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8th grade british history resources for Google Apps
Boston Massacre Causes of the American Revolution Bias Primary Source Activity
In this Boston Massacre lesson and primary source activity, students examine a variety of primary source documents to recognize bias in the Boston Massacre and answer the question "What really happened the night of March 5, 1770?"Students will begin with an analysis of 2 popular images of the event, comparing the similarities and differences of both images with included questions. Students will then read two primary accounts of the event - one from a Boston newspaper on the morning of March 6th
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6th - 9th
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Magna Carta Reading Worksheet Activity for Middle Ages & Medieval Europe
This is a simple reading and worksheet on England's Magna Carta. It includes details on King John, England's barons, and why the Magna Carta was signed.After the reading, students complete a 1 page set of Common Core-aligned reading questions to help gauge their understanding of the reading. An answer key for this is included for your convenience.This download also includes both printable and Google Docs versions of the activity! If you're in a paperless classroom or just want to integrate more
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6th - 10th
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Causes of American Revolution Primary Sources | Stamp Act, Quartering Act
In this American Revolution primary source activities set, students will closely analyze several primary sources that led to the American Revolutionary War. Each primary source is an excerpt from an early event that caused America's war for Independence.Students will read selections from:- the Stamp Act- the Stamp Act Congress- Responses from local businesses in regard to the Stamp Act- the Declaratory Act- the Coercive Acts (the Intolerable Acts)- the Quartering Act- the Townshen
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5th - 8th
American Revolution Heroes 10 African American and Women Heroes in Revolution
In this American Revolution Heroes activity, students learn about the experiences of 10 women and African-Americans who were essential to the American Revolution and to American History. Often forgotten, women and African Americans played essential roles in helping the 13 Colonies gain independence. Students will navigate the room to investigate the achievements and heroism of 10 Americans whom everyone should learn about, including James Forten, Salem Poor, Phillis Wheatley, the First Rhode
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5th - 8th
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American Revolution Battle Project | 7 Key Events from Revolutionary War
In the American Revolution Battles Student Project, 7 events are broken up and each is assigned to a student group (4 students per group are ideal). Students will conduct basic research, and create a small presentation to the class, to showcase the event.The events that students will research are:The Battle of Bunker HillThe Battle of TrentonThe Battle of CharlestonThe Battle of Long IslandThe Battle of SaratogaThe Battle of YorktownThe Winter at Valley Forge (I know, I know! It's not a battl
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5th - 8th
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American Revolution Digital Breakout | Revolutionary War Escape Room
Get your students excited about the AMERICAN REVOLUTION with this digital breakout! This breakout is purely digital, no kits necessary! Works through Google Forms! Did I mention that this breakout is editable?!? Use as is, add, or subtract questions and then post the link through Google Classroom, a class webpage, or as a bit.ly and you're ready to go! All answers can be found beneath the "Short Answer" block of each question in what's known as the "response validation".Learn how my breakouts wo
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4th - 8th
English Civil War, Glorious Revolution, & Limiting the Monarchy Lesson
This English Civil War lesson includes a PowerPoint, video, and guided notes on the period of English history after the death of Queen Elizabeth I through the reign of William and Mary. The PowerPoint (and included Google Slides option) feature simple, visually engaging slides on each ruler and their struggles with Parliament are highlighted. It includes slides on James ICharles ICharles IIOliver Cromwellthe Commonwealth periodCharles IIJames IIWilliam & MaryThere's also a warm up and exit t
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5th - 10th
Also included in: World History PowerPoint Bundle Part 2: Classical Asia - Enlightenment
The United Kingdom (country study)
Let’s get to know the United Kingdom! This worksheet includes 22 pages with a great variety of activities and exercises about the United Kingdom. The materials have informative exercises about the things that the United Kingdom is famous for, such as the Royal Family, the Big Ben, the British Empire, Foot Guards, and many other things! Crosswords, word searches, puzzles and other kinds of activities are included to make it a fun and interesting class. GOOGLE SLIDES AND FILLABLE PDF VERSIONS IN
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Europe (Country Studies Bundle)
American Revolution Activity | Patriot, Loyalist, or Neutral?
This American Revolution Patriot, Loyalist, or Neutral activity is best used after students have already been introduced to Patriots, Loyalists, and Neutrals in the buildup to the Revolutionary War. Here, students are presented with 7 different scenarios of people living in the American Colonies - and it is their job to uncover what position they would take, either a Patriot, a Loyalist, or if they would remain Neutral. Each scenario asks students to explain their reasoning as to why they chose
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5th - 8th
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Imperialism Opium War Primary Source Letter to Queen Victoria
This excellent primary source analysis resource for an Imperialism unit features a letter written by a Chinese Commissioner begging England to stop the opium trade. The primary source is excerpted so that students can focus on the key elements of his argument. In the letter, Commissioner Lin appeals to Queen Victoria to stop the opium trade that eventually leads to the Opium War in 1839.After reading the letter, there are 7 multiple choice questions to check students reading comprehension and 3
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7th - 11th
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King Henry VIII & His Life and Times! Students investigate this polarizing King!
King Henry VIII & His Life and Times! Students investigate this polarizing King!In this fun and challenging King Henry VIII lesson, students become historians, poets, and interviewers with the life and times of King Henry VIII! Students are engaged in 3 different ways, with 3 different activities, on King Henry's life. ☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my Renaissance activities unit located here bundle!Students first become historians as they recap the
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5th - 8th
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British Literature Body Biography Project Bundle
British Literature Body Biography Project Bundle for Print and Digital is filled with a unique characterization activity for the timeless and sentimental titles you find in a British Literature high school English classroom. Your students will find plenty of opportunities for creativity during their British Literature adventures. Teachers and students will experience the unique approach of using a collaborative poster, your unit study, textual evidence, research, and the body biography project!
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4th - 12th
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William Shakespeare Collection Body Biography Project Bundle
William Shakespeare Collection Body Biography Project Bundle for Print and Digital is filled with a unique characterization activity for the timeless and sentimental titles you find in a William Shakespeare Literature high school English classroom. Your students will find plenty of opportunities for creativity during their British Literature adventures. Teachers and students will experience the unique approach of using a collaborative poster, your unit study, textual evidence, research, and the
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8th - 12th
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British Imperialism in India | The Raj, Sepoy Mutiny, Salt March | 2 Activities!
British Imperialism in India | The Raj, Sepoy Mutiny, Salt March | 2 Activities for Distance Learning!In this effective resource on British imperialism in India, you receive 2 activities to teach the history of British influence and Indian independence. First. you receive an informational text and student questions set that details the history of British imperialism in India. Beginning with James I, students learn the "how and why" Great Britain became interested in India, the phrase "the sun ne
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8th - 11th
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World History | Protestant & Counter-Reformation | Document Based Activity
This 17 page activity packet (2 VERSIONS to meet the needs of your students) contains everything your students need to complete a Document Based Activity (using primary sources/secondary sources) on how the Catholic Church fought back against the Protestant Reformation (Counter-Reformation). Students will read primary/secondary documents that introduce them to the ideas of the 95 Theses, Council of Trent, Inquisition, the Society of Jesus/Jesuits and the Index of Prohibited Books and More!Studen
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Jamestown Close Reading Activity | Virginia Company, John Rolfe, Pocahantas
In this reading on Jamestown, students learn the background of the colony, the Virginia Company, Pocahantas, the Powhatan tribe, John Rolfe, John Smith, the discovery of tobacco, and King James I of England. After reading, students answer several guided questions regarding its history and impact. This product is also 1:1 Google compatible -- just share through Google or assign via Google Classroom!Be sure to follow the History with Mr E Facebook page, and don't forget to signup for the Social
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5th - 8th
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Feudal System Unit for Special Education PRINT AND DIGITAL
This unit on the feudal system contains 160 pages and 42 google slides of material specifically designed for students with special learning needs, especially autism. This unit addresses the main points relating to this land-based economy from the middle ages in a simplified but rigorous way for students with diverse learning needs to make meaningful and authentic connections to the material. There are many opportunities for students to engage in repeated information on the learning about kings,
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8th - 10th
Also included in: European History 1300-1991 for Special Education 30 weeks 12 Units
Victorian England Historical Information Print & Digital
Help your students learn more about life in Victorian England with these two engaging learning stations activities. Included are both print and digital versions to support distance learning. Your students will learn about life in Victorian London and about Victorian Workhouses.This stations activity is a great starting point for introducing Victorian literature. You can use the two sets of stations together or separately.The print version allows your students to get up and out of their seats add
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7th - 10th
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Industrial Revolution | Invention Group Project | Commercial | Print & Digital
Your students will LOVE this entertaining project. Students will work in groups to create a commercial and advertisement for an important invention of the Industrial Revolution. To assess students’ knowledge they are to write a 5-paragraph essay about the impact of the inventions on society. All necessary items included! Both Print & Digital (Google drive) versions included! Perfect for Distance Learning."The students loved doing this activity. They were so creative!" AngelaThis purchase in
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7th - 11th
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Also included in: INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION | BUNDLE | World History | Print & Digital | 9-12
BRITISH IMPERIALISM in INDIA - editable Presentation - Notes - Print & Digital
The purchase includes an engaging 25-slide editable presentation lecture that reviews the causes and effects of British Imperialism in India in the mid-1800s and the Sepoy Mutiny. Students complete a creative lecture-notes template. Both Print & Digital (Google drive) versions are included!Buyer Feedback:Great lesson and I loved the Venn diagram at the end that made them think!This presentation includes; pictures, maps, a quick-write political cartoon analysis quote analysis, and a double-bu
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7th - 10th
Causes of American Revolution DIGITAL Notebook Activity | Digital Ready
In this American Revolution digital interactive notebook, you receive 18 pages of activities to teach the birth of the United States, the Revolutionary period, and the Causes of the Revolutionary War. This resource teaches the birth of the United States during the Revolutionary Period in a 100% digital format. This notebook begins with introducing the revolutionary thought established by the Enlightenment Period (John Locke, Rousseau, Voltaire, Montesquieu), then guides students through the bu
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5th - 8th
Imperialism Application Activity With Avatar (the movie)
Imperialism Concept Application Activity With AvatarAre your kids struggling with the application of imperialism/colonization? The easiest way to get them to understand imperialism (after teaching) is to watch the movie Avatar! I look forward to this unit every year because it is truly my favorite SS unit and I get the most "ah ha" moments out of my kids! Application is hard, especially with a unit like imperialism. And as a result, my students ALWAYS ask, why should I care about something t
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: World History Interactive Notebook Bundle!
Paul Revere's Midnight Ride Guided Notes Activity for Causes of Revolution
In this Paul Revere's Midnight Ride lesson, students engage in an image analysis regarding this famous ride and complete guided notes on the hour-by-hour breakdown of the famous ride. This lesson delves into the actual ride itself, focusing on what Paul Revere does along his adventure, where he stops, and where truth meets fiction. The included Prezi presentation follows -step by step - what Paul Revere did on this ride. Students will follow the included timeline and record essential details
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5th - 8th
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French and Indian War Secret Message Activity for Google Sheets™
Have some digital fun with this French and Indian War Secret Message Activity for Google Sheets™. Students will read a non-fiction passage and answer questions. Correct answers will begin to reveal the secret message! Great self-checking reading comprehension activity for distance learning or computer day.Topics include: French and Indian War, George Washington, William Pitt, Fort Necessity and Fort DuquesneWhat’s Included?✔️ 2 Page Reading Passage✔️ 16 Questions✔️ Teacher Directions✔️ Student D
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4th - 8th
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