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Indigenous Studies Background History Quiz 2:
Welcome! Indigenous Studies Background History Practice Test 02 is the second 10-question (multiple choice and true or false) in our series of quizzes for Canadian educators teaching junior or senior high school social studies, history, or Indigenous studies classes. Plan to include this practice quiz or the entire series in your next unit, or download it right now and use it immediately. Use it for review. Use it for whole-group or individual assessment. The included Checks for Understandi
8th - 12th, Adult Education
Canadian History
Also included in:Â Alberta Social Studies 20-1 & 30-1 Super Bundle: nationalism | ideologies
Globalization & Economic Nationalism Quiz/Test 2: WTO | Trade Deficit | Quota
Studying Globalization and Economic Nationalism from the Canadian perspective?This is the second in a series of short, concise practice activities designed for Canadian educators teaching about Globalization and Economic Nationalism in social studies or history classes. Use this set of activities (checks for understanding, practice test, a self-reflection tool, and a retrieval exercise) to assess your students' understanding of globalization and economic nationalism. Plan to include this pract
9th - 12th, Adult Education
Canadian History, Economics , World History
Also included in:Â Alberta Social Studies 20-1 & 30-1 Super Bundle: nationalism | ideologies
Globalization & Economic Nationalism Quiz/Test 1: protectionism | tariffs |CUSMA
Studying Globalization and Economic Nationalism from the Canadian perspective?This is the first in a series of short, concise practice activities designed for Canadian educators teaching about Globalization and Economic Nationalism in social studies or history classes. Use this set of activities (checks for understanding, practice test, a self-reflection tool, and a retrieval exercise) to assess your students' understanding of globalization and economic nationalism. Plan to include this practi
9th - 12th, Adult Education
Canadian History, Economics , World History
Also included in:Â Alberta Social Studies 20-1 & 30-1 Super Bundle: nationalism | ideologies
Trade & Protectionism Flashcards 2: Globalization | Trade Bloc | CUSMA
Flashcards Work!Here is set #2 of flashcards for Canadian students studying basic economic trade and protectionism in social studies, history, economics, or political science. Trade & Protectionism Flashcards Set 2: is a set of 20 essential terms to build background knowledge for junior and high school social studies, history, or economics students. Trade & Protectionism Flashcards Set 2 includes the following basic terms: Globalism Globalization Regional Trade Bloc Bilateral Trade Agreemen
9th - 12th, Adult Education
Canadian History, Economics , Social Studies
Also included in:Â Alberta Social Studies 20-1 & 30-1 Super Bundle: nationalism | ideologies
Concept Attainment (CABbB): Protectionism vs Free Trade General Concepts
Are you studying economic nationalism and protectionism with your students?This concept attainment exercise for Canadian educators and students is highly effective for learning. Help your students master the difference between protectionism and free trade with this engaging concept attainment activity focused on 20th-century economic policies. Students analyze 24 statements, sorting examples and explanations of tariffs, subsidies, and trade liberalization while distinguishing these from unrela
9th - 12th, Adult Education
Canadian History, Economics , World History
Also included in:Â Alberta Social Studies 20-1 & 30-1 Super Bundle: nationalism | ideologies
T-P-S Class Discussion: Nationalism & National Identity in Canada
Welcome!Nationalism & National Identity in Canada Learning Activity for Canadian teachers exploring different types of nationalism and their influence on Canadian identity. Think-Pair-Share classroom discussions are highly effective for learning. This activity explores the question: Which type of nationalism do you think most strongly shapes how people understand national identity today, and why?Think-Pair-Share classroom discussion is a strategy in which students first think about a teacher-pr
9th - 12th, Adult Education
Government
Also included in:Â Alberta Social Studies 20-1 & 30-1 Super Bundle: nationalism | ideologies
T-P-S Class Discussion: Should the United States promote free trade or protectio
Welcome!Economic Nationalism: Free Trade or Protectionism Learning Activity A Think-Pair-Share generated classroom discussion exploring how a nation balances participation in global trade with protecting its own industries, raising questions about who benefits and what trade-offs are involved. This activity explores the question: Should the United States prioritize free trade or the protection of domestic industries?Think-Pair-Share classroom discussion is a strategy in which students first thi
9th - 12th, Adult Education
Economics , Government, U.S. History
CCSS
RH.11-12.7
, RH.11-12.9
T-P-S Class Discussion: Economic Nationalism |free trade|protectionism|tariffs
Welcome!Economic Nationalism: Free Trade or Protectionism Learning Activity for Canadian teachers exploring how a country balances participation in global trade with protecting its own industries, raising questions about who benefits and what trade-offs are involved. Think-Pair-Share classroom discussions are highly effective for learning. This activity explores the question: Should Canada prioritize free trade or protection of domestic industries?Think-Pair-Share classroom discussion is a stra
9th - 12th, Adult Education
Government
Also included in:Â Alberta Social Studies 20-1 & 30-1 Super Bundle: nationalism | ideologies
Ideologies: Nazism & Fascism Compared Quiz/Test 1: Germany | Hitler | Mussolini
Studying Italian fascism and German Nazism?This is the first in a series of short, concise practice quizzes designed for Canadian educators teaching about Italian fascism and German Nazism in social studies or history classes. Use this quiz to assess your students' understanding of the comparison between Italian fascism and German Nazism. Plan to include this practice quiz or the entire series in your next unit, or download it right now and use it immediately. Use it for review. Use it for who
9th - 12th, Adult Education
Government, World History
Also included in:Â Alberta Social Studies 20-1 & 30-1 Super Bundle: nationalism | ideologies
Ideologies: Nazism & Fascism Compared Quiz/Test 1: Hitler | Mussolini | Germany
Studying Italian fascism and German Nazism?This is the first in a series of short, concise practice quizzes designed for educators teaching about Italian fascism and German Nazism in social studies or history classes. Use this quiz to assess your students' understanding of the comparison between Italian fascism and German Nazism. Plan to include this practice quiz or the entire series in your next unit, or download it right now and use it immediately. Use it for review. Use it for whole-group o
9th - 12th, Adult Education
Government, World History
Think-Pair-Share (T-P-S) Class Discussion: Comparing Nazism to Italian Fascism
German Nazism vs Italian Fascism Learning ActivityThink-Pair-Share classroom discussions are highly effective for learning. This activity is for educators and students, discussing German Nazism vs Italian Fascism. Topic for discussion: To what extent was Nazism a more radical version of Fascism, and to what extent was it a fundamentally different ideology?Think-Pair-Share classroom discussion is a strategy in which students first think about a teacher-prepared question, then share and discuss
10th - 12th, Adult Education
European History, Government, World History
Also included in:Â Alberta Social Studies 20-1 & 30-1 Super Bundle: nationalism | ideologies
Indigenous Studies Background History Quiz 1: Worldview | Pre-European
Welcome! Indigenous Studies Background History Practice Test 01 is a 10-question (multiple choice and true or false) quiz for Canadian educators teaching junior or senior high school social studies, history, or Indigenous studies classes. Plan to include this practice quiz or the entire series in your next unit, or download it right now and use it immediately. Use it for review. Use it for whole-group or individual assessment. The included Checks for Understanding are great as bell ringer
8th - 12th, Adult Education
Canadian History
Also included in:Â Alberta Social Studies 20-1 & 30-1 Super Bundle: nationalism | ideologies
Concept Attainment: German Nazism vs Italian Fascism (Can. Ed.)
Welcome!Comparing Adolf Hitler's German Nazism with Mussolini's Italian Fascism for Canadian secondary classrooms. This learning activity comparing Adolf Hitler's German Nazism with Mussolini's Italian Fascism includes the following: One Concept Attainment Brick-by-Brick (CABbB) learning activity (blank with no logos/watermark)The answersOne Student Self-Reflection ToolTeaching suggestionsCABbB: Adolf Hitler's German Nazism versus Mussolini's Italian Fascism covers the following (plus more)
9th - 12th, Adult Education
European History, Government
Also included in:Â Alberta Social Studies 20-1 & 30-1 Super Bundle: nationalism | ideologies
Concept Attainment: Hitler's German Nazism vs Mussolini's Italian Fascism
This learning activity compares Adolf Hitler's German Nazism with Mussolini's Italian Fascism. Concept attainment is an instructional strategy where students examine examples and non-examples to identify the key characteristics of a topic. Concept attainment builds on what students already know, helping them connect new information meaningfully. Concept Attainment Brick-by-Brick (CABbB) is an engaging learning activity. Students examine terms, phrases, and statements associated with two conc
7th - 12th, Adult Education
European History, Government
CCSS
RH.6-8.3
, RH.6-8.4
, RH.9-10.4
 +1
Think-Pair-Share (T-P-S) Class Discussion: NATO, 9/11, Article 5 (collective...)
Welcome!NATO and 9/11 Learning Activity for Canadian teachers exploring NATO, the events of 9/11, and the invocation of NATO Article 5 by the United States on September 12, 2001. Think-Pair-Share classroom discussions are highly effective for learning. This activity is for educators and students, discussing NATO, 9/11, and Article 5 (collective security). Think-Pair-Share classroom discussion is a strategy in which students first think about a teacher-prepared question, then share and discu
9th - 12th, Adult Education
Government
Also included in:Â Alberta Social Studies 20-1 & 30-1 Super Bundle: nationalism | ideologies
Think-Pair-Share (T-P-S) Class Discussion: NATO, Article 5 & Collective Security
Welcome!NATO Learning ActivityThis activity is for educators and students, discussing NATO, Article 5, and collective Security. Think-Pair-Share classroom discussion is a strategy in which students first think about a teacher-prepared question, then share and discuss with a partner, and finally share their thoughts and ideas with the larger group. Think-Pair-Share classroom discussions are highly effective for learning. This activity includes the following:One Think-Pair-Share (T-P-S) learnin
9th - 12th, Adult Education
Government
Also included in:Â Alberta Social Studies 20-1 & 30-1 Super Bundle: nationalism | ideologies
Cold War Assessment Activity 1: superpower, totalitarianism, sphere of influence
Welcome! Are you a Canadian teacher studying the Cold War with your students?This is the first in a series of short, concise practice quizzes designed for educators teaching about the Cold War in social studies or history classes. Plan to include this practice quiz or the entire series in your next unit, or download it right now and use it immediately. Use it for review. Use it for whole-group or individual assessment. This quiz is great as a bell ringer or exit pass. Alternatively, use th
9th - 12th, Adult Education
Canadian History, Social Studies, World History
Also included in:Â Alberta Social Studies 20-1 & 30-1 Super Bundle: nationalism | ideologies
Cold War Flashcard Terms Set 2: MAD | NORAD | SDI | Proxy War | SALT | START
Canadian Secondary Teachers - Flashcards Work!Here is Flashcards Set #2, for your students studying the Cold War in Canadian social studies, history, government, or political science. Cold War Flashcard Terms Set 2 picks up where Set #2 left off. Help your students build the background knowledge to understand the Cold War.See the final page of the preview for a great learning activity that uses these flashcards to build knowledge and understanding. Cold War Flashcard Terms Set 2 is a set of
9th - 12th, Adult Education
Canadian History, Social Studies, World History
Also included in:Â Alberta Social Studies 20-1 & 30-1 Super Bundle: nationalism | ideologies
Cold War Flashcard Terms Set 1: Berlin Blockade | Blacklisting | Superpower
Canadian Secondary Teachers - Flashcards Work!Here is set #1 of flashcards for your students studying the Cold War in Canadian social studies, history, government, or political science. Help your students build the background knowledge to understand the Cold War.See the final page of the preview for a great learning activity that uses these flashcards to build knowledge and understanding. Cold War Flashcard Terms Set 1 is a set of 20 essential terms to build background knowledge for junior an
9th - 12th, Adult Education
Canadian History, Social Studies, World History
Also included in:Â Alberta Social Studies 20-1 & 30-1 Super Bundle: nationalism | ideologies
Self-Determination & Decolonization Quiz/Test 1: Colonization | Imperialism
Welcome! Studying Decolonization?This is the first in a series of short, concise practice quizzes designed for educators teaching about self-determination and decolonization in social studies or history classes. Plan to include this practice quiz or the entire series in your next unit, or download it right now and use it immediately. Use it for review. Use it for whole-group or individual assessment. This quiz is great as a bell ringer or exit pass. Alternatively, use the additional tools
9th - 12th, Adult Education
World History
Also included in:Â Alberta Social Studies 20-1 & 30-1 Super Bundle: nationalism | ideologies
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Welcome to KCTLearning—your source for rigorous, classroom-ready resources for secondary social studies, history, civics, and political science. Each resource is designed with a focus on building background knowledge through strategies such as retrieval practice, spaced learning, and clear, structured assessment practice. From Cold War topics to Indigenous studies and political ideologies, these materials help teachers save time while supporting meaningful student understanding. Perfect for grades 7–12, all resources are practical and ready to use in real classrooms. You will find practice tests and quizzes, formative assessments, student reflection activities, bell ringers, classroom discussion topics (for instance, Think-Pair-Share ready-to-use activities), and many other student learning activities. We are growing our resources quickly, so follow our store to stay up to date on new activities, new topics, new subject bundles, and updates to existing resources.
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