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Martin Luther King Day british history resources for Microsoft Word
I Have a Dream Speech Analysis Discussion Guide
This speech analysis discussion guide highlights the rhetorical devices used by King with margin annotations and correlating color coded lines underlined in the text. I use this key to show the students, "How did the author say it?" (a common core step when doing close and critical reading). Using this activity helps the students understand the speech better and helps them with evaluating what King was saying.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Selma - Movie Guide
This seven page download includes 45 thought provoking questions, which are intended to help your students stay focused as they view the 2014 film "Selma," starring David Oyelowo. This is a great fit for a unit on the Civil Rights, or the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. An answer key was added 7/24/2015.
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7th - 12th
Stonehenge Distance Learning Independent paper project ancient history activity
Explore the world with my Geoexplorers projects!Perfect for little hands, this do-it-yourself project will let everyone get involved! The project consists of three pieces of paper, two with Stonehenge blocks, and one of the base. Just print the base out on green paper, and print the two stone sheets on white paper (or even better, some stone-looking paper used for scrap-booking!). Each little stone is printed on both sides, with a number on the bottom. Have your students cut out each stone piece
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K - 4th
America The Story of Us: (Episode 2 - Revolution) Video Guide
Video study guide for Episode 2: Revolution of America The Story of Us. Movie guide comes complete with answer key. Questions follow the film in order. America The Story of Us: Episode 2 - RevolutionsEpisode Summary:July 9, 1776. The Declaration of Independence is read to crowds in New York. Offshore, more than 400 ships bristling with soldiers and guns are massing. It is the largest British invasion force until D-Day. America's 13 colonies have taken on the might of the world's leading superpow
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6th - 12th
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Spying in the American Revolution Webquest
Spying in the American Revolution WebquestStudents will gain knowledge about the importance of spying in winning the American Revolution by completing an internet-based worksheet. Spying in the American Revolution Webquest uses a great website that allows student to learn how George Washington was a spymaster. The website allows students learn about key American spies and spy techniques during the American Revolution.Click here to view the website.The webquest contains 40 questions. An answer sh
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5th - 12th
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The Battle of Yorktown: American Revolution: Reading Passages + Activities
In this lesson students will learn about the Battle of Yorktown, the last major battle of the American Revolution and the eventual surrender of Cornwallis to Washington. Throughout the lesson there is a writing prompt, graphics, illustrations, graphic organizers, maps, readings and comprehension questions for students to complete.--> Want all of my American Revolution lessons in one BIG money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!!Battles of the American RevolutionThe Battle of Saratog
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7th - 12th
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The Boston Tea Party, A Play
If you teach about the Road to Revolution in your class, this is a great way to get your students involved and engaged when you reach the Tea Act of 1773 and the Boston Tea Party 1773.Having students reenact history is an excellent way for them to "experience" what events were like. This is a great example. This play was written using eyewitness accounts and other excellent sources including information from the Boston Tea Party museum. If ever in Boston it is a must do! You even get to throw th
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5th - 12th
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Our Friend Martin movie questions
Questions that go with the movie Our Friend Martin. This movie is hard to find. But, if you do find it, buy it!!! The kids will LOVE it!!!
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3rd - 5th
American Revolution Battle Chart
This product is an American Revolution Battle Chart. It is two pages. One is the battle chart with pieces missing (student) and the other is complete (teacher). Product could be used as either teacher driven guided notes or as a homework assignment.Battles featured include Lexington and Concord, Bunker Hill, Saratoga, Manhattan, Trenton, Princeton, Fort Ticonderoga, Cowpens, Yorktown, among others. Battle chart information includes 1) Battle Name, 2) Battle Date, 3) Description, and 4) Outco
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6th - 12th
"First Invasion: War of 1812" Video Guide
This file contains guided questions for History Channel's First Invasion: War of 1812 documentary.The 40 questions follow the order of the documentary and draw the students attention to main points of this important, history changing war.This video guide is an excellent way to keep students engaged in the amazing documentary and will lead to great discussion.
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8th - 12th
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Hidden Figures: A Book Study
Hidden Figures is the "untold true story of four African American women who helped launch our nation into space." This book study uses the young readers' edition, but can be adapted to other versions. It includes questions and vocabulary for each chapter as well as introductory research topics. This book is a great companion for almost any class and topic- it has math, physics, and history. Use it to teach about civil rights and science!I read it with my high school seniors and they loved the b
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5th - 12th
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Congress of Vienna Reading & Map Assignment - Distance Learning
This item contains a one-page reading discussing the Congress of Vienna. It goes over the goals of the conference, the major figures present, and what the end result was. It also briefly discusses Napoleon's 100 Days return to power. There are vocabulary terms to define in the KIM vocab format and three questions. An answer key is provided.There are then 2 versions to the map assignment. One where students can draw on the map to locate and label various items related to the conference and o
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9th - 12th
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Valley Forge Primary Source Worksheet: American Revolution
This worksheet allows students to use a primary source document to learn about the problems the Continental Army faced at Valley Forge. This activity is very easy to use. All you have to do is print off the primary source from the following website for classroom use or direct students to the website to answer the worksheet questions:http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/valleyforge.htmClick here to view the website.The primary source document is labeled (The Continental Army at Valley Forge, 1777)S
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5th - 12th
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The Butler - Movie Guide
The Butler is a film based on the life of Eugene Allen, who worked as a waiter and butler in the White House for 34 years. He started working in the White House in 1952 and retired in 1986 (as the head butler). This discussion guide is made up of 50 questions and is intended to help make viewing the film more meaningful for your students.
Grades:
7th - 12th
The Victorian Era - Pre-Reading Research Project and Simulation
For years I have taught A Christmas Carol, and each time I have tried to find an interesting way to teach my students about the Victorian setting of the novel. This activity I created has worked perfectly for my gifted students, but can be easily accommodated for any level of learning!What I have created is a three-part activity that doesn't just give students a research project, but also a role as a character from Victorian England. Adding the personal element has allowed my students to not j
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7th - 8th
American Revolution: Lexington and Concord: Who Fired First?
Students get to decide who think they fired first at the Battle of Lexington and Concord. This was the first battle in The American Revolution.
Students analyze four primary sources from The Battle of Lexington and Concord...2 from The British point of view and 2 from the colonist point of view. There are five questions to answer for each source for a total of 20 questions.
When they are done answering the questions, students get to decide who they think fired first by writing their claim an
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5th - 11th
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Magna Carta & the English Bill of Rights
The assignment contains 27 questions about how the Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights established limits on government in response to absolute monarchy. Students will use kid-friendly websites to answer the questions. I have included an answer key. Please message me if you have any questions. *Engaging!*No prep lesson!*Editable Word Document*The document can be uploaded to your website or Google Drive; please make sure, however, that it is password protected.Topics/Key Vocabulary: King
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6th - 10th
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Student Play: English Civil War and Glorious Revolution
This fun and exciting play that I wrote for students takes students from the origins of the weaker English Monarchy through the troubles of Charles I, the interregnum under Oliver Cromwell, the Restoration, and the Glorious Revolution using historical information but also fun pop cultural references. I've used this play with my students (revising to keep up with the pop culture) over the last several years, and the kids absolutely love it--and remember the content well. In general, it takes my k
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8th - 12th
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Primary Source Exploration for British Taxes & Acts
This group activity includes directions and primary sources for the activity. You will need as many envelopes as you have groups. Place directions and primary sources in the envelopes and give one to each group - the rest is self explanatory! The taxes/acts covered are: The Sugar Act, The Stamp Act, The Townshend Acts & The Quartering Act.
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6th - 12th
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Silent Film Project
This is one of my very favorite projects to do. During my Jazz Age (1920s) unit, I have students create their own silent films after we watch a handful of clips of Charlie Chaplin.
In this 4-page handout, the first page is a brief plot and character brainstorm, then its followed with:
*(2) Student Role Assignment / Explanation
*(3) Detailed Rubric
*(4) Plot Brainstorm Visual Guide
Once students complete this packet as a group, they should be perfectly prepared to get filming!
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7th - 12th
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Battle of Saratoga Student Reading/Questions
If you;re studying the Battle of Saratoga consider using this reading filled with primary source quotes, images, tables/figures for students to analyze. I set the stage, explain the British and American goals, and give information regarding what this battle ensured for the Americans. Seven comprehension questions to go along!
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5th - 9th
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Greatest Events of WWII in Colour Episode 1 Blitzkrieg Movie Guide Color WW2
Greatest Events of WWII in Colour- 2019 ‧ Political Documentary - War ‧ TV-14 From the Attack on Pearl Harbor to D-Day, the most pivotal events of World War II come to life in this vivid docuseries featuring colorized footage. S01E01 – Blitzkrieg – 50 minutesRevolutionizing warfare through radio technology, swift panzer divisions and aerial bombardment, Germany pushes allied forces to the sea at Dunkirk.30 questions with time stamps (2 pages) Answer Key (2 pages)
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9th - 12th
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Movie Guide THE HELP and Jim Crow Presearch Activity
This movie guide comes with a separate "presearch" activity for students to complete in advance of viewing the film THE HELP in order to understand what Jim Crow laws were and how they limited African-American's civil rights in many areas. Students complete the webquest the day before viewing the film THE HELP to discover and discuss these laws. The actual movie guide contains 27 questions that accompany the film in chronological order and 3 topics for discussion. Plan 3-4 days to complete the
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Movie Guides: Racial Justice
Door or Bulletin Board Decoration - Black History Month & Valentine's Day
February door or bulletin board decorations - quotes about love from famous African Americans, along with black and white photos of each person. This is an editable Word document, so you may add to it or change it as you like. A photo of how I used these to decorate my door is included. (I improvised the envelope out of construction paper. The envelope is not included in this download.)
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Not Grade Specific
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