Less than $5 Middle School World History Google Apps (by date, latest first)

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
Douglas Haig
Edith Cavell
Ferdinand Foch

John Pershing
Manfred von Richthofen
Mehmed V
Nicolas II

...and more!

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

This is a great resource for students to become familiar with key terms relating to World War II. If you choose to use this as the classroom collaboration project, just share the file with your class, assign a certain number of terms/slides to each student, and allow them to work on the Google Slide together in realtime!

Students will use their research and context clues skills as they explore in depth 20 key figures of World War II through this online (or print) activity, as they work to find the missing pieces of information in the chart!

Key Figures include:

Adolf Hitler
Anne Frank
Benito Mussolini
Benjamin O. Davis, Jr
Bernard Montgomery
Charles de Gaulle
Chiang Kai-shek
Douglas MacArthur
Dwight Eisenhower
Erwin Rommel
Franklin D. Roosevelt
George S. Patton

...and more!

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

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

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

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

Explore Connections Between Literature and History with this Animal Farm Character Analysis!

Dive deep into George Orwell's classic novella, Animal Farm, and its allegorical ties to the Russian Revolution. This engaging activity allows students to analyze characters, uncover historical parallels, and enhance their understanding of both literature and world history.

What’s Included:

• Character Analysis Chart: Detailed prompts for students to connect Animal Farm characters with key figures from the Russian Revolution.
• Critical Thinking Questions: Thought-provoking prompts to encourage critical thinking about the themes and messages of the story.
• Comparison Framework: Helps students draw parallels between Orwell's allegory and historical events.
• Answer Key: A comprehensive guide for teachers to facilitate discussion and evaluation.

Key Features:

• Cross-Curricular Learning: Integrates English literature and World History for a holistic educational experience.
• Student-Friendly Design: Clear instructions and engaging questions keep students focused and involved.
• Critical Thinking Focus: Encourages analysis, synthesis, and connections between historical context and literary themes.
• Time-Saving Resource: Ready-to-print or digitally assign activity designed to fit seamlessly into your lesson plans.

Perfect For:

• Literature Classes: Enhance discussions of Animal Farm and its deeper meanings.
• World History Lessons: Use as a supplement to your unit on the Russian Revolution.
• Thematic Units: Explore propaganda, power dynamics, and societal change in history and fiction.

Uncover the allegory of Animal Farm with this thought-provoking character analysis activity. A must-have resource for teaching literature, history, and critical thinking in your classroom!

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Introduce your students to Emperor Qin Shi Huang and one of Ancient China's most impactful dynasties! Challenge them to examine the evidence and decide if he was a hero or a villain for the people of China ! Students will be engaged during this interactive lesson with great opportunities for discussion and debate!

Key Features:

• No Prep, Ready to Use: This resource is designed for easy classroom implementation with no preparation required—perfect for busy teachers.
• Interactive & Engaging: In addition to reading, students can participate in interactive activities that encourage deeper understanding of the Qin Dynasty’s importance to Chinese history.
• Student-Centered Learning: This resource promotes critical thinking by asking students to reflect on the long-term impacts of Qin Shi Huang’s rule, the harsh policies of legalism, and the dynasty's influence on China’s development.

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Engage your students with this thought-provoking worksheet, designed to deepen their understanding of Elie Wiesel’s experiences as described in his memoir, Night. Through a powerful excerpt and historical background, students will explore themes of dehumanization, fear, and resilience. This worksheet includes comprehension questions that encourage critical thinking, helping students connect with the text and reflect on the impact of the Holocaust. Perfect for both print and Google Doc formats, this resource is ideal for middle and high school classrooms studying Holocaust literature, memoirs, or themes of social justice.

Includes:

• Background information on Elie Wiesel and his journey during the Holocaust
• An excerpt from Night describing his arrival at Auschwitz
• Six detailed questions to assess comprehension and promote analysis
• Suitable for individual or group work, in-class discussion, or homework assignments

Empower your students to think critically and compassionately as they engage with this moving piece of history.

Bring Ancient Law to Life with an Interactive Lesson on Justinian’s Code!

Introduce your students to one history's most famous rulers and examine first-hand a selection of the laws he created! Students will be engaged during this interactive lesson, geared toward great discussion and debate!

If you don't know about Peardeck, it's a free Google extension that allows students to actively participate in your lesson through formative assessments and interactive questions you can add to your presentations right from Google Slides.

Dive Deep into the Fascinating Eras of Egyptian History with The Three Kingdoms of Egypt!

Engage students with this comprehensive interactive reading assignment exploring the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms of Egypt—three pivotal eras that shaped ancient Egypt’s development and legacy. Perfect for middle and high school World History classes, this assignment introduces students to the unique characteristics, accomplishments, and historical figures of each kingdom, along with the lasting influence of ancient Egyptian culture.

Perfect For:

• World History and Social Studies Teachers: A must-have resource for introducing students to the key phases of Egyptian history.
• Building Contextual Understanding: Enables students to connect Egypt’s historical achievements with broader themes in world history.
• Variety of Learning Levels: Content is accessible and engaging for diverse student levels, encouraging independent and critical thinking.

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Lights, Camera, History!

Presenting the "The Prince of Egypt" Movie Lesson that will captivate your classroom and elevate your teaching to new heights. Step into the ancient world of Egypt with your students and experience the saga of Moses and Pharaoh Ramses in the acclaimed animated film, "The Prince of Egypt." Ignite their curiosity and critical thinking as they analyze historical accuracy, cultural representation, and thematic elements.

Guided Questions and Discussion Prompts - Enhance Engagement and Understanding!

Empower your students to dive deep into the narrative. Our comprehensive guided questions and discussion prompts will channel their insights, encouraging thoughtful conversations and illuminating connections between the film and historical realities.

Product Details:

• Lesson Plan
• 25 Guided Movie Questions
• 5 Discussion/Writing Prompts
• Answer Keys
• *Includes digital version in Google Docs or PDF version for printing!

Encourage your students to explore, analyze, and connect with the past like never before!

Engage Students with the Code of Hammurabi through this Interactive Reading Activity!

Dive deep into ancient Mesopotamia with this engaging and interactive reading comprehension assignment on the Code of Hammurabi. Perfect for middle and high school students, this resource brings to life one of the oldest written legal codes in history.

What's Included:

• Informative reading passage covering the origins, significance, and impact of the Code of Hammurabi
• Interactive reading assignment to help students analyze and reflect on key laws and their meanings
• Comprehension questions to reinforce understanding, including multiple-choice, true/false, matching, and short answer formats
• Great for classroom discussions, homework assignments, or independent study

Introduce your students to the historical and legal significance of the Code of Hammurabi while developing critical thinking and reading comprehension skills.

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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.

Explore the Key Figures and Discoveries of the Scientific Revolution through Interactive Stations!

Engage your students with this stations-based activity that dives into the major breakthroughs and key figures of the Scientific Revolution. This activity is perfect for middle and high school world history classes, encouraging students to collaborate, think critically, and explore historical developments in science.

What's Included:

• Multiple stations featuring key scientists such as Galileo, Newton, Kepler, and Copernicus
• Reading passages at each station to guide students through the major inventions, discoveries, and concepts of the Scientific Revolution
• Comprehension questions and reflection prompts to deepen understanding of how these ideas changed the world
• Perfect for group work, independent study, or engaging whole-class discussions
• Easily adaptable to different class sizes and learning styles

Make history come alive with this interactive Scientific Revolution Stations Activity that fosters engagement, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of this pivotal era in history.

Teach your students all Veterans Day with this fun and interactive lesson. Students will watch educational videos, go through detailed slides with vocabulary words and definitions, learn about the history of Veterans Day, go on a virtual field trip to the United States Veterans War and Memorial Museums, learn about the importance of a poppy flower, and finish with a fun and engaging Poppy Flower Craft.

You will need:

• Coffee Filters
• Black Pipe Cleaners
• Green Pipe Cleaners
• Construction paper 
• Glue
• Red Paint
• Water 
• Bowl (per student or table)
• Measuring Cup
• Spoons (per student or table)

Spanish teachers, are you having trouble getting all students to participate in class discussions? This activity provides a re-usable template that can be adapted to any unit, and in any level of your Spanish classes! This activity is an ALL DONE lesson plan that you mangage and can take as long or as little time as you want it to!

Spark some interest and desire with your students as you ask questions that provoke them to contribute their thoughts and opinions. Generate more discussion by having students play the other side of the coin, or moderate the discussion by asking follow-up questions! Class discussions are so interesting when everyone participates! Use the included teacher notes for ideas on how to be sure that everyone's voice is heard without having students feel embarrassed or forced!

Who can use this product?

• Students learning any language, at any level! (Middle and High School)

How can I use this product?

• This activity works great for whole class or small group discussions, but can be easily adapted for individual responses in writing or in speech
• This almost no-prep activity can take as much or as little time as you would like it to!
• Each student in class can participate in the discussion often, and when they feel comfortable
• The included teacher notes have lots of ideas on how to increase and ensure participation from all students!
• Works well with any unit or theme

What’s included in this product?

• A Google Doc with a template for your class roster and questions
• This Google Doc is a note-taking chart where the moderator of the discussion summarizes student contributions
• A thorough list of ideas of how to use this in a variety of ways to help your students participate more, correct errors and understand their classmates!
• Examples of how you might use this
• This template is easily edited to suit your students’ theme or needs!

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If you are looking to explore non-fiction text structures, this "What Was The Age of Exploration?" book report project digital product for 3rd and 4th-grade students is perfect. It's designed to enhance non-fiction reading comprehension and book report writing skills!

This resource includes:

• Comprehensive Google Slides digital lesson for reading comprehension and book report writing support
• 9-page printable PDF book report flip book template

Please see the product preview for more visual details.

NOTE: You need a (free) Google account to access the digital lesson, and you will need access to the book "What Was The Age of Exploration?" to complete the digital and printable activities.

Students will dive into the historical context of The Age of Exploration, gaining a deeper understanding of this significant event in world history. The digital lesson guides students through key facts, timelines, and the impact of these events.

How to use this resource:

• Have students read the book, "What Was The Age of Exploration?"
• Print the book report flip book template
• Open and present the Google Slides digital lesson
• Follow the intuitive prompts, which will take you through each step of the book report. For example, if it's time to work on the "facts" page, there is a series of multiple-choice questions on specific facts detailed in the text that will help refresh the students' memories and comprehension. Then students can fill in the facts they found most interesting.
• Have fun guessing the mystery puzzle between each section of the book report!

The printable PDF book report flip book template provides creative book report ideas, such as summarizing the events, using critical thinking skills, and creating a timeline. It can be used with any non-fiction book. Students will also use a book review template to evaluate The Age of Exploration's significance. Overall, this project offers an engaging way for students to explore non-fiction text structures while learning about a crucial event in history.

The non-fiction book report flip book pages include:

   ✏book title info

   ✏rating & review

   ✏vocabulary

   ✏facts

   ✏text ideas

   ✏series of events

   ✏making life connections

   ✏what I learned

   ✏questions I have

   ✏setting & subject

   ✏interesting event

   ✏important event

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Did you know that Antarctica contains about 60% of the world's fresh water? If it all melted, it would raise the sea level by about 200 feet! Learn more about Antarctica in this comprehensive reading comprehension Google lesson.

This product is so easy to use and has practically no prep:

1. Read the book
2. Print the 9-page template
3. Review the no-prep reading comprehension Google lesson with a built-in reward system (students LOVE this feature!)
4. Fill out the book report template based on the reading comprehension review as a group or independent work/homework

The template pages include (and are reviewed in the digital Google lesson):

• book title info
• rating & review
• vocabulary
• facts
• the land (animals & landmarks)
• key information (capital, population, languages, climate, agriculture, natural resources, politicians)
• what I learned
• questions I have
• historic events
• draw a map

Love,

Teacher Bethanie

Did you know that 60% of Machu Picchu was built underground? Learn more about Peru, Ancient Inca, and Machu Picchu in this comprehensive reading comprehension Google lesson.

This product is so easy to use and has practically no prep:

1. Read the book
2. Print the 9-page template
3. Review the no-prep reading comprehension Google lesson with a built-in reward system (students LOVE this feature!)
4. Fill out the book report template based on the reading comprehension review as a group or independent work/homework

The template pages include (and are reviewed in the digital Google lesson):

• book title info
• rating & review
• vocabulary
• facts
• the land (animals & landmarks)
• key information (capital, population, languages, climate, agriculture, natural resources, politicians)
• what I learned
• questions I have
• historic events
• draw a map

Love,

Teacher Bethanie

Actively Review Judaism, Christianity, and Islam:

Students will get up and move in this review of their knowledge of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. They will find connections and make comparisons as they answer questions concerning these major world religions.

Questions explore:

• Holy books of each faith.
• Holy lands of each faith.
• Messiahs of the the faiths.
• God of the faiths.

Directions for the activity and options for area posters or individual card sets are provided.

This activity aligns with Indiana Social Studies Standard 6.H.2.

What's included:

• Teacher instructions.
• Three poster options for the four corners.
• Three card set options for the four choices.
• Link to editable Google Slides.
• Printable questions, choices, and answer key.

How is this product helpful:

• Easy prep for teacher.
• Active review gets students moving.
• Good discussion starter.
• Excellent way to find connections between the three major religions.

Practice making inferences while studying Ancient Egypt:

Students will use clues provided on a timeline to determine which Ancient Egyptian Era is being described. Teachers could choose to allow students to use references to help complete the timeline.

This is a great review activity that would be best completed with a partner or small group. Students need to practice how to make inferences and this is a great way to do that.

Students can complete the timeline as a cut and paste activity or a digital Google Slide activity. Follow up questions increase rigor and help students make connections.

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

What's included:

• Teacher instructions.
• Student instructions.
• Era label worksheet.
• Timeline worksheet.
• Follow up questions.
• Links to Google Slide Activity.

How is this product useful:

• Low prep for teachers.
• Hands on for students.
• Great partner work.
• Practice inference and communication skills.
• Make connections with modern day.