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Preview of Pompeii Destruction Ancient Rome Activity CSI Mystery of History Analysis

Pompeii Destruction Ancient Rome Activity CSI Mystery of History Analysis

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Learning Pyramid
Make learning about the destruction of the Roman city of Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius engaging and educational with this investigation activity! Your students will learn about the disaster of Pompeii through a crime scene investigation case file activity that encourages historical and creative thinking, and incorporates primary source testimony from Pliny the Younger. Perfect for lessons on ancient civilizations and world history, this resource makes Ancient Rome come to life!A visually engaging cas
Preview of Julius Caesar Ancient Rome Activity CSI Mystery of History Analysis

Julius Caesar Ancient Rome Activity CSI Mystery of History Analysis

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Learning Pyramid
Your students will try to crack the mystery of Julius Caesar's assassination with this engaging investigation activity for lessons about ancient Rome, the transition from Roman Republic to Empire, and ancient civilizations! Students will learn about the rise of Julius Caesar and his early demise, one of history's most significant events, through a crime scene investigation case file activity that encourages historical thinking and makes social studies fun!A visually engaging case file with compr
Preview of Fall of Rome Ancient Roman Empire Activity CSI Mystery of History Analysis

Fall of Rome Ancient Roman Empire Activity CSI Mystery of History Analysis

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Learning Pyramid
What caused the fall of the Roman Empire? Your students will explore leading theories, maps, and primary sources with this engaging investigation activity for lessons about ancient Rome! Students will learn about the division of the Roman Empire, its decline, and ultimate fall through a crime scene investigation case file activity that encourages historical thinking and makes social studies fun!A visually engaging case file with comprehensive background readings on the rise of Rome, the transiti
Preview of Amelia Earhart Disappearance Activity CSI Mystery of Women's History Analysis

Amelia Earhart Disappearance Activity CSI Mystery of Women's History Analysis

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Learning Pyramid
Make learning about Amelia Earhart, a high flying figure in Women's history and a STEM role model, engaging and educational with this investigation activity! Your students will try to crack the mystery of Amelia Earhart's tragic disappearance through a crime scene investigation case file activity that encourages historical and creative thinking. This resource makes history come to life!A visually engaging case file with comprehensive background readings on Amelia Earhart, her final flight, and
Preview of Titanic Disaster Activity CSI Mystery of History Analysis

Titanic Disaster Activity CSI Mystery of History Analysis

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Learning Pyramid
Teaching the Titanic? Your students will explore primary sources, non-fiction text, and leading theories about the Titanic disaster with this engaging crime scene investigation activity that encourages historical thinking!A visually engaging case file is provided with comprehensive background readings on the Titanic and its construction, passengers, discovery, and impact. Leading theories about the cause of the disaster are provided. Student detectives will encounter non-fiction background infor
Preview of Lewis and Clark Louisiana Purchase Sacagawea Activity CSI Mystery of History

Lewis and Clark Louisiana Purchase Sacagawea Activity CSI Mystery of History

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Learning Pyramid
Explore the Lewis and Clark Expedition, the contributions of Sacagawea, and Thomas Jefferson's Louisiana Purchase with this engaging investigation activity! This activity is perfect for lessons on American history and westward expansion, and encourages inquiry and historical thinking!A visually engaging case file is provided with comprehensive background readings on the Lewis and Clark Expedition, the contributions of Sacagawea, and Thomas Jefferson's Louisiana Purchase. Student detectives will
Preview of Trojan War Ancient Greece Activity Iliad Homer CSI Mystery of History Analysis

Trojan War Ancient Greece Activity Iliad Homer CSI Mystery of History Analysis

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Learning Pyramid
Did the Trojan War really happen? Was there truth behind Homer's Iliad? Your students will explore leading theories with this engaging investigation activity for lessons about Greece, the Iliad, and the ancient world! Students will learn about the Trojan War, Mycenean Greece, Homer, the Iliad, and more through a crime scene investigation case file activity that encourages historical thinking and makes social studies fun!A visually engaging case file with comprehensive background readings on the
Preview of Edgar Allan Poe Activity CSI Mystery of Literary History Analysis

Edgar Allan Poe Activity CSI Mystery of Literary History Analysis

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Learning Pyramid
Explore Edgar Allan Poe's greatest mystery: his own death! Your students will explore primary sources, non-fiction text, and leading theories about Poe's early death with this engaging crime scene investigation activity that encourages original thinking!A visually engaging case file is provided with comprehensive background readings on Edgar Allan Poe's life and literary accomplishments, and the events and circumstances leading up to his death. Leading theories about Poe's death are provided. St
Preview of Atlantis Ancient Greece Plato Activity CSI Mystery of History Analysis

Atlantis Ancient Greece Plato Activity CSI Mystery of History Analysis

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Learning Pyramid
Was Atlantis real? Where could it have been located? Your students will explore leading theories with this engaging investigation activity for lessons about Greece, Plato, and the ancient world! Students will learn about Plato's description of Atlantis and whether there is historical truth to his account through a crime scene investigation case file activity that encourages historical thinking and makes social studies fun!A visually engaging case file with comprehensive background readings on Pl
Preview of Agricultural Neolithic Revolution Early Human Activity CSI Mystery of Prehistory

Agricultural Neolithic Revolution Early Human Activity CSI Mystery of Prehistory

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Learning Pyramid
Learn about the Agricultural or Neolithic Revolution! Perfect for lessons on early humans, ancient Mesopotamia, and prehistory, this investigation activity makes learning about the Agricultural Revolution fun and engaging! Your students will analyze theories about the impacts of the Agricultural Revolution through a case file activity that encourages historical and creative thinking. A visually engaging case file with comprehensive background readings on the Agricultural or Neolithic Revolution
Preview of Oregon Trail Activity Westward Expansion Manifest Destiny CSI Mystery of History

Oregon Trail Activity Westward Expansion Manifest Destiny CSI Mystery of History

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Learning Pyramid
Investigate the Oregon Trail and learn about America's westward expansion and the concept of Manifest Destiny with this engaging activity! Your students will explore primary sources and background information on the Oregon Trail, and learn what life was like for the pioneers who traveled on it. This activity encourages inquiry and historical thinking, and makes history come to life!A visually engaging case file is provided with comprehensive background readings on the Oregon Trail, and its origi
Preview of Ancient Mesopotamia Hanging Gardens of Babylon Activity CSI Mystery of History

Ancient Mesopotamia Hanging Gardens of Babylon Activity CSI Mystery of History

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Learning Pyramid
Make learning about ancient Mesopotamia and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon engaging and educational with this investigation activity! Your students will analyze theories about the mysterious Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, Nebuchadnezzar II, and more through a case file activity that encourages historical and creative thinking. Perfect for lessons on ancient Mesopotamia, ancient civilizations, and world history, this resource makes history come to life!A visua
Preview of Westward Expansion Manifest Destiny Activity US History CSI Mystery Bundle

Westward Expansion Manifest Destiny Activity US History CSI Mystery Bundle

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Learning Pyramid
Explore the California Gold Rush, Oregon Trail, and Lewis and Clark Expedition with this this bundle of investigation activities! Make learning about American westward expansion and the concept of Manifest Destiny fun and engaging. Your students will explore investigation case file activities with visuals and primary sources that encourage historical and creative thinking. Perfect for lessons on westward expansion, American history, and more, this resource bundle makes history come to life!This
Preview of Ancient Rome Activity CSI Mystery Bundle | Roman Empire Pompeii Caesar

Ancient Rome Activity CSI Mystery Bundle | Roman Empire Pompeii Caesar

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Learning Pyramid
Make learning about ancient Rome engaging and educational with this bundle of investigation activities! Your students will try to crack the great mysteries of ancient Rome through investigation case file activities that encourage historical and creative thinking. Perfect for lessons on the Roman Empire, ancient civilizations, and world history, this resource makes history come to life!This bundle includes mystery of history activities featuring:The Destruction of Pompeii: Students will learn abo
Preview of California Gold Rush Activity Westward Expansion CSI Mystery of History Analysis

California Gold Rush Activity Westward Expansion CSI Mystery of History Analysis

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Learning Pyramid
Investigate the California Gold Rush and learn about America's westward expansion with this engaging activity! Your students will explore primary sources and background information on the California Gold Rush, and what life was like for the 49er prospectors and pioneers. This investigation activity encourages inquiry and historical thinking, and makes history come to life!A visually engaging case file is provided with comprehensive background readings on the California Gold Rush, and its origins
Preview of First Thanksgiving Plymouth Mayflower Wampanoag Activity CSI Mystery of History

First Thanksgiving Plymouth Mayflower Wampanoag Activity CSI Mystery of History

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Learning Pyramid
Learn about the first Thanksgiving, the Pilgrims and Mayflower Voyage, the Plymouth Colony, and the Wampanoag Native Americans! Your students will explore theories about the history of the first Thanksgiving with this engaging crime scene investigation activity that encourages critical thinking!A visually engaging case file is provided with comprehensive background readings on the history of Thanksgiving, the Plymouth Colony, and more. Students will then consider the historical evidence for the
Preview of Invention of Writing Cuneiform Mesopotamia CSI Mystery of History Analysis

Invention of Writing Cuneiform Mesopotamia CSI Mystery of History Analysis

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Learning Pyramid
Learn about cuneiform and the invention of writing in ancient Mesopotamia, along with hieroglyphics and other ancient writing systems! Perfect for lessons on ancient Mesopotamia and prehistory, this investigation activity makes learning about the invention of writing fun and engaging! Your students will analyze theories about the impacts of the invention of writing through a case file activity that encourages historical and creative thinking. A visually engaging case file with comprehensive back
Preview of Ziggurats of Ancient Mesopotamia Sumer Activity CSI Mystery of History Analysis

Ziggurats of Ancient Mesopotamia Sumer Activity CSI Mystery of History Analysis

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Learning Pyramid
Make learning about ancient Mesopotamia, Sumer, and the ziggurats engaging and educational with this investigation activity! Your students will analyze theories about the creation of the ziggurats by civilizations in the fertile crescent of ancient Mesopotamia through a case file activity that encourages historical and creative thinking. Perfect for lessons on ancient Mesopotamia, ancient civilizations, and world history, this resource makes history come to life!A visually engaging case file wit
Preview of French and Indian War Activity 13 Colonies CSI Mystery of History Analysis

French and Indian War Activity 13 Colonies CSI Mystery of History Analysis

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Learning Pyramid
Learn about the causes of the French and Indian War, and its impacts on the road to the American Revolution with this engaging crime scene investigation activity that encourages critical thinking!A visually engaging case file is provided with comprehensive background readings on the history of the French and Indian War, Native American alliances and impacts, the Albany Plan of Union, and more. Students will learn about the differences in French and British colonial management, and their relation
Preview of Halloween Origins and History Activity CSI Mystery of History Analysis

Halloween Origins and History Activity CSI Mystery of History Analysis

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Learning Pyramid
Explore the mysterious origins of Halloween, Halloween history, and related traditions like Día de Muertos and Samhain! Your students will explore leading theories about the origins of Halloween with this engaging crime scene investigation activity that encourages original thinking!A visually engaging case file is provided with comprehensive background readings on the history of Halloween, along with Día de Muertos. Leading theories about the origins of the Halloween are provided, spanning from
Preview of Benedict Arnold American Revolution Activity CSI Mystery of History Analysis

Benedict Arnold American Revolution Activity CSI Mystery of History Analysis

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Learning Pyramid
Investigate the Revolutionary War's most notorious crime: the betrayal and spying of Benedict Arnold! Your students will learn about the road to the American Revolution through the perspective of Benedict Arnold, and explore the motives for his treasonous betrayal in this engaging crime scene investigation activity. A visually engaging case file is provided on Benedict Arnold's life and military accomplishments, and the events and circumstances leading up to his betrayal. Leading theories about
Preview of School Dress Code: An Evidence-Based Argumentative Writing Unit - Google Drive

School Dress Code: An Evidence-Based Argumentative Writing Unit - Google Drive

This argumentative writing unit focuses on utilizing a popular and controversial topic, school dress codes, to spark informal dialogue and debate as well as claim/counterclaim development and evidence-based writing through article and video study. Examining students’ school dress code experiences, students are given many opportunities throughout this unit to discuss their positions with peers. These conversations and informal writings combined with an analysis of the differing viewpoints present
Preview of PERSUASIVE WRITING SET BUNDLE! Argument Writing Assessment Sets for Grades 6-9

PERSUASIVE WRITING SET BUNDLE! Argument Writing Assessment Sets for Grades 6-9

This bundle includes every text set currently sold in my store. Even better, you will have access to future text sets that are added at no additional cost to you. Let me know if you have any questions!Six great argumentative text sets in one great discounted bundle! With an emphasis on preparing students for state testing and writing assessment tests, all of these argumentative text sets provide (PDF) multiple realistic sources (4-5 each) with a prompt formatted to be much like what your studen
Preview of CER to DBQ Essay Writing Posters and Outline

CER to DBQ Essay Writing Posters and Outline

These simple essay writing posters create visual definitions of the C.E.R. and D.B.Q. writing process. With the writing process building at each grade level and step, these posters will simplify the writing process and allow for easier writing transitions throughout each step of the process. Please click the green PREVIEW button for a closer look at everything that's included.This file includes: 1 Outline of the Writing Process 18 Google Slides Posters of definitions (for both C.E.R. & D.B.
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