Less than $5 World History Activities (by date, oldest first)

This word sleuth will provide your students/children with a fun journey through Greek Mythology with key vocabulary words. It can be done in class, centers, or as a fun homework assignment.

Word sleuth is in PPTX format along with the answer key.

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In this lesson, students learn interesting facts about the invention of television as they complete several projects including a WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) to answer questions about the topic.    A complete answer key is provided for the WebQuest for easy grading, along with resources for both teachers and students.  The student questions are included in both a print version and a digital (editable) version to make it easy for students to complete the lesson digitally or on paper.  Also included with this lesson is an editable acrostic puzzle that can be printed for students or completed on the computer (file provided in MS Word which can be opened in Google Docs if you prefer).  It includes two versions of the puzzle for differentiation and an answer key, which is perfect for early finishers or as a part of the lesson. 

This lesson is intended to be an introduction to the topic and was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in high school as well.  This lesson could be used in a history or technology class and is also a great lesson to leave for a substitute teacher!

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

Files included:

• Teacher & Student Resources
• The Invention of Television WebQuest Activity (print and editable digital files included)
• The Invention of Television WebQuest Answer Key
• Acrostic Puzzle – The Invention of Television, includes two versions for differentiation and an answer key)

Approximate Lesson Duration:

• WebQuest - 1 (50 minute) class period
• Acrostic Puzzle – 30 minutes

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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.

Looking for a fun and educational way to introduce your students to global cultures? Our Traditional Costumes Coloring Pages are the perfect resource! These pages feature detailed illustrations of traditional costumes from around the world, offering a creative way to learn about diverse cultures.

• Global Representation: Includes costumes from American, Indian, Mexican, Korean, Argentine, Indonesian, Turkish, Swedish, Nepali, and Russian cultures.
• Engaging and Educational: Perfect for enhancing cultural awareness through art.
• Versatile Use: Ideal for classroom activities, homeschool, or at-home learning.

These coloring pages are a fantastic way to celebrate diversity and spark curiosity about the world’s rich cultural heritage!

IN ADDITION, this resource includes a helpful tip sheet about "Child Development and Play Activities." Through this resource, parents will gain practical insights into how different types of play contribute to their child's overall development. The information sheet provides simple and engaging ideas for fostering cognitive, physical, social, and emotional growth through play. By incorporating these activities, young learners can develop essential skills while enjoying the fun and creativity that play brings to their everyday lives.

Learn about world explorers, the supplies they brought on their ships, and the life of cabin boys. Great for Columbus Day - to use during your discussions about Columbus and other explorers. Includes:

• Two-Page Activity Set – with Columbus crossword, Cabin boy (grummet) crossword, mini-word search, famous explorers match-up and trans-oceanic maze.
• Word Search Puzzle – Reinforces 40 vocabulary words from the Activity Set.

Concepts Explored: exploring | explorers | world exploration | Columbus | Christopher Columbus | Columbus Day | age of exploration | Leif Erikson | Marco Polo | Nina | Pinta | Santa Maria | discover | discovery

Explorers from Europe set out with a range of goals as they crossed the Atlantic and encountered a new continent and its people. Your students will enjoy exploring this history with this puzzle pack. Includes:

• Two-Page Activity Set – with themed crossword, mini word search, maze, pop quiz and color-in puzzle
• Vocabulary Word Search Puzzle – reinforces 40 vocabulary words and names used in the Activity Set
• Famous Explorers Word Search – creatively combines the Who, Where, Why and How of famous explorations with a large word search puzzle

Topics Explored: exploring | explorers | world exploration | Columbus | Christopher Columbus | Columbus Day | Native Americans | Magellan | Ponce de Leon | Cortes | Champlain

This product includes:

• A Two-Page Activity Set (with its several themed puzzles) that discusses the changes that occurred in the Americas and in Europe following the voyages of Christopher Columbus.

• A Word Search Puzzle that reinforces dozens of vocabulary words that appear throughout the activity set.

Keywords: Christopher Columbus | explorers | Columbus Day | Atlantic | Americas | horses | New World | Old World | exploring | America | ship | world exploration | imports | exports | native american words

Fill in this Crossword Puzzle with cool stuff about famous explorers, including the tools they use and how they navigate the world.

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Keywords: Christopher Columbus | Columbus | Amerigo Vespucci | Leif Ericson | Leif Erikson | exploration | discovery | compass | caravel | tradewinds

This set commemorates the 100th anniversary of World War I. It includes: Two-Page Activity Set – Teaches a brief history of World War I and how different types of animals helped soldiers. Word Search Puzzle – Reinforces dozens of vocabulary words used throughout the Two-Page Activity Set. How WWI Changed Europe – Maps of Europe before and after the war show the dramatic changes in countries and borders that resulted (Before map courtesy of Wikipedia Commons). Keywords: World War I | WWI | World War One | War to End All Wars | Allies | Allied Powers | Central Powers | wars | Europe | Germany | Russia | Franz Ferdinand | Serbia | U-boats | British | Ottoman Empire | France | Flanders Fields | Winnie the Pooh | Red Cross

Learn about Christopher Columbus, his ships, his travels, and synonyms for the words 'explore' and 'explorer' with this Two-Page Activity Set! Use this in discussions about explorers of the past with your students.

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Keywords: Columbus | Christopher Columbus | explorers | Columbus Day | Nina | Pinta | Santa Maria | Queen Isabella | Spain | Genoa | Atlantic

The United Nations and its work around the world is well-regarded. Pack includes:

• The United Nations Activity Set: crossword about the founding of the UN, its mission and activities; matchup and crossword about how translation and communication are achieved across nations; color-in about the UN's overarching mission.
• UN Words to Know Word Search Puzzle: 40 words and terms that reinforce vocabulary used in the Activity Set.
• FREE Bonus – UN Countries & Continents Puzzle: Children are challenged to (a) find the name of UN member countries in a word search puzzle and (b) determine of which continent these members are a part.

Teach about explorers of the world, the air, space, and seas with this activity page. Great for Columbus Day - to use during your discussions about exploration. Includes:

• Two-Page Activity Set – with historical explorers crossword, explorers of air and space mini-crossword, sea searchers mini-crossword, and risk-takers color-in.
• Word Search Puzzle – Reinforces 40 vocabulary words from the Activity Set.

Concepts Explored: exploring | explorers | world exploration | Columbus | Christopher Columbus | Columbus Day | age of exploration | Leif Erikson | Marco Polo | air and space | Jacques Cousteau | Robert Ballard | Steven Hawking | Neil Armstrong | Wright Brothers

Learn about the ship's crew and parts of a ship with these puzzling bookmarks. Do the crossword puzzle and word search, then cut out the bookmarks and use them in your favorite book! Great for Columbus Day.

Keywords: exploring | explorers | world exploration | age of exploration | discover | discovery | ship | wooden ships

The town of Jamestown, Virginia, was formed over 400 years ago –

the first permanent English colony in North America – located where people of the

Powhatan tribe (among the First People) were already living. This word search puzzle offers 40 vocabulary words that relate to this important time in history.

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Vocabulary Words:

canoes capital Chief Powhatan colonists corn crops disappearance England fish fort governor hickory history hominy hunting illness indentured servants Indian Jamestown John Rolfe John Smith King James I longhouse moccasin muskrat opossum peace persimmon Pocahontas poison raccoon rebels starvation tobacco tomahawk tribe truce Virginia Williamsburg yehakins

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The first steps the U.S. took into space began with a competition with the Soviet Union (known as Russia today). This competitive spirit pushed the U.S. to put the first humans on the Moon.

This crossword teaches children about this fascinating period in history. It is a sample from our amazing collection of NASA and Space Exploration bundles. Click to explore them:

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World travel! Enjoy this world travel-themed "challenge" crossword puzzle, which will excite children about the many interesting places and wonders around the world.

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Among the cool places highlighted in this challenge puzzle are: Mount Everest, the Pyramids, Easter Island, the Eiffel Tower, Angkor Wat, Mount Rushmore, Stonehenge and the Taj Mahal. There are 20 locations/sites in all.

SAVE – This crossword is included larger Trips Travel Transportation Puzzle Set

Concepts Explored: world | adventure | travel | antiquities | destinations | culture | transportation

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

A no prep activity for middle/high school students that is an introduction on the what's conscription, and basic arguments for and against it in Australia during World War One and a brief introduction to sources. (Does require internet access)

This activity introduces the main concept and arguments for and against the conscription debate. The students work to identify sources and which side of the debate they support. There are linked free online sources to support the student research.

This no prep printable activity for middle/high school grade students studying Australia world war one Extended answer activity

Student preforms to support students to write analytical answer to historical questions. They are provided with an example and then required to write their own answer with guidance.

Step into the world of medieval castles with this no prep fun and educational word search and cloze activity! Perfect for middle school history classes, this resource helps students learn and reinforce key vocabulary related to castles while developing their comprehension and writing skills. Whether you're introducing a unit on medieval history or looking for an engaging review activity, this resource is sure to captivate your students' interest.

What’s Inside:

• Word Search Puzzle: A visually appealing word search that challenges students to find essential castle-related terms such as "battlement," "drawbridge," "knight," and more.
• Cloze Activity: A thoughtfully designed fill-in-the-blank activity that helps students apply their knowledge of castle vocabulary in context. Students complete a short passage describing life in a medieval castle using the terms from the word search.
• Solution Key: An easy-to-use answer key for both the word search and cloze activity, making grading quick and straightforward.

Why You’ll Love This Resource:

• Engaging & Educational: Combines the fun of a word search with the educational value of a cloze activity to reinforce key concepts about medieval castles.
• Vocabulary Building: Helps students develop a strong understanding of important historical terms and how they relate to the structure and life within a medieval castle.
• Versatile Use: Perfect for use as a warm-up, review activity, homework assignment, or even as a quick assessment tool.
• No Prep Needed: Simply print and go! This resource is ready to use in your classroom right away.

Perfect For:

• History teachers looking for an engaging and low-prep activity to support their lessons on medieval times.
• Students who need extra practice with vocabulary related to castles and medieval history.
• A quick, yet meaningful activity that complements any medieval history unit.

Standards Alignment: This resource aligns with history standards focused on understanding the characteristics and significance of medieval castles and the role they played in European history.

Common Core Outcomes (USA):

For Grades 6-8:

• Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 6-8: RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.5, RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.10

For Grades 9-12:

• Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 9-10 & 11-12: RH.9-10.1, RH.9-10.2, RH.11-12.1, RH.11-12.2, RH.9-10.4, RH.11-12.4, RH.9-10.7, RH.11-12.8, RH.9-10.10, RH.11-12.10

Australian History Curriculum Links:

• 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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