FREE Modern History Activities & Notebooking: 1900s

Published:
January 16, 2020

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How much do your children know about the 1900s? Sometimes, it can be hard to fit in a study of modern history, but it is critically important. These FREE Modern History Activities & Notebooking pages can help! 

Activities & Notebooking Modern History: 1900s text with black and white image of a man

These FREE Modern History Activities & Notebooking pages look at five key events from American and world history that happened during the 1900s. They cover the: 

  • United States presidential election of 1900
  • Eruption of Mount Pelée in 1902
  • Olympic Games of 1904
  • Launching of the Dreadnought in 1906
  • Annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1908

Each event includes both an activity and some notebooking questions. The activities include fill-ins and decoding puzzles. By completing the activities, students will create an introduction to the topic being studied and learn key information about it. Following each activity are notebooking pages with additional questions. Students can use an encyclopedia or similar resource to find the answers to these questions, helping them learn more about the topic. The unit concludes with a crossword puzzle reviewing all five events studied. 

It’s a great way to have fun while learning about modern history! Scroll down to grab your instant download. 

You might also enjoy our FREE History of Wars Cheat Sheets and our Resources to Teach Kids About the 1900s!

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This freebie was created for HSG by Bonnie Rose. If you like this printable, then check out WriteBonnieRose.com for even more modern history printables.

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