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Reformation History: A Comparative Study

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the views of Catholics, Lutherans and the Reformed Church.  In this reformation instructional activity, students participate in a class discussion of the three religions, then complete an activity.
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Why Did King Henry VIII Divorce Catherine of Aragon?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Why did King Henry divorce Catherine of Aragon, and how did he make divorce possible? Young historians will read through each informational slide to learn the story of Catherine of Aragon, King Henry, and Anne Boleyn. They will then...
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Why did Henry VIII divorce Catherine of Aragon?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learn about the causes and effects of King Henry VIII's divorce from Catherine of Aragon. The divorce was a turning point for England and in some ways led to the colonization of the New World. A role-play activity is included.
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Religion in Social Change: What's God Got To Do With It?

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Young scholars determine how religion influences social change. In this religion and social change lesson, students examine how the religious beliefs of Mohandas Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr. were inspirational as they worked to...
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The Church and The Middle Ages

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learn about the core of politics during the Middle Ages, the church. Defined here are the people and places that constructed the interworkings of monastic life. Descriptions of nuns, monks, priests, bishops, and the church are provided....
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Edward VI - Protestantism Study Guide

For Students 7th - 12th
For this British Religious History worksheet, students uncover details regarding the reign of Edward VI and his views on Protestantism.
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How Did the Unification of Germany Change the Course of World History?

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Here you'll find a nice guided notes worksheet on Otto von Bismarck, which details Bismarck's plan to unify Germany, as well as asks learners to analyze his motivations and overall impact.
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Icon Adoration: The Byzantine Empire

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students study idol worship in the Byzantine Empire and the separation it cause between the Roman Catholic and Orthodox churches. In this Byzantine Empire lesson plan, students study pictograph transparencies and take a pop quiz over...
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The Basilica of the Assumption-A Symbol of Freedom

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore the importance of the Basilica of Assumption and the development of the Catholic Church in Maryland. In this social studies lesson, 4th graders discuss the Basilica of the Assumption and the Catholic Church.
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Comparing the Confessional traditions that Emerge from the Reformation

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine the Protestant Reformation.  In this World History activity, 9th graders research various places of worship.  Students comapre and contrast the different sects of religion that resulted from the Protestant...
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Bloody Mary – Counter Reformation

For Students 7th - 12th
In this British history study guide worksheet, learners explore the life of Mary I and read about the Counter Reformation. Students read 7 sections of information and examine photographs.
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Break with Rome Wordsearch

For Students 7th - 12th
In this Reformation word search worksheet, students locate and circle 17 significant names and terms pertaining to this time period in world history. A word bank is provided.
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Mission System of Texas

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students create a storybook about Texas missions including the history of why they were built. They research and create pictures depicting how and why the missions were built. They write and illustrate the primary groups of people found...
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Peru History

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students gain an understanding of Peru's history. They analyze how specific ideas and beliefs have had an effect on a particular period of time and they trace the route of the Spanish Conquistadors on a map of Peru.
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Reformation Lesson: Worship and Belief

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Students explore the characteristics of different religions and religious beliefs.  In this World History lesson, students research the history of the Reformed, Catholics and Lutherans, then complete several activities to reinforce their...
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"When They Came for Me, There Was No One Left to Speak Up" - Exploring Personal and Collective Responsibility in WWII

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students examine the underlying meaning of the phrase spoken by Pastor Martin Niemoller in 1945, "When they came for me, there was no one left to speak up."  In this World History lesson, students share in a class discussion on civic and...
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Leaders of the Protestant Reformation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine role of Protestant Reformation in forming of numerous religions and religious ideas, identify key figures of Protestant Reformation, their religious ideas, and accomplishments, and discuss how religious ideas formed...
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Blasphemy! Salman Rushdie and Freedom of Expression

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore the concepts of blasphemy, censorship and freedom of expression through the lens of Salman Rushdie. They also consider how these issues have been reflected in US history.
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The Dutch

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Before seeing this presentation, your class might not have a grasp of the contributions to art, science, and politics made by the Dutch in the 16th and 17th centuries. Comprehensive and engaging, the many images and discussion points in...
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Napoleon!

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Present the life and times of Napoleon to your World History class. This is a very complete slide-show that high-lights the key events, players, and politics that lead to the rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte. There are many rich and...
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Australia's Religious Diversity

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Students identify major world religions and forms of spirituality and recognise the religious diversity of communities in Australia. They brainstorm for the definition of religion. Students brainstorm to come up with a list of religions.
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Early Discovery & Settlement (5)

For Students 8th - 12th
For this online interactive American history worksheet, students respond to 21 matching questions regarding colonial America. Students may check their answers immediately.
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The Reformation

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the Reformation.  For this World History lesson, 7th graders analyze primary sources on being Protestant and Catholic.  Students discuss as a class the impact of the Reformation. 
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Pope John Paul II

For Students 4th - 7th
For this world history worksheet, students read, analyze and summarize a short article on Pope John Paul II and then answer nine comprehension questions.