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European history lesson pdfs
Early European Explorers LINKtivity® - Age of Exploration Journeys
Upgrade your history lessons with our innovative LINKtivity® on Early European Explorers and the Age of Exploration! Say goodbye to the old textbook routine and give your students a unique, interactive, and multimedia learning experience they won't forget. Our easy-to-navigate LINKtivity® is perfect for any upper elementary classroom and requires minimal teacher prep - making it an ideal resource for substitute days too.This self-paced digital activity puts students in control of their learning
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3rd - 5th
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Imperialism Interactive Group Activity
This engaging cooperative learning experience will help your students understand the start of the Age of Imperialism.Small groups of students create different anonymous countries and must conquer "territory" - which are just items in your classroom. While the rules are the same for all students, the directions each group receives are different - resulting in an experience like how some countries could conquer so much territory, while others were unprepared for the land scramble.My classes alway
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7th - 10th
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The Explorers: An Age of Exploration Mini-Unit including 12 centers
No prep needed! Appropriate for grades 4-8. Very easily adaptable! This mini-unit on early explorers contains everything that you need, including three days worth of centers! See below for details of packet:
1. KWL Chart
2. Space Exploration Anticipatory Set (makes learning about the explorers from hundreds of years ago relevant!)
3. Fishbowl discussion questions
4. "First European Explorers" reading (Vikings)
5. Comprehension Questions
6. 2-3-1 assessment
7. Age of Exploration Reading
8. "Ex
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3rd - 8th
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World War One Lesson: M.A.I.N. Causes of WWI
Before we get to the actual war itself it is most important for students to understand how we got there. The four underlying causes of the war which we will be covering are Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism and Nationalism: which we will refer to as the M.A.I.N. causes of World War I. In this assignment one student will become an expert in one of the four M.A.I.N. causes, and instruct three other people in a group. By the end of it every student should have a comprehensive understanding of th
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9th - 12th
Middle Ages or Medieval Europe Unit Bundle of Lessons, Activities, Doodle Notes
This bundle includes all of my resources on the Middle Ages. It includes:Doodle Notes Set 1 for Early Middle Ages, print and digitalDoodle Notes Set 2 for Feudalism, print and digitalDoodle Notes Set 3 for the Medieval Church, print and digitalDoodle Notes Set 4 for Economic Change & Growth, print and digitalDoodle Notes Set 5 for Kings of England, print and digitalDoodle Notes Set 6 for Kings of France and Holy Roman Empire, print and digitalDoodle Notes Set 7 for the Crusades, print and di
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6th - 10th
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World History Mega Bundle of Unit Lessons, Activities, Maps, Doodle Notes & More
The World History Massive Bundle is a growing bundle of all of my World History products. It currently contains all of my engaging World History activities and products. This is not a complete bundle, but I am continually adding to it. As I add to this bundle, the price will increase. When you buy it, you will get all of the future additions to the pack for free. The price reflects that this is an INCOMPLETE BUNDLE with unit gaps.Click on the preview to see all of the products included in this m
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6th - 10th
Islam Map Worksheet | Google Classroom | Printable & Digital
This map lesson and assessment focuses on the rise and spread of Islam between 632CE and 750CE. Students will analyze how geography and trade played an important role in the spread of the Islamic Empire. A digital version is included for use in your Google Classroom. **This resource is part of the World History Map Activities Bundle. TEN map lessons and assessments are included at a 20% discount price! Click here to see all the resources in the bundle and take advantage of the HUGE savings.INCL
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â World History Map Activities Bundle | Google Classroom | Printable & Digital
AP European History / AP Euro - Full Curriculum Bundle - Google Drive!
The curriculum is a living bundle that includes Google Drive access with the download, including any other updates I may add throughout the year.This complete class curriculum is intended to best-prepare you and your students for passing the AP Test with the exact same model and approach I use. It has helped my students and I consistently achieve 90%+ passing rates, and I hope it can help some of you--especially those new to teaching AP!FIRST STEP: MAKE SURE TO DOWNLOAD AND USE THE GOOGLE DRIVE
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Renaissance Italy City States Map Activity | Google Classroom | Printable
Captivate all types of learners with a hands-on map lesson! This map lesson and assessment focuses on the Italian city-states during the Renaissance. A digital version is included for use in your Google Classroom. **This resource is part of the World History Map Activities Bundle. TEN map lessons and assessments are included at a 20% discount price! Click here to see all the resources in the bundle and take advantage of the HUGE savings.INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:Map Directions: The directions
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â World History Map Activities Bundle | Google Classroom | Printable & Digital
Ancient World History Unit Lessons Bundle #2 Ancient Greece - Medieval Europe
This bundle includes all of my products about Ancient Greece, Greek Gods, Ancient Rome, and Medieval Europe. **This product is a download from DropBox and Google Drive. When you buy this product your download from TpT will explain how to download the entire bundle from Dropbox and Google Drive.**Click on the following links to learn more about each included product:Ancient Greece Bundle Greek Gods Bundle{Bingo, Scavenger Hunt, Editable Quiz, Printables}Ancient Rome Activity BundleMiddle Ages Act
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6th - 9th
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Henri Matisse Shape Collage Art Lesson
Students will learn some facts about French artist, Henri Matisse, such as his use of wild color in paintings, and his geometric and free-form shape collages. Students will see examples of his work, types of shapes, and then will make their own shape collage. Check out these coordinating resources:Henri Matisse Poster France: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and FoodAdditional elementary art lessons geared for kindergarten through second grade:Piet Mondrian: An Art Lesson in Primary
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K - 4th
Athens vs. Sparta (Ancient Greece Lesson Plan)
This three-day lesson will help your students explore the Greek city-states of Athens and Sparta. With two accompanying articles about the city-states, students will gather information in a flipbook that will be a great addition to any ISN!
This lesson plan bundle includes:
-A detailed lesson plan
-"The Greek City-State Athens" article
-"The Greek City-State Sparta" article
-Athens vs. Sparta flipbook - can be used as a standalone activity or part of an ISN!
-Teacher's key
-Venn diagram
-Video
Grades:
6th - 10th
The Book Thief Movie Guide + Activities - Answer Key Included
This 10 page movie guide with handouts accompanies the film "The Book Thief (2013)". ★★ Check out the full preview! ★★This guide may also work well as a sub plan for your substitute teacher.PART 1 – Comprehension questions in chronological order. I have made two sets for differentiation. The multiple choice questions may also work well with ESL/ELL students. Answer keys included.37 questions requiring full sentence answers.37 multiple choice questions with 3 possible answers PART 2 - There are 5
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7th - 12th
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Feudalism Lesson Plan Bundle for Middle Ages or Medieval Europe Activity
This Feudalism resource bundle includes several engaging activities for you to use for a complete lesson plan on Feudalism and the Manor System in Europe. The bundle includes: Feudalism and the Manor System PowerPoint - this engaging presentation covers everything students need to know and also includes a Google Slides version, guided notes pages, and a flipped classroom videoA 1-page reading on Feudalism that explains key vocabulary terms (serf, fief, vassal, etc) and helps students understand
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7th - 10th
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Classical Greek Philosophers: Socrates, Plato, Aristotle
Prepare for lively class participation in this action-packed resource teaches about classical Greek Philosophy, particularly Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. It includes a summative reading, primary source excerpts, analysis and comprehension questions, vocabulary matching activity, and fun "Agora Dialogue" project. A detailed teacher answer key and lesson guide with extra optional discussion questions and activities is included (see Preview). Students LOVE getting to delve into timeless (and fie
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7th - 11th
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Absolute Monarch King Louis XIV's Daily Schedule Reading
Absolute Monarch King Louis XIV's Daily Schedule Reading
This excellent worksheet includes a reading about the hour-by-hour daily schedule of Louis XIV and what his day was like. From waking up surrounded by hundreds in his bedroom in the Palace of Versailles to retiring 12 hours later, the the Sun King led a highly structured life.
Before starting the reading, students complete a chart of their daily schedule (waking up, breakfast, school, etc) to compare to Louis'. This gives a great perspe
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5th - 10th
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European Union Simulation: Activity, Reading & Comprehension Guide!
Trying to explain the European Union to a middle school student can be difficult, I created an activity to get this vague concept to the middle school level! That's why I created a simulation that guides students through the benefits and difficulties that the EU faces!Whats included in the student led activity with reading, comprehension, and activity packet?1. Pre-content thinking: Benefits of a common back yard2. Reading: European Union Origins, Purpose, and the Euro!3. Worksheet: European Uni
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5th - 8th
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Persian Wars Reading, Worksheet, and Illustrated Timeline Activity
This resource begins with a clear and engaging 2 page reading on the First and Second Persian Wars. The reading discusses the causes of the Persian Wars; the Ionian Revolt; the roles of Athens, Sparta and other Greek city-states; the Battles of Marathon, Thermopylae, and Salamis; key leaders and strategies; and the overall significance and results of the Persian Wars including the creation of the Delian League.Students then complete a worksheet involving vocabulary terms and comprehension and op
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6th - 12th
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Viking Alphabet Norse Runes Learning Activity
Design a Viking Norse sword with runes as a rune master!These runes are Elder Futhark runes, an early alphabet of the Vikings or Norse people. The activity page features background information about Norse beliefs of how runes were magical and ways they were used historically. Students compose a message and translate it into the runic alphabet and decorate their sword with them. If students translate the title on their paper into English from the runes, it reads "Rune Master."You will notice some
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1st - 6th
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Black Plague: Rules for Slowing the Spread Lesson
This Black Death lesson plan is a great resource to compare the terrible plague of the Middle Ages with responses to COVID-19. The lesson features an amazing primary source from a Middle Ages doctor who developed an extensive list of rules to stop or slow the spread of the Bubonic Plague in his city. An introductory reading is included to start the lesson along with the list of rules that includes quarantining, social distancing, banning large gatherings and other methods that students should re
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7th - 10th
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World War 1 Battles Station Lesson or QR Code Project
This battles of WW1 lesson is a wonderfully engaging and thorough activity for your classes to learn about the most significant battles in the Great War. It features a variety of ways to use the resources and is perfect for differentiation. Your download features 7 one page readings on the most important battles of WWI. These can be used as stations around your room, given to students in groups, worked on individually at desks, or used digitally through the Google Doc.You can also use the QR cod
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7th - 10th
Imperialism in Africa - Leopold II and the Congo - Reading and Questions
Imperialism in Africa - Leopold II and the Congo - Reading and Questions - This 7 page resource details the role of Leopold II in the Congo as part of imperialism in Africa or the Scramble for Africa. It includes a one and a half page reading on the history and significance of King Leopold II and his brutal rule of the Congo Free State. The reading is concise and informative and will help your students to better understand the history of imperialism in Africa. As well, the resource includes a
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6th - 11th
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Charlemagne Primary Source Lesson
This primary source analysis lesson on Charlemagne is perfect for your Middle Ages unit in World History! The activity includes 8 primary sources excerpts from a 1,200-year-old biography of the "King of the Franks" that can be easily understood by your students. Each helps students understand about Charlemagne's life and personality so they can analyze him as a leader. A graphic organizer page is included for students to use with the sources along with a worksheet of analysis questions. Students
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7th - 10th
Ancient Greece - Geography Cause and Effect
One page reading about the geography of Ancient Greece and how it caused the Greeks to focus on sea trade. One page of questions includes:
- reading comprehension
- vocabulary from context
- cause and effect questions
- cause and effect graphic organizer
- paragraph writing prompt -- "explain how the geography of
Greece influenced(caused) the ancient Greeks to become sea traders"
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6th - 9th
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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.
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