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Common Core RH.6-8.8 resources under $5
Bill of Rights Scenario Activity | Which Bill of Rights Amendment was violated?
In this engaging Bill of Rights scenarios lesson, students examine a variety of scenarios to discover which of the Bill of Rights has been violated! There are 15 Bill of Rights scenarios in total, and students can work individually or in pairs to solve which of the first 10 amendments has been broken! Then, students create their own scenario! ☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my US Constitution activities unit located here bundle.This resource includes a pap
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5th - 8th
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Athens vs Sparta Activity | 5-Step Organizer to Teach Athens and Sparta!
In this engaging Athens and Sparta activity, students are introduced to major differences between the Greek city-states of Athens and Sparta by examining a first-person perspective and completing a 5-step organizer. ☆ ☆ This engaging Athens vs Sparta resource is a great supplement to my best-selling Ancient Greece activities unit located here bundle!Students learn about the major differences in government and learn the workings of the Athenian Boule, Ekklesia, and Dikasteria as well as the Spart
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5th - 8th
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Enlightenment Reading Stations Centers Activity Set (Digital Resources & Print)
This content-rich and fun activity is student-centered and interactive! This key enlightenment figure stations activity has 9 stations with close readings analyzing key aspects of the Enlightenment Era. The stations also have a Google Ready Online Interactive version for distance learning. Students fill in text boxes already created! Each reading is divided into the Enlightenment thinker's ideas and their influence on the US Constitution.The key concepts and people covered are: John LockeCesar B
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6th - 10th
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French and Indian War Activity Scenarios, Notes, PowerPoint
In this French and Indian War PowerPoint, perspectives, and guided notes activity, students analyze a variety of scenarios to understand the cause behind the French and Indian War! Students begin by discussing the idea of war, how war is avoidable, when it might be necessary, and the positive and negative consequences of it. Then, students read short perspectives to understand the role of colonists, the British, members of the Ohio Company, and the French in the conflict of the French and Indi
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5th - 8th
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Boston Massacre Causes of the American Revolution Bias Primary Source Activity
In this Boston Massacre lesson and primary source activity, students examine a variety of primary source documents to recognize bias in the Boston Massacre and answer the question "What really happened the night of March 5, 1770?"Students will begin with an analysis of 2 popular images of the event, comparing the similarities and differences of both images with included questions. Students will then read two primary accounts of the event - one from a Boston newspaper on the morning of March 6th
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6th - 9th
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Magna Carta Analysis | Four Principles of Government | Magna Carta Resource
In this Magna Carta lesson plan, students examine the Magna Carta to learn the major Constitutional principles of limited government, shared power, individual rights, and the rule of law before engaging in a primary source analysis. Once students understand these four principles, students turn their attention to excerpts from the Magna Carta and try to find what principle is at work. This Magna Carta lesson is always a hit with my students!This Middle Ages lesson is included in the larger Middl
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5th - 8th
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Constitution, Federalists vs Anti-Federalists Activity Primary Source Analysis
In this Federalists v Anti-Federalists and Constitution primary source activity, students examine 8 total primary source excerpts to understand the Federalist and Anti-Federalist views on the failures of the Articles of Confederation and the new Constitution. Students examine four major questions surrounding the Constitution, Bill of Rights, Rights of the States, and the View of the People by investigating a response to each question from both a Federalist and an Anti-Federalist. ☆ ☆ Get this e
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6th - 10th
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Gettysburg Address & Emancipation Proclamation Primary Source Analysis
Abraham Lincoln Gettysburg Address & Emancipation Proclamation Primary Source Analysis
Included in this lesson are 9 primary sources that refer to either President Lincoln's Gettysburg Address or the Emancipation Proclamation. These include political cartoons and newspaper accounts of each one. Students must first correctly match the source and then describe its view in the box.
After analyzing each of the 9 sources, students compose a short essay on the back page explaining which they fee
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7th - 11th
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Reasons for the Fall of the Roman Empire Sorting Activity
This is a great Ancient Rome cooperative learning or individual activity in which students analyze 20 reasons for the Fall of the Roman Empire and match them to the category that best describes it (Social, Political, Economic, or Military). After classifying each reason for Rome's decline, students analyze their results to determine what had the biggest and smallest impact on Rome's ultimate collapse. I like to have my students work together on this so that they can argue and defend their choice
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5th - 10th
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Age of Exploration Stations or Reading Centers Activity Graphic Organizer
This content-rich activity is student-centered and interactive! This Explorers reading stations activity set has 11 stations with close readings, map activities, and primary sources. The activity can be done in a distance learning environment as the readings and questions are available in a Google apps option! Students analyze the fascinating expeditions of key explorers including: Pizarro, Cortes, Columbus, Magellan, Cabot, Drake, Cartier, Cabral, and Da Gama.This exploration lesson plan comes
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6th - 10th
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Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Timeline Activity for the lives of Egyptian Pharaohs
In this Ancient Egypt Pharaoh's timeline activity, students investigate the accomplishments of Ancient Egypt's 9 most memorable pharaohs and work on timelining skills to place each in the appropriate location. ☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia activities unit located here bundle!Students analyze Egypt's pharaohs, then place them in the appropriate place on the included timeline! This requires students to thoroughly underst
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5th - 8th
Reconstruction Gallery Walk & Stations Primary Source Activity Digital & Print
Get your students investigating post-Civil War Reconstruction with this versatile, student-centered Reconstruction Gallery Walk. Each of the 10 Reconstruction stations has guiding questions for students to consider while viewing. Students complete a graphic organizer based on their analysis of each primary source visual.Here’s what’s included with each complete activity set:1. A one-page Reconstruction background close reading to be read as an introduction with the class. 2. A two-page graphic o
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6th - 11th
Also included in:Â US History Year in Curriculum United States Printable & Digital- Grades 6-8
Westward Expansion Manifest Destiny Stations Primary Source Analysis
In this engaging Manifest Destiny primary source analysis activity, student learning is guided by a student source paper, a notes sheet, and a PowerPoint presentation. Using all components together, students will be able to explain the American belief of Manifest Destiny (and the attitudes toward expansion).In the introductory activity, students engage with a PowerPoint to look at synonyms for the two terms, then make predictions as to what "Manifest Destiny" may mean or refer to. In step two,
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â US History Westward Expansion and Manifest Destiny Thematic Unit
Enlightenment Philosophers | Age of Enlightenment Stations and Writing Activity
Conquer a difficult topic with station rotations! Students focus on a different Enlightenment thinker at each station, answering text-based questions to ensure understanding. After rotating through all six stations, students are ready to connect ideas from Age of Enlightenment to today’s world. Everything you need for a comprehensive lesson is included! WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THIS PRODUCT:♥ My students, my Principal, and I all loved this activity!! GREAT resource!♥ Great activity! It wa
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5th - 8th
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Immigration to United States in mid-1800s: Data Sets, Push/Pull Close Reading!
In this Industry and Immigration to the United States data and primary source activity, students investigate data sets on immigration and engage in primary source analysis to understand why people migrated to the U.S. In the first activity, students examine three different data sets that focus on immigration to the United States in the mid-1800s. Student collaborative groups make inferences and compare data across the documents to draw conclusions regarding the immigrant Irish, British, and Ge
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6th - 9th
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Causes of American Revolution Primary Sources | Stamp Act, Quartering Act
In this American Revolution primary source activities set, students will closely analyze several primary sources that led to the American Revolutionary War. Each primary source is an excerpt from an early event that caused America's war for Independence.Students will read selections from:- the Stamp Act- the Stamp Act Congress- Responses from local businesses in regard to the Stamp Act- the Declaratory Act- the Coercive Acts (the Intolerable Acts)- the Quartering Act- the Townshen
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5th - 8th
Ancient Greece Geography YouTube Video Graphic Organizer Notes Doodle Style
Are you searching for an engaging and effective way to teach your students about the fascinating geographical features of Ancient Greece? Look no further because we've designed the perfect resource for you! Our map activity combines the power of a captivating video with an accompanying worksheet, offering a dynamic learning experience your students will love. Interactive Video Adventure:Introducing our innovative Ancient Greece geography video, tailored for students seeking both knowledge and en
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5th - 8th
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French Revolution and Resistance Lesson Plan
This French Revolution Lesson Plan has students reading about key events of the Revolution and deciding if they would join the resistance, collaborate with the government, or act like nothing was going on.I wanted to get my students thinking about what resistance means and how it can impact those who resist and collaborate. I also want them thinking critically about what it looks like when resistance goes too far and commits injustices like those seen during the French Revolution. Your download
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7th - 10th
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Marco Polo Debate | Investigate Primary Sources, Evaluate Story, Mini Debate!
In this Marco Polo Debate classroom activity, students begin by evaluating excerpts from The Travels of Marco Polo to determine Polo's believability. Then, students begin the exercise and look at a series of "yes" and "no" sides of the debate over his travels. There are FOUR total exhibits where students will hear both sides of the debate on whether or not he actually traveled to China. Once complete, students will prepare a mini-debate with classmates on Polo's legacy before reflecting on wh
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5th - 8th
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Ancient India Fun Shark Tank Activity -Gupta Empire Inventions Presentations
This activity pack is student-centered, rigorous, and fun. It comes with a Common Core one-page reading covering the Golden Age of the Gupta Empire. Students are then issued one of nine achievements of Ancient India to research and create a Shark Tank-type presentation. Students present while five pre-selected class "sharks" use a rubric to evaluate the presentation based on enthusiasm, support from readings, and marketing ideas. The class fills out an invention basics chart, including economic
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5th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Gupta Empire Resource and Assessment Activity Bundle with Six Lesson Plans
The Twelve Tables Primary Source Analysis
In this Twelve Tables resource on Ancient Rome, students read and understand the Twelve Tables primary source that governed life in the Roman Republic and Roman Empire. First, students read through modified versions of the Twelve Tables, the basic legal set of rules following the deal between patricians and plebians in Rome. Two versions are included - the first is a "basic" version that is a bit simpler and shorter, the second is a more "advanced" version that has more complex text, provides
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6th - 9th
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Patriots and Loyalists American Revolution Activity
Do you want your upper elementary and middle school students to understand the difference between Patriots and Loyalists during the Revolutionary War? This is an American Revolution informational text activity about Loyalists vs Patriots. This document provides your students with two informational text articles that they will read and then answer questions.Download the preview for more specifics!The History Detective topic for this activity is about Loyalists vs Patriots during the Colonial Peri
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Informational Text Bundle
History Skills Activities and Worksheets
This fantastic bundle of Social Studies Skills Activities and Worksheets covers all the essential skills your students need to understand for studying history! It makes for fantastic back to school activities to help your students grasp the skills they will be using all year long! The worksheets cover all of the following: Understanding primary vs. secondary sourcesReading & creating timelinesDetermining fact from opinionIdentifying cause & effectUnderstanding map projectionsHuman develo
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5th - 9th
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Dred Scott Decision Student Reading | Primary Source Analysis
Dred Scott Decision Student Reading | Primary Source AnalysisThis resource on the Dred Scott Decision is also included in the much larger Sectionalism and Irreconcilable Period Bundle, located here:Sectionalism & Irreconcilable Period Bundle! 8 engaging and Common Core focused resources! Dred Scott, John Brown, Nat Turner, Kansas-Nebraska Act and More!Buy the Bundle and Save a Bundle!----------In this highly-engaging and Common Core focused lesson, students learn about the crucial Supreme C
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6th - 9th
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