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There are so many amazing people we can learn from during Black History Month (and the rest of the year). This board includes several influential Black Americans and phrases that are simple and short enough for younger grade levels!

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Examining Marxism in Cuba, North Korea, Vietnam, and China (Communism)

By Geography & Math Made Easy

In 1989, after the death of pro-reform Chinese Communist Party (CCP) general secretary Hu Yaobang in April 1989, a younger Chinese generation wanted changes in the government and to be heard. In response, the communist government enforced marshall law on the night of 3 June, deploying troops and military tanks to occupy the square in on the crowds of students and young adults who were peacefully protesting calling for greater accountability of the government, constitutional due process, democracy, freedom of the press, and freedom of speech. China's communist government would get control of its citizens. This event has many names and is often referred to as the Tiananmen Square Massacre, the Tiananmen uprising. the June Fourth Incident, or '89 Democracy Movement.

This informative geography and civics lesson will take students on a journey into the events surrounding the Tiananmen Square Massacre and examine what government policies led to the devastating outcomes. Students will understand the similarities and differences in the constitutional and basic rights of those under communism versus democracy. The younger generation fought for more democratic rights while the communist government fought to keep its stronghold on the Chinese citizens.

OBJECTIVE:

o The learner will examine the theories behind Karl Marx's communism.

o The learner will identify the characteristics and political philosophy of Marxism.

o The learner will examine how Marxism played a vital role in communism.

o The learner will compare how communism is implemented and ruled in the four remaining communist countries of the 21st century.

o Students will be assigned a communist country and will apply the information learned and researched to determine whether communism is effective or ineffective.

MATERIALS:

o Technology to display the introductory videos

o Communism or Capitalism listening guide reproducible

o A tool to project the Communism or Capitalism listening guide on the board

o Who Was Karl Marx article reproducible (One per team of two)

o Communist Countries Cards reproducible

o Make copies of Who Was Karl Marx article? (One per tea of two)

o Five- to six-foot piece of butcher paper (One per collaborative team)

o Comparing and Contrasting Today’s Communist Countries' Reproducible

PREPARATION:

o Arrange desks so students can work in groups of two.

o Make copies, 1 per group, of Who Was Karl Marx?

o Make copies of the Communism & Capitalism listening guide.

o Set up technology to show an introductory video.

o Make copies of the Communist Countries Cards.

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Major Battles of World War II - U.S. and World History Research Assignment

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Engage Your Students in the Key World War II Battles with This Research Assignment!

Dive deep into the critical battles of World War II with this comprehensive U.S. and World History research assignment. Perfect for middle and high school students, this resource guides learners through the most significant military conflicts that shaped the course of WWII. Through independent research, students will investigate the causes, outcomes, and strategic significance of these key battles.

What’s Included:

Research Guidelines: Clear instructions for students to conduct their own research on pivotal battles such as the Battle of Stalingrad, D-Day, the Battle of Midway, and more.
Critical Thinking Questions: Encourage students to analyze the military strategies, geopolitical impacts, and the role of each battle in the larger context of WWII.
Battle Overview Template: A structured template for students to organize their findings, including sections for key figures, dates, military forces involved, and battle outcomes.
Engaging Historical Analysis: Questions designed to prompt deeper understanding of how these battles influenced the outcome of World War II and changed global history.

Key Features:

No Prep, Ready to Use: This resource is designed for immediate classroom use, requiring no preparation—ideal for history teachers looking for a ready-to-go research project.
Student-Centered Learning: Allows students to take ownership of their learning by diving into independent research on historical battles.
Flexible Use: Perfect for individual or group work, class projects, or homework assignments.

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World War 2 Leaders Opinion Writing Unit Digital & Print | 5th & 6th Grade

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This resource is a 5th grade or 6th grade discussion based writing unit discussing who was the most influential Allied leader of World War II: Winston Churchill, Joseph Stalin or Franklin Roosevelt. The unit has been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. The Google Slides activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students learning about World History or World War 2.

The first lesson involves students retrieving facts from informational texts about Winston Churchill, Joseph Stalin and Franklin Roosevelt, and typing these on to an included fact sheet. In the second lesson students need to use these facts to write three to four paragraphs about the individual Allied leaders. In the third lesson students need to use prompt sheets to write up an introduction and a conclusion. In the final lesson students need to check their draft paragraphs for mistakes before typing up their work using the template provided.

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Medieval Europe, Capture the castle game, analysis, comprehension worksheet set

By Yugen Learning

How this complete resource will elevate your teaching and engage your students:

InDepth Exploration of Medieval Siege Warfare: Equip your students with a thorough understanding of medieval siege tactics and the historical context of the Siege of Rochester Castle.
Targeted Skill Development: Students will sharpen their analytical and critical thinking abilities through strategic decision making and comprehensive comprehension exercises.
Enhanced Reading and Interpretation Skills: The included comprehension exercises help students improve their ability to extract, interpret, and analyze historical information.
Active and Engaging Learning: This resource transforms your classroom into an interactive environment where students are fully engaged in hands on activities, reinforcing their understanding of complex historical concepts.
Effortless Implementation: With everything prepared for you, focus on guiding students through deep historical analysis and skill building exercises.
Standards-Aligned: This lesson aligns with history curriculum standards, focusing on strategic thinking, historical analysis, and understanding the complexities of medieval warfare

How to use this resource:

Start with the PowerPoint: Use the 4slide presentation to introduce the Siege of Rochester Castle and provide historical context.
Engage with the Game: Have students roleplay as King John’s advisors, using the Attack Cards to simulate the siege and make strategic decisions.
Facilitate Group Work: Encourage teamwork by dividing students into small groups for the Capture the Castle game, fostering collaboration and discussion.
Incorporate Comprehension Exercises: Use the comprehension task to reinforce key concepts and assess students’ understanding of medieval siege tactics.
Adapt for Flexibility: Adjust the activities for different class lengths, ensuring each student gets the opportunity to engage with all aspects of the lesson.
Use the Marking Key: Utilize the provided marking key for efficient assessment and feedback on students’ comprehension and analysis skills.

What’s Included:

A 4-slide PowerPoint presentation covering the Siege of Rochester Castle
Capture Rochester Castle game based on the actual siege of 1215
24 Printable Attack Cards for student to assess and play
A detailed lesson plan with step-by-step instructions
Comprehension task with Historical Castle siege account with 5 multiple choice, 6 comprehension and a analysis question with marking key.

Why You’ll Love This Resource:

Interactive Learning: Students take on the role of advisors to King John, making strategic decisions on how to capture Rochester Castle using a set of 24 custom-designed attack cards. This hands-on approach encourages critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork.
Comprehensive Coverage: This resource includes a detailed PowerPoint presentation that covers the historical background, key events, and aftermath of the siege, helping students gain a deep understanding of medieval siege tactics.
Engaging Activities: With the Siege Strategy Points System and Attack Cards, students will analyze castle defenses, choose their tactics, and calculate their success, making history lessons both educational and fun.
Flexible and Easy to Use: Designed for a 60-minute class but easily adaptable to different time frames, this lesson is perfect for individual, small group, or whole-class instruction. All materials are ready-to-use and can be printed or projected.

Common Core Outcomes

Reading: Integration of knowledge and ideas (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6-8.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.9-10.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.11-12.7).
Social Studies: Analyzing historical events and their connection to the present (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.9-10.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.7).

Australian Curriculum Links and Codes:

The way of life in Medieval Europe (social, cultural, economic and political features) and the roles and relationships of different groups in society (ACDSEH008)
Continuity and change in society in ONE of the following areas: crime and punishment; military and defence systems; towns, cities and commerce (ACDSEH051)

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Europe Geography — The 15 Most Influential People in European History

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By Geography & Math Made Easy

OBJECTIVE:

o Students will become familiar with influential people in European history.

o Students will explore the cause and effects of the identified individuals on Europe.

o Students will, as a group, present their findings to the class on each individual assigned character.

o Students will evaluate and determine which 15 characters were the most influential in European history.

MATERIALS:

o Character cards, scissors, and laminate.

o 5 Influential Individuals of Europe Activity Sheet

o Classroom board and painting tape

o Document camera/projector

o Human European Bingo Game

o Bingo pieces.

PREPARATION:

o Laminate and cut out the character cards so they can be used again, from one year to the next. This will also avoid the cards getting torn when placed on the board at the end of the lesson during the presentations.

o Reproduce the 5 Influential Individuals of Europe, one per student.

o On the board create two columns: Highly Influential and the other Influential.

INTRODUCTION: (20 MINUTES)

Play Human European Bingo. Give each student a bingo card. Allow students 10 minutes to move around the room gathering names of people who are somehow related to Europe, present or past from their classmates. Once their sheet is filled with one name per box, the student will return to his/her seat. Begin with the nearest person and allow him or her to name an individual. Anyone in the room who has that name can place a dauber/coin on that square. The game is played until someone calls European Bingo! If time allows, you may play again. This game will get student warmed up and thinking about those individuals who influenced Europe. If students seem, unknowledgeable and unfamiliar with the topic, allow them to access resources—books, Internet, etc.— during the game.

PROCEDURE: (30-40 MINUTES)

Place the character cards in a bag. Pass the bag around the room, allowing each group to choose five cards from the bag. Students will work in groups to find out as much as they can about the influences each individual had/has on Europe. Students will fill in the 5 Influential Individuals of Europe Activity Sheet.

CLOSURE / EVALUATION: (20 minutes)

Have students present their findings. Set up the document camera/projector. Students will place their character card on the camera/projector so the audience can have a visual of the individual they are talking about.

Students will, within their groups, present their findings. On the board there will be two columns: Highly Influential and Influential. Once students have presented their findings and opinions, they will place the card on the board, using painter’s tape (comes off more easily), under one of the columns; Highly influential or Influential.

ENRICHMENT ACTIVITY: (20 minutes)

The class will work together to determine which names listed under the 15 Most Influential will remain. These are the individuals they will be tested on.

This will allow students to have choices within their studies gives students autonomy of their learning.

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Civilizations of the Americas - Maya, Aztec, Inca - Notes, Organizer, and Quiz

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Great resource for teaching the major civilizations of the Americas: Maya, Aztecs, and Inca! Use the notes and graphic organizer to discuss the environment, cities, language, religion, and achievements of each civilization! Finish with the included quiz to assess students' understanding!

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Ancient Greece Opinion Writing Unit Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade

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This resource is a 5th grade or 6th grade discussion based writing unit discussing who was the most influential figure from Ancient Greece: Aristotle, Socrates or Alexander the Great. The unit has been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. The Google Slides activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students learning about World History or Ancient Civilisations.

The first lesson involves students retrieving facts from informational texts about Socrates, Aristotle and Alexander the Great, and typing these on to an included fact sheet. In the second lesson students need to use these facts to write three to four paragraphs about the individual people. In the third lesson students need to use prompt sheets to write up an introduction and a conclusion. In the final lesson students need to check their draft paragraphs for mistakes before typing up their work using the template provided.

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Medieval Europe, Castle Defense & Siege Warfare Activities and slide decks

By Yugen Learning

Transform your middle school students knowledge of medieval castle defenses and attack strategies with this dynamic, no-prep resource designed to engage your history students. These activity-driven worksheets, paired with a detailed PowerPoint presentation and online research resources explores the changes in castle defensive strategies in response to advancements in siege warfare. Students will analyze historical castle types and complete an in-depth table summarizing key military innovations, defensive strategies, and the features that made each generation of castles more formidable than the last.

How to Use These Resources:

Introduce the Topic: Use the PowerPoint presentations to visually explain the evolution of medieval castles and siege warfare.
Student Note-taking: Encourage students to fill in the accompanying interactive worksheets during the PowerPoint to reinforce learning.
Group Activity: Have students collaborate in pairs or small groups to design their own castles or siege plans using the Design Your Own Castle or Siege Plan activity.
Marking Key: Use the provided marking key to check for accuracy in student answers.
Class Discussion: Lead a classroom discussion using the comprehension questions to deepen understanding of historical concepts and strategies.
Lesson Wrap-up: Run the Siege Warfare Simulation as a competitive activity to allow students to apply what they've learned in a strategic, hands-on experience.

PowerPoint Presentations

Defending a Medieval Castle (editable):

Covers strategic defensive features such as concentric walls, round towers, moats, and curtain walls.
Explores key defense tactics like using portcullises, drawbridges, murder holes, and battlements.
Provides detailed visuals explaining the layout of medieval castles and their evolution.
Discusses active defense strategies such as loophole defense, constant assault, and fire grappling(Defending-a-Medieval-Ca…).

Attacking and Defending a Castle (editable):

A comprehensive guide to both the offensive and defensive sides of medieval warfare.
Covers siege tactics such as mining, battering rams, trebuchets, and siege towers.
Includes examples of historical sieges and the strategies used in successful and unsuccessful assaults(Attacking-and-Defending…).

Interactive Worksheets

Medieval Siege: Attacking and Defending a Castle:
- Focuses on key siege tactics, including the use of trebuchets, catapults, and undermining(Learning resources copy).
- Word bank activities to reinforce key terminology and concepts about castle defenses and siege warfare.
- Features questions designed to test students' understanding of defensive structures and siege techniques, encouraging them to analyze historical examples(Learning resources copy).

Design Your Own Castle or Siege Plan Activity

Castle Defense:
- Students are given 50 points to design their own castle, choosing between options like a hilltop location, concentric walls, round towers, and various defensive features.
- Encourages students to reflect on how different features work together to create a strong defense(Learning resources copy).
Siege Plan:
- In a complementary activity, students spend points to plan a siege attack, selecting strategies such as trebuchets, battering rams, mining, and psychological warfare(Learning resources copy).

Lesson Plan: Siege Warfare Simulation

A hands-on classroom activity where students work in groups as either attackers or defenders to strategize, simulate, and calculate the outcomes of their siege plans.
Incorporates critical thinking and strategic planning to mirror historical siege warfare(Learning resources copy).

Comprehension Questions

A detailed set of questions testing students' knowledge of medieval castle defenses and siege strategies, encouraging deeper reflection and analysis of historical events(Learning resources copy).

Common Core Outcomes

Reading: Integration of knowledge and ideas (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6-8.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.9-10.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.11-12.7).
Social Studies: Analyzing historical events and their connection to the present (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.9-10.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.7).

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The way of life in Medieval Europe (social, cultural, economic and political features) and the roles and relationships of different groups in society (ACDSEH008)
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What if China Had A Facebook Page, Economic, Political, Physical and Cultural

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What if China had a Facebook page? What would it look like? What would it include? Who would China's friends be? What would the posts look like?

This lesson incorporates cooperative learning, research, and higher-level thinking skills.

Students will work together in cooperative groups to examine a pre-made Facebook of China and then will work together to create their own. Students learn through exploration.

Includes:

°Detailed teacher instructions

°Instructor-made Facebook page of China (Sample for students)

°Facebook Template for students to use during their planning.

°Grading Rubric

°Suggestion for a site that allows the student to create their own Facebook page.

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Civilizations of the Americas - Graphic Organizer

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Great resource for independent research of the Maya, Aztecs, and Inca! Students research the environment, cities, language, religion, and achievements of each civilization!

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World War 2 Leaders Opinion Writing Unit | 5th Grade & 6th Grade

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A discussion writing unit allowing students to research, discuss and write about who was the most influential Allied leader of World War 2: Winston Churchill, Joseph Stalin and Franklin Roosevelt. The unit has been split into four separate lessons which and is perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade.

Included in this PDF printable resource:

Three informational texts about the individual leaders
A fact sheet to record key facts about the famous figures
Two prompt sheets for students to write an introduction and a conclusion
A template for students to write up their draft and neat texts
A ready-made Easel activity perfect for distance learning

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The first lesson involves students retrieving facts from informational texts about Winston Churchill, Joseph Stalin and Franklin Roosevelt, and writing these on to a fact sheet. In the second lesson students need to use these facts to write three to four paragraphs about the individual World War 2 leaders. In the third lesson students need to use prompt sheets to write up an introduction and a conclusion. In the final lesson your class will need to check their draft paragraphs for mistakes before writing up their work on a neat copy using the template provided.

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Medieval Europe, The Evolution of Castle Defenses with slide decks activity

By Yugen Learning

Transform your middle school students knowledge of the evolution of medieval castle defenses with this dynamic, no-prep resource designed to engage your history students. This activity-driven worksheet, paired with a detailed PowerPoint presentation, explores the changes in castle architecture in response to advancements in siege warfare. Students will analyze historical castle types and complete an in-depth table summarizing key military innovations, defensive strategies, and the features that made each generation of castles more formidable than the last.

How This Resource Benefits Your Students:

Critical Thinking Focus: Students will evaluate the changes in castle design over time and think critically about how these innovations addressed new siege tactics.
Historical Analysis Skills: By completing a detailed table, students will deepen their understanding of how historical events and technological advancements shaped military architecture.
Engaging Visual Learning: The accompanying PowerPoint provides clear visuals and explanations, helping students connect historical facts to architectural innovations.

What's Included:

2 Editable Slide Decks: A visually rich, student-friendly presentation covering the timeline and key features of five distinct castle types, from the Motte and Bailey to the Concentric Castle.
Interactive Worksheet: A detailed A4 worksheet where students will complete a comparison table for each castle type, identifying the military innovations, the challenges they responded to, and the defensive features used.
Comprehension Questions: A set of comprehension questions designed to reinforce key concepts and encourage further reflection on the evolution of medieval fortifications.
Lesson plan
Solution key: Complete answer key for all student tasks

Perfect For:

Middle School History Classes
Lessons on Medieval Castles and Warfare
Critical Thinking and Historical Analysis Exercises

How to Use This Resource:

PowerPoint Introduction: Use the PowerPoint to introduce the evolution of castle designs and explain the military innovations behind each type.
Worksheet Completion: Students will fill out the table in the provided worksheet, identifying the key features and purposes of each castle generation.
Discussion & Reflection: Lead a classroom discussion on why castles evolved and how these changes helped defend against increasingly powerful siege technologies.
Comprehension Task: End the lesson by reviewing the provided comprehension questions to test student understanding and encourage deeper thinking.

Why You’ll Love This Resource:

No-Prep & Easy to Implement: Everything you need to run a successful lesson on medieval castles and siege warfare is included, saving you time on planning.
Visually Engaging: The PowerPoint offers clear, well-organized visuals to help students visualize castle defenses and understand how they evolved in response to new threats.
Aligned to Curriculum Standards: Perfect for lessons on medieval history and the development of military technology in Europe.

Common Core Outcomes

Reading: Integration of knowledge and ideas (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6-8.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.9-10.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.11-12.7).
Social Studies: Analyzing historical events and their connection to the present (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.9-10.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.7).

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The way of life in Medieval Europe (social, cultural, economic and political features) and the roles and relationships of different groups in society (ACDSEH008)
Continuity and change in society in ONE of the following areas: crime and punishment; military and defence systems; towns, cities and commerce (ACDSEH051)

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