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Civil Rights Movement Document Based Questions DBQ Free
Civil Rights Movement Document Based Questions DBQClick here for the digital classroom version if you are a 1:1, Google, or Paperless ClassroomThis practice will allow your students to dig deep and analyze the various aspects concerning the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. The format will have students analyze 4 documents, answer 4 short answer questions, and then there is a writing extension with a rubric. It is also formatted to use in print or with an online classroom. Enjoy! This woul
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Civil Rights Movement Activity BUNDLE (American History Bundle)
Evolution Claim Evidence Reasoning MS-LS4-1 HS-LS4-2 HS-LS4-1 MS-LS4-2
Students learn that early humans probably didn’t evolve from a single population 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
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6th - 12th
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MS-LS4-1
, MS-LS4-4
Science Genetics and Heredity in Sports Article - FREE DOWNLOAD!!
The following FREE resource is a nonfiction article about genetics and heredity in athletics including Common Core questions with standard alignment.
Science Genetics and Heredity in Sports Article - FREE DOWNLOAD!! by Dr. Joel Boyce is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License.
Emmett Till and The 16th Street Bombing - FREEBIE
This is an activity that can either be used as a homework activity, in class independent activity, or used with a small group of students. The passages are taken from npr.org and biography.com and are both easily accessible. Links to the article are included in the packet. Enjoy!
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4th - 6th
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Science Literacy: Has Earth Reached its Carrying Capacity?
Students often fail to make the connection between the science they learn in the classroom, and how it is be applied in the real world. This "Article of the Week" series follows Dave Stuarts's format and is designed to bridge that gap using real articles from reliable sources.The assignment asks students to perform a close reading, annotations, and to use evidence from the article to support a claim. It also asks students to reflect - giving them a chance to interject their own thoughts and opin
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9th - 12th
Also included in: Ecology, Populations and Biodiversity Bundle
Observations, Inferences & Predictions in Science
This sample of warm-ups focuses students' attention on the subtle differences among observations, inferences & predictions as they pertain to science class. Given enough practice, students learn to distinguish these cue words and become more sophisticated in writing up their labs and drawing conclusions. If you like this free sample, visit my TPT Store for additional warm-ups for the science classroom!
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5th - 8th
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Science Literacy: Can Eating Less Meat Reduce Climate Change?
Students often fail to make the connection between the science they learn in the classroom, and how it is be applied in the real world. This "Article of the Week" series follows Dave Stuarts's format and is designed to bridge that gap using real articles from reliable sources.The assignment asks students to perform a close reading, annotations, and to use evidence from the article to support a claim. It also asks students to reflect - giving them a chance to interject their own thoughts and opin
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8th - 12th
Also included in: Ecology, Populations and Biodiversity Bundle
ESS3.C NGSS Claim Evidence Reasoning: Climate Change is Bad for Humans
Students learn that there is evidence that Climate Change Is Bad for Human Health and Well-Being 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 w
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6th - 12th
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MS-ESS3-2
, HS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-3
Bioethics Scenarios for Discussion or Emergency Substitute Lesson Plans
Bioethics situations to help bring awareness to our students. It is cross-curricular with English. Can be used to show the diversity of your students and for them to gather a deeper understanding of the material. Great activity for an emergency substitute folder.
Malcolm X Nonfiction Reading & Quiz | Black History Month Activity
Celebrate Black History Month with our comprehensive Malcolm X Reading Comprehension activity! This engaging resource includes a 1-page color and black-and-white reading passage, thought-provoking questions that stimulate critical thinking (5 questions total), and a convenient answer key for quick grading.In addition, we've included an interactive twist with a True/False quiz (1 page) based on the passage, followed by a separate page providing correct answers. This 6-page PDF pack is designed to
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3rd - 6th
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Martin Luther King Jr Primary Sources Document Based Questions Black History
This product provides several primary sources for interpretation. Students answer 16 multiple choice questions to assess their understanding. This is a great activity for Black History Month or when studying the Civil Rights Movement. The ZIP file 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. (These are NOT editable files.)Tutorial How to Make PDFs Ed
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6th - 8th
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Friday the 13th Writing Prompt or DBQ
This is a quick write activity that starts with defining myths & superstitions. Use it as a fun way to teach students about triskaidekaphobia (fear of the number 13) and Friday the 13th. Great for grades 3+
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3rd - 8th
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Three Gorges Dam Document Based Inquiry Lesson (APES)
Students look at a variety of graphs, articles, and pictures in order to analyze the impact of China's Three Gorges Dam. The lesson examines environmental, social, and historical implications of the dam construction. Google docs version of the assignment can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16K9wyCT1L2CYmNEjAPTv2GGQoa-RFwgqABTWGlXnEYw/edit?usp=sharing
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7th - 12th
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Henry Box Brown - Slavery Mini Document analysis
Henry Box Brown was a fugitive slave in the 19th century. We did an activity where students had to try to fit inside a box roughly the same dimensions as his. Then we read the summary (found on wikipedia) and analyzed the image. We answered the questions and I had them write a short essay about it using the questions as their guide. They shared their answers and we held a discussion about how terrible slavery must have been if he would go to such great lengths to escape it! This resource does no
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3rd - 12th
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Survival and Environment
Learning about survival? This is the purchase for you. I have developed charts that include an organism and an environment that makes the scholars think about temperature, food, and water compatibility. The chart also includes a short answer response that pushes scholars to critically think about the organism and the environment it is displayed next to and think about the likelihood of survival.
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2nd - 5th
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Science Article and Reflection Questions
Article titled "Is the Internet Warping Our Brains" along with reflection/discussion questions. I typically use this article when discussing evolution and exploring whether humans are still evolving, but it can be used for several other topics as well.
The Water Cycle Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Google
The Water Cycle 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. Ea
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6th - 11th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-4
Science Literacy: Nature vs. Nurture
Students often fail to make the connection between the science they learn in the classroom, and how it is be applied in the real world. This "Article of the Week" series follows Dave Stuarts's format and is designed to bridge that gap using real articles from reliable sources.The assignment asks students to perform a close reading, annotations, and to use evidence from the article to support a claim. It also asks students to reflect - giving them a chance to interject their own thoughts and opin
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9th - 12th
Middle Passage, Reading Practice, Primary Source
This handout provides students with space to practice annotations and note-taking. Students read a primary source account of the African slave trade and the Middle Passage. Excellent practice for Common Core State Standards. Ideal for US History and English classes. For older students - contains graphic information.
Recommended use: Model how you would like students to annotate on the first paragraph. Discuss sensitive language and purpose for studying this document. Provide minimum expectation
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning Graphic Organizer
This helpful visual is great for students developing their CER skills. I use these in my 8th grade social studies classroom for students to map out their Document-Based Question responses.
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4th - 9th
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Heredity and Genetics Document Based Questions (DBQs)
This resource includes 1 Common Core body systems Document Based Question (DBQs) file that contains over 10 questions that reference primary and secondary sources such as graphs, tables, political cartoons, and excerpts of informational texts. These resources are aligned to science textbooks and their focus on heredity and genetics. The resources use modern-day informational resources to help students make connections between the science concepts and health-related conditions and scientific et
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6th - 9th
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Malala Yousafzai: Courageous Activist Nonfiction Reading & Activities for WHM
Embark on a transformative journey of courage and advocacy with this Malala Yousafzai nonfiction reading and activities bundle, tailored for Women's History Month! Explore the remarkable story of Malala Yousafzai, the courageous Pakistani activist who defied adversity to champion girls' education and human rights worldwide.Within this comprehensive resource, uncover a meticulously crafted 2-page reading passage, presented in both vibrant color and printer-friendly black and white versions. Accom
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3rd - 6th
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Science Literacy: Your Lungs are 6 weeks old
Students often fail to make the connection between the science they learn in the classroom, and how it is be applied in the real world. This "Article of the Week" series follows Dave Stuarts's format and is designed to bridge that gap using real articles from reliable sources.The assignment asks students to perform a close reading, annotations, and to use evidence from the article to support a claim. It also asks students to reflect - giving them a chance to interject their own thoughts and opin
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7th - 12th
Also included in: Mitosis and Cellular Differentiation Bundle
African Slave Trade Background Reading with Questions
A brief introduction to the Atlantic Slave Trade. Students are encouraged to read the background and use the sidebar to take notes and create their own summary. On the back of the reading is a related historical document with questions posed in an O.P.V.L. format (Origin, Purpose, Value, Limitations).
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9th - 12th
Also included in: Colonial Foundations of the United States
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