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4th grade social studies dbqs for Google Apps
U.S. & World History Growing Bundle - Bellringers MEGA-PACK! 550+ Bell Ringers!
Are you looking for an easy way to save time and build rich discussions? As history teachers, we don’t have a lot of extra time. These amazing bell ringers have been designed to help you start class with success. They are easy to use and easy to grade! These warm ups align with your U.S. and World History Curriculum. The benefits of organizing by content unit are that it leads to rich discussions about topics you have taught, or will teach in your unit. Give your students an opportunity to imp
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4th - 12th
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Road to the American Revolution DBQ Document-Based Questions
American RevolutionDocument-Based Questions (DBQs) are a great way to expose students to primary sources as well as to make them think about an event in history and respond to it. This unit can be used in a few ways. You can project the full-page images on my board so that we can discuss them, and then the students answer the DBQ in their notebooks. I have also included the DBQs in printable format so that your students can answer on paper and digital Google Forms that you can send electronicall
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4th - 6th
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World History Bell Ringer Journal and Digital Version Bundle - 300 Bell Ringers
Are you looking for an easy way to save time and build rich discussions? As history teachers, we don’t have a lot of extra time. These amazing bell ringers have been designed to help you start class with success. They are easy to use and easy to grade! These warm ups align with your World History Curriculum. The benefits of organizing by content unit are that it leads to rich discussions about topics you have taught, or will teach in your unit. Give your students an opportunity to improve thei
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4th - 12th
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DBQ and CER Writing | Digital and Print
CER writing and DBQ Essays Use these guides to help support students every step of the way. Digital and Print EDITABLE Includes: -- Digtial Interactive Writing Guide -- Digtial CER Graphic Organizer & Writing template (Edit/Print version included) -- Digital DBQ Essay Outline (Edit/Print version included)Edit and Print -- CER and DBQ Class Posters-- CER and DBQ handheld student guides -- DBQ Essay Outline & Rubric -- CER outline & Response template
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4th - 12th
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Causes of the French and Indian War DBQ - Printable and Google Ready!
What Was the Primary Cause of the French and Indian War?In this 10-page DBQ, students will analyze 6 sources and answer questions to help them come to their own conclusion about the causes of the French and Indian War. A step-by-step guide to teaching with DBQs (An additional 3 pages of content!) will help teachers who are new to this shift in social studies as well as provide a new spin on the process for those who are experienced! With this download, you will receive:a. Teacher's guide to DBQ
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4th - 10th
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Also included in: Early U.S. History DBQ Bundle (Set of 12 DBQs!)
Civil War Letter Worksheet: Battles and Soldiers Reading Analysis Activity
This Civil War Primary Source Letter Worksheet features an amazing, moving letter from Union officer Sullivan Ballou was written a week before he died at the Battle of Bull Run. It was famously featured in Ken Burns' documentary on the Civil War as an eloquent and touching ode to American values and the bonds of family.After reading a slightly shortened version of the letter, students complete a set of analysis questions for which an answer key is included. Finally, students compose their own le
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4th - 10th
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Also included in: Civil War Battles and Events 1-Day Lesson Plan Bundle
Native Americans DBQ Document-Based Questions
Native AmericansDocument-Based Questions (DBQs) are a great way to expose students to primary sources as well as to make them think about an event in history and respond to it. This unit can be used in a few ways. You can project the full-page images on my board so that we can discuss them, and then the students answer the DBQ in their notebooks. I have also included the DBQs in printable format so that your students can answer on paper and digital Google Forms that you can send electronically.
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3rd - 6th
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Effects of the French and Indian War DBQ - Printable and Google Ready!
How Did the French and Indian War "Make America?"In this 10-page DBQ, students will learn how the colonists’ participation in the French and Indian War led to American independence as they analyze sources and engage in rich discussions. When they have finished their analyses, there is a graphic organizer to help them organize their thoughts and prepare to write a response to the question. A step-by-step guide to teaching with DBQs (An additional 3 pages of content!) will help teachers who are ne
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Early U.S. History DBQ Bundle (Set of 12 DBQs!)
The Thirteen Colonies DBQ: Geography and Economy - Printable and Google Ready!
How Did the Geography of the Thirteen Colonies Impact the Economy of Each Region? In this DBQ, students will read background information, analyze seven sources, answer a total of 21 questions, and come to the conclusion that the geography of the thirteen colonies was responsible for the types of resources the colonists were able to sell or use to manufacture products. By the end of the DBQ, students will see the land and its natural resources from the standpoint of a 17th century colonist and ex
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Early U.S. History DBQ Bundle (Set of 12 DBQs!)
North American Regions DBQ - Printable and Google Ready!
North American Regions DBQ: How Did Geographic Features of the Regions Impact Indigenous People of North America?In this DBQ, students will learn about how the indigenous people of North America depended on what was available in the regions in which they lived. Through their analyses, they will come to a general understanding of the geography of North America while making the connection between the land and how it affects people. When they have finished their analyses, there is a graphic organiz
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Early U.S. History DBQ Bundle (Set of 12 DBQs!)
Exploration of the Americas DBQ - Printable and Google Ready!
Why Were the Europeans Determined to Explore the Americas Despite the Many Challenges They Faced in the 15th Century? In this 9-page DBQ, students will examine 5 primary and secondary sources before writing a response to this question!Students will learn about the motives and challenges of early European explorers. Although their objective is to explain challenges and motivations, students will also learn about the Silk Road and Christopher Columbus. When they have finished their analyses, there
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Early U.S. History DBQ Bundle (Set of 12 DBQs!)
Causes of the American Revolution DBQ - Printable and Google Ready!
United States History DBQ: Causes of the American Revolution In this DBQ, students will learn about the events that led to the writing of the Declaration of Independence as they analyze eight sources and engage in rich discussions. When they have finished their analyses, there is a graphic organizer to help them organize their thoughts and prepare to write a response to the question. A step-by-step guide to teaching with DBQs will help those who are new to this shift in social studies as well as
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Early U.S. History DBQ Bundle (Set of 12 DBQs!)
Comparing Jamestown and Plymouth DBQ - Printable and Google Ready!
How Were the Colonies of Jamestown and Plymouth Similar and Different? In this 11-page DBQ, students will examine 8 sources before writing a response to this question. Students will learn about the origins, struggles, and successes of Jamestown and Plymouth colonies as they read through the sources, make connections, and draw conclusions. When they have finished their analyses, there is a graphic organizer to help students organize their thoughts and prepare to write a response to the question.
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Early U.S. History DBQ Bundle (Set of 12 DBQs!)
Characteristics of a Civilization DBQ - Printable and Google Ready!
What Does it Mean to be Civilized? In this 9-page DBQ, students will examine 6 primary and secondary sources before writing a response to this question. As a bonus for this DBQ, I have included interactive notebook pieces to help students organize information about the characteristics of a civilization.Students will learn a little about early American civilizations and create a working definition of the term civilization. When they have finished their analyses, there is a graphic organizer to h
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Early U.S. History DBQ Bundle (Set of 12 DBQs!)
Impact of Westward Expansion DBQ - Printable and Google Ready!
What Were the Effects of Westward Expansion? In this 7-page DBQ, students will examine 6 primary and secondary sources before writing a response to this question.Through a close examination of the sources, students will learn how Westward Expansion impacted indigenous populations as well as the environment. When they have finished their analyses, there is a graphic organizer to help students organize their thoughts and prepare to write a response to the question. A step-by-step guide to teaching
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4th - 10th
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Impact of European Exploration in the Americas DBQ - Printable and Google Ready!
How Did European Exploration of the Americas Impact Indigenous Populations? In this 8-page DBQ, students will analyze 5 sources and engage in rich discussion about what happened in the century following Columbus' arrival in the New World so they can answer this question! Included with this DBQ is an implementation guide for teachers and scaffolding questions for students. Everything in the DBQ leads students to a graphic organizer meant to help them prepare for writing an extended response. With
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Early U.S. History DBQ Bundle (Set of 12 DBQs!)
U.S. History 8th Grade Warm-Ups
These are questions that can be used for warm-ups, writing prompts, or exit tickets. The questions are divided into 11 Units. The activities include: open-ended questions, writing prompts, image analysis, political cartoon analysis, and multiple choice questions.TEKS, notes, and answers to multiple choice questions are located in the speaker notes section on each slide.
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4th - 8th
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Analyzing Primary and Secondary Sources BUNDLE
Analyzing Primary and Secondary Sources BUNDLEAnalyzing Primary and Secondary SourcesAn Introduction to Primary & Secondary Sources: Political Cartoons, Scaffolding Questions, Constructed-Response Questions, and more!Hardcopy and Google Drive Resource IncludedThis series of activities and examples introduces primary and secondary sources to your students!Included in this resource:• Analyzing Primary & Secondary Sources Cover page• Analyzing Primary & Secondary Sources Cover page for
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4th - 8th
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Fur Trade and Early Settlement of North America DBQ - Printable and Google Ready
Why Was Cooperation Essential for the North American Fur Trade? In this 10-page DBQ, students will examine 7 sources before writing a response to this question!Students will learn about the early interactions among fur trappers and Native Americans in North America and how the fur trade led to further exploration and eventually colonization. When they have finished their analyses, there is a graphic organizer to help students organize their thoughts and prepare to write a response to the questio
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4th - 8th
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Boston Massacre Perspectives
⭐️SAVE BIG WITH A BUNDLE! This resource is bundled with other American Revolution lessons here.*This resource is digital resource to be used in conjunction with Google Drive.This resource is 100% editable. The lesson is on Google Slides.In this engaging lesson, students analyze various perspectives on the Boston Massacre. Students start by comparing two popular images of the event, then pick from four perspectives. Which story matches with the images? Terms of Use: This product is to be used by
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4th - 9th
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Also included in: American Revolution Bundle
Effects of the American Revolution DBQ - Printable and Google Ready!
Effects of the American Revolution DBQThe American colonists fought hard for their independence, but what were the effects of the revolution? In this DBQ, students will examine sources that will lead them to several conclusions about the effects of the American Revolution and the next steps for the new nation. Included with this DBQ is an implementation guide for teachers and scaffolding questions for students. Everything in the DBQ leads students to a graphic organizer meant to help them prepa
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4th - 8th
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American Immigration DBQ - Printable and Google Ready!
What Contributed to an Increase in Immigration to the United States in the Late 19th and Early 20th Century? In this 8-page DBQ, students will examine 5 sources before writing a response to this question!Students will learn about the technological advances and economic opportunities in the United States as well as some of the difficulties in other nations that led to a spike in immigration in the late 19th century and early 20th century. When they have finished their analyses, there is a graph
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4th - 10th
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Analyzing Primary and Secondary Sources DISTANCE LEARNING
Analyzing Primary and Secondary SourcesAn Introduction to Primary & Secondary Sources: Political Cartoons, Scaffolding Questions, Constructed-Response Questions, and more!FOR GOOGLE CLASSROOM DISTANCE LEARNINGThis series of activities and examples introduces primary and secondary sources to your students!Included in this resource:• Analyzing Primary & Secondary Sources Cover page• Analyzing Primary & Secondary Sources Cover page for students• What is a document? Explanation page• Pro
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Back to School Activities BUNDLE DISTANCE LEARNING
Civil Rights Movement DBQ - Printable and Google Ready!
United States History DBQ: The Civil Rights MovementIn this DBQ, students will learn about peaceful strategies used during the Civil Rights Movement as they analyze primary sources and engage in rich discussions about citizenship with their classmates so they can answer the question: How Can Citizens Peacefully Change a Nation? When they have finished their analyses, there is a graphic organizer to help them organize their thoughts and prepare to write a response to the question. A step-by-step
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3rd - 8th
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