Free Podcast for your class!

If your students were about to take a quiz the next day, wouldn’t it be great for them to have access to a FREE podcast on the topic? Check this out! This is a free World History Podcast we found that we like. It summarizes all units from the Renaissance to today’s modern world. Share this with your students! 

World History Curriculum Companion Podcast – Apple Podcasts

 

Here is one specifically on WW One.

 

 

Free Worksheet: WW II on the Horizon

Summer break is on the horizon! How would you like a STRESS FREE final few months of the school year? We’ve got you covered with FULL LESSON PLANS with presentations, notes, worksheets, quizzes, wordsearches, curated videos, and MORE at TeachWorldHistory.com!

Think about it! What if for the REST OF THE SCHOOL YEAR, you had all the resources you needed every single day? To give you an idea of the types of resources you would have access to, we’ve attached a FREE worksheet on the world right before World War II, including topics on the Great Depression and global tensions before the Second World War. Join our membership area today for instant access to HUNDREDS of resources that have been used by thousands of students across the country and world! 

Here is your FREE WORKSHEET: WW II On the Horizon

FREE Bell Ringer on the Printing Press

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

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