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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."
Ancient China Video Questions - Youtube Video Link Included! Free!
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Ancient China Video Questions - Youtube Video Link Included! Free!

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Ancient China - Movie Questions for Time Life’s, “Lost Civilizations: China, Dynasties of Power” documentary. Narrated by Sam Waterston, this 35 minute documentary covers the first dynasty of China, the Shang, and the first emperor of China, Chin. It also focuses on oracle bones, the Great Wall, silk and Chinese inventions. 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. More free stuff on the way, follow me to be the first to know about new products! Also, follow me on Pinterest here! For more free stuff, visit my store! Early Civilizations Ancient Civilizations
Ancient Egypt Video Questions - Youtube Video Link Included! Free!
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Ancient Egypt Video Questions - Youtube Video Link Included! Free!

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Ancient Egypt - Video Guide for Time Life’s, “Lost Civilizations: Egypt: Quest for Immortality” documentary. Narrated by Sam Waterston, this 50 minute documentary covers the discovery of King Tut, the Rosetta Stone, Ramses the Great, the preparations for mummification and burial, the pyramids and the ultimate goal of an Egyptian afterlife. 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. For more free stuff, head to my store Early Civilizations Ancient Civilizations
World War I Crossword Puzzle Review (WW1)
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World War I Crossword Puzzle Review (WW1)

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World War I Crossword Puzzle Review (WW1) 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 amazing product, along with the entire World War I unit including PowerPoints, worksheets, lesson plans, review and assessment. Get World War I Unit Bundled. Word Bank • war of attrition • armistice • stalemate • reparations • total war • alliance • nationalism • imperialism • Fourteen Points • Russian Revolution • Zimmerman telegram • Treaty of Versailles • convoys • Big Four • Treaty of Brest-Litovsk • Schlieffen Plan • No mans land • self-determination • League of Nations • militarism Related: • World War I Map Activity & MAIN Causes • Trench Warfare & Modern Weapons of War Text & Graphic Analysis • World War I Timeline Activity • Hitler vs Treaty of Versailles Primary Source Analysis • World War I PowerPoint • 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 I Trench Warfare & Weapons of Mass Destruction Text & Graphic Analysis
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World War I Trench Warfare & Weapons of Mass Destruction Text & Graphic Analysis

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World War I Trench Warfare & Weapons of Mass Destruction Informational Text & Graphic Analysis takes students into the trenches of World War 1. Student analyze a graphic map of the trenches during WWI and answer a series of questions. Then students learn about the industrialization of WW1. Informational text includes details about the rapid fire machine guns, artillery, poison gas, armored tanks, zeppelins and U-boats. 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 I unit including PowerPoints, worksheets, lesson plans, review and assessment. Get World War I Unit Bundled. Related • World War I Map Activity & MAIN Causes • World War I PowerPoint • World War I Timeline Activity • Hitler vs Treaty of Versailles Primary Source Analysis • World War I Crossword Puzzle Review • World War I Unit Bundled More to come. "Follow me" to be the first to know about new products and free stuff.
Ancient Greece Crossword Puzzle Review
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Ancient Greece Crossword Puzzle Review

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Ancient Greece Crossword Puzzle Review includes - 27 Terms and 27 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. Save some money by getting this product along with the entire unit. Go to Ancient Greece Unit Bundle . Word Bank Minoan Polis Acropolis Helot Oligarchy Aristocracy Cleisthenes Homer Delian League Pericles Classical art Tragedy Plato Aristotle Socrates Peloponnesian League Library of Alexandria Democracy Pharos Lighthouse Direct Democracy Alexander the Great rhetoric Zeus Trojan war Aphrodite Hades Peloponnesian War Mount Olympus More stuff on the way! Follow me to be the first to know about new products! Also, follow me on Pinterest!
Ancient Rome Crossword Puzzle Review
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Ancient Rome Crossword Puzzle Review

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Rome Crossword Puzzle Review includes - 25 Terms and 25 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. 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. Word Bank consul patrician plebeian Hannibal Augustus Caesar republic Twelve Tables Theodosius New Testament Julius Caesar Nero Punic Diocletian Paul patriarch imperialism legion martyr messiah aqueduct Hadrian’s wall Vandals Pope Pompeii Constantine More to come. "Follow me" to be the first to know about new products and free stuff.
The Punic Wars & Roman Imperialism Infotext Analysis(Ancient Rome)
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The Punic Wars & Roman Imperialism Infotext Analysis(Ancient Rome)

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The Punic Wars & Roman Imperialism Informational text Analysis teaches students about all three Punic wars and General Hannibal’s trail of victories throughout Rome. Text continues with Rome’s imperialism and its effects on the future empire. 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 • Bread and Circuses Infotext & Primary Source 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.
Romulus & Remus Myth, Roman Religion, Education & Social Classes (Ancient Rome)
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Romulus & Remus Myth, Roman Religion, Education & Social Classes (Ancient Rome)

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Romulus & Remus Myth, Roman Religion, Education & Social Classes .This multi purpose informational text teaches students about the Romulus and Remus myth and compares it to another birth story, the Aeneas Legend. Through the Aeneas Legend primary source excerpt, students learn how the Romans linked their birth story to the Greeks. Students also explore the Roman/Greek religion and education in Rome. Finally students read about the two classes in Rome, the Patricians and the Plebeians. 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 • Persecution of Christians in Rome Primary Source Activity • Ancient Rome PowerPoints • Fall of Rome Mini-Book Project • The Punic Wars & Roman Imperialism Infotext Analysis • Bread and Circuses Infotext & Primary Source Analysis • 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.
Ancient Greek Olympics Activity
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Ancient Greek Olympics Activity

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Ancient Greek Olympics Activity begins with students reading informational text about the ancient Greek Olympics. Students continue by writing a newspaper article from one of three point of views. 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 Bundled. Related: • Ancient Greece PowerPoints • Alexander the Great Primary Source Worksheet • Ancient Greece Video Questions - Youtube Video Link Included • Greek Gods Small Group Activity • Aristotle's Primary Source Worksheet • Ancient Greece Crossword Puzzle Review • Ancient Greece Unit Bundled • Ancient Rome Unit - PPTs, Worksheets, Lesson Plans+Test More stuff on the way! Follow me to be the first to know about new products! Also, follow me on Pinterest.
Greek Gods Small Group Activity
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Greek Gods Small Group Activity

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This fun Greek Gods Small Group Activity helps students remember, practice and apply their knowledge of 11 Greek gods and goddess by presenting scenarios to the class. Save some money by getting this product along with the entire unit. Go to Ancient Greece Unit Bundle . Gods and Goddess Covered Zeus Hera Apollo Artemis Athena Dionysus Poseidon Aphrodite Demeter Hermes Hades Related: • Ancient Greece PowerPoints • Alexander the Great Primary Source Worksheet • Ancient Greece Video Questions - Youtube Video Link Included • Ancient Greek Olympics Activity • Aristotle's Primary Source Worksheet • Ancient Greece Crossword Puzzle Review • Ancient Greece Unit Bundled • Ancient Rome Unit - PPTs, Worksheets, Lesson Plans+Test More stuff on the way! Follow me to be the first to know about new products! Also, follow me on Pinterest
World War I Hitler vs Treaty of Versailles Primary Source Analysis (WWI or WWII)
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World War I Hitler vs Treaty of Versailles Primary Source Analysis (WWI or WWII)

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World War I Hitler vs Treaty of Versailles Primary Source Analysis takes students to Germany 1923. Students analyze Hitler’s speech on the Treaty of Versailles and learn treaty’s affects on the German people as well as its contribution to Hitler and birth of World War II . Some knowledge of the Treaty of Versailles is required for the understanding of this document. This can be used in class or as homework as it’s a completely stand alone assignment. For younger students however, a teacher's guidance is suggested. 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 I unit including PowerPoints, worksheets, lesson plans, review and assessment. Get World War I Unit Bundled. Related • World War I Map Activity & MAIN Causes • Trench Warfare & Modern Weapons of War Text & Graphic Analysis • World War I Timeline Activity • World War I PowerPoint • 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: World War I World War 1 WW1 WWI WWII WW2 World War II World War 2
Renaissance Trading Card Project & Scavenger Hunt
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Renaissance Trading Card Project & Scavenger Hunt

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This trading card project gives students an opportunity to research the contributions of key artists, architects and writers of the Renaissance period. Trading card templates, directions, rubric/checklist, teacher’s instructions and edible scavenger hunt is included. This fun and engaging project is a wonderful opportunity to introduce and/or reinforce key figures of the renaissance and their works. Students use their creativity and research skills to construct three trading cards. Finally, students explore each other’s cards to complete a scavenger hunt. Save some money by getting this with the entire unit including PowerPoints, worksheets, review, lesson plans 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 • Luther’s 95 Theses Primary Source Worksheet • Renaissance Video Guide, Key and Video link • 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 Crossword Puzzle Review (WWII)
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World War II Crossword Puzzle Review (WWII)

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World War II Crossword Puzzle Review includes - 25 Terms and 25 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 amazing product, along with the entire World War 2 unit including PowerPoints, worksheets, lesson plans, review and assessment. Get World War II Unit Bundled. Word Bank concentration camp Kristallnacht Fascist Party lebensraum Gestapo blitzkrieg Holocaust V-J Day totalitarianism Weimar Republic Nuremberg Laws Poland Final Solution appeasement nonaggression pact Battle of the Bulge D-Day V-E Day Douglas MacArthur Joseph Stalin Manhattan Project Dwight Eisenhower Manchuria Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini More Great World War II Stuff! • World War II Rise of Dictators Informational Text Analysis • Oppenheimer v Heisenberg: Race for the Bomb Video Guide - Video WebLink Included • Nanking Massacre/Rape of Nanking Primary Source Analysis • World War II Aftermath Informational Text & Chart Analysis • World War II Timeline Activity • The Surrender of France Primary Source Analysis (WWII) • Hitler vs Treaty of Versailles Primary Source Analysis • World War II PowerPoint with Video Clips + Presenter Notes • 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 WW 2 WW II WW2 WWII
Birth of the Renaissance Informational Text (Italian Renaissance)
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Birth of the Renaissance Informational Text (Italian Renaissance)

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Birth of the Renaissance Informational Text takes students to Italy in the early 1300s. Students learn the reasons for the Renaissance’s beginning in Italy. Text includes information about the art and perspective, the Medicis, humanism and humanities. This is a one page document accompanied by 13 questions on the reverse side and a key. This short reading can be used in class or as homework as it’s a completely stand alone assignment. Excellent for sub plans too. 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. 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 More to come. "Follow me" to be the first to know about new products and free stuff.
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.
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.
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.
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