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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Each bulletin board includes the name of a country, its flag, and an illustrated map.
The cards not only educational, but also visually appealing, providing a rich and engaging learning experience for your students. Your classroom will come to life with a vibrant display of the diverse cultures and geography of the countries in North, Central, and South America.
They are also versatile and can be used to complement other learning materials, such as textbooks, videos, and online resources.
Print on card stock and laminate to make it durable.
Countries included: Australia, Papua New Guinea, New Zealand, Fiji, Solomon Islands, Micronesia, Vanuatu, Samoa, Kiribati, Tonga, Marshall Islands, Palau, Tuvalu, Nauru.
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No Phones, No Earbuds, No Headphones Signs - 13 different Posters
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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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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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Here is a great way to decorate the classroom and help your students to learn more about the countries of Europe. Each of the 28 member states of the EU is included on a half page sized poster.
**Each colorful poster includes:
• Country Name
• Population
• Flag
• Capital
• Map Image**
Countries included: Croatia, Portugal, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Greece, Romania, Czechia, Italy, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Malta, Slovenia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Slovakia, Sweden, Poland.
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This resource is perfect for any social studies or geography class, and includes a blank map of Southern Europe, individual blank flag images of each country, and a research project with blank maps that allows students to explore the unique features of each country. You choose which activity you want to use, based on yours and students’ preferences.
This resource is great for teachers looking to supplement their curriculum and provide their students with a hands-on and interactive learning experience. It’s designed for all grades and can be easily adapted to fit any lesson plan.
Countries included: Albania, Croatia, Portugal, Spain, Montenegro, Andorra, Greece, Romania, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Italy, San Marino, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Malta, Slovenia, Serbia.
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This resource is designed to help students explore and remember the geographical features, countries, capitals, and cultural landmarks of Europe. The set includes vibrant, easy-to-use word wall cards that are perfect for interactive learning. Ideal for middle and high school Geography and Social Studies classes, these materials are great for decorating your classroom while reinforcing essential geography skills.
Benefits:
Boosts student engagement with visually appealing designs
Enhances geographical knowledge and memory retention
Saves time on classroom setup with ready-to-use materials
Countries included: Albania, Croatia, Portugal, Spain, Montenegro, Andorra, Greece, Romania, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Italy, San Marino, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Malta, Slovenia, Serbia, Austria, Belgium, Greece, Romania, Czechia, Italy, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Malta, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Slovakia, Sweden, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, The United Kingdom, Holy See, Turkey, Belarus, Switzerland, Moldova, Iceland, Monaco, Lichtenstein, Kosovo, Greenland.
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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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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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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.
Enhance your curriculum and history and social studies lessons with this great resource on the 1990s Yugoslav wars. Designed specifically for educators, this bundle covers the conflicts in Bosnia, Croatia, Kosovo, and Serbia with detailed PowerPoint presentations, worksheets, blank maps, and engaging activities.
**Key Features:
In-Depth Content:** Each topic includes a PowerPoint presentation, ensuring your students gain a thorough understanding of the complex events.
Editable Worksheets: Customize the included worksheets to fit your lesson plans. These come with answer keys for easy grading.
Geography Integration: Utilize blank and labeled maps to enhance your students’ geographical knowledge and contextual understanding of the wars.
Engaging Activities: Each activity is designed to foster critical thinking and classroom discussion.
These materials include detailed timelines, power point presentations, maps, primary source documents, review activities and analysis prompts to help your students gain a deep understanding of this complex and often misunderstood period of history.
Included Activities
Power point presentations
Review Activities for Students
Answer Key
Map Activities - Blank and Labeled
Topic Summaries for Teachers
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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.
I designed 4 Postcard versions:
• 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:
Review activity about Ancient Greek Art History and Architecture
Coloring and drawing activities
Simulations – they can be travelers living in that historical time visiting Ancient Greece or simply travelers visiting nowadays Athena and other cities where the building still standing
Writing exercises – student can write simple travel stories, observations about building, fictional stories connected with a certain building (for example soldiers from certain wars writing postcards to their families), poems…
Peer to peer activities – students write postcards to each other, to imaginary characters or to certain historical figures
Postcards can be displayed later in your classroom. It would be great to hear how you have used this resource in your class, I am sure you will all have numerous ideas.
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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.
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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
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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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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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These two interactive and engaging presentations are following the most important events in the history of Ancient Rome and Ancient Greece. Perfect for history and social studies classes, these timelines are designed to help students visualize and understand significant events, influential figures, and the cultural context of Ancient Rome and Greece.
These are great tools for reviewing or analyzing what has been learned at the end of the teaching unit, but they can also be used as a warm-up activity and even for interactive notebooks. They are perfect for homeschooling environments, individual student assignments, and dynamic group projects.
Presentations are editable, so you can always add content if you want.
This resource allows teachers to save valuable time with ready-to-use materials that can be easily integrated into any curriculum and reused year after year. Timelines are perfect for homeschooling environments, individual student assignments, and dynamic group projects.
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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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Explore the complexities of The War in Croatia with this all-inclusive PPT, Worksheet with Key, and Blank Map resource. Designed to save teachers time, this product includes detailed topic summaries that delve into the key events and dynamics of the conflict. It serves as an ideal main or supplementary activity for both traditional classrooms and homeschooling environments.
The PowerPoint presentation covers the key events and significant figures of the War in Croatia, making it easy for your students to follow along and learn the important details. The review activity helps reinforce the material covered in the presentation, ensuring that your students have a strong understanding of the topic.
This versatile resource requires no prep and has been successfully tested in classrooms, ensuring student engagement and understanding. The accompanying blank map and worksheet with key provide interactive elements that enhance learning and comprehension.
Table of Contents
The Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
Yugoslav Ethnic Groups before Break-up
Political Changes in Yugoslavia
The Break-up of Yugoslavia
Parliamentary elections – Referendum on independence – Open hostilities begin
The Log Revolution
Escalation of the Conflict
UN Arms Embargo
The Battle of Vukovar
Vukovar - Croatia´s Stalingrad
The Vukovar Massacre
The Siege of Dubrovnik
The Battle of the Dalmatian channels
Ceasefire in 1992
The End of the War
Ethnic Cleansing
Casualties and Refugees
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