5th - 8th Grade World History/Studies
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Biography: St. Francis of Assisi
$2.25This biography of St. Francis of Assisi focuses on his upbringing, his decision to embrace poverty, his establishment of the Franciscan Order of the Catholic Church, and his attempt to spread the Gospel to lands beyond Italy. The biography includes a...$2.25 -
Biography: Henry IV, Holy Roman Emperor
$2.25This biography of Henry IV focuses on the dispute with Pope Gregory VII over lay investiture, his subsequent excommunication, the journey to Canossa, and the legacy of his reign over the Holy Roman Empire. The biography includes a series of questions...$2.25 -
Latin America Map Activity
$3.00Latin America Map Powerpoint with Blank Latin America Map for students to follow along. Includes Latin American crossword puzzle. Created by Chris Jaskowiak - Visit My Store$3.00 -
Biography: Charlemagne
$2.25This biography of Charlemagne, the first "Emperor of the Romans," focuses on his rise to power, his role in reforming both the monetary of educational systems of Europe, and the collapse of European unity upon his death in 814CE. The biography includes...$2.25 -
Video Guide: The Crusades - Crescent and the Cross
$2.50This documentary on the Crusades is an excellent resource for both understanding the history behind these holy wars and for examining the current atmosphere of mistrust between Christians and Muslims. Starting in the late 11th Century, when Pope Urban...$2.50 -
World Map: Continents and Oceans
$1.50This world map obliges students to label the seven (7) continents and five (5) oceans and to color accordingly. The directions for the map are detailed and are intended to encourage students to produce quality work. Although the file has been uploaded...$1.50 -
Project: Roman Empire Annotated Timeline
$2.50An annotated timeline is an excellent way to help your students organize important events related to the rise and fall of the Roman Empire. This project begins with a PowerPoint that introduces the guidelines for students. The PowerPoint also...$2.50 -
World History | Mesoamerica Mayan Life | Primary Source Jigsaw Activity
$3.25In this 11 page packet, your students have everything they need to complete a Primary Source Jigsaw Activity about Mayan Life using excerpts from the recollections of Diego de Landa, a Spanish priest living among the Maya in 1562...$3.25 -
Video Lesson: The Colosseum
$3.00Perfect Grab and Go Lesson! We can all agree that providing students visual content enhances instruction…Especially this generation of students. One of the easiest ways to do this is show your students a video. The only problem is there is just so...$3.00 -
World History | Religions | China | Confucianism | Presentation & Activities
$2.99You are purchasing 1 full color power-point, game, and student activity, and corresponding worksheets for notes, game and activity on the topic of World Religions : Confucianism. Great intro to the basics of the belief system: What is...$2.99 -
Social Studies Studio Activities Pack 1
$5.00Is engagement lacking in your classroom? Do your students say, "Ugh this again?" under their breath when given a warm-up? Do you just need fresh ideas? Well, here at Social Studies Studio we got you covered! This activity pack is a must have for all...$5.00 -
Anticipation Guides for The Maya, Aztecs, and Incas
$2.7530 total True-False items with answers. 10 each for The Maya, Aztecs, and Incas. I use these before the chapter to see what the students know, get them interested, and to foster discussion Created by Don Jenkins - Visit My Store$2.75