5th - 8th Grade World History/Studies
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Gandhi (1982) Movie Question Guide
$1.00This product is a movie question guide for the Oscar winning movie Gandhi which is available on Amazon or YouTube (type in Gandhi 1982 and the full version should be there). I typically start the movie when Gandhi is on the train heading to South Africa...$1.00 -
Arab-Israeli Conflict Mapping Activity
$2.00The Arab-Israeli Conflict Mapping Activity Worksheet has three maps that illustrate the creation of Israeli, Six Days War and Present day. The Arab-Israeli Conflict Mapping Activity includes explicit instructions on how to complete the map as well as...$2.00 -
DBQ Mini: Constantinople
$1.75As a teacher we want to promote critical thinking and writing skills. DBQ's (Document Based Questioning) are a great way to encourage the growth of these two skills. However, a full DBQ can be daunting, especially if you or your class has never done a...$1.75 -
The Crusades: Mapping Activity
$2.00This mapping activity is over the Crusades. The Crusades Mapping Activity includes explicit instructions on how to complete the map as well as questions based on the map along with knowledge based questions on the Crusades.Students will label and color...$2.00 -
Cold War Timeline Group Activity
$2.25This product, Cold War Timeline Group Activity product is designed to be used in partners or groups.Students will be introduced to the major events of the Cold War. Students will engage in this discovery by analyzing and creating a timeline of key...$2.25 -
Atlantic Slave Trade (Triangular Trade) Talk, Read, Talk, Write (TRTW) Activity
$2.00This product is a great teaching strategy to have students understand the causes and impact of the Atlantic Slave Trade. The product includes a copy of the reading and a PowerPoint to guide you and the students through the TRTW (Talk, Read, Talk, Write)...$2.00 -
Scramble for Africa Simulation
$2.00Scramble for Africa Simulation is a game style product to engage and excite students to understand Imperialism and its impact on the continent of Africa.Students will be one of six countries, have predetermined goals as they strive to take over the...$2.00 -
The Forbidden City: Differentiated Readings and Activities
$2.75This engaging AND no prep activity explains the mystery behind China's Forbidden City. The reading is equipped with a QR codes that links to a virtual tour of the Forbidden City. The videos allow students to explore the imperial palace that was off...$2.75 -
Nelson Mandela & Apartheid: Differentiated Readings and Activity
$2.50This engaging AND no prep activity explains Nelson Mandela's role in ending apartheid in South Africa. Students will read a brief biography of Nelson Mandela's life and a brief history of apartheid. Each reading is equipped with QR codes that link to...$2.50 -
Monotheistic Religions Gallery Walk - NO PREP
$4.00What are the big three monotheistic religions? How are cultural diffusion and religion connected? Students will explore the answers to these questions in this engaging gallery walk. This gallery walk incorporates mapping, graph, and visual analysis...$4.00 -
Mesoamerica (Maya, Aztecs, Incas) Reader's Theater Bundle
$9.00This resource includes three complete Reader's Theaters activities for middle grade students studying Mesoamerican history! The plays in this product include the Ancient Maya Civilization, the Aztec Empire, and the Inca Empire.Each play is a 5-Act,...$9.00 -
Inca Empire Reader's Theater
$4.00This resource is a 5-Act, 25-role reader's theater script for the Inca Empire! Reader's Theater is an engaging instructional strategy for middle grade students that allows them to act out various historical scenes. The acts are as follows: Act I:...$4.00