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Critical thinking Native Americans dbqs
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)
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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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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American West Gallery Walk (Transcontinental Railroad, Homestead Act, Dawes Act)
Students will learn about significant people and events in the American West (1862-1895). The gallery walk contains 12 documents and 33 questions. 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! *Editable Word Document *Students will spend 3-5 minutes at each of the eight stations. *The activity does not require the use of a textbook or teacher preparation.American West Topics:Transcontinental Ra
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5th - 9th
Also included in: American History Gallery Walk Bundle (US History)
Spanish Conquistadors and Native Americans DBQ Inquiry Activity
Conquistadors: Why were the Spanish able to easily defeat the natives? A DBQ! 1:1 Google Compatible!This resource is included in my 13 Colonies Unit and my Mesoamerica Unit!Purchase either bundle and save over 25%!---------In this DBQ investigation, students will attempt to answer the overarching question:"What were the Spanish conquistadors able to so easily defeat the Natives of Central and South America?"Students will look at and analyze 5 different documents. Each primary source focuses on
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7th - 11th
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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
, MS-ESS3-3
John Smith and Powhatan Perspectives Activity
Looking for a way to teach students to consider different perspectives in order to understand history? This critical thinking activity is a great way for students to analyze primary source quotes in order to understand the changing relationship between the English settlers and the native peoples in Virginia.Students will:read background informationconsider and compare needs, wants, and goals of the English settlers and native peoplesread, compare, and analyze quotes from Captain John Smith and P
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4th - 5th
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Also included in: Virginia Studies Primary Source Activities Bundle
Native Americans Tribes Equity and Social Justice Resource
Native American Equity and Social Justice ResourceIn this resource supporting equality and equity for Native Americans, students better understand the culture of native people and debunk negative stereotypes by examining five current issues. Students examine why mascots of native people are offensive, the best way to properly address Native Americans, and, among others, how member status can change drastically based on one's tribal affiliation.This resource includes a paper in-class version and
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5th - 9th
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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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Causes of the French and Indian War DBQ - Printable and Google Ready!
What Was the Primary Cause of the French and Indian War?In this 10-page DBQ, students will analyze 6 sources and answer questions to help them come to their own conclusion about the causes of the French and Indian War. A step-by-step guide to teaching with DBQs (An additional 3 pages of content!) will help teachers who are new to this shift in social studies as well as provide a new spin on the process for those who are experienced! With this download, you will receive:a. Teacher's guide to DBQ
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4th - 10th
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Also included in: Early U.S. History DBQ Bundle (Set of 12 DBQs!)
Lewis and Clark Louisiana Purchase Sacagawea Activity CSI Mystery of History
Explore the Lewis and Clark Expedition, the contributions of Sacagawea, and Thomas Jefferson's Louisiana Purchase with this engaging investigation activity! This activity is perfect for lessons on American history and westward expansion, and encourages inquiry and historical thinking!A visually engaging case file is provided with comprehensive background readings on the Lewis and Clark Expedition, the contributions of Sacagawea, and Thomas Jefferson's Louisiana Purchase. Student detectives will
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5th - 10th
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Andrew Jackson and the Cherokee DBQ Inquiry | What was their relationship like?
Andrew Jackson and the Cherokee DBQ | What was their relationship like?This Andrew Jackson and Cherokee lesson is included in the much larger Andrew Jackson Bundle, located here:Age of Jackson Bundle! 3 activities for Andrew Jackson! Engaging, Fun & Focused!----In this highly-engaging, primary source-based resource, students analyze the relationship between President Andrew Jackson and the Cherokee people prior to the Trail of Tears. Students are guided through 6 primary source documents wh
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5th - 8th
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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.
If
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5th - 8th
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Westward Expansion Manifest Destiny Activity US History CSI Mystery Bundle
Explore the California Gold Rush, Oregon Trail, and Lewis and Clark Expedition with this this bundle of investigation activities! Make learning about American westward expansion and the concept of Manifest Destiny fun and engaging. Your students will explore investigation case file activities with visuals and primary sources that encourage historical and creative thinking. Perfect for lessons on westward expansion, American history, and more, this resource bundle makes history come to life!This
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5th - 10th
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The Trail of Tears & Andrew Jackson Primary Source Analysis + Distance Learning
The Trail of Tears and Andrew Jackson Primary Source Analysis takes students to a letter written by a U.S. soldier during the removal of the Cherokee natives in 1838. This is a first hand account describing how soldiers ripped people out of their homes and forced them to march over 2,000 miles, leaving 4,000 dead. Students then look at a political cartoon featuring President Jackson and the Cherokee and asks students to ponder why it is important to learn about “bad history” with the good. This
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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Iroquois Document Based Question DBQ Distance Learning
PRINT and DIGITAL copies includedAre you looking for more ways to get your students writing in Social Studies class? DBQ essays are the perfect answer. They expose students to primary and secondary sources. Each document has scaffold questions to help guide the students. These essays are a great way to end a unit of study since they ask students to pull evidence from the documents and incorporate their own knowledge too. This resource requires no prep on your end and already to just PRINT a
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5th - 8th
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Aztec Primary Source Worksheet/DBQ: Hernán Cortés Views Tenochtitlan
This worksheet allows students to use a primary source document to learn about the Aztec city of Tenochtitlan. Students will learn about the defenses, transportation system, and market places of Tenochtitlan. The worksheet allows students to read a short primary source written by Spanish Conquistador Hernán Cortés. The worksheet includes eight questions and has an answer key for the teacher. The reading is very engaging for students.Please check out my Native American lesson plans.Great Native A
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: World History Primary Source Worksheets Bundle (Ancient Times to 1800s)
Native American Assimilation Boarding School Photograph Analysis Lesson
This lesson will challenge students to use historical detective skills to uncover the dark history behind one of the American governments darker policies: Native American assimilation. Students will learn the policy of assimilation with embedded clips and slides. From there, students watch a Hollywood portrayal of assimilation via TNT's "Into the West" drama. Students will then work collaboratively with over 10 photographs to complete a photograph analysis sheet which will be used to determine t
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Native Americans DBQ Document-Based Questions
Native AmericansDocument-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 electronically.
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3rd - 6th
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Lewis & Clark Bundle (map activity, comics, PPT, primary sources, games, & more)
This download includes all four of the following items at a bundle discount. Each can be downloaded separately as well...1 - Lewis and Clark Informational PowerPoint giving an overview of the Core of Discovery on the expedition (36 slides)2 - Lewis and Clark Comic Strip Activity: fun, highly visual & engaging 25-slide PPTThis series of PowerPoint slides allows students to follow along and create a 10-box comic strip highlighting the Lewis and Clark Expedition. It covers everything from the
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3rd - 8th
Wounded Knee Massacre: What Happened at Wounded Knee? Lakota Sioux, Ghost Dance!
Wounded Knee Massacre: What Happened at Wounded Knee? Outstanding Analysis!This resource is included in the U.S. Imperialism Unit Bundle, located here!In this highly-engaging activity, students investigate six different sources to understand the conflict known as the Wounded Knee Massacre. Students (either individually or as a collaborative learning opportunity) are provided six different source documents to uncover several overarching questions. Students will understand what happened at the Sta
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: US History Westward Expansion and Manifest Destiny Thematic Unit
Westward Expansion Manifest Destiny Primary Sources Activity Analysis Worksheets
Teach source analysis and bring richness to your US History course with these curated voices from the Lewis & Clark, Andrew Jackson, the Cherokee, and others.This 6-pack also comes in Google files for a paperless option!Featured voices in this collection of compelling arguments:Meriwether LewisA newspaper report on the Erie CanalMexican observer in TexasAndrew JacksonThe CherokeeJohn O’SullivanThe effective HIPPOS framework directly targets historical & critical thinking skills:Historica
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9th - 11th
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Also included in: Early US History Primary Source Analysis Activities Worksheets
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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American West DBQ (Westward Expansion)
Students will learn about the significant events in the American West. The DBQ contains primary source excerpts, pictures, and maps. The assignment does not require the use of a textbook. I have included an answer key. Please message me if you have any questions.*The assignment contains 10 documents and 33 questions. *The document can be uploaded to your website or Google Drive; however, please make sure it is password protected. Topics: Transcontinental Railroad (Map) Chinese immigrants buildin
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5th - 11th
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