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Common Core WHST.11-12.1b activities
Who was Jack the Ripper? HISTORY MYSTERY
Can your students decide who Jack the Ripper was out of a cast of 12 suspects?In this lesson they will compare and evaluate 12 possible suspects before deciding on the most likely guilty person. They will then justifying their decision both verbally and in writing. The lesson works as a knockout tournament, comparing two suspects at a time. They must apply the background information presented to them along with the suspect cards to come up with the most plausible answer. It is great for develo
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: HISTORY MYSTERIES BUNDLE!
Martin Luther King, Jr. Close Reading and Speech Writing Lesson
Make your study of Martin Luther King, Jr. a literacy lesson with a primary source. Students complete a close reading of Dr. King's prophetic speech “I’ve Been to the Mountain Top” and use their reading as inspiration for their own writing. In pre-reading activities, students learn about the context of the speech and define vocabulary. Next, they complete an activity to understand allusions, and then after reading the speech, they analyze its structure using a graphic organizer. They use the sa
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Bundle: Writing with Mentor Texts - American Authors
Famous Egyptian Pharaohs Reading Stations & Campaign Poster
Famous Egyptian Pharaohs Reading Stations, Campaign Poster, & Lesson Plan - Print & Digital, Answer Key, RubricThis is a zero-prep, differentiated, fun activity that goes over famous Egyptian pharaohs! This is an excellent addition to your unit on Ancient Egypt and works great as a backup Sub Lesson Plan! I really like doing these types of activities because it gets students up and moving! This resource comes as a Google Drive resource. If you would like to print the resource material, y
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7th - 11th
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Debates about Voting in the US: Turnout, Electoral College, Citizens United, etc
Is voting important? Does my vote count? Should we have the Electoral College? Should corporations be able to spend money on elections? Use these ready-to-go stations to have students analyze and build arguments about voting. ZIP FILE INCLUDES:6 stations with debates about voting/elections in the United States (2 pages for each argument) Student handout Culminating activity: Debate Opening Statement Writing Optional extension activity: Creative Visual PropagandaTeacher directions CHECK OUT THE P
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9th - 12th
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HISTORY MYSTERIES BUNDLE!
Grab a bargain - History Mystery lessons for less! (Over 20% off actually!)This bundle contains lessons to help your students deduce, infer and evaluate arguments and evidence. They are suitable for middle and high school and have been a great success in my and others' classrooms. I will be creating more of these types of lessons and adding them to this bundle as I go along and if you buy now, you will never pay more.Check out the links below for the individual resources, their details and t
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
WW1 Simulation Activity+ 1 Year Online Subscription Included
Online Learning Ready!World War 1 Simulation Activity for middle and high school students. This easy to set up, interactive lesson plan actively involves students in the events of the First World War.
In this World War 1 Lesson Plan, students begin by learning about the background of The Great War. In June 1914, one single incident set off a chain reaction engulfing Europe and the world into a devastating war. Students are assigned roles as leaders or foreign ministers of 16 countries involved
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: World War Bundle: WW1, WW2 & Cold War + Online Year Subscriptions
11th Grade Reading Passages & Comprehension Tasks | Informational Text Edition
HIGH-INTEREST one-page reading comprehension passages 11th grade students enjoy paired with tasks targeted to specific standards in an engaging, relevant way! Gets students reading, writing, identifying nuances in language, listening and viewing, exploring both historical and scientific primary sources, interpreting charts and diagrams, analyzing seminal U.S. documents, plus a job description with practice writing a cover letter, memoirs, multiple perspectives on the renewable energy topic, a co
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11th
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Cold War Simulation Activity + 1 Year Online Subscription
Cold War Simulation Activity This simulation is now Online Learning Ready-You will Need to email Mr. Harms to activate your 1 year online subscription(Email included in materials)-The Cold War Simulation is a hands on, interactive lesson plan that incorporates critical thinking skills and problem solving skills. Students will assume the roles of world leaders in 1962. This lesson plan is a compilation of Cold War events such as: The Cuban Missile Crisis and The Berlin Crisis. The Cold War Simul
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: World War Bundle: WW1, WW2 & Cold War + Online Year Subscriptions
Energy Sources Environmental Science Sustainability Research Project
This research project involves proposing the best and worst energy source that can be chosen for a new power plant in an imaginary city. Students are given information on the city, such as geographical and climate data. This project suggests students choose from the following energy sources: biomass (municipal solid waste), biomass (wood residue/waste), coal, geothermal, hydroelectric, natural gas, nuclear, oil, solar, or wind. Here is the introduction to the scenario - "The imaginary city of In
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9th - 12th
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HS-LS2-7
, HS-ESS3-2
Gun violence argumentative passages critical thinking end of year social studies
GUN VIOLENCE, MENTAL HEALTH, ARGUMENTATIVE PASSAGES, CRITICAL THINKING, DEBATEDo you want to address gun violence in the classroom but are not sure how to do it? This product explores how mental health issues are associated with gun violence. COURT CASE SUMMARY DEBATE (#3) (GUN VIOLENCE & MENTAL HEALTH)My COURT CASE SUMMARY DEBATES are excellent supplements to any class focusing on ethics, law, justice, argumentative writing, and debate, and they also work well as last-minute sub-plans or st
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Types of Forensic Evidence Sorting Activity
Learn the types of forensic evidence with a fun 2 set card sorting activity. This activity covers direct, circumstantial, biological, physical, class, individual, trace, and comparative evidence terms, definitions, and real-world examples. This ready-to-use resource is a supplementary activity geared toward an introductory forensic science class.What Is Included?This resource contains 2 Sets of Sorting Cards: Terms and Definitions (16 card set) and Evidence Examples (24 cards). Teacher Tips for
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9th - 12th
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HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, HS-ETS1-1
, HS-ETS1-4
MODERN AMERICA| BUNDLE | Print & Digital |JFK-Trump| Grades 8-12
This product includes everything you need to teach an entire unit on Contemporary American Society for your secondary U.S. History or American History class. Both Print and Digital (Google Docs) versions are included! Great for Distance Learning.Buyer Feedback:"Love this great resource!!" ElizabethPurchase in BUNDLE, and you will automatically save 20% off of each product! A pacing guide and detailed lesson plans included! “Work smarter not harder!”This purchase includes the following products:
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9th - 12th
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Socratic Seminar | US History Since 1850 [17 Units]
Embark on a comprehensive journey through American history with our complete bundle, "US History Since 1850s." This all-encompassing collection includes all 17 of our meticulously designed Socratic Seminar units, each providing a window into the pivotal events that have shaped the United States from the 1850s to the present day. From the tumult of the Civil War to the transformative decades of the Civil Rights Movement, the Cold War, and into the complexities of modern-day America, this bundle
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6th - 12th
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Civil Rights in America Bundle (Starting with African American Experience)
In this bundle students are exposed to the Vicious Cycle, Pyramid of Hate, scenarios to help understand race dilemmas in America. The focus begins with the African American fight for civil rights and how that movement inspired other groups to evaluate and fight for change. Students Tasks Include: Primary source documents, presentation topics, film sheets, research tasks, scenarios, roleplay activities, and more. This unit is designed to make students think about the impact of the past on present
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9th - 12th
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MyPerspectives 9th Grade Unit 3: Literature of Civil Rights
This LOADED resource facilitates students to discover how the writings and speeches of the Civil Rights movement inspired social change and demonstrates how words inspire change. Students will interact with a series of speeches, writings, poems, and videos to better understand and create their own change-inspiring speech at the end of the unit. This concise resource includes do-now's, vocabulary, comprehension check questions and answers, discussion questions, debate topics, assessments, and eng
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7th - 12th
Also included in: My Perspectives 9th Grade Unit 3: Literature of Civil Rights BUNDLE
World History & European History DBQs Bundle
Hello! Thanks for visiting my store. My DBQ (Document-Based Question) BUNDLE is just what you need! This bundle includes access to 85 (three year's worth of DBQ lessons). Each DBQ includes clear instructions for students, ample historical context, numerous primary sources, a detailed grading rubric, and a "Data Collection Sheet" to help students make connections, inferences, and take notes about the reliability of the documents. I’ve worked hard to create these resources and I know you'll love
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Effective Prompting and Ethical Use of AI
This is a 4 part assignment broken down by day. It is possible to create smaller assignments out of this or to stretch them out for more in-depth work. Day 1/Part 1: The Art of AI Prompting - Students interact with AI to see the difference in simple to complicated prompts. Day 2/Part 2: AI as Learner - Students will work with AI as a teacher to student (AI) scenario. This is to show students how AI works, how it understands, and how it can be inaccurate.Day 3/Part 3: AI Ethics Lecture &
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Write Your IA - Student Instructional Booklet- International Baccalaureate (IB)
This is an extremely comprehensive booklet designed for students who are writing their IA. This booklet guides them from start to finish - beginning with initial proposals and writing questions, to the "how to write section 1-3", and ends with referencing guides and marking criteria. Supportive instructions are present throughout the entire booklet to guide students on how to meet all of the IA criteria and write an investigative and critical essay. It also includes a proposed timeline for compl
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9th - 12th
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Election 2024, Nonfiction reading comprehension high school, middle school, AP™
Election 2024, Nonfiction reading comprehension high school, middle school, AP™If you're looking for a way to engage your high school students, then these NINE FAMOUS CASES are a great place to start! Each case study provides an overview of the facts, legal arguments, and outcomes, along with STUDENT QUESTIONS and BACKGROUND INFORMATION to help you get the most out of your class discussion. And for teachers looking for extra guidance, there are also TEACHER NOTES and SUGGESTED ANSWERS included.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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History of Forensic Science Webquest
Introduce the historical figures and their contributions to forensic science with this print and go or digital upload webquest activity. This activity covers historical figures and contributions to forensic science. This ready-to-use resource is a supplementary activity geared toward an introductory forensic science class; great to use as an introductory lesson or a station rotation activity.What Is Included?This resource contains a printable version of the student webquest document (10 slides,
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9th - 12th
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HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, HS-ETS1-1
Paired Texts - Preamble, Bill of Rights, Speech by Ruth Bader Ginsburg
In this lesson, which incorporates science of reading strategies, students complete close readings of the Preamble to the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and a speech by Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Then, they synthesize their understanding of the texts and write a short analytical essay requiring them to analyze a central idea.This 26-page printable resource includes the following:explicit lesson plan with identified Common Core ELA Anchor Standardsanticipation guidecontextual reading guidesthink alo
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9th - 12th
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Comprehensive US History Curriculum Map: Engage, Educate, Empower!
Embark on an immersive journey through American history with our meticulously crafted US History Curriculum Map! Perfect for middle and high school educators seeking to captivate students' minds and foster a deep understanding of our nation's rich heritage, this comprehensive resource is a treasure trove of lesson plans, standards alignment, and essential questions.Unveil the tapestry of America's past through a thoughtfully designed sequence of lessons that bring pivotal moments to life. From t
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6th - 12th
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History of Forensic Science and the Crime Lab Sorting Activity
Introduce the historical figures and their contributions to forensic science and the areas/units of the crime lab with a fun 3 set card sorting activity. This activity covers basic and specialized areas/units of crime laboratory and responsibilities of evidence examination, historical figures and contributions to forensic science, and real-world examples. This ready-to-use resource is a supplementary activity geared toward an introductory forensic science class.What Is Included?This resource con
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9th - 12th
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HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, HS-ETS1-1
Gender Studies Pacing Guide - Unit 1
Unit 1 of 5 Women and Gender Studies Pacing Guide + ResourcesGrades 9-12Unit 1: The Social Construction of GenderEQ: How do we understand ourselves in relation to our gender?Includes:*Full Unit Plan - 25-35 days depending on bell schedule*Activities and Assignments scaffolded from beginning to end of unit*Critical thinking skills gained from focusing on gender, performance, and identity*Templates for: Non-Fiction reading, One Pagers, Exit Tickets--PREVIEW shows the plan without links to assignme
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10th - 12th
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