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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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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)
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
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
Industrial Revolution Child Labor Reading Comprehension Worksheet DBQ
Need to provide a brief overview of child labor during the Industrial Revolution? This gives this and 26 total questions (vocabulary, true/false, multiple choice) assess students' learning. Some of the questions are document-based, taking your students' understanding to the next level. I've also added a version without the images.INCLUDES:Article about Child Labor (900-1000 Lexile)Questions on article:1) vocabulary2) true/false3) multiple choiceDocument Questions 1) Political Cartoon2) Pamphlet
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5th - 8th
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Causes of World War 1 DBQ
This best selling DBQ explores the causes of World War One from militarism, alliances, imperialism, and nationalism through 10 primary or secondary source documents including one map, a chart, 3 cartoons and a newspaper headline. For a different format, see my Causes of World War I: History Station.This DBQ can be used in many ways from standardized test prep and review to a substitute teacher lesson, and if you need it as a Word document, let me know and I will email it to you.If you want this
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: World History Mega Bundle - Buy My Store
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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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
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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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5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
British Imperialism in India | The Raj, Sepoy Mutiny, Salt March | 2 Activities!
British Imperialism in India | The Raj, Sepoy Mutiny, Salt March | 2 Activities for Distance Learning!In this effective resource on British imperialism in India, you receive 2 activities to teach the history of British influence and Indian independence. First. you receive an informational text and student questions set that details the history of British imperialism in India. Beginning with James I, students learn the "how and why" Great Britain became interested in India, the phrase "the sun ne
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8th - 11th
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World History | Protestant & Counter-Reformation | Document Based Activity
This 17 page activity packet (2 VERSIONS to meet the needs of your students) contains everything your students need to complete a Document Based Activity (using primary sources/secondary sources) on how the Catholic Church fought back against the Protestant Reformation (Counter-Reformation). Students will read primary/secondary documents that introduce them to the ideas of the 95 Theses, Council of Trent, Inquisition, the Society of Jesus/Jesuits and the Index of Prohibited Books and More!Studen
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Revolutionary War Inquiry DBQ: How did Colonists justify war with Britain?
In this American Revolution and Causes of the American Revolution primary source activity, students investigate four primary source documents to answer the over-arching question:“How did the American colonists feel justified in waging war and breaking away from Britain?”This mini DBQ is a great supplement to the Causes of the American Revolution Unit located here! Be sure to follow the History with Mr E Facebook page, and don't forget to signup for the Social Studies Newsletter to receive infor
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5th - 8th
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Imperialism in China Reading Comprehension Worksheets Opium Wars Boxer Rebellion
This product contains 7 articles/images for students to look through all related to Imperialism in China. Each of the following is described in detail below. Be sure to check out the preview too! 7 Activities:*Imperialism in China-10 q. matching, short answer*Opium-7 q. multiple choice, short answer*Opium Wars-19 q. true/false, multiple choice, short answer*Spheres of Influence-9 short answer*Boxer Rebellion-18 q. matching, true/false*Timeline of Chinese Imperialism-8 q. multiple choice*Primary
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Age of Imperialism Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle Colonialism
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
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5th - 8th
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Beginning of the Industrial Revolution in Great Britain DBQ
This DBQ looks at the reasons why England led the Industrial Revolution – looking at geography, laws, population, natural resources and more – through 9 primary or secondary source documents (3 sources are images and 2 are maps) with constructed response questions culminating with an essay question using the documents. I’ve also included an extra version of the map I created in color in case you have access to color printing and copying. If you would like, replace the extra map with the black an
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Industrial Revolution Activity Bundle
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.
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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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Addressing the Problems Caused by the Industrial Revolution DBQ
Students explore the Industrial Revolution and the issues and problems resulting from the widening gap between rich and poor, business leaders, politicians, and workers. The DBQ packet has 10 pages total, 6 pages are questions stemming from 8 primary or secondary source text documents with constructed response questions followed by an essay question using the documents. This DBQs is:address the Common Core Standardsfollows New York State social studies testing required formatuseful as an assignm
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Industrial Revolution Activity Bundle
World History | Middle Ages | The Black Death | A Document Based Activity
In this 4 page Middle Ages activity, students will read several primary source excerpts that will give them a deeper insight into the Black Death (Bubonic plague) in 14th century Europe. This is a great introductory lesson to use before a lecture on the Black Death or as a follow-up homework assignment. In this activity, students will: 1) Read primary source excerpts from survivors and witnesses of the Black Death.2) Answer critical thinking questions provided either orally or on paper (teacher
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7th - 12th
Primary Source Exploration for British Taxes & Acts
This group activity includes directions and primary sources for the activity. You will need as many envelopes as you have groups. Place directions and primary sources in the envelopes and give one to each group - the rest is self explanatory! The taxes/acts covered are: The Sugar Act, The Stamp Act, The Townshend Acts & The Quartering Act.
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6th - 12th
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Factory Life in the Industrial Revolution: A Field Trip Back in Time
Year after year, I never see my students more intensely immersed in (and even emotional about!) primary sources than during this lesson. Students take a deep dive through 13 pages of gripping and vivid primary source excerpts and images dealing with factory life and the worker experience in the Industrial Revolution. This can take the form of a stations activity or independent work.Students are urged to think about what they read and examine as if they were an investigator or reporter, taking a
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7th - 12th
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World History | England | Industrial Revolution | Document Based Activity
In this 27 page lesson on the Industrial Revolution in England, students will be confronted with essential questions on the impact of the I.R. in England, the specific essential questions addressed are:Essential Questions addressed: How did the Industrial Revolution transform England and other countries of the world? What social, economic, and environmental changes occurred as a result?Task:Students will use historical evidence/clues (excerpts from primary sources, photographs, charts, graphs et
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8th - 12th
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Glorious, American, French Revolution & Spread of Democracy | Document Based
In this 9 page Document Based Activity about the impact that the Glorious, American and French Revolutions had on the spread of democracy and individual liberties, your students will:1) Complete a graphic organizer comparing these revolutions using the class textbook you already have.2) Examine excerpts from the Magna Carta, English Bill of Rights, Declaration of Independence, French Declaration of the Rights of Man & Citizen and the US Bill of Rights.3) Write down evidence from each excerpt
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7th - 10th
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Evidence and Sourcing Lesson: Teaching Historical Thinking - Digital & Print!
This engaging lesson focuses on the Historical Thinking Concept of EVIDENCE AND SOURCING. Students will develop their historical thinking and critical analysis skills, including the following:Making inferencesPrimary vs Secondary SourcesRecognizing Bias and Reliability of sourcesSourcing historical documents using the HAPPY TIME sourcing methodAnalyzing several primary and secondary source documentsThis lesson includes the following materials:Detailed lesson planGoogle slides with big question,
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Historical Thinking Bundle: A Complete Unit - Digital & Print!
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