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7th grade critical thinking other (social studies) dbqs
Salem Witch Trials CSI Inquiry for 13 Colonies American US History Unit
In this Salem Witch Craft Trials and 13 Colonies CSI investigation, students investigate four major theories to explain how and why the Salem Witchcraft Trials took place. Each of the four theories is very engaging, student-centered, and is accompanied by analytical questions to get students thinking with the "detective" mindset. To conclude, students submit a briefing report to the US State Department outlining the reasons behind this horrific event in early US history! This resource includ
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: CSI US American History Inquiry Bundle | 10 Amazing Inquiry Activities
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)
US History Bell Ringer Journal and Digital Version Bundle - 300 Bell Ringers
Are you looking for an easy way to save time and build rich discussions? As history teachers, we don’t have a lot of extra time. These amazing bell ringers have been designed to help you start class with success. They are easy to use and easy to grade! These warm ups align with your U.S. History Curriculum. The benefits of organizing by content unit are that it leads to rich discussions about topics you have taught, or will teach in your unit. Give your students an opportunity to improve their
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5th - 12th
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Lewis and Clark Expedition Activity | Primary Sources DBQ | Printable & Digital
Use Lewis and Clark's authentic journal entries to teach students about the famous expedition! Your students will evaluate the success of Lewis and Clark's journey by analyzing primary sources, recording evidence, and answering a document based question. Everything you need for a comprehensive lesson on the Lewis and Clark expedition is included! Printable PDF and Google Drive versions are included.**This resource is part of the printable and digital Lewis and Clark Unit Bundle. It includes 5 N
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Lewis and Clark Expedition Unit Bundle | Printable & Digital Activities
Comparing the Texas and US Constitution for Texas History 7th Grade
Do your students understand the similarities and differences between the US and Texas Constitution? Dig deep into the different constitutions while your students discuss the principles of government and the Bill of Rights. Students will begin this lesson with a preview activity where they build vocabulary with puzzles on the key terms. They will then read a background essay and discuss the similarities and differences between the US and Texas Constitution. Each round of discussions will guide
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7th
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Also included in: Texas History 7th Grade Curriculum Bundle of Activities
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
Square Deal Speech by Teddy Roosevelt (Progressive Era) + Google Apps
Square Deal Speech by Teddy Roosevelt Primary Source Analysis teaches students about Roosevelt’s views on the American Republic, its ideals, corporate power, and his goals for the the country. Excerpts from two speeches and a political cartoon are analyzed by students for a complete understanding of Teddy Roosevelt’s Square Deal. This can be used in class or as homework as it’s a completely stand alone assignment. This is also perfect for substitute teacher plans, and of course, a key is includ
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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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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Thomas Paine Common Sense: Primary Source Activity | American History
Thomas Paine's Common Sense was a little pamphlet with big ideas! This primary source activity gives students a chance to read through and analyze the major paragraphs, or arguments, within his pamphlet while answering various questions. I created this mini-unit for my own classroom to help students understand this important document that shaped the course of Independence. You will find that this resource is challenging yet capable for all. Students are analyzing text from the 1700's which ca
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in: American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
Plessy v. Ferguson Primary Source Activity(Jim Crow) + Digital Resource Version
Plessy v. Ferguson Primary Source Worksheet teaches students about one of the worst Supreme Court decisions in history, forcing African Americans to live with Jim Crow laws for the following 50 years. Students are guided through the case while examining excerpts of the Supreme Court decision. This can be used in class or as homework, as it’s a completely stand-alone assignment. This is also perfect for substitute teacher plans. And a key is included.** Includes Google Apps version of primary sou
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Teen's Life In... Cultural Geography DBQ Worksheets
This is truly a MUST HAVE for every Geography teacher!
Included: 6 (1 page) articles written from the perspective of teens from Afghanistan, China, India, Japan, Madagascar, and Russia.
My students loved these! They were so interested because they were learning about their global peers; I was thrilled because they were soaking in important cultural concepts.
Each article comes with DBQ's (and a built-in class discussion that is always sure to blossom!) Use with each new unit in your Geograph
Grades:
7th - 12th
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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NEW U.S. History Regents Practice Tests! Stimulus Based Multiple Choice, Essays
NEW! MADE FOR NY REGENTS EXAM IN U.S HISTORY & GOVERNMENT*aligns with changes in 2022*A must have for Regents Prep and Review!>> 3 FULL LENGTH PRACTICE EXAMS << Each Exam includes the full NEW format:Part I: 28 Stimulus Based Multiple Choice QuestionsPart II: Two Document Based Short Essay QuestionsPart III: Civic Literacy Document Based Essay Also included:* Answer Keys for Multiple Choice + Documents * Scoring Guide/Rubric for Short Essay Questions* Scoring Guide/Rubric for Civ
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7th - 11th
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Also included in: NEW! U.S. History Regents Review Bundle! Prep for New York Regents Exam
Era of Good Feelings Bundle! 2 activities, 1 great price! Common Core focused!
Era of Good Feelings Bundle! 2 activities, 1 great price! Common Core focused!In this bundle, you receive 2 highly-engaging products on the Era of Good Feelings! The first activity is a guided notes and PowerPoint activity and the second is a very Common Core focused, student DBQ investigation on the Era of Good Feelings!1.) The Era of Good Feelings: Guided Notes and PowerPoint! Show Both Sides of the Era!2.) The Era of Good Feelings: Does it Deserve This Name? Student Investigative DBQ!Enjo
Grades:
5th - 8th
NEW! U.S. History Regents Review Bundle! Prep for New York Regents Exam
U.S. HISTORY & GOVERNMENT REGENTS EXAMNew & Aligned with changes and format for 2023!*ULTIMATE, MUST-HAVE, TEST PREP & REVIEW BUNDLE*Bonus Product: About the Exam - Informational Overview7 Civic Literacy Document Based EssaysGraphic Organizer for Civic Literacy DBQ Essays55 Short Essay Question Document Sets (Short Essay 1 + Short Essay 2)Graphic Organizers for Short Essay Questions3 Full Length Practice Exams (with keys and scoring guides) All Editable! PDF and DOCX versions.Now inc
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7th - 11th
Dust Bowl, FDR, and Fireside Chats: What did Roosevelt See in the Dust Bowl?
In this Dust Bowl and Franklin Roosevelt primary source analysis lesson, students listen to a fireside chat speech that President Franklin Delano Roosevelt gave in regard to his experiences in the Dust Bowl states during the 1930s. This is a great chance for students to understand the impact of two important pieces of American history: Fireside Chats and the Dust Bowl. At the same time, students practice great listening and analytical skills by breaking down the audio, as well as the written t
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5th - 10th
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U.S. HISTORY Assessments Bundle! Stimulus Based M/C, Document Sets, DBQ Essays
UNITED STATES HISTORY: A full year of AssessmentsAligned with NYS Regents in U.S. History [Framework] - Updated 2022!>>Stimulus Based Multiple Choice Questions600+ Question BankSeparated by topic/unitUnit breakdown of questions provided Answer Key included EditableBundle for ONLY MULTIPLE CHOICE here!>>Short Essay Document Sets 55 Document Sets Separated by topic/unitAlso separated by Essay Task Editable Bundle for ONLY SHORT ESSAYS here!>>Civic Literacy DBQ Essay7 Different Es
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7th - 11th
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BLACK WALL STREET AND THE TULSA RACE MASSACRE
This is a CCLS aligned lesson that teaches students about 'Black Wall Street' and the Tulsa, Oklahoma Race Massacre of 1921. This resource includes, informational texts, guided reading questions, Photos and A Document-Based Question Activity.This lesson is great for in class or distance learning.
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: U.S. History Mega Bundle: Over 100 American History Lessons
Bundled Mini-Unit: Immigration and Industrialization in 19th Century America
For any class on United States history, this mini-unit is an excellent means of discussing life in the North during the mid-1800s and early 1900s.The resource includes the following:● A PowerPoint that addresses pay and working conditions in early factories, the prevalence of child labor, and the growth of labor unions. The presentation includes a section on the fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Company in March 1911.● Two political cartoons, Welcome to All and Uncle Sam's Lodging House. These c
Grades:
7th - 12th
Social Studies Essay Writing
This packet of tips, do's and don'ts covers everything your students need to know about writing a document-based or thematic essay!★ If you are interested in teaching your students how to implement primary/secondary sources in their writing, find my Primary and Secondary Sources packet, HERE!Included in this resource:• Essay Writing in Social Studies Cover page• Essay Writing in Social Studies cover page for students• Common Key Action Words Page• Thematic Essay "Tip Sheet"• Document-Based Quest
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Social Studies Essay Writing BUNDLE
Civil War DBQ Essay
Your students will read, research, analyze, and critically think to answer scaffolding questions based on the documents and their knowledge of the Civil War. They will complete the graphic organizer and outline using their notes and knowledge. They will then write their essay answering the task question using all of the information gathered.Aim: Causes of the Civil WarIncluded in this resource:• Title page • Historical Context and Task Question page• 6 documents ranging on the causes of the Ci
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Civil War UNIT BUNDLE
Immigration & Urbanization: Station Activity
In this activity, students will complete 10 stations to learn about Immigration and Urbanization. Topics covered in this product include:
Immigrants—Who where they? Why did they come?
Immigrants—The Journey
Ellis & Angel Island
Immigrants—Inspection and Interrogation
Resistance Toward Immigration
Immigration Leads to Diversity
Inventions
Slums and Sanitation
City Issues
Mass Culture
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Roaring 20s and Great Depression 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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United States History Stimulus Based Multiple Choice Bank! 600+ Questions!
STIMULUS BASED MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS600+ Questions - Question Bank (Editable)>>NEW!<< Aligned with New York State Regents: US History [Framework]updated for 2022What are stimulus based questions?Multiple-choice questions appear in sets, with between two and five questions per set, that ask students to respond to stimulus material: a primary or secondary source, including texts, images, charts, graphs, maps, etcIncludes all of the following Units/Topics:Colonial Foundations - 30 Q
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7th - 11th
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