Bridge of Empires Slides
Visual presentation slides for the 'Bridge of Empires' lesson, covering Ottoman expansion, the conquest of Constantinople, and the Sunni-Shia split. includes embedded video, discussion prompts, and activity instructions.
Empire Explorer Worksheet
A student worksheet for the 'Bridge of Empires' lesson. Includes a warm-up map activity, video note-taking sections for Ottoman expansion, and a comparison chart for Sunni and Shia Islam.
Living Timeline Map Guide
A group activity guide for building a physical timeline map. Provides step-by-step instructions for marking key events from 1299 to 1922 and defines student roles for group collaboration.
Gatekeepers of Trade Exit Ticket
A quick exit ticket for the 'Bridge of Empires' lesson. Students explain how the Ottoman Empire's strategic location contributed to its economic success through trade. Formatted with two tickets per page for efficient printing.