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Elementary U.S. History dbqs for Google Apps
Salem Witch Trials CSI Inquiry for 13 Colonies American US History Unit
In this Salem Witch Craft Trials and 13 Colonies CSI investigation, students investigate four major theories to explain how and why the Salem Witchcraft Trials took place. Each of the four theories is very engaging, student-centered, and is accompanied by analytical questions to get students thinking with the "detective" mindset. To conclude, students submit a briefing report to the US State Department outlining the reasons behind this horrific event in early US history! This resource includ
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: CSI US American History Inquiry Bundle | 10 Amazing Inquiry Activities
World War II - The Invasion of Poland and Reading Passage (PDF and Digital)
"It was a terrifying day, I cannot describe everything that took place. You cannot imagine the barbarism of the Germans. I am completely broken and cannot seem to find myself.”This NO PREP product contains a gripping and descriptive summary of the Invasion of Poland - the official beginning of World War II, along with a response worksheet. The resource is available in both print and digital formats! This activity is wonderful as an in-class lesson, introduction to World War II, introduction to
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: World War II (WWII) UNIT BUNDLE (Print and Digital Formats)
World War 2 and the Homefront Document Analysis Project for US History
This thorough packet includes 6 documents from the American homefront during WW2 along with background readings on each. Students analyze key information from short paragraphs, posters, and more to answer questions for each. This is a fantastic overview of how life changed for Americans during the war. Included topics are the changing role of women, industrial production, rationing, victory gardens, changing roles for marginalized groups, and internment camps. Each page includes great visuals,
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5th - 10th
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
US History Bell Ringer Journal and Digital Version Bundle - 300 Bell Ringers
Are you looking for an easy way to save time and build rich discussions? As history teachers, we don’t have a lot of extra time. These amazing bell ringers have been designed to help you start class with success. They are easy to use and easy to grade! These warm ups align with your U.S. History Curriculum. The benefits of organizing by content unit are that it leads to rich discussions about topics you have taught, or will teach in your unit. Give your students an opportunity to improve their
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5th - 12th
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Japanese Internment Camps Primary Source Reading & Worksheet
Japanese Internment Camps Primary Source Reading & WorksheetThis is a marvelous first-person account of what it was like for a 19-year-old girl from California to be placed into an internment camp during World War II. Told in a passionate, engaging style by civil rights activist Yuri Kochiyama, it tells the effects of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's Executive Order 9066 on her and her family. The worksheet is slightly edited to a one page reading for students with an introduction to set th
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5th - 11th
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Also included in: Japanese Internment Lesson Plan Bundle
Causes of Mexican-American War Westward Expansion Mini DBQ Inquiry
In this highly engaging lesson on Westward Expansion and the Mexican-American War, students learn about the major causes of the Mexican-American War. Students analyze text from six different people who show both sides of the Mexican-American War. After hearing (and translating) what Abraham Lincoln, Henry Clay, David Wilmot, Ulysses Grant, and Ashbel Smith say in regard to the conflict, students put their thoughts on paper and explain what caused this conflict.This resource includes a paper in
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: US History Westward Expansion and Manifest Destiny Thematic Unit
Lewis and Clark Expedition Activity | Primary Sources DBQ | Printable & Digital
Use Lewis and Clark's authentic journal entries to teach students about the famous expedition! Your students will evaluate the success of Lewis and Clark's journey by analyzing primary sources, recording evidence, and answering a document based question. Everything you need for a comprehensive lesson on the Lewis and Clark expedition is included! Printable PDF and Google Drive versions are included.**This resource is part of the printable and digital Lewis and Clark Unit Bundle. It includes 5 N
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Lewis and Clark Expedition Unit Bundle | Printable & Digital Activities
Iroquois Confederacy, Great Law of Peace, & U.S. Constitution Influence Activity
In this Native American Iroquois Confederacy government activity, students investigate how the Iroquois Confederacy and the Great Law of Peace (Mohawk, Cayuga, Onondaga, Oneida, Seneca, and Tuscarora) influenced the Founding Fathers and the United States Constitution! Students examine a variety of primary sources as they come to understand how the United States framework for government is (in part) due to the government established under the "Great Law of Peace" that governed over the Iroquois C
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5th - 9th
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U.S. & World History Growing Bundle - Bellringers MEGA-PACK! 550+ Bell Ringers!
Are you looking for an easy way to save time and build rich discussions? As history teachers, we don’t have a lot of extra time. These amazing bell ringers have been designed to help you start class with success. They are easy to use and easy to grade! These warm ups align with your U.S. and World History Curriculum. The benefits of organizing by content unit are that it leads to rich discussions about topics you have taught, or will teach in your unit. Give your students an opportunity to imp
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4th - 12th
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Road to the American Revolution DBQ Document-Based Questions
American RevolutionDocument-Based Questions (DBQs) are a great way to expose students to primary sources as well as to make them think about an event in history and respond to it. This unit can be used in a few ways. You can project the full-page images on my board so that we can discuss them, and then the students answer the DBQ in their notebooks. I have also included the DBQs in printable format so that your students can answer on paper and digital Google Forms that you can send electronicall
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4th - 6th
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Dust Bowl Primary Source Stations Activity (PDF and Digital)
The intent of this lesson is to expose students to a variety of topics in a short amount of time using fun and engaging methods. Each station of this NO PREP activity contains enthralling primary source accounts of the Dust Bowl during the 1930s. The resource contains both PDF and digital formats! After completing this lesson, students will understand the misery and suffering in America during the Dust Bowl. Students will examine each of the following topics: 1. Dust Bowl Overview2. Causes of t
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: Great Depression - New Deal Stations Activity BUNDLE
George Washington's Presidency Activities | The Federalist Era
Do you want a classroom filled with students engaging in debates, analyzing primary sources, reading informational texts and creating booklets filled with relevant information for your unit on the Federalist Era? Engage your students in learning about George Washington's presidency through a variety of activities, including informational text and corresponding note activities, three debate topics, a booklet on the early challenges of his presidency (paper and digital versions included), a primar
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: The Federalist Era - George Washington and John Adams Unit Bundle
Richard Nixon | The Watergate Scandal | Digital Learning Activity
Watergate is one of the most famous events in American History, but it can be hard to teach. We have laid it all out for you in this extremely engaging activity. We probe your students knowledge of all of the key aspects to the scandal. Digital and Paper Copies Included!This "Nixon and Watergate" Distance Learning Activity includes:1) Students will start this engaging activity with an analysis of the players involved in the Watergate scandal including, H.R. Haldeman, John Dean, Archibald Cox
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Full Year U.S. History Course | Distance Learning | Activity Bundle
Women's Suffrage Primary Source Image Analysis Activity + Google Slides
☆ Includes GOOGLE SLIDES + PRINTABLE versions! ☆In this primary source activity, students will analyze eight images related to the women's suffrage movement. The sources include posters, pamphlets, photographs, and postcards. Students will record observations, describe what is happening in the image, and evaluate each artist/author's point of view. Finally, students are asked to compare the images and reflect on the historical context. For students who need an extension, there is also a research
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5th - 8th
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Boston Massacre Image Analysis (Primary & Secondary Sources) + Google Slides
In this primary/secondary source activity, students will analyze four works of art depicting the Boston Massacre. Students will record observations, describe what is happening in the image, and evaluate each artist's point of view. Finally, students are asked to compare the images and reflect on which image may show the most accurate depiction of the event. For students who need an extension, there is also a research activity! This product includes: Boston Massacre Image Analysis activity (3-pa
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5th - 8th
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Native Americans Tribes Equity and Social Justice Resource
Native American Equity and Social Justice ResourceIn this resource supporting equality and equity for Native Americans, students better understand the culture of native people and debunk negative stereotypes by examining five current issues. Students examine why mascots of native people are offensive, the best way to properly address Native Americans, and, among others, how member status can change drastically based on one's tribal affiliation.This resource includes a paper in-class version and
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5th - 9th
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World War II | Homefront Gallery Walk | Digital Learning Activity
There is no better way to facilitate an inclusive and engaging activity to help students immerse themselves in the past than for students to engage themselves in a WWII Homefront Gallery Walk!This "World War II Homefront Gallery Walk " Distance Learning Activity includes:1) A document-based "GALLERY WALK" activity that creates a unique opportunity for your students to engage with REAL, HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS and investigate the social lives of Americans during WWII. Your students will love walkin
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: World War II | Unit Activity | Digital Learning Bundle
Causes of the French and Indian War DBQ - Printable and Google Ready!
What Was the Primary Cause of the French and Indian War?In this 10-page DBQ, students will analyze 6 sources and answer questions to help them come to their own conclusion about the causes of the French and Indian War. A step-by-step guide to teaching with DBQs (An additional 3 pages of content!) will help teachers who are new to this shift in social studies as well as provide a new spin on the process for those who are experienced! With this download, you will receive:a. Teacher's guide to DBQ
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4th - 10th
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Also included in: Early U.S. History DBQ Bundle (Set of 12 DBQs!)
Riding the Rails - Hoboes during the Great Depression (PDF and Digital)
"All of a sudden the train gave a jerk, as it took up slack in the drawbars. I heard Jim let out a muffled moan, as he fell. I whirled round and made a grab for him. He had on a knit cap. I got the cap and a handful of blond hair. Jim was gone. Disappeared under the wheels. No way could Jim survive."This gripping NO PREP primary source account of hoboes during the Great Depression will bring the misery of the era to life for your students. The resource is available in both print and Google Docs
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: Great Depression - New Deal UNIT BUNDLE (Print and Digital Formats)
Andrew Jackson and the Cherokee DBQ Inquiry | What was their relationship like?
Andrew Jackson and the Cherokee DBQ | What was their relationship like?This Andrew Jackson and Cherokee lesson is included in the much larger Andrew Jackson Bundle, located here:Age of Jackson Bundle! 3 activities for Andrew Jackson! Engaging, Fun & Focused!----In this highly-engaging, primary source-based resource, students analyze the relationship between President Andrew Jackson and the Cherokee people prior to the Trail of Tears. Students are guided through 6 primary source documents wh
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5th - 8th
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President Thomas Jefferson Quotes Activity and Web Quest
President Thomas Jefferson: What Were His Real Beliefs? Great Station Work!This lesson is part of the "Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe" Unit Plan, located here:Jefferson, Madison, Monroe Unit Plan! 12 fun lessons for Jeffersonian America!Buy the bundle and save over 20%!---------------------In this engaging primary source-based resource, students examine a timeline of quotes made by Thomas Jefferson. The quotes range from his days as a revolutionary, to his presidency, and to his post-presidency
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5th - 8th
Checks and Balances | Digital Learning Activity
A comprehensive and engaging lesson on the principle of Checks and Balances and its influence on the shaping of the American government. Students will test their knowledge with real and made up scenarios. Digital and Paper copies included!This "Checks and Balances" Distance Learning Activity Includes1) A graphic organizer-based activity that assess your students's comprehension of the branches of government and the impact that it has on the history of as well as the modern United States governme
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Foundations of America | Digital Learning | Unit Activity Bundle
Truman and Post World War II America | Digital Learning Activity
Do you need an activity that analyzes post World War II America, President Truman's "Fair Deal", and the reintegration of American GIs into American society? Read REAL documents from the era helping WWII vets in their attempt to return home. Digital and Paper Copies Included!This "Truman and Post World War II America" Distance Learning Activity includes:1) A document-based activity that will help your students understand what life was like in post-war America. After fighting in the bloodiest w
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: America in the 1950s | Digital Learning | Activity Bundle
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