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Common Core RI.7.10 dbqs
Thomas Paine Common Sense: Primary Source Activity | American History
Thomas Paine's Common Sense was a little pamphlet with big ideas! This primary source activity gives students a chance to read through and analyze the major paragraphs, or arguments, within his pamphlet while answering various questions. I created this mini-unit for my own classroom to help students understand this important document that shaped the course of Independence. You will find that this resource is challenging yet capable for all. Students are analyzing text from the 1700's which ca
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6th - 12th
Also included in:Â American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
CONSTITUTION SCAVENGER HUNT: Google Drive | Google Forms | Google Classroom
To better understand the basic information within the U.S. Constitution, students will browse through this primary source document and find the main ideas regarding the 7 Articles and 27 Amendments. Included are 17 questions about the articles and 27 questions about the amendments. All questions (except for one) will be answered with a number. This is a great way to introduce, study, or review the United States Constitution for your civics unit or for a Constitution Day activity. You may even
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5th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Civics & US Government Lesson, Activities, Simulations and More: The Bundle
"Muslim Contributions to Later Civilizations" - Article, Power Point, Assess
The Illustrated Article and Power Point explain the many achievements that make up the legacy of the medieval Islamic Civilization - in Mathematics, Astronomy, Medicine, Philosophy, Science, History, as well as, Art and Architecture. Activities and Common Core-Document-Based Question Assessments included. Primary Source: "The Book of Optics."Lesson includes: - 4-Page Illustrated Article- 36 Slide Power Point Presentation- Primary Source: from Ibn al-Haytham's "The Book of Optics" (scientific
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5th - 9th
A History of Rocket Flight
This article tells students about the history of rockets, from the Nazi V2 to the Space-x dragon. It also touches on the Apollo program, the space shuttle program, and the Russian program. It also touches on the technologies that have come from the space race and talks about the role of animals in space science. This product contains differentiated versions of the same reading. Each is ~1175 words. Level 1 has a Flesch-Kincaid reading ease score of 69.Level 2 has a Flesch-Kincaid reading ease
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5th - 9th
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Medieval Europe "Gargoyles" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessments
The illustrated Gargoyles Article and Power Point explain the origin of these enigmatic medieval structures. Students will be amazed to discover the dual purposes of these frightening "creatures." They will also be amazed at the etymology of the word itself and realize that they know more about the word than they think. Activities and Assessments included. Gargoyle Origin Story Slides and Notre Dame Fire Slides also included.Lesson includes: - 4-Page Illustrated Article - 54-Slide (Total) Powe
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5th - 9th
Slavery and Canada
An informational text on how the history of Slavery in Canada. This text examines the history of Black and Indigenous slavery in Canada. It looks at the jobs that slaves did and the conditions they lived in. It also covers the fight for abolition in Canada and the British Empire and the history of the Underground Railroad. The text attempts to center the experience marginalized groups and should help students relate history to the current period. This product contains differentiated versions of
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5th - 9th
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Unusual Sources of Food
An informational text on where our food might come from in the future. This article covers vertical farms and urban farming, plant based and lab grown meat, artificial selection and GMOs, and the potential of using insects as food. It offers details on hydroponics, growing food in the arctic, the challenges involved in growing cultured meat, the difference between artificial selection and genetic engineering, and the chances that we all end up eating tarantulas. This product contains differenti
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5th - 9th
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"Samurai and Bushido" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessments
The illustrated Article and Power Point define and detail the Samurai and the Code of Bushido by which they lived. Also, the legacy of both and the samurai's connection to Zen are clarified. Activities and Multiple Choice, as well as, Document-Based Question Assessments included.Lesson includes: - 3-Page Illustrated Article - 30-Slide Power Point Presentation- Multiple Choice / DBQ Assessment + Answer Key- Primary Source: "Hagakure" (The Book of the Samurai) - Common Core-Aligned DBQ Assessment
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5th - 9th
"Reformation - Protestantism Grows" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assess
The Reformation has begun! The 4-page Article and 44-slide Power Point trace the events that were put in motion by the calls for reform: the conflicts, the politics, the consequences, and the lines of division in both the religious and secular sectors - who gained and who lost. Activities and Assessments included.Lesson includes: - 4-Page Illustrated Article- 44-Slide Power Point Presentation - Multiple Choice / Document Based Question Assessment + Answer Key- Primary Source: from Henry
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5th - 9th
Different Types of Mining
This is an informational text with questions on the mineral extraction process. It starts with an overview of prospecting. The next section deals with five different types of mining: placer, in-situ, surface, underground, and underwater. There is also a text box on conflict minerals and a chart showing the top producers of certain minerals. This reading pairs well with my other reading on what happens after the mining is finished.This product contains differentiated versions of the same reading
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5th - 9th
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MS NGSS: Genetic Disorder DBQ "Mystery of Queen Victoria"
Objective: Students must analyze primary source evidence about Queen Victoria's descendants and answer questions to deduce the last component of non-Mendelien genetics, "sex-linked genetic disorders."Description: Quick but comprehensive DBQ to help encourage students to develop science skills that are necessary for taking the CAASP test and meeting NGSS standards. Teacher Tip: Preview= Page 1 of 2. I would preface this DBQ with a Youtube Video for the Trailer the TV series "Victoria" to catch s
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6th - 12th
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From Space Race to Space Junk
This article looks at the technology that humanity has launched into space. It starts with the space race and Sputnik 1 and Explorer 1. It looks at space stations from the Salyut to the ISS. It concludes by looking at the debris in space. There are also asides on what happens when a satellite re-enters the atmosphere and space debris.This product contains differentiated versions of the same reading. Level 1 has a Flesch-Kincaid reading ease score of 68.6 and a word count of 1062.Level 2 has a
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5th - 9th
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A History of Measurement
In this informational text students will learn about how different societies have measured mass, time, and length. The reading looks at the development of the metric system and the system of universal constants we use today by looking at the imperial system and the local systems that were used before that.There are 9 reading comprehension questions and 2 inference questions. Follow me for new readings, or message me if you need a reading on a specific topic.
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5th - 9th
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How the Solar System Impacts Us
In this informational text students will learn about how the tilt of the Earth, the Moon, Sun, and Meteors impact life on earth. The text explains the seasons, climate, the tides, the phases of the moon, eclipses, solar flares, the aurora, and meteor impacts. This product contains differentiated versions of the same reading. Level 1 has a Flesch-Kincaid reading ease score of 77.8 and a word count of 1198.Level 2 has a Flesch-Kincaid reading ease score of 80.3 and a word count of 1153.There ar
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2nd - 6th
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The Challenges of Living in the Arctic
This information text will help students understand how communities respond to the challenge and opportunity of living in extreme conditions. The reading touches broadly on the entire North, but focuses on Iqaluit, in Nunavut in Canada's Arctic. The first section is on the general challenges of the north, namely isolation and permafrost. The next sections are on Housing and food. It concludes by looking at the opportunities present in the arctic. There are questions based on comprehension, infer
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5th - 9th
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Trade and Trade Agreements
In this informational text students will learn about trade between people and between countries. It starts by discussing the theory of why people trade, then it looks at the history of trade. It concludes by looking at modern trade agreements. The text includes examples from trading cards and video games, looks at the silk road, colonial trade, and modern trade. It looks at NAFTA, the WTO, and the EU. This product contains differentiated versions of the same reading. Level 1 has a Flesch-Kincai
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5th - 9th
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Diplomats and Diplomacy
An informational text on how diplomacy works. Students will learn about the role of ambassadors and consuls. The paper covers how diplomats will help citizens abroad, promote their country and help with negotiation. It also covers the role of the UN ambassador. The paper is written as a briefing note to the new leader of a fictional country called A-Ryl-Plass (A real place)This product contains differentiated versions of the same reading. Level 1 has a Flesch-Kincaid reading ease score of 62.2
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5th - 9th
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Non-Fiction Character Wheel
The Non-Fiction Character Wheel is a graphic organizer that can be used in the analysis of any non-fiction character (including historical figures, biography studies, leaders, etc.) Using the graphic organizer, students will develop the ability to analyze a non-fiction character’s personality through their relationships, conflicts, achievements, actions, perceptions, and quotes. Additionally, students will practice citing evidence from the text to support analysis and to infer internal character
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Epic of Sudiata: The Lion King of Mali
In this lesson, students will use the "close-reading" proces to analyze "The Epic of Sundiata" This is a creation story about the beginnings of the Mali Empire. It is also the basis for Disney movies "The Lion King". It can also be use to compare the movie to the primary source document.
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7th - 10th
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What did Lincoln really think about slavery? A primary source set
Did Abraham Lincoln really go to war with the confederate states to end slavery, or were there other factors that complicated his motives? Was he an abolitionist on moral or practical grounds? Was he a total hypocrite?Your students will love debating Lincoln's true motives!With this primary source set, your middle school (grades 6, 7, and 8) students can explore these historical tensions through an exploration of primary sources. All primary sources in this file are adapted and excerpted to sup
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â US History Primary Sources for Middle Schoolers
Sources of Greenhouse Gasses
This is an informational text on where greenhouse gasses come from. This text explores the world sector by sector and includes power generation, transport, agriculture, and cement. It concludes by looking at the Paris agreement and current trends. It includes details on coal power plants, fuel efficiency standards, and cows. This product contains differentiated versions of the same reading. Level 1 has a Flesch-Kincaid reading ease score of 64.1 and a word count of 1050.Level 2 has a Flesch-Ki
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5th - 9th
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Consumerism (2-week Unit)
Includes high level questions, vocabulary lists, vocabulary quizzes (standard and modified for EC), and/or comprehension tests for two articles, a video, and a short story. I often do this unit before the holidays so students have a context for it.
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6th - 9th
The History of Electricity
In this informational text students will learn about how people have made electricity. The text covers electrostatic machines, batteries, solar power, and power plants. This product contains differentiated versions of the same reading. Level 1 has a Flesch-Kincaid reading ease score of 60.9 and a word count of 856.Level 2 has a Flesch-Kincaid reading ease score of 63.9 and a word count of 793.There are 6 reading comprehension questions and 2 inference questions. Follow me for new readings, or
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4th - 8th
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Types of Society and Government
In this informational text students will learn three different types of society and government and how they relate to our system of representative democracy. Students will look at hunter/gatherer societies, feudal societies, and early democracies. The text concludes by looking at what changes to lead to a new type of society.This product contains differentiated versions of the same reading. Level 1 has a Flesch-Kincaid reading ease score of 66.5 and a word count of 1151.Level 2 has a Flesch-Ki
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4th - 8th
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