World History
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Proclamation of 1763
$1.50This one-page set of excerpts from the Proclamation of 1763 can be used in a wide variety of ways to aide in student understanding of the growing division between the British and the Colonists in the...$1.50 -
Recipes from Medieval Europe
$2.00This student handout, developed by Shawneen Morrison, simply contains three recipes from medieval Europe including Lampreys in Galytyne (Eel in Sauce), An Entrayle (Stuffed Sheep Stomach), and...$2.00 -
Age of Absolutism and King Louis XIV Lesson
$3.50This lesson plan covers the rise of Absolutism and the methods that King Louis XIV of France used to centralize power. The lesson begins with a very short powerpoint to set up Absolutism. The first...$3.50 -
Biography: Thomas Paine
$2.25This biography on Thomas Paine focuses on his arrival in the American Colonies and major arguments in his work Common Sense. The biography also addresses the impact Paine's arguments had on both...$2.25 -
Biography: Niccolò Machiavelli
$2.25This biography on Niccolò Machiavelli focuses on his government service during the Florentine republic, the arguments presented in his seminal work The Prince, and his impact on political leaders...$2.25 -
Crowdfunding Assignment with Template - Create a Fake GoFundMe Page
$3.00Created by Lauren Anderson: Crowdfunding is a way of raising money for a project or cause using small amounts of money from a large number of people, typically via the internet. Sites like GoFundMe...$3.00 -
Communist Manifesto Simulation: What is the Point of Marxism?
$10.00This simulation, created by Shawneen Morrison, provides an engaging introduction to Marxist theory. It can be used in U.S. History classes to differentiate between 20th Century progressives who...$10.00 -
Classroom Cash
$2.50Use this money, designed by Shawneen Morrision, for any of your classroom games, simulations, or activities. Page 2 includes denominations for JeopardyTM style games. Page 4 includes the denomination...$2.50 -
African Culture: Music and Dance
$5.00This engaging activity, created by Shawneen Morrison, will have your students out of their seats as they work together to produce polyrhythmic music and then use two brief video lessons to attempt...$5.00 -
African Empires and Kingdoms Webquest
$6.00Many students enter World History classrooms unable to name a single African Empire other than the Egyptian Empire. They often hold stereotypes of pre-colonial African societies as having been small,...$6.00 -
World Religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Daoism, Christianity Comparison Activity
$3.50This lesson plan covers the origins, main ideas, and spread of Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Christianity. Students will read a 2 page article about these religions and philosophies. They...$3.50 -
Medieval Europe Role of The Catholic Church Lesson: Article and Questions
$2.00This article covers the role the Catholic Church played in Medieval Europe. Topics covered include: 1. The Church as the unifying force for post-Classical Europe 2. The role that the Church and the...$2.00