12th Grade Social Studies & History Activities (by date, latest first)

Engage, Connect, and Review Geography from Day One!

Looking for a meaningful and interactive back-to-school activity that goes beyond the usual icebreakers?

This “My Life in 5 Themes” beginning-of-the-year icebreaker resource is the perfect way to get to know your students while reviewing or introducing the 5 Themes of Geography: *Location, Place, Human-Environment Interaction, Movement, and Region. *Students will work in groups to explore themselves and their city or town. This is not only a great way to get students working together and familiar with one another, but a great start to understanding geography!

This lesson incorporated music to grab students' attention and then moved into an introduction on how the 5 Themes relate to each student's life.

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

• Detailed Teacher-Guided Instructions + Objectives
• Music Lyric Sheets for "Wavin' Flag"
• **Guiding questions **for each theme
• **Printable Flag **of the United States
• 2-Page My Life in 5 Themes Doodle Notes
• Editable Teacher-Guided PowerPoint Slides Activity for easy customization (Goes with the Doodle Notes)
• Exit Cards

WHAT IS NEEDED:

• Sticky notes, round dot stickers or a magnet.
• iPads or laptops for light research
• A way to project a map onto the screen
• Technology to project the video and map on the screen

☑ For secondary — middle school and high school students

☑Check out the preview to see what is included.

Visit our store Geography & Math Made Easy to view other related resources.

OTHER RESOURCES YOU MAY LIKE:

**✧ **Geography, Mapping Me: Exploring Our World Through Each Other Ice-Breaker

**✧ **Getting To Know You Through Geography: A Beginning of The Year Carousel

**✧ **Human Geography Bingo: A Beginning of the Year Icebreaker Activity

**✧**First Week of Geography Lessons & Activities

**✧ **Geography Trivia Bell Ringers Bundle — Full Year — 186 Trivia Question Slides

**✧ **180 DAYS of Geography Bell Ringers, PowerPoint BUNDLE, Atlas Activities

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Bring history to life with this ready-to-use 90-minute lesson on the 4th of July! Perfect for middle and high school students, this engaging plan uses a fun YouTube video to explain the real story behind Independence Day.

Students will learn key facts, explore myths, and discover how the holiday began. The lesson includes a warm-up activity, guided video viewing, a short lecture, and class discussion.

It also comes with a printable worksheet full of activities: true or false, fill in the blanks, matching, short answers, and a creative writing task. An easy-to-follow answer key is included.

No prep needed! Just print and go. Great for history, social studies, or American culture classes.

Your students will enjoy learning about the past in a fun and meaningful way. This lesson builds critical thinking, reading, and writing skills.

Celebrate Independence Day with more than fireworks—teach the history behind it!

Download it today and make your lesson memorable and educational.

This 90-minute high school lesson explores key milestones of the American Civil Rights Movement from 1909 to the present. Using the YouTube video "Turning Points in Civil Rights History," students are introduced to pivotal events, legislation, and grassroots efforts that shaped the fight for equality.

The lesson begins with a warm-up discussion to activate prior knowledge, followed by a guided viewing of the video with fill-in-the-blank notes. Students then complete a chronological timeline activity and engage in deeper analysis through group discussion and a critical thinking task that connects historical movements to current civil rights issues. A brief review quiz wraps up the session to reinforce learning.

The included student worksheet features a variety of activities—guided notes, a timeline sort, a written reflection, and a quiz—with an answer key provided for easy assessment. This lesson not only builds historical understanding but also encourages students to think critically about ongoing struggles for justice and equality in modern society.

This 90-minute lesson introduces students to the history, meaning, and modern observance of Memorial Day in the United States. Using the educational video “What Is Memorial Day?” as a foundation, students will explore the origins of the holiday, key historical events, and how it is commemorated today.

The lesson includes vocabulary development, comprehension questions, timeline creation, and international comparisons with similar holidays like Remembrance Day and ANZAC Day. Students will also engage in reflective writing to consider the importance of honoring those who have served in the military. A printable worksheet with engaging activities and an answer key is included to support learning and classroom discussion.

Perfect for upper elementary and middle school learners, this lesson encourages critical thinking, empathy, and historical understanding.

This 90-minute lesson introduces students to the concept and importance of World Fair Trade Day through engaging, age-appropriate activities. Aimed at upper elementary and lower secondary learners, the lesson fosters global awareness and social responsibility by exploring how Fair Trade supports farmers, workers, and communities in developing countries.

The session begins with a warm-up discussion and a short educational video to spark curiosity. Students then complete a guided reading task and comprehension questions that highlight key information about World Fair Trade Day and its global impact. A vocabulary section reinforces essential terms, while a matching activity connects Fair Trade products with their countries of origin.

Interactive elements include a fun word scramble, a product hunt, and a mini role-play where students imagine being Fair Trade farmers and shoppers. The lesson wraps up with a reflective writing task, encouraging students to express why Fair Trade matters in their own words.

A printable worksheet is included, containing all activities and an answer key for easy assessment. This lesson is ideal for integrating citizenship education, ethics, or global studies into your classroom and helps learners become more informed and compassionate global citizens. No prior knowledge of Fair Trade is required.

The Industrial Revolution, often categorized into the First Industrial Revolution and Second Industrial Revolution, marked a transitional phase in the global economy towards more extensive, efficient, and consistent manufacturing methods, following the Second Agricultural Revolution. Initiating in Great Britain circa 1760, the Industrial Revolution extended to continental Europe and the United States by approximately 1840. This shift involved moving from manual production techniques to machinery; novel chemical manufacturing and iron production methods; a greater reliance on water and steam power; the creation of machine tools; and the emergence of the mechanized factory system. Production significantly surged, leading to an unparalleled increase in both population and the pace of population growth. The textile sector was the pioneer in adopting modern manufacturing techniques, making textiles the leading industry regarding employment, output value, and capital investment.

This handy ebook will help you teach your students about the Industrial Revolution. It contains facts, plenty of activities, the students' printable worksheet, and the relevant answer key at the end.

This engaging lesson on the Titanic disaster combines historical analysis with language learning. Using a video and transcript, students explore key events leading to the sinking of the Titanic, analyze decision-making factors, and enhance their English skills through interactive activities. The lesson begins with a warm-up discussion, allowing students to share prior knowledge. A listening comprehension task follows, reinforcing key details from the video.

Vocabulary exercises introduce essential maritime terms, while a timeline activity helps students organize events in sequence. A true-or-false exercise encourages critical thinking by assessing their understanding of the story. Role-playing activities immerse students in historical perspectives, fostering communication and teamwork. Additionally, a creative writing task invites them to write a diary entry from a passenger’s point of view, developing narrative skills.

The lesson concludes with a reflective discussion on the tragedy’s causes and lessons learned. By integrating listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills, this lesson offers a well-rounded approach to both historical understanding and language acquisition.

This engaging Coloring pages features a collection of inspiring quotes promoting equality, justice, and freedom, beautifully paired with intricate designs for coloring. Perfect for classrooms, homeschool activities, or personal use, these pages encourage creativity while fostering discussions about human rights and global values. Ideal for Human Rights Day, Social Studies lessons, or year-round inspiration. Let students reflect, color, and connect with these powerful messages of hope and humanity.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• 26 coloring pages
• (PDF + PNG)
• Large 8.5” x 11” designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper
• High-resolution images
• Unlimited prints
• Great for kids, boys, girls, and teens

Looking for activities to reinforce and review world history vocabulary? Need assignments for unexpected sick days? Want to offer students extra credit or assign homework?

Then look no further than the World History Pt. 2 - Age of Exploration to Modern History | Crosswords & Word Search Bundle! This bundle includes 22 crosswords and word searches (with answer keys included) for everything from the Age of Exploration to 20th Century Independence Movements!

World History topics including:

• The Gunpowder Empires
• Latin American Revolutions
• The Age of Imperialism
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• African and Indian Independence Movements
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Looking for activities to reinforce and review historical vocabulary? Need assignments for unexpected sick days? Want to offer students extra credit or assign homework?

Then look no further than the World History Pt. 1 - Prehistory to Middle Ages | Crossword & Word Search Bundle! This bundle includes 18 crosswords and word searches (with answer keys included) for everything from prehistory to the the Middle Ages!

World History topics including:

• Prehistory and Early Civilization
• Ancient Greece
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• The Middle Ages
• The Renaissance and Reformation
• and so much more!

Enhance your classroom's study of the Rise, Reign, and Fall of the Roman Empire with The Roman Empire Complete Unit Activity Bundle! Save over 30% when you purchase this bundle with 10 fun and engaging lessons, assessments, and activities!

Included in the bundle are...

• FOUR Interactive Reading Lessons (notes, reading passages, built-in warm-ups, review questions, writing prompts, and exit tickets)
• Two sets of PowerPoint Notes with corresponding Foldable Activity and Graphic Organizer
• Worksheets, Crossword/Word Search (with answer keys)
• Editable Unit Test
• Exploring Empires Project (for individual or group assignment)

Topics covered...

• Roman Geography
• The Rise and Fall of the Roman Republic
• Julius Caesar
• The Roman Empire
• Roman Emperors
• The Fall of Rome
• Roman Culture, Literature, Language
• Justinian's Code and the Byzantine Empire
• The Latin Language
• Christianity and the Roman Empire
• And more!

Your students will love learning about the Roman Empire through these tried and tested activities, suitable for any middle school or high school classroom!

Enhance your World Religions unit and save over 30% off regular price all at the same time with the World Religions Bundle! Included in the bundle are...

• FIVE editable Google Slides Notes Presentation covering the foundations of each of the five major religions!
• FIVE Graphic Organizers/Note Guides that correspond with the presentations (digital or print versions included) to make note-taking more effective!
• Warm Ups/Exit Tickets for each lesson
• World Religions crossword and word search combo to review key terms!

Engage your students year-round with our captivating "Fun Holiday-Themed Activities Bundle! - Social Studies | U.S. & World History!" This comprehensive collection currently features 20 best-selling activities designed to infuse your social studies curriculum with excitement and fun across various seasons and holidays. Check out what's included below!

Back to School

• Blobs and Line - Classroom Icebreaker Activity
• Four Corners - Classroom Icebreaker Activity
• Would You Rather - Classroom Icebreaker Activity

Halloween

• Frighteningly Famous! - Historical Biography Project
• Historic Headstone! - Social Studies Stations Activity

Thanksgiving

• Feasting with Famous Figures - Thanksgiving Holiday Project
• History of Thanksgiving - Crossword & Word Search Worksheets

Christmas / Winter

• History in a Snow Globe - Social Studies Activity
• The History Elf Project - Winter - Holiday - Christmas - Social Studies Activity
• Winter Holidays - Christmas - Hanukkah - Kwanzaa - Crossword & Word Search
• Guess The Wishlist - Holiday - Christmas - History - Who Am I? Stations Activity

Black History Month

• Martin Luther King, Jr. and The Civil Rights Movement - Crossword & Word Search
• The Civil Rights Movement - U.S. History Vocabulary Crossword & Word Search
• The Civil Rights Movement - Funko Pop Biography Project

Valentine's Day

• Mystery History Date - Valentine's Day - Fun Social Studies Research Activity
• Historical Heartthrobs! Valentines from Famous Figures | Social Studies Activity
• History of Valentine's Day Reading Comprehension & Questions - Holiday Activity
• Valentine's Day Crossword Puzzle & Word Search Activity - Holiday - Winter

Spring Break / Summer / End of Year

• Draw Your Own Sandcastle! Spring Break | Summer | End of the Year Activity
• Biography on a Beach Ball! - End of the Year | Spring Break | Summer Activity

This is a growing bundle and will update as more products are created and included!

Teaching multiple Social Studies preps? Looking for activities to reinforce and review historical vocabulary? Need assignments for unexpected sick days? Want to offer students extra credit or assign homework?

Then look no further than the U.S. & World History - Crossword and Word Search Bundle! This bundle includes 110 crossword and word search puzzles (with answer keys included) for both U.S. History and World History Classrooms!

20 World History topics including:

• Prehistory and Early Civilization
• Ancient Greece
• Chinese History
• The Middle Ages
• The Renaissance and Reformation
• The Gunpowder Empires
• Latin American Revolutions
• The Age of Imperialism
• World War I and World War II
• African and Indian Independence Movements
• and so much more!

35 U.S. History topics including:

• The British Colonies
• The American Revolution
• New Movements in America
• Citizenship & The Constitution
• A Divided Nation, 1848-1860
• The Civil War, 1861-1865
• The Gilded Age & Progressive Era
• The Roaring Twenties
• New Frontier & The Great Society
• Conservatism and the Reagan Era
• and so much more!

Buy now and receive this bonus product - The Fly Swatter Game - Blank Game Template for Vocabulary Review of Any Subject!

(You will also receive a file that has the crossword and word search activities sorted into World History and U.S. History folders, to make organizing, downloading and printing a little simpler!)

Save time and money with this amazing bundle of 20 interactive and engaging activities, designed to enhance your world history classroom! This package helps supplement your existing curriculum, lessons and units, covering key periods from The Age of Exploration to Revolutions, and provides a rich variety of learning tools to captivate your students and deepen their understanding of history.

Topics covered in this bundle:

1. The Age of Exploration
2. Civilizations of the Americas
3. The Gunpowder empires
4. The Scientific Revolution
5. The French Revolution
6. Latin American Revolutions
7. Vocabulary Review
8. Projects and Activities for any unit!

Product Overview: This bundle includes a wide variety of activities to suit different learning styles and classroom needs:

• Interactive Reading Lessons: Explore historical texts and topics with guided questions and activities.
• Worksheets & Notes: Comprehensive resources for classwork and homework.
• Projects & Research Assignments: Encourage deeper investigation into historical topics.
• Crossword Puzzles & Word Searches: Reinforce vocabulary and key concepts in a fun, engaging way.
• Classroom Games: Interactive games that make learning history exciting.
• Detailed Teacher Guides: Easy-to-follow guides for smooth lesson implementation.
• Answer Keys & Rubrics: Simplify grading and provide clear expectations for students.
• ..and so much more!

This bundle is perfect for:

• New teachers wanting to build a solid collection of activities!
• Experienced teachers looking for new ways of teaching a concept!
• Homeschooling Families

Be sure to check out the previews for all activities to see how they are perfect for your classroom!

Enhance your study of the Maya, Aztec, and Inca with the Civilizations of the Americas Activity Bundle and save over 30% off regular price! Included in the bundle are THREE Interactive Reading Lessons (notes, reading passages, built-in warm-ups, review questions, writing prompts, and exit tickets), PowerPoint Notes with corresponding graphic organizer and quiz, and the Pre-Columbian Americas crossword and word search combo to review key terms!

Save time and money with this amazing bundle of over 30 interactive and engaging activities, designed to enhance your world history classroom! This package helps supplement your existing curriculum, lessons and units, covering key periods from The Middle Ages to The Renaissance, as well as World Religions, and provides a rich variety of learning tools to captivate your students and deepen their understanding of history.

Topics covered in this bundle:

1. The Middle Ages
2. World Religions
3. Chinese History
4. The Renaissance
5. The Protestant Reformation
6. Vocabulary Review
7. Projects and Activities for any unit!

Product Overview: This bundle includes a wide variety of activities to suit different learning styles and classroom needs:

• Interactive Reading Lessons: Explore historical texts and topics with guided questions and activities.
• Worksheets & Notes: Comprehensive resources for classwork and homework.
• Projects & Research Assignments: Encourage deeper investigation into historical topics.
• Crossword Puzzles & Word Searches: Reinforce vocabulary and key concepts in a fun, engaging way.
• Classroom Games: Interactive games that make learning history exciting.
• Detailed Teacher Guides: Easy-to-follow guides for smooth lesson implementation.
• Answer Keys & Rubrics: Simplify grading and provide clear expectations for students.
• ..and so much more!

This bundle is perfect for:

• New teachers wanting to build a solid collection of activities!
• Experienced teachers looking for new ways of teaching a concept!
• Homeschooling Families

Be sure to check out the previews for all activities to see how they are perfect for your classroom!

Save time and money with this amazing bundle of 30 interactive and engaging activities, designed to enhance your world history classroom! This package helps supplement your existing curriculum, lessons and units, covering key periods from The Industrial Revolution to the 21st Century, and provides a rich variety of learning tools to captivate your students and deepen their understanding of history.

Topics covered in this bundle:

1. Industrial Revolution
2. Age of Imperialism
3. World War I & World War II
4. The Cold War
5. Independence Movements
6. The 21st Century
7. Vocabulary Review
8. Projects and Activities for any unit!

Product Overview: This bundle includes a wide variety of activities to suit different learning styles and classroom needs:

• Interactive Reading Lessons: Explore historical texts and topics with guided questions and activities.
• Worksheets & Notes: Comprehensive resources for classwork and homework.
• Projects & Research Assignments: Encourage deeper investigation into historical topics.
• Crossword Puzzles & Word Searches: Reinforce vocabulary and key concepts in a fun, engaging way.
• Classroom Games: Interactive games that make learning history exciting.
• Detailed Teacher Guides: Easy-to-follow guides for smooth lesson implementation.
• Answer Keys & Rubrics: Simplify grading and provide clear expectations for students.
• ..and so much more!

This bundle is perfect for:

• New teachers wanting to build a solid collection of activities!
• Experienced teachers looking for new ways of teaching a concept!
• Homeschooling Families

Be sure to check out the previews for all activities to see how they are perfect for your classroom!

Take your World History students on a comprehensive journey from Prehistory to Classical Civilizations with this mega bundle of interactive resources. Perfect for both teaching and reviewing key concepts in early human history, this bundle is packed with a variety of engaging activities.

Topics covered in this bundle:

1. Prehistory
2. Ancient Egypt, China, India, and Mesopotamia
3. Classical Greece
4. The Roman Empire
5. Vocabulary Review
6. Projects and Activities for any unit!

Product Overview: This bundle includes a wide variety of activities to suit different learning styles and classroom needs:

• Interactive Reading Lessons: Explore historical texts and topics with guided questions and activities.
• Reading Comprehension Activities: This is a new product line, currently covering key historical periods from Prehistory to Ancient Greece, with more added throughout the year!
• Worksheets & Notes: Comprehensive resources for classwork and homework.
• Projects & Research Assignments: Encourage deeper investigation into historical topics.
• Crossword Puzzles & Word Searches: Reinforce vocabulary and key concepts in a fun, engaging way.
• Classroom Games: Interactive games that make learning history exciting.
• Detailed Teacher Guides: Easy-to-follow guides for smooth lesson implementation.
• Answer Keys & Rubrics: Simplify grading and provide clear expectations for students.
• ..and so much more!

This bundle is perfect for:

• New teachers wanting to build a solid collection of activities!
• Experienced teachers looking for new ways of teaching a concept!
• Homeschooling Families

Be sure to check out the previews for all activities to see how they are perfect for your classroom!

Looking for activities to reinforce and review historical vocabulary? Need assignments for unexpected sick days? Want to offer students extra credit or assign homework?

Then look no further than the World History Crossword and Word Search MEGA BUNDLE! This bundle includes 40 crosswords and word searches (with answer keys included) for everything from prehistory to the 20th century!

20 World History topics including:

• Prehistory and Early Civilization
• Ancient Greece
• Chinese History
• The Middle Ages
• The Renaissance and Reformation
• The Gunpowder Empires
• Latin American Revolutions
• The Age of Imperialism
• World War I and World War II
• African and Indian Independence Movements
• and so much more!

Buy now and you'll also receive World History Semester 1 Review - The Hot Seat Game!