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Feudalism
Students have tournaments in teams after learning information about The Middle Ages. In this Middle Ages lesson plan, students learn that tournaments are mock battles, but that they will have these battles by answering questions in teams...
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Pocumtucks In Deerfield
Students read a story about the Pocumtucks' religious beliefs. Using the text, they discover their concept of land ownership and how they migrated within their territory in different seasons. They use primary and secondary sources to...
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Presentation of Pilgrims
Students are given a category to research (clothes, life before the New World, the voyage, etc.) about Pilgrim life. s Students, in groups, create presentations using software program such as PowerPoint.
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The Civil War
Eleventh graders study selected prints and/or photos and consider how Americans of the 19th century chose to present themselves to other Americans and the world by means of visual images. They share their observations and opinions.
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Edward Elgar
Students explore the music of Edward Elgar. As a class, they listen to Elgar's "Nimrod" and the "Adagio Cantabile" from Beethoven's piano Sonata. They listen to the music, write down the moods and discuss their feelings. Students compare...
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Social Studies Test B-Grade 5
In this grade 5 social studies test worksheet, 5th graders complete a 30 question multiple choice quiz covering a variety of grade 5 concepts.
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Scapegoating
Middle schoolers examine how stereotypes, prejudices and discriminatory practices lead to individuals and groups being blamed for events. They are introduced to the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II.
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Inglourious Basterds
In this Inglourious Basterds learning exercise, students read the book Inglourioius Basterds, and complete fact and opinion, character details, and short answer questions about it. Students complete 26 questions.
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Migration - An African-American Adventure During WWI
Sixth graders explore the push/pull factors that influenced the South to North migration. In this African-American migration lesson, 6th graders read an article and answer comprehension questions. Students write a letter to the...
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Briefing Book
Students prepare a briefing book highlighting important twentieth century events in Europe. The book lists and explains the major events of the twentieth century that caused separation and unification in Europe.
Constitutional Rights Foundation
Constitutional Rights Foundation: A Fire Waiting to Be Lit: The Origins of World War I
Complete learning module on the origins of World War I. Includes article with map, photos, primary source excerpts and questions for discussion as well as four common core activities, instructions and handouts for students and teachers....
First World War
First World War: The Causes of World War One
The causes of World War One and the countries involved are included in this extensive summary.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: 20th Century and Modern Poetry: World War I
This lesson from a unit on 20th Century and Modern Poetry focuses on World War I and war poetry that resulted from the disillusionment and cynicism due to the high casualties and devastation. It features links to the Causes of World War...
Other
Modern World History: World War I
In this textbook unit, students learn about the multiple causes of World War I, the dramatic and devastating changes in warfare, and the peace that remapped much of Europe. Along the way, they will evaluate this central question: Was...
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Modern Balkan History: Balkan Causes of World War I
An essay on the causes of World War I from a Balkan perspective. Includes the following sections: Focusing on the Balkans, The Purpose of the Murder Itself, Serbian Blame: The Assassins, Serbian Blame: The Black Hand, Serbian Blame:...
Thinkport Education
Thinkport: Causes of World War I
In this activity, students analyze and explain the interrelationships between events in World War I.
The History Cat
The History Cat: Causes of World War I
Summarizes the major causes for the outbreak of World War I.
National Archives (UK)
Uk National Archives: First World War Sources for History
A comprehensive site filled with historically significant documents on the UK during World War I.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Causes of World War I
Take this 5 question self-correcting quiz to test your knowledge of the causes of WWI. Hints are provided if needed.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: The Great War (World War I Lesson Plans)
Eight lesson plans for exploring aspects of World War I, also known as the Great War, with instructions for introducing middle-school learners to the causes of the conflict; to the great symbol of the war's stalemate--the trenches; to...
History of American Wars
History of American Wars: Causes of World War 1: (1914 1918)
A timeline showing the events between 1699 and 1914 that led to the outbreak of World War I, and one from 1915 to 1917 listing the events leading to America's involvement.
BBC
Bbc History: World Wars: World War One: Origins of World War One
A five-part overview of the causes of World War I.
Other
Suffolk County Community College: Causes of World War I
Provides questions and answers for the causes of World War I.