Western Europe

This dual biography of William Shakespeare and Miguel Cervantes focuses on each writer's literary accomplishments, including Shakespeare's multitude of comedies, histories, and tragedies, and Cervantes' seminal work, Don Quixote de la Mancha...

This biography of the German inventor Johannes Gutenberg focuses on his experimentation with printing, his subsequent invention of the movable type printing press, and its impact on both the Renaissance and the Protestant Reformation...

This resource is a Google form that is linked to an interactive gallery of the delegates of the Constitutional Convention. A link to Google Earth is provided so students can virtually stand in Independence Hall and explore the area. This is a great...

This resource is a Google form that is linked to an interactive image of the Declaration of Independence. A great enrichment activity in small groups or homework assignment. The Declaration of Independence brilliantly summarized the widespread views of...

This resource is a Google form and doc linked to an interactive map on the major battles of the French and Indian War. Battles of the French and Indian War took place across French and British territory that is today the United States and Canada. Troops...

This product is a Google doc that is linked to an interactive image of the English Bill of Rights. A great enrichment activity in small groups or homework assignment. When the Catholic king, James II, was forced from the English throne in 1688,...

This product is a Google form linked to an interactive timeline on the English Reformation and an interactive map of the major religions in Europe around 1600. By 1600, the Reformation had led to major changes in the religions practiced in Europe...

This product is a Google form and doc linked to an interactive timeline on the causes and effects of the English Civil War and Glorious Revolution and an interactive gallery on the English Bill of Rights.   Beginning in 1603, the English monarchy...

The product is a Google form and doc linked to two interactive galleries on William Shakespeare and realism in Northern European Renaissance art. The Northern Renaissance style might be described as the very singular result of a blending of Late Gothic...

This product is a Google form and doc linked to an interactive map on Italy's City-States during the Renaissance period. The map shows political divisions in Europe and Italy around 1500. Unlike most of Europe, Italy was divided into city-states that...

This product is a Google form and doc linked to an interactive gallery on the changing views of the universe during the Renaissance period. Beginning in the 1400's, the Renaissance spirit of inquiry was also applied to the sciences. New observations and...

Thinking, and exploring life, inventing, and creating defined the Ancient GReece. This activity worksheet involves partner swapping as students answer and research questions about geography, politics, literature, and philosophy. Students will wander...