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12th grade european history lessons
Industrial Revolution Simulation and PowerPoint: The Urban Game
Students complete a fun and historically detailed simulation of the progression of the Industrial Revolution and urbanization in England, particularly the town of Manchester. This activity especially helps visual and kinesthetic learners grasp the essential points of the Industrial Revolution. Kids have a blast during this activity and retain a huge amount of knowledge because they're playing a game!Students begin by reading a 2 page background essay on life in pre-industrial England, then fill
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7th - 12th
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World War One Lesson: M.A.I.N. Causes of WWI
Before we get to the actual war itself it is most important for students to understand how we got there. The four underlying causes of the war which we will be covering are Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism and Nationalism: which we will refer to as the M.A.I.N. causes of World War I. In this assignment one student will become an expert in one of the four M.A.I.N. causes, and instruct three other people in a group. By the end of it every student should have a comprehensive understanding of th
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9th - 12th
WWII: The Holocaust
NOW WITH LINKS TO A GOOGLE CLASSROOM PRODUCT FOR CLASSROOM SUBMISSIONS!This one page reading plus one page of questions provides an overview of the steps leading to the Holocaust. It chronicles the four phases of persecution leading to the construction of death camps, and includes discussion of the Nuremberg Laws, Krystallnacht, the Berlin Olympics and death camps like Auschwitz and Treblinka. This is designed for middle school or high school students. The reading is visually appealing and broke
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6th - 12th
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French Revolution Simulation
This is a full lesson plan to utilize to teach The French Revolution. This is usually a fun topic for students to learn (they tend to love the Reign of Terror), but students often look past the actual causes of the Revolution. To solve that problem in my classroom, I use a simulation that goes in-depth on the financial crisis in France that will surely stick in the minds of students, and keep them engaged. This lesson covers basic terms of the French Revolution, the causes to the revolution,
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9th - 12th
The Book Thief Novel Study: Reading Guide and Chapter Comprehension Questions
This novel study and reading guide for the awarding winning WW2 novel, The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, comes with a variety of worksheets and graphic organizers for students to complete as they read. This novel analysis is broken into 20 sections, with each section focusing on 25-30 pages of reading. (My novel studies are typically divided up into chapters, but due to the unique nature of Zusak's storytelling, this novel study is divided into sections that correspond with the book).This Common
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â The Book Thief and The Boy in Striped Pajamas Novel Studies - Bundle
Roots of the Scientific Revolution
NOW WITH LINKS TO A GOOGLE CLASSROOM PRODUCT FOR CLASSROOM SUBMISSIONS!This one page reading plus one page of questions defines the Scientific revolution and identifies its roots. It is designed for middle school or high school students. The reading is visually appealing and broken into chunks. It can be used for classwork, homework, research or as a platform for projects. Questions are content based and designed to target essential content acquisition. If interested in similar Scientific Revolu
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6th - 12th
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Imperialism of Africa
NOW WITH LINKS TO A GOOGLE CLASSROOM PRODUCT FOR CLASSROOM SUBMISSIONS!This one page reading plus one page of questions summarizes the impact of European imperialism in Africa. It includes a definition of imperialism, an explanation of European motives, the Berlin Conference of 1884-85, and some long range effects of imperialism in Africa. This is designed for middle school or high school students. The reading is visually appealing and broken into chunks. It can be used for classwork, homework,
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6th - 12th
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The Crusades
NOW WITH LINKS TO A GOOGLE CLASSROOM PRODUCT FOR CLASSROOM SUBMISSIONS!This one page reading plus one page of questions summarizes the series of events that led to, and the effects of, the Crusades. It is designed for middle school or high school students. The reading is visually appealing and broken into chunks. It can be used for classwork, homework, research or as a platform for projects. Questions are content based and designed to target essential content acquisition. If interested in simila
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6th - 12th
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The Fall of Rome
NOW WITH LINKS TO A GOOGLE CLASSROOM PRODUCT FOR CLASSROOM SUBMISSIONS!This one page reading plus one page of questions summarizes the fall of Ancient Rome. The reading examines the social, political and economic problems that plagued the Empire, as well as the waves of invasions that battered Rome. It is designed for middle school or high school students. The reading is visually appealing and broken into chunks. It can be used for classwork, homework, research or as a platform for projects. Que
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6th - 12th
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Columbian Exchange
NOW WITH LINKS TO A GOOGLE CLASSROOM PRODUCT FOR CLASSROOM SUBMISSIONS!This is a 1 page reading plus 1 page of questions. It chronicles the Columbian Exchange that occurred between Eastern and Western Hemispheres as a result of the Age of Exploration. It specifically describes the products that traveled between Hemispheres and emphasizes the impact these exchanges had. This is designed for middle school or high school students. The reading is visually appealing and broken into chunks. It can be
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7th - 12th
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Divine Right & the Rise of Absolutism
NOW WITH LINKS TO A GOOGLE CLASSROOM PRODUCT FOR CLASSROOM SUBMISSIONS!This one page reading plus one page of questions summarizes Divine Right rule and the rise of Absolute Monarchs in Europe. It is designed for middle school or high school students. The reading is visually appealing and broken into chunks. It can be used for classwork, homework, research or as a platform for projects. Questions are content based and designed to target essential content acquisition. If interested in similar rea
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6th - 12th
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World War II Set
NOW WITH LINKS TO A GOOGLE CLASSROOM PRODUCT FOR CLASSROOM SUBMISSIONS!This set of 9 readings plus 9 pages of questions summarizes different aspects of World War II (it also includes lesson suggestions). The readings chronicle the fascist movements in both Italy and Germany, the rise to power of Mussolini and Hitler, the establishment of a Nazi State in Germany, the aggression of Germany that prompted the war, important battles of the war, the Holocaust, atrocities in Asia (including the rape of
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6th - 12th
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French Revolution Set
NOW WITH LINKS TO GOOGLE CLASSROOM PRODUCTS FOR CLASSROOM SUBMISSIONS!This set of 7 readings plus 7 pages of questions summarizes the French Revolution and Napoleon (it also includes lesson suggestions). The readings examine the causes of the revolution, and trace the path of the revolution from moderate to radical and back to moderate phases. They also chronicle Napoleon's rise to power, his conquests, and the resultant Congress of Vienna. They are designed for middle school or high school stud
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6th - 12th
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Effects of the Enlightenment
This one page reading plus one page of questions summarizes the effects of the Enlightenment. It is designed for middle school or high school students. The reading is visually appealing and broken into chunks. It can be used for classwork, homework, research or as a platform for projects. Questions are content based and designed to target essential content acquisition. If interested in similar Enlightenment readings, check other offerings by this author. A set of 5 readings is available as an En
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6th - 12th
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AP European History / AP Euro - Full Curriculum Bundle - Google Drive!
The curriculum is a living bundle that includes Google Drive access with the download, including any other updates I may add throughout the year.This complete class curriculum is intended to best-prepare you and your students for passing the AP Test with the exact same model and approach I use. It has helped my students and I consistently achieve 90%+ passing rates, and I hope it can help some of you--especially those new to teaching AP!FIRST STEP: MAKE SURE TO DOWNLOAD AND USE THE GOOGLE DRIVE
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Complete World War I Set
NOW WITH LINKS TO GOOGLE CLASSROOM PRODUCTS FOR CLASSROOM SUBMISSIONS!This is the complete set of 13 readings plus 13 pages of questions summarizing the first World War (it also includes lesson suggestions). It includes extensive discussion of the MAIN causes (Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism & Nationalism) of the war, as well as the Fronts of the War (Western, Eastern & Home Front), the changes in technology and military strategies during the war, and the use of Propaganda. It also fo
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6th - 12th
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Imperialism of India
NOW WITH LINKS TO A GOOGLE CLASSROOM PRODUCT FOR CLASSROOM SUBMISSIONS!This one page reading plus one page of questions summarizes the impact of British imperialism in India. It describes the increasing weakness of the Mughal Dynasty, the aggression of the British East India Company, how India became Britain's most important colony, and the Sepoy Mutiny that led to the implementation of the Raj. The reading is visually appealing and broken into chunks. It can be used for classwork, homework, re
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6th - 12th
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Triangular Trade
NOW WITH LINKS TO A GOOGLE CLASSROOM PRODUCT FOR CLASSROOM SUBMISSIONS!This is a 1 page reading plus 1 page of questions. It chronicles Triangular Trade between the three continents during the Age of Exploration and Colonization. It specifically describes the underlying economic theory of Mercantilism, the rise of Capitalism in Europe, and the products moved in the Triangular Trade routes. This is designed for middle school or high school students. The reading is visually appealing and broken in
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7th - 12th
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The Enlightenment
This one page reading plus one page of questions summarizes the definition and ideas of the Enlightenment. It is designed for middle school or high school students. The reading is visually appealing and broken into chunks. It can be used for classwork, homework, research or as a platform for projects. Questions are content based and designed to target essential content acquisition. If interested in similar Enlightenment readings, check other offerings by this author. A set of 5 readings is avail
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6th - 12th
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Industrial Revolution Set
NOW WITH LINKS TO GOOGLE CLASSROOM PRODUCTS FOR CLASSROOM SUBMISSIONS!This set of 9 readings plus 9 pages of questions summarizes the development of the Industrial Revolution in Britain (it also includes lesson suggestions). The readings chronicle the early causes found in the Agricultural Revolution and the Domestic System, and examine the Factory System, resulting Urbanization, Reforms, Scientific Developments, and the economic theories of Capitalism and Communism that developed. They are desi
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6th - 12th
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The Byzantine Empire
NOW WITH LINKS TO A GOOGLE CLASSROOM PRODUCT FOR CLASSROOM SUBMISSIONS!This one page reading plus one page of questions gives an overview of the Byzantine Empire. It traces its original split from Rome, looks at the culture of Byzantium, the city of Constantinople and its decline. It is designed for middle school or high school students. The reading is visually appealing and broken into chunks. It can be used for classwork, homework, research or as a platform for projects. Questions are content
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6th - 12th
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Enlightenment Set
This set of 5 readings plus 5 pages of questions summarizes the Enlightenment in Europe (it also includes lesson suggestions). The readins define the Enlightenment and the 18th century European setting, and summarize the ideas of the English and French philosophers as well as the effects of the era. They are designed for middle school or high school students. The readings are visually appealing and broken into chunks. They can be used for classwork, homework, research or as a platform for projec
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6th - 12th
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Geography of Africa
NOW WITH LINKS TO A GOOGLE CLASSROOM PRODUCT FOR CLASSROOM SUBMISSIONS!This is a 1 page reading plus 1 page of questions. It describes the geography of Africa. It includes a discussion of the plateaus, the rivers, the coastline and the deserts of the continent. This is designed for middle school or high school students. The readings are visually appealing and broken into chunks. They can be used for classwork, homework, research or as a platform for projects. Questions are content based and desi
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6th - 12th
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Middle Ages & Renaissance/Reformation Units Bundled + Google Apps Versions
Middle Ages & Renaissance/Reformation Unit (two units in one) brings students to Europe just after the fall of the Roman Empire deep into the period of popes, kings and plagues. And with the Renaissance, students travel to the reemergence of European modern culture and the great split from the Catholic Church with the Protestant Reformation. These units include PowerPoints notes, PowerPoint warm ups, common core informational text documents and primary source worksheets, maps, exit tickets,
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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Here are a few examples of the different types of activities and lessons you can find on TPT to help teach students about European history:
Centers & Stations
Through the use of centers, students can collaborate and discuss topics and content they examine for various eras in European history. For example, you could have students navigate through a handful of centers or stations to help them learn about different elements of the Renaissance period, including influential cities, leaders, and artists. Or, to help them learn about the key figures and milestones of the French Revolution.
Map Making
With map-making activities you can not only teach students about European history, but also incorporate geography into your lessons. As they label and color maps, students can learn about important places in Europe and how European countries have expanded (and fallen) over time. For example, you could have students make maps of Europe before and after World War I to identify how the conflict impacted Europe.
Primary Source Analysis
One of the best ways to learn about European history is through historical documents, letters, diaries, art, and literature. Encourage students to use these firsthand accounts to gain a deeper understanding about European people and events. For instance, you can have students read excerpts from the works of Enlightenment philosophers — like Mary Wollstonecraft — and how they contributed to the political thinking of the time.
Research Projects
Have students research and present on a specific topic of European history, like the Age of Exploration. For example, ask students to choose a famous European Explorer to research, and have them write a short biography of that person or create a short video or presentation about their achievements and legacy.
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