History of Australia

This unit can be downloaded as individual lessons, or as a unit bundle at a discount. This download includes part 1, 2, 3, & 4 of the unit described below…

The entire unit includes 120 rich, interactive slides and 5 pages of detailed structured notes. Graphic organizers, links to videos, text, images and more are built into the lesson. Enjoy!

Part 1 – Geography (35 slides and 1 blank map) - Students follow along to identify political and geographic features on a blank map of Australia. Follow-along PowerPoint AND blank Australia map handout is provided…

Part 2 – Pre-Colonization (23 slides and 1 page of structured notes and questions) - Students use guided notes to follow along and learn about the history and culture of Indigenous Australians (Aborigines / Aboriginal peoples) as well as the Torres Strait Islanders…

Part 3 – British Colonization (34 slides and one page of structured notes and questions) - Students use guided notes to learn about the first penal colonies, about free colonies, gold rushes, immigration and more in Australia’s colonial period…

Part 4 – Australia as a Nation (28 slides and 2 pages of structured notes and questions) - Students use guided notes to learn about the process of federation, the structure of the federal government, influences from England and the U.S., famous Australians, human rights issues and more…

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/History-of-Australia-4-PART-BUNDLE-120-slides-with-5-pages-of-guided-notes-1883308

Map the Hobbit

Call me nerdy, but I had a lot of fun figuring out the geographic details of the Hobbit in Lord of the Rings.  I think I might have my own kids do this at home before we watch the movie. 

Map the Hobbit: a follow-along interactive PPT to help students map Middle Earth

This download includes both the 33-slide, 25-step PowerPoint AND the blank Middle Earth map in PDF and MS WORD formats.

The PowerPoint adds one map item at a time as students put it on their map. Each item has a description and an image to help understand the context.  

For example, when students place "RIVENDELL" on their maps, there is a picture of Rivendell from the Lord of the Rings films and text that reads, "Step 11: Rivendell was an elvish stronghold and was the home of Lord Elrond. Many hobbits, dwarves, men, wizards and elves visited this location in Tolkien’s books."

By the end of the activity, student maps will include:

The Shire, Hobbiton, Bree, Weathertop, Rivendell, Moria, Misty Mountains, Lorien, Dol Goldur, Mirkwood, Fangorn Forrest, Wood Elves, Dale, Erebor (Lonely Mountain), Iron Hills, Rhun, Rohan, Helm's Deep, Gondor, Dead Marshes, Minas Tirith, Minas Morgul, Mordor, and several other mountain ranges.  

Enjoy!

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Map-the-Hobbit-a-follow-along-interactive-PPT-to-help-students-map-Middle-Earth-1872703

Art History Resources

I've always loved art, and as a history teacher it made sense to create some resources to teach Art History.  I hope to get some time to create more resources on other art movements soon! 

 

ART HISTORY "Cubism"

This download includes both the 25-slide PowerPoint AND the follow-along graphic organizer (in PDF and MS WORD format).

This activity can be used as an introductory lesson, a central lesson, or a review lesson on the art movement. Many slides are designed to help students understand the history behind the movement. For example, the slides include:

* flowcharts showing how art movements cause later art movements
* timelines showing other art movements in historical context
* "three truths and a lie" mini-quiz about the movement
* definitions, characteristics, and key figures of the movement
* "Overview" with text and background on the movement
* "artist spotlight" focusing on one artist from the movement
* Instructions for students to select an additional painting/artist from the movement to research further

Students use the graphic organizer (included) to follow along. Enjoy!

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/ART-HISTORY-Cubism-25-rich-slides-with-graphics-samples-handouts-more-1874396

Memorial Day Comic Strip Activity: summarize wars the US has been involved in

This download includes a 21-slide PowerPoint that guides students in turning a blank piece of paper into a comic strip that highlights all of the wars that the United States has been involved with. Each box will have a title, an image, and a description. Each topic is summarized, and then ideas for what to draw are provided. Each topic is also linked to a relevant summarizing video on YouTube. Enjoy!

Download here: 

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Memorial-Day-Comic-Strip-Activity-summarize-wars-the-US-has-been-involved-in-1854255

Sundiata & the Mali Empire compared to Disney's The Lion King

Spend a class period having your 7th graders compare and contrast Disney's The Lion King to the story of Sundiata and the West-African Empire of Mali. Help students access the curriculum by tapping into what they already know about a Disney film. Students read summaries of each story, highlight main points, compare characters and story elements, then write a paragraph demonstrating their understanding of the story of Sundiata.

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https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Sundiata-the-Mali-Empire-compared-to-Disneys-The-Lion-King-161750