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FC.087 An Overview of The Age of Religious Wars (1560-98)
FC.087 An Overview of The Age of Religious Wars (1560-98)
This lesson starts with the causes of the religious conflicts which rocked Europe in the late 1500s and then gives a brief overview of the French ...
By Chris Butler
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Aztec, Inca, Maya 20-point comparison chart
Aztec, Inca, Maya 20-point comparison chart
Make it easy for your students to see the differences among these cultures. Then test them on the material or play Trivial Pursuit with 35 questio...
By Mary Ellen Page
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Subject: Spanish, World History, History Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Hiroshima:  Why the Bomb was Dropped
Hiroshima: Why the Bomb was Dropped
These questions accompany the ABC documentary on the reasons the bomb was dropped on Hiroshima....
By Sylvia Salas
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Subject: Film, History Level(s): 10th, 11th Duration: 90 Minutes

Planting of the English Jeopardy!-AP/DualCredit/HIST1301 U.S.History
Planting of the English Jeopardy!-AP/DualCredit/HIST1301 U.S.History
All my Jeopardy! games review the essential concepts (people, events, cause/effect, PERMS) of the major units of study for U.S. survey courses (APU...
By Elaine Morrison Schwartz
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Subject: U.S. History, History Level(s): 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: Lifelong Tool

CINCO DE MAYO
CINCO DE MAYO
This lesson is quick and easy overview of the Battle of Cinco de Mayo. Students will learn about its main characters....
By Bertha Pimentel
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Subject: EFL - ESL - ELD, History, ESL / ELL / EFL Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: 45 Minutes

A Minuteman's Dilemma
A Minuteman's Dilemma
Should a man respond to the ringing of a village bell calling him to take up arms against the British? Find here a detailed lesson plan for sn eng...
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Cornell Method of Note Taking
Cornell Method of Note Taking
This is a help sheet that guides students through the Cornell Method of note taking while reading the history text. It has more direction that just...
By Elaine Morrison Schwartz
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Subject: U.S. History, History Level(s): 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: Lifelong Tool

Disneyland Redux, 3010 Using Artifacts, Fossils, & Ruins
Disneyland Redux, 3010 Using Artifacts, Fossils, & Ruins
You will turn your students into archeologists who have rediscovered Disneyland in the year 3010, and are attempting to recreate the civilization i...
By Creative History
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Subject: Anthropology, Archaeology, History Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 10th, 11th Duration: N/A

Titanic Posters
Titanic Posters
Four A4 laminated reproductions of posters printed to advertise the voyage of the Titanic. Excellent for presentation (as a poster) or as avisua...
By Gavin Frost
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BOARDING ROUND: The Life of a Teacher in the 19th Century
BOARDING ROUND: The Life of a Teacher in the 19th Century
For much of the 19th century, most teachers were short-term itinerate workers who moved from one district to the next with the changing seasons. Ro...
By Michael Day
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FC.070 Medieval Germany (c.900-1500)
FC.070 Medieval Germany (c.900-1500)
This lesson looks at the history of Medieval Germany (AKA Holy Roman Empire) from the end of Charlemagne's dynasty in 911 to c.1500. During that t...
By Chris Butler
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Subject: World History, History Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: 50 Minutes

FC.139 Analyzing Cold War Crises (1948-89)
FC.139 Analyzing Cold War Crises (1948-89)
The PowerPoint in this lesson first shows how the speed of technological growth from the Industrial Revolution had made total war much too costly b...
By Chris Butler
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Subject: U.S. History, World History, History Level(s): 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: 50 Minutes

FC.037 The Rise of the Christian Church to 312 C.E.
FC.037 The Rise of the Christian Church to 312 C.E.
This Powerpoint starts with a picture essay on the life of Christ as depicted by various artists through the centuries. It then traces the rise of...
By Chris Butler
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Subject: World History, History Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 50 Minutes

History lesson article and essay assignment on Spain .
History lesson article and essay assignment on Spain .
The Visigoths Conquer Spain: 600-900AD is a 4-page research history article on the development of Spain. It discusses the powerful influence of...
By Wendy Holder
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"The Gettysburg Address" (music video)
Memorize one of the greatest speeches in United States history as you sing along with this beautiful melody. Hear Lincoln's Gettysburg Address as y...
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California Gold Rush Famous Person's Biography- Levi Strauss
California Gold Rush Famous Person's Biography- Levi Strauss
This is a PowerPoint presentation highlighting the life of Levi Strauss; co-inventor of the blue jean. It depicts his life as an uneducated immigra...
By Alyssa Rosen
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Subject: History, U.S. History, Economics (k-12) Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: 30 Minutes

FC.058 The Ming and Qing Dynasties of China
FC.058 The Ming and Qing Dynasties of China
This is a self-contained PowerPoint that develops slide by slide while other notes for the students scroll down the side. It can be run as a timed...
By Chris Butler
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Subject: World History, History Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: 2 Days

FC.117 The accellerating pace of technological change
FC.117 The accellerating pace of technological change
This lesson starts with the establishment of research labs which fuse science and technology for the first time in history. This triggers a virtua...
By Chris Butler
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FC.138A The Iron Curtain falls across Europe (1945-7)
FC.138A The Iron Curtain falls across Europe (1945-7)
This lesson comes with two PowerPoints: 1) A short timed introduction to the immediate aftermath (from a human perspective) of World War II. I typ...
By Chris Butler
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Subject: U.S. History, World History, History Level(s): 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: 50 Minutes

Jeopardy!  (adaptable for all subjects and grades)
Jeopardy! (adaptable for all subjects and grades)
This is a very interactive powerpoint game complete with sound bites such as audience applause and the Jeopardy theme song! I have adapted it for ...
By Danielle Farve
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Post Civil War American Industrialization
Post Civil War American Industrialization
This power point is the first I use in my US II class (AP and college). It covers: foundations for industrialization, an economic overview - the ci...
By Christopher Broadfoot
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FC.040 The Franks and their impact (c.500-1000)
FC.040 The Franks and their impact (c.500-1000)
Of all the tribes that overran the Western Roman Empire, the Franks would prove the most resilient and influential. This lesson traces the Franks ...
By Chris Butler
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Subject: World History, History Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: 50 Minutes

The Victorian age
The Victorian age
24 main slides and 50 with further informations. A complete study of this period from a social, political, economic and literary point of view. Pre...
By Maria Pegoraro
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Subject: History Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education Duration: N/A

FC.064A Medieval nobles, tournaments, and castles
FC.064A Medieval nobles, tournaments, and castles
This lesson focusses on the life of medieval nobles, more specifically the evolution of tournaments, chivalry, and castles. It begins with a look ...
By Chris Butler
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Subject: World History, History Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: 50 Minutes

Life in Ancient Egypt -  Text and Worksheets
Life in Ancient Egypt - Text and Worksheets
Ancient Egypt, one of history's first civilizations arose around the Nile River about 5,000 years ago. It lasted for over 2,000 years. This mod...
By Klaus Rosmanitz
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Subject: EFL - ESL - ELD, Ancient History, History Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, Staff Duration: N/A

Egyptian, Minoan, Mycenaean, Archaic Greek Comparison Chart (revised)
Egyptian, Minoan, Mycenaean, Archaic Greek Comparison Chart (revised)
Help your students organize a chart to compare and learn more about these ancient civilizations. There are 8 categories with multiple subdivisions...
By Mary Ellen Page
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Subject: Ancient History, World History, History Level(s): 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: N/A

Supplement Edition: Uncle Tom's Cabin
Supplement Edition: Uncle Tom's Cabin
Harriet Beecher Stowe's blockbuster novel changed the heated debate about slavery in the U.S. before the Civil War. She showed the good and the bad...
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American Revolution Currency Connection
American Revolution Currency Connection
3 pages Students will look at American bills and coins, and determine who is on each. They will answer questions based on the people. Ex. What f...
By Christine Estabrook
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Subject: History Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Tom Winslow's Dilemma   Sons of Liberty
Tom Winslow's Dilemma Sons of Liberty
Should Tom Winslow agree with his good friend Seth and join the Sons of Liberty at the so-called Boston Tea Party? This frames the central focus o...
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Subject: History, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th Duration: 45 Minutes

Berlin Olympics 1936
Berlin Olympics 1936
This is a great activity for students to take the role of a person who lived during WW2, and write in their perspective on the Berlin Olympics. Sho...
By Mrs. Ace
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Subject: Creative Writing, History Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A
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A Soldier at Valley Forge Dilemma
A Soldier at Valley Forge Dilemma
After surviving the harsh winter of 1777, should a soldier re-enlist and continue to serve in the Continental Army of George Washington? Lesson pl...
By Interactive Education
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Subject: History, U.S. History Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: 50 Minutes

FC.035 Diocletian and the restoration of the Roman Empire
FC.035 Diocletian and the restoration of the Roman Empire
When Diocletian came to the throne in 284, the Empire's borders had been restored, but the Empire itself was drastically weakened after half a cent...
By Chris Butler
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Subject: World History, History Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 50 Minutes

FC.021 The development of early Athens
FC.021 The development of early Athens
This presentation looks at the early history of Athens and its development as a one of the premier poleis in ancient Greece. Highlights include a d...
By Chris Butler
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Subject: World History, History Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: 50 Minutes

FC.072 Religious Schism and Heresies in the Later Middle Ages
FC.072 Religious Schism and Heresies in the Later Middle Ages
This lesson looks at what would prove to be the roots of the Protestant Reformation: the Avignon Papacy (AKA the Babylonian Captitivity,1305-77), G...
By Chris Butler
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Subject: World History, History Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: 50 Minutes

FC.141 After Stalin (1953-56)
FC.141 After Stalin (1953-56)
This lesson looks at looks at the uncertainty and missed opportunities to resolve the Cold War after Stalin’s death in 1953. It especially focusse...
By Chris Butler
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Subject: U.S. History, World History, History Level(s): 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: 50 Minutes

The War of 1812 Powerpoint
The War of 1812 Powerpoint
This 29 slide presentation is fully animated and features incredible artwork and pictures of original documents on virtually every page. It highli...
By Beverly Brown
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Subject: History, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

The Preamble: Six Goals of the Constitution
The Preamble: Six Goals of the Constitution
The "six goals of the Constitution" are defined within the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution. This handout/poster helps students break down the re...
By Askgriff
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Subject: Government, History, U.S. History Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Song: Steps Towards the Civil War
Song: Steps Towards the Civil War "A Dividing Nation"
This upbeat song from the “Professor Presley History Rocks†CD describes some of the major events leading up to the Civil War in the U.S. Stud...
By Professor Presley
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Subject: ESL / ELL / EFL, History, U.S. History Level(s): 3rd, 5th, 8th, Babies/Toddlers Duration: N/A

Pilgrims to America Discussion Questions Gr. 3
Pilgrims to America Discussion Questions Gr. 3
Questions in Multicultural,Culturally relavent and Anti-Racist formats for discussion or writing activities...over 20 questions and possible projec...
By Anne P. Kraszewski
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Subject: History, Literature, U.S. History Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A
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FC.025A Alexander the Great slide show
FC.025A Alexander the Great slide show
This Powerpoint covers the life and career of Alexander the Great, starting with his shildhood. As with a lot of the more tragic/epic events in hi...
By Chris Butler
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Subject: World History, History Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: 50 Minutes

FC.004 The Discovery of Agriculture and its impact
FC.004 The Discovery of Agriculture and its impact
The discovery of agriculture was arguably one of the two most revolutionary developments in our history, the other being the industrial revolution....
By Chris Butler
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Subject: World History, History Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: 50 Minutes

Africans In America Vol 2 Video Viewing Guide Revolution
Africans In America Vol 2 Video Viewing Guide Revolution
This is a viewing guide for the 2nd video in the series from PBS titled Africans in America- Revolution. It is fill in the blank. These videos ca...
By Stephanie Poynor
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Subject: Afro-American Studies, U.S. History, History Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: N/A

WWII Powerpoint
WWII Powerpoint
Over powerpoint 100 slides to supplement instruction for the World War II unit. All of the slides can be easily copied and pasted onto a microsoft...
By John Heeg
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10 Assessments: Rise of Democracy - Grade 10 All  tests -Unit 1 file!
10 Assessments: Rise of Democracy - Grade 10 All tests -Unit 1 file!
Assessments for the Unit: Rise of Democracy Grade Level: 10th Grade World History Number of assessments: 10 These are all the assessments you ...
By History Teacher
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Subject: Social Studies - History, World History, History Level(s): 7th, 10th, Adult Education Duration: N/A
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Grade 8 Social Studies Notes
Grade 8 Social Studies Notes
This is an opportunity for current teachers new teachers, and parents to purchase ready made grade eight social studies notes. *The notes are r...
By Michael Malnic
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FC.085C The Ideas of the Protestant Reformation
FC.085C The Ideas of the Protestant Reformation
This lesson pulls together ideas starting with the Renaissance and shows their progression through the Protestant Reformation and their impact on t...
By Chris Butler
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FC.079 The Rise of the Nation State during the Renaissance
FC.079 The Rise of the Nation State during the Renaissance
One of the main themes I follow in my modern history course is the development of the modern state. This presentation starts with a look at the em...
By Chris Butler
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FC.041.1 Economic Collapse in early medieval Europe (c.400-700)
FC.041.1 Economic Collapse in early medieval Europe (c.400-700)
This is one of the more abstract of my lessons, since it deals with economic forces instead of personalities. However, it tries to synthesize the ...
By Chris Butler
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Subject: World History, History Level(s): 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: 30 Minutes

Revolutionary War Vocabulary Matching Game (designed for Lapbooks)
Revolutionary War Vocabulary Matching Game (designed for Lapbooks)
This product was designed to be attached to a lapbook, but can stand alone. Included are 12 vocabulary cards with blanks so students can complete ...
By Sally S
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Subject: History Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: 45 Minutes

The Enlightenment Thinkers
The Enlightenment Thinkers
This is a good graphic for students to use to learn what the Enlightenment thinkers believed and espoused. ...
By Robert Govier
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Subject: History Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: 1 hour