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Balanced literacy dbqs for International Baccalaureate
IBDP Paper 3, Topic 12: Imperial Russia, Revolution, & The Soviet Union
This bundle set, which includes seven detailed lessons and activities and six detailed study guide activities and six detailed TEACHER ANSWER KEYS, are aligned with the IBO's 2020 IB History Curriculum.The lesson topics include the following:1. The Crimean War - primary source activity and newspaper project guideline and rubric;2. The Russo-Japanese War - artwork analysis activity and examining the weaknesses within the Imperial Russian military;3. The Balkans Crisis and the Outbreak of the Firs
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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I.B. Literature and I.B. Language & Literature Paper 1 Practice
In this download, you will find a poem by Carol Ann Duffy, accompanying directions, and a Paper 1 guiding question. Additionally, I have included a PowerPoint which provides both general feedback in terms of the I.B. mark bands AND specific feedback per each criterion of the Paper 1 rubric. I have also included the Paper 1 assessment mark bands from the May 2023 Examination Session at the end of the PowerPoint for general reference. I hope you find it helpful!
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9th - 12th
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Fragile State Case Study: Haiti 2014 - IB Global Politics
This bundle includes three lessons. Each lesson requires between 1-3 hours, depending on how much is completed in class, or at home.The first lesson explores the concept of state fragility, including the characteristics and causes of fragile states. Students explore the concept through some discussions, video analysis, reading excerpts, and a brief case study (Haiti).The second lesson is a deep dive into fragility in Haiti. It focuses on the political turmoil, gang violence, and humanitarian nee
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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CEDAW - IB Global Politics
This lesson delves into the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), examining its successes, limitations, and the role of non-state actors in advancing women's rights globally. Through a variety of learning activities, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of CEDAW's impact, challenges, and the ongoing efforts to promote gender equality. Learning activities include: A Nearpod or Canva presentation: Teacher will lead students through an inter
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The International Court of Justice (ICJ) - IB Global Politics
Until recently, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) may have been unfamiliar to many students. Often confused with the International Criminal Court (ICC), the ICJ is gaining global attention due to recent events. Following Hamas' attack on October 7th, the ICJ has been thrust into the spotlight, with Israel facing two cases before the court. This is the opportune moment to teach about the ICJ.This no-prep lesson utilizes the cases of Israel before the ICJ to demonstrate the court's role in
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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R2P and Humanitarian Intervention - IB Global Politics
This 2-3 day, no prep lesson, aims to deepen students' understanding of humanitarian intervention, Responsibility to Protect (R2P), and the complexities surrounding sovereignty, international law, and global security. Through a variety of learning activities, students engage with different perspectives and sources to critically examine these concepts and their real-world implications. The lesson includes: Warm Up: Students engage in a discussion about sovereignty and its implicationsVideo and Re
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Odyssey:Writing Prompts Constructed Response CCSS Digital Activity
Add this to your Odyssey Unit. This is a very engaging and timely activity that deals with a piece of classic literature that is essential to the goals of the Common Core. Students race to collect textual evidence in disguise as character tweets. After the data collection on several topics, students jigsaw and examine one of the topic sheets. The discussion of this material will become material for a constructed response. I love to make learning a game and this is the ultimate example of that. I
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6th - 10th
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Cause and Effect Lesson Plus other Follow up Lessons
This packet includes everything you need to teach a great cause and effect lesson using the book Old Henry by Joan W. Blos. If you have not read this book, it's a great story about what happens when a neighbor does not take care of his house.
I found it in my school library. If your school does not have it, it's available to order from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, etc. This lesson was used in a 4th grade class but comes with multiple resources that will allow you to use it in lower or higher
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1st - 5th
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Libya: R2P and Humanitarian Intervention - IB Global Politics
This NO PREP lesson uses the 2011 intervention in Libya as a case study for examining the complexities of R2P and humanitarian intervention. It includes the following learning activities:Warm UpA Nearpod or Canva presentationSource-based questionsA video interview with Scott Shane, author of the 2016 NYT exposé “The Libya Gamble” A reading about Libya’s state fragility since the interventionCulminating Activity: Students compare and contrast two sources, representing different perspectives on th
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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IB Paper 1 - Move to Global War Complete Unit - Italian Expansion
This is a unit for "The Move to Global War" specifically targeted at IB teachers and students. It can of course be adapted and used to teach Mussolini as a dictator and his expansionist policies and the role that he plays in WWII. It is specifically focused on his domestic and foreign policies and the resulting consequences of this. It includes a range of activities, video links and worksheets. It is 10 lessons long but these can be expanded based on the rate of student work. This uses a specifi
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9th - 12th, Staff
Also included in: Paper 1: Move to Global War bundle - International Baccalaureate - IB
Haiti Crisis 2024 - IB Global Politics
This lesson explores the current crisis in Haiti, focusing on the political turmoil, gang violence, and humanitarian needs facing the nation. Students will engage in various learning activities to understand the situation, its causes, and potential solutions. Through source analysis, discussion, and collaborative research, students will develop a comprehensive understanding of Haiti's challenges and their implications. Learning activities include: Warm Up: Students will take a New York Times qui
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Haiti Crisis 2024 - Overview and Role Play - IB Global Politics
Fragile States 101 - IB Global Politics
The learning activities in this lesson are designed to engage students in exploring the concept of state fragility from various angles, including through discussions, video analysis, reading excerpts, and a case study. Here's a summary of the learning activities:1. Warm Up: Students answer questions to review previous knowledge on legitimacy and non-state actors, preparing them for the topic of state fragility.2. Video Analysis: Students watch a video titled "Fragile States - Gateway Introductio
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Fragile State Case Study: Haiti 2014 - IB Global Politics
Analyzing a Photo in Historical Context - Bundled Resources
Photography means “to write or draw with light,”. Analyzing a photo, therefore, is a logical extension of analyzing “texts”; documents we can read and read into, make sense of, and situate within a specific place and time. This growing bundle of resources for analyzing a photo in historical context will support students’ visual literacy skills as they apply to photos as historical sources— strategies for reading, making sense of, and translating images into their own words, while carefully guidi
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9th - 12th
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Vehicular Vengeance! - Crime / Mystery Synthesis
This student centered assignment draws upon many of the skills and standards required in an English or language arts course. Students must close-read texts, make annotations, synthesize, present arguments, and use effective listening and speaking skills in a group setting. The set-up is straightforward. Students are placed in groups (typically 4-5 students per). Each group is given the included packet of clues that must be scrutinized in order to present a solution. The clues reveal little on t
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Environmental issues of Europe stations clue hunt
This is a wonderful resource for any Social Studies classroom. It covers the Georgia standard SS6G8 : Explain environmental issues in Europe. It can also be used for Earth Day. I created this station activity for my own social studies classroom. Our district is focusing on incorporating literacy standards in all subject areas. This is a great way to get students reading for information.My students love this activity. I hope yours do too!CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.4CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.7CCS
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4th - 12th
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Primary Source Analysis: Print and Digital Interactive Notebook Bundle
Save 30% and get access to all four digital and print interactive notebooks for primary source analysis!This bundle includes:Primary Source Document Analysis Interactive NotebookAnalyzing a Photo as an Historical Source: Interactive Student NotebookHistory with Maps Interactive NotebookArtifact Analysis Interactive NotebookEach of these interactive student notebooks have been carefully designed to unlock source analysis for students while building higher level academic literacy. The pages can be
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9th - 12th
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IB Paper 1 - Move to Global War Complete Unit - Japanese Expansion
This is a unit for "The Move to Global War" specifically targeted at IB teachers and students. It is designed to teach Japanese nationalism, militarism, expansionism and International reactions to Japanese expansion. This unit could be used to supplement a HL Japan unit or Paper 2: 20th Century Conflicts - War in the Pacific. This unit includes historiography, readings, activities, cartoon analysis, videos and worksheets. It is 9 lessons long however some lessons may take 2-3 days depending on t
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9th - 12th, Staff
Also included in: Paper 1: Move to Global War bundle - International Baccalaureate - IB
GDP and GNI as Measures of Development - IB Global Politics
This lesson introduces students to the concepts of GDP and GNI as measures of development. It begins with an interactive presentation that includes definitions, maps and visuals, and an explanation of some of the strengths and limitations of using GDP and GNI to measure development. The lesson also includes some source-based questions and a video clip of Martha Nussbaum, philosopher and author of the capabilities approach to development, explaining the limitations of only using GDP to measure d
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Iraq War: Legacy of the 2003 U.S. Invasion of Iraq - IBDP Global Politics
This multi-day lesson introduces students to the legacy of the 2003 U.S. invasion and subsequent occupation of Iraq. It begins by engaging them in viewing some maps and taking a quiz to see what they know about the country. Next, students read a speech by President George Bush explaining the U.S. goals in Iraq. The lesson also features an interactive presentation and video on the invasion and introduces them to the work of Iraqi journalist Ghaith Abdul-Ahad who argues that the U.S. invasion of I
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Global Actors and Global Governance - IB Global Politics
This lesson introduces students to the concepts of global actors and global governance. It begins by engaging students in a drawing activity to get them thinking about which actors have the most power to shape current events. Next, it features an interactive Nearpod or Canva presentation which introduces students to various state and non-state actors. The lesson also includes a video and source-based questions. In the culminating activity, students synthesize their learning by defining concepts
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Global Actors: State and Non-State - IB Global Politics
Night Frights- The Haunted Mustache Reading Guide and Student Quiz
This product is a reading guide and student quiz selection from Joe McGee's Night Frights The Huanted Mustache (Book 1). This book is ideal for Grades 3 or 4. I am using this guide and ten-question quiz to prepare my students for the 2023-2024 SSYRA Battle of the Books.
Grades:
3rd - 5th
David Robinson “Letter to My Younger Self” Discussion Questions
This google form has discussion questions that go with the text "Letter to My Younger Self" by David Robinson. The questions are all short response that go over comprehension and figurative language throughout the text. You can give this to students as an individual assignment or whole group.
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7th - 10th
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Crime Board: Hitler
Students create a crime board (detective style) to prove Hitler committed crimes.This is a highly engaging lesson plan that be used for 3 or more lessons Students must use Primary and Secondary evidence (and their own research skills) to build a case against Hitler. There are two ways to teach this and they are explained inside. This can be used as a revision activity or as an inquiry / research based project for students to learn how Hitler used persuasion and violence against certain social gr
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9th - 12th
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Current Events: 2023 Israeli and Palestinian Conflict Part II
Students will read five document based questions about the current Israeli- Palestinian Conflict and answer questions. Students will then answer the short response question Explain the impact (effect) of the war on Israel, Palestine and/ or America using two pieces of evidence from the text.
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Current Events: Israel- Hamas War 2023 Parts 1-4
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