This no-prep, editable lesson covers the effect of the Protestant Reformation in an engaging scavenger hunt style gallery walk. Students are given clues and must find which document is being referenced. Next, they read and take notes about each effect and complete a short response question. A short video is included for visual learners. The resource includes all lesson components: slides with a warm-up and short lecture, student activity, and a conclusion. An answer key and a lesson plan are provided to ensure this resource is effortless to implement. Both print and digital versions are included.
This resource is delivered as a PDF and includes Google links to the editable version.
What you get:
- Editable slides that walk you through the lesson and includes a short video
- Student handout
- Gallery walk documents (7)
- Lesson plan
- Answer key
- Digital copies of everything.
This lesson is appropriate for 7th-10th grade and is designed for a single 50-minute period.
The Lesson
1. Warm-up: Political cartoon analysis
2. A slide deck walks you through the lesson step-by-step. It introduces the impact of the Protestant Reformation and includes a short video for visual learners
3. Activity: Students are given 7 clues, one for each document. They use the clue to identify each document, then take notes about the effect being addressed. There is a short-response question to wrap up the activity.
4. Conclusion: Students choose between 2 analytical questions to answer.
Content Covered: Thirty Years’ War, Counsel of Trent, changes in religious demographics in Europe, changes in politics, religion and literacy in Europe
Skills Covered: Short response writing, document analysis, critical thinking.