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Black History Month government dbqs
Constitution Day Activity Scavenger Hunt | Primary Source Analysis, Google Forms
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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Jim Crow Laws Reading Comprehension Civil Rights Movement Black History Month
Do your students know who Jim Crow was? My students are always shocked to learn about this interesting topic. This reading comprehension and DBQ product will give your students a basic understanding of what the Jim Crow laws were and how they impacted African Americans. The article is 1100-1200 Lexile range and has clearly marked subtitles for each section. This helps students refer back to the article when answering the questions. There are 33 total questions including true/false, multiple
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5th - 8th
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Selma (2014): Document Based Question Bundle (Movie Guide + Essay Outline + DBQ)
**** If you purchase this product, you do not have to purchase the movie guide separately! This bundle includes the movie guide! DBQs are an excellent way to hit most of the Common Core standards in your class. If there is one activity that encapsulates the requirements of the Common Core - the DBQ is it! This DBQ is designed to help students combine their knowledge of the movie "Selma" with primary/secondary source documents! This is a great culminating activity for the movie!Prompt: Analyze th
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8th - 12th
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Iroquois Confederacy, Great Law of Peace, & U.S. Constitution Influence Activity
In this Native American Iroquois Confederacy government activity, students investigate how the Iroquois Confederacy and the Great Law of Peace (Mohawk, Cayuga, Onondaga, Oneida, Seneca, and Tuscarora) influenced the Founding Fathers and the United States Constitution! Students examine a variety of primary sources as they come to understand how the United States framework for government is (in part) due to the government established under the "Great Law of Peace" that governed over the Iroquois C
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5th - 9th
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U.S. Constitution Preamble Worksheet DBQ: Students Write Preamble in Own Words
With this worksheet, students will learn about the history and purpose of the Preamble of the Constitution of the United States of America. They will also learn to engage with the language of primary documents.
For this activity, the Preamble is broken down into manageable sections. Students will begin by answering guiding questions that help them to develop a deeper understanding of each section. They will then deconstruct the original language, section by section, and determine what the Pream
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5th - 10th
Adam Smith v Karl Marx Primary Source: Industrial Revolution + Google Apps
Adam Smith vs Karl Marx Primary Source Activity teaches students about the two competing economic theories that rocked the mid 19th century, laissez-faire capitalism and communism. This activity begins with Smith’s discussion of the effect of the individual on the economy and its advancement, as well as the role of government and monopolies in the free market system. Marx responds with the history of the Bourgeois and Proletarians and his criticism of capitalism, as well as Marx’s opinion on the
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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U.S. Constitution Bill of Rights Worksheet DBQ: Read and Understand
With this worksheet, students will learn about the Bill of Rights, the first 10 Amendments to the U.S. Constitution. They will also learn to engage with the language of primary documents.
For this activity, the students will read the actual words of the Bill of Rights. They will then answer fill-in-the-blank questions, define key terms, and answer comprehension questions. NO additional text sources needed. By referring back to the original Bill of Rights, students will learn to engage with lang
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6th - 10th
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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: Bundled Mini-Lesson: Influences on American Government
Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists Who's Who Document Based Questions
This DBQ is a supplement to help students differentiate between Federalist and Anti-Federalist ideals. In the activity, students will read short biographies of six founding fathers. Based on the information provided in the biographies and their prior knowledge of Federalist and Anti-Federalist principles, students will determine which group the founding father belonged to. They will also provide details from the biography supporting their choice. In the second part of the activity, students will
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7th - 12th
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Checks and Balances DBQ or primary source activity
Checks and Balances Writing Assignment/ DBQDigital and Print versions includedChecks and Balances is an important part of every American government unit. This resource can be used two ways: have students just answer the questions or apply their knowledge to a writing piece. These activities could be used in class, with a partner, or even on assessments. They also would work well to provide extra support to students who are working improving their primary source understanding. It aligns with t
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4th - 8th
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Brown v. Board of Education Reading Comprehension Worksheet Integration DBQ
Through this reading passage, students will learn about the landmark trial Brown v. Board of Education. 17 questions (matching and multiple choice) assess students' understanding of the topic. Some of the questions are document-based to further assess them. Includes:Article (1300-1400 Lexile)17 questions- matching, multiple choice (some DBQ)Color and BW Versionskey includedPart of my Civil Rights Movement BundleYOU MAY ALSO LIKE:Civil Rights Movement BundleCivil Rights Movement SlideshowLittl
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5th - 8th
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Rosa Parks Montgomery Bus Boycott Reading Comprehension Civil Rights Movement
This passage briefly describes the life of Rosa Parks. 20 questions (matching and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I have also included a poem about Rosa Parks with 4 questions and two other documents with 6 multiple choice questions total. There are color and BW versions and a key. Please check out the PREVIEW to see exactly what you are getting. INCLUDES:article 20 matching and multiple choice questionspoem 4 questions2 documents with 6 multiple choice questionsColor and BW
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Civil Rights Leaders Biography Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle
Jackie Robinson Biography Reading Comprehension Worksheet Black History
This passage briefly describes the life of Jackie Robinson. 21 questions (matching and multiple choice- some DBQ) assess students' understanding. I have included a color and BW version, as well as the key. INCLUDES:Biography of Jackie Robinson (900-1000 Lexile) matching and multiple choice comprehension questions- 21 total(some DBQ)Color and BW Versionskey includedPart of my Civil Rights Movement BundleYOU MAY ALSO LIKE:Civil Rights Movement SlideshowLittle Rock NineBrown vs. Board of Educatio
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Civil Rights Leaders Biography Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle
Women's Rights Movement / Feminism DBQ (1950s-70s)
Feminism / Women's Rights movement of the 1950s-70s. Thirteen primary source documents (text and photographs) with guiding questions, leading up to a DBQ prompt that can be completed in-class or at home. An answer key for the guided questions is provided, and a rubric is included for easy grading.
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: DBQ & Mini-DBQ Bundle Distance Learning
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
Civil Rights Movement Ku Klux Klan CSI Inquiry Activity | Evers, Freedom Summer
In this Ku Klux Klan & the Civil Rights Movement student investigation, students learn of the Ku Klux Klan murders of Medgar Evers, the 16th Street Baptist Street Bombing, the Freedom Summer Murders of James Chaney, Michael Schwerner, Andrew Goodman, Viola Liuzzo, the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.This top-notch resource is included in the Civil Rights Movement Unit Bundle!In this investigation, students take on the role of investigators as they analyze five different high-profile
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: CSI US American History Inquiry Bundle | 10 Amazing Inquiry Activities
2020 Political Party Platform Comparisons
I'm excited to release an updated version of my party platforms assignment, featuring the platforms that were adopted during the 2020 election year! My previous assignment of excerpts from the 2012 and 2016 political party platforms (this is a free download if you want to sample it) were big hits, and the 2020 election produced... SOME new documents for me to use!IMPORTANT NOTE FOR 2020 PLATFORMSAs with all things in 2020, party platforming wasn't the same as it used to be. The GOP and the Lib
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9th - 12th
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Iranian Hostage Crisis & Jimmy Carter: Students examine Crisis & Carter's Legacy
In this two-part resource on the Iranian Hostage Crisis and Jimmy Carter's presidency, students thoroughly examine the Iranian Hostage Crisis in its entirety before determining if the crisis destroyed Jimmy Carter's presidency. Students read the 1-page text and answer the included student analysis and discussion questions (that make for an outstanding class debate) to understand the origins of the Iranian Hostage Crisis, including the 1953 overthrow in Iran (led by the United States), the role o
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6th - 9th
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Crisis in Gaza: The Israel-Hamas War 2023 (Updated Frequently)
This is the best resource to teach your students about the ongoing crisis in Gaza and the Israel-Hamas War of 2023. This lesson is updated periodically to reflect changes in the conflict. This resource includes the following:- Lesson Plan- FAQ formatted reader- Infographics- News Article- Questions- Answer Key
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Civil Rights Leaders Biography Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle
This bundle provides biographies for several major civil rights leaders in many different areas (listed below). Includes: Susan B. Anthony, Cesar Chavez, Frederick Douglass, Mohandas Gandhi, Rosa Parks, Nelson Mandela, Helen Keller, Martin Luther King Jr., Jackie Robinson, Booker T. Washington, and Harriet Tubman. Each individual listing provides more details and preview pictures. Includes:*Susan B. Anthony*Cesar Chavez*Frederick Douglass*Mohandas Gandhi*Rosa Parks*Nelson Mandela*Helen Keller*M
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5th - 8th
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Little Rock Nine Activity Kit Print & Digital
Tap into your students’ personal fears, decision-making skills, and creativity in these 6 activities that cover the actions and people, from President Eisenhower and Governor Faubus to the 9 Little Rock Central High School students themselves, that turned the first day of the school year into a crisis. What made Little Rock, Arkansas 1957 the collision of emotions and laws, of rights and responsibilities? Why did that photo of Hazel Bryan and Elizabeth Eckford capture the attention of the entire
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: US History Activity and Project Kits Bundle Print & Digital
President Thomas Jefferson Quotes Activity and Web Quest
President Thomas Jefferson: What Were His Real Beliefs? Great Station Work!This lesson is part of the "Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe" Unit Plan, located here:Jefferson, Madison, Monroe Unit Plan! 12 fun lessons for Jeffersonian America!Buy the bundle and save over 20%!---------------------In this engaging primary source-based resource, students examine a timeline of quotes made by Thomas Jefferson. The quotes range from his days as a revolutionary, to his presidency, and to his post-presidency
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5th - 8th
Progressive Era Amendments Primary Source Analysis + Google Apps Version
Progressive Era Amendments Primary Source Analysis teaches students about the significance of the 16th, 17th, 18th, and 19th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution. 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 included.** Includes Google Apps version of worksheet for distance learningSave Money! For this product, PowerPoints, primary source worksheets, review, warm-ups, exit tickets,
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Nelson Mandela Reading Comprehension Worksheet South Africa Apartheid
This passage gives a brief biography of Nelson Mandela. 16 questions (matching and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I've included color and BW versions, as well as a key. Please check out the PREVIEW to see exactly what you are getting. The ZIP file 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. (These are NOT editable files.)Tutorial How
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Civil Rights Leaders Biography Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle
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