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Apartheid and Nelson Mandela Biography Reading Comprehension Bundle
This bundle has two informational articles: one on Apartheid and the other on Nelson Mandela. More specific details below. Each product has a color and BW version, as well as a key. There is a preview of each item, so be to check that out so you see exactly what you're getting.The ZIP file of each product 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. (T
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5th - 8th
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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)
The Scramble for Africa - Causes and Effects
The Scramble for Africa – Causes and Effects of European Imperialism in Africa The main goal of this lesson is to have students describe and make connections between the causes and effects of European Imperialism in AfricaYou get a 16 Slide Power Point with:Do Now Instructions (Worksheet included)Info ChartInformational Graphics/MapVideo LinksAssessment QuestionsActivity InstructionsConclusion QuestionThere are 3 Activity Options that use 3 different resourcesResource 1 – Information Chart on Ca
Grades:
6th - 11th
Also included in: African History Unit Bundle
Amistad Primary Source Analysis Activity
This excellent activity for the famous Amistad case is an excellent way to get your students to engage with primary source documents and learn about this fascinating moment in American History!
This download includes a 1-page introduction reading that explains all about the case of the Amistad, from the capture of Africans in Sierra Leone through to the Supreme Court case. There are then 6 excellent primary source documents for your students to analyze. Each includes an actual image of the doc
Grades:
7th - 11th
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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Document-Based Questions: European Colonization of Africa
Looking for an easy to teach the European colonization of Africa while integrating maps? Then this is the activity for you.
The activity is in a mini-DBQ style lesson. It looks at the causes, analyzes a cartoon on the topic, and explores the areas where the European countries settled during the time period.
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4th - 7th
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Mali and Mansa Musa's Journey to Mecca
Mansa Musa’s Journey to MeccaThe main goal of this lesson is for students to analyze sources to learn about what Mansa Musa and his journey to Mecca were like.14 Slide PowerPoint Includes:Do NowInformational chartsMapVideo LinkAssessment Questions Activity InstructionsConclusion QuestionFor the Activity, there are three different options, all based on a 6-document DBQActivity Option 1 - Mansa Musa DBQStudents answer the comprehension and analysis questions based on the different documentsActivit
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6th - 10th
Also included in: African History Unit 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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The Scramble for Africa - DBQ
The Scramble for Africa - DBQThe main goal of this lesson is for students examine primary/secondary sources to understand the Causes and Effects of European Imperialism in Africa8 Slide PowerPoint Presentation Includes… Four slides with Informational Charts and Graphics can be used for background information Activity Instructions for each option The 8 Document DBQ uses various primary/Secondary sources, political Cartoons, and quotes.Activity Option 1: Scramble for Africa DBQStudents answer the
Grades:
6th - 10th
Also included in: African History Unit Bundle
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!
Achievements of African Civilizations - DBQ
Achievements of African Civilizations The main goal of the lesson is to have students disprove misconceptions of Africa through the analysis of various documents. A 15 slide PowerPoint includes:Do NowInformational Charts and GraphicsVideo LinksAssessment QuestionsActivity InstructionsConclusion QuestionThere are three (3) different activity options, each based on a 6 document DBQ on African AchievementsOption 1: Achievements of Africa DBQStudents answer the comprehension and analysis questions b
Grades:
6th - 10th
Also included in: African History Unit Bundle
African History Unit Bundle
This Unit Bundle Contains 6 highly engaging lessons that cover a variety of topics on African History.Lessons Include:The Geography of AfricaThe Kingdom of GhanaMali and Mansa MusaAfrican Civilizations DBQThe Scramble for Africa - Cases and Effects The Scramble for Africa - DBQEach lesson is designed to be highly engaging for students with PowerPoints that include: Do Now questions, Informational Charts and Graphics, Video Links, and Assessment Questions.Activities are designed facilitate compre
Grades:
6th - 10th
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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How did colonization work? DBQ Case Study King Leopold II in the Congo
How did colonization work? Case Study King Leopold II in the CongoEssential Question: What was the impact of European colonization and imperialism on the world?This is a google document for you to edit as you see fit.Belgium is a small country in the north of Europe. It was ruled by King Leopold II from 1865 to 1909. His actions in Africa were greedy and cruel. Many European countries wanted to colonize distant parts of the world in order to exploit the resources and "civilize" the inhabitants o
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7th - 12th
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Early West African Civilizations Bundle for Middle School
Complete bundle about Early West African Civilizations, targeting especially Middle School students, following Californian Social Studies standards and Common Core. This bundle is a part of Medieval & Early Modern History full course that can be found here.You will find 3 PowerPoint presentations (good for 4 90-minute long teaching blocks) to introduce all major topics, such asEffects of physical geography and climate on earliest history in West Africa,Society, social classes, economics and
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6th - 8th
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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DBQ: Black-Skinned Egyptians
This DBQ was created with Ethnic/Black Studies teachers in mind and is relevant to Ancient Egyptian History. It aligns with the "Thinking Like a Historian" skills chart and includes the "Thinking Like a Historian" chart from the Stanford History Education Group. Cheikh Anta Diop was a historian, physicist, philosopher, and Egyptologist. His seminal work: The African Origin of Civilization is foundational to the canon of Black intellectual thought, Black history, Black studies, and Ancient Egy
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6th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Haitian Revolution DBQ
SWBAT answer the essential question: How did the conditions of Haitian slavery impact the revolution?
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6th - 12th
Great Migration - Primary Source
Students will read two letters from African-Americans in the south who are attempting to move north. Next, they will read a letter from someone who had already moved north describe their new life up north. A worksheet is provided with comprehension questions about each letter and a short introduction.
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7th - 12th
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Aksum Empire Full Unit Lesson Plans Axum
This purchase includes all three lessons on the Aksum Empire offered by Full Story History. Students will learn about the rich history of Ethiopia, The impact Christianity had on the region, and the amazing technology found in the Aksum Empire. What's included?8 Pages of PDF Worksheets3 Lesson PlansPreview each lesson below: 1. Aksum Empire Lesson Plan | Worksheet | AxumLesson Outline:Warmup - Find an image of a coin from the Aksum empire and project it for students to see. Explain to students t
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6th - 9th
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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
Slavery DBQ and Essay
DBQ means Document Based Question. In the “Slavery DBQ” series, the students are given multiple primary and secondary sources in texts, pictures, videos, and maps to answer this one question, “What did the enslaved person experience?” It is through these observations and reflections that the students can empathize with the enslaved and learn through their oral histories. Afterwards, the students write an informative essay in which they are taught how to cite evidence to back up their answer to
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4th - 12th
Also included in: Slavery DBQ Bundle Series 1-7 and Essay
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