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This lesson is a matching activity of various events related to the Age of Exploration in North America. Included is a chart and cards. Cut out the cards and match them with the correct European Country.

Political cartoons are a great way to allow students to express their viewpoints and concerns through a creative alternative outlet. This includes a handout to provide students on "How To Create a Political Cartoon," along with samples and suggested online sites that allow students to create their political cartoons online.

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Introduce students to Prehistory and The Neolithic Revolution with this PowerPoint with embedded videos and discussion questions!

Looking for a powerful, ready-to-use history lesson about Juneteenth? This 90-minute lesson plan is just what you need. It’s clear, engaging, and packed with facts your students will remember. The lesson includes a short, informative video, a guided discussion, and easy-to-follow notes. Students will explore the history behind Juneteenth, the delay in emancipation, and the impact of the 13th Amendment.

The best part? It comes with a printable worksheet full of activities—short answers, true or false, vocabulary matching, a timeline task, and a reflection question. An answer key is included, so grading is quick and easy.

This lesson makes space for deep thinking without being overwhelming. It helps students connect the past with today’s ongoing fight for justice. Whether you're teaching U.S. History, African American Studies, or a current events unit, this resource fits right in.

No prep needed. Just print, play the video, and guide the conversation. Perfect for middle or high school. Teach Juneteenth in a way that’s meaningful, honest, and easy to remember. Your students will thank you.

End of Year "History Talk" Activity for Middle and High School Students

This resource features an engaging "History Talk" activity that will have your students thinking, writing, speaking, and moving all in one class period during the last week of school! In this activity, they must choose between 6 different quotes about history and articulate why the quote aligns with their perspective. I use this lesson at the end of every year to see how my students' perspectives on history have developed and matured throughout the school year. This is perfect if you are looking for an engaging lesson plan during the one of the toughest weeks of the year!

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- Comprehensive Lesson Plan

- "History Talk" Sheet for students to fill out

- 6 Corresponding "History Quote" signs to hang up around your room

Though I utilize this product during the last week of school, it really can be used all year long. I hope that it is as successful in your class as it is in mine!

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This is a fun and musical way to discuss a tough subject on plate boundaries around the African Rift Valley. It sits along a divergent boundary where the Somali Plate and African Plate are drifting apart. In millions of years, this could cause not only East Africa to become a new small continent, but would create a new ocean.

This lesson incorporates music as a learning tool. Students will enjoy the new rendition of the song Breaking Up is Hard to Do. It is a love song from West Africa to the East African Rift Valley. An MP3 of the song is included in this lesson.

OBJECTIVES:

1. The learner will listen to and analyze the song.
2. The learner will understand how physical processes shape patterns in the physical environment specific to tectonic forces.
3. The learner will describe different landforms such as trenches and lakes near Africa’s Great Rift Valley and the physical processes that cause their development.

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• Detailed teacher instructions
• Suggesting videos (Not mandatory for lesson)
• Lyrics to song sheet
• Song analysis + teacher answer sheet.

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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!

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.

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This product features an engaging back to school History Talk activity that will have your new students thinking, writing, speaking, and moving on the very first day of school. In this activity, they must choose between 7 different quotes about history and articulate why the quote aligns with their own perspective. Use this lesson every year to set the tone for what you expect in class; it is a great way to gain insight about your students' current attitudes toward history while getting to know one another with a higher level thinking activity. We have also recently added a digital version of the History Talk worksheet to support distance learning and cut down on paper.

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• Comprehensive Lesson Plan
• "History Talk" Worksheet
• 7 Corresponding "History Quote" signs to hang up around your room
• Digital Worksheet to support distance learning for use with Google Drive - newly added!
• Detailed instructions for accessing digital resource

Though this lesson plan is ideal for the first day of school, it can be used all year long without modification.

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Designed to be Used With Rand McNally's 6th Edition

Can be Modified for Your Class Atlas Set

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Designed to be Used With Rand McNally's 6th Editions

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Every minute counts! As teachers, we are strapped for time. There simply doesn't seem to be enough time to teach all the necessary concepts or find time to prepare adequately for state testing! While you take roll, take up homework, and answer questions regarding late work, etc., have a quick bell warm-up activity for students to complete that will reinforce map, chart, and graph reading along with other higher-level thinking-skill questions. This will prepare your students for state testing! (Questions not included with this template, but can be found in our store).

Not only are these geography warm-up activity bell ringers for the beginning of class great transitions to start class and get students mentally ready for class, but it's also a great way to work in time for state test prep activities without all the extra work**.** Many of the social studies test questions require students to read, examine, and analyze maps, charts, graphs, etc. I have used bell ringers for years and I have seen an increase in students' abilities to read maps, graphs, and charts. It's worth your time and theirs!

This second set of bell ringers ask students to use their class atlases to read maps, graphs, and charts such as map projections, climate maps, time zone maps, population pyramids, and more. Although they are specified for the first six weeks, they can be used at any time throughout the year. The atlas used for reference is the Rand McNally 6th Edition found on Amazon for $15 found here. But many atlases can be used and are more affordable here. If you use another atlas, simply modify each slide to reference the map or page in the atlas you are using. The questions can remain the same.

Many educators struggle with the task of figuring out how to start class each day or how to transition from concept to concept. Due to the nature of switching class to class, students often struggle to mentally prepare to transition to a different subject. A popular solution to these problems is the idea of the beginning of the class warm-up bellringers. These start-of-class activities benefit both students and teachers.

A bell ringer, often referred to as a warm-up activity or a do-now, is a short exercise or prompt given to students at the beginning of class. These activities are designed to capture students' attention, activate prior knowledge, and set the tone for the rest of the lesson.

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I use questions from a book on everything from map reading from climate to culture to government. It is a great way to give them this practice. I suggest rather than coming up with your questions, get a book with practice questions. I display the question before class begins, and students know what to do as soon as they enter the door. They grab their Geojournal, sit down and complete the 2-3 question warm-up.

I can find questions relevant to what they were studying that week. When creating my lesson plans, it takes 10 minutes to choose the practice questions for the week. Here is the series of geography books that I used: (copy and paste if the link down does not work)

Where to find Daily Geography Practice Books:

✧Evan-Moore Site: https://www.evan-moor.com/social-studies-daily-practice

✧Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Daily-Geography-Practice-Grade-6/dp/1557999759

This book is called Daily Geography Practice. It is the best purchase I made for my geography classroom. Evan-Moore has grades 1-6. Even if you teach a higher grade level, these books are useful across grade levels. I purchased the 5th and 7th-grade versions and used them in my 7th-grade geography classroom.

Most classrooms now have projectors or smart boards and these can be used with either. I hope this helps and makes it easier to create bell work! This is the easiest thing I do or plan in the classroom with a great outcome.

Work smarter, not harder!

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Introduce your students to the Cold War with this interactive reading lesson, which includes:

• notes and highlights about the U.S-USSR tensions
• warm up and review questions
• click and drag activity
• discussion questions to get students to formulate an opinion

Students will be engaged during this interactive lesson, geared toward great classroom discussion and debate!

Students need to understand the differences between human migration, emigration, and immigration as well as the push and pull factors that influence migration.

This cute and fun 16-slide interactive PowerPoint includes:

• The difference between migration, immigration, and emigration
• The Push and Pull Theory regarding human migration.
• Voluntary versus forced migration

Your students will:

• Understand and be able to differentiate the difference between migration, immigration, and emigration.
• Be able to give reasons for push and pull factor of human migration, as well as voluntary and forced migration.

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Explore Roman History and Language with a Fun, Engaging Latin Activity!

Enrich your Roman History Unit with this engaging activity that connects modern language with the language of the ancient Romans. In this lesson, students will use context clues and prior knowledge to match Latin phrases with their correct meanings. Also, students will examine commonly used Latin phrases that have become commonplace in our day-to-day English language. They will research the translation for the phrase, explain the intended meaning, and use the phrase in a sentence. 

This lesson is perfect for assigning as independent work or homework, or virtual learning! Print and digital versions included!

Explore the Conquests of Alexander the Great with This Engaging World History Assignment!

Take your students on an exciting journey through the life and legacy of Alexander the Great with this interactive reading assignment. Perfect for middle and high school students, this resource provides a comprehensive look at Alexander’s conquests, his military strategies, and the cultural impact of his empire. With reading comprehension questions and interactive activities, this resource will help students grasp the significance of one of history’s greatest leaders.

What’s Included:

• Detailed Reading Passage: A thorough exploration of Alexander the Great’s life—from his early years as the son of King Philip II of Macedonia to his legendary conquests and the establishment of the Hellenistic world.
• Interactive Activities: Encourage deeper student engagement with interactive tasks that focus on critical thinking and historical analysis.
• Comprehension Questions: Questions that challenge students to recall key facts and analyze Alexander’s military and cultural influence.

Key Features:

• No Prep, Ready to Use: This resource is designed for immediate use in your classroom or for distance learning.
• Interactive and Engaging: Students will be immersed in the world of Alexander the Great as they explore his victories and leadership.
• Ideal for Multiple Uses: Use this resource for classwork, homework, or as an independent assignment for students who need enrichment or review.

Dive into the Foundations of the Roman Republic with this Engaging Reading Assignment!

Introduce your students to the fascinating world of ancient Rome with The Roman Republic Interactive Reading Assignment. Designed to captivate and educate, this resource provides a detailed exploration of the Roman Republic's origins, government structure, and key historical developments.

Key Features:

• Engaging and Informative: Brings history to life with clear explanations and historical details about ancient Rome's political and cultural systems.
• Skill-Building Resource: Enhances reading comprehension, critical thinking, and historical analysis skills.
• Student-Friendly Design: Easy-to-understand format, perfect for middle and high school learners.
• No-Prep Lesson: Save time with a ready-to-use resource that fits seamlessly into your World History curriculum.

A fun and creative way to dig deeper into ancient Chinese inventions! Students will choose an ancient Chinese invention and create an advertisement explaining their creation and persuading an audience to invest in their invention!

Students will simulate the spread of the Black Death through this fun and engaging classroom game! Students are assigned roles and play to win by collecting cards that earn points for their role. But watch out - the plague is all about! Will you survive?

Great addition to a Middle Ages unit, or to use as a classroom game any time throughout the year!

Looking for more fun and engaging activities for your classroom? Check out these resources:

• History Makers Trading Cards - Research Activity and Classroom Game! - Students research historic figures and create trading cards, fostering creativity and critical thinking in history classrooms!

• The Fly Swatter Game! - An interactive vocabulary review game for any subject that is sure to be a class favorite!

• Exploring Empires! World History Research Project - students explore every aspect of a historic empire by conducting research, creating a visual representation, and presenting their findings to the class!

• World History Crossword and Word Search - MEGA BUNDLE! - 40 crosswords and word searches for everything from prehistory to the 20th century!

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Engage Students with Greek Philosophy: Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle Reading Worksheet!

Bring the Golden Age of Greek Philosophy to life with this interactive reading assignment on Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. Perfect for middle and high school students, this worksheet offers a deep dive into the lives, ideas, and influence of Greece’s most famous thinkers. Thought-provoking questions and an easy-to-read format help students explore the lasting impact of Greek philosophy on Western thought.

Dive into the World of the Aztec Empire with this Interactive World History Reading Assignment!

This comprehensive Aztec Empire reading assignment provides an in-depth exploration of Aztec society, culture, religion, and achievements, perfect for middle and high school world history students. Crafted to engage students in learning about the fascinating aspects of Aztec life, this resource combines engaging reading material with thought-provoking comprehension questions to deepen historical understanding.

Explore the Rivalry of Athens and Sparta with This Engaging Interactive Reading Activity!

Take your students back to Ancient Greece to uncover the fascinating contrasts between two of history’s most influential city-states: Athens and Sparta. This interactive World History reading assignment provides a comprehensive comparison of their governments, societies, and values, encouraging critical thinking and student engagement.

What’s Included:

• Detailed Reading Passage:

• In-depth, student-friendly reading passages covering the political systems, daily life, military focus, and cultural achievements of Athens and Sparta.

• Interactive Activities:

• Thought-provoking questions to enhance comprehension and spark classroom discussion.

• Critical Thinking Prompts:

• Short answer and discussion questions that encourage students to analyze and compare the two city-states.

Key Features:

• Aligned with History Standards: Covers key aspects of the Ancient Greece curriculum, focusing on government, culture, and military history.
• Interactive Format: Students actively engage with the material through guided questions and analysis.
• No-Prep Resource: Perfect for busy teachers—just print or assign digitally, and you’re ready to go.
• Supports Critical Thinking: Promotes comparison and evaluation of historical systems and values.

Perfect For:

• World History Classes: Ideal for middle and high school students studying Ancient Greece.
• Homework or Class Assignments: Flexible use in various settings, from group work to individual study.
• Test Prep: Reinforces key concepts for assessments on Athens, Sparta, and Ancient Greece.