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Family Tree Project - All About me and my Heritage Project - SPANISH VERSION

By All Therapy Resources

This project is a great way for students to learn about their family heritage and gain a better sense of where they came from. Students are encouraged to create their own family tree and conduct their own research of their family. This resource includes templates, worksheets and all of the resources that is needed to create their own family tree. An example family tree and questions has been included to support children’s understanding of family trees and how different family members relate to each other.

This resource includes:

- What is a family and a family tree?

- Family Quote Poster

- Definitions: Heritage, Ancestry, Tradition

- Exploring Family Trees (hypothetical family tree and questions)

- Exploring Your Own Family

- My Family Tree Template

- My Family Interview Questions

- Other Questions (you might want to ask family)

- Create your own Family Tree Templates (tree, leaves, labels, blank templates, family member visuals)

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Native American Historical Figures Worksheets Bio Sheets, & Flashcard Activities

By Kimberly

Are you looking for a culturally appropriate way to celebrate Native American Heritage Month (or Indigenous Peoples' Month)? Learn about 10 notable Native American historical figures, and the meaningful contributions they made, while practicing math, literacy, and fine motor skills with these printable, differentiated worksheets, flashcards, and bio fact sheets (43 pages)!

Native Americans included:

☑ Crazy Horse, Dave Anderson, Jim Thorpe, John Herrington, Maria Tallchief, Mary Youngblood, Pocahontas, Sharice Davids, Shoni Shimmel, Will Rogers

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✏️ Perfect for kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade!

✏️ The differentiated worksheets come in 3 levels and are the perfect addition to your Native American Heritage Month unit! Or celebrate throughout the year!

✏️Use the bio sheets and flashcards to teach your students about each historical figure! Play matching games, memory games, word wall activities and more!

✏️ Great for morning work, literacy centers, math centers, homework, intervention programs and more!

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⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Simply print and go! Select the differentiated worksheets that are most appropriate for your student's needs.

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Includes: (43 pages)

Biography historical figure fact sheets (10 pages)

☑ Birth date

☑ Death date

☑ Birth place

☑ Native American tribe

☑ Accomplishments

Flashcards (3 pages)

☑ Historical figure picture & name

Worksheets: 3 differentiated levels (30 pages)

☑ Level 1 (10 pages)

  • color the picture
  • trace the name (dotted lines)
  • trace facts about figure (dotted lines)
  • count the syllables and dab
  • count and dab objects

☑ Level 2 (10 pages)

  • color the picture
  • write the name (dotted lines)
  • write facts about figure (dotted lines)
  • count the syllables and dab
  • add and dab

☑ Level 3 (10 pages)

  • color the picture
  • write the name (solid lines)
  • write facts about figure (solid lines)
  • write the plural of the noun
  • circle the odd/even numbers

Bonus: (76 pages)

☑ Table of contents (2 pages)

☑ Black & white set (43 pages)

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

☑ Answer Key (30 pages)

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Historical figures included (10):

☑ Crazy Horse - warrior

☑ Dave Anderson - restaurant founder

☑ Jim Thorpe - athlete

☑ John Herrington - astronaut

☑ Maria Tallchief - ballerina

☑ Mary Youngblood - musician

☑ Pocahontas - peacekeeper

☑ Sharice Davids - politician

☑ Shoni Schimmel - basketball player

☑ Will Rogers - performer

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Social Studies - History
Native Americans
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Black History Month Activity WebQuest for Independent Work and Research

By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot

Do you want to help your students learn about African American achievements? Are you struggling to find an engaging activity where they can practice their research skills? Then download this no prep and editable Black History Month Activity WebQuest for Independent Work and Research! This comprehensive research project allows students to learn about achievements in politics, medicine, STEM, the arts, sports, business, and more. This research activity is perfect for Black History Month, small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more!

When you purchase this scavenger hunt resource, you'll receive the activity in both print and digital formats. The research questions provided allow for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can even use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about winter holidays with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

Ways to Use This Resource:

  • Full Class Activity
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Homework
  • Extra Credit
  • Substitute Plan
  • ... and more!

This resource includes:

  • WebQuest/scavenger hunt (The URLs provided in this WebQuest are not 'live.' They are kept very simple so that students can easily type the URLs in the search bar to hunt for their answers). Text boxes are all set, ready to go!
  • An editable version of the WebQuest
  • Instructions, reflection questions, and an answer key
  • Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
  • Website evaluation form
  • Terms of Use

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Social Studies - History
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Geography, What I Need to Know Introductory, Culminating Activity

By Geography & Math Made Easy

This "What You Need to Know" is a great and fun culminating activity to use at the end of a study. This culminating activity can be used with any topic related to an event, historical character, or country study. It will require some higher-level thinking skills for use of chronological order.

Although this is written for social studies, it can also be used to help students review and determine the level of importance of information studied in other subjects and disciplines that require students to comprehend large amounts of information.

This lesson is designed for individual work but would work very well for cooperative groups or teams.

Disclaimer:

The purchase of the product is good for one teacher in her classroom. For additional teacher uses, please purchase additional licenses. This product retains copyright by Geography & Math Made Easy.

Social Studies - History
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French Revolution - The Fly Swatter Game - World History Vocabulary Review

By The Classroom Globetrotter

Ready to get your students moving and learning with an engaging, exciting, and all-around fun French Revolution review game that is sure to become a class favorite? Then, The Fly Swatter Game is right for you! Students compete to swat the fly with the word that matches the definition they are given. Multiple formats (project-to-board/screen or print options) and multiple game modes keep this game fresh and exciting. It's engaging, it's intense, but most of all, it's loads of fun that will have your students wanting to play again and again!

Use this game to review key terms relating to The French Revolution!

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 French Revolution - World History Crossword Puzzle and Word Search!

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European History
World History
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Guess The Wishlist - Christmas - Holiday - Winter - Social Studies Activity

By The Classroom Globetrotter

Bring history to life this Christmas holiday season with a fun and engaging stations activity your students will love!

In this festive critical thinking activity, students will travel through time as they uncover which famous historical figures wrote 25 intriguing holiday wish lists to Santa! Blending creativity, historical context, and problem-solving, this activity is perfect for middle school or high school social studies classes.

Each wish list includes a mix of both physical items and abstract ideas, giving students clues about the personality, accomplishments, and aspirations of notable figures from both world and U.S. history. Students will match the wish lists to their corresponding figures as they rotate through stations, completing an answer sheet with their guesses.

What’s Included:

  • 25 unique holiday wish lists written from the perspective of historical figures
  • A student answer sheet for tracking guesses
  • A teacher instructions page with setup and modification suggestions
  • A detailed answer key for easy grading
  • A blank wish list template for an optional extension activity where students create their own historical wish list

*Includes both color and black & white versions of all sheets!*

Uses:

  • Interactive lesson or station-based activity
  • Holiday-themed class event
  • Review or enrichment for history topics
  • Collaborative or individual learning

Extension Idea:
Wrap up the activity by having students choose their favorite historical figure and create a wish list from that person’s perspective. Then, let classmates guess the figure based on their creative clues!

Perfect for:

  • Middle and high school world history or U.S. history classes
  • December lessons or holiday-themed units
  • Sub plans, early finishers, or enrichment

Add some historical holiday cheer to your classroom with this engaging activity!

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Social Studies - History
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Ancient Egypt Vocabulary - Classroom Review Game - World History Activity

By The Classroom Globetrotter

Bring Ancient Egypt to life with this engaging Fly Swatter Vocabulary Game! Perfect for middle and high school World History classrooms, this fun and interactive activity helps students reinforce their understanding of key terms related to Ancient Egypt while fostering teamwork and competitive learning.

How it works: Divide students into teams and use the included vocabulary cards. When a term is read aloud, students race to "swat" the correct word displayed on the board, helping them build retention in a fast-paced, engaging environment.

What's Included:

  • Vocabulary terms and definitions focused on Ancient Egypt
  • Easy-to-follow instructions for classroom setup and gameplay
  • Engaging for both individual and team-based learning

This game is ideal for reviewing content, preparing for assessments, or simply adding excitement to your Ancient Egypt unit!

Use this game to review key terms relating to Ancient Egypt!

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 Ancient Egypt - World History Crossword Puzzle and Word Search!

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Ancient History
World History
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The Fly Swatter Game - World Religions - Social Studies Vocabulary Game!

By The Classroom Globetrotter

The perfect game to review key terms relating to World Religions!

Ready to get your students moving and learning with an engaging, exciting, and all-around fun game that is sure to become a class favorite? Then, The Fly Swatter Game is right for you! Students compete to swat the fly with the word that matches the definition they are given. Multiple formats (project-to-board/screen or print options) and multiple game modes keep this game fresh and exciting. It's engaging, it's intense, but most of all, it's loads of fun that will have your students wanting to play again and again!

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 World Religions Crossword Puzzle and Word Search!

Social Studies - History
World History
Religion
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Feasting with Famous Figures - Thanksgiving Holiday - Social Studies Project

By The Classroom Globetrotter

A fun and engaging Thanksgiving (or anytime!) project for any social studies class!

Thanksgiving is finally here, and as your students are about to find out, this Turkey Day will be unlike any other. For this year’s feast, you’re inviting three special guests who will travel through time to join you! In this Thanksgiving-themed biography project, students will research the lives of three historical figures, plan out the perfect Thanksgiving dinner, and reflect on what each of their famous guests would be thankful for this holiday season!

Students will create a poster or digital presentation to discuss their historical figures and their Thanksgiving feast!

Project includes:

- Overview and Instructions

- List of 60 significant figures from history

- Printouts for each step of the project

- Grading Rubric and Poster Example

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Social Studies - History
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Alexander the Great - World History Interactive Reading - Ancient Greece

By The Classroom Globetrotter

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.
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European History
World History
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Trading Cards - Social Studies - Art - Research Activity - World & U.S History

By The Classroom Globetrotter

Bring History to Life with This Interactive Trading Card Research Activity and Classroom Game!

Engage your students in a dynamic exploration of historical figures with the History Makers Trading Cards activity. This interactive resource combines historical research with creative design and classroom gameplay, making it perfect for a variety of social studies or history lessons.

Students will research significant figures from history, gather key facts, and design their own trading cards featuring each historical person’s image, accomplishments, and contributions to the world. Once the cards are created, students can use them in a classroom game that encourages discussion, debate, and friendly competition.

What's Included:

  • Customizable Trading Card Templates: Templates for students to design unique cards for each historical figure.
  • Research Guide: A structured guide to help students organize important information on each individual, such as key dates, achievements, and historical significance.
  • Classroom Game Instructions: Fun and competitive game ideas for using the cards in classroom activities to reinforce learning.
  • Versatile Usage: Perfect for individual assignments, group projects, or as a creative assessment tool.

Key Benefits:

  • Research Skills Development: Students enhance their research abilities by diving deep into the lives of notable figures across history.
  • Creativity and Critical Thinking: The hands-on creation of trading cards allows students to engage creatively while critically analyzing each figure’s impact on history.
  • Interactive Learning: The trading card game offers an engaging way to review and reinforce historical knowledge in a fun, competitive environment.

This resource is ideal for middle and high school social studies, world history, and US history classrooms. It can be used for individual research projects, group activities, or as a classroom competition. Turn your students into historical researchers and trading card designers while making history lessons interactive and exciting!

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U.S. History
World History
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Exploring Empires! World History Research Project

By The Classroom Globetrotter

In this fun and engaging project, students will explore every aspect of an empire in history by conducting research, creating a visual representation, and presenting their findings to the class! This project can be modified to specific needs and can be adapted for use with any time period that you’re studying in class. Examples of empires/civilizations may include:

  • River Valley Civilizations (Mesopotamia, Egypt, Indus Valley, China)
  • Classical Empires (Persia, Greece, Mauryan, Gupta, Qin, Han, Rome)
  • Gunpowder Empires (Ottoman, Safavid, Mughal)
  • Maritime Empires (Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch, French, British)
  • Age of Imperialism (Belgium, Germany, France, etc.)

Here's what's included:

1. Project Instructions

2. Template for project assigned to individual students.

3. Template for project if assigned to groups.

4. Examples of group project designs.

5. Guiding topics for each research category

6. Grading Rubric

This project has options for either group or individual assignment!

Social Studies - History
Government
World History
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The Fly Swatter Game - The Industrial Revolution - History Vocabulary Review

By The Classroom Globetrotter

Ready to get review key vocabulary for the Industrial Revolution while getting your students moving and learning with an engaging, exciting, and all-around fun game that is sure to become a class favorite? Then, The Fly Swatter Game is right for you! Students compete to swat the fly with the word that matches the definition they are given. Multiple formats (project-to-board/screen or print options) and multiple game modes keep this game fresh and exciting. It's engaging, it's intense, but most of all, it's loads of fun that will have your students wanting to play again and again!

Use this game to review key terms relating to The Industrial Revolution!

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 Industrial Revolution Crossword Puzzle and Word Search!

Social Studies - History
U.S. History
World History
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World History Quick Writes - 200+ Writing & Discussion Prompts for a Full Year

By The Classroom Globetrotter

Make Every World History Class Thought-Provoking with 200+ Writing and Discussion Prompts!

Engage your students in a captivating journey through world history with this comprehensive World History Quick Writes collection! This resource offers a diverse collection of over 220 carefully crafted writing prompts spanning 10 world history units, covering Ancient Civilizations, Revolutions, World Wars, Globalization, and more. Transform history into a vibrant and interactive experience, promoting critical thinking, historical analysis, and creative expression!

Key Features:

  • Unit-Based Structure: Seamlessly aligned with the curricular content of any world history classroom. From the emergence of ancient civilizations to the challenges of the modern world, your students will explore significant events, figures, and concepts in depth.
  • Variety of Prompts: The bundle offers a balanced mix of content-based comprehension questions, thought-provoking prompts, and creative writing exercises. Students will analyze historical events, engage in critical discussions, and even step into the shoes of historical figures through imaginative writing.
  • Aligned with Learning Objectives: Each prompt is carefully crafted to reinforce core historical concepts and key learning objectives. Prompts are designed to encourage critical thinking, historical analysis, and connections between historical events and modern-day issues.
  • Differentiated Learning: The prompts cater to a variety of learning styles and abilities, providing opportunities for students to express themselves effectively. Whether your students thrive on creative challenges or excel in analytical writing, these prompts accommodate diverse skill sets.
  • Flexible Use: Use the prompts as quick writes, journal entries, discussion starters, or even as the foundation for research projects and presentations. These prompts seamlessly integrate into your lesson plans, offering versatility for both in-class and remote learning environments.
  • Comprehensive Scope: Covering topics from ancient civilizations to contemporary global challenges, this bundle fosters a holistic understanding of world history. Students will explore the rise and fall of empires, revolutions, conflicts, and the impacts of technological advancements and globalization.

* Includes PowerPoint and PDF formats of writing prompts and Optional Printable Warm-Ups and Exit Tickets Organizer!

Social Studies - History
Ancient History
World History
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The Fly Swatter Game - The Age of Exploration - World History Vocabulary Game

By The Classroom Globetrotter

Ready to review key vocabulary from the Age of Exploration and get your students moving and learning with an engaging, exciting, and all-around fun game that is sure to become a class favorite? Then, The Fly Swatter Game is right for you! Students compete to swat the fly with the word that matches the definition they are given. Multiple formats (project-to-board/screen or print options) and multiple game modes keep this game fresh and exciting. It's engaging, it's intense, but most of all, it's loads of fun that will have your students wanting to play again and again!

Use this game to review key terms relating to The Age of Exploration!

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 Age of Exploration - World History Crossword and Word Search!

Social Studies - History
European History
World History
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The History Elf Project - Winter - Holiday - Christmas - Social Studies Activity

By The Classroom Globetrotter

Bring history to life this holiday season with The History Elf Project, a fun and engaging classroom project perfect for any social studies unit! This fun, creative activity invites students to step into the shoes (and hats!) of famous historical figures, becoming Santa’s special “History Elf” to uncover the achievements, character traits, and lasting legacies of iconic people from the past. Perfect for the Christmas holiday season, this project combines research, creativity, and writing in a memorable way that makes history engaging for students!

What’s Included:

  • History Elf Outline Design Page – Students design their elf to look like their chosen historical figure, adding details to reflect the figure’s life and accomplishments.
  • The History Elf’s Holiday Report – In this writing activity, students pen a letter to Santa about their historical figure’s impact and decide if they belong on the “Nice” or “Naughty” list based on what they’ve learned.
  • History Elf’s Merry Mischief – Students write a creative story where their elf causes a bit of historical mischief! This optional extension activity lets students imagine their elf changing history in a fun and playful way.
  • History Elf - Who Am I? Sheet – This biography sheet helps students organize and summarize their research on their historical figure, covering key achievements, personality traits, and interesting facts.
  • Instructions and Grading Rubric – Clear step-by-step instructions for teachers and students, and a comprehensive rubric to guide assessment across creativity, historical accuracy, effort, and more.
  • Example Projects - Examples included to give you a better understanding of the direction and design of the project!

Key Features:

  • Engaging and Interactive: Blends holiday fun with historical learning to keep students excited about history.
  • Perfect for Display: Creates a colorful and festive classroom showcase of “History Elves” with their biographies and stories.
  • Flexible Usage: Use it as a stand-alone project, Christmas-themed assignment, or winter break activity!

Encourage your students to explore the past in a fun, memorable way with The History Elf Project! This unique activity is sure to become a holiday favorite in your classroom.

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Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa
Social Studies - History
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History in A Snow Globe - Winter - Holiday - Christmas - Social Studies Activity

By The Classroom Globetrotter

A fun and engaging holiday or winter project for any social studies class!

In this activity, students will choose a historical topic, event, or person to research. Based on their research, students will design a snow globe that represents their topic and write a short summary about their chosen topic!

Activity includes:

- Overview and instructions

- 5 different design/layout options

- Extension activity

- Grading rubric

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The Roman Empire - Slides and Foldable Guided Notes - World History Lessons

By The Classroom Globetrotter

Take an extensive look at the Ancient Roman Empire with these three-part detailed PowerPoint notes and printable foldable, filled with guided notes, video questions, and graphic organizers!

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The Fly Swatter Game - The Renaissance and Reformation - Vocabulary Game!

By The Classroom Globetrotter

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!

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A Conversation with Winston Churchill - History / Socials

By Mark Holmes

Engage Your Students in a Conversation with History: A Unique AI-Powered Interview with Winston Churchill

Bring history to life with this innovative resource! This simulated interview, powered by artificial intelligence, offers a unique and engaging way for your students to explore the life, legacy, and complexities of one of the 20th century's most iconic figures: Winston Churchill.

What's Included:

12 Poignant Interview Questions: Covering key events and themes from Churchill's life, including his early military experiences, political career, leadership during World War II, and views on the Cold War.

Project & Assignment Ideas: Historical analysis, research, creative & analytical Projects.

Churchill's Thoughtful Responses: Crafted using historical accuracy and cutting-edge AI technology to emulate Churchill's characteristic wit, eloquence, and strong opinions.

Benefits:

  • Promotes active learning and historical inquiry
  • Develops critical thinking and analytical skills
  • Encourages perspective-taking and empathy
  • Provides a springboard for research and further exploration
  • Introduces students to the potential of AI in education
  • Suitable for individual, small group, or whole-class activities

Perfect for history, social studies, government, and language arts classrooms

Go beyond textbooks and lectures! This resource offers a dynamic and interactive way to engage your students with history and delve deeper into the life and times of Winston Churchill. The use of AI adds a modern twist and sparks curiosity about the evolving role of technology in education.

Spark lively classroom discussions and ignite your students' curiosity about the past and the future!

Aligning with Learning Objectives:

While specific standards might vary depending on your state or country, here's how this resource aligns with common learning objectives found in frameworks like Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS):

Analyzing Text Structure and Author's Purpose: Students will analyze how the interview format structures information and how Churchill's responses reveal his perspectives and purpose in conveying his experiences. (e.g., CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.6, TEKS 8.6.B)

Evaluating Arguments and Evidence: Students will evaluate the historical accuracy of Churchill's statements and the evidence he provides to support his views. (e.g., CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.9-10.8, TEKS 8.16.A)

Integrating and Evaluating Multiple Sources: The interview can be used alongside other historical texts and materials to provide a more comprehensive understanding of Churchill and his era. (e.g., CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.9, TEKS 8.22.C)

Writing:

Writing Arguments: Students can use the interview as a springboard to write argumentative essays, taking a stance on Churchill's actions or the historical events discussed. (e.g., CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.WHST.9-12.1, TEKS 8.21.A)

Research and Inquiry: The interview can inspire students to conduct further research on Churchill, World War II, or other related topics. (e.g., CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.WHST.9-12.7, TEKS 8.19.B)

Speaking and Listening:

Comprehension and Collaboration: Students can engage in discussions about the interview, sharing their interpretations and perspectives while actively listening to their peers. (e.g., CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.1, TEKS 8.24.A)

Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas: Students can present their research findings or arguments based on the interview, using evidence to support their claims. (e.g., CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.4, TEKS 8.25.B)

English Language Arts
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