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Ilya Bolotowsky Biography

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Students decipher the meaning of abstract art using Ilya Bolotwosky art examples. In this art analysis lesson, students complete activities to analyze abstraction art. Students complete criticism and aesthetics activities, color and...
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Dinosaurs

For Teachers K - 5th
Students will develop goals for inquiry. They will also improve content area reading and research skills. The context of studying dinosaurs will help learners to distinguish from organisms that live presently and those from the past...
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Catholic Church & Crusades

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this Roman Catholic Church and the Crusades study guide worksheet, students read a brief overview pertaining to the time period in world history and then respond to 2 reflection questions.
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Dress in the 14th Century

For Students Pre-K - 6th
In this history learning exercise, students explore the clothing styles of the 14th century. Students draw a picture of a knight or a girl. They answer questions about various items of clothing.
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Understanding Castles

For Students 6th - 7th
In this English history worksheet, learners read a one page text with pictures and diagrams pertaining to the castles built after the Norman conquest. There are no questions.
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Where in the World is Camelot?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research and plot the various locations of the legendary Camelot from "The Legend of King Arthur." They conduct Internet research, and plot the possible locations of Camelot on a current map of Great Britain.
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Castles in the Middle Ages: Different Attack Methods

For Students 7th
In this castles worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer listing different methods of attack, their advantages and disadvantages.
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A Common Thread

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore the Renaissance. In this Renaissance lesson, 6th graders study the culture and society of the middle ages. Students research the geography and climate of the times and discover how these affected agriculture.
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The Story of Last Names

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine the origins of common last names. In this lesson plan on last names, students read about how last names came to be and examine the meaning behind a few common last names.
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Printing Press

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students demonstrate the impact of the printing press on society.  In this printing press instructional activity, students discuss occupations and industries that have grown up due to the invention of the printing press. ...
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The Pillow Book of Sei Shonagon

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders deduce the motivation behind and meaning of certain behaviors, conversations and poetry. Students analyze culture's value system. Students compare and contrast Anglo Saxon court culture, Medieval court culture, Medieval...
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Visual Arts:Literature and World Civilization

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine the art of the Middle Ages or Medieval time period through the activities in this unit.
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Mapping the Border

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students create maps of the borderland region. They decorate their maps with colors, pictures, icons, scenes, words that reflect their understanding of the character and history of the borderland.
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Clay Gargoyles

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students observe Gargoyles and listen to an explanation of their place in art history. They create gargoyles with clay and paint with stone finish.
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What Has Happened Here?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read a passage from Geraldine Brooks's novel Year of Wonders. They generate questions to clarify the meaning of the text and make connections between the text and information learned in their history and science classes.
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Astronomers

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students explore the profession of astronomy.  In this social studies lesson plan, students read articles on astronomers contributions to society and history.  Students reference the Bible for recorded astronomies impact on the...
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Italian Renaissance (1330-1550)

For Students 6th - 12th
Is your class studying the Italian Renaissance? This resource includes 10 short answer and essay questions about the artistic, scientific, political, and philosophical achievements during the Italian Renaissance. The first 3 questions...
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Pawn Stars: Africa

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
What element was worth more during the growth of empires in West Africa: gold or halite? After examining various pieces of evidence of primary and secondary source documents placed around the room, your class members will each make a...
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The Crusades

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Lesson plans about the Crusades can provide a variety of suggestions for motivating and educational activities.
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The Middle Ages Quiz 1

For Students 7th - 8th
In this Middle Ages quiz worksheet, students complete a 10 question quiz. Page has answers and links to additional activities.
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Tudor Religion

For Students 5th - 7th
In this literacy and religion worksheet, students read a selection about the Tudor religion, including what life was like in a monastery. They answer 15 short answer questions based on the reading.
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TREBUCHET

For Students 6th - 8th
In this social studies worksheet, middle schoolers find the words that are related to the concept of war and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Major Art Periods

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
After examining a brief article about the major art periods, readers use the provided graphic organizer to identify the main idea and supporting ideas in the paragraph.
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What's This?: Mythic Creatures

For Students 6th - 12th
Fantastic beasts, and where to find them, are featured in a resource that offers images of real animals that just might have given rise to some of mythic creatures of legend.

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