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British East India Company - Interactive Lesson for High School
This interactive world history lesson takes a deep dive into the British East India Company...
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Li Qinghzao and the Song Dynasty
This lesson plan delves into the Song Dynasty through the writings of Li Qingzhao, a renowned female poet. Students...
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Enheduanna, the World's First Author Known by Name
This lesson introduces students to Enheduanna, an important but lesser-known female poet and her contributions...
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Historical Bias in Ancient Sources
In this lesson plan, students will learn about historical bias in ancient sources based on the example of Herodotus...
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The Scientific Revolution
Before class, students will be asked to read two World History Encyclopedia articles. Introduction (10-15 minutes) Hook...
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Hittite Diplomacy & the Treaty of Kadesh
This lesson plan will allow students to answer the following questions: - Who were the Hittites and how...
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AP World History Unit 5 - Revolutions (c. 1750–1900)
Two major revolutions remade the world between 1750 and 1900. The first was a revolution of the mind...
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AP World History Unit 4 - Transoceanic Interconnections (c. 1450–1750)
Between 1450 and 1750, new maritime technology allowed European states to reach the...
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AP World History Unit 3 - Land-Based Empires (c. 1450–1750)
Between 1450 and 1750 CE, rulers across Eurasia built land empires on a scale not seen before...
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AP World History Unit 2 - Networks of Exchange (c. 1200-1450)
Between 1200 and 1450, the trade networks linking Afro-Eurasia intensified and reached further...
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AP World History Unit 1 - The Global Tapestry (c. 1200-1450)
Between 1200 and 1450 CE, no single power dominated the world. Instead, a number of powerful...
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12 Maps of World War II in Europe and Africa
This collection of maps tells the story of World War II in Europe and Africa (1939–1945), a global conflict...
