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Thinking Like a Historian Lesson Plan Unit | 5th-7th Grades | Social Studies
The Thinking Like a Historian Lesson Plan Unit is PERFECT for 5th-7th grade students! This incredible unit focuses on the importance of primary and secondary sources of information and will help grow your students critical thinking skills and abilities, as well as how to examine sources of information for bias and cause and effect relationships, and MUCH more!! The amazing resources included with this unit have been used with GREAT SUCCESS by THOUSANDS of students, and can easily be used with an
Grades:
5th - 7th
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Also included in: Bundle for Virginia
Unit Study Activities for The Honest Truth by Dan Gemeinhart - Print & Digital
Dan Gemeinhart's debut middle-grade novel is full of drama and life choices. This product dives deep into those issues to promote analysis, critical thinking, and creativity.Included in this product are: - open-ended discussion questions for each chapter - printable questions suitable for homework, mini-essays, comprehension checks, or discussion preparation- creative writing projects- related projects connecting to research, art, geography, history, safety, technology, and critical thinking- A
Grades:
6th - 8th
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Also included in: The Honest Truth ELA Resource Bundle I Print & Digital Versions
War of 1812 and The Star-Spangled Banner Lesson Bundle with Team Activity!
This amazing resource, the War of 1812 and The Star-Spangled Banner Lesson Bundle with Team Activity, is PERFECT for teaching 5th to 8th grade students all about the causes, major battles, and effects of the War of 1812, as well as the history and significance of the Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key!The incredible resources included with this lesson bundle have been designed to provide flexibility, cover one-to-two weeks of classes, and come completely ready to use in printable PDF, Pow
Grades:
5th - 8th
Thinking Like a Historian Lesson Plan Unit for 8th-10th Grade Social Studies
The amazing resources included with the Thinking Like a Historian Lesson Plan Unit for 8th-10th Grade Social Studies have been successfully used by thousands of students and come completely ready to use for BOTH in-person and digital learning (via Google Apps)! The Thinking Like a Historian Unit lays the foundation for your students to succeed in your social studies class! They'll explore and discuss learning strategies that promote and encourage students to think critically, how to effectively
Grades:
8th - 10th
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Also included in: 8th Grade U.S. History YEAR-LONG Curriculum Bundle!! | Google Apps
Did Pocahontas Save John Smith? An Investigation and Essay Activity
It’s a story familiar to every American child: John Smith, captured by Powhatan Indians, was about to have his head smashed in when suddenly the Chief’s daughter, Pocahontas, laid her head on his and begged her father not to kill Smith, thereby saving his life. But is it true?
The answer to that is simple: nobody really knows. In this activity, students will examine both sides of the question, analyze the arguments made for and against the veracity of Smith's story, and decide for themselves wh
Grades:
7th - 11th
Primary and Secondary Sources
This is a 60 minute lesson plan on the differences between Primary and Secondary Sources made for 7th graders, but can work for various grades who are at the beginning of their source education. It includes breakout groups with carefully collected primary and secondary sources. Individual teachers can modify it as needed.
Grades:
6th - 7th
Current Event Questions for Middle and High School Students - Ethics Perspective
Current Event Questions for Middle and High School Students"Heart of the Matter (sample)" is a pdf that compiles 4 questions to start one-on-one or group discussions about current events that are meaningful to young people. The booklet also includes a general introduction, norm setting, four activities, and instruction for breaking down questions. These questions are great discussion starters or writing prompts!Total Pages: 6Answer Key N/AReaching Duration 1 hourGRADE LEVELS: 6th - 12th, Adult E
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
An Evidence Reliability Mystery: The Case of the Stolen Cookies
Who stole the cookies from the cookie jar? Students will work through 10 unique and complex pieces of evidence as they investigate the case of the stolen cookies. Along the way students will check each piece using a special reliability scorecard. There are 3 additional handouts that help students work towards a solution, ultimately leading to an engaging experience for all involved!
Grades:
5th - 10th
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The Gathering Storm in America Gives Rise to the American Revolution!
The Gathering Storm in America brings history to life with an award-winning (64 minute) audio drama featuring the events that led to American Independence. It tells the remarkable story of an all-but-forgotten forefather whose actions initiated the tumultuous Pre-Revolutionary Period in America. Derived from primary sources, it presents both the British and American points of view on issues that led to the Declaration of Independence and the building of a new nation on democratic principles. T
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5th - 8th
Was Jefferson a Hypocrite? An Investigation and Essay Activity, including text
Thomas Jefferson wrote the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom, the Declaration of Independence, and publicly acknowledged that slavery was “a great political and moral evil.” Yet the same man who wrote that all men were entitled to “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” acquired and maintained his wealth, status and power from the bondage of others – many others. This, of course, raises the question: was Jefferson a hypocrite who should be condemned, or simply a man in authority who s
Grades:
7th - 11th
Propaganda and Media Literacy Complete Unit and Group Project
This is a complete mini-unit on specific Propaganda techniques and ways to spot them in media and advertising. Students see examples, discuss questions with a partner, write down their ideas, and take guided notes. Included in this package:Complete presentation "Lesson 1: How to Spot Fake News"Complete presentation "Lesson 2: Propaganda Techniques"Printable Student Guided Notes for Lesson 2 presentationSong lyrics: "Can't Trust This Source Yet" (to the tune of "Can't Stop the Feeling" by Justin
Grades:
6th - 12th
Making Sense of The Declaration of Independence
This mini-unit provides students with the chance to reflect on and examine the Declaration of Independence through interactive and collaborative methods. Students will develop a comprehensive understanding of the values of liberty and equality that form the foundation of our nation. The unit features goals and learning outcomes for students to develop relevant skills aligned with standards, a comprehensive lesson plan, a graphic organizer word study on "Tyranny," a quick-notes graphic organizer
Grades:
5th - 8th
Social Studies C4 Cards - Historical Thinking & Literacy (Set 1: Create)
The C4 Framework has four elements – Collect, Collaborate, Create, and Communicate – that provide a structure for planning and implementing a instructional arc that supports high-quality social studies instruction in grades 5-12. The Collect Element focuses on gathering and organizing information. The Collaborate Element encourages working together and pooling resources. The Create Element is all about constructing solutions and generating products. And the Communicate Element supports the tell
Grades:
5th - 12th
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Propaganda and the Boston Massacre
This comprehensive lesson focuses on propaganda and its use in inciting colonists against the British after the Boston Massacre and provides ample opportunities for students to engage in critical thinking through a vocabulary study of propaganda, an examination of primary and secondary sources, and an analysis of the types of propaganda Revere used in his engraving. To assess their learning, students will write an argumentative paragraph showcasing Revere's use of propaganda in his engraving and
Grades:
5th - 10th
Humanities Ethics Work Plan
This work plan is designed for a six-week work cycle, but you can use it for whatever duration your class uses. It is a collection of activities that students can work on that will give them a comprehensive, hands-on immersion into the humanities. Along with the routine history research and timeline development they will work on daily, there is also a political party exploration activity included. Students will also be able to measure their own success on the rubric included on the cover page of
Grades:
6th - 8th
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