The Mayflower Compact: A Middle School Primary Source Investigation
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Grade Levels
6th - 8th, Homeschool
Subjects
Resource Type
Standards
CCSSRH.6-8.1
CCSSRH.6-8.2
CCSSRH.6-8.7
CCSSRH.6-8.10
CCSSWHST.6-8.2f
Formats Included
- PDF
Pages
7 pages
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Description
Make the past come to life with this 4-part primary source investigation on the Mayflower Compact. Not only will your students analyze the primary source, but they will have fun doing so!
Students begin with an engaging See-Think-Wonder activity before tackling the actual document via a highlighting and annotating task. Next, students will get the real story behind the Mayflower Compact through a brief secondary source reading and Stop and Jot activity. Finally, students will create a newspaper headline and short article to demonstrate their learning before concluding with another look at the See-Think-Wonder visual.
A detailed teaching guide is included, as well as an answer key where applicable. Enjoy this wonderful activity that is packed with "Best Practices" activities!
Check out my other lessons from this era:
THE WHISKEY REBELLION: A role play & debate investigation!
The Great Seal of the United States - A Middle Grade Investigation
Crispus Attucks: Martyr or Menace? - Students investigate and decide!
Students begin with an engaging See-Think-Wonder activity before tackling the actual document via a highlighting and annotating task. Next, students will get the real story behind the Mayflower Compact through a brief secondary source reading and Stop and Jot activity. Finally, students will create a newspaper headline and short article to demonstrate their learning before concluding with another look at the See-Think-Wonder visual.
A detailed teaching guide is included, as well as an answer key where applicable. Enjoy this wonderful activity that is packed with "Best Practices" activities!
Check out my other lessons from this era:
THE WHISKEY REBELLION: A role play & debate investigation!
The Great Seal of the United States - A Middle Grade Investigation
Crispus Attucks: Martyr or Menace? - Students investigate and decide!
Total Pages
7 pages
Answer Key
Included
Teaching Duration
90 minutes
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Standards
to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).
CCSSRH.6-8.1
Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources.
CCSSRH.6-8.2
Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of the source distinct from prior knowledge or opinions.
CCSSRH.6-8.7
Integrate visual information (e.g., in charts, graphs, photographs, videos, or maps) with other information in print and digital texts.
CCSSRH.6-8.10
By the end of grade 8, read and comprehend history/social studies texts in the grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
CCSSWHST.6-8.2f
Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented.
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