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FREE Bell Ringer on the Printing Press

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The Printing Press was created by Johannes Gutenberg (1400-1468). This machine used moveable metal type that could be arranged and pressed on paper to print pages for books. Gutenberg lived in Germany. One of the first books mass produced on the moveable metal type Printing Press was the Bible in the Vulgate Latin version. The Printing Press revolutionized the world. Before this time, the world’s books had to be hand written by copyists. This was a grueling, time consuming endeavor. With the invention of the Printing Press, books could be made quickly and sold at a reasonable price. Humanity’s understanding of science, literature, and other fields drastically increased because of Gutenberg’s Printing Press. By 1450, the Printing Press was fully operational and the world was never the same because of it.  The Protestant Reformation would not have been possible without this invention. Martin Luther’s ideas were able to spread quickly due to the Printing Press. 

Here is a FREE printing press bell ringer to use in your class! Just click the link below to download the PDF. 

The Printing Press Bell Ringer

FREE WORDSEARCH: The Ottoman Empire

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The Ottoman Empire was a colossal and influential empire that spanned over six centuries, from the 14th to the early 20th century. It was essentially a conglomerate of various regions, all unified under the authority of a powerful leader known as the Sultan. Its most significant impact was its role as a cultural crossroads. This empire was like a dynamic melting pot of diverse cultures, which resulted in an exchange of ideas, art, and inventions, fostering a remarkable environment of creativity and innovation.

In addition to its cultural significance, the Ottomans made notable strides in architecture, leaving behind iconic structures such as the Hagia Sophia. They also made significant contributions to fields like science and medicine. Furthermore, the Ottomans played a pivotal role in global trade, serving as a vital bridge between Europe and Asia, facilitating the exchange of goods and ideas. 

Here is a FREE WORDSEARCH you can use in your class to help teach the Ottoman Empire.

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FREE WORDSEARCH: The Rise of the Ottoman Empire

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You need to visit The Tennessee Museum of Aviation!

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The Pigeon Forge / Gatlinburg, Tennessee area is a great vacation destination! A lot of families go to hike in the beautiful mountains, catch an amazing show, spend a day at Dolly Wood, hang out together playing Putt-Putt Golf, and for other reasons. Yet, History Buffs need to make sure they place the Tennessee Museum of Aviation on their list when they visit the area!

This incredible museum offers 50,000 square feet of artifacts and other historical items! Vintage airplanes, automobiles, military memorabilia, and more awaits you at this destination. We took our kids on this trip with us and they had an incredible time and learned a lot!

This museum has an astonishing variety of exhibits. From World War II to Evel Knievel, there are incredible encounters here with aviation exhibits the whole family will enjoy!

For more information visit: https://www.tnairmuseum.com/