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6th grade critical thinking physical science dbqs
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
Grades:
5th - 12th
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Also included in:Â GROWING WWI BUNDLE: Higher Order Thinking WWI Activities (SS5H2)
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
Grades:
4th - 6th
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Historical Thinking Skills Activities
Historical thinking is a key skill for students to utilize when examining primary and secondary sources. In order for students to fully understand a source, they must examine it in-depth. These activities are designed to strengthen student's understanding of historical sources. They can be used with any type of historical document.
The Historical Thinking Skills Activities includes:
***Teacher Resources***
1. What is Historical Thinking (A letter for the teacher)
2. Think and Link – the step
Grades:
5th - 8th
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Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy Sources Project Bundle
Two dynamic renewable and nonrenewable energy sources projects. Student will apply research skills to learn about renewable and nonrenewable energy sources and then apply their knowledge to help a fictional community decide which two energy sources are best for their town. These projects put students in charge of their learning and keep them motivated with real life scenarios while improving their critical thinking, persuasive writing, and public speaking skills, and research skills. Minimal p
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
Slavery in the Southern Colonies: A Socratic Seminar
Looking for a higher order thinking activity? Need a way to close out a unit on the Southern Colonies? Do you want to do a Socratic Seminar with your students? Students will evaluate three primary source documents to answer document-based questions. Students will engage in higher-level thinking and improve listening and speaking skills during this common-core supported activity. This activity is appropriate for 5th-7th graders and meets the Common Core Standards for Speaking and Listening.
If
Grades:
5th - 8th
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Native Americans DBQ Document-Based Questions
Native AmericansDocument-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 electronically.
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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DBQ: Life of a Japanese-American Child Living in an Internment Camp during WW2)
Using PRIMARY Sources in the Classroom. A DBQ activity uses primary sources. Sources can include diaries,posters, music, news articles from the time, anything written by those who participated in or witnessed an event in history. Students review the given documents and use many cognitive skills in processing what they see and read. After gathering information using the documents, students develop an essay answering a question. The topic of this Primary Source(DBQ )is Life of a Japanese-American
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5th - 8th
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Claim Evidence Reasoning Practice Reading CER Digital NGSS California Wildfires
With this product students will understand the science behind the weather that causes wildfires by reading an article and filling in a Claim Evidence Reasoning Chart/Graphic Organizer. Students will use evidence in the article that unique weather conditions in California create devastating conditions for wildfires that support the claim of the author.This resource is now Distance Learning optional! You get a link to make a virtual copy for Google Classroom!This is great for a current event, sub
Grades:
6th - 12th
Types:
Also included in:Â Human Impacts NGSS MS-ESS3 Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER)
Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER) ESS2 ESS1 California Earthquakes Plate Tectonics
Students learn about different types of faults through a C.E.R. (Claim Evidence Reasoning) graphic organizer. This is great for getting your students to explain phenomena in a meaningful way and it allows you as the instructor to adequately assess their understanding of concepts. The students figure out what the "Claim" is in the article, they then use data that supports the claim in the "Evidence" section, draw visual evidence and then explain why the evidence supports the claim in the "Reasoni
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-2
130 Rigorous Physics in Sports Document Based Questions – w/Answer Key
This resource includes 20 rigorous nonfiction selections connecting physical science and physics to sports using document based questions (DBQs) with a provided answer key. These highly interesting selections will capture the attention of students as they use guided questions to illustrate how properties of physics are involved in some of the most popular sports that they enjoy. This 57-page document includes 20 nonfiction sports selections with a total of 130 guided questions and answers. Th
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Grades:
6th - 12th
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NGSS ESS1.A ESS1.B Claim Evidence Reasoning Astronomy Bundle Graphic Organizers
Students learn about various current events and discoveries in Astronomy through a C.E.R. (Claim Evidence Reasoning) graphic organizer. This is great for getting your students to explain phenomena in a meaningful way and it allows you as the instructor to adequately assess their understanding of concepts. The students figure out what the "Claim" is in the article, they then use data that supports the claim in the "Evidence" section, draw visual evidence and then explain why the evidence supports
Grades:
6th - 12th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-3
, MS-ESS1-1
Physical Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Question Google Print BUNDLE
Physical Science reading comprehension passages and questions, Google, Science DBQ, Close Reading | NGSS ScienceTextbook Replacement | Science No Prep Activities | All Original Readings | Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Are you looking for ways to engage students in reading content? Are you looking for resources to practice using document based questions? These Physical Science DBQs and Close Reading Activities are in both Print & Google versions for Google Classroom.
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Grades:
6th - 11th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-PS3-4
, HS-PS1-8
, HS-PS3-4
, HS-ETS1-2
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Analyzing Renaissance Art: Primary Source Activity
Students will build their understanding of primary sources as they collaborate to analyze five key pieces of Renaissance art to better understand its themes and concepts. A great way to introduce the Renaissance, wrap up the chapter, buffer some time between your last bit of notes and the test, close out Friday or liven up Monday, this student-centered, collaborative, and engaging activity will have you covered. Slides are included to allow for a full class discussion and formative assessmen
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Grades:
6th - 12th
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MS-ESS1-2 HS-ESS1-4 Solar System Eclipse Claim Evidence Reasoning Digital
Students learn how different types of solar eclipses occur through a C.E.R. (Claim Evidence Reasoning) graphic organizer. This is great for getting your students to explain phenomena in a meaningful way and it allows you as the instructor to adequately assess their understanding of concepts. The students figure out what the "Claim" is in the article, they then use data that supports the claim in the "Evidence" section, draw visual evidence and then explain why the evidence supports the claim in
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Types:
NGSS:
HS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS1-3
, MS-ESS1-1
Sound Waves Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER) NGSS High Frequency
Students learn about how high frequency sound waves may be making people ill through a C.E.R. (Claim Evidence Reasoning) graphic organizer. This is great for getting your students to explain phenomena in a meaningful way and it allows you as the instructor to adequately assess their understanding of concepts. The students figure out what the "Claim" is in the article, they then use data that supports the claim in the "Evidence" section, draw visual evidence and then explain why the evidence supp
Grades:
6th - 11th
NGSS:
MS-PS4-1
Also included in:Â Wave Properties NGSS Electromagnetic Spectrum Print Digital Bundle
Reconstructing Solomon's Temple (Drawing Activity)
A fun activity that plays to a wide variety of strengths, skill sets and interests. Students will investigate different examples and elements of Phoenician architecture as well as primary source accounts before creating a reasonable sketch of King Solomon's Temple. I have used this with my world history students during the unit on ancient Israel and found that it makes a good research and analysis lesson, and allows for students to have the freedom to explore and draw reasonable conclusions.
Grades:
6th - 12th
Types:
Claim Evidence Reasoning Reading (CER) ESS1.A PS4.B 1st Photograph of Black Hole
Students learn how the first photograph of a black hole was made through a C.E.R. (Claim Evidence Reasoning) graphic organizer. This is great for getting your students to explain phenomena in a meaningful way and it allows you as the instructor to adequately assess their understanding of concepts. The students figure out what the "Claim" is in the article, they then use data that supports the claim in the "Evidence" section, draw visual evidence and then explain why the evidence supports the cla
Grades:
6th - 12th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-3
Properties of Energy Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions
Properties of Energy Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions, Google, Science DBQ, Close Reading | NGSS ScienceTextbook Replacement | Science No Prep Activities | All Original Readings | Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Are you looking for ways to engage students in reading content? Are you looking for resources to practice using document based questions? These Science DBQs and Close Reading Activities are in both Print & Google versions for Google Classroom
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 11th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-PS4-1
, MS-PS4-2
, MS-PS4-3
Claim Evidence Reasoning CER Magnetism Astronomy Current Event NGSS Digital
Students learn why Earth has a magnetic field through a C.E.R. (Claim Evidence Reasoning) graphic organizer. This is great for getting your students to explain phenomena in a meaningful way and it allows you as the instructor to adequately assess their understanding of concepts. The students figure out what the "Claim" is in the article, they then use data that supports the claim in the "Evidence" section, draw visual evidence and then explain why the evidence supports the claim in the "Reasonin
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-PS2-3
, MS-ESS1-3
, MS-PS2-5
The Giver - Critical Thinking Questions - Chapters 1-23
In this bundle, you'll receive critical thinking questions for the full novel The Giver by Lois Lowry. Questions promote thinking beyond simple comprehension or memory, encouraging students to consider the society in The Giver and compare it to the modern American way of living. You can utilize these questions for in-class discussions or assign the worksheets as homework.
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Grades:
6th - 9th
Renewable Energy DBQ
Comprehensive DBQ assignment that includes:Introduction questions (prior knowledge engagement)Background/Introduction article with comprehension questions5 one-page articles about different kinds of renewable energy with comprehension questions for each.Outline page with structure to write rough drafts.Teacher-created rubric with space for feedback/comments.
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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Seasons Winter Solstice NGSS ESS1.B Claim Evidence Reasoning CER
Students learn how the science of Winter Solstice, the day of the year, how the length of days change, how it affects temperatures and how the angle of the sun changes through a C.E.R. (Claim Evidence Reasoning) graphic organizer. This is great for getting your students to explain phenomena in a meaningful way and it allows you as the instructor to adequately assess their understanding of concepts. The students figure out what the "Claim" is in the article, they then use data that supports the c
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 9th
NGSS:
HS-ESS1-4
, 5-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-3
Energy Use & Pollution Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions
Energy Use & Pollution Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions, Google, Science DBQ, Close Reading | NGSS ScienceTextbook Replacement | Science No Prep Activities | All Original Readings | Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Are you looking for ways to engage students in reading content? Are you looking for resources to practice using document based questions? These Science DBQs and Close Reading Activities are in both Print & Google versions for Google Cla
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 11th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-PS3-3
 ...
Claim Evidence Reasoning Solar Eclipse Reading Graphic Organizer NGSS MS-ESS1-1
Students learn Total solar eclipses occur relatively rarely in the same place within a short time frame.. through a C.E.R. (Claim Evidence Reasoning) graphic organizer. This is great for getting your students to explain phenomena in a meaningful way and it allows you as the instructor to adequately assess their understanding of concepts. The students figure out what the "Claim" is in the article, they then use data that supports the claim in the "Evidence" section, draw visual evidence and then
Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-1
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