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Witchcraft & Sorcery

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Give learners a chance to understand the practices and beliefs associated with witchcraft through an anthropological lens. Like any other belief system, witchcraft stems from specific sociological needs. This practice is well-defined in...
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The Salem Witchcraft Trials

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research the Salem Witchcraft Trials and conduct a mock trial.
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Do the Research! Salem Witchcraft Trials

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Salem Witchcraft Trials research learning exercise, students research the topic, then complete 3 short answer questions. Worksheet includes a link to additional activities.
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Word Scramble - Witchcraft

For Students 7th - 8th
In this witchcraft word scramble worksheet, students unscramble letters to discover the thirty-six terms associated with witchcraft.
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The Witchcraft of Salem Village

For Students 6th - 8th
In this social studies worksheet, students find the vocabulary terms related to Salem and the witch trials. The answers are found by clicking the button found at the bottom of the page.
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Religious Intolerance and the Salem Witch Trials

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners describe the basic beliefs of the Puritan religion; identify the principle figures in the Salem Witch Trials;explain the events that led to the mass hysteria suffered by the town; analyze the First Amendment; and examine...
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Witches through History

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Spark interest in a historic phenomena that lasted over 1000 years. The topic, witch hunts throughout history! A timeline beginning in 1000 BC follows how various religious groups have persecuted those thought to be witches up through...
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The Crucible by Arthur Miller

For Teachers 11th
Examine the life of Arthur Miller and the characters in one of his well-known plays, The Crucible. The first few slides give background information on Miller as well as Senator McCarthy and the blacklisted celebrities during the...
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Pilgrims and Puritans

For Teachers 11th - 12th
With graphic organizers galore, learners will follow the changes of church and state in early colonial America. They look at the differences between the pilgrims and the puritans in terms of beliefs and life ways. Myths and...
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The Salem Witch Trials 1692

For Teachers 11th
Look at images depicting the Salem Witch Trials and read a few character descriptions. Sarah Good, Sarah Osborne, and Tituba are featured with the remaining slides being pictures. Show your history or English class this slide as you read...
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Which of You Is A Witch?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students gain comprehensive background knowledge of the Salem witch trials in preparation for reading Arthur Miller's The Crucible. They participate in a role-play activity designed to simulate a modern day witch-hunt.
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Salem Witch Trials

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students consider the implications of the Salem Witch Trials. In this literature lesson, students read Arthur Miller's The Crucible and compare the witch trials to McCarthyism of the 1950's. Students rewrite scenes from the play...
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Evolving Views about Minority Rights in the United States

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders compare and contrast majority and minority outlooks on issues. In this social justice lesson plan, 10th graders research majority and minority values regarding the Salem Witch Trials, Plessy v. Ferguson, the McCarthy...
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Understanding the Salem Witch Trials

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students describe some of the important elements of life in Puritan New England. They create a timeline of the events of the Salem Witch Trials. They work in groups to explore the concept of multiple interpretations of history.
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Uncovering The Truth

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners investigate the social and religious contexts that surrounded the Salem Witch Trials. The research is guided using the worksheets included in the lesson plan. The culminating assignment is writing an editorial of personal...
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First Nations

For Students 9th - 12th
In this social studies worksheet, students find the words that name some of the first nations in the world. The answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Power Figure Songye, Zaire

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students create power figures. In this visual arts instructional activity, students design and build their own sculptures that replicate those made by the Songye in Zaire, Africa.
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Worksheet #24 Questions - Witch Trials

For Students 7th - 8th
In this historical quiz worksheet, students test their terminology about the Salem witch trials in the ten fill in the blank questions.
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TES Global

Tes: James Stuart and Witchcraft

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This lesson focuses on King James I and his belief in witchcraft. It includes information and activities about witches, conducting research about James's superstitions and his book Deamonologie, and...
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University of Oxford (UK)

University of Oxford: Lorraine Witchcraft Trials

For Students 9th - 10th
The resources used in the book The Witches of Lorraine by Robin Briggs are provided here. These include 400 witchcraft trials that took place in the Duchy of Lorraine. The 'Search trials' section lists all the trial materials. These have...
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Witchcraft Documents (15Th Century)

For Students 9th - 10th
Fordham University offers three documents about witchcraft in the 15th Century. Included is a Papal bull where the Pope provides a blessing and encouragement to witch hunting.
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National Geographic

National Geographic: Witchcraft Hysteria: Salem

For Students 9th - 10th
Experience the 1692 Salem witch-hunt in a terrifying online trial. Follow a narrative compiled from several Salem witchcraft trial accounts.
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Ohio State University

Osu History Teaching Institute: Witchcraft in Salem

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners will examine the Salem witchcraft trials through primary and secondary sources with an emphasis on different viewpoints of the trials.
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University of Virginia

Univ. Of Virginia: Witchcraft in Salem Village

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed introductory note about the Salem Witch Trials. Lists historical sites and bibliographies related to Salem witchcraft, including books for younger readers.

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