DAngelo Resources

Engage your students with this Jelly Bean Feudalism simulation! This hands-on Middle Ages activity helps students understand the Feudal System, Manorialism, and Social Hierarchy through a fun, candy-based game. Perfect for 6th, 7th, or 8th grade World History. Includes: Comprehensive set of step-by-step instructions to guide you and your class through the simulation from start to finishRole-cardsPost-simulation quiz & discussion questions (with key)BEST-SELLER! 183 copies sold as of April 21, 2

Help your students master essential historical thinking skills with this ready-to-go, high-interest source analysis activity!Teaching students how to look at the past through an analytical lens can be a challenge. This comprehensive resource provides a clear, step-by-step framework for working with evidence, understanding bias, and identifying corroborating evidence. Using two contrasting accounts of the ancient Franks—one from the Franks themselves and one from a Roman historian—students wil

Unlock the Renaissance with this engaging, inquiry-based introductory resource!Help your students dive into the "Re-birth" of Europe by challenging them to think critically about whether the Renaissance was a distinct historical era or a manufactured narrative. This multi-page resource is designed to move students beyond rote memorization and into deep discussion and symbolic thinking. What’s Included?Provocative Discussion Starters: Four high-interest questions to hook students, connecting his

Support your students in navigating the powerful and essential documentary nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up with this comprehensive viewing guide. This resource is designed to help students engage deeply with the story of Colten Boushie and the systemic issues highlighted throughout the film. This two-page student viewing guide (plus a complete teacher answer key) provides a structured framework for watching Tasha Hubbard’s award-winning documentary. The guide breaks the film into manageable

Help your students discover the "why" behind the stories we tell with this collaborative oral history resource!This activity guides students through the process of collecting, re-telling, and analyzing a story from their own lives or families. By interviewing an "important person" and sharing that narrative with their peers, students develop critical listening skills and a deeper understanding of the functional purposes of storytelling—whether it is to teach, to entertain, or to preserve history

Help your students navigate the delicate process of writing a meaningful tribute with this comprehensive Eulogy Planning Resource.Writing a eulogy is one of the most significant real-world writing tasks a person can undertake. Whether used as part of a Personal Narrative unit, a character study for English Language Arts, or a Public Speaking assignment, this resource provides the scaffolding students need to move from a blank page to a polished "good copy." What’s Included?This resource bre

Tired of "choppy" student essays? Give your students the "glue" they need to stick their ideas together!Transitions are one of the most difficult skills for developing writers to master. Students often know what they want to say, but they struggle to connect their thoughts in a way that feels logical and professional. This one-page, comprehensive handout is designed to solve that problem by providing a clear, visual, and easy-to-reference guide for students in grades 6–12. What’s Included?A Cl

Engage Students with the Complexities of Identity and Cultural AppropriationHelp your students navigate the challenging ethics of "Pretendianism" with this comprehensive viewing guide and response packet for the CBC documentary, The Pretendians. This resource is designed for High School Social Studies, Indigenous Studies, Sociology, and English classrooms. It encourages critical thinking about identity fraud, the commodification of Indigenous culture, and the real-world impact on Indigenous

Engage your middle school students in deep literary analysis with a film they love!This comprehensive Characterization Project uses Pixar’s Up to help students master the art of identifying and explaining character traits through indirect characterization. Whether you are teaching the STEAL acronym (Speech, Thoughts, Effect on others, Actions, Looks) or focusing on character arcs and internal conflict, this resource provides a structured yet creative way for students to demonstrate their le

Empower your students to become visual storytellers with this comprehensive Introduction to Storyboarding!Whether your students are preparing to film a Public Service Announcement (PSA), a creative narrative, or a commercial, this resource provides the essential framework needed to transition from an idea to a visual outline. Storyboarding is a critical step in the creative process, acting as a "trial run" for a finished film by breaking action down into individual, manageable panels. This Res

Engage your students with this Pope Urban II Speech Crusades Document Analysis, a comprehensive primary source activity for Middle Ages history. This Crusades DBQ includes a guided reading passage and analysis questions to help students understand the causes of the First Crusade. Are you looking for a rigorous way to teach the Council of Clermont and the start of the Holy Wars? This Common Core-aligned resource dives deep into the famous speech that launched the Crusades. Perfect for

Challenge students to analyze Life on the Feudal Manor through this document analysis activity. Students compare primary and secondary source interpretations of Manorialism and Medieval life. Move beyond basic definitions of Feudalism! This resource asks students to evaluate how different historians and historical figures interpret the social and economic structures of the Middle Ages. By comparing multiple perspectives, students develop essential historical thinking skills and learn to

Support your English Language Learners with these ESL ELL Peer Interview activities! These speaking and writing graphic organizers help students conduct interviews, identify personality traits, and write a complete character sketch paragraph. Boost Oral Language & Writing Skills with Peer Interviews! Are you looking for an engaging way to get your ESL, ELL, and Newcomer students talking and writing? This no-prep resource provides a structured framework for students to practice interviews, des

Help your students understand the economic heart of the Middle Ages with these comprehensive guided notes on the Manor System. This resource focuses on the concept of self-sufficiency and how medieval communities functioned independently during the feudal period. These fill-in-the-blank notes are designed to keep students engaged while providing a clear structure for your lecture or textbook reading. This Resource Covers:Defining Self-Sufficiency: Students compare modern global interdependence

Engage your students and explore medieval history with this zero-prep video worksheet designed to accompany the popular educational video, "What Made the Black Death So Deadly?"Bring the realities of the Middle Ages into your classroom with this 10-question viewing guide. Perfect for Middle School Social Studies, World History, or AP European History, this worksheet holds students accountable while teaching them about the origins, spread, and devastating impacts of the Bubonic Plague. This assig

Engage your students with a high-interest historical accuracy vs. Hollywood film study! This Viking Film Analysis resource challenges students to look beyond the screen and evaluate the historical authenticity of How to Train Your Dragon. Perfect for Middle School World History or Secondary ELA, this lesson bridges the gap between pop culture and primary source evidence, making it an ideal "hook" for your Viking Age unit or a standalone media literacy lesson. Includes:Graphic organizers

Teach the difficult but essential history of Canada’s Indian Residential School System with sensitivity and depth. This comprehensive document analysis resource is designed to help students understand the systemic impact on Indigenous Peoples, the intent behind the schools, and the lasting legacy of the survivors. Aligned with the Ontario Grade 10 Canadian History (CHC2D/CHC2P), BC Social Studies Curriculum, and Social Studies frameworks across Canada, this resource directly supports Truth an

Engage your students with contemporary Indigenous literature through Sunshine O’Donovan’s powerful short story, "Hell's Gate." This comprehensive, no-prep unit explores the intersection of land use, colonialism, and cultural identity. Set in the Fraser Canyon, this resource provides a critical lens for students to examine different perspectives on the environment and the historical impact of the railway on First Nations communities. What’s Included:Unit Overview: A step-by-step guide on how to

Engage your students with Ray Bradbury’s chillingly prophetic short story, "The Veldt." This comprehensive Short Story Unit is designed for Middle and High School ELA (Grades 8-12), focusing on technology ethics, parenting themes, and dystopian elements. Whether you're teaching a Sci-Fi unit or looking for a standalone literary analysis lesson, this resource provides everything you need to help students explore the dark side of a "perfect" automated home. What’s Included in This Resource?Li

Help your students master the fundamentals of chronological order with this comprehensive Timeline Practice resource. Understanding the transition between BCE (Before Common Era) and CE (Common Era) is a foundational historical thinking skill that students must master before diving into any World History or Ancient Civilizations unit. This resource is designed for Middle School Social Studies and High School History students who need a clear, hands-on way to visualize the flow of time.