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Writing Exercises: The Enlightenment in Europe I

For Students 7th - 8th
Three great writing prompts are yours for the taking. Hand this out and learners construct answers to questions related to the Enlightenment in Europe. They define enlightenment, the contributions of the scientific revolution, and the...
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PPT
Curated OER

The Enlightenment in Europe: Ch 22

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Why study European Enlightenment? Because our governing forefathers and constitution were shaped by their words and philosophies. Presented here are facts and achievements of 8 different figures from the enlightened era. Also included is...
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Interactive
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The Enlightenment (1650–1800)

For Students 7th - 12th
In this online interactive history quiz worksheet, students respond to 50 multiple choice questions about the Enlightenment. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Interactive
Curated OER

Napoleonic Europe (1799-1815)

For Students 8th - 12th
For this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer questions about the Napoleonic Era in Europe. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive worksheet.
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PPT
Curated OER

19c European Liberalism

For Teachers 9th - 11th
If you'd like to prompt some great discussions in your history class, this presentation will surely get your class talking. Addressing 19th century liberalism in Europe (including influences from England, France, America, and Ireland),...
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PPT
Curated OER

Revolutions in Latin America (19c - Early 20c)

For Teachers 7th - 10th
The history of the Latin American revolutions - and the philosophies behind them - is the focus of this comprehensive presentation. From the theories of the European Enlightenment, to the Revolutionary Wars of America and France, Latin...
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AP Test Prep
College Board

2017 AP® European History Free-Response Questions

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
How did the Renaissance change the politics and culture of Europe? What led to the rise of the welfare state? What did family life look like in Europe during the 1700s? Learners consider these historical questions using structured...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Chapter 16 (section 3) & 17 – The Enlightenment

For Students 9th - 12th
In this Enlightenment instructional activity, students read assigned textbook pages regarding the era and respond to 68 short answer questions.
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Interactive
Curated OER

Europe (1815-1848)

For Students 8th - 12th
For this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer questions about Europe between 1815 and 1848. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive worksheet.
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Lesson Plan
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The Spread of Enlightenment Ideas

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Looking for a simple and straightforward reference on the Enlightenment for your young historians? Check out this list of key terms and important figures from the period, followed by a traditional assessment where your learners will be...
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Lesson Plan
National Endowment for the Humanities

Lesson 1: The First Great Awakening

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High schoolers examine the First Great Awakening and how it affected religious belief in colonial America. They read and analyze primary source documents, explore various websites, and write a five-paragraph essay examining the beliefs...
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Lesson Plan
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Influences of the Enlightenment on the American Declaration of Independence

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders participate in a instructional activity that focuses on the study of the Declaration of Independence. The freedoms outlined in the document are discussed. Students make connections between philosophy and the writing of the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Social Studies: Renaissance

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Young scholars explore Renaissance architecture. In this Renaissance lesson, students view a slideshow featuring architecture of the era and then discuss the math skills used to the build the structures. Student build their own replicas...
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Curated OER

Salon Simulation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the role of the 'Salon'. In this historic communications lesson, students role play and use discussion to enhance their understanding of the role the Salon played in 18th century Europe. Students will divide into groups,...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Morality "Tails" East and West: European Fables and Buddhist Jataka Tales

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Have your class explore Buddhist Jataka Tales to compare and contrast them to European fables. After defining fables, Jataka tales, and the elements of each, learners identify themes and patterns for both types of narratives and the...
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PPT
Curated OER

Romanticism: The Artistic Expression of Liberalism

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
The epic clash of reason and emotion comes to life in this informative presentation. Detailing the period of Romanticism in 19th century Europe, these slides contain pictures of the most famous pieces of art during this period. Viewers...
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PPT
Curated OER

Japan Becomes an Imperialist Power

For Teachers 7th - 10th
On the cusp of the 20th century, Japan was going through many cultural and political changes. From the entrance of Commodore Matthew Perry, to the introduction of Western culture to the Japanese people, this presentation covers the many...
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PPT
Curated OER

The Scarlet Letter

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Designed as a visual outline for a lecture on the historical and literary background of The Scarlet Letter, the slides in this presentation pinpoint the themes and literary elements in the novel, the basic tenets of Puritanism, and the...
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Handout
ProCon

Is Homework Beneficial?

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Does homework improve student achievement, or does it increase stress? Scholars use the included debate topics website to prepare for a class discussion or debate about whether homework is advantageous. After reading a brief background...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

French Revolution

For Teachers 6th - 10th
In this French Revolution study guide worksheet, students respond to 13 short answer questions. The questions correlate to assigned readings in a textbook.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Black American Musicans: Precursors of Jazz

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students trace the course of Black music from the 1900's to the beginning of the jazz age. They realize that when education is defined as enlightened training for a place in society and for individual personal development, it was highly...
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Organizer
Curated OER

The Spread of Revolutions

For Students 6th - 11th
In this spread of revolutions study guide activity, learners respond to 16 fill in the blanks and graphic organizer questions.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Absolute Monarchs and Constitutional Monarchs

For Teachers 7th - 11th
In this absolute monarchs and constitutional monarchs study guide worksheet, learners respond to 15 short answer and fill in the blank questions.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

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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