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Common Core CCRA.R.1 dbqs under $5
Constitution Day Activity Scavenger Hunt | Primary Source Analysis, Google Forms
To better understand the basic information within the U.S. Constitution, students will browse through this primary source document and find the main ideas regarding the 7 Articles and 27 Amendments. Included are 17 questions about the articles and 27 questions about the amendments. All questions (except for one) will be answered with a number. This is a great way to introduce, study, or review the United States Constitution for your civics unit or for a Constitution Day activity. You may even
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Leap Year Nonfiction Reading: Engaging Comprehension & Quiz, Leap Day Activity
Dive into the fascinating world of Leap Years with our comprehensive nonfiction reading passage crafted for Leap Day 2024! This resource includes a vibrant 2-page reading passage (available in both color and black-and-white versions) that explores the history and significance of leap years, as well as the intriguing mechanics behind the extra day added to February.What's Included:2 pages of a visually appealing reading passage1 page featuring 5 thought-provoking questions1 page with the answer k
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3rd - 6th
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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)
Thomas Paine Common Sense: Primary Source Activity | American History
Thomas Paine's Common Sense was a little pamphlet with big ideas! This primary source activity gives students a chance to read through and analyze the major paragraphs, or arguments, within his pamphlet while answering various questions. I created this mini-unit for my own classroom to help students understand this important document that shaped the course of Independence. You will find that this resource is challenging yet capable for all. Students are analyzing text from the 1700's which ca
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6th - 12th
Also included in: American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
Ancient Egyptian Art and Egypt Geography Nile River Primary Source DBQ Activity
Enrich your study of Ancient Egypt Geography and Agriculture with SIX Primary Source DBQ Analysis Activities – plus two bonus DBQs!Read and analyze an excerpt from the Hymn to the Nile. Then, examine 5 separate tomb paintings depicting agriculture and fishing in Ancient Egypt. Finally, compare paintings for 2 BONUS analyses! Complete Answer Keys included! Mix and Match each DBQ to meet your needs. Use in stations, as part of a gallery walk, or for extra credit. Ready to Go, with no additional re
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6th - 9th
Dust Bowl Mystery: Inquiry-Based Intro. to Great Depression!
The Great Depression and The Dust Bowl have fascinated kids and adults for years. Use this mystery to harness that fascination and engage students in an inquiry-based investigation that they will remember all year long!This lesson is SO FUN when used as an introduction to a unit about The Great Depression. I let them try to solve the mystery first and THEN tell them that our next unit will be about The Great Depression. It's the perfect way to get them asking questions and build genuine curiosit
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4th - 8th
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The 1st Great Awakening DBQ and Stations
Students are asked to answer the question, "How did the Great Awakening influence the mindset of Colonial Americans?" using 4 sources. 3 are primary sources from the era, and 1 is an excerpt from a Journal Article by two modern historians.
This file comes with 2 options:
1) A traditional DBQ with 3 guiding questions per document to help the students toward their own thesis, with a page to record a quote that can be used as evidence in the essay.
2) A "Stations Packet" if the teacher wants t
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8th - 11th
Ancient Egypt Mythology and Gods Book of the Dead Primary Source DBQ Activity
Discover the Egyptian Mythology Book of the Dead and Afterlife, including the Weighing of the Heart Ceremony, with this fun Primary Source DBQ. Enrich students' knowledge of Ancient Egyptian Gods and Goddesses, Mythology, and Religion as they analyze artwork and magic spells from 5 Key Episodes of the Book of the Dead. Mix and Match each DBQ to meet your needs. Use in stations, as part of a gallery walk, or for extra credit. Ready to Go, with no additional resources required. Files are provided
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6th - 9th
Short Story (any) : Writing Prompts Constructed Response Practice Unit
Let me make your life easier. Use these 13 constructed responses to test knowledge of the CCSS standards after any short story. They include questions about: theme, characterization, text structure, word use, literary devices, comparison and contrast of similar short stories, mood, tone, conflict, and more. I've also included a handy rubric for easy grading. Click here to follow me for free lessons and sales!Click here to have free lessons and unit ideas sent to your email.Check out these other
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Short Story Unit Bundle of Lessons Use Digital or Printable
CONSTITUTION SCAVENGER HUNT: Google Drive | Google Forms | Google Classroom
To better understand the basic information within the U.S. Constitution, students will browse through this primary source document and find the main ideas regarding the 7 Articles and 27 Amendments. Included are 17 questions about the articles and 27 questions about the amendments. All questions (except for one) will be answered with a number. This is a great way to introduce, study, or review the United States Constitution for your civics unit or for a Constitution Day activity. You may even
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5th - 12th
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DBQ: Hamilton, Jefferson and Political Parties
For this DBQ, students are asked to answer the question, "How did Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton impact the development of political parties?"
The DBQ consists of 8 documents on 4 different areas of disagreement between Jefferson and Hamilton (French Revolution, size of government, national bank, debt). Each area of disagreement offers a document for each person's perspective. All sources are primary sources.
Also included is an advanced organizer on the two political parties to activ
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7th - 11th
Should Tik Tok Be Banned? NYS Regents-aligned Argument Essay
This is a New York State Regents-aligned student argument essay that asks students to take a side on a current political issue: Should Tik Tok Be Banned? Using 5 highly engaging and thought-provoking articles, students will debate the pros and cons of the current debate in Congress about banning the social media app. My students had so much fun debating this high-interest, culturally responsive topic that they could use their prior knowledge for! All articles are from this year and reflect the c
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8th - 12th
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A History of Rocket Flight
This article tells students about the history of rockets, from the Nazi V2 to the Space-x dragon. It also touches on the Apollo program, the space shuttle program, and the Russian program. It also touches on the technologies that have come from the space race and talks about the role of animals in space science. This product contains differentiated versions of the same reading. Each is ~1175 words. Level 1 has a Flesch-Kincaid reading ease score of 69.Level 2 has a Flesch-Kincaid reading ease
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5th - 9th
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European Exploration Primary Source Analysis
These primary sources look at European Exploration through the lens of the 3 G's (Gold Glory Gold). Each source highlights one of the G's. I present these sources as stations, but any presentation is sufficient. They are great for discussing perspective, geography, and of course, the 3 G's.
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7th - 10th
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Level I Reading Passage and Questions: The Lion and the Mouse {Google Forms™}
This digital version of the reading passage The Lion and the Mouse (Guided Reading Level I) is designed to be used with Google Forms™.After reading the story, students will answer four text-based multiple choice questions and three short answer questions focused on finding evidence in the text. (The multiple choice questions are self-graded.)With Google Forms, you are free to add any additional questions you would like to include and/or to delete questions which do not meet your needs.This resou
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1st - 2nd
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Women in the Civil War: Grades 4-8, Primary Source Stations
Ditch that textbook. Diversify your syllabus. Get your students up and moving using these Women in the Civil War Station Rotations. This adaption of a DBQ gets students exploring authentic female sources and perspectives. Students will take an inquiry stance-- all stations help students answer the essential question, "How did women impact society and warfare during the Civil War?”*This lesson is an adaptation of my best selling high school resource, adjusted to be appropriate for upper elementa
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4th - 8th
Medieval America "Maya, Aztec, Inca" - Overview Article, PowerPoint, Assessments
The illustrated Article and Power Point reveal the development of four of the most important components of civilizations: Language, Agriculture, Architecture/Engineering, and Science/Mathematics regarding the Maya, Inca, and Aztecs. Various Activities, Primary and Secondary sources, including Multiple Choice, as well as, Common Core-Aligned Document Based Question Assessments.Lesson includes: - 7-Page Illustrated Article - 74-Slide Illustrated Power Point Presentation + Notes- Multiple Choic
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5th - 9th
The Marvel of Solar Eclipses: Reading Passage, Questions, and Interactive Quiz!
Immerse your students in the wonder of the upcoming Solar Eclipse 2024 with this engaging and informative reading comprehension resource! This package offers a comprehensive 2-page reading passage, available in both color and black-and-white versions, detailing the captivating phenomenon of solar eclipses. Accompanying the passage are 5 thought-provoking questions designed to enhance comprehension and critical thinking skills. Additionally, an answer key is provided for seamless assessment.But t
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3rd - 6th
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Close Reading: FDR's Four Freedoms Speech
9 Free-Response Text Dependent Questions, Detailed Teaching Plan, Annotation Guide, and Primary Source Reading of FDR's Four Freedom Speech -- all designed with secondary students in mind!As we all know, the Common Core demands a great deal more from teachers -- not least, the use of complex texts that challenge students to closely read for understanding. FDR's Four Freedoms Speech is an example of such a text, and now with this teaching packet, teachers can easily implement a close reading of i
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9th - 11th
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Slavery and Canada
An informational text on how the history of Slavery in Canada. This text examines the history of Black and Indigenous slavery in Canada. It looks at the jobs that slaves did and the conditions they lived in. It also covers the fight for abolition in Canada and the British Empire and the history of the Underground Railroad. The text attempts to center the experience marginalized groups and should help students relate history to the current period. This product contains differentiated versions of
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5th - 9th
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Unusual Sources of Food
An informational text on where our food might come from in the future. This article covers vertical farms and urban farming, plant based and lab grown meat, artificial selection and GMOs, and the potential of using insects as food. It offers details on hydroponics, growing food in the arctic, the challenges involved in growing cultured meat, the difference between artificial selection and genetic engineering, and the chances that we all end up eating tarantulas. This product contains differenti
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5th - 9th
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Yalta and Potsdam Reading and DBQs for WWII (World War Two) - Works for Sub Plan
This comprehensive reading covers the events and decisions of both Yalta and Potsdam meetings that occurred towards the end of World War Two (WWII). It includes a separate sheet with document-based questions (DBQs) that require students to process the information from the reading. It can be done independently so it would work well for homework or substitute plans. I have also included a key for easy grading!Please take a moment to leave a review, it means so much!Follow HERE to get updated when
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8th - 10th
Also included in: High School World History MASSIVE Bundle
Sargon of the Akkadians - World History Mini-DBQ
Bring your unit on Mesopotamia to the next level by giving students the chance to find their own answers like a historian! In this mini-DBQ students will analyze one primary source about the reign of the first emperor Sargon of the Akkadians, and an infographic on the Victory Stele of Naram-Sin showing the conquering Akkadians riding into battle. Using that analysis, they'll answer the question "How did Sargon create the first empire in Mesopotamia?"Each source features lots of support for a var
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6th - 9th
D-Day Invasion of Normandy: World War 2 Nonfiction Reading Comprehension & Quiz
Immerse your students in the gripping history of World War 2 with our comprehensive resource focusing on the D-Day invasion of Normandy. This engaging package includes a meticulously crafted nonfiction reading passage, thought-provoking questions, and an interactive True/False quiz. Dive deep into the preparations, execution, and significance of Operation Overlord, the largest amphibious invasion in history, and its pivotal role in turning the tide of the war. Perfect for educators seeking to en
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1st - 6th
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