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Check out the complete units!! Each unit comes with PowerPoint lectures which include presenter notes and video clips, worksheets, warmups, activities, review crossword, , assessment and daily lesson plans. Detailed lesson plans make no prep necessary, just copy/paste into your lesson plans. Everything is usable. Everything is planned. This bundle has everything you need to teach all about each unit of psychology! They really are, "such a time saver."

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Check out the complete units!! Each unit comes with PowerPoint lectures which include presenter notes and video clips, worksheets, warmups, activities, review crossword, , assessment and daily lesson plans. Detailed lesson plans make no prep necessary, just copy/paste into your lesson plans. Everything is usable. Everything is planned. This bundle has everything you need to teach all about each unit of psychology! They really are, "such a time saver."
Ancient China Video Questions - Youtube Video Link Included! Free!
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Ancient China Video Questions - Youtube Video Link Included! Free!

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Ancient China - Movie Questions for Time Life’s, “Lost Civilizations: China, Dynasties of Power” documentary. Narrated by Sam Waterston, this 35 minute documentary covers the first dynasty of China, the Shang, and the first emperor of China, Chin. It also focuses on oracle bones, the Great Wall, silk and Chinese inventions. Also included is a weblink to the video so you can play the video online. Video questions are very short and very easy to answer, so your students can concentrate on the video. An answer key is provided with the file. More free stuff on the way, follow me to be the first to know about new products! Also, follow me on Pinterest here! For more free stuff, visit my store! Early Civilizations Ancient Civilizations
Ancient Egypt Video Questions - Youtube Video Link Included! Free!
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Ancient Egypt Video Questions - Youtube Video Link Included! Free!

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Ancient Egypt - Video Guide for Time Life’s, “Lost Civilizations: Egypt: Quest for Immortality” documentary. Narrated by Sam Waterston, this 50 minute documentary covers the discovery of King Tut, the Rosetta Stone, Ramses the Great, the preparations for mummification and burial, the pyramids and the ultimate goal of an Egyptian afterlife. Also included is a weblink to the video so you can play the video online. Video questions are very short and very easy to answer, so your students can concentrate on the video. An answer key is provided with the file. For more free stuff, head to my store Early Civilizations Ancient Civilizations
Indus Valley/Harappa Civilization Informational Text Worksheet
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Indus Valley/Harappa Civilization Informational Text Worksheet

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This informational text reading on the Indus Valley or Harappa is an excellent way for the students to learn about about this ancient civilization. After completing the reading, students will evaluate a map and discuss the effects of geography on India’s earliest culture. Students will also examine reasons for our lack understanding of Harappa and learn about their social classes, government, and theories behind their disappearance. This can be used in class or as a homework, as it’s a completely stand alone assignment. Save some money by getting this with the entire unit. Go to Ancient River Valley Civilizations Entire Unit Bundled More stuff on the way! Follow me to be the first to know about new products! Also, follow me on Pinterest!
Shang and Zhou Dynasties Informational Text Worksheet
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Shang and Zhou Dynasties Informational Text Worksheet

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This informational text reading on the Shang and Zhou Dynasties is an excellent way for the students to learn about the first two official dynasties of China. After completing the reading, students evaluate a list of attributes about each dynasty's culture and fill in the chart. Students learn about the two dynasties' social classes, economy, government, religion and their advances in art and science. This can be used in class or as homework as it’s a completely stand alone assignment. Save some money by getting this with the entire unit. Go to Ancient River Valley Civilizations Entire Unit Bundled. More stuff on the way! Follow me to be the first to know about new products! Also, follow me on Pinterest
Ancient Greece Crossword Puzzle Review
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Ancient Greece Crossword Puzzle Review

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Ancient Greece Crossword Puzzle Review includes - 27 Terms and 27 clues plus word bank. This is a perfect activity for reviewing before a test, as homework or for substitute plans. This includes two puzzles, one with a word bank and one without. Save some money by getting this product along with the entire unit. Go to Ancient Greece Unit Bundle . Word Bank Minoan Polis Acropolis Helot Oligarchy Aristocracy Cleisthenes Homer Delian League Pericles Classical art Tragedy Plato Aristotle Socrates Peloponnesian League Library of Alexandria Democracy Pharos Lighthouse Direct Democracy Alexander the Great rhetoric Zeus Trojan war Aphrodite Hades Peloponnesian War Mount Olympus More stuff on the way! Follow me to be the first to know about new products! Also, follow me on Pinterest!
Hammurabi’s Code Primary Source Analysis
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Hammurabi’s Code Primary Source Analysis

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Hammurabi’s Code Primary Source Analysis teaches students about the culture of Babylon and it’s law code justice system through primary source document analysis. This short activity focuses on the treatment of women, the value of property, punishment today and the “eye for an eye” form of justice. This can be used in class or as homework as it’s a completely stand alone assignment. Save some money by getting this with the entire unit. Go to Ancient River Valley Civilizations Entire Unit Bundled. More stuff on the way! Follow me to be the first to know about new products! Also, follow me on Pinterest here! File under: Code of Hammurabi Babylon Babylonia
Aristotle's Primary Source Worksheet (Greece)
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Aristotle's Primary Source Worksheet (Greece)

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Aristotle’s The Politics Primary Source Worksheet introduces students to Aristotle during ancient Greece and teaches them about Aristotle’s views of three forms of government, monarchy, aristocracy and constitutional democracy. This can be used in class or as homework as it’s a completely stand alone assignment. Save some money by getting this product along with the entire unit. Go to Ancient Greece Unit Bundle . More to come. "Follow me" to be the first to know about new products and free stuff.
Ancient Rome Crossword Puzzle Review
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Ancient Rome Crossword Puzzle Review

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Rome Crossword Puzzle Review includes - 25 Terms and 25 clues plus word bank. This is a perfect activity for reviewing before a test, as homework or for substitute plans. This includes two puzzles, one with a word bank and one without. Save some money & make it easy on yourself by grabbing this amazing product, along with the entire Ancient Rome unit including PowerPoints, worksheets, lesson plans, review and assessment. Get Ancient Rome Unit Bundled. Word Bank consul patrician plebeian Hannibal Augustus Caesar republic Twelve Tables Theodosius New Testament Julius Caesar Nero Punic Diocletian Paul patriarch imperialism legion martyr messiah aqueduct Hadrian’s wall Vandals Pope Pompeii Constantine More to come. "Follow me" to be the first to know about new products and free stuff.
Alexander the Great Primary Source Worksheet (Greece)
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Alexander the Great Primary Source Worksheet (Greece)

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Alexander the Great Primary Source Worksheet teaches students about the motivation behind the man, through map skills and primary source document analysis. This short activity focuses on Alexander’s speech before his last battle of India before turning back. This can be used in class or as homework as it’s a completely stand alone assignment. Save some money by getting this product along with the entire unit. Go to Ancient Greece Unit Bundle . More to come. "Follow me" to be the first to know about new products and free stuff.
Persecution of Christians in Rome Primary Source Activity(Roman Empire)
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Persecution of Christians in Rome Primary Source Activity(Roman Empire)

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Persecution of Christians in Rome Primary Source Activity teaches students about the hatred and disgust of Christians during the religion’s early years in the Roman Empire. Through the writings of Roman historians Tacitus and Lucian, students get an inside look about Roman thoughts on Christians AND their persecution by the Emperor Nero. This can be used in class or as homework as it’s a completely stand alone assignment. Save some money & make it easy on yourself by grabbing this amazing product, along with the entire Ancient Rome unit including PowerPoints, worksheets, lesson plans, review and assessment. Get Ancient Rome Unit Bundled. Related: • Ancient Rome Video Questions - Youtube Video Link included • Ancient Rome PowerPoints • Fall of Rome Mini-Book Project • The Punic Wars & Roman Imperialism Infotext Analysis • Bread and Circuses Infotext & Primary Source Analysis • Romulus & Remus Myth, Roman Religion, Education & Social Classes • Rome Crossword Puzzle Review • Ancient Rome Unit Bundled More to come. "Follow me" to be the first to know about new products and free stuff.
The Punic Wars & Roman Imperialism Infotext Analysis(Ancient Rome)
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The Punic Wars & Roman Imperialism Infotext Analysis(Ancient Rome)

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The Punic Wars & Roman Imperialism Informational text Analysis teaches students about all three Punic wars and General Hannibal’s trail of victories throughout Rome. Text continues with Rome’s imperialism and its effects on the future empire. This can be used in class or as homework as it’s a completely stand alone assignment. Save some money & make it easy on yourself by grabbing this amazing product, along with the entire Ancient Rome unit including PowerPoints, worksheets, lesson plans, review and assessment. Get Ancient Rome Unit Bundled. Related: • Ancient Rome Video Questions - Youtube Video Link included • Ancient Rome PowerPoints • Fall of Rome Mini-Book Project • Bread and Circuses Infotext & Primary Source Analysis • Romulus & Remus Myth, Roman Religion, Education & Social Classes • Rome Crossword Puzzle Review • Ancient Rome Unit Bundled More to come. "Follow me" to be the first to know about new products and free stuff.
Ancient Egyptian Poem Primary Source Worksheet
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Ancient Egyptian Poem Primary Source Worksheet

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Ancient Egyptian Poem Primary Source Worksheet teaches students about different jobs in Egypt by analyzing an ancient Egyptian poem. This worksheet begins with an excerpt of an Egyptian poem, and analysis questions discussing detail and bias. The worksheet continues with students writing two employment wanted ads for two jobs of their choice from the poem. This can be used in class or as homework as it’s a completely stand alone assignment. Save some money by getting this with the entire unit. Go to Ancient River Valley Civilizations Entire Unit Bundled. More to come. "Follow me" to be the first to know about new products and free stuff.
Romulus & Remus Myth, Roman Religion, Education & Social Classes (Ancient Rome)
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Romulus & Remus Myth, Roman Religion, Education & Social Classes (Ancient Rome)

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Romulus & Remus Myth, Roman Religion, Education & Social Classes .This multi purpose informational text teaches students about the Romulus and Remus myth and compares it to another birth story, the Aeneas Legend. Through the Aeneas Legend primary source excerpt, students learn how the Romans linked their birth story to the Greeks. Students also explore the Roman/Greek religion and education in Rome. Finally students read about the two classes in Rome, the Patricians and the Plebeians. This can be used in class or as homework as it’s a completely stand alone assignment. Save some money & make it easy on yourself by grabbing this amazing product, along with the entire Ancient Rome unit including PowerPoints, worksheets, lesson plans, review and assessment. Get Ancient Rome Unit Bundled. Related: • Ancient Rome Video Questions - Youtube Video Link included • Persecution of Christians in Rome Primary Source Activity • Ancient Rome PowerPoints • Fall of Rome Mini-Book Project • The Punic Wars & Roman Imperialism Infotext Analysis • Bread and Circuses Infotext & Primary Source Analysis • Rome Crossword Puzzle Review • Ancient Rome Unit Bundled More to come. "Follow me" to be the first to know about new products and free stuff.
Greek Gods Small Group Activity
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Greek Gods Small Group Activity

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This fun Greek Gods Small Group Activity helps students remember, practice and apply their knowledge of 11 Greek gods and goddess by presenting scenarios to the class. Save some money by getting this product along with the entire unit. Go to Ancient Greece Unit Bundle . Gods and Goddess Covered Zeus Hera Apollo Artemis Athena Dionysus Poseidon Aphrodite Demeter Hermes Hades Related: • Ancient Greece PowerPoints • Alexander the Great Primary Source Worksheet • Ancient Greece Video Questions - Youtube Video Link Included • Ancient Greek Olympics Activity • Aristotle's Primary Source Worksheet • Ancient Greece Crossword Puzzle Review • Ancient Greece Unit Bundled • Ancient Rome Unit - PPTs, Worksheets, Lesson Plans+Test More stuff on the way! Follow me to be the first to know about new products! Also, follow me on Pinterest
Rome PowerPoint with Video Clips + Presenter Notes (Ancient Rome)
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Rome PowerPoint with Video Clips + Presenter Notes (Ancient Rome)

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Ancient Rome PowerPoint with Video Clips and Presenter Notes covers the rise of Rome from a republic to an empire, the birth of Christianity and Rome's fall. Ancient Rome PowerPoint is packed with maps, primary source documents, stunning visuals, and embedded video links, everything you need to keep your students engaged. This 30 slide PowerPoint also includes presenter notes that aid your understanding of each slide and can act as a cheat sheet for details you may forget. Some slides have maps and discussion questions to help engage your students. Save some money & make it easy on yourself by grabbing this amazing product, along with the entire Ancient Rome unit including PowerPoint warmups, worksheets, lesson plans, review and assessment. Get Ancient Rome Unit Bundled. Topics Covered Geography of the Mediterranean Rise of the the Republic - Latins, Greeks, Etruscans - Republic - Patricians, Plebeians, Slaves - Twelve Tables (Twelve Tablets) - Consuls, Senate, Dictator - Legion - Punic Wars - Hannibal - Imperialism Fall of the Republic - Julius Caesar - Octavian/Augustus Caesar - Pax Romana - Caligula, Nero - Trajan, Hadrian - Marcus Aurelius - Hadrian’s Wall Roman Achievement - Greco-Roman culture - mosaic - engineering - aqueducts - colosseum - Galen - Roman Law Rise of Christianity - Judea - Jewish Revolt - Messiah - Jesus - Christianity - Paul - martyr - Emperor Constantine - Edict of Milan - Emperor Theodosius - Pope, Bishops, Patriarchs -Roman Catholic Church v. Eastern Orthodox Church Fall of Rome - causes of Rome’s Fall - German Barbarians Related: • Ancient Rome Video Questions - Youtube Video Link included • Fall of Rome Mini-Book Project • The Punic Wars & Roman Imperialism Infotext Analysis • Bread and Circuses Infotext & Primary Source Analysis • Persecution of Christians in Rome Primary Source Activity • Romulus & Remus Myth, Roman Religion, Education & Social Classes • Rome Crossword Puzzle Review • Ancient Rome Unit Bundled More to come. "Follow me" to be the first to know about new products and free stuff.
History of Psychology Timeline - 20 Question Worksheet
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History of Psychology Timeline - 20 Question Worksheet

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History of Psychology Timeline takes your students from 1860 to 1960. It covers the modern approaches and players of psychology. A twenty question common core aligned worksheet assesses students on the history of psychology as well as timeline analysis. Save some money! Get the entire unit on the history of psychology, approaches and subfields and careers, including this timeline, warm-ups, Powerpoints, worksheets, assessment, project and lesson plans at Introduction to Psychology Entire Unit Or head to my Psychology Store for more great products!
World War II The Surrender of France Primary Source Analysis (WWII)
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World War II The Surrender of France Primary Source Analysis (WWII)

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The Surrender of France Primary Source Analysis takes students back to France, 1940. Students learn about the German tactic of blitzkrieg and then are given a front row seat to Hitler just prior to the surrender ceremony with France. This exercise is visually engaging and is an excellent resource to use in your World War II Unit. This can be used in class or as homework as it’s a completely stand alone assignment. This is also perfect for substitute teacher plans. A key is included. Save some money by grabbing this amazing product, along with the entire World War 2 unit including PowerPoints, worksheets, lesson plans, review and assessment. Get World War II Unit Bundled. More Great World War II Stuff! • World War II Rise of Dictators Informational Text Analysis • Oppenheimer v Heisenberg: Race for the Bomb Video Guide - Video WebLink Included • Nanking Massacre/Rape of Nanking Primary Source Analysis • World War II Timeline Activity • Hitler vs Treaty of Versailles Primary Source Analysis • World War II PowerPoint with Video Clips + Presenter Notes • World War II Aftermath Informational Text & Chart Analysis • World War II Crossword Puzzle Review • World War II Unit Bundled More awesome stuff on the way, “follow me” to be the first to know about new products! Also, follow me on Pinterest at World History Ideas or World History TpT Store File Under: World War II World War 2 WW 2 WW II WW2 WWII
World War I Crossword Puzzle Review (WW1)
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World War I Crossword Puzzle Review (WW1)

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World War I Crossword Puzzle Review (WW1) includes - 20 Terms and 20 clues plus optional word bank. This is a perfect activity for reviewing before a test, as homework or for substitute plans. This includes two puzzles, one with a word bank and one without. Save some money by grabbing this amazing product, along with the entire World War I unit including PowerPoints, worksheets, lesson plans, review and assessment. Get World War I Unit Bundled. Word Bank • war of attrition • armistice • stalemate • reparations • total war • alliance • nationalism • imperialism • Fourteen Points • Russian Revolution • Zimmerman telegram • Treaty of Versailles • convoys • Big Four • Treaty of Brest-Litovsk • Schlieffen Plan • No mans land • self-determination • League of Nations • militarism Related: • World War I Map Activity & MAIN Causes • Trench Warfare & Modern Weapons of War Text & Graphic Analysis • World War I Timeline Activity • Hitler vs Treaty of Versailles Primary Source Analysis • World War I PowerPoint • World War I Unit Bundled More awesome stuff on the way, “follow me” to be the first to know about new products! Also, follow me on Pinterest at World History Ideas! File under: Causes of WWI Causes of World War I Causes of World War 1 Causes of WW1 World War One
World War I Hitler vs Treaty of Versailles Primary Source Analysis (WWI or WWII)
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World War I Hitler vs Treaty of Versailles Primary Source Analysis (WWI or WWII)

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World War I Hitler vs Treaty of Versailles Primary Source Analysis takes students to Germany 1923. Students analyze Hitler’s speech on the Treaty of Versailles and learn treaty’s affects on the German people as well as its contribution to Hitler and birth of World War II . Some knowledge of the Treaty of Versailles is required for the understanding of this document. This can be used in class or as homework as it’s a completely stand alone assignment. For younger students however, a teacher's guidance is suggested. This is also perfect for substitute teacher plans. A key is included. Save some money by grabbing this amazing product, along with the entire World War I unit including PowerPoints, worksheets, lesson plans, review and assessment. Get World War I Unit Bundled. Related • World War I Map Activity & MAIN Causes • Trench Warfare & Modern Weapons of War Text & Graphic Analysis • World War I Timeline Activity • World War I PowerPoint • World War I Crossword Puzzle Review • World War I Unit Bundled More awesome stuff on the way, “follow me” to be the first to know about new products! Also, follow me on Pinterest at World History Ideas! File Under: World War I World War 1 WW1 WWI WWII WW2 World War II World War 2
Renaissance Trading Card Project & Scavenger Hunt
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Renaissance Trading Card Project & Scavenger Hunt

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This trading card project gives students an opportunity to research the contributions of key artists, architects and writers of the Renaissance period. Trading card templates, directions, rubric/checklist, teacher’s instructions and edible scavenger hunt is included. This fun and engaging project is a wonderful opportunity to introduce and/or reinforce key figures of the renaissance and their works. Students use their creativity and research skills to construct three trading cards. Finally, students explore each other’s cards to complete a scavenger hunt. Save some money by getting this with the entire unit including PowerPoints, worksheets, review, lesson plans and assessment. Go to The Renaissance Unit Bundled. More Renaissance Products! • Renaissance & Reformation PowerPoints • Birth of the Renaissance Informational Text • Niccolo Machiavelli's, The Prince Primary Source Activity • Luther’s 95 Theses Primary Source Worksheet • Renaissance Video Guide, Key and Video link • Protestant Reformation Chart • Renaissance Crossword Puzzle Review • The Renaissance and Reformation Unit Bundled More to come. "Follow me" to be the first to know about new products and free stuff.