Ancient societies & government
Peopling of the World Chart
Give students a graphic-organizer overview of human prehistory, from early hominids through the rise of cities, and have them trace how agriculture led to civilization.
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Ancient societies & government
The World in 1500 AD Cheat Sheet
A one-page printable reference sheet summarizing the Renaissance, trade routes/goods linking Europe-Asia-Africa, key Renaissance figures, and world religion locations circa 1500 AD, aligned to a state history standard (SOL 2).
Ancient societies & government
River Valley Civilizations Comparison Chart + Essay Writing
This is a River Valley Civilizations Comparison Chart + Essay Writing. Students will use the chart to compare 4 of the early River Valley civilizations. They will consider 3 things: 1) Geography 2) Power and people 3) Science and technology A completed chart is included as a guide or answer key. Finally, students will choose an essay…
Ancient societies & government
Governments in Ancient Greece Chart + Comprehension Worksheet
A one-page chart and comprehension worksheet teaching the four types of government used in ancient Greek city-states (monarchy, aristocracy, oligarchy, direct democracy).
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Ancient societies & government
Ancient History: Lesson on Alexander the Great vs. Genghis Khan
Provides a comparative history lesson on the lives, conquests, and legacies of Alexander the Great and Genghis Khan for middle/high school students.
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Ancient societies & government
World Religions Review Chart – 1-Page Reference
This review chart places Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism side by side for quick reference after a world religions unit. Students can follow one column across the traditions or use a row to recall information from class. Its compressed entries and historical location column make it a starting point for a review conversation rather than a full account of each tradition.
US history & world wars
Main Causes of WWI Summary Chart
Teaches the M.A.I.N. causes of World War I (Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism) and the war's triggering event via a study-guide passage and a graphic organizer summary activity.
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Revolutions & historical figures
Independence Movements Cheat Sheet
A one-page bulleted reference chart/graphic organizer summarizing causes, key figures, and results of independence movements in India, the Middle East, South Africa, and Africa generally, for world history study.
US history & world wars
New Deal Alphabet Agencies – Graphic Organizer
Use the relief, recovery and reform sections to organize research on responses to the Great Depression. A two-page reference accompanies a two-page partly completed student organizer. Review the reference before use: its fifteen entries include the later FAA, and the AAA and FHA names need correction. Students can check the supplied examples against reliable historical sources before completing the remaining spaces.
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US history & world wars
Effects of the Civil War on the North and the South Reading Packet
Teach students about how the Civil War economically, socially, and politically impacted the North (Union) and South (Confederacy) through a reading passage and follow-up activities.
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US history & world wars
Major Events in WWII Reading Packet
A no-prep reading packet teaching major events of World War II (Pearl Harbor, Iwo Jima, D-Day, V-E Day, V-J Day, the Holocaust) through differentiated informational passages.
US history & world wars
Reconstruction 1865-1877 - Two Graphic Organizers
Two graphic organizers that help students analyze and summarize the political, social, and economic history of the Reconstruction era (1865-1877).
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US history & world wars
The Founding of Maryland, The Carolinas, and Georgia | Comprehension Questions
A comprehension worksheet that uses a comparison chart of three American colonies (Maryland, the Carolinas, Georgia) to build analytical reading and historical comparison skills.
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Revolutions & historical figures
Worksheets on Enlightened Despots
A high-school world/European history worksheet on 18th-century Enlightened Despots (Frederick the Great of Prussia, Joseph II of Austria, Catherine the Great of Russia).
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US history & world wars
Evolution of Nuclear Weapons | Comprehension and Chart Practice
Teach high school students to read and interpret a chart on the historical evolution of nuclear weapons (atomic and hydrogen bomb tests by the USA and USSR) and answer chart-based comprehension questions.
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US history & world wars
1960s and 70s Songs of the Times
Reference list of protest-era songs organized by topic, intended to supplement a U.S. history unit on the Vietnam era.
US history & world wars
Famous American Wilderness Road Trails Resource
Famous American Wilderness Road Trails This informative PDF teaches students about fifteen major wilderness road trails that were instrumental in the exploration, expansion, and development of the United States.
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Presidents Time Line
The Presidents Time Line is a resourceful tool designed to cultivate students' interest in our nation's historical figures. This unique educational tool takes a fresh approach to teaching history, making it an exciting endeavor for…
Ancient societies & government
Europe vs. Native Americans Graphic Organizer
A one-page completed comparison chart/study guide explaining why Native Americans were easily conquered by Europeans, contrasting Eurasian and Native American advantages in domesticated animals, agriculture, disease immunity, technology, and organization (a Guns, Germs, and Steel-style geographic-determinism argument).
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Ancient societies & government
Pre-Columbian Civilizations Chart and Fill-In Worksheet
Chart and fill-in worksheet teaching students to compare and identify facts about the Maya, Aztec, and Inca civilizations.
Revolutions & historical figures
Enlightenment Era Handouts + Charts
A set of history handouts and charts teaching the Enlightenment era: England's steps toward limited monarchy, Enlightenment philosophers' ideas, and the Enlightenment's influence on the U.S. Constitution.
Revolutions & historical figures
Leaders of Latin American Revolutions Chart
Reference chart summarizing leaders of Latin American independence movements (1800-1822).
Revolutions & historical figures
Industrial Revolution Inventions – Chart & Outlines
Reference/study resource detailing key inventions of the Industrial Revolution by category, for students to fill in and study.
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Revolutions & historical figures
Renaissance and Reformation Famous People Chart
A reference chart profiling over 20 notable Renaissance and Reformation figures for study/review.
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