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Role and Significance of key actors/groups during the Civil Rights Movement in the USA (1954-1965)
Role and Significance of key actors/groups during the Civil Rights Movement in the USA (1954-1965) modern history assessment task focuses […]
Challenges to the post-war agreements and the International Response
The Challenges to the post-war agreements and the International Response modern history lesson includes an overview of Hitler’s foreign policies […]
Viking homelands and Geographical Features
This history lesson plan includes an overview of the Viking Homelands and Geographical Features. Mapping, photographs and critical thinking is […]
The Berlin Blockade
This Berlin Blockade modern history lesson includes an overview of the Berlin Blockade during the Cold War era. The focus […]
2nd Sino-Japanese War 1937 and the 2nd United Front
This modern history lesson on the 2nd Sino-Japanese War 1937 and the 2nd United Front focuses on the invasion of […]
Integrating Sources into a Source-based Essay for the IB DP History Paper 1 Examination
Integrating Sources into a Source-based Essay for the IB DP History Paper 1 Examination history lesson includes an overview of […]
Introduction to the Second World War in the Pacific Region
The Introduction to the Second World War in the Pacific Region history lesson includes an overview of the Second World […]
Causes of Japanese Expansion during the Interwar Period
This modern history lesson on the Causes of Japanese Expansion during the Interwar Period includes an overview of the causes […]
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Heritage Study
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Heritage Study describes the way in which the park, situated in the central part of the […]
Presidents during the Civil Rights Movement 1930s-1968
This modern history lesson on the Presidents during the Civil Rights Movement 1930s-1968 includes an overview of the Presidents during […]
Civil Rights Movement Interactive Tour
This Civil Rights Movement Interactive Tour modern history lesson includes an overview of the Civil Rights Movement in the USA […]
Japanese Successes during 1941-42 in the Pacific Region during WWII
The Japanese retreat and defeat in the Pacific 1942-1945 modern history lesson includes an overview of the Japanese successes during […]
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Heritage Study
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Heritage Study describes the way in which the park, situated in the central part of the […]
Why did the Roman Empire Collapse Worksheet
Why did the Roman Empire Collapse Worksheet includes an overview of why the Roman Empire collapsed. Various issues and reasons […]
Investigating the Ancient Past Introduction Lesson
Investigating the Ancient Past Introduction Lesson outlines the main features of history and archaeology. The focus of this Investigating the […]
Ancient World Heritage Sites Research Task
This Ancient World Heritage Sites Research Task focuses on introducing students to world heritage sites from around the world. The […]
Significant Individual Research Assessment on Ancient China
This Significant Individual Research Assessment on Ancient China focuses on Significant Individuals such as Wang Mang, Shi Huangdi, Kublai Khan, […]
Daily Life for Ancient Egyptians Research Task
This Daily Life for Ancient Egyptians Research Task provides an overview of the Daily Life of Men and Women in […]
Daily Life of Men and Women in Ancient Egypt Worksheet
This Daily Life of Men and Women in Ancient Egypt Worksheet accompanies the film “The Hidden History of Egypt With […]
Geographical Setting and Natural Features of Ancient Egypt
Geographical Setting and Natural Features of Ancient Egypt ancient history lesson includes an overview of Ancient Egypt’s Geographical Setting and […]
Life as a Sumerian in Sumer Diary Entry
Life as a Sumerian in Sumer Diary Entry lesson idea is focused on students using their historical knowledge about life […]
Significant Individuals Research Task on Ancient Rome
This Significant Individuals Research Task on Ancient Rome provides an overview of Ancient Roman Significant Individuals. Such individuals include Pompey, […]
Ancient Egypt Source Analysis Medical Practices
This ancient history lesson ‘Ancient Egypt Source Analysis Medical Practices’ provides an overview of medical practices used during the ancient […]
Ancient Greece Significant Individuals Assessment Task
Ancient Greece Significant Individuals Assessment Task includes a student assessment task on Ancient Greece’s Significant Individuals. Significant individuals include Socrates, […]
Role and Significance of key actors/groups during the Civil Rights Movement in the USA (1954-1965)
Role and Significance of key actors/groups during the Civil Rights Movement in the USA (1954-1965) modern history assessment task focuses […]
Challenges to the post-war agreements and the International Response
The Challenges to the post-war agreements and the International Response modern history lesson includes an overview of Hitler’s foreign policies […]
The Berlin Blockade
This Berlin Blockade modern history lesson includes an overview of the Berlin Blockade during the Cold War era. The focus […]
2nd Sino-Japanese War 1937 and the 2nd United Front
This modern history lesson on the 2nd Sino-Japanese War 1937 and the 2nd United Front focuses on the invasion of […]
Integrating Sources into a Source-based Essay for the IB DP History Paper 1 Examination
Integrating Sources into a Source-based Essay for the IB DP History Paper 1 Examination history lesson includes an overview of […]
Introduction to the Second World War in the Pacific Region
The Introduction to the Second World War in the Pacific Region history lesson includes an overview of the Second World […]
Presidents during the Civil Rights Movement 1930s-1968
This modern history lesson on the Presidents during the Civil Rights Movement 1930s-1968 includes an overview of the Presidents during […]
Civil Rights Movement Interactive Tour
This Civil Rights Movement Interactive Tour modern history lesson includes an overview of the Civil Rights Movement in the USA […]
Japanese Successes during 1941-42 in the Pacific Region during WWII
The Japanese retreat and defeat in the Pacific 1942-1945 modern history lesson includes an overview of the Japanese successes during […]
Impact of policies towards women and minorities in Fascist Italy
The Impact of policies towards women and minorities in Fascist Italy modern history lesson focuses on education, employment, politics, personal […]
Civil Rights Movement USA ‘Hot Spots’
Civil Rights Movement USA ‘Hot Spots’ modern history lesson includes an overview of the Hot Spots during the Civil Rights […]
Social and Cultural Domestic Policies of Fascist Italy
The Social and Cultural Domestic Policies of Fascist Italy modern history lesson includes an overview of social classes, education, youth groups, […]
Viking homelands and Geographical Features
This history lesson plan includes an overview of the Viking Homelands and Geographical Features. Mapping, photographs and critical thinking is […]
Life as an Indigenous American Diary Entry Worksheet
Life as an Indigenous American Diary Entry Worksheet focuses on students using their historical knowledge about life as an Indigenous […]
Indigenous North Americans Before European Contact
The Indigenous North Americans Before European Contact history lesson includes an overview of the life of Northern American Indigenous Peoples […]
Towns, Cities and Commerce of Medieval Europe
This Middle Ages history lesson includes an overview of Towns, Cities and Commerce of Medieval Europe. The Town Structure, the […]
Vikings Significant Individual Assessment Task
Vikings Significant Individual Assessment Task focuses on significant individuals which include Erik the Red, Leif Erikson, Rollo, Olaf Tryggvason, Cnut […]
Significant Individuals Assessment task of Medieval Europe
This Significant Individuals Assessment task of Medieval Europe focuses on significant individuals such as Charlemagne, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Saladin, William […]
Life as a Tudor Diary Entry Worksheet
Life as a Tudor Diary Entry Worksheet lesson idea is focused on students using their historical knowledge about life as […]
King Henry VIII and his family
King Henry VIII and his family history lesson includes an overview of King Henry VIII and his family. A study […]
Life as an Anglo-Saxon Diary Worksheet
Life as an Anglo-Saxon Diary Worksheet focuses on students using their historical knowledge about life as an Anglo-Saxon. Students are […]
Life as a Crusader Diary Entry Worksheet
Life as a Crusader Diary Entry Worksheet lesson idea is focused on students using their historical knowledge about life as […]
Life as a Viking Diary Entry Worksheet
This history lesson plan “Life as a Viking Diary Entry Worksheet” is focused on students using their historical knowledge about […]
Viking Religious Beliefs
This Viking Religious Beliefs lesson plan includes an overview of The Vikings Religious Beliefs. A simple and clear introduction to […]
Role and Significance of key actors/groups during the Civil Rights Movement in the USA (1954-1965)
Role and Significance of key actors/groups during the Civil Rights Movement in the USA (1954-1965) modern history assessment task focuses […]
Challenges to the post-war agreements and the International Response
The Challenges to the post-war agreements and the International Response modern history lesson includes an overview of Hitler’s foreign policies […]
The Berlin Blockade
This Berlin Blockade modern history lesson includes an overview of the Berlin Blockade during the Cold War era. The focus […]
2nd Sino-Japanese War 1937 and the 2nd United Front
This modern history lesson on the 2nd Sino-Japanese War 1937 and the 2nd United Front focuses on the invasion of […]
Introduction to the Second World War in the Pacific Region
The Introduction to the Second World War in the Pacific Region history lesson includes an overview of the Second World […]
Causes of Japanese Expansion during the Interwar Period
This modern history lesson on the Causes of Japanese Expansion during the Interwar Period includes an overview of the causes […]
Presidents during the Civil Rights Movement 1930s-1968
This modern history lesson on the Presidents during the Civil Rights Movement 1930s-1968 includes an overview of the Presidents during […]
Japanese Successes during 1941-42 in the Pacific Region during WWII
The Japanese retreat and defeat in the Pacific 1942-1945 modern history lesson includes an overview of the Japanese successes during […]
Civil Rights Movement Interactive Tour
This Civil Rights Movement Interactive Tour modern history lesson includes an overview of the Civil Rights Movement in the USA […]
Impact of policies towards women and minorities in Fascist Italy
The Impact of policies towards women and minorities in Fascist Italy modern history lesson focuses on education, employment, politics, personal […]
Civil Rights Movement USA ‘Hot Spots’
Civil Rights Movement USA ‘Hot Spots’ modern history lesson includes an overview of the Hot Spots during the Civil Rights […]
Social and Cultural Domestic Policies of Fascist Italy
The Social and Cultural Domestic Policies of Fascist Italy modern history lesson includes an overview of social classes, education, youth groups, […]
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