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7th grade U.S. History dbqs for Easel 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:Â GROWING WWI BUNDLE: Higher Order Thinking WWI Activities (SS5H2)
Analyzing Primary and Secondary Sources
Analyzing Primary and Secondary Sources with interactive notebook includedAnalyzing Primary and Secondary SourcesAn Introduction to Primary & Secondary Sources: Political Cartoons, Scaffolding Questions, Constructed-Response Questions, and more!This series of activities and examples introduces primary and secondary sources to your students!Included in this resource:Analyzing Primary & Secondary Sources Cover pageAnalyzing Primary & Secondary Sources Cover page for studentsWhat is a d
Grades:
4th - 8th
Also included in:Â Analyzing Primary and Secondary Sources BUNDLE
Primary Sources: The Magna Carta and English Bill of Rights
As part of an overall discussion of the influences upon American government, this resource consists of a graphic organizer that divides excerpts from both the Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights into sections that students can then paraphrase, either individually or in groups. Doing so makes the speech more accessible to all learners.The resource also includes a series of questions based on each document. The questions, which progress in complexity, also establish connections with speci
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Bundled Mini-Lesson: Influences on American Government
George Washington's Presidency Activities | The Federalist Era
Do you want a classroom filled with students engaging in debates, analyzing primary sources, reading informational texts and creating booklets filled with relevant information for your unit on the Federalist Era? Engage your students in learning about George Washington's presidency through a variety of activities, including informational text and corresponding note activities, three debate topics, a booklet on the early challenges of his presidency (paper and digital versions included), a primar
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â The Federalist Era - George Washington and John Adams Unit Bundle
September 11 Attacks - Reading and Questions with Key (9/11)
6 page September 11 (9/11) package includes a two page engaging and informative reading (visual and text) related to the terrorist attacks. This is a great activity for having students analyzing a reading and for analyzing the September 11 (9/11) Attacks and the aftermath.
The reading and questions cover the major events of the attacks including the events of the four hijacked, planes, the collapse of the World Trade Center towers and the outcomes of the attacks. (Death of Osama Bin Laden and t
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5th - 11th
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American Revolution Primary Documents Activity-Revolutionary War Primary Sources
American Revolution primary document analysis packThis resource includes 7 carefully curated primary sources to analyze that will enhance any US Revolutionary War unit. It is aligned to my American Revolution Unit Bundle. Each of the primary documents focuses on one aspect of the American Revolution to analyze. Encourage your students to think deeply about the topics associated with the US Revolutionary War. You can also assign the analysis activities as homework. There is a PDF & a GOOGLE v
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6th - 11th
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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:Â Social Studies Essay Writing BUNDLE
Roaring '20s & Great Depression Primary Documents Activity - Primary Sources
Roaring '20s & the Great Depression primary document analysis packThis resource includes 6 carefully curated primary sources to analyze that will enhance any Roaring '20s & Great Depression unit. It is aligned to my Roaring '20s & Great Depression Unit Bundle. Each of the primary documents focuses on one aspect of the 1920s & 1930s to analyze. Encourage your students to think deeply about the topics associated with these two decades. You can also assign the analysis activities as
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6th - 11th
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Cold War Mystery: Use Primary Sources to Solve the Case of The Missing Man!
Engage your students in this FUN Cold War mystery! They won't even notice that they're analyzing no less than five (yes, FIVE) primary sources during this activity. In this scenario, students take on the role of an Air Force Intelligence Officer. Their final mission in the service is to investigate the whereabouts of one of their country's finest spies - known only to them as "The Missing Man." The Missing Man has left clues all around his apartment. Each clue points to who The Missing Man reall
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5th - 12th
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Also included in:Â THREE MYSTERY BUNDLE: Solve the Social Studies Mystery w. Primary Sources!
Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You: reading questions, task cards, and test
This 45 page* novel study will assist students in comprehension and critical thinking while reading whole class, in a small group, or independently, Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi. Reynolds and Kendi's brilliant partnership is a must read for students hoping to gain a clear and engaging understanding of how race has been viewed and used in American history.Teachers can assign 50 critical thinking and recall questions to be answered during reading to hol
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7th - 12th
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US Civil War Primary Documents Activity - Primary Sources - Political Cartoon
American Civil War primary document analysis packThis resource includes 5 carefully curated primary sources to analyze that will enhance any US Civil War unit. It is aligned to my American Civil War Unit Bundle. Each of the primary documents focuses on one aspect of the US Civil War to analyze. Encourage your students to think deeply about the topics associated with the Civil War. You can also assign the analysis activities as homework. There is a PDF & a GOOGLE version of the primary docume
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6th - 11th
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United States of America and Canada Reading & SPRITE Activity Set
United States of America and Canada SPRITE Activity SetIntroduce a Geography or other unit on the United States and Canada with this Reading, Organizing, Activity & Writing Set. Use to cover the entire unit or as a packet for absent or homeschool students.All activities require students to think historically and to apply the SPRITE Social Studies categorization method (preferred by universities, but very easy to remember for younger students!). Allow students to work on activities individu
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
Columbian Exchange Lesson | Test | 5th Grade Louisiana Social Studies
Teach assess your students' knowledge of Christopher Columbus and the Columbian Exchange. This DBQ explains all of the motivations for the Columbian Exchange. This test includes four sources, multiple choice questions, multiple select questions, categorizing/technology-enhanced question, and constructed response. All questions are aligned with social studies standards and are in standardized test format (LEAP-like questions).NEW VIDEO TO REPLACE ALFRED CROSBY'S COLUMBIAN EXCHANGE VIDEO!INCLUD
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4th - 7th
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World War 2 Primary Documents Activity - WWII Primary Sources - WW2 Activity
World War II primary document analysis packThis resource includes 7 carefully curated primary sources to analyze that will enhance any WW2 unit. It is aligned to my World War II Unit Bundle. Each of the primary documents focuses on one aspect of World War 2 to analyze. Encourage your students to think deeply about the topics associated with WW2. You can also assign the analysis activities as homework. There is a PDF & a GOOGLE version of the primary documents so you can easily assign to your
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6th - 11th
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Progressive Era & US Imperialism Primary Documents - Primary Sources Activity
Progressive Era & American Imperialism primary document analysis packThis resource includes 3 carefully curated primary sources to analyze that will enhance any Progressive Era & U.S. Imperialism unit. It is aligned to my Progressive Era & American Imperialism Unit Bundle. Each of the primary documents focuses on one aspect of this time period to analyze. Encourage your students to think deeply about the topics associated with these topics. You can also assign the analysis activities
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6th - 11th
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Age of Jackson Document Analysis
Why is Andrew Jackson's presidency so controversial? Your students will analyze the primary/secondary source documents that describe aspects of Andrew Jackson's presidency. They will complete the scaffolding questions based on the documents and their knowledge of the Age of Jackson. They will brainstorm two pieces of outside information pertaining to each document topic in this engaging lesson and activity!Included in this resource:• Cover Page• (8) primary/secondary source documents with sca
Grades:
5th - 9th
Also included in:Â Age of Jackson UNIT BUNDLE
The Bill of Rights in the United States Constitution Activities
Engage your students in learning about and analyzing the Bill of Rights in the United States Constitution through five different activities! The Bill of Rights consists of the first ten amendments in the United States Constitution. This resource includes a page of informational text, Bill of Rights Notes Activity, a Bill of Rights Scavenger Hunt, a Bill of Rights - Decide the Case scenario activity and small assessment to check student knowledge. Digital versions for Google Drive and Easel by T
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â United States Constitution Complete Unit Bundle
Student Gallery Walk~ Civil War Beginnings Activity (SS8H5) (DBQ)- No Prep
This is a very interactive project where students walk around the room in groups and view documents relevant beginning of the Civil War and to the GSE standard SS8H5. Then, students answer questions. I have included detailed instructions on how to conduct the class project. This is great to preview the standard or review.- Abraham Lincoln, Jefferson Davis, Dred Scott, Free vs. Slave statesSS8H5 Analyze the impact of the Civil War on Georgia.a. Explain the importance of key issues and events that
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5th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Georgia & Civil War BUNDLE~3 Activities~ No Prep! SS8H5
Age of Jackson & Sectionalism Primary Documents Activity - Primary Sources
Age of Jackson & Sectionalism primary document analysis packThis resource includes 5 carefully curated primary sources to analyze that will enhance any Age of Jackson & Sectionalism unit. It is aligned to my Age of Jackson & Sectionalism Unit Bundle. Each of the primary documents focuses on one aspect of this time period to analyze. There is a PDF & a GOOGLE version of the primary documents so you can easily assign to your students if you are teaching virtually.Primary documents
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6th - 11th
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Reconstruction Primary Documents Activity - Primary Sources - Political Cartoon
American Reconstruction primary document analysis packThis resource includes 3 carefully curated primary sources to analyze that will enhance any US Reconstruction Era unit. It is aligned to my Reconstruction Unit Bundle. Each of the primary documents focuses on one aspect of Reconstruction to analyze. Encourage your students to think deeply about the topics associated with Reconstruction. You can also assign the analysis activities as homework. There is a PDF & a GOOGLE version of the prima
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6th - 11th
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Gilded Age Primary Documents - Primary Sources Activity - Political Cartoon
The Gilded Age primary document analysis packThis resource includes 3 carefully curated primary sources to analyze that will enhance any Gilded Age unit. It is aligned to my Gilded Age Unit Bundle. Each of the primary documents focuses on one aspect of this time period to analyze. Encourage your students to think deeply about the topics associated with these topics. You can also assign the analysis activities as homework. There is a PDF & a GOOGLE version of the primary documents so you can
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6th - 11th
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Indigenous Peoples of North America Primary Documents - Primary Sources Activity
Indigenous Peoples of North America primary document analysis packThis resource includes 8 carefully curated primary sources to analyze that will enhance any Indigenous Peoples of North America unit. It is aligned to my Indigenous Peoples of North America Unit Bundle. Each of the primary documents focuses on one aspect of various Indigenous Peoples groups to analyze. Encourage your students to think deeply about the topics associated with these topics. You can also assign the analysis activitie
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6th - 11th
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Three Worlds Meet in America Reading & SPRITE Activity Set
Three Worlds Meet SPRITE Activity Set -- Introduce the unit on Columbus coming to the Americas and the following era with this Reading, Organizing, Activity & Writing Set. Use to cover the entire unit or as a packet for absent or homeschool students.All activities require students to think historically and to apply the SPRITE Social Studies categorization method (preferred by universities, but very easy to remember for younger students!). Allow students to work on activities individually o
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
DBQ: The U.S. Before the Civil War
Hook students into the learning by doing a Talk, Read, Talk, Write about why relationships end. Students will have the opportunity to apply their personal connections, debate their ideas and write about their thoughts before they get into the meat of the lesson. Included in this lesson Warm up- focus students with a brainstorm6 Different editable Files for personalizing your lesson.my DBQ ToolkitCloser- handful of choices that vary on dependent on the amount of time you have and how detailed you
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7th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Texas in the Civil War Bundle
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