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Thanksgiving elections - voting dbqs
13 Colonies - Pilgrims vs. Puritans - Reading and Comparison Chart and Key
13 Colonies - Pilgrims vs. Puritans - Reading and Comparison Chart - This 5 page resource relates to the 13 Colonies of American history and centers on the similarities and differences between the Pilgrims and the Puritans in early 13 Colonies history. The resource includes a detailed 2 page reading on the basic history of both the Pilgrims and the Puritans and their roles in the 13 Colonies. The reading details the basic similarities and differences of the Pilgrims and Puritans and is an exce
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4th - 10th
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The Mayflower Compact: A Middle School Primary Source Investigation
Make the past come to life with this 4-part primary source investigation on the Mayflower Compact. Not only will your students analyze the primary source, but they will have fun doing so!
Students begin with an engaging See-Think-Wonder activity before tackling the actual document via a highlighting and annotating task. Next, students will get the real story behind the Mayflower Compact through a brief secondary source reading and Stop and Jot activity. Finally, students will create a newspaper
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6th - 8th
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First Thanksgiving Plymouth Mayflower Wampanoag Activity CSI Mystery of History
Learn about the first Thanksgiving, the Pilgrims and Mayflower Voyage, the Plymouth Colony, and the Wampanoag Native Americans! Your students will explore theories about the history of the first Thanksgiving with this engaging crime scene investigation activity that encourages critical thinking!A visually engaging case file is provided with comprehensive background readings on the history of Thanksgiving, the Plymouth Colony, and more. Students will then consider the historical evidence for the
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5th - 10th
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Women Starving for Suffrage - Progressive Movement (PDF and Digital)
This gripping NO PREP primary source reading will help your students discover the extremes Suffragists endured to achieve voting rights for women. The resource is available in PDF and Google Docs formats!"We have been in solitary for five weeks. There is nothing to tell but that the days go by somehow. I have felt quite feeble the last few days, so that I could hardly get my hair brushed, my arms ached so…My fainting probably means nothing except that I am not strong after these weeks."This capt
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6th - 10th
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Also included in:Â The Progressive Movement Era UNIT BUNDLE (Print and Digital Formats)
Iowa Caucus (2024 Edition) Lesson Plan + Artifacts + Questions
This lesson explores the 2024 Iowa Caucuses. Students will analyze three different artifacts (a reader, current polling data and a news article) to learn about the 2024 Iowa Caucus.This incredible package includes:- Lesson Plan- Three Artifacts (reader, current polling data and news article)- Question worksheet- Answer Key
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6th - 12th
New Hampshire Primary 2024 (Lesson Plan + Artifacts + Questions)
This lesson explores the 2024 New Hampshire Primary Elections. Students will analyze three different artifacts ( a reader, current polling data and a news article) to learn about the 2024 New Hampshire Primary Elections.This incredible package includes:- Lesson Plan- Three Artifacts (reader, current polling data and news article)- Question worksheet- Answer Key
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6th - 12th
Silent Sentinels Suffrage Movement DBQ Unit Print & Digital
Challenge students to dive deeper and think beyond themselves in this point-of-view focused unit on the women suffrage movement’s final act: Alice Paul and the Silent Sentinels' impatient bravery and steadfast dedication to the American value of equality that finally brought women the 19th Amendment's right to vote.This unit coversFounders' views on First Amendment rightsLandmark Supreme Court on free speechRecent protest movementsThe backstory of women's suffrage prior to 1917 Silent Sentinels
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8th - 11th
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Should We Celebrate Thanksgiving? DBQ Document-Based Question Investigation
Engage your students in critical thinking, historical analysis, and argumentative writing with this comprehensive DBQ (Document-Based Question) unit focused on the topic of Thanksgiving. This resource provides students with the opportunity to explore the historical origins of Thanksgiving, its modern-day celebrations, controversies surrounding the holiday, and the diverse perspectives on its continued observance.What's Included:1. DBQ Documents: Six thoughtfully selected documents, including pri
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7th - 10th
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Gilded Age DBQ 4 Pack
Within the zipped folder are 4 DBQs covering various subject matter. A description of each DBQ assignment is below. MAKE SURE TO CLICK ENABLE EDITING, to get correct formatting as seen in the image above.
DBQ Gilded Age Politics
This assignment contains three primary sources from the Gilded Age with 2-3 questions per document. The focus of the DBQ is political machines and Tammany Hall. This is geared towards US History and APUSH.
DBQ Gilded Age Politics and Immigration
A group of five documen
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9th - 12th
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12th Amendment - "Election of Executives" - Enhanced DBQ - Close Read (PDF)
A PERFECT ACTIVITY FOR HISTORY AND CIVICS CLASSES!
In studying this Amendment, your students will learn the history behind what happens when one candidate for president does not get a majority of electoral votes, an in depth study of the 12th Amendment, and a Matching assessment quiz.
An Enhanced Document-Based Question Unit that includes elements of Close Reading Strategies to gain a GREATER understanding of the 12th Amendment - "Election of Executives". This lesson includes:
* Lesson Plan
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5th - 12th
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Electoral College DBQ
This document based question asks students is the electoral college a fair and equitable system for choosing the president. Appropriate for grades 9-12. Comes with rubric, documents. Update: Includes 2016 Presidential Map and updated educational attainment graphs.
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9th - 12th
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Vote Smart- Elections in Fairy Tale City
The citizens of Fairy Tale City are all atwitter because their beloved mayor Jack N. Beanstalk has to retire due to term limits. Will their new mayor be I. M. Hogg, Redda R. Hood, or Goldie Locke? Who can the citizens trust to be the best leader? How can the citizens vote smart?
Student citizens determine the qualities of a good, positive leader and analyze the candidates through primary sources such as their bio-blurbs, campaign posters, newspaper interviews, and the student deter
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Not Grade Specific
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End Of Reconstruction DBQ and Writing Assignment
Teacher Copy and Study Copy included in this document. Document can be broken into two or three lessons.This is an awesome and thought-provoking DBQ to challenge students in their understanding of the Reconstruction Era. The DBQ contains five primary sources based on the end of Reconstruction in the South. It also includes a Do Now, Essential Question, DBQ Directions, Writing Activity Directions, Thinking Job for Each Primary Source, and an Exit Ticket. Students are tasked with evaluating the fo
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Thanksgiving PBL Scenario: Should Stores Stay Open on Thanksgiving?
Lead your students in an engaging and collaborative Problem Based Learning scenario, Thanksgiving-themed! This PBL scenario asks students to discuss and debate whether or not stores should stay open on Thanksgiving! Perfect for classes to use before Thanksgiving break!
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2nd - 5th
ELECTIONS DBQ
This DBQ is appropriate for grades 3-5. It includes all necessary primary and secondary documents(6), background essay, rubric, and document analysis sheets. It also includes the lesson plan and vocabulary. It allows students to explore the election process from campaign through inauguration.
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3rd - 5th
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The First Thanksgiving PowerPoint
An informative powerpoint about the history behind the first Thanksgiving
Includes: Primary source photos of the Mayflower II in Plymouth (with labels), external links to relevant sites/materials, maps, and diagrams.
Used as an excellent aide to a lecture about the first Thanksgiving, providing students with factual information and history
Can be used as an aide to a DBQ (I used it to accompany a Columbus DBQ to compare/contrast American history.)
(28 slides)
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4th - 8th
Presidential Thanksgiving Proclamation Washington DBQ Unit (PDF for handouts)
A Document-Based Question Unit on Presidential Thanksgiving Proclamations - George Washington. This lesson includes:* Lesson Plan* Lesson Plan Narrative and Reasoning Guide* Common Core Standards Correlation* Primary and Secondary Sources on Historical Events* Open-ended and closed-ended questions* Extended Activity for Gifted/Advanced Students* An Investigative Approach to History* An Answer Key* Designed for grade 5 and up, but lower grades can easily scaffold the lesson for use** PDF Version
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5th - 11th, Adult Education
DBQ: Gerrymandering and Apportionment
Document based questions geared toward an American government and civics coursed. May also be used in a U.S. History course to illustrate the historical development of gerrymandering and constitutional principles outlined for apportionment in the U.S.
A series of 6 documents including charts, graphs, and primary sources, A great resource to utilize for collaborative learning.
Keywords: gerrymandering, apportionment,Constitution, DBQ, apportion, reapportion, apportionment acts
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8th - 12th
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U.S. Government: Elections Exam with FRQ (+ Answer Key & Rubric)
Are you teaching U.S. Government? This exam culminates a unit on Elections - one of my personal favorites!!! I have used this exam with both my AP U.S. Government students and U.S. Government students...can be split into parts as the exam is divided into topics which correlate with CCSS. This exam also includes a choice of two FRQ prompts that are often assessed on the AP U.S. Government - includes a scoring rubric. For an AP class, the True/False, matching, and fill-in-the-blank can be easily r
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9th - 12th
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Thanksgiving and War - Primary Document Activity - History Skillset
This Thanksgiving activity centers on the impact that war had on the usual Thanksgiving traditions of American soldiers during the Civil War, WW1, and WW2. This is a great activity to complete in history classes (or any other) before dismissing for Thanksgiving break. It gives the students a chance to focus on the holiday while remaining engaged in the development of a historical skillset. Students will address the following objective: SWBAT evaluate domestic responses to the United States’ invo
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7th - 12th
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Structured Academic Controversy: The Electoral College
This is a lesson plan and graphic organizer for students research and share their position on the electoral college through a structured activity including discussion. Use the following articles: https://www.newsrecord.org/opinion/opinion-the-real-reason-people-want-to-abolish-the%20electoral/article_845e2bb6-56ef-11e9-98e0-f386aebb1da8.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/23/opinion/electoral-college.html?module=inline%203/3https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/21/opinion/electoral-college-warren-trum
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8th - 12th
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Diversity in the Women's Suffrage Movement Primary Source Analysis
How inclusive of diverse groups was the women's suffrage movement? How were Black women and other women of color involved? Students will find out in this primary source analysis assignment!This resource contains a 1-page background reading on the suffrage movement, 6 primary source documents, and a student analysis packet. Also included is an extension essay, through which students will answer the prompt, "To what extent was the women's suffrage movement inclusive of diverse groups?" Rubric and
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7th - 12th
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Women's Suffrage Stimulus Based Questions
This assignment contains 7 primary source documents covering women's suffrage.
The documents include a speech by Senator Robert Owen 1910, Man's Government by Man poster 1915, women's suffrage map, speech by Elizabeth Cady Stanton 1868, Trial of Susan B Anthony poster 1874, the 19th Amendment, and Taunton Daily Gazette 1920.
Each document has (1-3) questions each to assess student understanding, with a total of 16 questions. This is geared towards US History and APUSH, and is created to int
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Roaring Twenties and Progressivism DBQ Bundle
Understanding the California General Election Voter Information Guide *EDITABLE*
UPDATED FOR 2022 ELECTION!!!!I AM ALWAYS UPDATING MY STORE BASED ON CURRENT EVENTS! FOLLOW ME FOR UPDATES ON MY NEW LESSONS!Note: Can still be used to teach informational text after the election!TEACHING DURATION: If used as is, this will probably take about 3-4 days for students to complete. You can shorten it to be a 1 or 2 day activity, or you can lengthen it to take even longer. Students spend time looking at all of the Voter Information Guide and then choose one Proposition to look at in de
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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