6th Grade World History Worksheets

Includes:

1. Reader's theater script on Columbus: See Sample: Christopher Columbus: A Reader's Theater Script.

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2. Reader's Theater Script on Marco Polo: See Sample: Marco Polo: A Reader's Theater Script

3. Age of Discovery web quest: See Sample: Age of Discovery: A Webquest

You may find this resource of interest:

Age of Discovery Review Vocabulary-Secret Message: See Sample:Age of Discovery: Secret Message Review Activity

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WORLD LANDMARKS:

A BUNDLE OF RESOURCES

Includes:

Eiffel Tower Reading Passage/Comp. Questions/ extension activities

Taj Mahal Reading Reading Passage/Comp. Questions/extension activities

Great Wall of China Reading Passage/Comp. Questions/ extension activities

Uluru(Ayers Rock) Reading Passage/ Comp. Questions/extension Activities

World Landmark A Webquest(13 webquestions/ Comp. Questions/ extension Activities

US Landmarks, A Webquest (12 webquestions/Comp. Questions/ extension Activities

This resource includes the following:

1. Unit of Study on the Middle Ages(notes, suggested activities and resources).

2. Secret Message Review Game on the Middle Ages

3. Bayeux Tapestry Reading

4. Black Death: A Reader's Theater Script

5. The Crusades: A Reader's Theater Script

6. The Vikings: A Reader's Theater Script

7. Hildegard of Bingen(Reading Passage)

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Want a fun activity to review vocabulary terms for a unit on India? Looking for an enrichment activity for social studies? Try my India Puzzler: Secret Message Review Activity. The activity involves students working individually or in groups to review vocabulary terms on the topic of India. It can also be used as a homework worksheet.An important component of the activity is a following direction activity. Students place letters from the different terms into boxes found at the end of the activity page. Once all the boxes are filled, a "secret message" about the country of India is revealed(provided they followed directions properly!) The teacher page includes additional information to share about the "secret message". It's a fun way to reinforce important vocabulary or as an activity to foster following direction skills using social studies as the content area. If you prefer to offer a vocabulary box, I have included this as well...

Other resources you may find of interest:

1. Want to introduce your students to different countries of the world? My Country in Focus series, highlights a country with a web quest, some fun facts and some extension activities. The second in the series is India.India is a country in Asia. After China, it has the world's largest population. Did you know that it was ancient India which gave the world the idea of the zero? Did you know that the game Chutes and Ladders comes from an Indian board game? Did you know that more people speak English in India than in the United States? If you travel to India, make sure to visit it's most famous landmark, the Taj Mahal! Let's Explore India...

It would be a great one day activity for before a vacation or for an enrichment activity.India, Country in Focus: A Webquest

2. Taj Mahal:Explore World Landmarks are great to introduce kids to some popular world landmarks around the world. .With writing in the content area, the short activities can also be used in Language Arts classes, too! About one page of reading, discussion questions and extension activities. Grades 4 and up. Taj Mahal: Exploring World Landmarks Reading Passage Activity

3. Chess, yoga,the game Parcheesi and the place value -zero are just some of the gifts we have from India.Want to introduce your students to the country of India? This resources will be most helpful.Basic notes,mapskill activity, lots of extension activities and links to get your students engaged in learning about the country of India.Let's Learn about India!

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Explore World Landmarks are great to introduce kids to some popular world landmarks around the world. Great for a Friday activity, for social studies classes or when you are going to have a substitute for the day.With writing in the content area, the short activities can also be a positive addition to Language Arts classes, too! About one page of reading, discussion questions and extension activities all help students learn some informative facts about famous world landmarks in the world. This reading is on the the Taj Mahal!

Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions

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1. Explore World Landmarks are great to introduce kids to some popular world landmarks around the world. Great for a Friday activity, for social studies/LA classes or when you are going to have a substitute. About one page of reading, discussion questions and extension activities all help students learn some informative facts about famous world landmarks in the world. This resource covers Ayers Rock/Uluru.Ayes/Uluru, Exploring World Landmarks Reading Passage/Activities

Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions

2. Learn about the Great Wall of China with this informative reading. Also included are 10 Did You Know? facts about the Great Wall, ten comprehension questions, a teacher page with extension activities, additional links and the key.Great Wall of China, Explore World Landmarks Reading Passage/Activities

Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions

3. Explore World Landmarks are great to introduce kids to some popular world landmarks around the world. Great for a Friday activity, for social studies classes or when you are going to have a substitute for the day.With writing in the content area, the short activities can also be a positive addition to Language Arts classes, too! About one page of reading, discussion questions and extension activities all help students learn some informative facts about famous world landmarks in the world. This reading is on the Eiffel Tower.Eiffel Tower, A World Landmarks Reading Passage Activity

Other Readings of Interest:

1. If you live where there is snow, you have probably built a snowman. The snowman has been around for quite a while. In fact, the earliest drawing of a snowman was found in a book dating back to 1380! The book, “Book of Hours” was found in a library in the country of the Netherlands. Read about a famous sculptor hired to make a snowman, a snowman which helps predicts the weather in Switzerland and two more stories about snowmen! Four short reading passages with questions and extension activities: Snowmen FOUR Readings

Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions

2. Mrs. Paddington and the Silver Mousetrap Shoppe(Historical Fiction)

This humorous historical fiction shares the custom of 18th century wealthy women wearing very towering hairstyles.Sugar water/beef tallow kept hair in place so bugs and mice were attracted to the hair.What if a MOUSE jumped out of YOUR hair into a fancy teacup or scurried down your back as you were dancing at the ball?What to do?Comprehension/extension activities: Mrs. Paddington and the Silver Mousetrap Shoppe

Reading Comprehension Questions and Questions

3. Why do We Have to Learn History? Students always ask me this question. My answer-much of what we have today was because of things developed by people that lived long ago.This reading activity shares many things we have today thanks to previous cultures. I've included several comprehension questions and two extension activities: The Past Shapes Our Present Reading Activity

Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions

4. One of the oldest lasting examples of graphic communication is the Bayeux Tapestry.It dates back to 1083. If you are doing a unit on the Middle Ages, you might find a short reading of the tapestry of value to use with your students. The Bayeux Tapestry: Middle Ages Reading Passage

Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions

5. The adventures of substitute teacher, Mrs. Purpilopolis and her Purple Adventure Goggles.This adventure has students travel back to learn about Alexander Graham Bell. While wearing the purple adventure goggles, the students are witnesses to history being able to see and hear history as it is happening. Reading comprehension in content area/comprehension questions: Mrs. Purpilopolis and the Purple Adventure Goggles: Alexander Graham Bell

6. The adventures of substitute teacher, Mrs. Purpilopolis and her Purple Adventure Goggles. This adventure has students travel back to learn about George Washington. While wearing the purple adventure goggles, the students are witnesses to history being able to see and hear history as it is happening. Reading in content area/comprehension questions, too. Mrs. Purpilopolis and the Purple Adventure Goggles: George Washington

7. The adventures of substitute teacher, Mrs. Purpilopolis and her Purple Adventure Goggles. This adventure has students travel back to learn about the very first Thanksgiving. While wearing the purple adventure goggles, the students are witnesses to history being able to see and hear history as it is happening. Reading in content area/comprehension questions, too. Mrs. Purpilopolis and the Purple Adventure Goggles

8.Learn about the interesting gift that Thomas Jefferson received on New Year's Day, in 1802. The whopper of a cheese tipped the scale at about 1235 pounds. The reading also includes a Did You Know? section with lots of informative factoids about Thomas Jefferson, comprehension questions and seven extension activities. Great for a study of the author of the Declaration of Independence, for President's Week or for a reading in the content area.

Reading Passages:

George Washington and the Camel

Calvin Coolidge and the “Pennsylvania Avenue Zoo”

John Quincy Adams Takes a Swim

Thomas Jefferson and the Mammoth Cheese

Sojourner Truth

Santa Fe Trail: Wind WagonThomas

Revolutionary War Heroine: Catherine “Kate” Moore

Barry(Battle of Cowpens)

Enheduanna, First Known Poet in History

Artemisia(Female Naval Commander during the Battle of Salamis)

Hanno: Phoenician Explorer

Ramses the Great

Hatshepsut

Hammurabi

Alexander the Great

Aesop

Socrates

Hannibal

Hypatia: First Woman Mathematician

Aglaonike(Greek astronomer)

Agnodice(First Female Doctor of Ancient Greece)

Julius Caesar

Archimedes

Sparticus

Diocles

Joan of Arc

Phillis Wheatley

Mary Anning

Caroline Herschel

Sophie Brahe: Astronomer and Horticulturist

Hildegard of Bingen(Middle Ages)

Aida de Acosta(First Woman to Fly a Powered Aircraft)

Women’s Suffrage: The Silent Sentinels

History of Pretzels

History of Marshmallows

History of Tulips

Snowmen in History

History of April Fools’ Day

Great Wall of China

Eiffel Tower

Ayres Rock(Uluru)

Taj Mahal

Travel to Iceland

Travel to Greece

Travel to Japan

Want a fun activity to review vocabulary terms for a unit of study on the Middle Ages?Looking for an enrichment activity in history? Try my Medieval Puzzler: Secret Message Review Activity. The activity involves students working individually or in groups to review vocabulary terms connected with Medieval Times. Then,a following direction activity is next where students place letters from the different terms into boxes found at the end of the activity page. Once all the boxes are filled, a "secret message" about the Middle Ages is revealed! The teacher page includes additional information to share about the "secret message". It's a fun way to reinforce important vocabulary for a unit of study on the Middle Ages! If you prefer to offer a vocabulary box, I have included this as well....

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1. Great addition to a unit of study on the Middle Ages: Use this informative Reader's Theater Script to learn about the Black Death, a disease that killed almost 1/2 the population of Europe(1347-1351). The fun/informative play uses the format of Simon, a victim of the Black Death being a guest on Ms. Bie Ografee's talk show. A studio audience asks questions about his experiences during the time(the medical beliefs,cause, the effects the Black Death had on Europe, etc.Great for study on the Middle Ages or science unit on bacteria/contagious diseases. A Visit with Simon, A Victim of the Black Death: A Reader's Theater Script

2. One of the oldest lasting examples of graphic communication is the Bayeux Tapestry.It dates back to 1083. Bayeux Tapestry Reading

3. Students have always ask me..."Why do we have to learn this stuff about ancient Greeks or Middle Ages?" My answer-much of what we have today was because of things developed by people that lived long ago.

This reading activity shares with kids how the pencil they are using, the writing system they are using, the eyeglasses they are wearing are just some of the many things we have today thanks to previous cultures of the past. I've included several comprehension questions and two extension activities. The Past Shapes our Present Reading Activity

4. I loved teaching about the Middle Ages and would like to offer teachers my notes, activities and resources that I found of value when I taught the subject.Let's Learn about the Middle Ages!

5. Learn about the Crusades with this fun and informative play. Students will have fun acting out the different parts, especially those of Sir Bartholomew. There are 10 audience questioners. Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee Talk Show Series, the format is that of a talk show host with a studio audience that ask Ms. Bie Ografee's guest questions about the time period. Included: cause, different crusades(ie: People's Crusade, Children's Crusade and the Third Crusade) and the important results of this period in history. There is a DiD You Know? fun facts,comprehension questions, a teacher section with extension activities and links I thought might be of interest to the teacher. There is also a key to the comprehension questions.A Visit with a Crusader, A Reader's Theater Script

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Want a fun activity to review vocabulary terms/famous people of the Age of Exploration? Looking for an enrichment activity in history? Try my Age of Exploration Secret Message activity. The activity involves students working individually or in groups to review the Age of Exploration. Then,a following direction activity is next where students place letters from the different answers into boxes found at the end of the activity page. Once all the boxes are filled, a "secret message" about the Age of Exploration is revealed! The teacher page includes additional information to share about the "secret message". It's a fun way to reinforce important terms/people of the Age of Exploration! If you prefer to offer a vocabulary box to the students, I have included this as well....

Perhaps these additional resources may be of interest:

1. Try my web quest on the Age of Exploration! This fun and informative webquest will be a great resource to use with your students(grades 4-8)

There are 14 questions and lots of extension activities and links. There are also comprehension questions to use after the completion of the web quest. The resource addresses several common core standards in social studies.

Note: Columbus,Magellan, Prince Henry, Henry Hudson, Vasco Da Gama, Marco Polo, Juan Ponce de Leon, Sir Francis Drake, Amerigo Vespucci are covered. Also

Latitude/longitude, sea monsters,navigational tools, timelines,St. Brendan, Zheng He, Vikings are mentioned in extension activities.

Age of Discovery, A Webquest

2. Learn about Christopher Columbus with this informative play. There are 10 questioners asking questions of Columbus. Additionally, comprehension questions and discussion questions are included. Use with a unit on the Age of Discovery or during October for Columbus Day. Columbus

3. Use this informative Reader's Theater Script to learn about Marco Polo. Marco Polo helped to start the Age of Discovery with his book on his adventures to China. The fun/informative play uses the format of Marco Polo being a guest on a talk show and the studio audience asks questions about his life. Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee's Talk Show Series:Marco Polo, A Reader's Theater Script

4. In 1519, Ferdinand Magellan set out on an amazing adventure, in an attempt to voyage around the world. Although he did not complete the journey, several of his crew did complete the trip. This Reader's Theater Script provides lots of information about the Age of Exploration and Magellan's voyage in a fun/informative method. There are 13 audience questions, Did you Know? fun facts, comprehension questions and a teacher page with extension activities, key and additional links for teachers.Ferdinand Magellan

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Explore the Islamic Caliphates with This 3-Assignment Bundle!

Bring the history of the Islamic Caliphates to life with this comprehensive 3-assignment set, perfect for 7th grade ESOL learners and adaptable for all levels.

• Key Historical Events: Each assignment highlights 25 key milestones from a different caliphate.
• Critical Thinking Questions: Includes 4 comprehension questions per assignment to deepen understanding.
• Hands-On Learning: Visual timeline activities connect historical events meaningfully.

This bundle offers a complete exploration of the Islamic Caliphates. Check my store for this series and other engaging, standards-aligned resources!

Each WebQuest assignment includes 10 engaging questions that guide students in exploring the causes, effects, geography, history, and impacts of each event. Students can easily find the information they need using the provided links.

Written at a 7th-grade level, it's suitable for a wide range of learners.

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Engage Your Students with This Persian History Assignment Bundle!

This bundle includes four 4-paragraph assignments, each covering a distinct era of Persian history, crafted especially for 7th-grade ESOL students but suitable for all learners.

From the rise of the Achaemenid Empire to the Parthian and Sassanian periods, and finally the Persian Empire’s influence during the Islamic Golden Age, this comprehensive set brings each era’s politics, culture, and major achievements to life in a clear, engaging way.

Each assignment includes four comprehension questions to reinforce understanding and encourage critical thinking, along with an easy-to-use answer key for quick grading and self-assessment.

Perfect for any learning environment, this bundle builds historical knowledge and literacy skills across multiple eras, providing a complete journey through Persian history. Dive into the fascinating world of ancient Persia with this concise, educational, and student-friendly resource!

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Engage Your Students with This Complete Roman History Assignment Bundle!

This bundle includes four engaging, 4-paragraph assignments covering the key eras of Roman history—from the Kingdom and Republic to the Empire and Byzantine periods. Each assignment is crafted for 7th-grade ESOL students but is suitable for all learners, bringing each era to life by exploring politics, culture, and major achievements in a clear, engaging way.

Each assignment includes four comprehension questions to reinforce understanding and encourage critical thinking, along with an easy-to-use answer key for quick grading and self-assessment.

Perfect for any learning environment, this bundle builds historical knowledge and literacy skills across the entire timeline of Roman history. Dive into Rome’s evolution with these concise, educational, and student-friendly resources!

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Includes an individual assignment for each continent. 7 Individual assignments.

Unlock an exciting geography quiz that brings the continent to life! This set features 20 thoughtfully designed questions covering landforms, countries, capitals, and more.

Students will need an atlas or Google Maps to answer the questions, making it a fun and interactive learning experience.

Includes a complete answer key for easy review.

Perfect for sparking curiosity and building knowledge!

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Comprehensive 5-Assignment Bundle on Ancient Greece!

Explore ancient Greek civilization with this bundle of five engaging assignments, each focused on a key era—from the rise of city-states to the Hellenistic Age. Designed for 7th-grade ESOL students but accessible to all, each assignment includes a 4-paragraph reading, four comprehension questions, and an answer key for easy grading and self-assessment.

Ideal for classroom or independent study, this bundle builds historical knowledge and literacy skills, providing a complete view of ancient Greece’s impact. Bring ancient Greece to life with this ready-to-use, educational resource!

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Are you looking for a way to bring history to life for your students? Our assignments focus on what was happening on each continent at specific moments in history. You can choose individual assignments or complete sets that cover each continent—perfect for a well-rounded approach to learning!

Each assignment includes four informative paragraphs that highlight significant events on a continent, along with four questions designed to encourage discussion and critical thinking. Whether you select a single continent or explore them all with our bundle options, these resources are designed to enhance your curriculum and make history more accessible for your students.

Each assignment is written at a 7th-grade level, with a special focus on ESOL students, but they are suitable for a wide variety of learners.

Visit my store to check out the available bundles and see how these assignments can fit into your lessons. They are a great way to engage your students and help them connect with the past in a meaningful way!

Are you looking for a way to bring history to life for your students? Our assignments focus on what was happening on each continent at specific moments in history. You can choose individual assignments or complete sets that cover each continent—perfect for a well-rounded approach to learning!

Each assignment includes four informative paragraphs that highlight significant events on a continent, along with four questions designed to encourage discussion and critical thinking. Whether you select a single continent or explore them all with our bundle options, these resources are designed to enhance your curriculum and make history more accessible for your students.

Also includes a 50 event timeline with 10 questions for students to respond too.

Each assignment is written at a 7th-grade level, with a special focus on ESOL students, but they are suitable for a wide variety of learners.

Visit my store to check out the available bundles and see how these assignments can fit into your lessons. They are a great way to engage your students and help them connect with the past in a meaningful way!

Are you looking for a way to bring history to life for your students? Our assignments focus on what was happening on each continent at specific moments in history. You can choose individual assignments or complete sets that cover each continent—perfect for a well-rounded approach to learning!

Each assignment includes four informative paragraphs that highlight significant events on a continent, along with four questions designed to encourage discussion and critical thinking. Whether you select a single continent or explore them all with our bundle options, these resources are designed to enhance your curriculum and make history more accessible for your students.

This Bundle also includes a timeline around 2000 BCE for students to examine. It includes 10 questions to help students explore the timeline.

Each assignment is written at a 7th-grade level, with a special focus on ESOL students, but they are suitable for a wide variety of learners.

Visit my store to check out the available bundles and see how these assignments can fit into your lessons. They are a great way to engage your students and help them connect with the past in a meaningful way!

Engage Your Students with This Russian History Assignment Bundle!

This bundle includes eight 4-paragraph assignments, each covering a distinct era of Russian history from Kievan Rus’ to modern-day Russia, crafted especially for 7th-grade ESOL students but suitable for all learners. This comprehensive set explores the rich history of Russia, from the rise of Kievan Rus’ to the Mongol Yoke, Muscovite Russia, the Tsardom, the Russian Empire, the Soviet Union, and the Russian Federation, bringing each era’s politics, culture, and major achievements to life in a clear, engaging way.

Each assignment includes four comprehension questions to reinforce understanding and encourage critical thinking, along with an easy-to-use answer key for quick grading and self-assessment.

Perfect for any learning environment, this bundle builds historical knowledge and literacy skills across multiple eras, providing a complete journey through Russian history. Dive into the fascinating history of Russia with this concise, educational, and student-friendly resource!

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Bring History to Life with This 10-Assignment Bundle!

Explore the fascinating dynasties of China with this comprehensive 10-assignment set, designed for 7th grade ESOL students and adaptable for all learners.

• Interactive Timelines: Each assignment features 25 key events to help students visually connect major historical milestones.
• Critical Thinking: Includes 4 comprehension questions per assignment to deepen understanding.
• Engaging Variety: A dynamic mix of activities to make history accessible and fun.

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Explore Japanese History with This Comprehensive 14-Assignment Bundle!

This bundle of 14 assignments covers every major era of Japanese history, from ancient times to modern-day, crafted for 7th-grade ESOL students but accessible to all learners. Each 4-paragraph reading highlights the political events, cultural developments, and significant achievements of each era, bringing Japan’s rich history to life in a clear and engaging way.

Each assignment includes four comprehension questions to reinforce understanding and critical thinking, along with an easy-to-use answer key for quick grading and self-assessment. This complete bundle ensures a well-rounded understanding of Japan’s evolution through the ages.

Perfect for any learning environment, this bundle builds historical knowledge, literacy skills, and cultural appreciation. Journey through Japan’s history with this ready-to-use, educational, and student-friendly resource!

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Engage Young Historians with a Series of Pirate Writing Assignments!

Introduce students to the thrilling lives of 15 famous pirates, each with their unique tales and adventures. Each assignment spotlights a different pirate, from notorious figures like Blackbeard to lesser-known but equally fascinating characters like Anne Bonny.

Assignment Structure:

• 4-Paragraph Format: Each assignment guides students through a structured, 4-paragraph essay at a 7th-grade ESOL level, making it accessible for a range of learners.
• Critical Thinking Focus: Students will explore each pirate's historical impact, uncover the myths versus the reality of their legends, and discuss why these figures continue to captivate us.
• Cross-Curricular Connections: Blending history, literacy, and storytelling, this assignment series supports cross-curricular learning while engaging students in meaningful ways.

Each assignment includes an answer key, making it easy to implement and assess. With this exciting project, students can dive into history and bring learning to life—one pirate at a time!

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