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This ready to print and use activity has students analyze cave paintings from Tsodilo Hills Botswana using a Primary Source Analysis format. Perfect for prehistory lessons and understanding primary sources, this acts as as a stand alone lesson or can be expanded to include art, writing, geography skills and more!

This resource includes:

• An instruction page with questions
• The ABCs of Primary Source Analysis catered for this assignment
• Four photos of cave paintings taken by the author
• An Answer Key with answers to the questions, primary source analysis, and highlighted copies of the cave paintings
• A list of enrichment and extension activities to use with the assignment
• An editable lesson plan

You can use this assignment for centers activities, small group review activities, reinforcing primary source skills, enrichment, extension, sub plans, portfolio assignments, and many more!

This passage and assortment of activities are an engaging and accessible way for your students to strengthen their knowledge of the physical geography of East Asia, including countries such as China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.

THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:

• The Physical Geography of East Asia Passage (2 pages)
• 10 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 a crossword puzzle over facts about South Asia. Questions include the geography, history, people, economy, and culture of South Asia. Answer key is included.

This is a detailed resource comprising Guy Fawkes Night: The Gunpowder Plot Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions. It is about the infamous Gunpowder Plot of 1605, a dramatic event that has shaped British history and is still celebrated today on Bonfire Night, also known as Fireworks Night.

Designed for students in grades 6, 7, 8, and 9, these passages help learners develop comprehension and critical thinking skills as they explore the events that led to Bonfire Night.

Topics covered include:

• The Gunpowder Plot and its historical significance
• The life and motives of Guy Fawkes
• The discovery of the plot and subsequent arrests
• Background on each conspirator involved
• The beginnings of Guy Fawkes Night traditions and its modern-day meaning

Each passage is followed by engaging multiple-choice questions, written response prompts, and critical thinking questions that encourage a deeper understanding of the material.

Answer keys are provided for all questions, making this an ideal resource for classroom or independent study.

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Are you looking for a new way to make the events associated with the attack on Pearl Harbor more interesting for your students? Look no further! With this no-prep digital escape game, your students can dive into a world of adventure as they uncover the truth about Pearl Harbor.

The game includes access to a website where students need to locate the keys that will unlock a set of locks. Here's where the real fun begins — each key has its own unique code, so they'll need to pay close attention and watch videos, visit websites, and read texts in order to find the information needed to win.

This game is easy to use – just send your students off on their adventure and let them do the rest. They can play either individually or in teams. In addition, this digital escape game is highly adaptable; it can be played anytime, anywhere - even at home!

Introduce some excitement into your virtual lessons and encourage your students’ critical thinking skills while still having fun with this outstanding Pearl Harbor digital escape game.

It's 1942. The Japanese have attacked Pearl Harbor. They plan to attack again, but you can stop them! You've got the code-breaking information, but in order to get to it you'll have to figure out the combinations to unlock the box where the decryption information is locked. Learn and review the important events surrounding the attack in this Pearl Harbor digital escape game.

Digital escape games are a fun way to start a unit, or to review at the end of a unit.  They can also be used to learn about a cultural or historical event.  This game will have your students reading carefully and paying attention to the smallest details in order to complete the challenge and unlock the locks.  

This item includes:

• Access to a website where your students can play the game
• Complete teacher's guide to playing the game
• Answer key so you can help students if they get stuck!

Your students will enjoy learning without even realizing that they are learning!  The challenging game format will get them excited about finding the code to unlock each lock - and the format of the clues for each lock will have them paying close attention - there's no way to solve the puzzles without being 100% focused! 

Topics in this game include:

• The attack on Pearl Harbor
• Roosevelt's address to Congress
• Congress votes
• American retaliation - the Doolittle Raid
• The 442nd Infantry

Prep is very easy - you just need to share the website URL with your students.  You may want to test the site before you use it, just to make sure nothing is blocked by your district.  As some of the clues can be challenging to unlock, you may choose to help your students with the trickier ones.  With the teacher guide, you will have the answer key - so you can help guide students towards the correct answer by giving them hints, or if you have limited time, you can adjust the game by reducing the number of locks they need to unlock - just give them the answer(s) to help the activity fit your time constraints.

Our brains get tired! Sometimes, they simply need a quick break!

This geography "Religion Word Search" Brain Break may be just what you need.

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Research has indicated that brain breaks can help improve self-efficiency in the learning process. They also improve short-term memory, self-awareness, and the learners' knowledge.

This can be used and modified for 5th grade through 12th grade depending on your students' learning ability.

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Works with any documentary. Students fill out worksheet during and after a film. Great way to practice release of responsibility and ensure students are paying attention to the film. Works well in Language Arts and History classes.

Great Depression, Dust Bowl, Migrant Worker Graphic Organizer

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★ Image Analysis

★ Great Depression, Dust Bowl, Migrant Worker Graphic Organizer

★ 3 pages

★ PDF File

★ Suitable for Grades 5-12

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★ 2 separate Great Depression, Dust Bowl, and Migrant Workers Image Analysis Graphic Organizers: one for higher-level students and one differentiated for ELL, Special Ed, and Lower-level students. (Same information, but differentiated worksheets)

★ Image Links

★ Google Slide link

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This resource is also included in Google Slides! Text boxes have already been created to make it easier for you and your students! Each slide includes two instruction solution tabs for when students accidentally delete text boxes and when they want to zoom in (to enlarge worksheets). It's super helpful for students who are not that familiar with how to use Google Slides or need the extra assistance.

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These graphic organizers require students to analyze three images related to the Great Depression and Dust Bowl and draw evidence-based conclusions. The differentiated version graphic organizer includes scaffolding questions to help lower level students analyze the images and write about them. The graphic organizers also require students to cite evidence from the images to support their analysis/conclusions. The graphic organizers are visually appealing and eye catching!

These graphic organizers are excellent for Do Now, unit launch, groupwork, homework, independent work, and/or research activities. They can also be used to set a purpose for listening/watching video clips used to supplement lessons. It's a great tool to help build students' background/prior knowledge for upcoming units/topics related to the Great Depression and/or Dust Bowl.

These graphic organizers make a great addition to a lesson plan!

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Fourth (4th) of July Word Search Puzzle Activity Worksheet | 63 Word to Find

These Word Search Games are a great way for teaching Your kids about their History, the Fourth of July or also known as Independence Day. The perfect way to celebrate this holiday with your kids or Students.

Words Included:

1. AMERICA
2. BARBECUE
3. BELLS
4. BONFIRES
5. BRAVERY
6. CEREMONY
7. CITIZEN
8. COMMEMORATION
9. CONCERTS
10. COUNTRY
11. COURAGE
12. CROWDS
13. DAY
14. DECLARATION
15. DIGNITY
16. DUTY
17. EVENT
18. FAMILY
19. FEDERAL
20. FIREWORKS
21. FLAG
22. FOURTH
23. FREEDOM
24. GLORY
25. HERITAGE
26. HISTORY
27. HOLIDAY
28. HONOR
29. HOPE
30. INDEPENDENCE
31. JEFFERSON
32. JULY
33. LIBERTY
34. LOYALTY
35. MEMORIAL
36. MILITARY
37. MONUMENT
38. NATION
39. NATIONAL
40. OBSERVANCE
41. PARADE
42. PATRIOTISM
43. POLITICAL
44. PRIDE
45. REMEMBRANCE
46. RESPECT
47. REVOLUTION
48. RITUAL
49. SACRIFICE
50. SALUTE
51. SOLDIER
52. SPIRIT
53. STARS
54. STRENGTH
55. SUMMER
56. TESTAMENT
57. TRADITION
58. TRIBUTE
59. TRIUMPH
60. VALOR
61. VENERATION
62. VETERANS
63. VICTORY

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Engage Students in the Artistic Legacy of the Renaissance with This PowerPoint, Organizer, and Activity!

This Artists of the Renaissance PowerPoint and Activity resource offers an interactive way for students to explore the lives and works of famous Renaissance artists. With an engaging organizer and classroom activity, students will dive into the innovative techniques, influential patrons, and cultural shifts that transformed art in the 15th and 16th centuries. Ideal for middle and high school world history classes, this resource makes the Renaissance’s creative impact accessible and memorable.

What’s Included:

• PowerPoint Presentation: Covers key Renaissance artists, from Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo to Raphael and Donatello, complete with stunning artwork examples.
• Graphic Organizer: A structured, student-friendly organizer that encourages note-taking and helps students retain information about each artist, their styles, and their most famous works.
• Interactive Activity: Fun, hands-on activities to reinforce understanding, encourage critical thinking, and bring Renaissance art to life.

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Word Search USA 50 States And Capitals Worksheet Activities Morning Work. Explore the USA with this engaging word search activity! Perfect for morning work, early finishers, or geography lessons, this product helps students learn and reinforce their knowledge of all 50 states and capitals.

What’s Included:

• 4 Unique Word Search Worksheets: Each worksheet highlights a mix of U.S. states and their capitals to keep students challenged and engaged.
• 4 Answer Keys: Quickly and easily check student work with complete solutions provided for each word search.

Key Features:

• Promotes geography knowledge in a fun and interactive way.
• Suitable for upper elementary and middle school students.
• Perfect for classroom use, homework assignments, or independent study.

How to Use:

• Assign as morning work or bell-ringer activities.
• Use as part of a geography unit to reinforce state and capital recognition.
• Encourage collaboration by having students work in pairs or groups to complete the puzzles.

This USA-themed word search pack is a fun and educational addition to your classroom resources.

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This 22-slide PowerPoint presentation covers women's experiences in colonial America between 1607 and 1763. It is an ideal lesson for the colonial period or as a stand-alone resource for women’s history. It is also a good resource during Women’s History Month.

This is a PDF but if you'd like the PowerPoint file, please contact me at christa@historyandbeyond.com and I will send it to you after you purchase.

Each slide contains primary sources and images that highlight the varied experiences of women in colonial America including those who dissented or who challenged accepted behaviors. Each colonial region is addressed in relation to women's contributions and challenges that they faced. Some specific women are highlighted through primary source excerpts and images. Native American women's experiences during this period are explored in more detail in the Native American Women PowerPoint Presentation in the Women in American History Series.

There is also an Easel Activity and Easel Assessment which allows for digital submissions. Students have the chance to resubmit work**.** For Home Schoolers or for asynchronous learning, this is a valuable digital tool.

This is part of the Women in American History Series which includes PowerPoint lessons as well as Reading Assignments and Worksheets, Analyzing Primary Sources and Activities for other eras.

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This no prep video-based lesson teaches about Bonfire Night, Gunpowder Plot and Guy Fawkes' involvement. It's specifically designed for teens / adults at the B1 / B2 level.

It's based on a Horrible Histories youtube video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VX1yfqLRIrg).

It includes pre-watching, while-watching and post-watching activities which focus on listening comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, as well as teaching about an important event in British history.

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Toolkit for discussion-based teaching! This 10-page editable document includes participation evaluation worksheets, role-playing exercises, and discussion trackers that you might use to improve your Harkness discussions and socratic seminars.

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• Participation Self-Evaluation Worksheets: The first two handouts will invite students to reflect on how well they are listening, thinking, speaking, asking questions, and using evidence. These editable handouts can be used as a student self-evaluation worksheet; or they can be used by the teacher to provide feedback and grades on students' participation. (2 pages)

• Formulating Questions Handout: This handout provides students with advice about how to formulate effective questions. Whether your class is about to embark on a series of student led-discussions, or your class is about to write papers about topics of their choosing, this handout will help them to formulate genuine interpretive questions that are grounded in concrete textual evidence. (1 page)

• Discussion Role-Playing Exercise: Challenge your students to develop their discussion skills by assigning each student a particular role to play during a discussion. This handout contains a list of roles such as "questioner," "text referencer," "clarifier," "focuser," and so on. The experience of playing these roles will help your students to develop concrete skills and to expand their awareness of the range of different contributions they can make to a discussion. At the same time, it will prompt students to reflect upon the discussion skills they exercise habitually as well as the ones they experience as more challenging. (3 pages)

• Harkness Discussion Trackers: Four discussion tracking sheets will enable you to keep track of how many times each student spoke during a Harkness discussion. The trackers also feature "keys" that will enable you to keep track of the kinds of contributions made by each student: questions, textual references, building comments, etc. The keys are editable so that you decide to track the particular skills that your class may be working on at any given moment in the year. Want to track when your students work through a constructive disagreement? Just add "CD" to the tracking key! (4 pages)

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Everything you need to for students to make their own game boards based on concepts from unit lesson plans:

Student examples

Templates for squares, objects, and more...

Images for game pieces (male/female of different ages, modes of transportation)

Images for pitfalls and rewards (bridges, buildings, desert, mountains trees, etc...)

Directions

Suggestions for using/playing

Scoring Rubrics

Many items for students to make their own game boards! A great assessment tool for project based classrooms! Use as chapter/novel comprehension, reinforcing skills, main ideas/supporting details, historical events, and more... Fun for students and teachers! Be sure to have a game day to play the board games!

I created this resource to use with my own students while watching the Oversimplified American Revolution Part 1.

It includes during-watching questions, comprehension quizzes, a timeline activity, and a word search to help students understand and engage with the content.

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Mazes are the best activities for brain teasing labyrinths, these exercises support learning through play by developing concentration and problem solving skills.

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Historical Legends Assignment: Part of a 20-Assignment Series!

Ignite curiosity with this engaging reading activity on historical legends. As one assignment in a 20-part series, it’s designed to develop critical thinking and comprehension in an accessible and exciting way. It is written at a 7th grade level so is accessible to a wide range of students.

Students will read 4 focused paragraphs that explore key elements of the story:

1. Origins
2. Key Elements
3. Cultural Significance
4. Modern Relevance/Legacy

After reading, students will answer 4 comprehensive questions, supported by a clear answer key for easy grading and discussion.

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