This handy resource gives you 61 reproducible activities that get your students thinking about, reacting to, and talking about global history. Designed to promote the national standards in Historical Thinking, these ready-to-use activities, arranged chronologically, explore the history of the world from its ancient past to its turbulent present. Students work together as they examine ancient inventions in China, Polynesian settlements, the heritage of classical Greece, Central and South America prior to European contact, the rise of Islam and Buddhism, medieval explorers, the Renaissance, the French Revolution, the World Wars, present-day Asia and Africa, and much more. Every assignment includes a detailed lesson plan and a reproducible student page with directions, background information, examples, and step-by-step guidance. A teacher page for each activity states the objective, and provides a list of materials needed, procedures, suggested group size and member roles, and assessment guidelines. The easy-to-use lessons in this book will help you reinforce key concepts in your curriculum while helping your students develop the cooperative skills they need, both inside and outside of the classroom. Grades 6-9. |
