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Free 6th grade social studies dbqs
World War I - Trench Warfare Primary Source Stations Activity (PDF and Digital)
This NO PREP stations activity presents a variety of trench warfare topics with intriguing primary source accounts and visually appealing photosets. The resource is available in PDF and Google Docs formats! Increase student growth and engagement using fun and effective methods!Each station contains a brief introduction and enthralling primary source accounts of trench warfare. After completing this lesson, students will understand how and why trench warfare was fought, and the horrific condition
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: World War I (WWI) Stations Activity BUNDLE (PDF and Google Docs Formats)
World War II - Pearl Harbor Primary Source Stations Activity (PDF and Digital)
The intent of this lesson is to expose students to a variety of topics in a short amount of time using fun and engaging methods. Each station of this NO PREP activity examines an aspect of the Pearl Harbor attack through gripping primary sources. The activity is available in print and digital format! After completing this lesson, students will understand the causes and effects of the attack, the devastation it achieved, and America’s response. Students will examine each of the following topics:
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: US History - 1877 to the Present - Station Activities GROWING BUNDLE
Assassination of Abraham Lincoln Reading Comprehension Worksheet Civil War
This passage briefly describes the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. 16 questions (identify and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as the key. INCLUDES:Article16 Questions- (Identify and Multiple Choice)Key IncludedColor and BW VersionsYou may also like my: Civil War Bundle*If you don't already, Follow Me!
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5th - 7th
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The Nazi Party Reading Comprehension Worksheet World War II Hitler
This passage explains the BASICS of the Nazi Party prior to and during World War II. There are nine multiple choice questions, some document-based, to assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key. INCLUDES:-Article (1000-1100 Lexile)-9 multiple choice questions (some DBQ)-Color and B/W Version-Key Part of my WWII Reading Comprehension BundleAlso part of my Holocaust Reading Comprehension Bundle*If you don't already, Follow Me!
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: World War II (2) Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle Holocaust
The 13 Colonies | Quick Reading Passages w/ Multiple-Choice Questions
This lesson gives students a snapshot of the three regions of the 13 colonies. This resource includes eight short reading passages with multiple-choice questions and a writing prompt. This is great for review, assessment, homework, etc.Great for in class or distance learning!For more lessons on the 13 colonies check out the products below.The 13 Colonies | 3 Geographic/Economic Regions | US History | TpT (teacherspayteachers.com)The 13 Colonies Close Reading & Question Pack by The History So
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6th - 12th
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John Brown & the Harpers Ferry Raid Reading Comprehension Worksheet Civil War
This product describes John Brown and his raid on Harpers Ferry. 17 questions (matching and multiple choice) assess students' learning. A writing prompt asks students to identify Brown as a criminal or hero.INCLUDES:Article 17 Questions- Matching and Multiple Choice (includes an excerpt from a poem)Writing PromptColor and BW Version Key IncludedPart of my Civil War BundleI do my best to make sure I do not have typos, but occasionally they slip through. PLEASE message me and I will correct it qui
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: American Civil War Reading Comprehension Informational Worksheet Bundle
Industrial Revolution in Europe Slideshow and Guided Notes
This slideshow pages explains the Industrial Revolution in Europe to students. The guided notes directly correspond with the slideshow. You can post the PDF slideshow to your Google classroom or Canvas, or email directly. Please do NOT post on public sites. Students should be able to guide themselves through the slideshow with the guided notes. These are NOT editable files. Tutorial How to Make PDFs Editable for Google ClassroomYou may also like: Industrial Revolution in Europe Reading Comprehen
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6th - 8th
Great Depression Hoboes Primary Source Stations Activity (Print and Digital)
The intent of this lesson is to expose students to a variety of topics in a short amount of time using fun and engaging methods. The resource is available in print and Google Docs formats! Each station of this NO PREP activity contains enthralling primary source accounts of hoboes during the Great Depression. After completing this lesson, students will understand the misery and suffering in America during the Great Depression. For in-class use just print and go or use the digital format to rea
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: Great Depression - New Deal Stations Activity BUNDLE
Immigrating to America- A Young Girl's Story - Primary Source Reading Passage
"We came on a steamship in a very dark place that smelt dreadfully. There were hundreds of other people packed in with us, men, women and children, and almost all of them were sick. It took us twelve days to cross the sea, and we thought we should die."
This gripping NO PREP primary source reading passage and response worksheet will provide students with a first-hand account of life as a new immigrant. The reading passage examines the increase of immigration to America following the Civil War
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: Immigration and Urbanization Unit BUNDLE
Reconstruction Primary Documents Activity - Primary Sources - Political Cartoon
American Reconstruction primary document analysis packThis resource includes 3 carefully curated primary sources to analyze that will enhance any US Reconstruction Era unit. It is aligned to my Reconstruction Unit Bundle. Each of the primary documents focuses on one aspect of Reconstruction to analyze. Encourage your students to think deeply about the topics associated with Reconstruction. You can also assign the analysis activities as homework. There is a PDF & a GOOGLE version of the prima
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6th - 11th
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Westward Expansion- Great Plains Adventure and Death Passage (PDF and Digital)
"There they were - dead and scalped - horses gone, and wagons on fire. The Indians had taken all the freight they could use, piled wood under the wagons, and set it on fire.”This engaging NO PREP reading passage will leave your students with an unforgettable understanding of the hardships faced by settlers during westward expansion. The activity is available in PDF and Google Docs formats! The information sheet briefly introduces the harsh environment of the Great Plains and gives students prim
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: Westward Expansion Unit BUNDLE
Native American Rights Reading Comprehension Worksheet and DBQ
This passage describes Native American rights. 17 questions (identify, short answer- some DBQ) assess students' understanding. I've included color and BW versions. Key included. The ZIP file has a PDF student version for posting on personal sites, such as Google classroom or Canvas, or sending to students through email for distance learning. Please do not post of public sites. (These are NOT editable files.)Tutorial How to Make PDFs Editable for Google ClassroomINCLUDES:-Article about Native
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5th - 8th
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Citing Text Evidence Chart (SS)
One of the shifts of the common core is "Reading, writing and speaking grounded in evidence from text, both literary and informational." Is it always warranted that a student cite using MLA format? No. Teaching students how to informally cite text to support what is explicitly stated and to support inferences is very important as they analyze texts for multiple purposes.
This document is a great visual to teach and remind students how to cite the text to support answers.
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6th - 9th, Staff
Renaissance Primary Sources Worksheet, DBQ
6 Primary Sources with questions about the RenaissanceKey included
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Social Studies MEGA Reading Comprehension Bundle For Buyer
French Revolution Document Based Questions Worksheet DBQ
This DBQ activity relates to the French Revolution. Students will need background knowledge of the French Revolution to answer the questions. INCLUDES:4 different primary source documents for students to interpret. 2 political cartoons1 account from an Englishmen about the French Peasants1 excerpt from Rousseau's pamphlet19 open-ended questions to accompanyKeyPart of my French Revolution Bundle*I do my best to make sure I do not have typos, but occasionally they slip through. PLEASE message me
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: French Revolution Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle
Submarines in the Civil War Reading Comprehension Worksheet H.L. Hunley DBQ
This passage describes submarines during the Civil War. 24 questions (identify, multiple choice, and DBQ) assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key.INCLUDES:Article (1100-1200 Lexile) 24 Questions- Identify, Multiple Choice, DBQColor and BW VersionsKey IncludedPart of my Civil War BundleI do my best to make sure I do not have typos, but occasionally they slip through. PLEASE message me and I will correct it quickly to ensure my product m
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: American Civil War Reading Comprehension Informational Worksheet 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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Holocaust Propaganda DBQ Freebie {History Guru}
Holocaust & WWII DBQ Freebie!This DBQ will engage your students to examine the propaganda of WWII, the Holocaust, and Hitler’s reign. SS.7.C.2.11Analyze media and political communications (bias, symbolism, propaganda).Document Based QuestioningWhat will the students learn?The students will be learning about how the propaganda of the time influenced the people throughout Germany as Hitler came of power. They will understand that at this time Germany was facing a hardship and Hitler gave the p
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Civics Bundle: 181 Products and over $400 in lessons/activities
Effects of the Great Depression DBQ (PDF and Google Docs Formats)
"Fifteen hundred jobless men stormed the plant of the Fruit Growers Express Company, demanding that they be given jobs to keep from starving. The company’s answer was to call the police, who routed the jobless with menacing clubs."This brief, yet effective, NO PREP DBQ activity will have your students thinking critically through document analysis. The resource is available in print and digital formats! A brief summary introduces the Great Depression then students work through three brief primary
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: Great Depression - New Deal UNIT BUNDLE (Print and Digital Formats)
Ancient China DBQ Reading Activity Google World History DBQ Reading
Ancient China DBQ Reading Activity, Google, History DBQ, Close Reading | World History Textbook Replacement | World History No Prep Activities | All Ancient China1. The Middle Kingdom: Ancient China2. Ancient Chinese Myths3. Timeline of Ancient ChinaAre you looking for ways to engage students in reading content? Are you looking for resources to practice using document based questions? These World History DBQs and Close Reading Activities are in both Print & Google versions for Google Classro
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6th - 11th
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Also included in: Early Man & River Valley Civilizations World History BUNDLE
The Nazi Schutzstaffel "SS" Reading Comprehension Worksheet World War II
This passage explains the importance of the Schutzstaffel to the Nazi Party and World War II. 14 questions (identify and multiple choice) assess students' understanding of the passage. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key. INCLUDES:-article (1100-1200 Lexile)-14 questions- identify, multiple choice -Color and BW Version-Key IncludedPart of my Holocaust Reading Comprehension BundleWorld War II Rea
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: World War II (2) Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle Holocaust
Progressive Era - Coal Mine Children Primary Source Passage (PDF and Digital)
This NO PREP gripping primary source reading passage with response worksheet will bring the Progressive Movement to life for your students! The resource is available in PDF and digital formats!"The coal is hard, and accidents to the hands, such as cut, broken, or crushed fingers, are common among the boys. Sometimes there is a worse accident: a terrified shriek is heard, and a boy is mangled and torn in the machinery, or disappears in the chute to be picked out later."This reading passage will c
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: The Progressive Movement Era UNIT BUNDLE (Print and Digital Formats)
Geography Map Skills DBQ
This is a baseline assessment I created to assess where students are in reading different types of maps. It includes questions on a population density map, a climate zone map, and a short response that asks about the relationship between the two.
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5th - 8th
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The Battle of Little Bighorn Primary Source Reading Passage (PDF and Digital)
“He was dressed in buckskin, and was on his hands and knees. He had been shot through the side, and there was blood coming from his mouth. He seemed to be watching the Indians moving around him. Four soldiers were sitting up around him, but they were all badly wounded. All the other soldiers were down. Then the Indians closed in around him and I did not see any more.” This gripping NO PREP reading passage and response question worksheet will bring the action of the Battle of Little Bighorn
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: Westward Expansion Unit BUNDLE
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