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Biography: Painters of the Renaissance
$2.25This biography focuses on the Renaissance artists Michelangelo, Sandro Botticelli, Raphael Sanzio, and Titian.$2.25 -
Political Cartoon: Mistress Columbia
$2.50The download includes the following: 1. A PowerPoint - complete with discussion notes for each slide - that teachers can use to lead students through the cartoon. 2. An introductory paragraph that...$2.50 -
Political Cartoon Bundle: The Road to Civil War
$4.50These two political cartoons, Southern Chivalry __ Argument versus Clubs and Mistress Columbia, focus on the increasing tensions between the North and the South -- and the national government's...$4.50 -
Political Cartoon: Southern Chivalry __ Argument versus Clubs
$2.50Southern Chivalry ___ Argument versus Club's was created by John L. Magee in 1856 and was published in the aftermath of the violent caning Massachusetts Senator Charles Sumner received at the hands...$2.50 -
Biography: John Calvin
$2.25This biography of John Calvin, a 16th century French theologian, pastor, and reformer, focuses on his seminal work,$2.25 -
Biography: Martin Luther
$2.25This biography of Martin Luther, a 16th century German friar, focuses on his decision to become a monk in 1505, his opposition to the sale of indulgences by the Catholic$2.25 -
USA State Capital Match Game
$5.00USA State Capital Match Game This a matching game where students wil l match each U.S. state with its capital. All 50 states are included. 100 c$5.00 -
Biography: Dante Alighieri
$2.25This biography of Dante Alighieri focuses on his seminal work, the Div$2.25 -
Biography: William the Conqueror
$2.25The biography includes a series of questions based on the reading. In using this in my own class room, students are encouraged to: 1. Number the paragraphs 2. Read the biography 3. Highlight...$2.25 -
Political Cartoon: The Age of Iron -- Man as He Expects to Be
$2.50The Age of Iron – Man as He Expects to Be, published by Currier and Ives in 1869, addresses the burgeoning women’s movement of the mid-19th century. The download includes the following: 1. A...$2.50 -
Biography: Thomas Aquinas
$2.25This biography of Thomas Aquinas focuses on the concepts set forth in his seminal work, Summa Theologica, his attempts to reconcile faith with reason, his belief in natural law, and his influence on...$2.25 -
Project: Immigration and Industrialization in 19th Century America
$2.50As a culminating assessment on immigration and industrialization in 19th century America, students will create an immigration and industrialization brochure. The brochure is best created on a piece...$2.50