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7th grade critical thinking environment 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)
Climate Change and Global Warming Webquest Earth Day Activity
This webquest makes learning about climate and environmental change easy and engaging! Students will learn about: The causes of anthropogenic and natural climate change, in the past and presentRising sea levels The carbon cycle Changes in climate and climate indicators over time Carbon footprintsStudents will access subject matter and student appropriate digital resources, including videos and interactive activities, and complete seven worksheets with fill-in-the blank and free response questio
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7th - 12th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-4
, HS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-4
Transfer of Energy In Ecosystem: Reading, Food Web and Analysis
This EDITABLE activity asks students to pull information from text to build a food web for organisms in Yellowstone National Park, analyze their food webs, create a trophic pyramid, and determine how both the removal and reintroduction of wolves created a trophic cascade, affecting several other species in the ecosystem.The reading summarizes energy flow in an ecosystem, and gives a brief history of wolves in Yellowstone. Students are provided with a fact sheet for the major organisms found in
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Grades:
7th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-LS2-4
, HS-LS2-2
Also included in:Â Ecology, Populations and Biodiversity Bundle
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
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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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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Emergency Sub Plans: Climate Change 101
This 4 page, No-Prep assignment is meant to be completed individually and is perfect for an emergency sub plan in any science class. Each page asks students to analyze text and graphs. Print it out, and you're ready to go. This assignment provides a broad outline for the causes, effects and solutions to climate change and requires students to: 1. examine the differences between weather (short term trends) and climate (long term trends).2. connect human activities (carbon emissions) to climat
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Grades:
7th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS3-1
, HS-ESS3-6
Also included in:Â Emergency Sub Plans Bundle (Set of 5)
Environmental Science Webquest Growing Bundle | Human Impact on the Environment
This webquest value growing bundle makes learning about climate change and the human impact on the environment easy and engaging! New resources will be created and added free of charge!Students will learn about:Primary human impacts on the environment and services provide by natureThe causes of anthropogenic and natural climate change, in the past and presentThe carbon cycleThe Anthropocene and how long impacts will lastBiodiversity lossChanges in climate and climate indicators over timePopulati
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Grades:
7th - 12th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-4
, HS-ESS3-4
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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Claim Evidence Reasoning ESS3.C Human Impacts Climate Change Melting Arctic
Students learn that the Arctic Sea Ice is melting rapidly due to Climate Change and it’s having a major impact on the Arctic Ecosystem 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, d
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4th - 12th
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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,
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â 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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Grades:
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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Population Problems: Four Demographic Case Studies
This EDITABLE, No-Prep assignment is meant to be completed individually and is perfect for an emergency sub plan in any environmental science class. Print it out, and you're ready to go! This assignment asks students to read and analyze four different countries with different population problems:Iran trying to balance a baby boomIndia trying to slow population growthItaly trying to stimulate population growthNigeria bucking the worldwide trend of slower growthIncluded in this file is a PDF and
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Grades:
7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Population Ecology and Demographics: Unit Bundle
Ecology Resource Availability Populations Activity Claim Evidence Reasoning NGSS
This activity is engaging, challenging and NO PREP! This 90-minute activity covers NGSS LS2.A:  Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems: Growth of organisms and population increases are limited by access to resources. (MS-LS2-1)Spanish versions included!What Students Do:1.Students explore multiple habitats of rattlesnakes and analyze data related to their population densities based on resource availability. 2. Students answer questions related to the data to deepen their understanding of the
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Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
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
Human Impacts NGSS MS-ESS3 Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER)
-Students learn about a variety of current events regarding Human Impacts on Earth through a C.E.R. (Claim Evidence Reasoning) graphic organizer. This is great for scaffolding content, sub plan, independent work, homework, review or distance learning. What Students do:The students figure out what the "Claim" is in the article. Students then use data that supports the claim in the "Evidence" section and draw visual evidence Students then explain why the evidence supports the claim in the "Reasoni
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Grades:
6th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
Great Lakes Pollution Investigation
The project involves students researching and presenting on various pollution concerns affecting the Great Lakes, such as agricultural runoff, industrial pollution, invasive species, and more. They'll delve deep into these environmental issues, understand their impacts, and propose solutions. It's a hands-on way for them to learn about real-world environmental challenges and develop critical thinking skills. This activity can be used in science or social studies. I use it when we learn about C
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5th - 8th
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Population & Trade in Southwest Asia (the Middle East)
Aligned with the NEW GEORGIA STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE:SS7G7 Explain the impact of location, climate, physical characteristics, distribution of natural resources, and population distribution on Southwest Asia (Middle East).a. Describe how the deserts and rivers of Southwest Asia (Middle East) impact trade and affect where people live.Through classroom discussion and following the directions step by step, this activity should take the entire class period. Students will "Power Read" the passage. Mea
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4th - 9th
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Environmental issues of Europe stations clue hunt
This is a wonderful resource for any Social Studies classroom. It covers the Georgia standard SS6G8 : Explain environmental issues in Europe. It can also be used for Earth Day. I created this station activity for my own social studies classroom. Our district is focusing on incorporating literacy standards in all subject areas. This is a great way to get students reading for information.My students love this activity. I hope yours do too!CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.4CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.7CCS
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4th - 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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Claim Evidence Reasoning Effects of Resource Availability in Ecosystems MS-LS2-1
Students learn how drought is causing animals to seek refuge in urban areas due to limited resources in their habitats 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 evide
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Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
, MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
Reptile Unit CER Essay Assessment
Students will demonstrate what they have learned about retile characteristics, adaptations, and behaviors through a Claim, Evidence, Reasoning (CER) formatted essay. Students are guided through the process to complete an essay of their understanding. Teachers are provided with grading criteria for the essay. This assignment can be used alone or as the Evaluate portion of a 5E lesson plan Designed for a Reptile unit.Unit Title: Exploring the World of Reptiles: Understanding the Class Reptilia thr
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Grades:
7th - 11th
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NGSS:
HS-LS2-7
, HS-LS4-2
, HS-ESS3-4
, HS-LS2-8
Also included in:Â Reptile Unit Bundle - 5E structure - Phenomenon Driven (Invasive Reptiles)
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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