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Critical thinking 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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Also included in:Â Civics & US Government Lesson, Activities, Simulations and More: The Bundle
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)
Checks and Balances | Digital Learning Activity
A comprehensive and engaging lesson on the principle of Checks and Balances and its influence on the shaping of the American government. Students will test their knowledge with real and made up scenarios. Digital and Paper copies included!This "Checks and Balances" Distance Learning Activity Includes1) A graphic organizer-based activity that assess your students's comprehension of the branches of government and the impact that it has on the history of as well as the modern United States governme
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Foundations of America | Digital Learning | Unit Activity Bundle
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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Also included in:Â American US History Curriculum | Part 1 PLUS American US History Curriculum
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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Road to the American Revolution DBQ Document-Based Questions
American RevolutionDocument-Based Questions (DBQs) are a great way to expose students to primary sources as well as to make them think about an event in history and respond to it. This unit can be used in a few ways. You can project the full-page images on my board so that we can discuss them, and then the students answer the DBQ in their notebooks. I have also included the DBQs in printable format so that your students can answer on paper and digital Google Forms that you can send electronicall
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4th - 6th
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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:Â 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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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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MS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
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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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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:Â 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:Â Texas History 7th Grade Curriculum Bundle of 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
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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Sacco and Vanzetti: Cold Case Files
Essential Question: How did the political climate of the United States post WWI lead to the outcome of the Sacco and Vanzetti trial?Nativism, Red Scare, Anarchy, they're all bleeding into the justice system as we dissect the case of Sacco & Vanzetti. Were they innocent or guilty? Did the justice system get it right? Using case files, evidence analysis, and crafting opinions, students will be able to analyze the case for themselves, identify the justice, or lack thereof, served. This analyt
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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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.
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5th - 8th
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Declaration of Independence Stations Activity
Students will analyze primary source excerpts from the Declaration of Independence. They will learn why the colonists wanted to be free from British rule. The activity contains 8 stations and 30 questions. Students will spend 3-5 minutes at each station. I have included an answer key. Please message me if you have any questions.*This is a great activity to get students out of their seats and moving!*The activity does not require the use of a textbook or teacher preparation.*You can upload the do
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5th - 10th
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Also included in:Â American History Gallery Walk Bundle (US History)
Warren G. Harding the Teapot Dome Scandal: Did Harding Know Before His Death?
Warren G. Harding the Teapot Dome Scandal: Did Harding Know Before His Death?This lesson on the Teapot Dome Scandal is included in the Roaring '20s, 1930s, and Great Depression Unit Bundle, located here:Roaring 20s, 1930s, Great Depression Bundle! 11 Fun Resources for the 20s & 30s!----In this engaging and hands-on resource, students learn about the Teapot Dome Scandal that took place under Warren G. Harding's presidency in 1923, one of the largest political scandals in American History. Th
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6th - 10th
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