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From the Dreyfus Affair to the World Today

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
Historical events do not occur in a vacuum. Such is the case of the Dreyfus Affair, where the connection between Captain Alfred Dreyfus, Emile Zola, and Hannah Arendt is fused by the events of the early 20th century. The informative...
PPT
Beverly Hills High School

Congress of Vienna 1815

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Europe was changing in the early nineteenth century, and the Congress of Vienna largely sought to slow and contain those sweeping changes. A slideshow presentation illustrates the details of the Congress of Vienna, including its three...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

SIX WIVES OF HENRY VIII

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Learners research one of the six wives of Henry VIII in groups to provide expert presentations. In this European History lesson, students view a film and take notes on Henry VIII's wives. Learners evaluate the information from the...
Writing
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The Rest of the Story Worksheet

For Students 6th - 8th
In this oral traditions worksheet, students choose a character from 1 of the 3 poems and compose an ending for the story from that character's point of view. The characters include an American Indian orphan, a European, and an American...
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Early Explorers

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explain the reasons why Europeans decided to explore and colonize the world. In this European explorers lesson, 5th graders complete a wall matrix about the explorers and write a summary about the explorer of their choice.
Worksheet
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EU Overview III

For Students 9th - 12th
In this European Union (EU) worksheet, students respond to 17 fill in the blank questions about the history and functions of the EU.
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The Euro: Money Changes Everything

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explore the impact of the euro on nations of the European Union (EU). In this euro lesson, students examine exchange rates within the EU as well as outside the EU in order to better understand the implications of ...
Lesson Plan
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Native Lands: Indians in Georgia, How Do We Know What We Know?

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Learners examine Native American oral traditions. In this Georgia history lesson, students discuss Native American oral traditions and research stories of migration. Learners create their own oral history projects that feature their...
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Ute Indians: Past and Present

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders study the history of the Ute Indians. In this Ute Indians instructional activity, 4th graders complete a KWL chart about Ute Indians and read the online Ute Indian Fact Sheet. Students study examples of Ute culture, where...
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A to Z Observations

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine the cultural conflicts that occurred when Europeans moved into the land the Native Americans lived on that would become West Virginia. In this West Virginia history activity, 8th graders visit the state history...
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Navigating With Explorers

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students retrace the steps of European explorers to the New World and recreate the early exploration through online research and multimedia presentations. In this world history and technology lesson, students research early explorations...
Worksheet
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Questions to “Drawing the Color Line”

For Students 8th - 12th
In this African American history worksheet, students watch "Drawing the Color Line" and then respond to 6 short answer questions about slavery.
Worksheet
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The Spanish Entrada

For Students 9th - 12th
For this Arizona history worksheet, students read a 5 page selection that includes primary sources about time periods in the state's history. Students then respond to 5 short answer questions based on the selection.
Lesson Plan
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Red River Spy Mission

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders analyze causes of the Red River Rebellion. In this Canadian history lesson, 8th graders consider the differing points of view of the groups involved in this rebellion. Students research Louis Riel and Sir John MacDonald.
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Encounters – Native Americans and Euro Americans (1850-1870)

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students consider the plight of Native Americans. In this Oregon history activity, students research Internet and print sources regarding land conflicts between the whites and Native Americans. Students discuss resettlement and...
Lesson Plan
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The Depletion of the Buffalo

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders consider different cultural viewpoints. In this Kansas history lesson, 7th graders examine the depletion of buffalo as a contention point between Native American and European settlers. Students read diary entries to gain...
Organizer
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Medicine in the Middle Ages 1100- 1400

For Students 7th - 12th
In this history of medicine worksheet, learners explore details about doctors, illnesses, hospitals, and treatments during the Middle Ages.
Worksheet
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Native Americans: Thematic Timeline

For Students 8th - 12th
In this Native American history learning exercise, students follow the provided directions to create their own interactive timelines featuring resistance struggles of the tribes.
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Africa 1500-present: The Big Picture

For Teachers 7th - 9th
In this African history study guide worksheet, students read a brief overview pertaining to the history of Africa from 1500 to the present.
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"Mexico" Lessons

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners complete a number of lessons to learn the history of Mexico. They research Aztec myths, Tenochtitlan, and create reports to share with the class.
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Sculpting a Message: From the Counter-Reformation to the Present Day

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students discuss persuasive messages in art. In this art history lesson, students research 17th- century European sculptures to find the messages given. They create their own sculptures and write press releases to explain their art. 
Interactive
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The French Revolution (1789–1799)

For Students 7th - 12th
For this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 8 short answer and essay questions about the French Revolution. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive worksheet. 
Interactive
Curated OER

The Roman Empire (60 BCE-160 CE)

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about ancient Rome. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive worksheet. 
Interactive
Curated OER

The Roman Empire (60 BCE-160 CE)

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive history quiz worksheet, learners respond to 50 multiple choice questions about the Roman Empire. Students may submit their answers to be scored.

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