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This lesson includes a short reading that covers the battles of: The Maginot Line Battle of Britain North Africa The Balkans Operation Barbarossa and Siege of Leningrad Students use this reading to complete a timeline activity that includes the dates, identify who was victorious in the battle, and the significance of the battle. They also draw a small visual representation. Please take a moment to leave a review, it means so much! Follow HERE to get updated when sources are posted! =) Include

This "print and go" lesson includes an original, comprehensive 3-page reading that covers China in the years following World War I (the interwar years). The reading reviews the rise of nationalism and communism. Students follow along responding to short answer questions about the documents (on a separate sheet). There is a key for the short answer questions. There is an additional, optional, vocabulary activity. Visual vocabulary requires students to pick (4) words from a list of ten and defi

I designed this poster for my own U.S. History classroom when my department decided to all use the same acronym in our rooms so students would have continuity through classes and years. WAVES has students breakdown the analysis by looking at Words, Actions, Visuals, Emotions, and Significance. This poster reviews those in more detail and can be printed and hung in both 18x24 and 24x36 sizes. Follow my shop for more posters coming soon. Early World History Printable Posters (Historical Figures

This lesson covers both the background of Theodore Roosevelt and the Rough Riders, as well as their role in the Battle of San Juan Hill in the Spanish American War. Students read an original 2-page reading (with sources embedded) and follow along with a worksheet. The reading and work are on separate documents so you can choose to print a class set of the reading or post to your school's online platform, etc. The worksheet allows students to process the information but allows them to display th

Enable self-guided learning with this Cold War lesson package, perfect for independent student work. Dive into superpower emergence, ideological tensions, and post-war conferences through a concise 3-page reading, enhancing reading comprehension skills and source analysis with embedded sources. Included is a 2-page worksheet featuring 9 Document-Based Questions (DBQs) and a grading key, ideal for student-driven study sessions. This style of lessons allows you to clear up instruction time so you

his resource explores key U.S. immigration laws through time, focusing on acts like the Chinese Exclusion Act and the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965. Students will engage with a mix of questions that start with simple comprehension and build up to critical thinking. Each act includes two levels of questions—one to help students grasp the basics and another to dive deeper into analysis. The wrap-up questions help students connect their learning to larger themes in U.S. immigration policy

Enable self-guided learning with this lesson on Tiananmen Square. Students will read a comprehensive 2-page reading with sources embedded as they follow along answering document-based questions on a separate page. This allows you to print a class set of the reading (or post it to your digital classroom). There is an optional sensory figure. We call this "sensory-ish" as it includes a few additional questions. This style of activity requires students to look at the event from the perspective of

This lesson is a short reading and two sources that cover Constantine the Great. They quickly cover his rise to power and the change from the Roman Empire to the Byzantine Empire, with a strong focus on the role that Christianity played in his rule. The reading is three pages and can be printed as a class set. The worksheet that follows along includes eight document-based questions. Please take a moment to leave a review, TPT will give you credits towards a future TPT purchase! Follow HERE to

This lesson allows students to analyze seven sources about Vladimir Putin, comparing Western and Russian perspectives. A background reading on Putin provides students with essential information about his life and leadership to give context to the sources. As they work through the sources, students will fill out a worksheet to guide their analysis and practice source evaluation skills. At the end of the lesson, students will respond to a prompt, using evidence from the texts to support their conc

This lesson is designed to allow students to see what the cost of living is in the "real world." Students start with a Pre-Test where they record what they think the cost of different aspects are (rent, utilities, etc). They then use that same worksheet to record the reality of the cost of living provided in the PowerPoint. This was designed Feb 2025, so adjust for inflation if needed. The PowerPoint gives a unique perspective of handing costs. Do students plan to buy a car or use public transi

This resource helps students explore the human and physical geography of Europe and Russia with an engaging PowerPoint presentation. The guided notes worksheet includes maps such as density dot, coastline, and climate maps to make the content more interactive. Students will learn about human settlement patterns, natural resources, and trade routes while connecting geography to real-world impacts. The worksheet also features questions for students to respond to on paper and in class discussions,

This "print and go" lesson includes an original, comprehensive 2-page reading that covers the legacy of Ida B. Wells. This reading is great for subs as it can be done independently. It would work well for U.S. History, Black History Month, or Women's History month. Students follow along responding to short answer questions about the documents (on a separate sheet). There is a key for the short answer questions. There is an additional, optional, AVID style "I Am" poem. This engaging activity r

This resource explores the Roosevelt Corollary and U.S. intervention in Latin America, focusing on the line between supporting Latin American independence while simultaneously asserting control through policies like the Corollary and the Iran-Contra Affair. The reading provides a clear overview of U.S. actions, including key moments such as the Monroe Doctrine, the Roosevelt Corollary, and the covert operations in Nicaragua during the 1980s. Students will engage with primary sources, including P

"Print and Go" with this engaging lesson on the aftermath of World War II! Dive into a comprehensive 2-page reading covering the emergence of superpowers, ideological tensions, and key conferences shaping the post-war world order. Students will explore the contrasting political ideologies of the Soviet Union and the Western Allies, analyze the impact of economic initiatives like the Marshall Plan, and examine the formation of military alliances such as NATO and the Warsaw Pact. The reading is ac

Renaissance and Reformation posters of historical figures with quotes! They are made in printable sizes (8.5x11) and can be printed in color or in greyscale (black and white). Each poster has a historical figure from early world history and a quote from that figure. The people included are: Erasmus Galileo Johannes Gutenberg King Henry VIII Leonardo Da Vinci Machiavelli Martin Luther Michaelangelo You can choose to display them year-round as part of your classroom decor, change them out as yo

This lesson covers Cuba's struggle for independence through an original 2-page reading with primary sources embedded. Students use the information they learn in the reading to respond to questions. There is a good mix of document-based questions, reading comprehension questions, vocabulary, higher order thinking, etc. The reading is separate from the questions if you want to just post the reading or print a class set (to save paper/ink). There is also a key for teachers for the questions and

This "print and go" lesson includes an original, comprehensive 2-page reading that covers solar eclipses. The reading explains them and then takes a look at how different cultures throughout time viewed them (from myths, legends, fear, beliefs, and cosmological). The lesson includes two activity options! Option 1: Less rigorous. Students create a comic strip (template provided!) where they depict each of the cultures, our own included! Option 2: More rigorous. Students answer document-based qu

This lesson is designed to allow students to explore a specific career (they choose!) through a "one-pager" infographic activity. The lesson includes a short PPT to go over the expectations and to give samples of infographics. Students then use a 1/2-page rubric handout to ensure they include all the essential information such as salary, skills, work environment, etc. The rubric can be submitted with their work for you to use to grade, as well! This can be done in on paper or electronically (Can

This quick and easy back to school worksheet is designed for High School teachers. This allows you to learn a bit about your students as you ease into the school year. It's a perfect add on for days you are going over procedures, syllabus, etc. This worksheet is designed for High School but would also work for Middle. There is one "this or that" question that has students decide between Instagram or Snapchat, so that may not be relevant to all middle schoolers. Please take a moment to leave a

This "print and go" lesson includes a background reading and 4 sources students will analyze. The reading and sources are in a separate document so you can choose to print a class set, if you'd like! Students follow along responding to short answer questions about the documents. Once they are done, they move on to the document-based question (DBQ) that they synthesize all of the information they've learned to answer. This should be about a paragraph. There is a key for the short answer questio