6th Grade European History Activities

This passage and assortment of activities are an engaging and accessible way for your students to strengthen their knowledge of the arts of Europe!

THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:

• The Arts of Europe Passage (3 pages)
• 15 Multiple Choice Questions
• 5 Short Answer Questions
• 9 Choice Board Extension Activities
• Answer Keys
• Link to Digital Version

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This product is to be used with a unit on the Age of Exploration. Students will use a list of European Explorers and create a biographical poem from an Explorers Biopoem template.

Did you know that the Parthenon in Greece was originally painted in bright colors? Learn more about Ancient Greece and the Parthenon in this comprehensive reading comprehension Google lesson and book report template.

This product is so easy to use and has practically no prep:

1. Read the book
2. Print the 9-page template
3. Review the no-prep reading comprehension Google lesson with a built-in reward system (students LOVE this feature!)
4. Fill out the book report template based on the reading comprehension review as a group or independent work/homework

The template pages include (and are reviewed in the digital Google lesson):

• book title info
• rating & review
• vocabulary
• facts
• the land (animals & landmarks)
• key information (capital, population, languages, climate, agriculture, natural resources, politicians)
• what I learned
• questions I have
• historic events
• draw a map

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As you and I know planning for subs can be time-consuming and tedious. One might say that "it is easier being there than planning for a substitute".

Wouldn't it be great to have a pack of backup lessons from which to pull on short notice? Consider putting these in a binder that you keep as a substitute with other instructions, class rotations, schedules, emergency drills, events, etc. These can be used anytime during the year.

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Each lesson in this bundle has been specifically picked as they are easy to use for almost any substitute. These require very little preparation from the teacher and students can independently work on the lesson without much guidance.

These are great for those days when you don't expect to be out and need a quick backup plan.

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This no-prep activity focuses a diverse array of French scientists, philosophers, artists, politicians, royalty, writers and more! This print-and-go activity has something for everyone!

Resource includes:

• Wordsearch with 15 Famous French historical figures
• Optional Fun Fact Research Sheet (Great for independent internet research!)
• Corresponding Answer Key.

Wordsearches are excellent to use as bell ringers, for early finishers, homework assignments, or for when you just need a minute to catch up!

Love wordsearches? Check out more French Wordsearches for dozens of other wordsearch options.

Check out my French Vocabulary Emergency Sub Plans for lots of other themed vocabulary sets that can be used for a sub or when you just need an in-person mental health day! :)

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Bring the Renaissance & Reformation to Life with this Engaging Vocabulary Fly Swatter Game!

This exciting Renaissance and Reformation Fly Swatter Game is an interactive and energetic way for middle and high school world history students to review essential vocabulary from one of history's most transformative periods. Ideal for reinforcing key terms and concepts, this activity keeps students engaged, competitive, and motivated to master historical vocabulary in a fun and memorable way!

What’s Included:

• PowerPoint version of game board and instructions to be projected to a board, wall, or screen
• Larger flies that can be printed and cut out to use around your entire classroom
• Teacher instructions
• Student Study List of terms and definitions
• Teacher Vocabulary Call List to be used during gameplay
• Blank flies and call lists if you want to add or customize the game!

Fly swatters not included (I found cheap ones at the local dollar store!), but you can always have students use their hands or create their own fly swatters from paper!

This product pairs perfectly with the The Renaissance and Reformation - World History Crossword Puzzle and Word Search!

A Charlemagne Escape Room activity. Ideal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the activity is perfect for group work, starting a new topic about the Middle Ages, team-building activities or for a fun, engaging and interactive lesson. The activity can be used in English class as it incorporates some ELA skills or in Social Studies.

The activity has been split into four different tasks; your students will need to complete each of the tasks to reveal a word. Together the four words make a phrase for them to escape the room.

Included in this resource:

• Student guidelines for completing the tasks meaning no teacher prep
• A student answer key to complete as they work through the tasks
• An informational text or reading comprehension passage
• A true or false fact sheet & maze
• A crossword puzzle
• A timeline activity & answer key
• A wordsearch puzzle
• Teacher answer sheets for each task

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In Task 1 students will read an informational text about Charlemagne and then find their way through a maze by answering true or false comprehension questions. If they answer the questions correctly they will reveal their first word.

In Task 2 students will use the same informational text to complete a crossword puzzle. Within the puzzle there are several hidden letters which will need to be unscrambled on the completion of the puzzle to reveal the second word.

In Task 3 students will have to cut out 27 timeline task cards about important historical events from the Middle Ages before putting them in order from the earliest date to the most recent. When they have finished their task they can glue them onto the answer key which will reveal their third word.

In Task 4 students will have to find the missing words in a wordsearch puzzle before finding a hidden word from the letters that are left over in the puzzle. This hidden word is their fourth and final word.

Students can then complete their student answer key with the four words they revealed before checking with the teacher to see if they have escaped successfully.

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This resource is great for:

• Team-building activities
• Group work
• Research projects
• Reading comprehension
• Emergency sub plans
• Independent work
• Introducing a new topic

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This is a scavenger hunt using task cards that analyzes the Roman Empire's expansion, government and legacies left for the modern world which is studied in the 6th grade curriculum under the following standards:

• 6.5 As complex societies and civilizations change over time, their political and economic structures evolve. A golden age may be indicated when there is an extended period of time that is peaceful, prosperous, and demonstrates great cultural achievements.
• 6.5a Geographic factors influence the development of classical civilizations and their political structures.
• 6.5b Political structures were developed to establish order, to create and enforce laws, and to enable decision making.

This resource begins by challenging students with a mission, complete the tasks to conquer nearby territories to expand the Roman Empire's control and defend Roman from invasions by their enemies; failure will result in the downfall of Rome. Check out the preview to see what each task card entails. Students will need to walk around the room reading the task cards. Each task card has a code word on the bottom which is the answer to the question/fill in the blank. The answer will NOT be found on that same task card. For example, the answer to task card #1 is found by reading the passage on task card #6. Students MUST record which task card they found the answer on in their answer sheet under the “FOUND CARDS #” column. That column will be used at the end for the 4 digit lock code. They will follow the clues to find the correct 4 digit code. Once they have completed the scavenger hunt they will receive a half sheet of paper stating that they have successful expanded the empire and defended off all enemy attacks!

This activity would be a great review before assessments, as a center activity, a group activity, etc. Students will be engaged with the learning while having a fun time trying to solve all of the clues!

The Tudors: A Fascinating Journey Through History

An Engaging History Ebook for Grades 6–8

Step back in time and discover the exciting world of the Tudors, one of the most dramatic and important periods in British history! This beautifully illustrated and informative ebook is designed especially for middle school learners, combining rich historical content with fun facts, eye-catching images, and student-friendly language.

Students will explore:

• How the Tudors came to power and ruled England
• The lives of powerful monarchs like Henry VIII and Elizabeth I
• How religion, exploration, and culture changed the country forever ✝️
• What everyday life was like for rich nobles and poor villagers alike ⚔️

From thrilling jousting tournaments to dangerous sea voyages, from Shakespeare’s plays to Tudor fashion, this ebook brings history to life and helps students understand how the Tudors shaped the world we live in today.

Includes:

• Detailed chapters with illustrations and photos
• A printable student worksheet packed with fun and educational activities
• A complete answer key for easy marking or self-checking

Whether used in class, at home, or for projects, this ebook is the perfect companion for any young historian exploring the world of the Tudors.

This Julius Caesar activity will make learning fun with this engaging, hands-on task card escape room. This activity includes 16 task cards that are broken down into 4 levels or puzzle types, giving students a chance to practice nonfiction reading comprehension skills while actively decoding puzzles.

Lead your students to discover information about Julius Caesar by exploring it on their own before teaching or have them use it to review information. Students will answer questions that can be found directly in their reading passage, so there is no prior knowledge needed.

Here's what you'll get:

• two-page reading comprehension passage
• 16 task cards
• student recording sheet
• 4 decoder puzzles
• teacher directions, prep tips and FAQs
• puzzle decoder hints
• answer key

Students will revisit the nonfiction text multiple times, practicing reading comprehension and critical thinking skills as they rotate around the room decoding puzzles. They can work in pairs or individually in a race to complete the 16 questions. This friendly competition is sure to increase engagement!

Prep is quick and easy... NO LOCKS, FANCY ENVELOPES, or HIDING OF CLUES NEEDED! Just print the recording sheets and reading passage, cut and spread out the 16 task cards and decoder puzzles, and let students get to work!

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Introducing the Viking-Themed Craft Activity Pack | Crown & Headband Templates – perfect for bringing Viking history & imaginative role play into your classroom. This engaging resource features 20 templates in total, including 17 black and white color in templates and 3 writing prompt templates, designed to inspire creativity and learning. Your students will love designing their own Viking crowns and headbands, combining crafting with writing to develop key skills. Use this pack to complement your history lessons, or as a fun standalone activity for hands-on learning. The templates are easy to use, no-prep and ideal for elementary and early years.

Here are some fun ways to use the Viking-Themed Craft Activity Pack | Crown and Headband Templates in your classroom:

1. Viking Role-Play: After your students create their crowns and headbands, let them participate in a Viking-themed role-playing activity to bring history to life.
2. History Lesson Enhancement: Use the crowns as a creative way to complement your Viking history lessons. Your students can wear their creations while learning about Viking culture.
3. Writing Extension: Incorporate the included writing prompts to encourage your students to write their own Viking adventures, pairing their creative writing with their crown or headband.
4. Group Projects: Assign your students to Viking clans or groups and have them work together on Viking-themed group projects while wearing their crowns, fostering teamwork and collaboration.
5. Celebration Days: Use the templates for a Viking-themed day or history celebration, where your students can showcase their crowns and headbands along with their knowledge of Viking history.
6. History and Social Studies: Incorporate the Viking-themed crafts during lessons about early European history, exploration and culture. Your students can create crowns and headbands as part of a hands-on activity to learn about the Viking Age, their way of life and their influence on European history.
7. Creative Writing and Literacy: Use the included writing prompts to support narrative writing assignments. After crafting their Viking crowns, your students can write imaginative stories about Viking voyages, daily life, or legendary Viking heroes. This can help your students practice essential writing skills like sequencing, character development, and storytelling.
8. Cultural Studies and Multicultural Awareness: Use this product during lessons that focus on understanding different cultures and historical societies. By crafting Viking crowns and learning about Viking culture, your students will develop an appreciation for the diversity of historical societies, helping meet social studies standards related to cultural awareness.

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This no-prep activity with lesson plan and printable worksheets and slide deck for comprehension and literacy skills as they read through a vivid narrative of life on the Home Front of Britain during World War 2. Improve literacy using dual coding, annotations and clearly defined questions at a language level for high school students.

Resource provides:

• Editable introductory slide deck with 5 slides
• Detailed lesson plan with extension activities suggestions
• Printable Version
• Focus questions
• Dual coding - combining visuals and text for enhanced student recall.
• Detailed 500-word narrative capturing the essence of the era.
• Activities focused on annotation and summarization skills.
• A4 size page for easy printing.

Guided reading is an immensely effective strategy for literacy and comprehension in history class. This process will deepen their understanding, stimulate critical thinking, and improve their capacity to extract and synthesise important information from texts. Followed by Through collaborative discussions and exposure to diverse sources, guided reading fosters active participation, enhances vocabulary, and improves reading fluency. Elevate your students’ literacy skills soar! !

This resource aligns with the Australian Curriculum's History and English Learning Area, making it an ideal addition to your teaching repertoire. Grab it today from our TeachShare store, and ignite a passion for history in your students! Enjoy the ease of a no-prep lesson, and marvel at the strides your students will make in their literacy journey.

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This package is set up and ready for you to use with your students use in creating their own medieval shields. Included: - significance of background designs (with images) - significance of colours - significance of line decorations (with image) - significance of symbols and animals There is also a student sheet for your students to be able to apply the knowledge in the package to tell you what they now know about a particular shield. Three blank templates for students to begin their design. Please don't forget to take a look at the other items I have available in my store!

Each worksheet includes additional questions on the front side, a writing activity or table to complete, on the backside some include a PRIMARY SOURCE or an ART ACTIVITY or an INTERACTIVE WRITING PROMPT. ANSWER KEY INCLUDED.

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This passage and assortment of activities are an engaging and accessible way for your students to strengthen their knowledge of the human geography of Europe!

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• The Human Geography of Europe Passage (3 pages)
• 15 Multiple Choice Questions
• 5 Short Answer Questions
• 9 Choice Board Extension Activities
• Answer Keys
• Link to Digital Version

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This lesson is about European Exploration. It covers the motives of exploration, advancement in technology, and the exploration by Portugal, Spain, The Netherlands, France, and England. Students will read, draw visuals, answer questions, and fill out a chart related to Exploration.

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Bundle the Famous Francophone Project: Research, Video Promo, and Classroom Competition with the Famous French Historical Figures and French Artist Wordsearch Activities and save 20%

Explore francophone culture with this comprehensive educational bundle designed for middle and high school students. This set combines a dynamic video project and an interactive wordsearch activity, perfect for bringing famous Francophone figures to life in your classroom!

Famous Francophone Project: Research, Video Promo, and Classroom Competition: Encourage creativity and critical thinking as students create captivating videos showcasing influential Francophones. Ideal for enhancing research skills and multimedia presentations, this project encourages deeper understanding and appreciation of diverse francophone contributions. This can be completed in English or French.

Famous French Historical Figures & French Artist Wordsearch : Reinforce historical knowledge with these engaging wordsearch puzzles. Each offers 15 different francophones to search for along with an optional research sheet to discover a fun fact about each. This activity is a great way for students to test their learning and connect with the rich heritage of francophone culture. Perfect for early finishers!

Perfect for French levels 1, 2, 3, and 4. This bundle supports diverse learning styles and adds an exciting dimension to your curriculum. Equip your students with the tools to explore and celebrate global francophone figures while honing their language skills.

Engage students with this interactive reading assignment that details the rise and fall of the Roman Empire! Topics covered in this lesson include:

• The Fall of the Roman Republic
• Julius Caesar
• Augustus and The Beginning of an Empire
• The Pax Romana and the Roman World
• The Decline of Rome and the Split into Western and Eastern halves
• Contributing Factors to the Fall of Rome

This lesson is perfect for in-depth notetaking and comprehension, assign as independent work or homework, or virtual learning! Have students follow along while teaching the material, or assign a copy to each student on Google Classroom as an assignment!