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Critical thinking british history Common Core RH.6-8.3 resources
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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Battles of Lexington and Concord
How did the American Revolution begin? Students will research the causes and effects of the battles at Lexington and Concord; why battles began; outcomes/significance; Paul Revere's Midnight Ride; General GageIncluded in this resource:• Title page • Primary source excerpt from Ralph Waldo Emerson's hymn sung at the Concord Monument• Beginning Battles graphic organizer• Paul Revere's Midnight Ride• "The War Explodes!" short story with scaffolding questions• Application/Closing/Higher Order think
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in:Â American Revolution UNIT BUNDLE with BONUS Activities
American Revolution Heroes 10 African American and Women Heroes in Revolution
In this American Revolution Heroes activity, students learn about the experiences of 10 women and African-Americans who were essential to the American Revolution and to American History. Often forgotten, women and African Americans played essential roles in helping the 13 Colonies gain independence. Students will navigate the room to investigate the achievements and heroism of 10 Americans whom everyone should learn about, including James Forten, Salem Poor, Phillis Wheatley, the First Rhode
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5th - 8th
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Thinking Like a Historian Lesson Plan Unit | 5th-7th Grades | Social Studies
The Thinking Like a Historian Lesson Plan Unit is PERFECT for 5th-7th grade students! This incredible unit focuses on the importance of primary and secondary sources of information and will help grow your students critical thinking skills and abilities, as well as how to examine sources of information for bias and cause and effect relationships, and MUCH more!! The amazing resources included with this unit have been used with GREAT SUCCESS by THOUSANDS of students, and can easily be used with an
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5th - 7th
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King Henry VIII & His Life and Times! Students investigate this polarizing King!
King Henry VIII & His Life and Times! Students investigate this polarizing King!In this fun and challenging King Henry VIII lesson, students become historians, poets, and interviewers with the life and times of King Henry VIII! Students are engaged in 3 different ways, with 3 different activities, on King Henry's life. ☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my Renaissance activities unit located here bundle!Students first become historians as they recap the
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5th - 8th
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British Imperialism in India | The Raj, Sepoy Mutiny, Salt March | 2 Activities!
British Imperialism in India | The Raj, Sepoy Mutiny, Salt March | 2 Activities for Distance Learning!In this effective resource on British imperialism in India, you receive 2 activities to teach the history of British influence and Indian independence. First. you receive an informational text and student questions set that details the history of British imperialism in India. Beginning with James I, students learn the "how and why" Great Britain became interested in India, the phrase "the sun ne
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8th - 11th
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Social Studies SUPER BUNDLE | Units 1-9 for 5th-8th Grades! | Google Apps!
The Social Studies SUPER BUNDLE Units 1-9 for 5th-8th grades is COMPLETELY ready for both in-person and digital learning (via Google Apps)! With this amazing Social Studies SUPER BUNDLE you'll receive EVERYTHING you need to cover the Age of Exploration all the way to the Reconstruction Era with your students, -PLUS- you'll also receive an Intro to U.S. Geography Unit -AND- Thinking Like a Historian Unit!! ***STOP the stressful and endless search for amazing, high-quality, and affordable Social S
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5th - 8th
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The Battle of Yorktown: American Revolution: Reading Passages + Activities
In this lesson students will learn about the Battle of Yorktown, the last major battle of the American Revolution and the eventual surrender of Cornwallis to Washington. Throughout the lesson there is a writing prompt, graphics, illustrations, graphic organizers, maps, readings and comprehension questions for students to complete.--> Want all of my American Revolution lessons in one BIG money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!!Battles of the American RevolutionThe Battle of Saratog
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â U.S. History Bundle: Reading Passages + Activities, Printables, Assessments
Thinking Like a Historian Lesson Plan Unit for 8th-10th Grade Social Studies
The amazing resources included with the Thinking Like a Historian Lesson Plan Unit for 8th-10th Grade Social Studies have been successfully used by thousands of students and come completely ready to use for BOTH in-person and digital learning (via Google Apps)! The Thinking Like a Historian Unit lays the foundation for your students to succeed in your social studies class! They'll explore and discuss learning strategies that promote and encourage students to think critically, how to effectively
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8th - 10th
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Also included in:Â 8th Grade U.S. History YEAR-LONG Curriculum Bundle!! | Google Apps
War of 1812 and The Star-Spangled Banner Lesson Bundle with Team Activity!
This amazing resource, the War of 1812 and The Star-Spangled Banner Lesson Bundle with Team Activity, is PERFECT for teaching 5th to 8th grade students all about the causes, major battles, and effects of the War of 1812, as well as the history and significance of the Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key!The incredible resources included with this lesson bundle have been designed to provide flexibility, cover one-to-two weeks of classes, and come completely ready to use in printable PDF, Pow
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5th - 8th
Paul Revere's Midnight Ride Guided Notes Activity for Causes of Revolution
In this Paul Revere's Midnight Ride lesson, students engage in an image analysis regarding this famous ride and complete guided notes on the hour-by-hour breakdown of the famous ride. This lesson delves into the actual ride itself, focusing on what Paul Revere does along his adventure, where he stops, and where truth meets fiction. The included Prezi presentation follows -step by step - what Paul Revere did on this ride. Students will follow the included timeline and record essential details
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5th - 8th
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Ancient India & Indus River Valley Teaching Unit PowerPoint Presentation Bundle
This unit on the civilizations of Ancient India is aligned to middle school common core Language Arts History standards. It covers Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economics, and Social Structure. Built into each lesson are: -academic vocabulary-time for reflection and discussion-short academic writing activities-standards based questions with answers This is an excellent resource to use either on its own or to supplement the text book. To better facilitate a multi-day presentatio
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6th - 9th
7th Grade TEKS Unit 8: Cotton, Cattle, Railroads & TX Frontier | Texas History
The 7th Grade Social Studies TEKS Unit 8: Cotton, Cattle, Railroads, and Closing the Texas Frontier (Texas History) COMPLETE Lesson Plan Unit is PERFECT for those teaching 7th grade Texas History! The resources included in this lesson plan unit follow the TEKS standards and come ready to use for BOTH in-person classroom and online digital learning via Google Apps! The amazing resources included with the TEKS Unit 8 Lesson Plan Unit have been used with GREAT SUCCESS with THOUSANDS of 7th grade st
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7th
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Manifest Destiny & Intro to Westward Expansion | For 5th-8th Grades | US History
The Manifest Destiny & Intro to Westward Expansion Lesson Plan comes 100% COMPLETELY READY for both in-person and digital learning (via Google Apps)! The Manifest Destiny & Intro to Westward Expansion Lesson Plan will introduce your students to the meaning of "Manifest Destiny", the causes and effects of Manifest Destiny, and provides students with a broad understanding of why the nation would expand so rapidly throughout the 19th century!**Receive an even GREATER VALUE and SAVE MORE TIM
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5th - 8th
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U.S. History VALUE Bundle: Sectionalism, Civil War, & Reconstruction | 3 UNITS!!
The U.S. History VALUE Bundle covers three units (Sectionalism, the Civil War, and Reconstruction) and is PERFECT for those teaching U.S. history to 7th to 9th grade students. ALL of the incredible resources in these units have been used with GREAT success with thousands of students in 7th to 9th grade!! You'll receive EVERYTHING you need to cover the issues of sectionalism that divided the nation prior to the outbreak of the Civil War, the Civil War itself, including the major battles and figur
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7th - 9th
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U.S. History: Industrial Revolution -Rise of Labor Unions COMPLETE Lesson Plan!
The Industrial Revolution: Rise of Labor Unions COMPLETE Lesson Plan is PERFECT for those teaching 5th to 8th grade U.S. history to their students! This incredible lesson includes EVERYTHING you'll need to explore the historical significance and impact of labor unions during the Industrial Revolution. From the causes and effects of labor unions during the Industrial Revolution to famous and influential labor union leaders, and so MUCH MORE!! The fantastic Rise of Labor Unions resources you'll re
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5th - 8th
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Civil War and Reconstruction Era Unit VALUE Bundle for 7th-9th Grade!
The Civil War and Reconstruction Era Unit VALUE Bundle for 7th to 9th Grade is PERFECT for those teaching U.S. history to 7th to 9th grade students. These two incredible units cover the most important events of the Civil War and Reconstruction Era from the outbreak of the Civil War and the major battles of war plus the Emancipation Proclamation and the causes and effects of many Reconstruction Era policies. ***BE SURE TO CLICK THE PRODUCT PREVIEW TO GET A SNEAK PEEK OF THE INCREDIBLE RESOURCES
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7th - 9th
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Balfour Declaration Primary Source Analysis + Impact of Balfour Declaration
In this Balfour Declaration primary source reading activity, you receive two activities to teach the impact and effect of this important document. First, students engage in a primary source analysis on the Declaration issued by British Foreign Secretary Arthur James Balfour to investigate the motive and intent. In step two, students complete a short video web quest assignment to learn the impact the Balfour Declaration had on the Middle East and the world today; students learn about the Nakba,
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7th - 10th
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Paul Revere & the Midnight Ride: The American Revolution: Reading Passages
In this lesson students will learn about Paul Revere and the Midnight Ride (along with William Dawes and Samuel Prescott), and how they warned the Patriots that the British were coming and the first shots of the American Revolution would soon be fired. Throughout the lesson there is a writing prompt, graphics, maps, illustrations, graphic organizers and comprehension questions for students to complete. Also included is Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poem and comprehension questions to go along wit
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â U.S. History Bundle: Reading Passages + Activities, Printables, Assessments
Enlightenment Project
Skip the lecture on the Age of Enlightenment. Introduce your students to The Age of Enlightenment through this quick and easy newspaper project. In this no-prep lesson plan, students take on the role of reporters to get the scoop on the Age of Enlightenment. TOPICS INCLUDED IN THIS RESOURCE:- Thomas Hobbes- Thirty year wars as enlightenment catalyst- Francis bacon and scientific method- Kepler disproves early theories- John Locke and representative government- Montesquieu and separation of p
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7th - 10th
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7th Grade TEKS Social Studies: Texas History | Units 1 to 6 | VALUE Bundle!
7th Grade TEKS Social Studies: Texas History Units 1 to 6 VALUE BUNDLE is PERFECT for those teaching their 7th grade social studies students all about Texas History! These amazing resources come COMPLETELY READY for BOTH in-person and online digital classroom learning (via Google Apps)! These incredible resources were designed specifically for the 7th Grade Social Studies TEKS Standards and will save you **HOURS** of your time!BE SURE TO CLICK ON THE PRODUCT PREVIEW TO GET AN EVEN BETTER IDEA OF
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7th
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The Thirteen Colonies: An Introduction to American History: Reading Passages
In this lesson students will read an overview of the Thirteen Colonies, focusing on the New England, Middle and Southern Colonies, which gives a general synopsis of what life was like in each region. Students will also learn about what good and products each region thrived in producing. Throughout the lesson there is a writing prompt, graphics, illustrations, graphic organizers, maps, readings and comprehension questions for students to complete.Check out all my other Thirteen Colonies products
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7th - 12th
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American Revolution Political Cartoon Lessons - BUNDLE - CCSS
This is a bundle of political cartoon lessons in which students analyze and evaluate 3 key political cartoons on the road to the American Revolution. Each resource contains a lesson plan that lays out the procedure for students analyzing and evaluating the political cartoon for themselves. There is a lot they can glean from and discuss as a class. There are instructions included for pairing up students and discussion questions that you can use to facilitate students sharing out their thoughts. T
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8th - 12th
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Washington at Delaware, Valley Forge & Battle of Trenton - American Revolution
In this lesson students will learn about George Washington's surprise attack on the Hessians by crossing the Delaware River and the subsequent Battle of Trenton, which was a small but vital battle in the fight for independence, and was a turning point of the American Revolution. Students will also learn about the winter at Valley Forge, in which Washington and his troops weathered through a brutal winter. Throughout the lesson there is a writing prompt, graphics, illustrations, readings and comp
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â U.S. History Bundle: Reading Passages + Activities, Printables, Assessments
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