Lessons in Humanities Teaching Resources

To get this primary source teaching activity on the Russia-Ukraine War, click here: https://rb.gy/bglpwc Check out this teaching resource for history teachers on the Russia-Ukraine War. This video describes this primary source activity and shows how to use it. These engaging primary source activities will teach your students about the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Students will not only learn about the Russia-Ukraine War, but they will understand the origins of Russia and Ukraine, and they understand the perspectives of Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky. It's a great resource for improving historical thinking skills! This activity includes three pages of background information on the origins of Russia and Ukraine. This background information will explore the relations of this two countries so students can better understand the complex history. After the background information, there is a speech from Vladimir Putin announcing the invasion of Ukraine and a speech from Volodymyr Zelensky to the U.S. Congress. Then there are small excerpts of quotes from Russian and Ukrainians. These quotes are designed for students to see the conflict from different perspectives. This activity is relevant to geopolitical events in the 21st century. There is ZERO prep needed. Just print or load the activity to your Learning Management System (LMS). The activity includes a PDF, Google Docs, and Easel (Lessons in Humanities is an Easel Certified Seller). Choose the version that works best for your class! Materials include: • Three pages of background information • Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky speeches • Russian and Ukrainian quotations • ANSWER KEY Visit the Lessons in Humanities story on Teachers Pay Teachers to see all the great teaching activities available for teachers. https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Lessons-In-Humanities #ukrainewar #teachingresources #teacher

#teach #Easter #resurrection Teach your students about the history of Easter and the resurrection of Jesus Christ: https://bit.ly/3q2pHTw Learn and teach about the history of Easter and the resurrection of Jesus Christ according to the Bible. This lesson works great for social studies and Christian Sunday school teachers during the Easter season anytime from Ash Wednesday up to Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Students will learn about the life of Jesus, his triumphant arrival in Jerusalem, the cleansing of the temple, the Last Supper, the trial of Jesus (Sanhedrin and by the Roman governor Pontius Pilate), the crucifixion, and resurrection. This part is all according to the Bible. There is one page that talks about the historicity of Jesus and crucifixions by Romans. Then students will be introduced to the history of Easter eggs, Easter bunnies, and other modern traditions for Christians during the Easter season. As a busy and dedicated teacher, it can be difficult to create a quality lesson in a short period of time. Have no worries, this presentation and trivia is not only useful and relevant but also a lot of fun and there is zero prep! This a great way to learn about the history of Easter and the story of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. What makes this lesson even more exciting is the trivia at the end. It is fun and engaging. Students will go away laughing. All the content they learn on the first half of the presentation will be tested in a fun trivia game. This lesson doesn't just work for history and Sunday school class… it works for EVERY class! If you are a social studies teacher, English teacher, art teacher, drama teacher... this lesson can fit into your class, especially if it is the Spring season. It is easy to use. All you have to do click on the linked file, hit “present,” then go! You could use each slide as a basis for further discussion and instruction as well. This lesson is also great for distance learning. Send the link to students and they can learn the content and try to answer the questions at home.

To get this St. Patrick's Day coloring book activity, click here: https://bit.ly/3hgKsWV Teach your elementary students about the history of St. Patrick's Day with this reading and coloring book. It also includes some Saint Patrick's Day fun activities and games! This St. Patrick's Day teaching resource will not only help students learn about the history of this festive holiday, but it will help them with their reading, hand-eye coordination (by coloring the pages), and ability to problem solve. This activity includes more than 20 pages that teaches the story of Saint Patrick with a coloring activity for each page. After the St. Patrick's Day reading and coloring, there are some fun activities. Students love these activities! Students will know who Saint Patrick was and why St. Patrick's Day is celebrated today. They will also learn about the geography of Ireland, Irish immigration to the United States and other parts of the world, and different ways St. Patrick's Day is celebrated. How to use this activity: •Print the PDF for every student • Staple the reading and coloring pages to make a book • Staple the fun games and activities separately (give this to the students after doing the reading and coloring) • Read the history of St. Patrick's Day together as a class or in small groups (either read the printed version or put the PDF on the big screen) • Students color one page in class (and do the rest for homework) • Students complete the fun activities at the end of the reading

#teach #learn #Irish Teach your students about the history of St. Patrick's Day: https://bit.ly/33ZSekm Teach your students about St. Patrick's Day with this great Google Slides activity that includes a presentation at the beginning, then a trivia game at the end. This video is a preview of this activity and teaches teachers how to use it. If you want this Google Slides activity, click here: https://bit.ly/33ZSekm This lesson teaches students about... • Saint Patrick • Irish history • Leprechauns • Shamrock • Four-leaf clovers • St. Patrick's Cathedral • St. Patrick's Day parade Visit the Lessons in Humanities story on Teachers Pay Teachers to see all the great teaching activities available for teachers. https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Lessons-In-Humanities

#History #Valentine #TeachingResource Teach your students about the history of Valentine's Day: https://bit.ly/33ZSekm Teach your students about Valentine's Day with this great Google Slides activity that includes a presentation at the beginning, then a trivia at the end. This video is a preview of this activity. As a busy and dedicated teacher, it can be difficult to create a quality lesson in a short period of time. Have no worries, this presentation and trivia is not only useful and relevant but also a lot of fun! This a great way to learn about the origins of Valentine's Day from the days of Roman Empire when Lupercalia was celebrated to the days of Saint Valentine. What makes this lesson even more exciting is the trivia at the end. It is fun and engaging. Students will go away laughing. This lesson doesn't just work for history class… it works for EVERY class! If you need a break and want to have a fun class, teach your students about this romantic festival. It is easy to use. All you have to do click on the linked file, hit “present,” then go! You could use each slide as a basis for further discussion and instruction as well. This lesson is also great for the physical classroom or distance learning. If in the classroom, just present to the students and do the trivia as a class. If distance learning, send the link to students and they can learn the content and try to answer the questions on their devices. You can do this as a class, or put the students in small groups, or students can do it individually in the classroom or at home.

#Christmas #Teacher Try this Christmas teaching activity for elementary school teachers. It's a lot of fun and will get the students laughing. To get this activity, visit the Lessons in Humanities store: https://bit.ly/3mUpNLU

#History #DayOfTheDead #TeachingResource Teach your students about the history of the Day of the Dead: https://cutt.ly/3EnSogQ Teach your students about the Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos). This Google Slides presentation and trivia teaches students about the Mesoamerican and Spanish origins of this joyful festival. As a busy and dedicated teacher, it can be difficult to create a quality lesson in a short period of time. Have no worries, this presentation and trivia is not only useful and relevant but also a lot of fun! This a great way to learn about the history of the Day of the Dead from its origins in Mesoamerica to its influences in Spain. This Google Slides presentation and trivia will also teach students about how revelers celebrate the Day of the Dead from the bread of the dead (pan de muerto), ofrendas, papel picados, and much more. What makes this lesson even more exciting is the trivia at the end. It is fun and engaging. Students will go away laughing. All the content they learn on the first 30 informative slides will be tested in a fun trivia game. There are a total of 20 trivia questions. This lesson doesn't just work for history class… it works for EVERY class! Even though it is not a Spanish language class, it works great for Spanish students. It is in English but does have some Spanish words like ofrenda, pan de muerto, papel picados, calacas, calaveras, and more. It is easy to use. All you have to do click on the linked file, hit “present,” then go! You could use each slide as a basis for further discussion and instruction as well. This lesson is also great for the physical classroom or distance learning. If in the classroom, just present to the students and do the trivia as a class. If distance learning, send the link to students and they can learn the content and try to answer the questions on their devices. You can do this as a class, or put the students in small groups, or students can do it individually in the classroom or at home. Alternative Use Cases (distance learning) Send the link to your students at home; students try to answer the questions. Make sure students can only view (not edit) and remind them to click the “present” button. You could also use present this to students on Zoom and share your screen.

For this Google Slides Activity: https://bit.ly/3yReLdC Help your students learn about the history of Labor Day in the United States with this engaging Google Slides presentation plus self-grading trivia questions! This is an interactive activity that will help your students learn about the Labor Movement, Gilded Age, and Progressive Era, and why we celebrate Labor Day in America. As a busy and dedicated teacher, it can be difficult to create a quality lesson in a short period of time. Have no worries, this presentation and trivia is not only useful and relevant but also a lot of fun! This a great way to learn about the history of Labor Day. This Google Slides presentation and trivia will teach your students about the difficult working conditions of the 1800s which led to the growth of unions, protests, strikes, and finally the creation of Labor Day by President Cleveland. Students will go away laughing. All the content they learn on the first 20 informative slides will be tested in a fun trivia game. There are a total of 12 trivia questions. This lesson doesn't just work for history class… it works for EVERY class! Whether you are teaching Geography, English, ... any class, you can use this to help your students learn about this federal holiday. It is easy to use. All you have to do is click on the linked file, hit “present,” then go! You could use each slide as a basis for further discussion and instruction as well. This lesson is also great for distance learning. Send the link to students and they can learn the content and try to answer the questions at home.

#HowToTeach #History #Olympics To get this History of Olympics teaching resource, visit: https://bit.ly/3ztLPbP The Summer Olympics in Tokyo have arrived! With the 2021 Summer Olympic Games finally here, it is an excellent time to teach your students about the history of the Olympics. As a busy and dedicated teacher, it can be difficult to create a quality lesson in a short period of time. Have no worries, this presentation and trivia is not only useful and relevant but also a lot of fun! This a great way to learn about the history of the Olympics from the ancient Greece Olympics to the modern Olympics. This Google Slides presentation and trivia will teach students about the mythological origins of the Olympics to the ancient origins of the Olympics to Olympics we all know today. What makes this lesson even more exciting is the trivia at the end. It is fun and engaging. Students will go away laughing. All the content they learn on the first 28 informative slides will be tested in a fun trivia game. There are a total of 20 trivia questions. This lesson doesn't just work for history class… it works for EVERY class! It is easy to use. All you have to do click on the linked file, hit “present,” then go! You could use each slide as a basis for further discussion and instruction as well.