Russian History Teacher Resources

While not heavy in text, the vivid images, maps, and key information in this slide show, are sure to hold an audience. They'll view images of geography, buildings, and people who are apart of early Russian History. Use the presentation...

Students create Faberge-inspired art objects, depicting events in modern Russian history since Peter Carl Faberge's death in 1920. Students research the life of Peter Faberge. They write a short biography explaining how he became an...

Here is a thorough Russian history worksheet. In it, learners read a two-page selection about the Great Terror and Stalin. They respond to four short answer questions based on the selection.

Students examine dance and choreography in Russian history. In this Russian history lesson, students discover details about Russian ballet and the work of Marius Petipa as they conduct independent research and present their findings to...

Incorporating the arts into regular classroom practices isn't an easy task. Learners will research background information regarding Russian culture, history, and conflict then see how those things have applied to the rigors of Russian...

Students examine the role and influence of the major political, literary, and artistic figures in Russian history and in present-day Russia.

Students read and discuss, "Nicholas II and Family Canonized for 'Passion,'" researching the place of Nicholas II and his family in Russian history and in the Bolshevik revolution.

Students examine athe role of art, music and film in Russian society.

Master of the occult? Glutton and debaucher? Puppet master of the Russian royal family? Accidental instigator of the Russian Revolution? Historians debate the role of Rasputin, the advisor to Tsarina Alexandra, wife of the last czar of...

A war within a war. The 26th installment in a 32-part series on the Great War investigates the fall of the Russian Empire. Scholars analyze a short video clip leading to a discussion of the failure of Czar Nicholas II to hold together a...

Not all teacher's guides are equal, but some are pretty good. This guide for George Orwell's Animal Farm includes chapter synopses, chapter-by-chapter discussion questions, journal and essay prompts, and suggestions for various activities.

Students read and complete activities about the Aleut tribe and Russian impact on the people. In this Aleut and Russian history lesson, students read a passage about the history between the Russians and the Aleut tribe. Students write a...

In this Russian Revolution study guide worksheet, students read a brief overview pertaining to the time period in Russian history and then respond to 5 reflection questions.

For this Russian history worksheet, students read the provided article about industrialization in the nation and then respond to 7 short answer questions.

In this global studies worksheet, students read the noted pages in their textbooks and then respond to 4 short answer questions about World War I and Russian history.

In this Russian history activity, students respond to 12 short answer questions about Communism and Capitalism. Students also use the provided maps of the Russia and the U.S.S.R. to help them answer the questions.

In this online interactive world history worksheet, students answer 10 multiple choice questions regarding the Russian Revolution and the early Stalin years. Students may submit their answers to be scored.

Ninth graders consider how the outcome of World War I contributed the Russian Revolution. In this Russian Revolution lesson, 9th graders watch the movie "Anastasia," and discuss the conditions that led to revolution in Russia.

In this global studies worksheet, learners read the noted pages in their textbooks and then respond to 9 short answer questions about the Russian Revolution.

Eighth graders examine the Byzantine Empire and the rise of Russia. In this world history lesson, 8th graders complete a webquest that requires them to research the Hagia Sophia, Byzantine art, and Byzantine leadership.

In this global studies worksheet, students read the noted pages in their textbooks and then respond to 11 short answer questions about the Soviet Union in the 1930's.

Students examine a communist regime and what it means to live within a communist societyl.

If you are just starting out with Animal Farm by George Orwell, consider this resource. Titled as discussion notes, you might use these questions in a variety of different ways. The questions and prompts start out simple and gradually...

This is a thorough lesson on Chinese history that includes readings from primary and secondary sources, guided reading questions, videos, and a take-home final assessment. While it indicates an audience from 9th through 12th grade, it...