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7th grade critical thinking civics 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)
Black Code Vs. Jim Crow Gallery Walk Source Activity for Reconstruction
Get students out of their desks and collaborating with this primary source-based gallery activity that challenges students to differentiate Black Codes and Jim Crow Laws. This lesson will allow students to better understand the failures of Reconstruction and the state laws future civil rights movements fought to overturn. Included in this package is the following: -Mini-Lesson PowerPoint on Black Codes, Jim Crow, and Plessy v. Ferguson. -Student Note and Gallery Walk Activity Sheet (Both Word an
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7th - 12th
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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 They can be used with any type of historical document.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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Road to American Revolution DBQ (Document Based Questions) Paper and Google
U.S. History Road to Revolution DBQ Document Based Questions and Writing Prompt with Checklist (Paper and Google Drive Versions), Digital Distance Learning & PrintThis This American History Road to Revolution Document Based Question Writing Activity is perfect for Common Core planning in your American History or Civics classroom! Also part of American History Part 1 (Colonialism to Reconstruction) MEGA BUNDLE and ROAD TO REVOLUTION BUNDLEThis product includes:4 Sources4 Document Based Questi
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: ROAD TO REVOLUTION BUNDLE (AMERICAN HISTORY BUNDLE)
Social Studies American Civics Bell Ringers Bundle (Google Slides Compatible)
Engage your students right when they walk in the door with bell ringers that will support your middle school American Government and Civics history curriculum!Inside this resource, you'll find 200 bell ringers to use throughout the year while you teach about American government, politics, the U.S. Constitution and other content related to Civics!Along with a PowerPoint version of the slides, the bell ringers are also compatible with Google Slides! There are links to digital versions of the bell
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5th - 8th
CONSTITUTION SCAVENGER HUNT: Google Drive | Google Forms | Google Classroom
To better understand the basic information within the U.S. Constitution, students will browse through this primary source document and find the main ideas regarding the 7 Articles and 27 Amendments. Included are 17 questions about the articles and 27 questions about the amendments. All questions (except for one) will be answered with a number. This is a great way to introduce, study, or review the United States Constitution for your civics unit or for a Constitution Day activity. You may even
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5th - 12th
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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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Andrew Jackson Indian Removal Act Age of Jackson Stations Activity
This engaging resource includes six stations and a six-page worksheet over the Age of Jackson, the Indian Removal Act, and the Trail of Tears. Students are required to analyze multiple political cartoons and primary source quotations. The final station offers students the opportunity to analyze Jackson’s presidency and legacy.Station 1: A Brief Overview of Jackson’s Life and Presidential TermStation 2: Jackson’s Duel and the Assassination AttemptStation 3: Jackson Through Political CartoonsStati
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7th - 12th
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Constitution of the United States and its Amendments Digital Break Out Activity
Constitution of the USA Break In To History ActivityIn a Breakout room, people are locked in a room, and need to solve a set of riddles/clues in order to discover the key to leave the room. Since we can't lock students into classrooms in America, we Break IN instead. Solve a set of historical riddles in order to get clues to a hidden key and break in to a locked box in the room!Why do a Break In To History activity?*Vocabulary intensive clues that force students to stretch and make connections
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7th - 12th
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State and Local Government Reading and Activity (Google Compatible)
State and Local Government Activity Is your class learning about local politics and your local community?In the State and Local Government Activity, students will read a handout about state and local governments, they will then answer a series of text based questions. After the reading and questions students will choose a local government service to research and analyze. Students will answer questions about their local service and why it matters to the community. This lesson is a great introduct
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: State and Local Government Unit Plan
US HISTORY - GOVERMENT & CITIZENSHIP: US Constitution BUNDLE
This bundle includes 13 great resources that form a complete learning segment.These resources offer a variety of learning strategies that engage the students in meaningful learning. Such as Primary Source AnalysisPowerPoint PresentationsGroup Discussion Questions prompts. Assessments & AssignmentsMovie Guide Questions with Answer KeyKey Topics include:The Articles of ConfederationThe Constitutional ConventionThe Constitution - Separation of Powers Federalism & Powers Defined in the Con
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7th - 12th
1st Amendment- Freedom of Speech Lesson
Engaging 1st amendment lesson on the controversial topic of Freedom of Speech. Lesson can be used for students to work through independently on computer or tablet. Teachers can also utilize this lesson as a teacher guided resource. Personally, I have used this lesson in Edmodo, Google Classroom, and Versal Course. It includes videos and articles along with discussion based questions to check for understanding.
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7th - 12th
The Bill of Rights: Students 1st Amendment Rights in Schools | Court Cases
This lesson creates meaningful interaction with students, as it focuses on their rights, and how the 1st Amendment applies to them. Students are engaged as they analyze their rights in different situations.For example, can students protest their dress code? Can school administrators remove books from the school library for being controversial? Students explore Supreme Court cases and scenarios while examining these questions and situations.Introduction & purpose of the Bill of Rights and Ame
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7th - 12th
Constitution Document Based Questions DBQ (American History)
Constitution Document Based Questions DBQ, Digital Distance Learning & PrintThis practice will allow your students to dig deep and analyze the various aspects of the Constitution. The format will have students analyze 4 documents, answer 4 short answer questions, and then there is a writing extension with a rubric. It is also formatted to use in print or with an online classroom. Enjoy! American History DBQ, American History Test Prep, American History Test Review, American History, Ameri
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Constitution BUNDLE (Civics Bundle and Government Bundle)
Civics Bellwork for the WHOLE YEAR {History Guru}
Civics Bellwork for the WHOLE YEARThe students will complete the bellwork in a 5 day model. Each day is a scaffolded release of questions targeted at 5 main language arts standards. This allows students to pick apart the important information while meeting their language arts requirements in social studies18 topics: Including Economics, Enlightenment, Elections, Executive Branch, Legislative Branch, Citizenship, ETC!Bellwork ProcedureConversation: There is no talking during Bellwork time. Silent
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in: Civics Bundle: 181 Products and over $400 in lessons/activities
American Revolution DBQ Reading and Writing using Primary Sources Bundle
Dig deep into the content of the causes of the American Revolution while your students explore the essential question “Was the American Revolution Justified” through primary sources and background essays in this American Revolution DBQ. This is a bundle purchase of both my Regular Ed and PreAP DBQs! You are purchasing the same DBQ, but are receiving two different versions. One is designed for a regular 8th grade student, and one is differentiated for your PreAP students. Download the preview f
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7th - 9th
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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!
The Constitution Review and Test Critical Thinking
Assessing Critical Thinking in Social Studies!This purchase includes two different versions of an assessment for the 4 lessons in my Constitution unit and a review worksheet for the entire unit. Those lessons are:☆ The Constitutional Convention☆ The Legislative, Executive and Judicial Branches and Checks and Balances☆ The System of Federalism☆ The Bill of RightsI would not purchase this review and assessment packet unless you have previously purchased some of the lessons. The assessments are sp
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6th - 9th
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Close Reading: First Amendment Landmark Cases and Political Cartoons
Perfect for Social Studies, Language Arts, Reading, Debate, and Public Speaking classes! This lesson guides students through reading and analyzing the first amendment, what is protected speech and unprotected speech. Students examine the actual amendment, sample political cartoons, and two Landmark Supreme Court cases. To culminate the lesson, students conduct further research on the First Amendment in schools to create their own political cartoon to show mastery of the material!
This lesson
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6th - 12th
The Roman and U.S. Government DBQ Activities
The Roman Republic – DBQ Activity:The main goal of this lesson is to have student analyze primary and secondary sources to compare Roman & U.S governments & determine how Democratic the Roman Republic was.A PowerPoint is included to provide student instructions for each activity option.There are 2 different DBQ Options for this activity. Each with some similar and different documents. Each has a slightly different focus. There 3 different ways students can use and analyze each DBQ DBQ Op
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6th - 11th
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Also included in: Ancient Rome Unit Bundle
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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U.S. Colonies DBQ Document Based Questions & Writing, Digital Google Learning
U.S. History U.S. Colonies Document Based Questions and Writing Prompt with Checklist (Paper and Google Drive Versions), Digital Distance Learning & PrintThis This U.S. Colonies Document Based Question Writing Activity is perfect for Common Core planning in your American History or Civics classroom! BUY IN A BUNDLEU.S. History Bundle. Also follow for updates on new products. I will be adding Document Based Questions and Writing Activities for U.S. History and Civics! Also part of American H
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6th - 12th
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