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8th grade european history rubrics
Age of Discovery Travel Brochure Project
This creative project has students select and research an explorer from the Age of Discovery and create a travel brochure based on his journey.
A list of 15 possible choices for an explorer is provided along with detailed instructions on what is required and what to include. My students gain a lot from this assignment because they must think creatively about each explorer's route and make connections to the world today. A rubric with both self-evaluation and teacher evaluations are included as
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5th - 10th
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One-Pager: History Unit Review w/ rubric, instructions, & 8 students examples
One-Pagers are a great way for students to synthesize information across a historical unit. The assignment is a treasured institution in my classroom and adds consistency to the course and depth of understanding of historical events for students. At the end of each unit, students tie together key vocabulary and visually express how the concepts fit together to tell one cohesive story about the time period. Included is a Google Doc instructions and rubric handout, but even more valuable for st
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8th - 11th
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Feudalism in Europe - Medieval Town- Project w/ Rubric - Editable
In this project, students must get into the shoes of someone living in Feudal Europe. They should select a class to represent, and create a character. Then they have to write a diary from that characters perspective that accurately and creatively depicts life during this time period. Students should attempt to discuss the shift from manor life to medieval towns in Europe.In addition to the diary, students will create a visual representation of a feudal town. This is an editable word document wit
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4th - 9th
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Alexander the Great Facebook Timeline Project
This project asked students to pretend Alexander the Great was a social media conqueror as well and create a Facebook timeline for him. Using a template that I created to look just like a Facebook timeline (2013) students can fill in information regarding his background and stats as well as create some Facebook posts to Alexander from Philip of Macedon, Aristotle, and even Alex's much loved horse. Rubric included for grading. Additionally, I have another file of the old Facebook profile for th
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6th - 10th
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History of the English Language Timeline {Digital & PDF}
The resource gives a brief etymology of the English language with a supporting mapping activity. It includes the following:Etymology Notes (student notes template)Timeline of Influences on the English languageMapping ActivityRubricAnswer KeysAlong with PDF copies, you will also be given access to a link that will allow you to open the lesson handouts and rubric in Google Slides. You can edit these as you like and share the files with your students. The slides can be printed and adapted for stude
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Latin & Greek Roots - Core Knowledge 6th Grade - Bundle {Digital & PDF}
Build-a-Castle Project Assignment, Planning Page, and Rubric - Medieval History
Having students build a castle is a great hands-on way to bring history to life! Get students engaged and excited about learning and researching medieval history.I used this assignment with my class, and it was a hit! Students were very into the project and turned in amazing castle models at the end; they also became castle experts!Use this resource as-is or as inspiration for your own version of this assignment. The project involves doing research, building and labeling a model castle, and writ
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3rd - 9th
IB- Medieval History: Death and Disease Lesson
This is an IB MYP geared lesson that consists of slidedeck, handouts, rubrics, project outline, project student samples, lesson plans, etc. A really great collection for someone who wants to have a hands on learning experience that is immersive and really well-scaffolded.
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7th - 10th
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Autopsy: Totalitarianism State (1919-1939)
In the broadest sense, totalitarianism is characterized by strong central rule that attempts to control and direct all aspects of individual life through coercion and repression. The students will be depicting this through an autopsy project where the students will be drawing a person him/herself or someone from that time period with the themes surrounding the person. For example the causes and effects of Political, Social, Economic, and Cultural issues during the content theme. Students have a
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Examining Political and Protest Music during the Fall of the USSR, Cold War
A great and exciting way to incorporate music into the learning environment while teaching the concepts surrounding the fall of the USSR! Engages students and creates a fun learning environment. A zip file reader is needed to open the zip file and access the lessons.OBJECTIVES:o The learner will examine 20th-century music to gain an understanding of the social and political aspects surrounding the fall of the Soviet Union (USSR).The learner will understand the events and issues leading to the co
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in:Â NEW! Music in the Geography Classroom + 3 Freebies
Mona Lisa History and Line Art Project
The Mona Lisa is considered to be the most famous painting of all time. This fun and creative project begins with two videos explaining the history and intrigue of Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece as well as the artist himself. Student work pages included for students to complete while watching the videos. Next, students are given time to observe and create their own line art before creating their own Mona Lisa masterpiece. Use a thin black marker OR let students make it as colorful as they w
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3rd - 8th
Black Death Children's Book Project & Rubric
Although the preview only features the rubric, this download includes both the project outline and rubric for grading. This project directs students to create a children's book about the events of the Bubonic Plague in Europe. It features instructions/historical outline then asks students to create a short picture book with novelization following these major events.
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6th - 10th
Renaissance Research Project
This research project and rubric includes the following list and is meant to be used with technology. The project focuses more on what kind of discoveries these influential people made and the impact that said discoveries had on the past and present. This could be done individually or with a partner/small group. Students could present their research or have a gallery walk for others. If using Google, allow students to share their Slides with others for feedback and revisions. This could be
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5th - 10th
World History Mini-DBQ: The Black Plague
Bring primary and secondary source documents to your students' fingertips as they analyze three sources about how the Black Plague affected life during the Middle Ages in Europe. Included in this resource are three shortened sources, formatted to support students with space to annotate, a glossary, analysis questions, and embedded mini-rubrics for annotation and analysis. Also included are a cover page and writing page both with specific instructions and optional PEEL paragraph sentence stems to
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Middle Ages Mini-DBQ Bundle
AP European History - Understanding the SAQ (PPT, Rubric, Student Handouts)
This is a great resource for guiding your students in AP EURO through the SAQ (Short Answer Question).This resource includes the following:A PowerPoint which details helpful tips on where to start and how to get started with preparing to write the SAQ.SAQ Rubric to help you with grading and identifying the specifics of what students are required to explain in their SAQ responses. This Rubric aligns with the 9 Point scoring guide that students will be assessed on at the end of the school year.SAQ
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8th - 12th
World History Mini-DBQ: The Medieval Catholic Church
Bring primary and secondary source documents to your students' fingertips as they analyze two sources about how the Catholic Church helped people during the Middle Ages in Europe. Included in this resource are both sources, formatted to support students with space to annotate, a glossary, analysis questions, and embedded mini-rubrics for annotation and analysis. Also included are a cover page and writing page both with specific instructions and optional PEEL paragraph sentence stems to support s
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Middle Ages Mini-DBQ Bundle
Absolutism Writing Bundle
This bundle includes 7 primary source documents at a middle/early high school reading level, the prompt, instructions, and completely scaffolded outline for a 5-paragraph essay, and a 100-point rubric to grade the final essay on. Students will be answering the question: What characteristics make someone an absolute monarch?
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7th - 10th
Influential People of the Renaissance Research Project
This assignment is easy to give students when learning about the different influential people of the Renaissance. Instead of teaching them about different people, have them research one of their own. This bundle includes the regular and adapted versions of the research assignment and the presentation. Students will complete research on an assigned figure and create a presentation for their peers to teach them about an important figure from the Renaissance. This project includes a breakdown of ev
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8th
Nazi-Soviet Non Aggression Pact
***NEW UPDATED VERSION***
I have updated the rubrics for the extended writing part and I have also included an optional news article with questions that you could use alongside the extended writing part or instead of it. I have included a QR code for student access to the article.
This is a thought provoking DBQ that explores the aims of Adolf Hitler and Joseph Stalin for the Nazi-Soviet Pact. The activity gives students a clear picture for the motivation of the two leaders using primary and
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8th - 12th
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Age of Exploration Technology Instagram Sponsored Post w/ handouts and rubric
Students will research a piece of technology from the Age of Exploration and create a sponsored Instagram post to "sell" the technology to an explorer. Included:Essential Question/Lesson Objective/Standards/Assessment/Materials listExamples of student worka list of helpful research links handouts with clear assignment steps, graphic organizer to support research, drafting space, rubric and mock Instagram task sheet
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5th - 12th
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Renaissance Unit - Creating a Modern Technology
This project is a great way for students to apply their knowledge about the Renaissance period in a hands on and modern way. It can work as an end of unit project and assessment. This project covers topics related to Social Studies, ELA and Applied Design, Skills and Technology.
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7th - 9th
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Autopsy: Totalitarianism State, Rubric
Rubric for Autopsy: Totalitarianism State.This is a rubric on how exactly the students will be graded. I always give the students this first and go over it with them to ensure there are future grading issues.
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PreK - 12th
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Also included in:Â Autopsy: Totalitarianism State (1919-1939)
Middle Ages Mini-DBQ Bundle
Get the most for your money with this bundle of (4) Mini-DBQs about the Middle Ages. The 4 Mini-DBQ topics are:- Charlemagne- The Medieval Catholic Church- Peasant Life- The Black PlagueEach DBQ features 2-3 primary and secondary sources for students to annotate and analyze. Each source has been carefully formatted to provide a glossary of terms, plenty of space for annotations, analysis questions, and embedded mini-rubrics for annotation and analysis. Also included is the full grading rubric fo
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6th - 8th
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Spanish Provinces Project Rubric
This rubric lays out the guidelines and serves as a grading tool for a project exploring Spanish provinces. Students or pairs of students will choose one Spanish province to complete their research on. Students will create a media presentation with the information that they find and then present it to the class. There is also a section of the project/rubric devoted to students hand-creating the flag for their province. This part may obviously be omitted if desired.
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7th - 12th
European Travel Commercial Projects
Students will have to choose a European country to research and create a travel video about. (I like to show the Visit California travel videos, and Michigan Travel videos as examples.)
This project includes a list of information that students need to research and include in their project, a group planning sheet, step by step checklist for students to follow, as well as a rubric for grading their final production.
Check out examples of this project (and show them to your class for reference)
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6th - 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.
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.
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