335 results
Free european history lessons
The Cold War In a Nutshell; Berlin Wall, Iron Curtain, Space Race, Brinksmanship
The Cold War in a Nutshell: From the creation of the USSR to Boris Yeltsin, this 5-page student packet clearly defines each facet of the rivalry between East and West. Topics included:Lenin and Stalinthe 15 Soviet Republicsdefinitions of communism and capitalism the nuclear arms raceChinathe Iron CurtainNATOthe Warsaw Pactthe Brezhnev Doctrinethe Berlin Wallthe Korean Warthe Vietnam Warthe Space Racethe Hungarian Revolutionthe Cuban Missile CrisisGorbachevPerestroika and Glasnostthe collapse of
Subjects:
Grades:
9th - 12th
Types:
The Factory System
NOW WITH LINKS TO A GOOGLE CLASSROOM PRODUCT FOR CLASSROOM SUBMISSIONS!This one page reading plus one page of questions summarizes the development of the Factory System in Britain and how it revolutionized production at the expense of the workers during the Industrial Revolution. It is designed for middle school or high school students. The reading is visually appealing and broken into chunks. It can be used for classwork, homework, research or as a platform for projects. Questions are content b
Grades:
6th - 12th
Types:
Early European Explorers-1492-1503
Christopher Columbus, John Cabot, Pedro Avares Cabral, and Amerigo Vespucci: These were the first European explorers to the Caribbean, Canada, and South America. Each 'stand alone' page is designed to de-mystify the time period while tying it all together. This includes the 'why' of Europe's sudden quest for exploration. The violence of the empires involved are avoided for the sake of the younger student, yet facts are not glossed over. The short time period covered is perfect as a 'jump off' mi
Grades:
4th - 7th
Types:
MEDIEVAL PAGES AND SQUIRES - Reading Passages & Activities
This product contains 2 one-page reading passages covering Medieval Pages and Squires; the Melee and Joust. Classroom and enrichment activities keep students engaged as they learn. Great for use by substitute teachers, or for homeschooling or co-ops! Around the age of six or seven, a young boy training to be knight was sent to the estate of a wealthy lord to be a page and to learn how to ride, fight, hunt and behave. This lesson plan covers the life and training of a page and squire. READI
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Industrial Revolution: Inventions and Innovations Graphic Organizer
This graphic organizer is an easy one day activity for students to work on in class. Students can work alone or with a partner to make discoveries using the internet about where certain inventions came come, who created it, and has it evolved into something we use in our modern society. It would be a good idea to start out class by getting the students to talk about their favorite technology, gadget, or product. Once they share out a few ideas, the discussion can move towards the origin of that
Grades:
6th - 12th
The Scientific Revolution LESSON BUNDLE
Lesson #1 of 5 in the Age of Reason & Revolution Unit12 slide PowerPoint presentation based lesson covering:- Review of the Middle Ages and major changes that helped lead to the Scientific Revolution- Important scientist and discoveries that regularly appear on the NYS Global Regents Exam- The development of a scientific method based on observations and experimentation- Long reaching effects of the Scientific Revolution and connection to the Enlightenment movementPower point includes:- Impor
Grades:
6th - 11th
No Prep Activities: Around the World: Cultural Appreciation: France
This is a no-prep digital download lesson plan and activities. In our family, international travel is not in the budget so we have cultural night at least once a month. This is meant to be a fun introduction of France to Pre-k to 4th graders. Experience French culture and learn about France from home. What will you get? An instantly downloadable, no-prep PDF. This PDF includes a lesson plan and 9 activities to introduce your kids to another culture. I do recommend planning to do this on a ni
Grades:
K - 4th
Types:
IRELAND: Snapshots of Ireland
Introduce your students to the land of shamrocks, leprechauns, and the Blarney Stone with Snapshots of Ireland. Like all books in the Snapshots of the World series, Snapshots of Ireland includes a world map showing the country’s location, the national flag, cultural symbols and landmarks, common phrases in the national language, a crossword puzzle comprehension review, and original illustrations suitable for coloring. Irish Gaelic Words and Phrases: (includes phonetic pronunciations)Cad is ainm
Grades:
1st - 5th
Types:
Also included in: DISCOVERING COUNTRIES AND CULTURES AROUND THE WORLD GROWING BUNDLE
Scientific Revolution Lesson Plan: Galileo on Trial Role-Play
This is a complete lesson plan that covers the main issues of the Scientific Revolution by having the students role-play as various scientists or Church officials during Galileo's trial.This lesson includes a set-up powerpoint, articles to give to each student to help them prepare their presentations about each character, and a chart with an answers powerpoint so that students will also have a set of notes to have over the material.During this lesson, students will role-play as Galileo Galilee,
Subjects:
Grades:
9th - 12th
Medieval Times Free Curriculum Binder Covers, Spines, Tabs, Dividers
Organize your Medieval Times Curriculum! This free binder resource is designed to be used with StudentSavvy's Medieval Times Complete Curriculum.This download includes binder covers, spines, tabs, section dividers, and a sample pacing guide! Editable Files also included. You can organize your curriculum in 2 ways! -By separate individual subject/topic binders (ex: Early Middle Ages, West Africa, Feudal Japan, etc.), which includes section dividers of resource type (Ex: Reading Passages, Interac
Grades:
5th - 9th
Types:
Reformation, Scientific Revolution, Discovery, and Enlightenment Unit
This unit covers the time period including Reformation, Scientific Revolution, Age of Discovery, and the Enlightenment. I use this unit for my 10th grade World History but could be easily adapted to meet the needs of any grade 7-12. The digital download includes 4 PowerPoints for notes, multiple assignments, Primary Document analysis, a large project, and a teacher's guide to explain all of the material. This download includes all of the information necessary to implement a 13-14 day unit on Ref
Grades:
6th - 12th
Joan of Arc / 100 Years War Powerpoint
This is a short powerpoint covering Joan of Arc and the Hundred Years War. It was designed to be used in a lesson on the decline of feudalism, but it also briefly discusses developments in military technology and political organization in Europe at this time. It's a .pptx file.
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 12th
The American Revolution - The Intolerable Acts Complete Lesson
Click here for a video preview of the complete unit and an introduction to our company!
Try the first lesson free for a limited time!
This product includes all of the materials necessary to teach a lesson about the Intolerable Acts and their impact on the American Revolution. These materials were designed by our expert staff to fit one night of homework (or about 30 minutes of previous class time) followed by one period of instruction. Materials include:
- A fully editable PowerPoint present
Grades:
7th - 12th
The Enigma Machine
In the Enigma Machine lesson, students will learn the intricacies of cryptography used in World War II to convey secret messages to soldiers in the field. Students will start by looking at a simple shift cipher and will create their own cipher wheel to send and receive encoded messages. Students will then learn about the German Enigma Machine and will run a web-based emulated version to better understand how it works. Finally, students will discover how the Allies broke the Enigma’s code in WWII
Grades:
7th - 9th
Nationalism in the 19th Century
This slide presentation is meant to introduce the concept of nationalism and its growth throughout the 19th century. The presentation begins by introducing the concept of nationalism with 'modern' day examples of how it can bring people together but also tear them apart. Using multiple maps, students will learn how Europe in the 19th century was politically and culturally/ethically divided and analyze how these differences brought some together while tearing other empires apart.Below each slide
Grades:
9th - 12th
The Scientific Revolution & the Enlightenment
Learn about the Scientific Revolution, the Enlightenment, and their lasting impact on Western culture, religion, and society.Required items:PrinterNotebook & pen/pencilAccess to the internet (including YouTube)Lesson overview:Review the videos and web articles, then using what you learned, answer the discussion questions. You'll notice there is not much room to write your answers: this is intentional because (1) it uses less ink, thus saving money, (2) it's more concise and cleaner to look a
Subjects:
Grades:
Homeschool
Types:
World History Middle Ages Video Timeline Comic Strip w/ Worksheet
This is a unique assignment that allows students to teach themselves while you sit back and watch. Students will watch a YouTube video that shows a timeline of the Middle Ages in Europe. As the video rolls, student will be matching/cutting and pasting to build their own timeline. Students will then use the video to answer content questions. Give it a try, it is fun!! Check out our other lessons at Change the Way You Teach. Emergency Lesson Plan Plague Silk Road Renaissance Fall of Rome
Grades:
7th - 11th
Types:
AP Human Geography State Shapes and Borders Project!!!
Having a hard time finding a unique way to teach state borders for AP Human Geography or World Geography? Try this neat activity where students try to figure out which European state is represented in a creative picture. After they figure it out, students will then analyze the borders and ethnicity of each nation. States are divided into several categories: Nation States, City States, Former Russian Republics and Multinational States. Check out my other items for AP Human Geography at my sto
Grades:
9th - 12th
Types:
Roman Introduction 1: The Founding of Rome
First of two well presented and active lessons introducing the Romans.Lesson episodes as follows:Numeracy/Liteacy/Historical thinking settler (I use these as a standard settler - works a treat once they’re in a routine).Context slide (I like to have a tiny bit of teacher talk - just to set the scene and link today's learning to what they’ve already done)Visual map activity - what do we already know? Think/Pair/ShareWriting comprehension taskCartoon creation and story sort.Group discussions of th
Grades:
6th - 12th
History of Valentine's Day
Like it or love it, Valentine's Day is one full of traditions and ceremonies. However, modern publishers continually reprint myths about the origins of the holiday. This mini-lesson highlights those myths and covers the actual historical elements that built the romantic holiday we love or hate today. This is a mini-lesson and can easily be completed in the first half (or less) of your class. Print the pages for students to read or simply present the information yourself. Very straightforward stu
Grades:
9th - 12th
Types:
Chaucer's Wife of Bath: Satire and Feminism
These are two lessons for students after reading Chaucer's Wife of Bath's tale and prologue. One focuses on the story as a piece of satire, where students choose a side to research and present "Is Chaucer using satire to criticize how women are treated in society or rather to criticize the way women behave in society, keeping in mind the social norms expected of them?"The second assignment uses the same articles, gives an overview of feminist critique and asks students to create an essay: "Now,
Subjects:
Grades:
10th - 12th, Higher Education
World War 2 Lesson Plan | The Holocaust
This FREE one-day World War 2 lesson plan covers the Holocaust that took place in Nazi-held Europe during WW2, including major events that led to it, and the global response afterward. It is intended to be ready-to-use for any teacher regardless of their prior experience with the content. This lesson is typically done during a 50min class period, though it can easily be lengthened to two class periods or shortened for time purposes. Important:1. This is a free product because all students need t
Subjects:
Grades:
7th - 12th
Types:
CCSS:
Also included in: World War 2 Unit | 12-Day Bundle: Lessons, Review Activity, Test
Women in the Early Industrial Revolution in Social Studies
A study of women's labor during the early Industrial Revolution. using the song "The Jute Mill" song. Students will enjoy learning about how women played a role in the Industrial Revolution.Check out more resources created by Geography & Math Made EasyCONTINENTSNorth AmericaCentral & South AmericaEuropeAsiaAfricaAustraliaSKILLSGeography Concepts & SkillsMap & Map QuizzesCONCEPTSCultural & Religious StudiesGovernmentEconomicsAncient CivilizationEnvironmental, Cultural, and Hu
Grades:
6th - 8th
Types:
Also included in: Bundle for T. Wilson (25 Geography Lessons)
Ancient Rome: Timeline of Ancient Rome - BONUS WORKSHEETS
This FREE worksheet includes 1 page from our Ancient Rome resource.This Timeline worksheet gives a breakdown of key events that happened during Ancient Rome. This worksheet can be used on its own, or paired with the individual resource. And the best part is, it's FREE.About the full resource, Ancient Rome:This thematic unit will teach students about the powerful civilization of Ancient Rome and the many influences they have had on our modern world. The unit starts off with core teaching lessons
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 6th
Types:
Showing 1-24 of 335 results
Find European History resources | TPT
Take your students on a journey through European history with TPT! If you’re an educator or parent looking for printable or digital resources to help your student learn about European history, we’ve got you covered. Whether you’re teaching about the Renaissance, the Age of Exploration, or the World Wars, there are plenty of high-quality TPT resources at your fingertips to teach European history to your students.
European history activities to try
Here are a few examples of the different types of activities and lessons you can find on TPT to help teach students about European history:
Centers & Stations
Through the use of centers, students can collaborate and discuss topics and content they examine for various eras in European history. For example, you could have students navigate through a handful of centers or stations to help them learn about different elements of the Renaissance period, including influential cities, leaders, and artists. Or, to help them learn about the key figures and milestones of the French Revolution.
Map Making
With map-making activities you can not only teach students about European history, but also incorporate geography into your lessons. As they label and color maps, students can learn about important places in Europe and how European countries have expanded (and fallen) over time. For example, you could have students make maps of Europe before and after World War I to identify how the conflict impacted Europe.
Primary Source Analysis
One of the best ways to learn about European history is through historical documents, letters, diaries, art, and literature. Encourage students to use these firsthand accounts to gain a deeper understanding about European people and events. For instance, you can have students read excerpts from the works of Enlightenment philosophers — like Mary Wollstonecraft — and how they contributed to the political thinking of the time.
Research Projects
Have students research and present on a specific topic of European history, like the Age of Exploration. For example, ask students to choose a famous European Explorer to research, and have them write a short biography of that person or create a short video or presentation about their achievements and legacy.
Frequently asked questions for teaching European history
What is taught in European history?
In European history courses, students are taught about the cultural, economic, political, and social milestones that shaped Europe from the Middle Ages until the present.
What types of European History resources are available on TPT?
There are many different types of European history resources sold by Sellers on TPT — from interactive notebooks to gallery walks.
How do I find European history resources on TPT?
Educators can save time preparing European history lessons with resources created by experienced teachers. Simply start a search for European history resources on the TPT marketplace, and filter by grade level, price, and/or resource type to find materials that've been proven to work in classrooms like yours. No matter what you’re teaching, there are plenty of lessons and activities sold by Sellers on TPT that are tailored to meet your students' skill levels.
TPT is the largest marketplace for PreK-12 resources, powered by a community of educators.
IXL family of brands