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5th grade specialty dbqs
The Sinking of the Lusitania: Solve the WWI Mystery w Primary Source Analysis!
Perhaps one of the most important events of World War One, the sinking of the Lusitania has fascinated kids and adults for years. Use this mystery to harness that fascination and engage students in an inquiry-based mission that they will remember all year long!In this mystery, students are posed with an engaging scenario - they are CIA Agents that must piece together once and for all how and why the Lusitania sank. They are presented with a variety of "exhibits," all cleverly designed to engage
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5th - 12th
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Also included in:Â GROWING WWI BUNDLE: Higher Order Thinking WWI Activities (SS5H2)
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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Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy Sources Project Bundle
Two dynamic renewable and nonrenewable energy sources projects. Student will apply research skills to learn about renewable and nonrenewable energy sources and then apply their knowledge to help a fictional community decide which two energy sources are best for their town. These projects put students in charge of their learning and keep them motivated with real life scenarios while improving their critical thinking, persuasive writing, and public speaking skills, and research skills. Minimal p
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5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
Historical Thinking Skills Activities
Historical thinking is a key skill for students to utilize when examining primary and secondary sources. In order for students to fully understand a source, they must examine it in-depth. These activities are designed to strengthen student's understanding of historical sources. They can be used with any type of historical document.
The Historical Thinking Skills Activities includes:
***Teacher Resources***
1. What is Historical Thinking (A letter for the teacher)
2. Think and Link – the step
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5th - 8th
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Slavery in the Southern Colonies: A Socratic Seminar
Looking for a higher order thinking activity? Need a way to close out a unit on the Southern Colonies? Do you want to do a Socratic Seminar with your students? Students will evaluate three primary source documents to answer document-based questions. Students will engage in higher-level thinking and improve listening and speaking skills during this common-core supported activity. This activity is appropriate for 5th-7th graders and meets the Common Core Standards for Speaking and Listening.
If
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5th - 8th
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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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DBQ: Life of a Japanese-American Child Living in an Internment Camp during WW2)
Using PRIMARY Sources in the Classroom. A DBQ activity uses primary sources. Sources can include diaries,posters, music, news articles from the time, anything written by those who participated in or witnessed an event in history. Students review the given documents and use many cognitive skills in processing what they see and read. After gathering information using the documents, students develop an essay answering a question. The topic of this Primary Source(DBQ )is Life of a Japanese-American
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5th - 8th
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East Asian Religions Unit: Confucianism, Buddhism, Taoism, and Shintoism
Your students will practice reading, evidence based writing, and critical thinking skills in this complete East Asian Religion Unit (all common core aligned!)Start the unit with a one-class stations activity that introduce the students to the basics of each religions. Delve deeper into each topic with a complete reading, close reading worksheet, a visual organizer, and a document based question worksheet! The document based questions are a great way to check their knowledge and encourage cross-c
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5th - 9th
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Shintoism: Lesson Plan
Engage your students with East Asian religions in a meaningful way with a reading, close reading worksheet, graphic organizer, and DBQ on Shintoism!The Shintoism lesson plan is a complete lesson on the basic beliefs of Shintoism. Students are given a reading with close reading worksheet to ensure they comprehend the text. Then use a graphic organizer pull out the key vocabulary and ideas in the text. Next, students are given secondary source material with words that allows them to answer quest
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5th - 8th
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Step by Step Guide to Writing DBQ Essays- DBQ Writing Guide
The "Step by Step Guide to Writing DBQ Essays" walks students through how to develop a strong and effective Document Based Question essay for your middle school and high school social studies students. The first few pages of these DBQ worksheets offer suggestions on how to set up their pre-write/planning page, while the latter provides support for writing an introduction, body and concluding paragraphs. The guide also includes helpful information about common mistakes, a sample student-friendl
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Data Binder Cover Sheets
Here are a few adorable binder covers for your kiddos to add to their data binders!
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1st - 5th
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30 Days of Learning and Good Deeds (English and Arabic Edition) Ramadan
Unlock a transformative journey for your young ones with this indispensable Muslim book, designed to make every day a celebration of learning and good deeds. Tailored for kids aged 4-12, but suitable for anyone keen on exploring Islam in a straightforward manner, this book is a beacon of knowledge and virtue.Key Features:Daily Good Deeds: Encourage your child to become a positive force in the world through realistic, everyday examples. From helping with chores to extending a hand to a neighbor,
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4th - 12th
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Titanic Webquest with DBQ Style Essay
In this resource you will find a ‘web’quest based on the sinking of the Titanic. This quest is meant to help prepare students to write a DBQ essay where they have to cite evidence from artifacts or documents. Students are asked to determine if the sinking of the Titanic was caused by human error, a curse or both. The quest is on one webpage with links. Several articles have been put in a .pdf format to eliminate distractions from ads and make it easier to read. A current event is also tied in w
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5th - 9th
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Small Group/Socratic Seminar/Blended Learning Discussion/Question Stems
Planning for small group instruction in a secondary classroom can be a bit of a challenge. There aren't a lot of resources out there for that purpose. Therefore, I created this resource to help me with my TX History small group discussions!
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4th - 12th
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Elementary ELA Annotation Informational Text Marking AVID Strategy Printables
Enhance Reading Comprehension with our Informational Text Marking Handout! Empower your students to excel in reading comprehension with our engaging and effective Informational Text Marking Handout! This must-have resource is designed to boost student understanding through strategic text annotation right at their desks. Your students will love this!This handout is a game changer for educators seeking to improve literacy skills. By providing a structured approach to text annotation, students lea
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2nd - 8th
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Flipchart teaching and practicing short answer and extended response
This 41 slide flipchart was designed for use through activinspire and is designed to cover between 2 and 3 weeks worth of primary writing instruction. Each slide includes the objective. The flipchart teaches how to answer common core questions that require short answer and extended response questions. The majority of the flipchart is focused on extended response questions.
Initially students are taught the strategy of TTQA - Turn That Question Around and question parts. Students are then
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Taoism Lesson Plan: Reading, DBQ, Worksheet, Quiz
Working on East Asian Religions but are struggling to find student friendly sources? That's why I created a complete lesson on Taoism for the Middle School grade. Students will receive a reading that describes the history, major beliefs and its influence today. Students will utilize the Close Reading Worksheet to pull out key facts from the reading as well as utilize critical thinking skills. Students will be able to use the graphic organizer to pull out the main practices of the religion. Last
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5th - 9th
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The White House is On Fire - War of 1812 (Teaching Literacy Through History)
In 1814, the British set fire to the White House. The tale of Dolley Madison rescuing the Gilbert Stuart portrait of George Washington is well-known because she wrote an account of it herself. Paul Jennings, a slave at Madison’s Montpelier plantation, also wrote a firsthand account. This lesson provides an opportunity for students to compare/contrast the two accounts and answer the essential questions of "What happens when there are two contradictory eye-witness accounts of the same historica
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4th - 7th
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Black History: Heros of the Underground Railroad CC Performance Task
Prepare students for common core testing with this seasonal performance task during Black History month. There are five lessons with an argumentative writing opportunity as a culminating activity. A Core Rigor argumentative writing organizer is provided.
Lesson 1: Underground Railroad Video
The prescribed video is no longer available. I recommend YouTube's "On
Freedom's Path, The Slaves of the Underground Railroad" by Gabriel
Martin Escobar: ww
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3rd - 8th
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Pajama Day Comprehensive Nonfiction Reading Passage and Interactive Quiz
Elevate your National Pajama Day celebrations with our comprehensive reading comprehension resource! Dive into the cozy world of pajamas with our vibrant 2-page reading passage, available in both color and printer-friendly black and white versions. Explore the origins, significance, and traditions surrounding this beloved holiday.Designed for educators and homeschoolers alike, this pack includes 5 thought-provoking questions to stimulate critical thinking and discussion among students. With our
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3rd - 6th
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National Poetry Month Comprehensive Nonfiction Reading Passage, Interactive Quiz
Welcome to our National Poetry Month Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Bundle! Celebrate the beauty of poetry and engage your students with this comprehensive resource. Our bundle includes a 2-page color and black-and-white version of a captivating reading passage exploring the significance of National Poetry Month. Delve into the world of poetry with thought-provoking questions designed to enhance comprehension and critical thinking skills. Plus, we've included an interactive True/False quiz bas
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3rd - 6th
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4.NSO.1.1- Number Sense and Operations {Standards Based Review}
This resource was designed to help 4th grade students review Florida Benchmark Standard- NSO. 1.1. Express how the value of a digit in a multi-digit whole number changes if the digit moves one place to the left or right.It can also be used for 5th grade beginning or the year reviews or small group interventions. Enjoy!
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4th - 5th
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DBQ/Argument Writing Bundle!
This product includes 3 Resources (underlined below):Two different resources to provide students with to help them write their essayDBQ Argument Essay Guidelines (for higher students and/or seasoned writers)DBQ Essay Packet (For first time writers and/or struggling writersDBQ Essay ChecklistTo be used when students have completer their first draft to help them figure out what revisions need to be made.Can also be used for peer-revision
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4th - 12th
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Understanding Autism Comprehensive Nonfiction Reading Passage & Interactive Quiz
Educate your students about Famous People with Autism Reading Comprehension, Autism Acceptance & Awareness with this comprehensive resource! Our engaging nonfiction reading passage provides valuable insights into autism spectrum disorder (ASD), covering its characteristics, challenges, and strengths. This package includes both color and black-and-white versions of a 2-page reading passage, thought-provoking questions to stimulate critical thinking, and an answer key for easy assessment.But w
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3rd - 6th
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