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Description: World War I Video & Statistics Analysis Worksheet (50-Minute Activity) Engage your students in an interactive and thought-provoking exploration of World War I with this 50-minute worksheet-based activity! Designed for middle and high school history classes, this resource guides students through key aspects of the war using video analysis and statistical data interpretation. What’s Included? Video-Based Questions – Students answer comprehension questions about major WWI events, including: The evolution of the war from 1916 to 1918 The role of the German Kaiser The Christmas Truce Life in the trenches The Battle of Verdun and the impact of flamethrowers Shell shock and its symptoms The Harlem Hellfighters’ contributions Notable figures saved during WWI and their historical significance Data Analysis Questions – Using a statistics table, students will analyze: Military casualties, deaths, and missing soldiers from different countries The impact of war losses on troop morale Reasons for varying casualty rates between nations Why You’ll Love It: Encourages critical thinking and historical analysis - Engages students with video-based learning - Develops data interpretation skills -Perfect for independent work, group discussion, or homework This is an excellent resource for reinforcing key WWI concepts while helping students practice evidence-based reasoning. Download now and bring history to life in your classroom!

This is a great summative project for students to apply their knowledge about government works and how to change they can change their community! Students begin by choosing a problem that they want to address in the community or the state. Students will then break down the problem step by step, analyzing and explaining in detail how they will resolve the issue in their community whether it is through community activism, voting/proposition etc… At the end of the project there is a jigsaw activity, where students can advocate present their problem/solution and students can critique them. Provided: (These are embedded in the document) 1.Objectives 2.Planning sheets for students-Google Doc and Google slides for students if you choose. Rubric Exemplars Citation help 6.Jigsaw activity

For this interactive group project, students will examine why government and laws are important to creating a functioning society. Students will use critical thinking skills to answers questions why government is important and well as watch videos on examples of anarchy. Students will also participate in a two day project in which they will establish their own laws for a fictional country.

Students absolutely love this activity! It is a great art or stem project to start off the year. Students will begin by watching videos a famous tree houses like the Swiss family Robinson Tree house. In groups, they will then brainstorm and subsequently design their tree house using the tinker-cad program. Finally, they will create a airbnb webpage for their treehouse on google sides. This is a great interactive assignment that teaches students how to design, create webpages and best of all, foster their creativity.

Every generation of Americans needs to continually fight to maintain freedom and limit the size of government. To protect democracy and the freedoms we have, we need to limit the amount of power one person can have. The Lesson begins by showing students the Netflix series, “How to become a Tyrant.” This fascinating series shows the steps dictators take to gain ultimate power. Students are captivated during the five-episode series. - Each episode is 20-30 minutes. Next, I have students research a historical dictator, like Joseph Stalin, Pol Pot, Adolf Hitler, Vladimir Putin and use what they learned to describe the characteristics of the dictator and their secret to achieving ultimate power. Finally, students will watch videos about modern day dictators and tactics they use to gain ultimate power. Students will analyze the pros and cons of having a strong leader. Students will use critical thinking skills to analyze by citizens in countries such as El Salvador support Nayib Bukele. Embedded: Video guide Video Links Project Powerpoint-Discussing characteristics and definition of dictatorship

Shark Tank Project – Engage Your Students in Entrepreneurial Thinking! This exciting four-day classroom project immerses students in the world of entrepreneurship as they create and pitch their own business ideas in a Shark Tank-style presentation. The resource includes: 11-slide student presentation template to guide their business plan Engaging Shark Tank video clips for inspiration Clear rubric to assess creativity, feasibility, and presentation skills Step-by-step instructions for each class period Perfect for economics, business, or social studies classes, this project promotes critical thinking, persuasive communication, and innovation! This activity will take 4-6 class periods. A create collaborative project for all ages 9th-12th grade. Have fun!

Students for this project will be researching the new technological advancements that were used during the first World War. Students will pretend to be a war profiteer/salesman trying to pitch your weapon to the nations fighting in Europe. Their goal is persuade (classmates who are the leaders of Europe and the USA) that your weapon will be instrumental to winning the war. There is a list of 18 weapons and technological advancements for students to choose from as website links and videos to help them with their research. This is an exciting, interactive assignment that allows students the freedom to choose what they learn!

This engaging activity uses Edward de Bono’s Six Thinking Hats method to explore the complex topic of American colonialism. The Six Thinking Hats is a parallel thinking technique that encourages students to examine issues from multiple perspectives before reaching a conclusion. In this project, students will: Learn about the Six Thinking Hats approach Apply each “hat” to analyze American colonialism: White Hat: Focus on facts and data Yellow Hat: Explore benefits and positive aspects Green Hat: Consider alternatives and creative solutions Black Hat: Identify risks and potential problems Red Hat: Express emotions and feelings about the topic Blue Hat: Summarize and draw conclusions Students will work through each perspective, gathering information and insights. The activity culminates in a final conclusion about whether American colonialism was ultimately positive or negative, supported by evidence from all “hats.” This project encourages critical thinking, empathy, and a nuanced understanding of historical events. It’s designed to promote thoughtful discussion and help students develop a more comprehensive view of complex historical issues.

Dive into the Cutting-Edge Weapons of World War II! This engaging project transforms students into 1940s weapons developers, pitching their inventions to Allied military leaders. Perfect for grades 8-12 history or technology classes, this comprehensive package includes: Detailed project instructions List of 15 revolutionary WW2 weapons and technologies 7-slide Google Slides presentation template 42-point customizable rubric Students will: Research and present a WW2 weapon as a new invention Create compelling Google Slides presentations Analyze how these innovations changed warfare Practice persuasive speaking and historical research skills Key features: Adaptable for individual or group work Encourages critical thinking about technology’s impact on warfare Aligns with history and technology standards Includes bonus “Did You Know?” section for extra credit Bring WW2 technology to life in your classroom with this immersive and educational project!

Unlock the power of visual learning with our engaging Christianity One Pager project! This comprehensive resource is designed to ignite your students’ creativity while deepening their understanding of one of the world’s most influential religions. Perfect for 8-10th graders, this activity challenges students to synthesize key information about Christianity’s spread, Jesus’ life, core beliefs, and important symbols into a visually stunning single-page masterpiece. With clear guidelines and a detailed rubric, you’ll have everything you need to guide your students through this exciting journey of discovery and artistic expression. But wait, there’s more! This isn’t just any ordinary assignment - it’s a gateway to higher-order thinking skills. As students distill complex ideas into concise summaries and choose meaningful visuals, they’ll be honing their analytical and creative abilities. The included sample layout and step-by-step instructions ensure success for all learners, while the flexible format allows for personalization and differentiation. Whether you’re teaching world religions, history, or looking for a cross-curricular project, this Christianity One Pager is the perfect tool to bring your classroom to life and create lasting understanding. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to transform your students into engaged, visual storytellers of religious history!

In this assignment, Students will be listing the top 5 most impactful pandemics in world history and analyze how they may have changed history! For example some of the questions they will be researching are: -Where did the Pandemic originate? The casualty rate? C. How they affected the health of the country: Their economy, military and politics D. How did it change the history of the country or empire? For example did it lead to their decline? Did the workers receive more rights? There are also several questions at the end. There are some internet links to help as a resource

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