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Preschool social studies dbqs for staff
Genocides Bundle: Bosnian, Armenian, Cambodian, Darfur, Rwandan Genocides
This bundle includes five lessons that teach students about the Bosnian, Armenian, Darfur, Cambodian and Rwandan Genocides. Each lesson includes informational texts, comprehension questions and critical thinking activities.Perfect for in class or distance learning! [1] Armenian Genocide Lesson: This is a CCLS aligned lesson that teaches students about the causes and effects of the Armenian Genocide of 1915. This lesson includes informational tests, guided reading questions, primary and secondary
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7th - 12th, Staff
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ULTIMATE COMPLETE U.S. / AMERICAN HISTORY CURRICULUM
Why this is better than any other US History Curriculum on TpT: - What you WILL NOT find from any other seller on TpT.... recorded videos for EACH LESSON for the ENTIRE curriculum that follows the included PowerPoints/Notes EXACTLY. The videos are optional, but can be used to teach the curriculum for you in class, used for student absences, quarantines, virtual students or sub plans (!!!), or just to help you brush up on topics that may be new to you. There are MANY ways to use these UNIQUE addi
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
The Vietnam War Photo Analysis and DBQ
Hands down the easiest way to get students discussing the topic, assess what they already know and introduce what they will learn.If you're looking for a great way to introduce, wrap up or shake up your unit on the Vietnam War, then this activity is for you. Students will engage some of the most (school appropriate) intriguing and thought-provoking photos taken during the Vietnam War. Students will examine the photos keeping track of their thoughts, reflections and questions by completing a th
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
The Holocaust, Ghettos, Concentration Camps, and the Nuremberg Trials
This is a CCLS aligned resource that teaches students about Adolf Hitler the Holocaust, Ghettos, Concentration Camps and the Nuremberg Trials. This resource includes informational texts, guided reading comprehension questions, graphic organizers, an image analysis activity, Primary Source DBQs, higher-order critical thinking activities and an assessment quiz. Perfect for in class or remote (distance) learning.Suggested for stronger readers.
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8th - 12th, Staff
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Also included in:Â World War II (World War 2) Bundle
Step by Step Guide to Writing DBQ Essays- DBQ Writing Guide
The "Step by Step Guide to Writing DBQ Essays" walks students through how to develop a strong and effective Document Based Question essay for your middle school and high school social studies students. The first few pages of these DBQ worksheets offer suggestions on how to set up their pre-write/planning page, while the latter provides support for writing an introduction, body and concluding paragraphs. The guide also includes helpful information about common mistakes, a sample student-friendl
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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World History 1 Bundle: Full Year/Semester Worth of Lessons, Projects, PPs..
Step into a semester-long journey through the annals of early world history with our comprehensive bundle, spanning from the cradle of civilization in Mesopotamia to the intellectual fervor of the Renaissance. With 37 meticulously curated lessons, PowerPoints, activities, worksheets, and projects totaling over 300 pages, this bundle is the ultimate resource for educators looking to engage their students in an immersive exploration of ancient civilizations and pivotal historical periods.From the
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Abraham Lincoln and the Fort Sumter Crisis
Students will love investigating the uncovered details that led to the firing on Fort Sumter, plunging the United States into a gruesome Civil War. Students will examine maps, telegrams, military correspondence, messages from Lincoln's cabinet members, Lincoln's Inaugural Address and more as they seek to uncover details about this pivotal moment in American history. Finally students will be asked to provide a written response to summarize the key events.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Conspiracy of John Wilkes Booth?
Was John Wilkes Booth the originator and designer of the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln? This Common Core handout describes seven theories surrounding the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Students will explain these theories and decide for themselves which one may be plausible or not. Has student handout included. Please see the preview for more information.Includes these versions:*PowerPoint*PDF*Google Slides
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
The Rise and Expansion of Islam
This is a Common Core aligned lesson that teaches students about the rise and expansion of Islam. This download includes informational texts (editable), guided reading questions, critical thinking questions, maps, vocabulary reinforcement, graphic organizers, Document-Based Questions (DBQs), DBQ Essay task and student self-assessment meter.This lesson is great for in class or distance learning!
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7th - 12th, Staff
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The Feudal System and the Manor System During the Middle Ages
This is a CCLS aligned lesson that teaches students about the Feudal System (Feudalism) and the Manor System (Manorialism) During the Middle Ages. This download includes informational texts, guided reading questions, document analysis (DBQ) questions, graphic organizers and critical thinking activities.Great for in class or distance learning!If you enjoy using this lesson, please leave a positive review so that other teachers will eventually check it out and download it too!Please click the "Fol
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7th - 12th, Staff
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Primary Source Analysis and Question Pack - AP World History: Modern - Period 1
16 PRIMARY SOURCE ACTIVITIES that cover ALL of Period 1/Units 1-2! Google Drive access! Activities provide practice for AP Historical Thinking Skills 1.A, 2.A, 2.B, 2.C, 3.A, 3.C, 5.A, 5.B, 6.B, and 6.C! These are the historical skill activities I use with my students to achieve passing rates of over 90%!I have added 12 NEW primary source activities to my original 4 that provide differentiated perspectives across all Period 1 learning objectives for AP World.The activities can be used as emerge
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Civil Rights Movement Complete Unit (IB Rights and Protest)
This is a bundle of 20 lessons that is designed to educate about the Black Civil Rights movement.It starts with the origins of slavery, the Underground Railroad, the Civil War, legislation such as Plessy vs Ferguson and then examines a series of protests in the 1950's and 1960's.Legal decisions include: Plessy v Ferguson, Brown v Board and the Civil Rights ActProtests include: Montgomery Bus Boycott, Little Rock 9, Sit Ins, Freedom Riders, March on Washington and the Black PanthersThere is a ra
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8th - 12th, Staff
Pericles Funeral Oration! - World - SUBREADY - Greece - Primary Source DBQs
Pericles' Funeral Oration & DBQ's - World History - Primary & Secondary Source - Written Specifically For Middle/High School Comprehension Level -- 5 DBQ's Included - Cool-Relevant-Pictures/Visual Guides for Students! (I had a lot of fun putting this together, I call it 'work-play!' Email me with questions or concerns anytime -- the.eclectic.professor@gmail.comExtended DescriptionPrimary source document with additional historical context written by yours truly at a high middle or high sc
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Civics Bundle: 181 Products and over $400 in lessons/activities
Civics Dream Package:BellworkLearning Goal/ Data TrackersActivitiesDBQsEOC Practice Taking StrategiesClose ReadingsPractice TestsBaslines, Midterms, & End of Year testsDigital Interactive Notebooks & Paper Based Interactive NotebooksAlternative Learning UnitsGAMES!!!AND MORE!!!--------------------------------------------Check out samples on my Instagram: @HistoryGuruTPT--------------------------------------------Customer Tips:Be the first to know about my new discounts, freebies, and pro
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6th - 12th, Staff
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Primary Source Bundle - APUSH / AP US History - Questions and Keys - Period 1-3
APUSH Primary Source Bundle for Period 1-3 contains 29 PRIMARY SOURCE ACTIVITIES! Google Drive access! Activities provide practice for AP Historical Thinking Skills 1.A, 2.A, 2.B, 2.C, 3.A, 3.C, 5.A, 5.B, 6.B, and 6.C! These are the historical skill activities I use with my students to achieve passing rates of over 90%!I have added 25 NEW primary source activities to my original 4 that provide differentiated perspectives across all learning objectives for APUSH.The activities can be used as eme
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in:Â APUSH / AP US History - Full Curriculum Bundle - Full Year - Google Drive
Engaging Southern Colonies Inquiry with Artifacts!
Embark on a captivating journey through the Southern Colonies with this meticulously crafted inquiry-based unit. Whether you prefer a one-day immersive experience or want to delve deeper over two days, this resource provides everything you need to make learning about the Southern Colonies a dynamic and unforgettable experience!**Product Features:**1. **Bellwork:** Ignite curiosity with thought-provoking bellwork activities that engage students from the moment they enter the classroom, setting th
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4th - 12th, Staff
The COLD WAR: 5 STATION ACTIVITY: Containment, Nuclear Arms Race, and Much More!
Step into the captivating world of the Cold War with our engaging and comprehensive station activity! Designed with five dynamic stations, this activity offers students a hands-on exploration of the key aspects that defined this tumultuous era.From the containment policy to the nuclear arms race, proxy wars, the Space Race, and the ideological conflict between capitalism and communism, each station provides an immersive learning experience that will captivate students' attention and foster a dee
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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DBQ Essay Tests, Rubrics, Outlines & More! Units 1-9 Bundle For World History
This Unit Bundle includes: 1. 9 DBQ Test: Democratic Revolutions2. 9 DBQ Essay Outlines3. DBQ Outline Expectations + For Success4. DBQ Rubric + Checklist & Self Evaluation5. DBQ Outline Graphic Organizer Template6. Bonus Historical Thinking Skills Presentation7. Teacher InstructionsThe 9 Units Include:1. The World in 17502. Democratic Revolutions3. Industrialism4. Imperialism5. World War I6. Interwar Period7. World War II8. Cold War9. Contemporary WorldDigital Resource, Print, & Editable
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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The American Feminist Movement of the 1960's and 70's
This is a CCLS aligned lesson that teaches students the causes and effects of the Feminist Movement of America during the 1960's and 70's, also known as the Women's Liberation Movement or the Second Wave of Feminism. This lesson includes a motivational bell ringer activity, informational texts, Document-Based Questions (DBQs) and higher-order critical thinking activities with a graphic organizer.This resource is recommended for stronger readers.This lesson is great for in class or remote (distan
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7th - 12th, Staff
Also included in:Â U.S. History Mega Bundle: Over 100 American History Lessons
The Iranian Hostage Crisis and Its Global Impact: Large 3 Section DBQ Activity
Are you searching for a thought-provoking social studies lesson that delves deep into the complexities of international relations? Look no further than our meticulously curated resource: "The Iranian Hostage Crisis and Its Global Impact"!This comprehensive lesson activity is divided into three distinct sections, each meticulously crafted to engage students and foster critical thinking skills.In the first section, "The Seeds of the Crisis," students will explore the historical context surrounding
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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DBQ Assassination of Abraham Lincoln with Murder Report
DBQ Assassination of Abraham Lincoln with Murder Report
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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12 Years a Slave: Primary Source Document (Common Core)
Using an except from Solomon Northup's, Twelve Years a Slave students will get a first hand look at the of evils of slavery.
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-Primary source document
Twelve Years a Slave (1853), Solomon Northup
-Four text dependent questions (common core)
Common Core Standards
-CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.9-10.6 Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how an author uses rhetoric to advance that point of view or purpose
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Saint Patrick's Day: A Rich Tapestry of Irish Heritage and Celebration: DBQ
Upon reading the article and answering the questions, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of Saint Patrick's Day and its significance in the United States. They will learn about the historical connection between Saint Patrick's Day and the patron saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick, who played a pivotal role in spreading Christianity in Ireland. Through the article, students will discover how Irish immigration contributed to the celebration of Saint Patrick's Day in the United States, t
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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World War I: Document Based Question (DQB) Essay Test, Rubrics, Outline & More!
This Unit includes: 1. DBQ Test: World War I2. DBQ Outline Expectations + For Success3. DBQ Rubric + Checklist & Self Evaluation4. DBQ Outline Graphic Organizer Template5. Bonus Historical Thinking Skills Presentation6. Teacher InstructionsDigital, Printable, & EditableDon't forget that leaving feedback earns you points toward FREE TPT purchases. This item will be constantly updated with new activities/readings at no extra charge. Prices will increase in the future, so buy now while its
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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