History Worksheets
Bring history to life with worksheets that examine significant periods, movements, and personalities. These resources encourage analysis of causes and effects, as well as understanding of historical context. Incorporate them to deepen students' knowledge and appreciation of the past.
Scientist Erasmus Darwin Fact Sheet, Quiz + Exercises | PDF + H5P
Life Sciences, Science, Biology, STEM, History: World, History, Social Studies, Nature & Plants, Animals, Biographies, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables, Quizzes, Quizzes and Tests, Teacher Tools, Projects, Activities
Discover Erasmus Darwin – The Thinker Who Inspired Evolutionary Ideas Did you know that Erasmus Darwin, the grandfather of Charles Darwin, was a brilliant scientist, physician, and poet? He was one of the first to suggest that living things change and adapt over time – ideas that later influenced the theory of evolution. Erasmus Darwin’s work combined science and imagination, making him a true pioneer of his time. This teaching resource introduces your grades 7–10 students to the fascinating life and contributions of Erasmus Darwin. Designed for a 45-minute lesson , it includes engaging content and creative tasks to make his revolutionary ideas come alive in the classroom. What’s Included: Concise Informational Text : A clear and engaging overview of Erasmus Darwin’s role in science. Fact Sheet Activity : Encourages students to organize knowledge and work creatively. Quiz with Solutions : Promotes fun, interactive learning and self-assessment. Additional Exercises : Students can create their own questions and collaborate in pairs to deepen their understanding. Flexible Formats : Includes a color and black-and-white printable PDF, as well as interactive H5P tasks for digital learning. Why You’ll Love This Resource: Time-Saving : Perfect for teachers who need a ready-to-go, well-structured lesson. Versatile Use : Ideal for biology, history of science, or cross-curricular lessons in English and science classes. Promotes Independence : Solutions are included, allowing students to check their work and explore the topic at their own pace. Interactive and Engaging : Tasks are designed to keep students actively involved while learning about Erasmus Darwin’s legacy. Whether you use it for a regular lesson, substitute teaching, or as part of a digital learning activity, this resource will make Erasmus Darwin’s contributions come alive for your students. Bring Erasmus Darwin’s fascinating world of science into your classroom and inspire your students to see history and science in a whole new light! Have fun exploring the world of science with your students! Warmly, Lernfitness Did You Know? I teach with a certified therapy dog, and together we focus on creating a positive and inspiring learning environment.
Author Lernfitness
Tags Science, Biology, Famous Scientists Lesson, H5P, Interactive Science Exercises, STEM, History, Scientists, Evolution, Darwin
Scientist Matthias Schleiden Fact Sheet, Quiz + Exercises PDF + H5P
Life Sciences, Science, Biology, STEM, History, Social Studies, Biographies, Inventors, Basic Science, Nature & Plants, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables, Quizzes, Quizzes and Tests, Teacher Tools, Projects, Activities
Discover Matthias Schleiden – The Scientist Who Laid the Foundation of Cell Theory 🔬 Make Cell Theory Come Alive in Your Classroom! Your students may already know that all living things are made of cells —but do they know who first proposed this revolutionary idea ? Introduce them to Matthias Schleiden , the co-founder of cell theory , who, alongside Theodor Schwann , transformed our understanding of biology. His discoveries laid the foundation for modern cell biology , and this ready-to-use teaching resource helps you explore his contributions in an engaging and interactive way— all in just 45 minutes! 🧪 Why This Resource is a Must-Have for Biology Teachers ✅ No-Prep, Ready-to-Use Lesson – Save valuable planning time! ✅ Engaging & Interactive – Includes fact sheets, quizzes, and creative exercises to enhance understanding. ✅ Perfect for Grades 7–10 – Designed to be flexible and adaptable for different student levels. ✅ Blended Learning Ready – Available in printable PDF and interactive H5P exercises for digital use. ✅ Encourages Critical Thinking – Students not only learn who Schleiden was , but also why his work matters today . 📚 What’s Included? 📄 Informational Text on Matthias Schleiden – A clear and engaging reading passage explaining his role in cell theory . 📝 Fact Sheet Activity – Helps students organize key facts and summarize Schleiden’s contributions. ❓ Quiz with Solutions – A fun way to reinforce learning through self-assessment and review . 🎭 Creative & Interactive Tasks – Students create their own questions, exchange them, and engage in peer discussions. 🎨 Customizable Templates – Choose between color and black-and-white versions for easy printing or digital use. 🖥 H5P Digital Exercises – Perfect for blended learning and interactive lessons . 📌 How to Use This Resource in Your Classroom 1️⃣ Students read the informational text about Matthias Schleiden. 2️⃣ They complete a fact sheet summarizing his scientific discoveries. 3️⃣ Quiz questions reinforce their knowledge of Schleiden’s contributions. 4️⃣ Students create their own questions and challenge their classmates in pairs. 💡 Great for Biology Lessons, Substitute Teaching, and Digital Classrooms! 🌟 Why Biology Teachers Love It ✔ Brings Science History to Life – Connects students to real scientific discoveries . ✔ Simplifies a Key Concept – Helps students grasp the origins of cell theory in an easy-to-understand way. ✔ Flexible for Different Teaching Styles – Use for direct instruction, independent learning, or group activities . ✔ Encourages Active Participation – Turns a scientific breakthrough into an interactive experience . 🔬 Help Your Students Understand the Origins of Modern Biology! Give your students a deeper appreciation for how scientific discoveries shape our understanding of life with this engaging fact sheet, quiz, and interactive activities . 🚀 Download now and bring the legacy of Matthias Schleiden into your biology lessons today! 📍 Best wishes, Heike from Lernfitness Did You Know? I teach with a certified therapy dog , and together we create a positive and inspiring learning environment . 🐶✨
Author Lernfitness
Tags Science, Biology, Famous Scientists Lesson, H5P, Interactive Science Exercises, STEM, History, Scientists, Matthias Schleiden, Cytology
Operant and Classical Conditioning (Slides, Class Activity, Worksheets, Videos)
Social Studies, History, Psychology, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables
Understanding Psychological Conditioning Made Easy\nThis comprehensive 24-page teaching resource on operant and classical conditioning facilitates student learning through visually engaging slides , an introductory activity, embedded videos, and takeaway worksheets. Students will gain essential knowledge of key conditioning concepts like positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, positive punishment, negative punishment, antecedents, behaviors, consequences, and real-world examples. The informative slides use graphics and examples to clearly explain each concept in a student-friendly way. The introductory activity lets students apply their understanding, while the embedded videos further solidify learning. Finally, the student notes worksheets allow learners to document key takeaways for future studying. Together, these materials create an impactful learning experience that caters to different learning styles. Any educator aiming to effectively teach conditioning principles will find this resource invaluable.
Author Ed Dynamic
Tags Conditioning, Operant, Classical, Psychology, Learning
John Locke Research Organizer & Essay Assignment
Social Studies, ELA, Biographies, History, History: World, History: Ancient, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
John Locke Research Organizer & Essay Assignment Dive into the ideals of the "father of liberalism" with this complete research project on English philosopher John Locke. Students independently explore Locke's life and work, gathering facts and sources on an informative research organizer. An essay outline worksheet then walks learners through drafting a five-paragraph essay on Locke, applying their research. Finally, students write, peer review, revise, and submit a graded short research essay on this central Enlightenment figure. Use the full project or just parts as a flexible research activity for grades 7-11. This easy-to-implement resource includes research and outlining worksheets, essay directions, writing tips, peer review checklist, and a Common Core-aligned rubric provided as a customizable Google Sheet.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Rubric, Research, Notetaking, Outlining
Scientist Alfred Russel Wallace Fact Sheet, Quiz + Exercises PDF + H5P
Life Sciences, Science, Biology, STEM, History: World, History, Social Studies, Biographies, Inventors, Basic Science, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables, Quizzes, Quizzes and Tests, Teacher Tools, Projects, Activities
Discover Alfred Russel Wallace – The Scientist Who Revolutionized Evolutionary Biology 🔬 Introduce Your Students to the Unsung Hero of Evolution! Most students have heard of Charles Darwin , but did you know that Alfred Russel Wallace independently developed the theory of natural selection at the same time? Despite his groundbreaking contributions to evolution, biogeography, and ecology , Wallace remains one of the most overlooked figures in science history . With this engaging Fact Sheet, Quiz, and Interactive Exercises , your students will explore Wallace’s discoveries and understand his impact on modern biology – all in just one lesson (45 minutes)! 🧪 Why This Resource is a Must-Have for Biology Teachers ✅ Ready-to-Use & Time-Saving – A structured lesson plan that requires zero prep ! ✅ Engaging & Interactive – Includes fact sheets, quizzes, and creative tasks to spark curiosity. ✅ Perfect for Middle & High School – Designed for grades 7–10 with differentiation options . ✅ Flexible Format – Available in printable PDF and digital H5P interactive exercises . ✅ Encourages Independent Learning – Students can work at their own pace with built-in self-assessment tools. 📚 What’s Included? 📝 Concise & Engaging Informational Text – A student-friendly introduction to Wallace’s life, discoveries, and impact . 📄 Fact Sheet Activity – Helps students organize knowledge in a structured, creative way. ❓ Quiz Questions with Solutions – A fun way to reinforce learning with built-in self-assessment . 🎭 Interactive & Creative Tasks – Encourages critical thinking with student-generated questions and peer activities. 🎨 Color & Black-and-White Templates – Choose what works best for your class. 🖥 H5P Digital Exercises – Interactive activities for blended or digital learning environments . 📌 How to Use This Resource in Your Classroom 1️⃣ Students read the informative text about Alfred Russel Wallace. 2️⃣ They create a fact sheet to organize their learning. 3️⃣ Quiz questions help consolidate their understanding. 4️⃣ Students develop their own questions , exchanging them with classmates for peer discussions . 💡 Great for Regular Lessons, Substitutes, and Digital Learning! 🌟 Why Biology Teachers Love It ✔ Makes Evolution Engaging – Helps students understand natural selection & biogeography in an exciting way. ✔ Brings an Overlooked Scientist to Life – A great way to expand beyond Darwin and explore other key figures in science. ✔ Flexible for Different Teaching Styles – Use it for direct instruction, independent work, or interactive digital lessons . ✔ Encourages Deeper Thinking – Sparks curiosity and discussion about the history of science. 🔬 Inspire Future Scientists with the Story of Alfred Russel Wallace! Give your students a new perspective on evolution and scientific discovery with this ready-to-use fact sheet, quiz, and interactive activities . 🚀 Download now and bring the fascinating legacy of Alfred Russel Wallace into your classroom today! 📍 Best wishes, Heike from Lernfitness Did You Know? I teach with a certified therapy dog , and together we create a positive and inspiring learning environment . 🐶✨
Author Lernfitness
Tags Science, Biology, Famous Scientists Lesson, H5P, Interactive Science Exercises, STEM, History, Scientists, Evolution, Alfred Russel Wallace
Galileo Galilei Research Organizer & Essay Assignment
Social Studies, ELA, Biographies, History, History: World, History: Ancient, Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Space, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Without Galileo Galilei, the fields of astronomy, physics, and general science might not exist. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently learn about and summarize the life of the "father of modern science" with this engaging research planner and essay assignment. This carefully scaffolded and easy-to-assign-AND-assess resource has been designed to guide student learning from Galileo Galilei fact-collection to the careful development of a five-paragraph research essay. Teaching this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the background research and note-taking worksheet (you could also ONLY hand this out if you want a shorter lesson!). Once students have found their facts and sources, provide them with the essay outline activity, which guides them step-by-step through the requirements of a short research essay. From there, drafting their essay, using the provided peer review checklist, and submitting their final draft will be no problem at all. And then you can assess their work with the provided Common Core rubric! Use this entire resource as a complete research lesson or just part of it as a short research activity or sub plan! This TeachSimple download includes: - A Galileo Galilei essay writing assignment with directions, requirements, research essay writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-tied grading rubric - An editable rubric, provided as a link, that lets you make adjustments to the grade values and guidelines. This link is provided as as Google Sheet specifically built for integration into Google Classroom, although you can also modify it for use in other Learning Management Systems (LMSs) - A Galileo Galilei biography and note-taking worksheet that will guide your students through information gathering. This straightforward two-page handout includes instructions for background research, a fun drawing section, and an area to cite quality sources and organize conducted research - A research essay outlining worksheet, so students build on their Galileo Galilei notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper - All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Rubric, Research, Notetaking, Outlining
Immigration to Canada
Social Studies, History, History: Canada, Grade 3, 4, 5, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Immigration to Canada: An Educational Resource Immigration to Canada is an invaluable teaching resource designed for Grades 3, 4, and 5 students, specifically focusing on the history of Canada. The objective is to provide in-depth insight into various waves of immigration that have fundamentally shaped Canadian history and culture. Comprehensive Coverage This comprehensive resource propels learners through a detailed journey across Canada's immigration landscape. Covering different periods and groups from black people's immigration to French, British and Chinese influxes. Each themed section features illuminating text and visuals while posing thought-provoking questions designed for classroom discussion or homework assignment use. In-Depth Analysis of Immigrant Groups The resource is organized as a sequence of segments highlighting different immigrant groups in Canadian history; painting an enlightening picture spanning various periods up until contemporary times—addressing reasons behind successive influxes and challenges immigrants faced upon arrival. Holistic Learning Approach: A host of exciting hands-on activities are interspersed throughout the material helping educators in both classrooms or homeschooling contexts. Tasks like drawing activities reflecting reasons for immigrations; creating skits/comic strips depicting immigrant challenges; conducting online searches about contributions from immigrant cultures etc., aid active learning processes. Celebrating Diversity: Beyond enhancing understanding regarding historical narratives related to Canada’s past via the lens of immigration; this educational tool serves as bridge-building prospects within student communities reinforcing important skills linked with Social Studies like inquiry-based learning, critical thinking abilities etc., thus nurturing future global citizens who appreciate cultural diversities worldwide. Extensive Content in a Convenient Format The resource "Immigration to Canada" stands strong with its enriched content presented in an accessible 71-pages long PDF file. Whoever said history was dull clearly hadn't explored resources as engaging and enlightening as this!
Author Learn it ANY way
Tags Immigration, Canada, History, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Winston Churchill
Social Studies, ELA, Biographies, History, History: British, History: World, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Few prime ministers in British history were more influential than Winston Churchill. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently learn about and summarize the life and times of the English leader who led the allies through World War II with this engaging research planner and essay assignment. This carefully scaffolded and easy-to-assign-AND-assess resource has been designed to guide student learning from Winston Churchill fact-collection to the careful development of a five-paragraph research essay. Teaching this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the background research and note-taking worksheet (you could also ONLY hand this out if you want a shorter lesson!). Once students have found their facts and sources, provide them with the essay outline activity, which guides them step-by-step through the requirements of a short research essay. From there, drafting their essay, using the provided peer review checklist, and submitting their final draft will be no problem at all. And then you can assess their work with the provided Common Core rubric! Use this entire resource as a complete research lesson or just part of it as a short research activity or sub plan! This TeachSimple download includes: - A Winston Churchill essay writing assignment with directions, requirements, research essay writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-tied grading rubric - An editable rubric, provided as a link, that lets you make adjustments to the grade values and guidelines. This link is provided as as Google Sheet specifically built for integration into Google Classroom, although you can also modify it for use in other Learning Management Systems (LMSs) - A Winston Churchill biography and note-taking worksheet that will guide your students through information gathering. This straightforward two-page handout includes instructions for background research, a fun drawing section, and an area to cite quality sources and organize conducted research - A research essay outlining worksheet, so students build on their Winston Churchill notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper - All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Rubric, Research, Notetaking, Outlining
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Marie Curie
Social Studies, ELA, History, History: Europe, Science, Physics, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Few scientists are more celebrated than Marie Curie, the first women to win a Nobel Prize. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently learn about and summarize the life of the "mother of radioactivity" with this engaging research planner and essay assignment. This carefully scaffolded and easy-to-assign-AND-assess resource has been designed to guide student learning from Marie Curie fact-collection to the careful development of a five-paragraph research essay. Teaching this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the background research and note-taking worksheet (you could also ONLY hand this out if you want a shorter lesson!). Once students have found their facts and sources, provide them with the essay outline activity, which guides them step-by-step through the requirements of a short research essay. From there, drafting their essay, using the provided peer review checklist, and submitting their final draft will be no problem at all. And then you can assess their work with the provided Common Core rubric! Use this entire resource as a complete research lesson or just part of it as a short research activity or sub plan! This TeachSimple download includes: - A Marie Curie essay writing assignment with directions, requirements, research essay writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-tied grading rubric - An editable rubric, provided as a link, that lets you make adjustments to the grade values and guidelines. This link is provided as as Google Sheet specifically built for integration into Google Classroom, although you can also modify it for use in other Learning Management Systems (LMSs) - A Marie Curie biography and note-taking worksheet that will guide your students through information gathering. This straightforward two-page handout includes instructions for background research, a fun drawing section, and an area to cite quality sources and organize conducted research - A research essay outlining worksheet, so students build on their Marie Curie notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper - All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Research, Essay, Notetaking, Outlining, Marie Curie
Federalists and Antifederalists (Slides, Worksheets, Videos, Debate Activity)
Social Studies, History, History: USA, Government, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables
Designed to Help Students Differentiate Federalists and Anti-Federalists\nThis teaching resource walks students through key differences between Federalists and Anti-Federalists during the writing of the U.S. Constitution. It includes 30 informative slides explaining the context behind the U.S. Constitution, including the Articles of Confederation, Constitutional Conflict, and the Federalist Papers. To supplement the presentation , 2 student worksheets, 2 answer keys, embedded videos, and a debate activity provide opportunities for students to apply their learning. Teachers can utilize the full package or individual components to teach a unit on the Constitutional Convention across various instructional settings like whole group, small group, independent practice, or homework. The materials aim to support student understanding of the opposing viewpoints that shaped the creation of the U.S. government.
Author Ed Dynamic
Tags Federalists, Anti-federalists, Constitution, Government, Debate
Scientist Jean-Baptiste Lamarck Fact Sheet, Quiz + more | PDF + H5P
Life Sciences, Science, Biology, STEM, History: World, History, Social Studies, Nature & Plants, Animals, Biographies, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables, Quizzes, Quizzes and Tests, Teacher Tools, Projects, Activities
Discover Jean-Baptiste Lamarck – The Scientist Who Shaped the Theory of Evolution Did you know that Jean-Baptiste Lamarck was one of the first scientists to propose a theory of evolution? Long before Darwin, Lamarck suggested that living organisms change over time to adapt to their environment. He even introduced the term "biology" to describe the study of life. His work laid the groundwork for evolutionary science and sparked ideas that continue to influence biology today. This teaching resource is designed for grades 7–10 and introduces your students to Lamarck’s revolutionary ideas in a way that’s easy to understand and engaging. Perfect for a 45-minute lesson , it combines interesting facts with creative and interactive tasks that will bring Lamarck’s story and contributions to life in your classroom. What’s Included: Concise Informational Text : A clear and engaging overview of Jean-Baptiste Lamarck ’s role in science. Fact Sheet Activity : Encourages students to organize knowledge and work creatively. Quiz with Solutions : Promotes fun, interactive learning and self-assessment. Additional Exercises : Students can create their own questions and collaborate in pairs to deepen their understanding. Flexible Formats : Includes a color and black-and-white printable PDF, as well as interactive H5P tasks for digital learning. Why You’ll Love This Resource: Time-Saving : Perfect for teachers who need a ready-to-go, well-structured lesson. Versatile Use : Ideal for biology, history of science, or cross-curricular lessons in English and science classes. Promotes Independence : Solutions are included, allowing students to check their work and explore the topic at their own pace. Interactive and Engaging : Tasks are designed to keep students actively involved while learning about Jean-Baptiste Lamarck ’s legacy. Whether you use it for a regular lesson, substitute teaching, or as part of a digital learning activity, this resource will make Jean-Baptiste Lamarck ’s contributions come alive for your students. Bring Jean-Baptiste Lamarck ’s fascinating world of science into your classroom and inspire your students to see history and science in a whole new light! Have fun exploring the world of science with your students! Warmly, Lernfitness Did You Know? I teach with a certified therapy dog, and together we focus on creating a positive and inspiring learning environment.
Author Lernfitness
Tags Science, Biology, Famous Scientists Lesson, H5P, Interactive Science Exercises, STEM, History, Scientists, Jean-Baptiste Lamarck, Evolution
Frederick Douglass
Social Studies, Biographies, History, History: USA, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Frederick Douglass: A Comprehensive Resource for Educators Delve into the inspiring story of Frederick Douglass, a legendary figure in African-American history. This resource facilitates students' understanding of his growth from childhood to anti-slavery activism and beyond, tracing his journey through Pre-War America, The Civil War, Post-War America to his final years and enduring legacy. Geared toward Grade 8-12 students specializing in Social Studies - with an emphasis on U.S History and Biographies - this mini unit offers a dual-format reading sheets approach. One format provides detailed coverage while the other version simplifies it down for easy comprehension. Furthermore, there are question sheets designed to stimulate critical thinking about various aspects of Douglass's life. Lessons may be conducted as whole-class events or catered toward small group discussions - tailored according to each educator's discretion. Aternatively, assign portions as homework for individual review sessions at home. Reinforce comprehension with provided tests based on the materials or challenge learners with enlightening quotes from Frederick Douglass himself for deep-dive discussions. Explore creativity by offering students comic materials they can incorporate effectively into visual storytelling projects about this historical icon or use large magazine materials for comprehensive research assignments. The key features of this teaching resource package includes: Detailed reading sheets Simplified version of reading sheets Critical-thinking questionnaires Educator's guide with answer keys The added bonus? We've even included coloring pages that infuse an art component into your Social Studies lessons! Easily access both PPT and PDF versions for a seamless learning experience whether in a technologically enhanced classroom or an at-home setting; allowing each student full access to digitally printed or manually accessed resources.
Author Mr Gray History
Tags Frederick Douglass, African-American History, US History, Biography, Critical Thinking, Frederick Douglass Coloring Page
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Thurgood Marshall
Social Studies, History, History: USA, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Few people have left a larger mark on the legal history of Civil Rights in the United States than Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently learn about and summarize the life of this law icon with this engaging research planner and essay assignment. This carefully scaffolded and easy-to-assign-AND-assess resource has been designed to guide student learning from Thurgood Marshall fact-collection to the careful development of a five-paragraph research essay. Teaching this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the background research and note-taking worksheet (you could also ONLY hand this out if you want a shorter lesson!). Once students have found their facts and sources, provide them with the essay outline activity, which guides them step-by-step through the requirements of a short research essay. From there, drafting their essay, using the provided peer review checklist, and submitting their final draft will be no problem at all. And then you can assess their work with the provided Common Core rubric! Use this entire resource as a complete research lesson or just part of it as a short research activity or sub plan! This TeachSimple download includes: - A Thurgood Marshall essay writing assignment with directions, requirements, research essay writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-tied grading rubric - An editable rubric, provided as a link, that lets you make adjustments to the grade values and guidelines. This link is provided as as Google Sheet specifically built for integration into Google Classroom, although you can also modify it for use in other Learning Management Systems (LMSs) - A Thurgood Marshall biography and note-taking worksheet that will guide your students through information gathering. This straightforward two-page handout includes instructions for background research, a fun drawing section, and an area to cite quality sources and organize conducted research - A research essay outlining worksheet, so students build on their Thurgood Marshall notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper - All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Rubric, Research, Notetaking, Outlining, Thurgood Marshall
Crash Course Sociology | 35 Racial/Ethnic Prejudice and Discrimination
Social Studies, History, Sociology, Grade 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Our high school students have the capability to enjoy and really understand topics like sociology because it provides them with real-life connections and real-world issues. The relatability that the study of society has to offer can be great for our students. Being able to provide them with meaningful resources is the best way to keep them engaged and keep growing this interest. Within my store, you will find a plethora of sociology resources to utilize with your students. What You Get: This is the Racial/Ethnic Prejudice and Discrimination Worksheet for the Crash Course Sociology Episodes. This is a 2-page worksheet that has 15 questions for students to answer. The link to the Crash Course video can be found at the top of the worksheet. If students are completing this worksheet digitally, they will be able to quickly click on the link for themselves and be redirected to YouTube. An answer key is included in a separate Word document. If you print off the answer key, students can check their answers by themselves. The Racial/Ethnic Prejudice and Discrimination Video is 11 minutes long. How To Implement This Resource: You should print off enough copies of the worksheet for each student to have, so they can answer some of the questions as they listen to the video. You can listen to this video as a whole group and then allow students to listen to it again by themselves or in small groups, if your classroom has enough devices to do so. Being able to watch these engaging Crash Course videos more than once will help students make connections and close gaps for their understanding of government and politics. I hope you enjoy! Here Are More of My Resources for You to Enjoy: American Civil Rights Lecture 28th Amendment Project Major Constitutional Clauses Lecture Arctic Survival Team Building Activity Crash Course Government Worksheet #31 – Discrimination Crash Course Government Worksheet #36 – Election Basics Ethnocentrism Slides My Storefront Can Be Found Here: Active Social Studies
Author Ed Dynamic
Tags Crash Course Video, Crash Course Sociology, Sociology Video, Racial Prejudice, Discrimination, Ethnic Prejudice, Ethnicities, Vocabulary
Scientist Ernst Haeckel Fact Sheet, Quiz + Exercises | PDF + H5P
Life Sciences, Science, Biology, STEM, History: World, History, Social Studies, Animals, Biographies, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables, Quizzes, Quizzes and Tests, Teacher Tools, Projects, Activities
Discover Ernst Haeckel – The Scientist Who Made Nature a Work of Art Have you ever tried to explain to students how scientists organize and classify life? It can be tricky, but Ernst Haeckel made it easier— not just through words, but through breathtaking illustrations . He was more than just a scientist; he was also an artist who brought the beauty of biology to life . His work helped shape modern science, and he even gave us the word "ecology" , which we still use today! This ready-to-go lesson introduces your students to Haeckel’s fascinating discoveries , his role in expanding Darwin’s ideas, and how his scientific drawings helped people understand the natural world in a whole new way. What’s Inside? 📚 Engaging Reading Text – A simple, student-friendly introduction to Haeckel’s life and work. 📝 Creative Fact Sheet Activity – Encourages students to process and organize information in their own way. ❓ Quiz with Answers – A fun way to check understanding while keeping students engaged. 🎯 Discussion & Thinking Tasks – Students create their own questions and work in pairs or small groups. 🖥️ Print & Digital Formats – Includes a printable PDF and H5P interactive exercises for flexible use. Why Teachers Love This Lesson ✔ Zero Prep Needed – Just print (or assign digitally) and go! ✔ Perfect for Multiple Subjects – Great for biology, environmental science, and history of science. ✔ Encourages Student Independence – Students can check their own answers and explore further. ✔ More Than Just Facts – Thought-provoking tasks keep students actively involved. Why Your Students Will Love It Unlike a typical textbook lesson, this resource makes science feel alive . Instead of memorizing dry facts, students will discover how Haeckel shaped how we see the natural world —and how his love for both art and science continues to inspire us today. No complicated explanations. No boring worksheets. Just an engaging, eye-opening lesson that makes science unforgettable! 🌍 Introduce your students to the scientist who turned biology into art! Download now and bring the wonder of nature into your classroom. Wishing you and your students a great time exploring science together! Best, Lernfitness Did You Know? I teach with a certified therapy dog, and together we focus on creating a positive and inspiring learning environment.
Author Lernfitness
Tags Science, Biology, Famous Scientists Lesson, H5P, Interactive Science Exercises, STEM, History, Scientists, Evolution, Ernst Haeckel
Life in a Medieval Town
Social Studies, History, History: Europe, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Life in a Medieval Town is a great resource to teach your students about life in towns and cities during the Middle Ages. Included are lessons covering the topics of: The growth of towns in the early middle ages. Public and private buildings. Food. Law and order. Guilds. Government. Entertainments. Children. Dangers of town life. For each topic there is information provided along with lots of illustrations. Additionally, instructions are provided for students to create a booklet about life for people in Medieval towns. All worksheets are also provided for students to successfully complete the assignment.
Author Mr Gray History
Tags Medieval, Middle Ages, Medieval Towns, Towns Middle Ages, Medevil Lesson Plans
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Barack Obama
Social Studies, ELA, History, History: USA, Writing, Research, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Barack Obama Research Project for Secondary Students Guide students through researching Barack Obama, the first African American president of the United States, with this complete 6-page resource. Students start by gathering facts and citing sources on a biography and note-taking worksheet. Next, they use a step-by-step essay outline to draft a 5-paragraph research essay on Obama. The resource also includes writing tips, a peer review checklist, and a rubric aligned to Common Core ELA standards. Use the full resource for a complete research lesson or assign components like the worksheet for a shorter activity. Best for secondary grades 8-11 language arts or social studies. Modify the rubric grade values by editing the included Google Sheet.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Research, Notetaking, Outlining
Crash Course Sociology Worksheet | 43 - Population Health
Social Studies, History, Sociology, Grade 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Crash Course Sociology Worksheet on Population Health This 2-page worksheet accompanies the Crash Course Sociology video on population health. With 15 questions, it checks comprehension and encourages critical thinking on key concepts like life expectancy, epidemiological transition, and social determinants of health. Use it for whole-class discussion, small group review, or independent learning. The link at the top connects directly to the 10-minute Crash Course video for blended learning. A separate answer key allows students to check their own work. Suitable for high school sociology, this engaging resource from Active Social Studies helps students recognize real-world connections around public health and social factors. Combine with other Crash Course episode worksheets for a complete sociology curriculum. More teaching materials available at the Active Social Studies storefront.
Author Ed Dynamic
Tags Crash Course Videos, Population Health, Crash Course Sociology, Sociology Worksheet, Sociology Video, Life Expectancy, Social Factors, Birth Rate
Crash Course Sociology Episode Worksheet | 36 - Age and Aging
Social Studies, History, Sociology, Grade 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Understanding Society Through Sociology Episodes The Age and Aging episode worksheet for Crash Course Sociology helps high school students explore real-world societal issues. This engaging 2-page printable integrates a 10-minute Crash Course video about how society views and treats aging populations. Included are 15 thought-provoking questions to answer while viewing the video. An answer key is provided to self-check comprehension. This versatile resource works for whole class instruction, small groups, or independent learning. Students can analyze how factors like gender, ethnicity, social status, and perceptions shape aging experiences. Examining societal attitudes encourages critical thinking about biases. Connecting real issues to curriculum via Crash Course deepens relevance. Check out this and other episode worksheets at Active Social Studies for teaching sociology dynamically. More engaging resources help students recognize sociology’s role in understanding society.
Author Ed Dynamic
Tags Sociology, Sociology Worksheet, Sociology Video, Crash Course Episode, Crash Course Videos, Age, Aging, Discrimination, Vocabulary
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Julius Caesar
Social Studies, ELA, Biographies, History, History: World, History: Ancient, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Julius Caesar was the first emperor of Rome and one of the most famous military generals of all-time. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently learn about and synthesize the life of the famous ruler with this engaging research planner and essay assignment. This carefully scaffolded and easy-to-assign-AND-assess resource has been designed to guide student learning from Julius Caesar fact-collection to the careful development of a five-paragraph research essay. Teaching this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the background research and note-taking worksheet (you could also ONLY hand this out if you want a shorter lesson!). Once students have found their facts and sources, provide them with the essay outline activity, which guides them step-by-step through the requirements of a short research essay. From there, drafting their essay, using the provided peer review checklist, and submitting their final draft will be no problem at all. And then you can assess their work with the provided Common Core rubric! Use this entire resource as a complete research lesson or just part of it as a short research activity or sub plan! This TeachSimple download includes: - A Julius Caesar essay writing assignment with directions, requirements, research essay writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-tied grading rubric - An editable rubric, provided as a link, that lets you make adjustments to the grade values and guidelines. This link is provided as as Google Sheet specifically built for integration into Google Classroom, although you can also modify it for use in other Learning Management Systems (LMSs) - A Julius Caesar biography and note-taking worksheet that will guide your students through information gathering. This straightforward two-page handout includes instructions for background research, a fun drawing section, and an area to cite quality sources and organize conducted research - A research essay outlining worksheet, so students build on their Julius Caesar notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper - All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Rubric, Research, Notetaking, Outlining
Karl Marx Research Organizer & Essay Assignment
Social Studies, ELA, Biographies, History, History: World, History: Ancient, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Karl Marx is probably the most widely discussed economic philosophers of all-time, and perhaps also the misunderstood. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently explore and write about the life of the "father of socialism" with this engaging research planner and essay assignment. This carefully scaffolded and easy-to-assign-AND-assess resource has been designed to guide student learning from Karl Marx fact-collection to the careful development of a five-paragraph research essay. Teaching this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the background research and note-taking worksheet (you could also ONLY hand this out if you want a shorter lesson!). Once students have found their facts and sources, provide them with the essay outline activity, which guides them step-by-step through the requirements of a short research essay. From there, drafting their essay, using the provided peer review checklist, and submitting their final draft will be no problem at all. And then you can assess their work with the provided Common Core rubric! Use this entire resource as a complete research lesson or just part of it as a short research activity or sub plan! This TeachSimple download includes: - A Karl Marx essay writing assignment with directions, requirements, research essay writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-tied grading rubric - An editable rubric, provided as a link, that lets you make adjustments to the grade values and guidelines. This link is provided as as Google Sheet specifically built for integration into Google Classroom, although you can also modify it for use in other Learning Management Systems (LMSs) - A Karl Marx biography and note-taking worksheet that will guide your students through information gathering. This straightforward two-page handout includes instructions for background research, a fun drawing section, and an area to cite quality sources and organize conducted research - A research essay outlining worksheet, so students build on their Karl Marx notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper - All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Rubric, Research, Notetaking, Outlining
Crash Course Sociology Episode Worksheet | 39 - Religion
Social Studies, History, Sociology, Grade 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Crash Course Sociology Episode Worksheet | Religion This 2-page Religion worksheet accompanies the Crash Course Sociology video episode explaining the sociological significance of religion. It includes 15 comprehension questions tailored to the 11-minute video, which students can access via the provided link. An answer key is also included for students to check their understanding. This resource facilitates critical thinking on topics like the social functions and dysfunctions of religion. It can be used individually or in groups and makes an engaging homework assignment. With relatable real-world connections, this resource helps high school students better understand a complex sociological concept. Pair it with other sociology episode worksheets for a complete video learning series.
Author Ed Dynamic
Tags Crash Course Video, Crash Course Sociology, Sociology Worksheet, Sociology Questions, Religion, Religious Studies, Rituals, Racial Inequality, Religion Worksheet, Crash Course 39
Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Nelson Mandela
Social Studies, History, History: African, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
Few people have been more important to the cause of peace and freedom than Nelson Mandela. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently learn about and summarize the life of the legend of the South African anti-Apartheid movement with this engaging research planner and essay assignment. This carefully scaffolded and easy-to-assign-AND-assess resource has been designed to guide student learning from Nelson Mandela fact-collection to the careful development of a five-paragraph research essay. Teaching this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the background research and note-taking worksheet (you could also ONLY hand this out if you want a shorter lesson!). Once students have found their facts and sources, provide them with the essay outline activity, which guides them step-by-step through the requirements of a short research essay. From there, drafting their essay, using the provided peer review checklist, and submitting their final draft will be no problem at all. And then you can assess their work with the provided Common Core rubric! Use this entire resource as a complete research lesson or just part of it as a short research activity or sub plan! This TeachSimple download includes: - A Nelson Mandela essay writing assignment with directions, requirements, research essay writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-tied grading rubric - An editable rubric, provided as a link, that lets you make adjustments to the grade values and guidelines. This link is provided as as Google Sheet specifically built for integration into Google Classroom, although you can also modify it for use in other Learning Management Systems (LMSs) - A Nelson Mandela biography and note-taking worksheet that will guide your students through information gathering. This straightforward two-page handout includes instructions for background research, a fun drawing section, and an area to cite quality sources and organize conducted research A research essay outlining worksheet, so students build on their Nelson Mandela notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.
Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC
Tags Essay, Research, Rubric, Notetaking, Outlining, Nelson Mandela
Social Skills Simplified B - Being the Best Me
Social Studies, History, Sociology, Grade 1, 2, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
This social skills-based resource is designed for grades 1 to 2. Becoming a productive citizen starts with good character. Through observation and imitation, students learn how to behave from their parents, relatives and friends. This resource gives students the building blocks to acquiring essential good character skills. The goal of this resource is to teach students to show respect to others and build up their own self-esteem and confidence. The format of this resource starts with presenting a skill, followed by practice exercises and an answer key. Students should be able to utilize this resource with little help from others. They can then use the images as coloring pages for an additional activity. Character-building skills are reinforced through concepts like respect, responsibility, citizenship, and manners.
Author Classroom Complete Press
Tags Life Skills, , Citizenship, Manners, Character, Primary, Preschool, Answers