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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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Debate: Should Mummies be Displayed in Museums? 6th Grade Studies Weekly Wk 6

By Colleen Burdette

Research and Debate Egyptian Mummies:

As students learn about ancient civilizations it is a good time to tie in a debate activity. A big topic of debate in museums is the displaying of human remains. Students will take a side in this debate and research their side. They will then participate in a debate with the information they have learned.

This is an engaging activity and easy way to practice debate skills with a topic which doesn't generally cause high emotions in early teens. Students can learn to debate without emotions.

Easy prep for teachers as research sites are linked. The product also includes rubrics and follow up questions. Follow up questions increases rigor and helps students make connections.

Aligns with Indiana Social Studies Standard: 6.H.1.

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Prehistory & Early Civilizations Mega Bundle: Reading Comprehension & Activities

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Challenge and excite your students with this comprehensive and engaging Prehistory and Early Civilizations Mega Bundle! This exclusive bundle combines in-depth reading comprehension with a wide variety of interactive activities, providing everything you need to explore prehistory and early civilizations in your classroom. Designed for middle and high school students, this mega bundle covers key topics including prehistory, the Neolithic Revolution, and the River Valley Civilizations of Mesopotamia, China, Egypt, and India.

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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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What if China Had A Facebook Page, Economic, Political, Physical and Cultural

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By Geography & Math Made Easy

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.

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Biography Worksheet - Blank Research Organizer

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Having students research historical figures or famous people from pop culture? Use this blank organizer to help students as they complete their research! Perfect for any history or language classroom!

Great for extension activities, extra credit, or homework!

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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).

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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Missing Pieces! - World War I - Research and Context Clues Activity - History

By The Classroom Globetrotter

Students will use their research and context clues skills as they explore in depth 16 key figures of World War I through this online (or print) activity, as they work to find the missing pieces of information in the chart!

Key Figures include:

Arthur Zimmerman
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Google Compatible - just copy and assign to students. Print version also available! Answer keys included!

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Medieval Europe, Castle Research Task, Explore Architecture & History, slides

By Yugen Learning

Engage your students with this immersive, no-prep Castle Research Task, activity worksheet for middle and high school students is designed to bring the grandeur and complexity of medieval castles to life! This research-based activity prompts students to explore the architecture, purpose, and historical significance of medieval castles. By diving deep into the design and features of castles, students will develop a richer understanding of how these structures played a central role in medieval life. Perfect for lessons on medieval Europe, this task encourages independent research, critical thinking, and effective communication as students present their findings.

What’s Included:

7 page introductory editable slide deck
Castle research Worksheet and extended question
Lesson plan

Skills Developed Through This Activity:

Research Skills: Students will gather information from various sources, developing key research competencies.
Critical Thinking: By analysing castle features and their importance in medieval society, students will deepen their historical understanding.
Historical Knowledge: Gaining insight into medieval architecture and the strategic role castles played in governance and defence.
Communication Skills: Students will practice presenting their findings clearly and confidently, fostering both written and verbal communication.

How to Use the Castle Research Task:

Introduce Medieval Castles: Begin with a brief discussion or video clip to engage students in the importance of castles in medieval Europe.
Research Assignment: Distribute the research task worksheet, where students will choose a castle or castle feature to explore.
Research and Visuals: Allow students time to research, using the worksheet prompts to guide them through key aspects of castle life, architecture, and history. Encourage them to include a diagram or visual representation of their chosen castle or feature.
Presentation Extension: Once students have completed their research, have them present their findings to the class, fostering public speaking skills.
Reflection: Conclude with a class discussion about the variety of castles and how their design influenced medieval society.

This engaging and research-driven resource offers a comprehensive exploration of medieval castles while promoting independent learning, critical thinking, and historical analysis. Your students will love diving into the world of lords, knights, and fortresses!

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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World History Ultimate Bundle! Yearlong Activities, Worksheets, Lessons, Games & Projects for Your Classroom

Bring world history to life and save time with this ultimate yearlong bundle! This comprehensive collection includes over 125 engaging activities covering major historical periods, from Prehistory, Ancient Civilizations, and the Middle Ages to World War II and the 21st Century. Designed for middle school, high school, and homeschool students, this bundle provides an extensive range of resources to enhance your world history curriculum, making history interactive, fun, and memorable.

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Medieval Europe, Castle Research Task, Explore Architecture & History, slides

By Yugen Learning

What’s Included:

7 page introductory editable slide deck
Castle research Worksheet and extended question
Lesson plan

Skills Developed Through This Activity:

Research Skills: Students will gather information from various sources, developing key research competencies.
Critical Thinking: By analysing castle features and their importance in medieval society, students will deepen their historical understanding.
Historical Knowledge: Gaining insight into medieval architecture and the strategic role castles played in governance and defence.
Communication Skills: Students will practice presenting their findings clearly and confidently, fostering both written and verbal communication.

How to Use the Castle Research Task:

Introduce Medieval Castles: Begin with a brief discussion or video clip to engage students in the importance of castles in medieval Europe.
Research Assignment: Distribute the research task worksheet, where students will choose a castle or castle feature to explore.
Research and Visuals: Allow students time to research, using the worksheet prompts to guide them through key aspects of castle life, architecture, and history. Encourage them to include a diagram or visual representation of their chosen castle or feature.
Presentation Extension: Once students have completed their research, have them present their findings to the class, fostering public speaking skills.
Reflection: Conclude with a class discussion about the variety of castles and how their design influenced medieval society.

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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