In this highly-engaging Age of Exploration Scavenger Hunt activity, students complete 6 tasks as they navigate around the room and learn about the explorers involved in the Age of Exploration. The 6 tasks can be also be completed as a group or individual assignment instead of a scavenger hunt! Or, you can enjoy this best-selling product in the new Google 1:1 compatible version!☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my Renaissance activities unit located here bund

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In this highly-engaging Middle Ages Life in European Feudalism activity, students read first-person accounts from different classes in European Feudalism in an attempt to understand the feudal system, vassals, the structure of a fief, and the role of Kings, Lords, Knights, and Serfs!Each student reads a different first-person perspective, from either the perspective of a King, a Lord, a Knight, or a Serf. Then, students complete the first three sections on the included worksheet. Section 1 foc

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In this very-engaging Magna Carta Resource, students examine the Magna Carta, limited government, shared power, individual rights, and the rule of law. Once students understand these four principles, students turn their attention to excerpts from the Magna Carta and try to find what principle is at work! Very student centered!This resource includes a paper in-class version and a 1:1 Google compatible version to be used in conjunction with Google Classroom. Just follow the included instructions

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Want to give your students a quick understanding of various aspects of the Middle Ages while incorporating some reading comprehension skills? This is the bundle for you! This bundle has several articles related to the Middle Ages (listed below). I have my students complete these in centers. I have also included two quizzes to help assess students' understanding at the end. These are great for classwork, homework, substitutes, fast finishers, etc. Please check out the PREVIEWS of the products to

Our Renaissance complete unit is our most popular Medieval history lesson bundles. This resource bundle covers all of the bases with rigor, versatility, and fun! The thematic, key-concept-based unit comes with a scope and sequence complete with access to how-to videos for easy planning. This is a printable unit, downloaded via PDF files.  Check out the PREVIEW for a closer look! _________________________________________________________________________________________ The Renaissance unit has the

In this Marco Polo Debate classroom activity, students begin by evaluating excerpts from The Travels of Marco Polo to determine Polo's believability. Then, students begin the exercise and look at a series of "yes" and "no" sides of the debate over his travels. There are FOUR total exhibits where students will hear both sides of the debate on whether or not he actually traveled to China. Once complete, students will prepare a mini-debate with classmates on Polo's legacy before reflecting on wh

Black Plague Reading WorksheetThis is a simple, fascinating reading guide about the Bubonic Plague or Black Death. It explains how it began and spread, its symptoms, and the effect it had on European society. It makes for an excellent homework or in-class reading assignment because it can be completed without any additional resources. Following the reading, students complete 7 reading comprehension questions of varying levels based on what they read. An answer key is provided for your convenienc

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