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8th grade social studies dbqs
September 11th (9/11) Terrorist Attacks Stations Activity (PDF and Digital)
"We had reached either the 51st or the 50th floor when we heard a huge explosion, which shook the building...the lights were flickering on and off. Then the building began to sink. The floor began to lower under my feet...People began screaming and crying"The intent of this NO PREP primary source lesson is to expose students to a variety of topics in a short amount of time using fun and engaging methods. The resource is available in print and Google Docs formats! Simply print and go for in-class
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: US History - 1877 to the Present - Station Activities GROWING BUNDLE
Pearl Harbor Primary Source Analysis Compare 3 Points of View
Students will read and analyze 3 accounts of the events at Pearl Harbor from the point of view of an American soldier, a Japanese bomber, and the White House by answering 25 questions including comparing and contrasting them. Two questions have students connect the material to today. They will also analyze images and propaganda posters (prompts provided), create two propaganda posters for different points of view, and complete 2 extension tasks (a dialogue exchange and a word cloud). The answ
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8th - 11th
Also included in: World War 2 Bundle
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
Causes of the Great Depression Reading Comprehension 1930s
This passage explains the main causes of the Great Depression. Students answer 10 identification questions, 4 multiple choice questions, then observe 2 documents and answer 7 multiple choice questions. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as the key. INCLUDES:article 10 identification questions4 multiple choice questions2 documents with 7 multiple choice questionsColor and BW VersionskeyIncluded in my Great Depression Reading Comprehension Bundle*I do my best to make sure
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Great Depression Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle U.S. History
World War II (WWII) - D-Day 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. The activity is available in print and digital format. After completing this lesson, students will have a depth of understanding about the D-Day invasion, the sacrifices made during the attack, and the impact the invasion had on the overall outcome of World War II. Students will exa
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6th - 11th
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Also included in: US History - 1877 to the Present - Station Activities GROWING BUNDLE
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
Boston Massacre Causes of the American Revolution Bias Primary Source Activity
In this Boston Massacre lesson and primary source activity, students examine a variety of primary source documents to recognize bias in the Boston Massacre and answer the question "What really happened the night of March 5, 1770?"Students will begin with an analysis of 2 popular images of the event, comparing the similarities and differences of both images with included questions. Students will then read two primary accounts of the event - one from a Boston newspaper on the morning of March 6th
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6th - 9th
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World War II (2) Attack on Pearl Harbor Reading Comprehension Worksheet
This passage gives a brief overview of the events of the attack on Pearl Harbor in World War II. 17 questions (matching and multiple choice) assess students' learning. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key. INCLUDES:Article 17 questions- matching and multiple choiceColor and BW VersionsKey includedPart of my WW2 Battles Bundle- gives quick overview of key battles. Great for centers!Also part of my WWII Reading Comprehension BundleAlso part of my December Reading C
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5th - 8th
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Christopher Columbus DBQ Inquiry Investigation for American World History
In this engaging and focused Christopher Columbus activity, students take on the role of investigators as they learn about the two sides of Christopher Columbus (similar to a Columbus Hero or Villian activity). ☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my Renaissance activities unit located here bundle!Students examine a variety of primary and secondary sources on Christopher Columbus' exploration, how he was viewed by his sailors, the positives and negatives of the
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6th - 9th
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Martin Luther Tweets His 95 Theses! The Protestant Reformation & Modern Day!
Martin Luther Tweets His 95 Theses! The Protestant Reformation & Modern Day!This highly-engaging Martin Luther activity presents a fun way to interact with primary sources at the start of the Reformation! Students analyze 6 of Martin Luther's 95 theses that were nailed to the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany in 1517!☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my Renaissance activities unit located here bundle!Students analyze 6 of Martin Luther's 95 Theses, t
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5th - 8th
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Vietnam War Reading Comprehension Informational Worksheet and DBQ Cold War
This passage provides an overview of the Vietnam War. 22 questions (identify, multiple choice) questions assess students' understanding of the article. A poem about Napalm helps students make a more personal connection to the feelings of people. 7 multiple choice questions assess them on the poem. 4 cartoons and 5 multiple choice questions take students' understanding to the next level. INCLUDES:*Article (1200-1300 Lexile) *22 questions (identify, multiple choice) *Poem with 7 multiple choic
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Cold War Reading Comprehension Worksheets Bundle United States History
Alexander the Great in Ancient Greece DBQ Inquiry Investigation Activity
In this engaging Alexander the Great DBQ Investigation, students analyze the life and times of Alexander the Great to understand the two sides to his historic legacy. Students begin by examining song lyrics of a popular song to understand Alexander the Great's role in history, then engage in a five-document activity, including a map analysis and primary sources, to learn both sides of his legacy. Students record thoughts and answers on an analysis document, complete a graphic organizer assignme
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5th - 8th
Japanese Internment Camps Primary Source Stations Activity (PDF and Digital)
"It was depressing, such a primitive feeling…You felt like a prisoner…you have to stay inside and you have a certain amount of freedom within the camp I suppose, but…you’re kept inside a barbed-wire fence, and you know you can’t go out…and you don’t know what your future is…”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. This resour
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: US History - 1877 to the Present - Station Activities GROWING BUNDLE
Cold War Reading Comprehension Worksheets Bundle United States History
This bundle includes 14 articles and 1 quiz. Some articles have DBQs. For specifics, I have each article posted individually with previews. There is a preview of each item, so be to check that out so you see exactly what you're getting.These are NOT editable files.Tutorial How to Make PDFs Editable for Google ClassroomINCLUDES:*Arms Race*Bay of Pigs Invasion*Berlin Airlift*Berlin Wall*Overview*Collapse of the Soviet Union*Communism Basics*Cuban Missile Crisis*Korean War*NATO*Red Scare*Space Rac
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6th - 8th
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World War II (2) Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle Holocaust
Need to give your students an in-depth understanding of World War II? This bundle has 41 articles related to World War II or the Holocaust (listed below). I've included a color and black and white version of each product, as well as a key. These are NOT editable files.Tutorial How to Make PDFs Editable for Google ClassroomIncludes articles and questions on these topics:-African Americans During World War II-Atomic Bombs-10 Key Battles (separate sheets and questions for all)-Battle of the Atlant
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5th - 8th
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Fall of Rome: A Student Investigation! Explore 7 Documents For Why Rome Fell!
In this Fall of Rome DBQ student resource Investigation, students explore 7 short documents (5 text, 1 chart, 1 map), to ultimately answer the question: "Why exactly did the Roman Empire fall?" Students analyze 7 documents and complete a bubble-map organizer before completing a "snowball effect" organizer to link the reasons for Rome's decline!☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my Ancient Rome activities unit or my Middle Ages activities unit!Students will b
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5th - 8th
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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
US History Bell Ringers Primary Sources DBQ BUNDLE
This includes 250 (newly updated!) bell ringers (bellringers), warm ups, or do nows, that center around primary source analysis. (A BUNDLE of my Bellringers from the 1st part of U.S. History and my Bellringers of the 2nd part of U.S. History ). Each slide includes a primary source that has been edited to make it accessible to students in grades 7 through 10. They are organized in a logical chronological order. Each slide includes a source in case you want to investigate further or if students ha
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7th - 10th
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Reconstruction Gallery Walk & Stations Primary Source Investigation Activity Set
Get your students investigating post-Civil War Reconstruction with this versatile, student-centered Reconstruction Gallery Walk. Each of the 10 Reconstruction stations has guiding questions for students to consider while viewing. Student complete a graphic organizer based on their analysis of each primary source visual.Here’s what’s included with each complete activity set:1. A one-page Reconstruction background close reading to be read as an introduction with the class. 2. A two-page graphic or
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6th - 11th
Holocaust Overview Reading Comprehension Worksheet World War II WWII
This article gives an overview of the Holocaust. 23 multiple choice questions assess students' learning of the topic. This is a great product to use as an informational text when reading literature about the Holocaust. I've included a color and black and white versions, as well as the key. *This discusses difficult information, so I would not recommend using with younger students. Includes:article (1100-1200 Lexile)23 multiple choice questions, map questionsColor and BW VersionKey IncludedPart
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: World War II (2) Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle Holocaust
Apartheid and Nelson Mandela Biography Reading Comprehension Bundle
This bundle has two informational articles: one on Apartheid and the other on Nelson Mandela. More specific details below. Each product has a color and BW version, as well as a key. There is a preview of each item, so be to check that out so you see exactly what you're getting.The ZIP file of each product has a PDF student version for posting on personal sites, such as Google classroom or Canvas, or sending to students through email for distance learning. Please do not post of public sites. (T
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5th - 8th
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Sharecropping and Reconstruction Primary Source Analysis Activity
In this Sharecropping and Reconstruction primary source activity, students analyze a sharecropping contract that was offered during Reconstruction and examine the unfair clauses to showcase just how unfair life was for sharecroppers. Students can work individually or in teams to dissect the sharecropper contract, but the overall goal is the same, to showcase just how unfair these contracts were for the freedmen. Once finished, students produce a short writing piece to explain what they believe
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6th - 9th
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Reasons For and Against Using the Atomic Bomb in World War II DBQ
This DBQ argues for and against using the atomic bomb against Japan during World War II through 6 primary source documents with constructed response questions followed by an essay question using all the documents. The DBQ has a total possible 7 points and has an answer key plus additional ideas for student discussion.If you want this DBQ, you can make it as part of my Build a Bundle - 3 DBQs for $9. Spend just $5.00 more and get 2 more DBQs!I created this DBQ for my Global History IV course, and
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: World History Mega Bundle - Buy My Store
Decolonization of Africa Reading Comprehension Worksheet and Map Activity
The colonization of Africa dramatically impacted the people who lived there. This product contains an article on the Decolonization of Africa with 15 comprehension questions (matching, multiple choice, short answer). Students use a chart describing the independence of African nations. Using this chart, students will color and label to show the decades of African independence. 10 multiple choice questions assess students understanding of the map. There is a powerful aspect to the coloring for
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Age of Imperialism Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle Colonialism
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