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European history handouts for Microsoft Word
Holocaust propaganda: Nazi Children's book activity on the Poisonous Mushroom
Aimed at children, The Poisonous Mushroom was perhaps the most powerful piece of anti-Semitic propaganda in the Third Reich and a highly effective resource when teaching about Nazi propaganda and its’ relationship to the Holocaust. This critical thinking activity gets students involved and helps illustrate how deeply ingrained Nazi ideology was in prewar German society. By asking students to write a caption for cartoons from the book, then showing them the actual captions, students can see
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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End of World War I, Treaty of Versailles & League of Nations Worksheet Activity
This product is a great way to end your social studies lessons on World War I or to give your students a wonderful review tool to use as you start your unit on World War II! Choose to give your students a half class period to complete this independently, in groups or even for homework to learn about the various and complex ending of THE GREAT WAR. Make teaching the End of World War I easy with this no prep worksheet!Here is what you will get:A two page printable and editable worksheet to fit you
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8th - 11th
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The Holocaust: An Introduction: World War 2: Reading Passages + Comprehension
Students will be able to identify the origins and the effects of the Holocaust. Students will be introduced to the basic ideas that initiated the Holocaust, and the consequences it had for Jewish people. Throughout the lesson there are short readings (on the Holocaust, the Ghettos, Concentration Camps, etc). After each section students will annotate their findings. Throughout the lesson there are images, a map and a graph that accompany the text.All of my WW2 and Holocaust related lesson and act
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6th - 10th
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Also included in:Â World War 2 Bundle: Reading Passages + Comprehension Activities + Worksheets
Epic History TV- World War I video guide questions. 1914-1918 and Russian Rev.
Video questions that follow along with Epic History TV WWI series.
Individual episodes are found at http://www.epichistory.tv/
or you can find them on youtube. 1914-1918 are all put into one video in this link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fi1OyVB2laY&t=438s
These video guides are for students to make sure they are following along and paying attention to the videos. You can show them in class or link them to you teacher webpage for them to do on their own. This video guide is mostly
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7th - 12th
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Hunchback of Notre Dame Movie Questions
A series of 31 "right there" questions that go along with the Disney movie The Hunchback of Notre Dame. The questions go in order. The final two questions are culminating questions that require students to think about and analyze the movie as a whole. An answer key is provided. The assignment is in a Microsoft Word document so teachers can edit the questions as necessary.
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5th - 10th
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Ukraine and Russia - what is happening?
I wrote this to explain three reasons why Russia is invading Ukraine: a historical, economic, and political perspective. Hopefully this helps students understand what is happening while giving them a little history along the way. There are maps, videos to watch, and analysis questions throughout, so it can also spark discussion and debate! It is formatted for google classroom.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â U.S. Foreign Policy Bundle
The Story of Father Hidalgo (Mexican Revolution) Reading & Questions
This is a great reading about Father Hidalgo and the Mexican Revolution. There is an included answer key for the questions.
This is a companion assignment for the 5.4 powerpoint that is available from my store, although the assignment works great as a standalone assignment as well.
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Latin-American-Revolutions-Rise-of-British-Empire-Powerpoint-54-1198623
If you find this assignment useful, please leave a positive comment/review. Thanks you.
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6th - 11th
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World War 2: Causes & Effects: Reading Passages + Comprehension Activities
In this lesson students will be introduced to World war 2. Students will write about the causes, the war itself, the eventual outcome and aftermath. Students will reads texts ranging from the German expansion to the bombing of Pearl Harbor, etc. Throughout the lesson there are opportunities for students to answer text-based question, as well as images, a map, a graph and a timeline of the key events of the war. This lesson is differentiated and the lesson plans indicates the higher/lower level r
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6th - 10th
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Also included in:Â World War 2 Bundle: Reading Passages + Comprehension Activities + Worksheets
Are You A Humanist? Are You a Renaissance Man/Woman? 2 Quizzes
In this worksheet, students will read statements about humanism and Renaissance men/women and check whether this fits with their personality. Then, they add up their points and see who they would have been if placed back in history.
This activity can be paired with a writing assignment or great class discussion.
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6th - 12th
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Paperclips Holocaust Movie Documentary Study Guide Worksheet
Study questions to go with Paperclips, Holocaust Movie
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8th - 12th
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MAIN causes of WWI mini-unit
A six page mini unit with a short reading for each of the four causes of WWI. Includes primary sources, statistics, maps, photos and propaganda poetry. Questions include fill ins, map activities, context clue vocabulary, primary source analysis and critical thinking.
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6th - 9th
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"Marie Antoinette" Movie Study Guide Questions
This is a study guide to aid students while taking notes during a showing of the Sofia Coppola movie "Marie Antoinette". I use this in my World History class when teaching about the French Revolution. The students love the movie because it has actors they recognize. The girls especially relate to Marie Antoinette, who, at the beginning, was a teenage girl not much different from them. It is 123 mins. and is rated PG-13. It definitely shows the decadence of Versaille leading up to the revolution,
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9th - 12th
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Band of Brothers - Complete Series Questions & Critical Film Review
The Band of Brothers mini-series has been around for over 20 years now and is a popular show in history classes. Since it has been around for so long, some of what I include may also now be found on other sites throughout the internet.This packet includes:Rationale for showing the Band of Brothers SeriesEpisode SummariesCharacter GuideCharacter AssignmentCritical Viewing Questions for each episodeCreative writing assignment for each episodeAdvanced viewing questions for the conclusion of the min
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9th - 12th
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"Swing Kids" movie study guide
This is a 30 question study guide for the movie "Swing Kids." I use it in my World History class to help the students understand the rise of the Nazis, and how they could have seemed appealing to the people of Germany in 1939. Leads to discussions about indoctrination, power, and ethics. The kids can relate because it is about a group of rebellious teenagers faced with the decision to either stand up for their beliefs or to join the Nazi's Hitler Youth. Stars Christian Bale, Robert Sean Leonard,
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Introduction to World War I Map Activity
PRE UNIT ACTIVITY!!! WWIThis worksheet has a map of Europe during World War I. It directs students to label and color the Allied & Central Powers, along with the neutral countries. Once students complete the map, they can answer a culminating question at the bottom of the worksheet to assess their map reading skills.Get's the students familiar with European countries and the "sides" they were on during the war. It makes notice of neutral countries who were stuck in the middle! Great one day
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9th - 12th
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Fall of the Byzantine Empire DBQ
Students look at the fall of the Byzantine Empire from the Byzantine perspective and the Ottoman Empire's perspective. Students use the documents to determine what exactly happened at the fall of Constantinople in 1453.
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9th
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The Story of Vlad the Impaler and how he became Dracula - Reading Comprehension
Few names have cast more terror into the human imagination than Dracula. The legendary vampire, created by author Bram Stoker in his 1897 novel of the same name, has inspired countless horror movies, television shows and other bloodcurdling tales of vampires. While Dracula is a purely fictional creation however, few people know that Stoker named his infamous character after a real person who happened to also have a horrid taste for blood: Vlad III, Prince of Wallachia or — as he is better known
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10th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Biographies of Notable People bundle
How Do We See Chivalry Today?
In this worksheet, students take 11 phrases in the code of chivalry and think about how and if these phrases still apply to life today.
This worksheet would be great for students to do in pairs or individually and then have a class discussion about their findings.
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6th - 12th
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Enlightened Despots Reading w/ Activity: Catherine, Frederick, and Joseph II
This reading discusses the enlightened policies of Frederik the Great of Prussia, Joseph II of Austria, and Catherine the Great of Russia. It also contains a related quote by each monarch. At the end of the reading, there are 4 questions for the students to answer (key provided) and a short Twitter activity.Multiple Editable Formats: I have it in multiple formats so you can utilize a version that works for your classroom (Microsoft Word & Google Docs).The link to Google Versions is in the
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8th - 12th
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"Why the Industrial Revolution Happened Here" BBC Video Questions
This documentary, 56 minutes long, does a great job of giving students an overview of the start of the Industrial Revolution, what made it so unique, and why in particular it began in Great Britain. Included here are 15 analysis questions to keep students focused on the documentary and to help them follow the progression of events portrayed.The video can be found on YouTube, however I'm not including a link since sometimes they change.
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9th - 12th
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The Holocaust Reading or Stations Activity: Multiple-Formats
This item has 6 reading sections or cards covering different aspects of the Holocaust. There are questions for the students to answer as they read each section and an answer key is provided.Topics:Anti-Semitism in Germany in the 1930sThe Wannsee ConferenceGhettosDachau and Concentration CampsAuschwitzDeath MarchesI have it in multiple formats so you can utilize a version that works for your classroom (Microsoft Word & Google Docs).The link to Google Versions is in the key section of the Mic
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â World War II Unit Bundle: PPT, Activities, Readings, Video Guides, & More.
WWII Map Activities
World War II Map -- One map with two different activity possibilities. Answers for map and questions included!You May Also Like: Hitler's Rise to PowerThe Monuments MenCold War Map ActivityWWII DilemmasThe Imitation GameWoman in GoldOperation Finale
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â World War II Bundle
Meiji Restoration
The lesson begins with a brief review of Japanese society/policies and the impact of the arrival of Matthew Perry. For the main part of the lesson, students analyze four documents to learn about the impact of the Meiji Restoration. The documents include an excerpt from the Charter Oath, a passage from a Japanese prime minister in 1895, a passage from a Japanese politician in 1901, and a painting from the Meiji era. Finally, students use these documents to summarize the positive and negative effe
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10th
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Crusades Mini-DBQ
This is a short document-based question (DBQ) assignment related to the Crusades era (c. 1095CE - 1204CE). The DBQ includes three sections - a quote from Pope Urban II granting immediate salvation to all who join a Crusade, a speech from Saladin urging his forces to take back Jerusalem, and a map that shows the various Crusades that took place. Each document has 3-7 questions that go with it and encourage students to think critically about the documents they are reading. This assignment is a
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7th - 12th
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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.
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