This product includes 4 engaging reading passages that will challenge your students’ understanding of the holiday’s history, traditions, and legends.
Each passage includes targeted questions that will help students develop critical thinking and analytical skills, as well as improve their ability to read and understand complex texts. Perfect for 8-9th grade students.
Answer Keys Included!
Reading Passages in this resource include:
St. Patrick’s Early Years and Captivity
Conversion to Christianity and Missionary Work
The Legends of St. Patrick
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
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Help your students understand the complex history of the breakup of Yugoslavia and the tragic genocide in Bosnia with these thoughtfully designed reading comprehension passages and worksheets. This resource provides an in-depth exploration of these significant historical events, complete with detailed visuals to enhance understanding.
The reading begins with a brief overview of the history of Yugoslavia, providing students with a context for understanding the events that led to the country’s break-up. The text then goes on to describe the political and social tensions that contributed to the break-up, including the rise of nationalism and the growing divide between different ethnic groups.
Next, the last reading passage delves into the ethnic cleansing in Bosnia, describing the events that took place between 1992 and 1995. Students will learn about the siege of Sarajevo, the Srebrenica massacre, and the Dayton Accords, which ended the conflict.
The accompanying worksheets feature a variety of question formats, including full-sentence responses and multiple-choice questions, all with answer keys provided. Additionally, there are vocabulary questions that encourage students to think about the meaning of key terms related to the conflict.
Perfect for middle and high school History and Social Studies classes, this is an excellent tool for promoting critical thinking and active learning in the classroom.
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Help your students explore the historical event of The Black Death with this engaging Reading Comprehension Product! As a History and Social Studies Teacher, I have personally used this resource in my classroom and my students really loved this activity! I highly recommend this resource to fellow educators who aim to make history come alive for their students and foster critical thinking skills.
What’s Included:
Six Engaging Reading Passages: Each passage offers unique perspectives on the Black Death, covering its origins, spread, impact on society, and the eventual aftermath.
Analytical Questions
Multiple-Choice Questions
Word Bank
True or False Activity
Answer Key
Why this Reading Comprehension Pack Stands Out:
Thoroughly Researched Content: Rest assured that the reading passages are thoroughly researched for historical accuracy and relevance.
Engaging and Accessible: Written in easy language to cater to a diverse range of learners, making history approachable and enjoyable.
Student-Friendly Language: I’ve used simple and accessible language to ensure that all students can grasp the material effortlessly.
Versatile Use: Suitable for in-class discussions, homework assignments, or remote learning scenarios.
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As a teacher, you know that teaching about the Rwanda Genocide can be a sensitive topic for students. That’s why I’ve designed a station activity that will engage your students and help them develop a deeper understanding of the genocide and its impact on Rwanda and the world.
The activity is designed for grades 8-12 and includes 5 stations, each with its own focus. The stations include:
Historical Background of the Rwanda Genocide - In this station, students will learn about the history and context of the genocide, including the role of colonialism and the tensions between the Hutu and Tutsi ethnic groups.
The Genocide - In this station, students will explore the events of the genocide itself.
The Role of Propaganda in the Genocide - In this station, students will examine how did the media and government use propaganda to promote violence against the Tutsi people
International Response to the Genocide - In this station, students will learn about the international response to the genocide, including the failure of the UN and the role of the international community, including USA.
A Survivor’s Story - In this station, students will read a powerful story of survival and resilience from Immaculee Nyirampore, a survivor of the genocide.
I’ve included political cartoons and photos in each station of the activity. These visuals will help students to engage with the material and gain a better understanding of the historical context and events.
Answer keys, worksheet with questions for analysis and a word bank to help your students understand and remember key vocabulary are also included.
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This fantastic poster set (in various colours and designs) features a timeline of the history of the Romans - perfect for your displays! Shows key changes These posters are the perfect addition to any history classroom studying the Roman Empire. This product includes a set of beautifully designed and colorful posters featuring a timeline of key events in the history of the Roman Empire.
These posters are not only visually appealing and great for classroom decor, but they are also a valuable review tool for students. The timeline covers a range of important events, from the founding of Rome to the fall of the empire, making it a comprehensive resource for students to refer back to throughout the year.
In addition to being a useful review tool, these posters are also a great resource for back to school or the start of a new unit on the Roman Empire. They provide a quick and easy way for students to get a broad overview of the key events in Roman history, and serve as a starting point for further exploration and discussion.
in rule and territories. Just choose the one (or more) you like, print it and hang!
You can print the posters on a heavier cardstock paper or laminate them to improve durability.
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Discover five reading passages on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, spanning from the first Israel-Arab war to the recent conflict in 2023. I have updated this product in April 2024, adding an additional text and worksheet for use as a current event activity.
To reinforce comprehension and critical thinking, I’ve included **worksheets **featuring both multiple-choice and short-answer questions. This variety of assessment methods ensures that your students can grasp the nuances of this topic.
Blank Map activity allows students to visually explore the region’s geography and gain a better understanding of the conflict’s spatial context.
To support students’ vocabulary development, I’ve added a Word Bank and CLOZE activity offering an interactive way for students to actively engage with the content.
And don’t worry, this product is designed to shine even in black and white. It’s versatile, making it suitable for individual study, group activities, or as homework assignments.
Answer Keys for all worksheets are included, making it easier for you to assess your students’ progress.
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This is my favorite classroom door poster I’ve designed and I wanted to share it with other History and Social Study teachers.
Leave a feedback if you like it :)
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Take your students on a journey through prehistory and ancient history with Blank Historical Maps: Prehistory and Ancient History. This resource includes a collection of maps covering the earliest periods of human history, from the earliest civilizations to the rise of the ancient empires.
Each map comes with a question for students to answer, encouraging them to think critically about the events and developments that shaped the world we know today. These maps are a great way to supplement your existing curriculum and make history come alive for your students.
With 11 Blank Historical Maps, you’ll have a wealth of resources at your fingertips to help your students learn about the past in a meaningful and interactive way.
Maps can be used for individual or group work, reviews or homework.
Immerse your students in a captivating exploration of the Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster through four thoughtfully crafted reading passages.
Key Features:
** 1. Versatile Usage**: This product is a time-saving gem for teachers seeking a versatile resource. Whether used as a main lesson or a supplementary activity, for individual study or group work, this Chernobyl Reading Comprehension Text caters to your classroom needs.
** 2. Comprehensive Worksheets**: The accompanying worksheets offer a variety of question formats, including full-sentence responses, true/false, and multiple-choice questions. The inclusion of a Word Bank activity further enhances literacy skills, ensuring a well-rounded learning experience.
3. Long-lasting Resource: Its enduring relevance makes it suitable for use over the years, providing enduring value for educators looking to enrich their curriculum.
4. No Prep Required: Enjoy the convenience of a hassle-free teaching experience. With no prep needed, you can seamlessly integrate this resource into your lesson plans, allowing for more focus on engaging discussions and meaningful interactions.
** 5. Student Engagement**: The content is presented in an interesting and easy-to-read manner, fostering curiosity and active participation in the history and social studies lesson.
** 6. Print-Friendly Design**: This text is thoughtfully formatted to look fantastic in black and white, ensuring a crisp and clear printout for easy distribution in the classroom.
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This resource contains the set of 3 Historical Eras Posters (plus 3 additional versions).
These posters feature clear, concise timelines of important historical events, arranged by era. Each poster covers a specific time period, from ancient civilizations to modern times, making it easy for your students to understand the progression of history
Print one of these Posters on a color printer, laminate and hang!!** Perfect addition to any awesome history or social studies classroom’s decor!!** You get 6 different versions so every year you can print different one.
Use these posters as a back-to-school activity to introduce your students to different time periods, or as a review tool to reinforce their knowledge. Either way, these posters are sure to be a hit with your students and add a touch of creativity to your classroom.
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This poster set is the perfect way to celebrate and honor the achievements of women throughout history in your classroom. This product includes a set of beautifully designed and colorful posters featuring a timeline of key milestones in women’s history.
These posters are not only visually appealing and great for classroom decor, but they are also a valuable learning tool for students. The timeline covers a range of important events, from the suffrage movement to the present day, highlighting the contributions and struggles of women throughout history.
In addition to being a useful learning tool, these posters are also a great resource for back to school or Women’s History Month. You can use them as review activity during the school year or as a resources for various discussions over women’s history, history of women in US or women’s achievements in general. They provide a quick and easy way for students to learn about the key events and figures in women’s history, and serve as a starting point for further exploration and discussion.
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This poster set (3 versions) features a collection of Paleolithic Venuses, also known as Venus figurines, that were created during the Upper Paleolithic period. These small statues, usually made of stone or bone, depict the female form and are thought to have been used in prehistoric rituals or as symbols of fertility.
The poster showcases a selection of these ancient artworks, allowing students to study and appreciate the skills and creativity of our prehistoric ancestors. This poster is perfect for classrooms studying art history, history, anthropology, or archaeology.
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This activity includes a** blank and labeled map of Europe **with various locations where Paleolithic Venus figurines have been discovered, and document with information about each figurine (name, date, location of discovery).
Students should do the research, cut and glue photos and names of Venuses at the map. I’ve also included the instructions for teachers.
Perfect for use in the classroom or at home, this activity is suitable for students of all ages.
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This PowerPoint presentation is ideal resource to teach your students about this important chapter of history that has remained silent for far too long.
I made it after attending international workshops on this subject in 2017 and it contains main information about the topic, describing the main killing sites with quality photos and maps.
Between 1941 and 1944, Nazi SS and German police forces, German military units, and locally recruited collaborators killed more than 2 million Jews residing in the Soviet Union (borders of 1941) in mass shooting operations.
This practice of extermination has come to be designated as the “Holocaust by bullets” or “genocide by mass shooting.”
Note: Although I’ve tried to be sensitive in the selection oh photos for the presentation, due the graphic nature of the subject material, some students
may find few photos I have included in the presentation troublesome. If you want, you can delete them or subtitute with new ones, as you prefer.
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Unlock the mysteries of the ancient world with Paleolithic Venus Figurines Station Activity. This comprehensive resource includes everything you need to engage your students in a dynamic and interactive learning experience.
Inside, you’ll find a student worksheet, an answer key for teachers, and detailed instructions for setting up and running the activity in your classroom. Additionally, this resource includes 13 pages of information about the Paleolithic Venuses, providing teachers with a wealth of knowledge to use during the station activity.
Perfect for history and art history teachers, this resource is easy to implement and will make a valuable addition to your classroom curriculum.
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In this simulation, students will have the opportunity to** role-play as Ancient Romans**, writing postcards to friends and family back home describing the sights and experiences they are having in the city. The postcards come in four different sets, each with a different level of difficulty to accommodate students of different ages and abilities.
This resource includes Postcards with the images of 8 famous Ancient Rome Buildings: Colosseum, Pantheon, Pont du Gard, Aqueduct of Segovia, Arch of Titus, The Roman Forum, Mausoleum of Augustus and Porta Nigra.
To make preparation for teachers as easy as possible, I added a Summary with main info about each of these historical buildings and made a** PPT presentation **(check out video review) with high quality photos, including photos of 3D reconstructions of each building.
I designed** 4 sets of Postcards**:
• Without the name of the building and with a colored/reconstructed photo or drawing
• With a name and colored/reconstructed photo or drawing
• With a name and without any photos or drawings
• Without the name of the building but with graphic icons
You can choose whichever version(s) that fit best with your class. The other version remain yours in case you ever need to use them.
You can be very creative when using postcards. I can suggest some options:
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Simulations – they can be travelers living in that historical time visiting Ancient Rome or simply travelers visiting nowadays Rome and other cities where the building still standing
Writing exercises – student can write simple travel stories, famous latin phrases and sayings, observations about building, fictional stories connected with a certain building…
Peer to peer activities – students write postcards to each other, to imaginary characters or to certain historical figures
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In this simulation, students will have the opportunity to** role-play as Ancient Greeks**, writing postcards to friends and family back home describing the sights and experiences they are having in the city. The postcards come in** four different sets**, each with a different level of difficulty to accommodate students of different ages and abilities.
This resource includes Postcards with the images of 7 famous Ancient Greek Buildings: Parthenon, Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Erechtheion, Temple of Apollo, Temple of Zeus, Temple of Athena Nike and Temple of Concordia.
To make preparation for teachers as easy as possible, I added a Summary with main info about each of these historical buildings and made a** PPT presentation** (check out my video review) with high quality photos, including photos of 3D reconstructions of each building.
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I’m presenting you the Paleolithic Venus Figurines Power Point Presentation - the perfect addition to your history curriculum! This comprehensive presentation includes detailed information on the origins and significance of these ancient artifacts, as well as stunning images to enhance your students’ learning experience.
With over 20 slides, this presentation covers key topics such as the characteristics of Paleolithic art, discovery of the Venus figurines, few examples with great images, maps, theories on the purpose and meaning of Paleolithic Venuses.
This editable presentation is perfect for history and art history teachers at the middle and high school level, and is ready to be used in your classroom today.
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In this activity bundle, students will explore the tragic love story of Bosko and Admira, a young couple from Sarajevo, Bosnia, who were killed during the Bosnian war in the 1990s. The story of Bosko and Admira has been compared to Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, as their love was tragically cut short by the violence and conflict of war.
The bundle includes a 6-page reading comprehension activity titled “A Modern Day Romeo and Juliet: The Tragic Love Story of Bosko and Admira,” accompanied by original photos. The text covers the background of the Bosnian war, the story of Bosko and Admira’s relationship, and the events leading up to their untimely deaths. The reading comprehension questions, included on a separate 5-page worksheet, are designed to test students’ understanding of the text and promote critical thinking skills. The worksheet also features a CLOZE reading activity, which challenges students to fill in the missing words in key passages from the text.
In addition to the reading comprehension activity, the bundle includes a Venn diagram activity, which encourages students to make connections between the story of Bosko and Admira and Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. The Venn diagram is perfect for English teachers who want to explore themes of love, conflict, and tragedy across different literary works. I also added a word document with ideas for connecting the story of Bosko and Admira with Romeo and Juliet in the classroom.
The bundle also includes a song analysis activity, which invites students to analyze a song written by a Bosnian band about Bosko and Admira.
This activity bundle is a powerful way to engage students in discussions about war, conflict, love, and tragedy, and is perfect for teachers looking to explore these themes across different subjects and contexts.
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Teach your students about the Modern Olympic Games with 4 Reading Comprehension Passages accompanied with numerous engaging worksheets and visuals, perfect for grades 4-7th.
Key Features:
4 Reading Passages with Visuals: Immerse your students in the fascinating history of the Modern Olympics through visually appealing passages, making the learning experience both informative and enjoyable.
Varied Question Formats: Reinforce comprehension skills with a diverse set of questions, including full-sentence responses, true/false, and multiple-choice questions. Catering to different learning styles ensures a well-rounded understanding.
Worksheets and Activities: Explore beyond the basics with engaging worksheets, a Word Bank activity, and a Crossword Puzzle.
Time-Saving for Teachers: Eliminate the need for extensive preparation. This pack comes with ready-to-use materials, allowing you to focus on what you do best – teaching!
Versatile Use: Whether you’re looking for a main lesson resource or supplementary material, this product integrates into your curriculum. Ideal for both individual study and group activities, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
Homeschool-Friendly
Reusable Over the Years: Teachers can confidently use it over multiple school years, saving time and resources.
Print-Friendly Design: This activity looks great even in black and white, making it an accessible and budget-friendly resource for any classroom.
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