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7th grade critical thinking arts & music 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: GROWING WWI BUNDLE: Higher Order Thinking WWI Activities (SS5H2)
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 They can be used with any type of historical document.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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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
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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Renaissance Art | Gallery Walk | Digital Learning Activity
There is no better way to facilitate an inclusive and engaging activity to help students immerse themselves in the past and experience the cultural revolution of the Renaissance period. This bundle provides the tools you need to create a ONE OF A KIND experience! Digital and Paper Copies Included!This "Renaissance Art Gallery Walk" Distance Learning Activity includes:1) A document-based "GALLERY WALK" activity that creates a unique opportunity for your students to engage with REAL, HISTORICA
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Full Year World History | Distance Learning | Activity Bundle
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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Evidence and Sourcing Lesson: Teaching Historical Thinking - Digital & Print!
This engaging lesson focuses on the Historical Thinking Concept of EVIDENCE AND SOURCING. Students will develop their historical thinking and critical analysis skills, including the following:Making inferencesPrimary vs Secondary SourcesRecognizing Bias and Reliability of sourcesSourcing historical documents using the HAPPY TIME sourcing methodAnalyzing several primary and secondary source documentsThis lesson includes the following materials:Detailed lesson planGoogle slides with big question,
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Historical Thinking Bundle: A Complete Unit - Digital & Print!
Analyzing Renaissance Art: Primary Source Activity
Students will build their understanding of primary sources as they collaborate to analyze five key pieces of Renaissance art to better understand its themes and concepts. A great way to introduce the Renaissance, wrap up the chapter, buffer some time between your last bit of notes and the test, close out Friday or liven up Monday, this student-centered, collaborative, and engaging activity will have you covered. Slides are included to allow for a full class discussion and formative assessmen
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6th - 12th
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Reconstructing Solomon's Temple (Drawing Activity)
A fun activity that plays to a wide variety of strengths, skill sets and interests. Students will investigate different examples and elements of Phoenician architecture as well as primary source accounts before creating a reasonable sketch of King Solomon's Temple. I have used this with my world history students during the unit on ancient Israel and found that it makes a good research and analysis lesson, and allows for students to have the freedom to explore and draw reasonable conclusions.
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6th - 12th
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XYZ Affair 1797-98 Political Cartoon DBQ
This political cartoon primary source document with guiding questions (DBQ) and answer key was created with 7th graders in mind and is appropriate while studying XYZ Affair/Presidency of John Adams/Early Republic/Political Cartoons. This etching was created in 1798 by an English person and makes fun of a young "Madame America" being taken advantage of and robbed by the French. It is commentary on the infamous historical event known as the "XYZ Affair," which is explained in the Historical Backgr
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7th - 11th
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The Giver - Critical Thinking Questions - Chapters 1-23
In this bundle, you'll receive critical thinking questions for the full novel The Giver by Lois Lowry. Questions promote thinking beyond simple comprehension or memory, encouraging students to consider the society in The Giver and compare it to the modern American way of living. You can utilize these questions for in-class discussions or assign the worksheets as homework.
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6th - 9th
Renaissance Art | Gallery Walk | Digital Learning Pack
There is no better way to facilitate an inclusive and engaging activity to help students immerse themselves in the past and experience the cultural revolution of the Renaissance period. This bundle provides the tools you need to create a ONE OF A KIND experience! Digital and Paper Copies Included!This "Renaissance Art Gallery Walk" Distance Learning Pack includes:1) A customizable lecture that you can adjust to meet your needs and the needs of your students. This bundle includes a version
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Renaissance and Reformation | Deluxe Bundle
Digital Great Migration: Geography, Document Analysis, & Art Gallery Walk
Learning Target: Immigration, internal migration and urbanization transformed American life.This digital resource includes: ❑ Geography assignment identifying the path of the Great Migration ❑ Document Analysis: Primary Source about a family's journey on the Great Migration. Students identify push & pull factors of migration. ❑ Art Gallery Walk: Students examine the works of Jacob Lawrence-The Migration SeriesThis lesson was delivered digitally for the first time with my student
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7th - 12th
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Native American Genocide Structured Academic Controversy
With this structured academic controversy, students critically examine Native American history to answer the question: Should the Native American experience be considered a genocide or imperialism? Students scrutinize primary sources of events that happened, debate the essential question, and find the middle ground with this multi-day lesson.
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7th - 10th
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Leonardo da Vinci: A Front Page History
Included in this assignment: The main article about Leonardo da Vinci, it comes with a set of comprehension questions and a set of analysis questions with a writing prompt. A PPT outline of the article is also included. All questions are text dependent and come with an answer key. There is also a brief quiz based on this article, with answer key. Also included are two supplemental articles (with questions and key) to allow for a deeper dive into the content. Supplemental articles are on Renaissa
Grades:
6th - 8th
Dust Bowl Stations Activity
Students examine sources centered around the Dust Bowl and Great Depression. Sources include interview, maps, pictures, political cartoons, and literature. Students are then asked to add a personal reflection of their learning at the end. Find the links here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ws2rdK_zKRvNjxA9YH79audrDoDJ_qNAc7aXmEj6Y38/edit?usp=sharing
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6th - 12th
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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Art of the 1920s Stations Activity
Students encounter a variety of culturally significant art, movies and literature from the 1920s. This activity is designed to give students a brief window into these art forms and then allow them to reflect on their cultural significance to the 20s and today. Links are here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jHxofoLY8PZoWSUVeqKKPsvP3pyWRNwFvC-FiWx-CD4/edit?usp=sharing
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Black Panther: A Cinematic Study Guide for Middle/ High School-Teacher's Guide
In this guide students will critically discuss and write about, the iconic movie Black Panther, including looking at its historical, social and cultural impact.
At least one viewing of the movie is necessary, although at least two viewings is recommended, may be necessary to be able to converse with other students. All the written questions are based on the student seeing the movie. In fact, you may review the writing process sheets with the students before assigning a writing prompt. Extensio
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Colorful watercolor succulents water plants pots clipart png
receive this design in the following formats-4 PNG filesIdeal for craft designs, ideal for POD designs, scrapbooks, school or college projects, templates, printables, and many more!
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1st - 11th, Adult Education
Raphael: Articles, DBQ's, Assessment (2 Bonus Articles with Questions) Editable
With this purchase, you will receive the main article about Raphael as well as two supplemental articles (Perugino, Villa Madama) to allow for deeper learning. The article comes with a vocabulary worksheet, a comprehension worksheet, and a set of analysis questions with a writing prompt. A multiple-choice quiz is also included. There is also a PowerPoint presentation included if you want to go over the material with your students. The two supplemental articles also come with worksheets. In all y
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Grades:
6th - 10th
Michelangelo: Comprehension and Analysis worksheets (2 bonus articles included)
With this purchase, you will receive the main article about Michelangelo as well as two supplemental articles (Sistine Chapel, St. Peters) to allow for deeper learning. The article comes with a vocabulary worksheet, a comprehension worksheet, and a set of analysis questions with a writing prompt. A multiple-choice quiz is also included. There is also a PowerPoint presentation included if you want to go over it with your students. The two supplemental articles also come with worksheets. In all yo
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Grades:
6th - 10th
Iconic Indus Valley Artifacts: Priest King & Dancing Girl DBQ
This primary sources artifact activity (DBQ) was created with 6th graders in mind and is appropriate while studying Ancient India/Ancient Pakistan/Indus Valley/South Asian History/Ancient Artifacts and Archaeology/Bronze Age/Art History. Students will examine two 4,500 year old artifacts uncovered 100 years ago in the Indus Valley (modern Pakistan). They will observe, discuss and analyze these incredible artifacts through guiding questions. They share observations, make inferences and learn how
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6th - 10th
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Primary Source Photo Analysis Historic Images
This engaging resource will provide your students with the opportunity to analyze seventy of the most famous images in American History. Students will also learn some of the academic techniques that historians use to interpret and review photographic primary sources.Here is a breakdown of what is included:An editable 132-slide presentationA 6-page worksheet for students to complete independently or as a class as they review the presentationUse this resource as an icebreaker, back to school activ
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Introduction to U.S. American History Unit
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