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Early Modern England

For Teachers 7th - 9th
What happened in England after the Middle Ages? It began to modernize. Mark the shifts in thinking, culture, government, science, and society that led to the modernization of England from 1599-1700, with this informational presentation.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

In the Colonies 1620 - 1700

For Students 6th - 8th
In this social studies learning exercise, students find the words related to settlements in America during 1620-1700. The answers are found by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
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The Scientific Revolution: 1500-1700

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Discover the key players involved in reshaping scientific thought during the scientific revolution. Basic information regarding major contributions of Brahe, Copernicus, Galileo, Bacon, Kepler, Descartes, and Newton are covered in this...
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Spark Notes

The Scientific Revolution (1550-1700): Study Questions

For Students 7th - 12th
For this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about the Scientific Revolution. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive worksheet.
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Interactive
Spark Notes

The Scientific Revolution (1550-1700): Review Test

For Students 7th - 12th
In this online interactive history quiz worksheet, students respond to 45 multiple choice questions about the Scientific Revolution. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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PPT
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Colonial Society on the Eve of Revolution 1700-1775

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Six slides show maps, graphs, and trade routes showing the demographics and economy of the early colonial economy. No text is included in this presentation, it is for supplemental use only.
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Population Connection

The Human-Made Landscape

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Agriculture, deforestation, and urbanization. How have human's changed the planet and how might we mitigate the effects of human activity on the planet? To answer these questions class members research the changes in human land use from...
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Curated OER

The Cherokee: The Principal People (Ani-Yunwiya), 1700 - 1838

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Learners read passages and research the Cherokee Tribe and write an account of a typical day as a Cherokee Native American. In this Cherokee lesson plan, students listen to Cherokee music, read Cherokee passages, fill out worksheets, and...
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Curated OER

...If Your Name Was Changed At Ellis Island

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate the concept of and reasons for immigration. They report on an immigrant group that moved to Illinois since 1700.
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Organizer
Curated OER

European Exploration From 1400-1700

For Students 7th - 8th
In this European exploration worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer with facts about reasons and obstacles for exploration, achievements of explorers and impact on Spain, France, England and Portugal.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

At Home on the French Frontier: 1700-1800

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students role play bartering for goods and services as the French settlers did in colonial Illinois. They start with eight household items to acquire through bartering. They have to calculate values for each object and determine the...
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History: Tudor Buildings

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Look at the style and architecture that defines a Tudor style home. Your class will see how a family in power was able to create a look that is now known throughout the world. 
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Scholastic

Spin-a-Story: Writing Prompts Chart

For Teachers 2nd - 9th
"But I don't know what to write about!" Now, there's a very familiar complaint. And here's a very creative solution. Young authors are given a writing prompt chart, spin three wheels that provide suggestions for the who, what, and where...
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Explorers

For Students 4th - 5th
In this explorers worksheet, students read a detailed text about the Age of Exploration from 1450 to 1700. Students then answer 7 matching or multiple choice questions.
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Lesson Plan
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Native Americans 1700s-1800s

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders investigate and explain major Native American groups, events, individuals and conflicts from the 1700s through the 1800s in the early American colonies and the United States.
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"An Eye For An Eye, A Tooth For A Tooth"

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders debate their reactions to two different historical documents about managing a society.  In this U.S. history lesson, 6th graders read two articles on codes and laws from different time periods and debate their thoughts.  
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Activity
PBS

The Black Panthers

For Students 9th - 12th
Stanley Nelson's acclaimed film, The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution uses interviews, archival footage, and images to document the story of the radical political party established in 1966 by Huey Newton and Bobby Seale. A...
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Curated OER

Bartering, an Early Form of Interdependence

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the the benefits and problems associated with a barter system in the Colonies and trace its relationship to the development of interdependence that this system creates. An experience of bartering is created in this lesson.
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Cyberspace Safari

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers go on an information gathering hunt on the Internet to study West African empires. They work in teams; meteorologists, bankers, writers, and archaeologists. They collect data on all sorts of topics related to West...
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Unit Two: The French Revolution and Napoleon

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Have your class define, examine, and explore the causes and effects of the French Revolution. The presentation is organized so that students will be able to take effective notes on each topic covered. Critical thinking is promoted...
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Weebly

Infographic Project

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
This multi-faceted, progressive project includes an array of activities for analyzing and evaluating a theme of American history. Learners begin by constructing a timeline of events in United States history using Google docs, create a...
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Worksheet
Pearson Longman

A New Calendar

For Students 4th - 6th
The year 1582 was a very strange year. That year there was no October 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, or 14. Kids find out why when they read this short comprehension worksheet with a passage about the new calendar instituted in 1582.
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Organizer
Common Core Sheets

Placing Events on a Timeline

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Put important events in chronological order with a lesson about timelines. With a variety of topics stemming from world history, the packet of worksheets provides analytical activity for learners to decide where certain events fall...
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Time Warp Trio

My Big Fat Greek Olympics

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
The Olympic Games are indeed a significant and far-reaching cultural component in our international community today, but from where do they originate? Where do our traditions stem from, and how do we choose the sports that constitute...

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