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Agricultural Revolution Article and Illustrated Chart
$2.75This lesson, created by Dan Nguyen, covers the Agricultural Revolution in Europe during the 16th - 19th centuries. Students read a 2 page article and then fill out a chart where they answer questions about the article and then illustrate the main...$2.75 -
Biography: Thomas Hobbes
$2.25This biography on Thomas Hobbes focuses on his seminal work, Leviathan. Here, Hobbes argues that the selfish, often violent nature of people necessitates the creation of a strong central authority. Under an unspoken agreement, people agree to give up...$2.25 -
Biography: Queen Nzinga Mbande
$2.25This biography profiles Queen Nzinga Mbande, the leader of Angola during the early 17th century. Tracing her rise to the throne, the biography focuses on Nzinga's dealings with Portuguese officials, who had colonized the region and were securing African...$2.25 -
Biography: Constantine the Great
$2.25This biography of Constantine the Great focuses on his early life and education, his service in the Roman army, and his eventual rise to Roman emperor. Additionally, the biography traces Constantine's gradual conversion to Christianity. The biography...$2.25 -
Biography: Augustus
$2.25This biography of Augustus describes his origins, including his introduction to public life by Julius Caesar. The biography traces Augustus' rise to power and the beginning of the Pax Romana. The biography includes a series of questions based on the...$2.25 -
Industrial Revolution Article and Illustrated WS
$3.00Created by Dan Nguyen - Visit My Store This is a 3 page article that covers the beginnings and spread of the Industrial Revolution. As students read, they fill in a 3 page chart where they answer questions and then illustrate a picture to represent each...$3.00 -
Origins and Effects of the Age of Imperialism: Debate Activity
$3.95This lesson plan is focused on the rationales for imperialism and its effects. The lesson begins with a brief PowerPoint to set up the topic and give students their directions for the debate. For the activity, the class is divided into 5 teams. The...$3.95 -
Ottoman Empire Newspaper Activity
$3.50This lesson covers the origins, achievements, and characteristics of the Ottoman Empire during the Early Modern period. The lesson includes a 2 page article + some guiding questions. There is a brief powerpoint that gives the students their directions...$3.50 -
13 Stand and Sort Activities to Get Students Moving
$3.00A stand and sort activity, created by Lauren Anderson, allows students to get out of their seats and move around while demonstrating their knowledge of economic concepts. Category signs are taped on the wall in various locations in the classroom...$3.00 -
European Wars of Religion Lesson
$3.50This lesson plan covers the French Wars of Religion, the Anglo-Spanish Wars, and the Thirty Years' War. Students read a 3 page article about the wars and use it to complete a 2 page chart. For each conflict, the chart asks questions in 4 main...$3.50 -
Protestant Reformation Role-Play Debate Activity
$3.50In this lesson students learn about the causes and effects of the Protestant Reformation by taking on roles from the Reformation and conducting a class debate. A 9 slide powerpoint sets up the Reformation, gives students their directions, and explains...$3.50 -
Scientific Revolution Galileo Trial Role Play - FREE
$0.00This is a complete lesson plan, created by Dan Nguyen, that covers the main issues of the Scientific Revolution by having the students role-play as various scientists or Church officials during Galileo's trial. This lesson includes a set-up powerpoint,...$0.00