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7th grade critical thinking astronomy 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)
Scientific Revolution Document Based Questions DBQ Worksheet Galileo
This product features 6 documents related to the Scientific Revolution for students to interpret. Students will need to have some knowledge of the Scientific Revolution to answer these. This is what I use to explain this to my students: Scientific Revolution Slideshow- It's FREE!! :) The ZIP file has 3 versions of PDF files:1) Documents and Questions in Color and Black and white and Key2) Color Student Version3) BW Student Version.These are NOT editable files.Tutorial How to Make PDFs Editable
Grades:
6th - 8th
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Also included in: Social Studies MEGA Reading Comprehension Bundle For Buyer
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 They can be used with any type of historical document.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
Grades:
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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Grades:
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
Grades:
5th - 8th
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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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NGSS ESS1.A ESS1.B Claim Evidence Reasoning Astronomy Bundle Graphic Organizers
Students learn about various current events and discoveries in Astronomy through a C.E.R. (Claim Evidence Reasoning) graphic organizer. This is great for getting your students to explain phenomena in a meaningful way and it allows you as the instructor to adequately assess their understanding of concepts. The students figure out what the "Claim" is in the article, they then use data that supports the claim in the "Evidence" section, draw visual evidence and then explain why the evidence supports
Grades:
6th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-3
, MS-ESS1-1
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,
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Historical Thinking Bundle: A Complete Unit - Digital & Print!
Solar System NGSS Claim Evidence Reasoning Mysterious Planet Nine Digital
Students learn about the possibility of a “Planet Nine” existing because of odd orbital irregularities of objects in our solar system through a C.E.R. (Claim Evidence Reasoning) graphic organizer. This is great for getting your students to explain phenomena in a meaningful way and it allows you as the instructor to adequately assess their understanding of concepts. The students figure out what the "Claim" is in the article, they then use data that supports the claim in the "Evidence" section, dr
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Grades:
6th - 11th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-3
, MS-ESS1-1
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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Grades:
6th - 12th
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Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER): Autumn Equinox Can Fall on Different Days
Students learn about why the Autumn Equinox can fall on different days through a C.E.R. (Claim Evidence Reasoning) graphic organizer. This is great for getting your students to explain phenomena in a meaningful way and it allows you as the instructor to adequately assess their understanding of concepts. The students figure out what the "Claim" is in the article, they then use data that supports the claim in the "Evidence" section, draw visual evidence and then explain why the evidence supports t
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Grades:
4th - 11th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-1
MS-ESS1-2 HS-ESS1-4 Solar System Eclipse Claim Evidence Reasoning Digital
Students learn how different types of solar eclipses occur through a C.E.R. (Claim Evidence Reasoning) graphic organizer. This is great for getting your students to explain phenomena in a meaningful way and it allows you as the instructor to adequately assess their understanding of concepts. The students figure out what the "Claim" is in the article, they then use data that supports the claim in the "Evidence" section, draw visual evidence and then explain why the evidence supports the claim in
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Types:
NGSS:
HS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS1-3
, MS-ESS1-1
ESS1.B ESS1.C LS4.A Claim Evidence Reasoning CER Asteroid & Dinosaur Extinction
Students learn about how there is evidence that the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs was as powerful as 10 billion atomic bombs and caused sulfur to be released into the atmosphere creating a global cooling event through a C.E.R. (Claim Evidence Reasoning) graphic organizer. This is great for getting your students to explain phenomena in a meaningful way and it allows you as the instructor to adequately assess their understanding of concepts. The students figure out what the "Claim" is in t
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Grades:
4th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
, MS-LS4-1
Also included in: Evolution Claim Evidence Reasoning CER Bundle with Graphic Organizers
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.
Grades:
6th - 12th
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Claim Evidence Reasoning Reading (CER) ESS1.A PS4.B 1st Photograph of Black Hole
Students learn how the first photograph of a black hole was made through a C.E.R. (Claim Evidence Reasoning) graphic organizer. This is great for getting your students to explain phenomena in a meaningful way and it allows you as the instructor to adequately assess their understanding of concepts. The students figure out what the "Claim" is in the article, they then use data that supports the claim in the "Evidence" section, draw visual evidence and then explain why the evidence supports the cla
Grades:
6th - 12th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-3
Claim Evidence Reasoning CER Magnetism Astronomy Current Event NGSS Digital
Students learn why Earth has a magnetic field through a C.E.R. (Claim Evidence Reasoning) graphic organizer. This is great for getting your students to explain phenomena in a meaningful way and it allows you as the instructor to adequately assess their understanding of concepts. The students figure out what the "Claim" is in the article, they then use data that supports the claim in the "Evidence" section, draw visual evidence and then explain why the evidence supports the claim in the "Reasonin
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Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-PS2-3
, MS-ESS1-3
, MS-PS2-5
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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Grades:
6th - 9th
Seasons Winter Solstice NGSS ESS1.B Claim Evidence Reasoning CER
Students learn how the science of Winter Solstice, the day of the year, how the length of days change, how it affects temperatures and how the angle of the sun changes through a C.E.R. (Claim Evidence Reasoning) graphic organizer. This is great for getting your students to explain phenomena in a meaningful way and it allows you as the instructor to adequately assess their understanding of concepts. The students figure out what the "Claim" is in the article, they then use data that supports the c
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 9th
NGSS:
HS-ESS1-4
, 5-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-3
Claim Evidence Reasoning Solar Eclipse Reading Graphic Organizer NGSS MS-ESS1-1
Students learn Total solar eclipses occur relatively rarely in the same place within a short time frame.. through a C.E.R. (Claim Evidence Reasoning) graphic organizer. This is great for getting your students to explain phenomena in a meaningful way and it allows you as the instructor to adequately assess their understanding of concepts. The students figure out what the "Claim" is in the article, they then use data that supports the claim in the "Evidence" section, draw visual evidence and then
Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-1
Big Bang Theory Oldest Object In Universe Found NGSS Claim Evidence Reasoning
Students learn how an object was found 13.5 billion light years away, making it the oldest object in the universe ever found through a C.E.R. (Claim Evidence Reasoning) graphic organizer. This is great for getting your students to explain phenomena in a meaningful way and it allows you as the instructor to adequately assess their understanding of concepts. The students figure out what the "Claim" is in the article, they then use data that supports the claim in the "Evidence" section, draw visual
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Grades:
6th - 11th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS1-3
, HS-ESS1-2
PS2.B: ESS1.B: Earth's Magnetic Poles are Moving Claim Evidence Reasoning CER
Students learn how the Earth’s magnetic pole is moving towards Siberia through a C.E.R. (Claim Evidence Reasoning) graphic organizer. This is great for getting your students to explain phenomena in a meaningful way and it allows you as the instructor to adequately assess their understanding of concepts. The students figure out what the "Claim" is in the article, they then use data that supports the claim in the "Evidence" section, draw visual evidence and then explain why the evidence supports t
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6th - 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.
Grades:
7th - 10th
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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
Grades:
4th - 7th
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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
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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