World History Handouts

World War II fiction novels offer high school teachers a powerful tool for engaging students in historical learning. These novels provide immersive experiences that transport readers into the tumultuous era of the 1940s, allowing them to witness the human experience amidst the chaos of war. Through compelling characters and gripping narratives, students can gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of the conflict, including its causes, consequences, and the diverse perspectives of those involved. Moreover, reading World War II fiction encourages critical thinking and empathy as students explore themes of resilience, sacrifice, and the impact of war on individuals and societies. By delving into these narratives, students not only enhance their historical knowledge but also develop important skills in analysis, interpretation, and perspective-taking, making World War II fiction an invaluable addition to any high school curriculum.

This list is by no means exhaustive but it contains newer as well as classic titles, many of which have been made into movies. Share this list with students for reading suggestions over the break or during the school year for book reports or other assignments. Or use for a student book club or even your own book club! World War II historical fiction is quite popular right now!!!

I admit that my own historical fiction novel, Hearts at War, is on the list! I wrote this novel with the high school student in mind, in order to delve deeper into life on the home front for those coming-of-age. The story centers around a Japanese-American boy and a Caucasian girl who grow up in Southern California and then follows how their lives diverge once Pearl Harbor is attacked. Students might be surprised to learn that Japanese-American Nisei served as secret translators in the Pacific theater of war during World War II. I wanted that piece of history to come to light which has been hidden for far too long.

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20 black and white images for students to color that display 2024, Happy New Year, New Year baby, New Year reporter, balloon, and more...to introduce the New Year of 2024 for all ages.

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Physical, cultural, political, or economic geography

Students can use this as a guide sheet for studying the types of geography. Laminate them and use them for studying countries and continents.

This is very helpful with our scavenger hunts:

• North America Scavenger Hunt
• Central and South America Scavenger Hunt
• Europe Scavenger Hunt
• Asia Scavenger Hunt
• Africa Scavenger Hunt
• Australia Scavenger Hunt
• Antarctica Scavenger Hunt

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I visited Vienna and took a photograph of the Judenplatz Holocaust Memorial(also called the Nameless Library). Perhaps, you may find this short activity of interest to use with your students.

Gail Hennessey

Use this interactive Notebook Activity to learn about the Tour de France and the history of bicycles.

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Looking for something for the upcoming 2024 Paris Games? Check out this webquest on the country of France. From famous landmarks, to famous people, to contributions of the French to the world, this 14 question webquest gives a great introduction to the country. It is packed with lots of interesting facts! There are 10 Did You Know fun Facts, 5 comprehension questions and a Teacher page with extension activities and the key. Additionally there is a map skill activity. Could be used as a Friday activity, before a vacation or for a substitute resource. You could also give it to your students for a "summer" activity to keep the learning going! https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/FRANCE-a-Webquest-Part-of-my-Country-in-Focus-Series-11641940

Gail Hennessey

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I visited Vienna and took a photograph of the Judenplatz Holocaust Memorial(also called the Nameless Library). Perhaps, you may find this short activity of interest to use with your students.

Gail Hennessey

Use this interactive Notebook Activity to learn about the Tour de France and the history of bicycles.

Appreciate your considering following my TeachShare Store. Thank you. Gail

Check out this webquest on the country of France. From famous landmarks, to famous people, to contributions of the French to the world, this 14 question webquest gives a great introduction to the country. It is packed with lots of interesting facts! There are 10 Did You Know fun Facts, 5 comprehension questions and a Teacher page with extension activities and the key. Additionally there is a map skill activity. Could be used as a Friday activity, before a vacation or for a substitute resource. You could also give it to your students for a "summer" activity to keep the learning going! https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/FRANCE-a-Webquest-Part-of-my-Country-in-Focus-Series-11641940

Gail Hennessey

**http://www.gailhennessey.com**-my website for teachers/kids

All About The ABC Islands: Aruba, Bonaire, & Curacao: Worksheets: Basic Info, Landmarks, Icons, Quiz, Passport Cutout

Welcome to Travel the World: Geography Worksheets. These basic worksheet packets are designed for children ages 3-12 to use when learning about another country.

Each country packet has 4 worksheets: 1) Basic Info & Flag, 2) Famous Landmarks & Icons, 3) Short Quiz, and 4) Suggested Activities. The answer key is included. These are designed to pair with a short instructional video of your choice and google research. A suggested playlist is available on youtube called Travel the World: Geography Worksheets at the link https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLG97xcKppNzQbu9Jq3atSJ6XhwbKDQEVJ\&si=cTeybPYKpnsf5yVx

An additional resource found in my store is a free passport printout for the children to design and construct. Portions of each worksheet can be cut out and pasted into the child’s passport. Or a child can create their own passport binder and collect their worksheets throughout the year to remember where they’ve been.

A mini-poster defining a landmark and introducing many landmarks from around the world.

Ancient Greek Mythology: Comic Strip & Prompt

SS.6.W.3.5 Achievements and contributions of ancient Greek civilization

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SS.6.W.3.5

Summarize the important achievements and contributions of ancient Greek civilization.

Mythology Stories: 5

Subject Area: Social Studies Grade: 6

Strand: World History

Standard: Recognize significant events, figures, and contributions of classical civilizations (Phoenicia, Greece, Rome, Axum). Date Adopted or Revised: 02/14

Status: State Board Approved

SS.6.C.1.1 & 1.2

5 terrifying tales from Greek mythology

I can statement: I can explain the development of Athenian Democracy, Empire, and Greek culture

Directions: Use the stories from http://www.ngkids.co.uk/history/Greek-Myths to illustrate these 5 tales. Greek myths were a huge part of the religion in Ancient Greece, and offer a glimpse into the lives of the ancient people who told them. Check out five of these fascinating Greek myths below, and meet the people-eating, fire-breathing beasts and the heroes who battled them!

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Teaching World Holiday/Passover through fun activities. Students will have a great time searching for the 35 hidden words. Great worksheet for Passover or any time of the year. Prep free! Independent! Grade 1-12!

Components:

- 1 Word Search in ink

- 1 Word Search in color

- 1 Word Search Solution in ink

- 1 Word Search Solution in color

“Holiday Word Search: Passover” Word List:

ANCIENT, APRIL, BONE, BREAD, CELEBRATE, CHAROSET, EGG, EGYPE, ELIJAH, EXODUS, FLEE, FREEDOM, HAGGADAH, HEBREW, HOLIDAY, ISRAEL, JEWISH, JEWS, JUDGEMENT, KARPAS, LAMB, MAH, MAROR, MATZAH, MOSES, NISAN, NISHTANAH, PASSOVER, PESACH, PHARAOH, PLAGUE, SEDER, SLAVERY, SPRING, TORAH

This product is also inside the bundle Word Search: Holidays Around The World. Save $$$s when you buy in bundles!

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Click a link below to see my other Word Search Lessons:

Science:

Science Word Search: Plant Unit

Science Word Search: Apples

Science Word Search: Corn

Science Word Search: Flowers

Science Word Search: Fruit

Science Word Search: Pumpkins

Science Word Search: Seeds & Plants

Science Word Search: Trees

Science Word Search: Vegetable

Science Word Search: Animal Unit

Science Word Search: Animal Facts

Science Word Search: Amphibian Facts

Science Word Search: Arachnid Facts

Science Word Search: Bird Facts

Science Word Search: Fish Facts

Science Word Search: Insect Mini Bundle

Science Word Search: Insect Facts

Science Word Search: Insect Names

Science Word Search: Bees

Science Word Search: Butterflies

Science Word Search: Ladybugs

Science Word Search: Mammal Facts

Science Word Search: Bats

Science Word Search: Horse

Science Word Search: Whales

Science Word Search: Wolf

Science Word Search: Reptile Facts

Science Word Search: Environment Unit

Science Word Search: Environment

Science Word Search: Caves

Science Word Search: Coral Reef

Science Word Search: Desert

Science Word Search: Marshes & Swamps

Science Word Search: Rain Forest

Science Word Search: Recycle

Science Word Search: Weather Unit

Science Word Search: Hurricanes

Science Word Search: Rain

Science Word Search: Snow

Science Word Search: Tornadoes

Science Word Search: Water Cycle

Science Word Search: Weather

Science Word Search: Seasons 5 in 1 Bundle

Science Word Search: Seasons Basic

Science Word Search: Spring

Science Word Search: Summer

Science Word Search: Autumn

Science Word Search: Winter

Science Word Search: Astronomy 5 in 1 Bundle

Science Word Search: Space

Science Word Search: Galaxies

Science Word Search: Solar System

Science Word Search: Moon

Science Word Search: Earth

Science Word Search: Matter & Energy

Science Word Search: States of Matter

Science Word Search: Health & Nutrition

Science Word Search: Coronavirus

Science Word Search: Simple Machines

Science Word Search: Light

Science Word Search: Sound

Holiday:

Word Search: Holidays Around The World

Holiday Word Search: Chinese New Year

Holiday Word Search: Christmas

Holiday Word Search: Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanzaa Bundle

Holiday Word Search: Cinco de Mayo

Holiday Word Search: Columbus Day

Holiday Word Search: Diwali

Holiday Word Search: Election Day

Holiday Word Search: Earth Day

Holiday Word Search: Easter

Holiday Word Search: Halloween

Holiday Word Search: Hanukkah

Holiday Word Search: Independence Day

Holiday Word Search: Kwanzaa

Holiday Word Search: Labor Day

Holiday Word Search: Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Holiday Word Search: Memorial Day

Holiday Word Search: Mother's Day

Holiday Word Search: Passover

Holiday Word Search: Presidents' Day

Holiday Word Search: Ramadan

Holiday Word Search: St. Patrick's Day

Holiday Word Search: Thanksgiving

Holiday Word Search: Valentine's Day

Holiday Word Search: Veterans Day

Back to School/Character Education:

Back to School Word Search: 4 in 1 Bundle

Word Search: Citizenship

Word Search: Personal Belongings

Word Search: People at School

Word Search: School Vocabularies

Character Education Word Search: Character Education 7 in 1

Character Education Word Search: Character Traits

Character Education Word Search: Cooperation

Character Education Word Search: Honesty

Character Education Word Search: Dealing with Anger

Character Education Word Search: Dealing with Bullying

Character Education Word Search: Dealing with Fighting

Character Education Word Search: Dealing with Teasing

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This one-page Guided Reading and Assessment is for Grade 6-12 students and can be used in a variety of ways by teachers including close reading, direct instruction, independent practice, homework, or as a sub lesson. This is also well-suited to Homeschooling.

This Guided Reading document provides a description of the worldwide phenomenon known as the Hallyu Wave. This is a quick way to introduce students to the rise of South Korea’s economy through the export of cultural products such as K-pop or K-dramas between 2000 and 2020. The Assessment questions on the second page ask students to identify key concepts and information that they just read. This helps students to strengthen their close reading skills with a topic with which they might have some superficial knowledge. Most students have heard of BTS or other Korean K-pop bands but this text reading gives more historical background as to how South Korean culture has gained global popularity in the past two decades. Most students learn about the Korean War in their World History or US History classes but rarely about anything else relating to Korea. This supplements their understanding of South Korea with a look at a significant post-war development.

This resource includes:

1. An informative 404-word passage entitled “What is the Hallyu Wave?” The text describes the development of South Korean culture between the years 2000 and 2020.

2. An Assessment with 9 questions. These involve determining key facts, ideas and vocabulary from the passage and interpreting text. The questions align with Common Core Informational Standards

3. Three Enrichment Activities that can further an in-class period or for students to complete on their own. These activities are suitable for group or individual work.

4. An Answer Key with all answers to the questions.

5. A list of sources for bibliographic reference.

This is also available as a digital resource through Easel so students may complete it online.

This word sleuth will provide your students/children with a fun journey through Greek Mythology with key vocabulary words. It can be done in class, centers, or as a fun homework assignment.

Word sleuth is in PPTX format along with the answer key.

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Tina

Big Easy Homeschooling Mom

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Essential Question: Greatest achievements of Ancient Greece SS.W.6.3.5

Ancient Greece LA.7.1.6.1 Use new vocab that is introduced directly

Directions: Provide a definition in your own words (or from the Quizlet) for each concept. Then draw a picture, symbol, or pictoword in each box representing the term you learned in this lesson. Use the Quizlet or Textbook.

*Note: Quizlet is provided and directions can be altered in Google Doc copy.

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This word sleuth will provide your students/children with a fun journey through Greek Mythology with key vocabulary words. It can be done in class, centers, or as a fun homework assignment.

Word sleuth is in PPTX format along with the answer key.

If you and your students/children, enjoy this activity, please go to your purchases and let me a review.

Tina

Big Easy Homeschooling Mom

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Explore Cause and Effect with Keir Starmer’s First Speech as Prime Minister!

Dive into the inspiring world of political change with our mini lesson centered on Keir Starmer’s inaugural speech as the Prime Minister of the UK. Perfect for teaching critical thinking and analytical skills in a classroom setting.

What’s Included:

• Cause and Effect Analysis: Dive into key quotes from Starmer’s speech, helping students explore the causes behind his words and the effects they could have on society.

Why You’ll Love This Resource:

• Engages Students in Political Literacy: This resource introduces students to the importance of understanding political speeches and the impact of leadership on a nation’s future.

• Teaches Cause and Effect: By analyzing Starmer’s speech, students will grasp the relationship between words, actions, and outcomes, a critical component of cause and effect.

• Designed for Middle School: Tailored for middle school students, this resource balances educational rigor with accessible content, making complex political ideas easy to understand.

• Enriches Classroom Learning: Whether you’re teaching current events, leadership, or critical thinking, this PDF adds value to your curriculum with its interactive format.

Key Features:

• Age Appropriateness: Ideal for students aged 10-14+, with content designed to encourage engagement and reflection.

• Short Lesson Duration: Perfect for quick lessons or deeper discussions, making it easy to integrate into your regular teaching schedule.

Themes That Relate to This Resource:

• Cause and Effect in Political Speeches

• Keir Starmer Educational Resources

• Understanding Leadership and Trust

• Analyzing Political Rhetoric in Class

• Critical Thinking and Analysis Skills

• Teaching Political Literacy

• Interactive Worksheets for Middle School

• Engaging Classroom Activities

• UK Politics in Education

• Age-Appropriate Current Events Lessons

Pages: 9 (including Terms of Use & Get to Know Us).

*The PDF was originally made to fit a page with dimensions of: 500x500 pixels, however since flattening the page, the layout has slightly changed. *

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Make Your Lessons Unforgettable with “Keir Starmer’s First Speech as Prime Minister”! Transform your classroom into a hub of thoughtful analysis and lively discussion today.

This is a 40-page set of comprehension questions to accompany the Steck-Vaughn textbook "History of Our World: Volume 2 - The Modern World".

For each chapter, there is one page of multiple choice questions and one page of short answer questions.

Also, there is an answer key included at the end of the file.

Worksheets for nonfiction books:

* Carl Sagan: Cosmos

* I Am Malala

* Malala's Magic Pencil

* Roald Dahl: Boy (Tales of Childhood)

* Roald Dahl: Going Solo

* Steck-Vaughn textbook: History of our World Volume 1

* Steck-Vaughn textbook: History of our World Volume 2

* Elie Wiesel: Night

* Susan Wise Bauer: Volume 1 (Ancient Times)

Students will love learning about the history of Ancient Egypt by through this two-page Guided Reading summary of the main eras from 3000 BC through 700 BC. Many of the monumental buildings and structures such as the pyramids, mortuary temples, statues and obelisks came from this period.

Students will be able to answer questions as they read based on Guided Reading questions on the right. Colorful graphics keep the students engaged.

An additional page provides a timeline to help students visualize the timeframe. A list of Historical Terms is also included. Additionally there is a bonus page with a map of ancient Egypt so students can better visualize the places mentioned in the Guided Reading.

This is a 44-page set of comprehension questions to accompany the Steck-Vaughn textbook "History of Our World: Volume 1 - The Ancient World".

For each chapter in the textbook, there is one page of multiple choice questions and one page of short answer questions.

There is an answer key included at the end of the file.

Worksheets for nonfiction books:

* Carl Sagan: Cosmos

* I Am Malala

* Malala's Magic Pencil

* Roald Dahl: Boy (Tales of Childhood)

* Roald Dahl: Going Solo

* Steck-Vaughn textbook: History of our World Volume 1

* Steck-Vaughn textbook: History of our World Volume 2

* Elie Wiesel: Night

* Susan Wise Bauer: Volume 1 (Ancient Times)

This product is notes over the Basic Facts of North America. It includes topics such as largest and smallest country, largest cities, geographical extremes, regional facts, and regional landmarks. The notes and fill in the blanks are in PDF form. A link to a google slides that you can make a copy of is included at the end of the notes section.