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Common Core WHST.11-12.1a activity microsofts
Who was Jack the Ripper? HISTORY MYSTERY
Can your students decide who Jack the Ripper was out of a cast of 12 suspects?In this lesson they will compare and evaluate 12 possible suspects before deciding on the most likely guilty person. They will then justifying their decision both verbally and in writing. The lesson works as a knockout tournament, comparing two suspects at a time. They must apply the background information presented to them along with the suspect cards to come up with the most plausible answer. It is great for develo
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: HISTORY MYSTERIES BUNDLE!
HISTORY MYSTERIES BUNDLE!
Grab a bargain - History Mystery lessons for less! (Over 20% off actually!)This bundle contains lessons to help your students deduce, infer and evaluate arguments and evidence. They are suitable for middle and high school and have been a great success in my and others' classrooms. I will be creating more of these types of lessons and adding them to this bundle as I go along and if you buy now, you will never pay more.Check out the links below for the individual resources, their details and t
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
Energy Sources Environmental Science Sustainability Research Project
This research project involves proposing the best and worst energy source that can be chosen for a new power plant in an imaginary city. Students are given information on the city, such as geographical and climate data. This project suggests students choose from the following energy sources: biomass (municipal solid waste), biomass (wood residue/waste), coal, geothermal, hydroelectric, natural gas, nuclear, oil, solar, or wind. Here is the introduction to the scenario - "The imaginary city of In
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9th - 12th
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HS-LS2-7
, HS-ESS3-2
Civil Rights in America Bundle (Starting with African American Experience)
In this bundle students are exposed to the Vicious Cycle, Pyramid of Hate, scenarios to help understand race dilemmas in America. The focus begins with the African American fight for civil rights and how that movement inspired other groups to evaluate and fight for change. Students Tasks Include: Primary source documents, presentation topics, film sheets, research tasks, scenarios, roleplay activities, and more. This unit is designed to make students think about the impact of the past on present
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9th - 12th
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Write Your IA - Student Instructional Booklet- International Baccalaureate (IB)
This is an extremely comprehensive booklet designed for students who are writing their IA. This booklet guides them from start to finish - beginning with initial proposals and writing questions, to the "how to write section 1-3", and ends with referencing guides and marking criteria. Supportive instructions are present throughout the entire booklet to guide students on how to meet all of the IA criteria and write an investigative and critical essay. It also includes a proposed timeline for compl
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9th - 12th
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Women’s Suffrage Stations Activity with Primary Sources & Political Cartoons
Women's Suffrage 1920's Political Cartoon & Primary Source Inquiry ActivityStations Activity with Teacher Answer Guide!Essential Question: Were the social reforms of the 1920’s positive or negative for the United States?Women had to fight for equal rights. Many students don't realize much of American society was opposed to the 19th Amendment in the 1920's. This lesson has students will work in groups and answer guided reading questions and they unpack each authors argument. Students will unp
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8th - 12th
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Local Government Current Events
As your students learn about the 4 main purposes of local government, provide public safety, public education, manage land use and infrastructure and recreational activities, your students will find a current event about your city's local government fulfilling each one of those purposes. After researching a current event, your students will write a proposal for a project within one of these purposes of local government that they think would benefit your community.This Google document is complete
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8th - 12th
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1990s-Present Domestic Terror CCOT
Students use AI to develop a Change & Continuity over Time analysis paragraph.Step by Step Breakdown with tables to organize history over the time period.Example paragraph with color-coded highlights that show where Historical Thinking Skills are developed.Skills Developed:prompting AIconnecting 1990s history content to modern examplesanalyzing cause and responseanalyze change and continuitysupport claim with specific evidencewrite a clear topic sentencedevelop a complex argumentuse transiti
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9th - 12th
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AP Psychology - Learning Unit Bell Ringers / Warm Ups / Exit Tickets
Use the following 17 sets of fully adaptable multiple choice, matching, free response, and personal reflection questions (45 items total) to get your students actively previewing and/or reviewing material from your unit on learning. These easy to integrate questions are perfect for AP test prep, sparking class discussion, and providing quick feedback on student understanding and mastery.The fourth slide is an answer form template to be printed out and given to students and used to assess their a
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9th - 12th
Article I of the US Constitution Primary Source DBQ (NO PREP) Editable
Engage your students in a deep exploration of Article I of the US Constitution with this comprehensive and thought-provoking teaching resource. "Exploring Article I of the US Constitution" is a meticulously crafted package designed to enhance student understanding of the structure and powers of the Legislative Branch. This product includes a variety of activities, assessments, and assignments that challenge students to analyze, evaluate, and apply the concepts outlined in Article I.Key Features:
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Indian Independence 1919-1964 - IB History
This is a series of 15 lessons that looks at the history of India and how they gained independence. This covers 1919 -1964 and while it has 15 lessons named, this probably is closer to a total of 30 lessons / 30 hours of teaching depending on pacing.It is specifically catered for IB History - Paper 2 Independence Movements BUT it can be easily used to teach about the fight for independence. It is comprehensive and will cover both the Paper 2 requirements as well as the more indepth requirments
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10th - 12th
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Bill of Rights Primary Source DBQ (NO PREP) Editable
The Bill of Rights Classroom BundleUnlock a deeper understanding of the Bill of Rights with our comprehensive and engaging classroom bundle! This bundle provides teachers with a wide range of resources and activities to help students master the concepts and significance of the first 10 amendments to the United States Constitution.This classroom bundle includes:Detailed Lesson Plans: Step-by-step lesson plans aligned with AP Government standards, complete with clear learning objectives, instructi
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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U.S. History or Government Introductory Unit Foundations of U.S. Constitution
This is an engaging introductory unit to the United States constitution, completely done for you! This lesson is lead with an essential question and daily inquiry questions to help us answer our essential question. There are 5 full days of fun and engaging work with videos, charts, internet activities, and more. Students analyze the text of the Constitution in a variety of ways, examine the actual constitution to identify their relationship to its central ideas and debate the core constitutiona
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7th - 12th
Indigenous History of the colonization of the Americas Jigsaw US History
Native America Perspective on American Expansion Reverse Jigsaw ProjectPRINT & GO! ALL NECESSARY READINGS AND GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS INCLUDEDStudents Will be Able to:Detail the history of the buffalo and the Native American people and the results of the Whites moving west from the perspective of indigenous people.- History of how Native American People Used the Buffalo,- Manifest DestinyDetail the history of interaction and conflict between Native Americans and the U.S Government from the perspe
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7th - 12th
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Article II of the US Constitution Primary Source DBQ (NO PREP) Editable
Mastering Article II: Understanding the Powers of the PresidentEngage your high school AP Government/APUSH students in a comprehensive exploration of Article II of the US Constitution with "Mastering Article II: Understanding the Powers of the President." This carefully crafted package is designed to provide teachers and students with a range of challenging and thought-provoking materials to enhance their understanding of the executive branch and its role in the American government.Included in t
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Sociological Imagination Scenario Worksheet
The Sociological Imagination Scenario Worksheet is designed to allow students to practice the sociology term of sociological imagination. Students read school-based scenarios and write their own personal responses of what could happen to them if they break certain school rules. Student's answers will vary, but their answers will involve the key concept of sociology that will impact others in society of their actions. I teach a psychology/sociology class for seniors and each year, students enjoy
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9th - 12th
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Article III of the US Constitution Primary Source DBQ (NO PREP) Editable
Article III of the US Constitution - Comprehensive Resource PackDescription: Engage your students in a comprehensive study of Article III of the US Constitution with this meticulously crafted resource pack. Designed for AP Government and Social Studies courses, this product provides a range of materials and activities to deepen students' understanding of the judiciary branch, its powers, and its impact on the American government and society. With a focus on critical analysis and real-world appli
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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US Hist Semester 1 FULL UNIT
**DISCLAIMER** - I teach in a Title I school and gear my assignments towards CT curriculum as well as ESL students. I have included PDF AND Word Documents so you are able to edit and include different examples/more rigor. I also include additional resource folders for Units. Whats Included:Unit 1: The French and Indian War, Road to Revolution, and The Revolutionary WarUnit 2: Founding a New Nation Unit 3: Reform and ExpansionUnit 4: The Expansion of Slavery and the Civil WarWhat to Expect:30+ Po
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10th - 12th
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Reconstruction Group Jigsaw Project, Inclusive History- Black Women Latinx LGBTQ
Working in cooperative jigsaw groups students will be able to explain the effects and controversies arising from the Reconstruction, including the histories of Black Americans, Latinx Americans, the LGBTQ, and women. Students will answer the Inquiry Question: How did people of color, women, and the LGBTQ combat oppression during and after Reconstruction? by creating google slides presentations to share in groups and then working individually on a writing assessment. GROUPS:Group 1: Black Codes,
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9th - 12th
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Fact vs Opinion & Scientific Method: Critical Thinking & Media Literacy Lesson
This editable Powerpoint presentation allows you to choose how deep of a dive to take with your students to teach them about fact vs opinion. The lesson includes information on the following topics: How to differentiate between facts and opinions (Includes sample practice questions & answers). How ideas can become facts using the scientific method. Why we sometimes have to trust experts and how to evaluate sources of information. Links to current events and why stating misinformation as an o
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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The de Medici Family and the Renaissance: A Legacy to Celebrate?
This assignment, including the detailed writing rubric, can serve as a valuable resource for other educators in several ways:Ready-to-Use Assignment: It offers a comprehensive, ready-to-use assignment package that can be easily integrated into any world history curriculum focusing on the Renaissance. This saves educators time in planning and developing materials.Critical Thinking Development: The assignment prompts students to engage in critical thinking and analysis, skills that are crucial acr
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9th - 12th
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Voting and Civil Rights in US History Civics and Government
Journey through US History and civics and government looking at voting in America. This PowerPoint will explain to future young voters their right to vote. This product focuses on literacy tests used as a tactic to suppress minority voters in America. Students will learn and discuss literacy tests and the legislation used to ban the use of literacy testing as a requirement for voters. What’s Covered:➊The history of voting in America➋Tactics to discourage minority voters➌The 14th and 15th Amendm
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8th - 12th
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AP Prep Primary Source Packet: The Declaration of Independence (NO PREP)Editable
Engage your high school AP Government and Social Studies students with this comprehensive teaching bundle centered around the Declaration of Independence. This product offers a range of resources designed to enhance students' understanding of the Declaration and its significance in American government and history.Key Features:Document-Based Questions (DBQs): Dive deep into the Declaration with thought-provoking DBQs that challenge students to analyze the text, evaluate its principles, and connec
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Argument Composition unit
This comprehensive composition unit on argument is aligned with the common core learning outcomes and includes intensive instruction, critical thinking, problem solving, research and writing activities on the components of argument which include: logos, ethos, pathos, inductive and deductive logic, syllogisms, fallacies, composition analysis and writing. It has well over 20 hours of content and activities for your classroom. The materials include: an instructional PDF powerpoint, creative acti
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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