World History Resources

Help your students master prehistory vocabulary with this ready to print and cut matching game!

This resource includes:

• 21 premade sets of cards (vocabulary term and a matching definition)
• premade backs of cards for duplex printing
• 11 editable pairs for you to personalize the game for your classroom
• a teacher guide of terms and definitions
• a blank student guide of terms
• A list of enrichment and extension activities to use with the cards
• An editable lesson plan

You can use these cards for centers activities, small group review activities, preloading vocabulary, reinforcing terms, and many more!

This resource includes an English and Spanish version of the International Peace Day - PowerPoint Presentation. These are perfect for your bilingual or dual-language classrooms and schools!

This presentation is designed for children to connect the history of Pearl Harbor and relate it to their own lives. This resource approaches this historical event through reflection and learning with the goal of promoting peace and dialogue, even in the face of differences. This amazing resource offers an excellent opportunity to present and develop unique, real-life ideas for our students.

Each slide provides a straightforward, child-friendly description of the history and the most significant facts related to what happened in Pearl Harbor. Additionally, it helps children understand the concept of conflict's historical and contemporary existence, emphasizing the importance of its prevention and solution.

Your students will find this event easy to comprehend and will be able to learn unique lessons from it for their lives.

The two resources I am including in this bundle are sold separately. Below is the list of what you will receive. You can click on each link to read a detailed description of each product.

This resource includes:

• Slide 1: What is Pearl Harbor Day? (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 2: Pearl Harbor Attack - Part I (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 3: Pearl Harbor Attack Part II (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 4: Where is Pearl Harbor? (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 5: Why Japan Attacked Pearl Harbor? (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 6: Life in Hawaii After the Attack (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 7: Heroes of Pearl Harbor (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 8: USS Arizona Memorial (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 9: Lessons Learned from Pearl Harbor (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 10: How We Remember Pearl Harbor (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 11: Pearl Harbor Reflections (English and Spanish Version)
• Slide 12: We Have Learned About ... Pearl Harbor Day (English and Spanish Version)

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• Powerpoint
• PDF
• Google Slides
• Keynote
• JPG images

Enjoy this Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Resource!

This product is related to the 3 Major Early Central and South American Civilizations. They include the Maya, Aztec, and Inca Civilizations. Students will use the Early Central and South American Civilizations Readings to fill in the Comparison Graphic Organizer about topics such as the Location, Time Period, Cities, Economy, Social Structures, Religion, Government, and Technology/Inventions.

This Set of 3 End of World War I Treaty of Versailles Reading Comprehension Passages with Multiple Choice Questions is an educational resource designed to enhance the knowledge of students in grades 6, 7, and 8 about the End of World War I.

The passages include;

• Terms of the Treaty of Versailles: This passage provides a detailed overview of the conditions and stipulations set forth in the treaty, offering students a comprehensive understanding of its historical significance.

• Reactions to the Treaty of Versailles: This delves into the global response to the treaty by highlighting the diverse perspectives and opinions that shaped the post-war world.

• Impact of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany and the World: This passage looks at what happened after the treaty was signed. It focuses on how it affected Germany and the rest of the world.

Each passage is accompanied by multiple-choice questions to test comprehension and reinforce learning.

Answer keys are included for each passage, making this product a complete and valuable tool for educators and students alike.

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Make learning about several modern international  women interesting with this no-prep digital escape game.  The game includes access to a website where your students will hunt for the keys to unlock a set of locks.  Students will need to read the clues very carefully and watch videos, visit websites, and read texts to find the information they need to win the game.  Very easy to use - just send your students to the website and let them work!  Students can play individually or in teams.

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:

• Malala Yousafzai
• Angela Merkel
• Valentina Tereshkova
• Katherine Freese
• Queen Elizabeth II

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.

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French Weekly Self-Assessment FREEBIE

This handy self-assessment sheet is designed largely for French teachers at the K-2 level. The quick and easy table means students just quickly mark the emoji that best suits how they feel about their week.

It takes students a few weeks to really get used to being reflective about their role in the learning process but believe me, it is so rewarding when they start to really understand the role they play in making each week successful.

Who can use this resource?

I use this resource for Grade 1 and Grade 2 and have passed it along to our Kindergarten team and we all love its simplicity

How do I use it?

Easy peasy lemon squeezy! Just copy enough pages for your class. I like to do this a few times in small group batches until students really get the hang of it. Then, we can do it as a whole group at the end of the week.

I reflect back to it often during the week so students are primed to put some metacognition into play.

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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

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Political cartoons are a great way to allow students to express their viewpoints and concerns through a creative alternative outlet. This includes a handout to provide students on "How To Create a Political Cartoon," along with samples and suggested online sites that allow students to create their political cartoons online.

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Students will gain basic knowledge about the Holocaust by completing a worksheet. Afterwards students are asked to find basic knowledge about some of the victims of the Holocaust as they are taken to a website with victim profiles. Lastly students are asked to construct an Acrostic poem dedicated to one of the victims of the Holocaust. A great activity which places a human face on the Holocaust. Comes with an answer key and rubric.

Social Emotional Learning and English Language Arts Mega Bundle

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Use this crossword puzzle and word search combo to review key terms from major eras of Chinese history! Answer Keys included!

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This PDF file contains the flags of 206 countries around the world with color guides. Each page contains two flags to color in the original flag colors to help. This will make your child enjoy coloring the flags of countries and memorizing their names. It is ideal for children and adults. Let your children enjoy coloring these pages and you can cut and paste them. Anywhere you want.

Features:

• We have included +200 flags and not just the most famous flags

• We've included the original flag colors to help so you don't have to look to see the correct colors

• Page dimensions: US Letter “8.5 x 11 inches” “21.59 x 27.94 cm” “215.9 x 279.4 mm” “2550 x 3300 pixels”

What you will get:

• 1 print-ready PDF in high quality

• 103 images (JPG type)

Resolution: 300 dpi, printable PDF

World War II fiction novels offer high school teachers a powerful tool for engaging students in historical learning. These novels provide immersive experiences that transport readers into the tumultuous era of the 1940s, allowing them to witness the human experience amidst the chaos of war. Through compelling characters and gripping narratives, students can gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of the conflict, including its causes, consequences, and the diverse perspectives of those involved. Moreover, reading World War II fiction encourages critical thinking and empathy as students explore themes of resilience, sacrifice, and the impact of war on individuals and societies. By delving into these narratives, students not only enhance their historical knowledge but also develop important skills in analysis, interpretation, and perspective-taking, making World War II fiction an invaluable addition to any high school curriculum.

This list is by no means exhaustive but it contains newer as well as classic titles, many of which have been made into movies. Share this list with students for reading suggestions over the break or during the school year for book reports or other assignments. Or use for a student book club or even your own book club! World War II historical fiction is quite popular right now!!!

I admit that my own historical fiction novel, Hearts at War, is on the list! I wrote this novel with the high school student in mind, in order to delve deeper into life on the home front for those coming-of-age. The story centers around a Japanese-American boy and a Caucasian girl who grow up in Southern California and then follows how their lives diverge once Pearl Harbor is attacked. Students might be surprised to learn that Japanese-American Nisei served as secret translators in the Pacific theater of war during World War II. I wanted that piece of history to come to light which has been hidden for far too long.

Create Your Own Passport Adventure: Ignite Imagination and Global Learning!

Spark curiosity and foster creativity with our engaging passport kit! Designed for young explorers, this hands-on resource includes a vibrant pink and blue passport, a collection of stamps, blank stamps for personalized destinations, passport pages, and realistic plane tickets. ✈️

Benefits for Students:

• Imaginative Play: Transport students to far-off lands through dramatic play and storytelling.
• Creative Expression: Encourage artistic flair by designing custom stamps and passport pages.
• Global Awareness: Cultivate a sense of wonder about different cultures and places.
• Literacy and Writing Skills: Enhance language development through passport journaling.

Benefits for Teachers:

• Engaging Lesson Plans: Inspire interactive and immersive learning experiences.
• Curriculum Integration: Seamlessly incorporate into various subjects, including geography, history, and language arts.
• Classroom Management: Promote teamwork and cooperation during group activities.
• Differentiated Learning: Accommodate diverse student needs and abilities.

Perfect for International Day, dramatic play centers, and beyond, our passport kit is a must-have for educators seeking to make learning fun and unforgettable! #passportkit #imaginativeplay #globallearning #teachers #students #earlychildhood #education #internationalday #dramaticplay #creativity

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20 black and white images for students to color that display 2024, Happy New Year, New Year baby, New Year reporter, balloon, and more...to introduce the New Year of 2024 for all ages.

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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.

After seeing how useful it was in my classroom, I thought, "Why not share it with other teachers?" So, I've made it available on TeachShare for anyone who wants to enhance their students' learning experience with these engaging and effective tools.

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This WebQuest includes 10 questions - each with a link for students to explore to find the answer to the questions.

Includes a comprehensive answer key.

Written at a 9th grade level but suitable for many grades.

This 71-page no-prep, no planning document has everything you need to introduce your students to geography, cartography, mapping and navigation - En Français!

This cross-curricular pedagogical document will provide you with a 37-page slide deck, complete with terms, definitions, examples, discussion prompts, images, games and activities. It also includes a 33-page student workbook complete with printable worksheets, activities, partner work, research, a final project as well as answer keys, a final project rubric and success criteria.

My slides are never babyish and are suitable for grades 4 through 7. They are suitable for students "en adaptation scolaire," or as a simple introduction to concepts covered in grades 5-7. I teach grades 5 and 6, and this works wonderfully for us!

The first half of the document is your teachable slide deck. In it, you'll find:

• A "Would you rather" style game as a warm up!
• A reflection question.
• A discussion prompt to illicit prior knowledge.
• An in-depth look at some of the earliest maps, their history, their evolution, their purpose, the material used and the process behind them.
• A look at modern mapping and their multiple uses, multiple purposes and multiple features.
• An explanation of scale and "scaling" a map.
• An in-depth look at grids, reticles and the map network with an emphasis on lines of longitude and latitude, the poles, the equator and the meridian.
• Discussion prompts about the measurement of diameter on our spherical planet.
• A look at the different hemispheres (N, S, E and W.)
• Group discussion prompts about continents and how we read a map of the world.
• Fun Facts about the Canadian provinces.
• Explanations (with visuals!) of different reference maps (physical and topographic).
• A comparison of "good" maps and "bad" maps and the need to be precise and to follow specific criteria when it comes to map-making.
• An activity on labeling Canada.

In addition to the Slide Deck, you'll find a student workbook with loads of printable activities that are excellent to leave with a substitute teacher or to use yourself. It comes with a "cover page" for their binders or duo-tangs. In the student workbook, your students will find:

• A jigsaw activity using Google Maps (group activity)
• A visual aid that highlights different components of a map with examples.
• "Comment utiliser une échelle?" - An activity to practice measuring distance using scale.
• "Comment te rendre chez toi?" - A quick warm-up map-making activity for students to "draw" their way to school.
• "Sais-tu utiliser une échelle?" - A series of distance-measuring activities using the provincial map of your choosing. I've included sheets for all Canadian provinces.
• "Guide touristique de chez vous!" - An activity on finding and measuring distances between their favorite landmarks, amusement parks, shopping and activities in their province.
• "Road Trip! Calculer le temps nécessaire" - An activity for students to calculate the time needed to travel (incorporates algebraic representation and uses the formula T = D/V).
• "Road Trip! Symboles et géographie" - An activity on reading symbols and the universal nature of symbols.
• "Symboles universels: Symboles et la cartographie" - An activity on creating universally-known symbols for universally-known concepts.
• "Système de coordonnées: Comment lire un atlas?" - An activity on using the coordinate system to find locations on a map.
• A world map is provided with a coordinate grid layered through it for these activities.
• Answer keys for all activities here!
• A final project explanation along with success criteria.
• A checklist and rubric are provided for the final project.

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Young Voices: Stories of Courage & Resilience in Conflict & Adversity

64 pages

Grade 5 to 8

All stories also available individually

Discover the resilience and hope of youth with our collection of eight short stories for grades 5 to 8, each set against the backdrop of global conflict and adversity. These narratives, ranging from a diary in the ruins of Gaza to unexpected friendships in Kashmir, offer a window into the impact of war on young lives. They capture the essence of innocence and the unyielding human spirit, providing a poignant exploration of loss, tradition, and the strength found in family and friendship bonds amidst turmoil.

Our carefully curated anthology spans from the streets of Sarajevo to the tense borders of East Ukraine and beyond, bringing to light the often-overlooked experiences of children in war-torn environments. These authentic tales not only confront the harsh realities of violence but also weave threads of hope, suggesting paths toward healing and peace. This collection is a profound reminder of our shared humanity and the vital importance of nurturing and listening to the world's youth, who carry the promise of a brighter, more united future.

Each story comes with a set of probing and thought-provoking questions.

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Stories

Iqbal & Yasmin: A Kashmiri Story

● A Kashmiri boy starts a cricket league to bring together youth from opposing

sides and provide hope in the midst of conflict.

Mykhala & Daniela: Slava Ukraini

● Two girls driven from their homes in Ukraine find friendship and purpose in

creating a bird sanctuary, becoming symbols of resilience and peace.

Kiribati: Rising Tides, Resilient Hearts

● Two girls from the island nation of Kiribati find strength in their bond as their

community is forced to leave their sinking homeland.

Irene’s Steps: A Story from the Troubles in Northern Ireland

● An unlikely friendship between a Catholic girl and a Protestant boy in Northern

Ireland during the Troubles helps bridge divides through their school project

sharing personal stories.

Beyond the Horizon: A Mexican Tale

● Four friends from Mexico undertake the perilous journey across the border,

driven by hopes for a better future.

Echoes of Hope: The Children of Sarajevo

● Children create an oasis of hope and resistance through education and art during the Siege of Sarajevo.

Gaza Diary: Shadows of Hope

● A young girl in Gaza chronicles her family's daily struggles for survival and

glimpses of hope amidst the cycles of war devastating her community.

The Day the World Changed: 9/11

● Two NYC teenagers find purpose helping their community cope with the

aftermath of 9/11, gaining resilience amidst tragedy.

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General Learning Objectives for Deep by Design Stories

Understanding Conflict: The material offers insights into the dynamics of territorial conflicts and their ramifications for those caught in the crossfire.

Effects of War or Conflict on Youth: The content underlines the deep-seated impact of hostilities on the mental and physical health of children and adolescents.

Resilience and Hope: Through character experiences, the narrative highlights the

human capacity for endurance and the quest for collective healing amidst adversity.

Cultural Insight: The text provides a window into the complexities of a region's culture and the intense obstacles its inhabitants endure.

Human Rights: The narrative serves as a primer for dialogues concerning the

safeguarding of civilians and the enforcement of human rights in times of strife.

Peacebuilding: The book promotes an investigation into the adoption of nonviolent strategies for mitigating disputes and fostering reconciliation at the community level.

A biography writing unit about the life of legendary military commander of the Mongol Empire, Genghis Khan. The NO PREP unit has been split into four separate lessons and is perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade.

Included in this PDF printable resource:

• Three fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphs
• Writing templates for four draft paragraphs
• Two prompt sheets for students to write their introduction and conclusion
• A template for students to write up their neat biography text
• A crossword puzzle & wordsearch activity

If you would like to add another lesson, download the Genghis Khan Close Reading Activity. This would give the students more background knowledge before they start writing the biography.

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• Creative writing sessions
• Assessment practice
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The first lesson is interactive and involves students cutting out facts, and then sorting these facts into paragraphs. In the second lesson the students need to use these facts to write four paragraphs. Then, in the third lesson children need to choose the most important facts and include these in an introduction; after this they need to answer several questions on a prompt sheet before writing up their conclusion. In the final lesson students need to check their draft paragraphs for mistakes before writing up their work on to a neat copy on the template provided.

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