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4th grade government dbqs
Checks and Balances DBQ or primary source activity
Checks and Balances Writing Assignment/ DBQDigital and Print versions includedChecks and Balances is an important part of every American government unit. This resource can be used two ways: have students just answer the questions or apply their knowledge to a writing piece. These activities could be used in class, with a partner, or even on assessments. They also would work well to provide extra support to students who are working improving their primary source understanding. It aligns with t
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4th - 8th
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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!)
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!)
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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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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Purposes of Government Activity (Google Compatible)
Create-A-State Introduction to Government Activity Is your class learning about global nations and the requirements of earning state recognition worldwide?Create-A-State Introduction to Government Activity allows students to create their own nation through a series of guided questions and topics. The activity explores the requirements of a state (population, territory, sovereignty, and government) while allowing students to creatively explore what it takes to create a new nation. This activity i
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Foundations of Government Unit Plan (Google Compatible)
Three Branches of Government Test-- LEAP PREP!
This test includes 5 sources and many document based questions to go along with them. There is also an extended response that includes a rubric with LEAP components. This source is great to get students ready for LEAP formatted tests! Use it as an assessment or as teaching guide.
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2nd - 5th
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IN Constitution Close Reading | Indiana Studies | Indiana History
In this assignment students will do a close reading of the preamble and selected sections of Articles 1 and 8 (freedoms and education). They will work on their close reading, paraphrasing and evaluating skills. Included is an end of the lesson assessment in the form of an exit ticket.This is aimed at high school classes, but could be adapted for 4th grade.Standards:IS.2.1 Explain the major purposes of Indiana’s Constitution as stated in the Preamble. IS.2.2 Describe individual rights, such as fr
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: Indiana Studies Complete Bundle
U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights Unit
U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights Unit - Distance LearningAll slideshows, DBQs, and assessments can be added to Google Classroom (or any other platform) and shared with students. You could even display the slideshows as you record yourself teaching. The interactive notebooks may need to be optional since parents would have to print off the pieces at home, but that's why I'll keep this and the other distance learning resources on sale! **********************************************************
Grades:
4th - 8th
Also included in: American Revolution, Constitution & Bill of Rights BUNDLE
War of 1812 DBQ
This resource includes document-based questions related to the War of 1812! There are a total of 7 different documents that students will analyze, plus an extended response question that ties together the lesson. This is an inquiry-based method to teaching about the War of 1812 that can also be used as an assessment! The documents also work well when used with stations. Answer key provided!Other great Social Studies resources: Shark Tank ProjectUnderground Railroad Mini-Unit
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4th - 10th
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Also included in: War of 1812 Unit Bundle!
FREE Constitution Primary Source Activity
This free Social Studies resource is an informational reading about the United States Constitution, plus a primary source analysis activity, created for middle grade students! This product is great for students studying American history or government and is also perfect for Constitution Day. In this activity, students will read a passage about the creation of the Constitution and then answer five questions about various excerpts from the primary source document. The resource helps students devel
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4th - 7th
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Road to the American Revolution Unit - DBQs and Slideshows!
Distance Learning Ready with Google! Looking for a complete unit to help students understand the events that led to the independence of the United States? This is it! My standards-based Road to the American Revolution unit contains everything you need to engage your students in critical thinking as they learn about the causes of the American Revolution. Students begin the unit with a short play about Robin Hood and then compare and contrast the legendary hero's motives and actions with the motiv
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4th - 8th
Also included in: American Revolution, Constitution & Bill of Rights BUNDLE
Underground Railroad Mini-Unit with DBQ's!
This is an engaging resource to teach students about the Underground Railroad!This resource includes students notes as an introduction. Students will then analyze a primary source document, which is a detailed interview with a former conductor on the Underground Railroad. There is a complete DBQ for students with four documents that they will analyze and a final extended response question. Lastly, there is a final reflection and quiz for assessments!Answer keys included!Other great Social Studie
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: American History DBQ Bundle
The Declaration of Independence is really a "Dear John" letter
In this lesson, students will read a "Dear John" in which Mary lists the reasons that she needs to break up with John. Using a graphic organizer, the students will analyze the various parts of the letter.
Students will then look at the preamble to the Declaration of Independence. Usually a similar graphic organizer they will analyze the various parts of the preamble to deepen their understanding of why the colonies felt they needed to "break up" with England.
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4th - 7th
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Civic Virtues: Government Unit with DBQ and IDM
Civics government unit slide deck with objectives, DBQ and IDM debate activity. Embedded games, videos, mini lessons.
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2nd - 5th
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Voting Rights in America DBQ - Printable and Google Ready!
United States History DBQ: Voting Rights in AmericaIn this DBQ, students will learn about the long journey to voter equality as they analyze primary sources and engage in rich discussions about voting rights with their classmates so they can answer the question: How Have Voting Rights Expanded Since the Founding of the United States of America? 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 questio
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4th - 8th
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ACE Template for argument writing and constructed response answers
ACE Template for argument writing and constructed response answers. Can be used easily as an exit ticket for any essential questions. A great way to get middle school and early high school students to build the habits necessary for strong argument writing.
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4th - 10th
Also included in: THE BEST INQUIRY RESEARCH AND ARGUMENT WRITING GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
The U.S. Constitution, Significant Excerpts
This eight page document consists of significant excerpts from the U.S. Constitution. The goal is for students to read the Constitution and examine it for meaning, focusing on the most critical elements.This is bundled with a "scavenger hunt" worksheet which requires students to look for specific information to fill in the blanks.
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: The U.S. Constitution-Scavenger Hunt!
Louisiana Symbols and Landmarks Assessment-- LEAP PREP!! 3.1.4, 3.1.5
This is a great assessment to get students ready for their big test! It includes labeling state/national landmarks & symbols, and has 3 sources followed by multiple choice questions and a constructed response--similar to tasks they'll see on LEAP. Aligns with standards 3.1.4-5
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2nd - 5th
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Google Form: 5 Sources exploring the nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson
This is a 5 part Google Form. It is set up as a quiz to allow ease of grading, but I will be completing this together with my students.Section 1 includes an infographic with general information about the Supreme Court and 7 multiple choice questions. Students will use the infographic to find the answers to these questions. This section builds general background knowledge and the court, its purpose, and the nomination process.Section 2 includes a nonfiction text from Time for Kids that provides g
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4th - 12th
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Three Branches of Government: Distance Learning DBQ
Check out this fun DBQ activity! Students solve a drag and drop mystery puzzle, then use the document to write a response showing what they know about the three levels of government. This is a Google Slides activity, and is great for distance learning, centers and independent work in reading or social studies.
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2nd - 8th
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DBQ: Key Concepts & Skills for Social Studies
Document-based questions teach students to think like historians! Students learn to analyze and interpret a variety of sources, make connections between sources, bring in their own outside knowledge, and communicate their findings. Incorporates ELA/literacy requirements into social studies!Gallopade’s Document-Based Questions series breaks down the DBQ process into smaller, scaffolded steps:1. First, students learn to analyze individual primary and secondary sources using guided text-based and p
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4th - 12th
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Levels of Government Assessment-- LEAP TEST PREP
Includes LEAP-like questions with sources, an extended task with sources and a writing with a LEAP-appropriate rubric. Great for test preparation.
Covers the local, state and national/federal government
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2nd - 4th
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Louisiana Antebellum Era/Louisiana Purchase Test
Item set matches Louisiana (LEAP) test format and standards.
*The standards that are covered are included at the top.
*The test is editable, as it is a word document.
*There are 4 sources, all secondary.
*There are multiple select, multiple choice, constructed response, and a "technology enhanced"
*There are 10 items total.
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3rd - 9th
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