activities help students learn more about the historical context. Included is:1. A Table of Contents that organizes all materials so they are easy to find and shares which chapter each activity links to2. Objectives and Common Core standards for the collection3. Activity objectives4. Detailed teacher directions and student handouts for 4 web-based
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9th - 12th
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CAUSES OF WORLD WAR I Political Cartoons WWI Map Activity History CHC2D
These World War I worksheets explore war political cartoons to examine the causes of WWI. Suitable for distance learning and Google Classroom®! Promote historical thinking using these inquiry-based maps and worksheets. EXPLORE HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF WORLD WAR IANALYSE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SOURCESDIGITAL & READY-TO-PRINT WORKSHEETSHow to use this resource:Students will examine the primary causes of the First World War through an analysis of primary and secondary sources. Students will
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9th - 12th
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John F. Kennedy's Foreign Policy worksheet - 1960s Cold War - US History
John F. Kennedy’s Foreign Policy worksheet AIM: To what extent was John F. Kennedy’s foreign Policy a success? Common core-compliant worksheet ready for immediate use! Includes a variety of activities designed to promote critical thinking, active engagement, and class discussion such as:Do now – secondary source reading on the 1960 presidential debates and a Kennedy quote analysis.Rate JFK’s Foreign Policy – With a partner, students analyze and evaluate 5 foreign policy actions by President Ken
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: U.S. History MEGA Bundle
My Mother's Secret: The Complete Teaching Unit
This unit provides daily lesson plans for My Mother’s Secret by J.L. Witterick—the entire book and relevant historical topics. This collection is designed so that all reading is done in class. It is 120+ pages of everything you need. Imagine: all planning, done!
This My Mother's Secret unit includes:
1. Fully paced, daily lessons for the entire book
2. Each lesson linked to Common Core standards
3. Detailed directions for teachers for each lesson'
4. Discussion questions
5. Printables for eac
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9th - 12th
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BINGO: US Presidents (100+ printable boards, caller's sheets, and markers)
PRINT AND PLAY!Print as many unique game boards as you want (up to 100).Print and cut as many markers as you'd like, or use pieces of paper, supplies, dobbers, markers, or chips.Use the provided questions sheet to play multiple unique games. Ask one question, or ask many to help your students along.This set will play multiple unique games! It contains 100 bingo boards and over 400 questions (over 10 each per president) to ask your students.Play short, long, or unique games.A rule guide is provid
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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WORLD ORGANIZATIONS Scavenger Hunt & Jigsaw Activity - Print & Digital
For this engaging scavenger hunt & jigsaw activity, students will be assigned one of the World Organizations created after World War II (United Nations UN, International Monetary Fund, World Bank, and General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). They will research their organization (websites are listed) and will have to teach their group members about their organization. Both Print & Digital (Google Drive) versions are included! "Great activity especially for students who do not have
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: COLD WAR Unit BUNDLE World History Grades 8-12 Print & Digital SAVE $
U.S. History Simulation Bundle WWI to Cold War Only
This download includes a bundle of simulation for U.S. history. Eleven simulations in total which can be used for U.S. History II. The more simulations used, the more problem solving experience students obtain which results in a hands-on learning experience. At the conclusion of simulations, teacher can engage in a discussion about strategy improvement as well as connection to content. Student feedback has been positive to these simulations. Note to Teacher: These simulations require the followi
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9th - 12th
Rhetorical Analysis: Ethos, Pathos, Logos, United Nations Speech, Malala, CCSS
Teach your students to analyze ethos, pathos, logos, and various rhetorical devices by analyzing Malala Yousafzai's famous speech to the United Nations. Malala's famous speech is an important part of any unit of study, whether you're using it to teach world history, women's history, rhetoric, or speech and debate. This multi-day worksheet is designed to help students understand the background and context behind this famous speech, practice CCSS aligned speaking and listening skills, and analyze
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9th - 12th
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Speech Analysis Venn Diagram: Malala's U.N. Speech and Nobel Prize Speech, CCSS
Help your students master their rhetorical analysis skills while analyzing and comparing two famous speeches from history: Malala Yousafzai's famous speech to the United Nations and her 2014 Nobel Prize acceptance speech. The two rhetorical analysis worksheets are designed to help your students analyze the message and rhetoric of these two historical speeches, including their ethos, pathos, and logos. Additionally, a compare and contrast Venn diagram will engage your students with higher-level q
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9th - 12th
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Napoleon Debate: Hero or Villain? Noble Leader or Corrupt Tyrant? - CCSS
This is a set of lesson materials that culminates in a class debate about the legacy of Napoleon Bonaparte. Students will: Learn about the reign and accomplishments of Napoleon, analyze different viewpoints, be assigned a position to take, collaborate within teams, prepare main arguments, peer review each other's reasoning, and will participate in an academic debate that is guided by moderator questions (included). The objective is to help students think critically, learn to articulate a view, a
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: World History Debates Bundle - CCSS
Mythology Unit 4: Mythological Heroes and Archetypes
Unit includes six 50-minute lesson plans with-Scripted Interactive slide lecture with group discussion breaks and activities-Lesson objectives and lesson frames-Critical thinking, reading, writing, and discussion activities -Note taking practice with reproducible or digital notes page-Collaborative presentation project-Individual writing project-Easel multiple choice test assessment
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9th - 12th
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Capitalism vs. Socialism Debate - Industrialization and the Working Class - CCSS
This is a set of lesson materials that culminates in a class debate about the emerging ideas of capitalism and socialism during the Industrial Age. Students will: Learn about different perspectives from thinkers such as Adam Smith and Karl Marx, analyze different viewpoints, be assigned a position to take, collaborate within teams, prepare main arguments, peer review each other's reasoning, and will participate in an academic debate that is guided by moderator questions (included). The objective
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Industrial Revolution Debates - PAIR PACK - CCSS
Captains of Industry or Robber Barons? - Industrialists Debate - CCSS
This is a set of lesson materials that culminates in a class debate about the legacy of the major industrialists such as Rockefeller, Carnegie, Vanderbilt, etc. Students will: Learn about their careers during the Industrial Revolution, analyze different viewpoints, be assigned a position to take, collaborate within teams, prepare main arguments, peer review each other's reasoning, and will participate in an academic debate that is guided by moderator questions (included). The objective is to hel
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: U.S. History Debates Bundle - CCSS
Enduring Issues Intro Activity
The goal for this lesson is to give students a baseline of what enduring issues are through identifying them within their own lives in order to recognize the longevity and power enduring issues have over both ourselves and our society if we allow it so. Learning Objectives: Educators: Scholars’ will investigate what an “Enduring Issue” is and reflect how they have experienced or observed them within their own lifetime to develop a working definition of “Enduring Issues” for our historical study.
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8th - 12th
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Reconstruction Lesson Plan | Compromise of 1877 & End of Reconstruction
This one-day Reconstruction lesson plan focuses on the causes and impact of the Compromise of 1877, which restored home rule to the Southern states. This content is intended to be taught during a standard 45-to-50-minute class period, though it can easily be lengthened to two class periods or shortened for time purposes. Topics/events covered: Republican Party disunity grows, 1872 Election and Republican split, 1876 Election dispute, Compromise of 1877, withdrawal of federal troops from the Sout
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7th - 12th
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2nd Industrial Revolution Lesson Plan | Causes of Industrialization
This one-day 2nd Industrial Revolution lesson plan focuses on several major causes of industrialization and is an excellent introduction to a unit on the Second Industrial Revolution. This content is intended to be taught during a standard 45-to-50-minute class period, though it can easily be lengthened to two class periods or shortened for time purposes. Topics/events covered: Becoming an industrialized economy, differences between the First Industrial Revolution and Second Industrial Revolutio
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7th - 12th
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2nd Industrial Revolution Lesson Plan | Rise of the Labor Movement
This one-day 2nd Industrial Revolution lesson plan covers the problems of workers and the initial rise of labor unions and the labor movement during the Second Industrial Revolution (“Gilded Age”). It works well to set the stage for later instruction on specific conflicts and events between labor and management during the Gilded Age. It is intended to be ready-to-use for any teacher regardless of their prior experience with the content. This lesson plan is typically for a 45-to-50min class peri
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7th - 12th
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Research Projects and Oral Presentations in History & Social Studies - Plan
This planning document will you to easily incorporate research projects with oral presentations in your history or social studies class. The document includes:Presentation Deck RequirementsPublic speaking guidelines and expectationsSuggested topicsGrading policies for individual vs. group proejcts
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Harriet Beecher Stowe Biography: Reading Comprehension & Questions w/ Answer Key
These biography worksheets are designed for students around the 5th-9th grade reading level. While offering reading comprehension practice, this biography also teaches about history, literature, and influential figures from various fields.The biography includes:A biographical text (about one page in length) of relevant information. The worksheet includes a carefully crafted biography that is accessible and captivating for students. The inclusion of relevant details, anecdotes, and key events fro
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Rosalind Franklin Biography: Reading Comprehension & Questions w/ Answer Key
These biography worksheets are designed for students around the 5th-9th grade reading level. While offering reading comprehension practice, this biography also teaches about history, literature, and influential figures from various fields.The biography includes:A biographical text (about one page in length) of relevant information. The worksheet includes a carefully crafted biography that is accessible and captivating for students. The inclusion of relevant details, anecdotes, and key events fro
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Canadian Historical Perspectives, Primary Source Analysis, Reactions to WWI
This primary source activity contains letters, diary entries, and excerpts from news articles and magazines from the World War 1 era. Explore World War I on the homefront through popular opinion and perspectives.ACTIVITY BASED ON PETER SEIXAS' "HISTORICAL THINKING PROJECT" ANALYZE PERSPECTIVE THROUGH PRIMARY SOURCESHANDOUTS, WORKSHEETS, AND PROMPT FOR OPTIONAL CLASSROOM DEBATEThrough an exploration of various primary sources, students will analyze various perspectives in order to understand how
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8th - 11th
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World War I Bundle: Projects, Class Debate, & 1917 Movie Guide
This bundle includes a variety of our engaging, best-selling resources for teaching through the World War I. These hands-on activities can engage your students throughout the span of your teaching unit. The products include engaging projects, a class debate, and a movie guide. Just print and go!Resources included in this bundle:1. World War I Battle Project - This is a project in which students research a key battle from World War I and input the information either on a poster or in a slideshow.
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8th - 12th
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Pre-Reading Activity for The Most Dangerous Game - Context Information Articles
This pre-reading activity includes five informational articles to introduce students to the context of “The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell. Explore the Russian Empire, the legacy of sailor lore, the ethics of big game hunting, the mid-Victorian era, and World War I. Includes digital resources for Google Classroom®!Included with this Pre-Reading Activity for “The Most Dangerous Game”:✏️ 5 Informational Handouts - Digital & PrintFamiliarize students with the context of Richard Conne
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8th - 12th
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