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Ancient Greece: Athens vs Sparta Debate (Philosophical Chairs) Activity
$3.50In this lesson, students read about the Ancient Greek City-States of Athens and Sparta. For each city-state, students are given a 1 and a half page article that discusses: 1. Culture 2. Government 3. Role of Women More specifically, the articles...$3.50 -
Capitalism vs Communism vs Socialism Debate Activity
$3.99This lesson plan has students compare and debate the characteristics of different economic systems. Students will look at how Capitalism, Socialism, and Communism differ from one another in the following 5 categories: 1. Role of Government 2...$3.99 -
Neolithic Revolution: Hunter-Gatherer or Farmer? Activity
$3.50In this lesson, students learn about the effects of the Neolithic Revolution and then form teams to make a presentation over whether they would prefer to be a hunting and gathering or a farming society. Lesson begins with a brief 5 minute powerpoint that...$3.50 -
French Revolution Unit: Comic Strip and Debate activity with articles
$6.50These 3 lessons, created by Dan Nguyen,cover the 3 stages of the French Revolution. In the first lesson, students read an article about the origins and causes of the revolution and use it to complete a comic strip activity. In the 2nd lesson, students...$6.50 -
Biography: Justinian I
$2.25This biography leads students through the rise of the Byzantine emperor, Justinian I. The biography focuses on Justinian's goals of re-uniting the Roman Empire, and describes the challenges Justinian faced during his reign, including criticism that his...$2.25 -
Ming and Qing Dynasties Travel Brochure Activity
$2.95In this lesson,created by Dan Nguyen, students read a 3 page article about the Ming and Qing Dynasties of China. Students are then tasked to create a travel brochure about China during these periods. Their instructions are to: 1. Read the article 2...$2.95 -
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