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Check out the complete units!! Each unit comes with PowerPoint lectures which include presenter notes and video clips, worksheets, warmups, activities, review crossword, , assessment and daily lesson plans. Detailed lesson plans make no prep necessary, just copy/paste into your lesson plans. Everything is usable. Everything is planned. This bundle has everything you need to teach all about each unit of psychology! They really are, "such a time saver."

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Check out the complete units!! Each unit comes with PowerPoint lectures which include presenter notes and video clips, worksheets, warmups, activities, review crossword, , assessment and daily lesson plans. Detailed lesson plans make no prep necessary, just copy/paste into your lesson plans. Everything is usable. Everything is planned. This bundle has everything you need to teach all about each unit of psychology! They really are, "such a time saver."
Renaissance Video Guide, Key and Video link
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Renaissance Video Guide, Key and Video link

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Video Questions for The History Channel’s, “Engineering an Empire - Da Vinci’s World” documentary. This 44 minute documentary covers the beginning of Italian Renaissance, humanism, and Renaissance architecture. Also included is a weblink to the video so you can play the video online. Video questions are very short and very easy to answer, so your students can concentrate on the video. An answer key is provided with the file. Save some money by getting this with the entire unit including PowerPoints, worksheets, lesson plans, project, review and assessment. Go to The Renaissance Unit Bundled. More Renaissance Products! • Renaissance & Reformation PowerPoints • Birth of the Renaissance Informational Text • Niccolo Machiavelli's, The Prince Primary Source Activity • Renaissance Trading Card Project & Scavenger Hunt • Luther’s 95 Theses Primary Source Worksheet • Protestant Reformation Chart • Renaissance Crossword Puzzle Review • The Renaissance and Reformation Unit Bundled More to come. "Follow me" to be the first to know about new products and free stuff.
World War II Nanking Massacre/Rape of Nanking Primary Source Analysis(WW2)
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World War II Nanking Massacre/Rape of Nanking Primary Source Analysis(WW2)

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World War II Nanking Massacre/Rape of Nanking Primary Source Analysis Introduces students to the Nanking Massacre using primary source eyewitness accounts from the event. Students learn about war crimes and are exposed to Japans’ debate over the extent and nature of the Massacre. This exercise looks at five primary source documents and an excerpt from a Japanese text book. It is an excellent addition to your World War II Unit. This can be used in class or as homework as it’s a completely stand alone assignment. This is also perfect for substitute teacher plans. A key is included. Save some money by grabbing this amazing product, along with the entire World War 2 unit including PowerPoints, worksheets, lesson plans, review and assessment. Get World War II Unit Bundled. More Awesome World War II Stuff • The Surrender of France Primary Source Analysis (WWII) • World War II Aftermath Informational Text & Chart Analysis • World War II Timeline Activity • • Oppenheimer v Heisenberg: Race for the Bomb Video Guide - Video WebLink Included • World War II Rise of Dictators Informational Text Analysis • Hitler vs Treaty of Versailles Primary Source Analysis • World War II Crossword Puzzle Review • World War II Unit Bundled More stuff on the way, “follow me” to be the first to know about new products! File Under: World War II World War 2 WW 2 WW II
French Revolution Crossword Puzzle Review
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French Revolution Crossword Puzzle Review

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French Revolution Crossword Puzzle Review includes - 20 Terms and 20 clues plus optional word bank. This is a perfect activity for reviewing before a test, as homework or for substitute plans. This includes two puzzles, one with a word bank and one without. Save some money by grabbing this crossword with the entire French Revolution unit including PowerPoints, worksheets, lesson plans, review and assessment. Get French Revolution Unit Bundled. Word Bank estate Versailles First Estate Bastille Third Estate Reign of Terror Napoleonic Code Congress of Vienna Second Estate Napoleon Bonaparte Estates General King Louis XVI National Assembly Maximilien Robespierre Tennis Court Oath Reign of Terror National Convention Marie-Antoinette King Louis XVI bourgeoisie Related: • Causes of the French Revolution Informational Text • French Revolution Powerpoint • French Revolution Timeline • French Revolution: Declaration of Rights of Man Primary Source Analysis • French Revolution Unit Bundled More to come. "Follow me" to be the first to know about new products and free stuff.
Luther’s 95 Theses Primary Source Worksheet (Renaissance Reformation)
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Luther’s 95 Theses Primary Source Worksheet (Renaissance Reformation)

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Luther’s 95 Theses Primary Source Worksheet teaches students about document that started it all. Excerpts from Luther’s 95 Theses teaches students about his concerns with the Catholic Church’s Certificates of Indulgences, the Gospel and repentance. This can be used in class or as homework as it’s a completely stand alone assignment. Save some money by getting this with the entire unit including PowerPoints, worksheets, project, crossword review, video/video guide, lesson plans and assessment. Go to The Renaissance Unit Bundled. Other Renaissance Products! • Renaissance & Reformation PowerPoints • Birth of the Renaissance Informational Text • Niccolo Machiavelli's, The Prince Primary Source Activity • Renaissance Trading Card Project & Scavenger Hunt • Luther’s 95 Theses Primary Source Worksheet • Renaissance Video Guide, Key and Video link • Renaissance Crossword Puzzle Review • The Renaissance and Reformation Unit Bundled More to come. "Follow me" to be the first to know about new products and free stuff.
Alexander the Great Primary Source Worksheet (Greece)
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Alexander the Great Primary Source Worksheet (Greece)

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Alexander the Great Primary Source Worksheet teaches students about the motivation behind the man, through map skills and primary source document analysis. This short activity focuses on Alexander’s speech before his last battle of India before turning back. This can be used in class or as homework as it’s a completely stand alone assignment. Save some money by getting this product along with the entire unit. Go to Ancient Greece Unit Bundle . More to come. “Follow me” to be the first to know about new products and free stuff.
Niccolo Machiavelli's, The Prince Primary Source Activity (Renaissance)
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Niccolo Machiavelli's, The Prince Primary Source Activity (Renaissance)

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Niccolo Machiavelli’s The Prince Primary Source Worksheet teaches students Machiavelli’s rules on being a Renaissance leader. Excerpts from his infamous book focus on whether it is better to be loved or feared, and a prince’s expertise on war. This can be used in class or as homework as it’s a completely stand alone assignment. It also makes good substitute plans. Save some money by getting this with the entire unit including PowerPoints, worksheets, project, crossword review, video/video guide, lesson plans and assessment. Go to The Renaissance Unit Bundled. More Renaissance Products! • Renaissance & Reformation PowerPoints • Birth of the Renaissance Informational Text • Renaissance Trading Card Project & Scavenger Hunt • Luther’s 95 Theses Primary Source Worksheet • Renaissance Video Guide, Key and Video link • Protestant Reformation Chart • Renaissance Crossword Puzzle Review More to come. "Follow me" to be the first to know about new products and free stuff.
French Revolution: Napoleon Video Questions with Video Link
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French Revolution: Napoleon Video Questions with Video Link

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Napoleon Conqueror Video Questions with Video Link This video has been edited down to 30 minutes to focus on Napoleon’s relations to the French Revolution. Video shows Napoleon's rise to power, his revolutionary reforms and how Napoleon built an empire in Europe. The handout comes with an optional second side with a video link and QR code of the video link for absent students or homework. An answer key is provided. Worksheet has 25 questions covering the 30 minute video. Save some money by grabbing this video guide with the entire French Revolution unit including PowerPoints, worksheets, lesson plans, review and assessment. Get French Revolution Unit Bundled. Related • French Revolution Powerpoint • French Revolution: Declaration of Rights of Man Primary Source Analysis • French Revolution Timeline • Causes of the French Revolution Informational Text • French Revolution Crossword Puzzle Review • French Revolution Unit Bundled More to come. "Follow me" to be the first to know about new products and free stuff.
Scientific Revolution Crossword Puzzle Review
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Scientific Revolution Crossword Puzzle Review

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Scientific Revolution Crossword Puzzle Review includes - 18 Terms and 18 clues plus word bank. This is a perfect activity for reviewing before a test, as homework or for substitute plans. This includes two puzzles, one with a word bank and one without. And of course, a key is included. Word Bank: hypothesis heliocentric
Isaac Newton gravity
Johannes Kepler Galileo Galilei scientific revolution geocentric René Descartes Robert Boyle Andreas Vesalius recant Francis Bacon scientific method heresy
Nicholas Copernicus Galen Ptolemy More to come. "Follow me" to be the first to know about new products and free stuff.
Bread and Circuses Infotext & Primary Source Analysis(Ancient Rome)
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Bread and Circuses Infotext & Primary Source Analysis(Ancient Rome)

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Bread and Circuses Infotext & Primary Source Analysis teaches students how the emperors of Rome used free food and extravagant events to entertain and pacify their citizens. Students read about the methods emperors used, and then move on to a first hand account from the Roman statesman, Seneca, of the bloody gladiator fights to the death. The final two questions from this resource links the Roman games of 2000 years ago to America today. This is an engrossing and important activity linking past to present. This can be used in class or as homework as it’s a completely stand alone assignment. Save some money & make it easy on yourself by grabbing this amazing product, along with the entire Ancient Rome unit including PowerPoints, worksheets, lesson plans, review and assessment. Get Ancient Rome Unit Bundled. Related: • Ancient Rome Video Questions - Youtube Video Link included • Ancient Rome PowerPoints • Fall of Rome Mini-Book Project • Persecution of Christians in Rome Primary Source Activity • The Punic Wars & Roman Imperialism Infotext Analysis • Romulus & Remus Myth, Roman Religion, Education & Social Classes • Rome Crossword Puzzle Review • Ancient Rome Unit Bundled More to come. "Follow me" to be the first to know about new products and free stuff.
Galileo Primary Source Activity: Galileo's Indictment by the Catholic Church
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Galileo Primary Source Activity: Galileo's Indictment by the Catholic Church

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Trial of Galileo Primary Source Activity teaches students about Galileo Galilei’s Indictment and Abjuration by the Catholic Church through common core primary source analysis. This short activity focuses on Galileo’s heretic positions about the universe and fits perfect with any Scientific Revolution unit. It can be used in class or as homework as it’s a completely stand alone assignment. Key is included. Save some money by getting this with the entire unit including PowerPoints, worksheets, lesson plans, project, review and assessment. Go to Scientific Revolution Unit Bundled. Related: • Scientific Revolution PowerPoint • Galileo Primary Source Activity • Scientific Revolution Crossword Puzzle Review • Scientific Revolution Newspaper Project More to come. "Follow me" to be the first to know about new products and free stuff.
World War II Aftermath Informational Text & Chart Analysis (WWII)
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World War II Aftermath Informational Text & Chart Analysis (WWII)

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World War II Aftermath Informational Text & Chart Analysis takes students to the end of World War II. Students learn about the costs of war through lives and money by analyzing data on a chart. Students then to informational text describing the Nuremberg Trials and MacArthur’s occupation of Japan. This can be used in class or as homework as it’s a completely stand alone assignment. This is also perfect for substitute teacher plans. A key is included. Save some money by grabbing this amazing product, along with the entire World War 2 unit including PowerPoints, worksheets, lesson plans, review and assessment. Get World War II Unit Bundled. Related • The Surrender of France Primary Source Analysis (WWII) • Nanking Massacre/Rape of Nanking Primary Source Analysis • Oppenheimer v Heisenberg: Race for the Bomb Video Guide - Video WebLink Included • World War II Timeline Activity • World War II Rise of Dictators Informational Text Analysis • Hitler vs Treaty of Versailles Primary Source Analysis • World War II PowerPoint with Video Clips + Presenter Notes • World War II Crossword Puzzle Review • World War II Unit Bundled More awesome stuff on the way, “follow me” to be the first to know about new products! Also, follow me on Pinterest at World History Ideas! File Under: World War II World War 2 WW2 WWII
French Revolution Declaration of Rights of Man Primary Source Analysis
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French Revolution Declaration of Rights of Man Primary Source Analysis

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Declaration of Rights of Man and Citizen Primary Source Analysis teaches students about the French Revolution through primary source document analysis. This short activity focuses on the treatment of of French citizens before the revolution and the role of government. This can be used in class or as homework as it’s a completely stand alone assignment. Save some money by grabbing this amazing product, along with the entire French Revolution unit including PowerPoints, worksheets, lesson plans, review and assessment. Get French Revolution Unit Bundled. Related: • French Revolution Powerpoint • Napoleon Conqueror Video Questions with Video Link • French Revolution Timeline • Causes of the French Revolution Informational Text • French Revolution Crossword Puzzle Review • French Revolution Unit Bundled More to come. "Follow me" to be the first to know about new products and free stuff.
Scientific Revolution Newspaper Project
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Scientific Revolution Newspaper Project

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This Scientific Revolution Project is perfect assignment after teaching students about the profound contributions made by early scholars during the Scientific Revolution. This project is a wonderful way for students to research and creatively present their findings about key figures of the Scientific Revolution and their accomplishments. A list of scientists is assigned however the Word file in addition to the PDF is included so you can customize the assignment for your class. Save some money by getting this project with the entire unit including, PowerPoint notes, primary source activity, lesson plans, review and assessment. Go to Scientific Revolution Unit Bundled. More to come. "Follow me" to be the first to know about new products and free stuff.
Protestant Reformation Chart (Renaissance and Reformation)
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Protestant Reformation Chart (Renaissance and Reformation)

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Protestant Reformation Chart guides students in organizing important beliefs, and teachings of the Catholic Church, Lutheranism, Calvinism, and the English Church. Chart works with notes, or research from a World History Book and/or the internet. Chart come with key. Save some money by getting this with the entire unit including PowerPoints, worksheets, project, crossword review, video/video guide, lesson plans and assessment. Go to The Renaissance Unit Bundled. More Great Renaissance Products! • Renaissance & Reformation PowerPoints • Birth of the Renaissance Informational Text • Niccolo Machiavelli's, The Prince Primary Source Activity • Renaissance Trading Card Project & Scavenger Hunt • Luther’s 95 Theses Primary Source Worksheet • Renaissance Video Guide, Key and Video link • Renaissance Crossword Puzzle Review • The Renaissance Unit Bundled More to come. "Follow me" to be the first to know about new products and free stuff.
Ancient River Civilizations Crossword Puzzle Review
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Ancient River Civilizations Crossword Puzzle Review

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Ancient River Civilizations Crossword Puzzle Review includes - 17 Terms and 17 clues plus word bank. This covers the River Civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Indus Valley, and China. This is a perfect activity for reviewing before a test, as homework or for substitute plans. This includes two puzzles, one with a word bank and one without. Save some money by getting this with the entire unit. Go to Ancient River Valley Civilizations Entire Unit Bundled Word Bank Dynastic Cycle subcontinent oracle bones Yin Yang Mandate of Heaven city state delta ziggurat feudalism cuneiform Sargon I Hammurabi vizier Mesopotamia Zhou Dynasty Old Kingdom theocracy More to come. "Follow me" to be the first to know about new products and free stuff.
The American Colonies Powerpoint w/Presenter Notes, w/Video Clips + Assessment
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The American Colonies Powerpoint w/Presenter Notes, w/Video Clips + Assessment

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The American Colonies Unit Powerpoint with presenter notes and 7 embedded video links is a great resource to your American Colonies unit. I have used these with my A.P. classes as well as regular U.S. History classes. Lecture is 24 slides total with presenter notes to guide you through the lecture, help you to tell the whole story, and verbally assess and engage your students. Also included is an assessment that can be used as a test or quiz. It is in PDF and Word formats, so its completely editable. Save money! For the entire unit, including these Powerpoints, warm-ups, primary source doc worksheets, review,assessment, Travel Poster Project and lesson plans, go to The American Colonies Complete Unit. Save time and Save money! Topics include: Brief summary of French and Spanish Colonization Jamestown - Virginia Company - John Smith - John Rolfe - Tobacco - Indentured Servitude - Headright System - House of Burgesses New England Colonies - Puritans, - Separatists, - Pilgrims - Mayflower Compact - William Bradford - Wampanoags - - Massachusetts Bay Colony, John Winthrop, Salem Witch Trials - Roger Williams, Anne Hutchinson Lord Baltimore, Maryland Act of Religious Tolerance James Oglethorpe Native American Relations - Bacon’s Rebellion, The Pequot War, King Philip’s War New Netherlands, New York, Henry Hudson William Penn, Society of Friends More on the way! "Follow me" to be the first to know about new products and free stuff. Find me on Pinterest at Teaching History or U.S. History Store. And follow Teaching History on Facebook. File Under: Colonial Times, The 13 Colonies, Colonial America, Thirteen Colonies, The Colonies
Great Depression: PowerPoint with Videos Clips & Lecture Notes, Quiz
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Great Depression: PowerPoint with Videos Clips & Lecture Notes, Quiz

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The Great Depression - Honors Powerpoint and Apple's Keynote files with Lecture notes and video links to Youtube. I have used this with A.P., Honors, and regular classes. Included is an 18 question Quiz/Test that covers everything from the notes. For the entire unit, including these powerpoints, warm-ups, additional worksheets, assessment, project and lesson plans, go to Great Depression: Complete Unit. There are three slideshows(13 slides total) covering: Stock Market Crash Underlying Causes Effects of the Crash Poverty and unemployment Dust Bowl Societal Strains Hoover’s strategy Hawley-Smoot Tariff Bonus Army Election of 1932 - Hoover v FDR Presentations uses primary source documents/photos for student analysis. More on the way! "Follow me" to be the first to know about new products and free stuff. Find me on Pinterest at Teaching History or U.S. History Store. And follow Teaching History on Facebook.
New Deal PowerPoints with Short Videos & Quiz
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New Deal PowerPoints with Short Videos & Quiz

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The New Deal Powerpoint with embedded video links to Youtube and lecture notes. Includes Apple's Keynote files as well. I have used these with my AP, Honors and regular classes. Included is a 17 question quiz/test that covers everything from the notes. Make it easy on yourself. Get the entire unit, including these powerpoints, warm-ups, worksheets, assessment, project and lesson plans at New Deal: Entire Unit. Topics covered are: The New Deal FDR’s Fireside Chats First 100 Days Relief, Recovery and Reform New Deal Programs Second New Deal Social Security Act Court Packing Scheme Criticisms of the New Deal More to come. Find me on Pinterest! And follow Teaching Psychology on Facebook and Teaching History on Facebook!
World War I Timeline Activity
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World War I Timeline Activity

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World War I Timeline takes your students to Europe from 1914 to 1919. Students analyze the timeline and complete a twenty question common core aligned worksheet. This assesses students on the history of the WWI as well as timeline analysis. An optional QR coded timeline is also included for more student engagement. It can be used in class or as homework as it’s a completely stand alone assignment. Key is included. Save some money by grabbing this amazing product, along with the entire World War I unit including PowerPoints, worksheets, lesson plans, review and assessment. Get World War I Unit Bundled. Topics include: • Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand • Austria Hungary’s declaration of War • Germany’s invasion of Belgium • Gas Warfare • Sinking of the Lusitania • Germany submarine warfare • Battles of Verdun and Somme • First Tanks • Zimmerman Telegram • U.S. enters the war • Armistice Day • Treaty of Brest-Litovsk • Treaty of Versailles Related: • World War I PowerPoint • Trench Warfare & Modern Weapons of War Text & Graphic Analysis • World War I Map Activity & MAIN Causes • Hitler vs Treaty of Versailles Primary Source Analysis • World War I Crossword Puzzle Review • World War I Unit Bundled More awesome stuff on the way, “follow me” to be the first to know about new products! Also, follow me on Pinterest at World History Ideas! File under: Causes of WWI Causes of World War I Causes of World War 1 Causes of WW1 World War One
World War II Timeline Activity (WWII)
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World War II Timeline Activity (WWII)

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World War II Timeline takes your students to Europe from 1935 to 1946. Students analyze the timeline and complete a twenty question common core aligned worksheet. This assesses students on the history of the WW2 as well as timeline analysis. An optional QR coded timeline is also included for more student engagement. It can be used in class or as homework as it’s a completely stand alone assignment. Key is included. Save some money by grabbing this amazing product, along with the entire World War 2 unit including PowerPoints, worksheets, lesson plans, review and assessment. Get World War II Unit Bundled. Topics include: • Japanese invasion of Manchuria • Italian invasion of Ethiopia • Kristallnacht • Non-Aggression Pact between Hitler and Stalin • German invasion of Poland • Battle of Britain • Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor • Final Solution • Battle of Midway • Battle of Stalingrad • D-Day • Battle of the Bulge • Atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki • V-E Day • V-J Day Related: • The Surrender of France Primary Source Analysis (WWII) • Nanking Massacre/Rape of Nanking Primary Source Analysis • Oppenheimer v Heisenberg: Race for the Bomb Video Guide - Video WebLink Included • World War II Aftermath Informational Text & Chart Analysis • World War II Rise of Dictators Informational Text Analysis • Hitler vs Treaty of Versailles Primary Source Analysis • World War II PowerPoint with Video Clips + Presenter Notes • World War II Crossword Puzzle Review • World War II Unit Bundled More awesome stuff on the way, “follow me” to be the first to know about new products! Also, follow me on Pinterest at World History Ideas!