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Common Core RH.9-10.8 centers
Civil Rights Movement Stations Activity Lesson | Freedom Riders, Little Rock 9
This Civil Rights Movement stations activity resource engages students on the Freedom Riders, the Little Rock 9, the Montgomery Bus Boycott, the Greensboro Sit-Ins (and the Greensboro Four), the March on Washington, and more!This top-notch resource is included in the Civil Rights Movement Unit Bundle!In this hands-on and engaging lesson, students investigate five major Civil Rights Movement protests to understand the different methods of protests used to gain civil, political, and economic freed
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6th - 10th
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Also included in:Â MLK Day Bundle: 3 Resources for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day!
Ronald Reagan and His Policies: Reaganomics, Iran-Contra Affair, Libya, Cold War
In this engaging, stations-based way to teach the policies of Ronald Reagan's presidency, students investigate many positive and negative aspects to his legacy to understand his role in American History. Students learn about his 1980 victory over Jimmy Carter, "Reaganomics", "trickle-down economics", the Iran-Contra Affair, the Reagan Doctrine, the Boland Amendments, Sandinistas and Contras, Ayatollah Khomeini, Hezbollah, Nicaragua, Operation El Dorado Canyon, Libya, the 1986 West Berlin bombin
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8th - 11th
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Vietnam War Stations Primary Source Activity | Dien Bien Phu to Gulf of Tonkin
In this highly-engaging Vietnam War stations resource, students investigate 13 different primary sources to understand the escalation of the Vietnam War from Dien Bien Phu in 1954 until the Gulf of Tonkin incident in 1964. This lesson on the Vietnam War is included in two bundles to save you money -- my Vietnam War Resource Bundle andmy Cold War Bundle!Students use an included 4-page student guide that navigates them through 13 different sources on the escalation of American involvement in Viet
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8th - 11th
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Also included in:Â Vietnam War Activities Bundle | 6 Engaging Resources for Vietnam War
Sacco and Vanzetti: Cold Case Files
Essential Question: How did the political climate of the United States post WWI lead to the outcome of the Sacco and Vanzetti trial?Nativism, Red Scare, Anarchy, they're all bleeding into the justice system as we dissect the case of Sacco & Vanzetti. Were they innocent or guilty? Did the justice system get it right? Using case files, evidence analysis, and crafting opinions, students will be able to analyze the case for themselves, identify the justice, or lack thereof, served. This analyt
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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The Jungle Upton Sinclair Reading Worksheet
"The Jungle" was written by Upton Sinclair and is one of the most provocative and influential pieces of literature during the Progressive Era. Upton Sinclair worked in a Chicago Meat Plant for 7 weeks, and during his time, he recorded his observations. They were then shared in his publication of his book "The Jungle". This supplemental resource includes the reading of an excerpt from the book that focuses on the working conditions and unsanitary environment of the plant. It includes compreh
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8th - 12th
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Uncle Tom's Cabin Excerpt Reading Analysis Worksheet
NOW GOOGLE COMPATIBLEUncle Tom's Cabin is one of the leading causes of the Civil War. Do your students know it? Have them read a quick excerpt from the book with this resource with prior information given to help establish the context!This primary source analysis includes comprehension questions and critical thinking questions related directly to the document.Feel free to view the preview for a breakdown of the source.This primary source follows the reading strategy of SOAPstone. If you are un
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9th - 12th
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Chinese Exclusion Act- Primary Source Reading
During the 1880s, nativism was on the rise in urban America. During a dark time in American history, the Chinese Exclusion Act was passed, barring immigration and citizenship for the Chinese.This primary source document includes an abridged version of the Chinese Exclusion Act (Section 1-4 & 14-15), as well as 5 comprehension questions and 2 critical thinking questions, as well as a breakdown of subject, occasion, audience, and purpose.Feel free to view the preview for a breakdown of the so
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9th - 12th
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Samuel's Memory- Trail of Tears Primary Source Reading Analysis
The Trail of Tears was one of many dark chapters in American History. This memoir of the account depicts a first-hand experience of a nine-year-old Cherokee Indian who was forced from his home, marched in the cold, and lost his family along the way. Covering the death of his father, mother, and learned hatred of "the white man", this memoir puts into perspective the ideas and notions of the Native Americans as they were forced on their long and deadly march from their homes.This primary source
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7th - 12th
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Caning of Charles Sumner Primary Source Reading Analysis
The Antebellum period is such a unique period in American history. In 1856, Preston Brooks beat Senator Charles Sumner with a cane in the middle of the Senate floor. After the controversial Kansas-Nebraska Act, it was clear that violence was the new norm for the pre-war period. This resource includes an article from the time period written in a southern perspective.This primary source analysis includes comprehension questions and critical thinking questions related directly to the document.Fe
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7th - 12th
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Plagues of History Stations Activity
The world has experienced many hardships with plagues. This resource includes readings on 5 of the deadliest plagues in history, as well as a graphic organizer, cause and effect chart, and comprehension questions relating to the pandemics and epidemics of the world.This resource includes:Reading on Epidemic v. PandemicBubonic Plague/Black DeathJustinian PlagueSpanish FluCholera PandemicsEbola EpidemicCause and Effect ChartGraphic Organizer of all PlaguesComprehension QuestionsAnswer key include
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8th - 11th
Autopsy: Age of Revolutions
The students will be depicting The Age of Revolution through an autopsy project where the students will be drawing a person him/herself or someone from that time period with the themes surrounding the person. For example the causes and effects of Political, Social, Economic, and Cultural issues during the revolutions. Students have autonomy on who they want to draw as long as it adds to the project. This assignment is created to be fun, creative, and most importantly… informative.
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Yellow Journalism Reading Worksheet- Spanish American War
"Remember the Maine!" was heard around the Spanish American War. This resource looks at the explosion of the U.S.S. Maine from the lens of yellow journalism. Feel free to view the preview for a sneak peek of the source.This primary source follows the reading strategy of SOAPstone. If you are unfamiliar with SOAPstone, please download my free resource on this reading strategy. SOAPstone PresentationIt is an extremely easy strategy to use when breaking down any reading material. This resolution
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9th - 12th
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Armistice Day Primary Source Reading
World War I was full of innovations that caused devastation to the world. With soldiers finding it hard to re-enter civilian life, massive casualties along the front lines, it was no wonder that the initial call for Armistice on Nov. 11th, 1918 was met with hesitation. This resource is a first-hand account from a Colonel during the call for Armistice when he was stationed on the French lines. This unique perspective allows students to see that although citizens at home celebrated, many of our
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7th - 12th
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Autopsy: Age of Revolutions, Part I
The students will be looking into a specific Age of Revolution and will be researching major themes provided. The students will be depicting this through an autopsy project where the students will be drawing a person him/herself or someone from that time period with the themes surrounding the person. Students have autonomy on who they want to draw as long as it adds to the project. This assignment is created to be fun, creative, and most importantly… informative.
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Autopsy: Age of Revolutions
Black Death Bubonic Plague Reading Primary Source Analysis
The Bubonic Plague was so deadly that it took 1/3rd of Europe's population. Lasting three years, there is a great account by Italian Giovanni Boccaccio who survived the plague in Florence. This event details the symptoms, social breakdown, doctor's inability to cure the disease, and the result of mass burials in Europe.Answer key included.This primary source follows the reading strategy of SOAPstone. If you are unfamiliar with SOAPstone, please download my free resource on this reading strateg
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8th - 11th
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Ancient Mesopotamia Reading Comprehension & Text Evidence Scavenger Hunt
Ancient Mesopotamia Reading Text Questions Scavenger HuntIs your class learning about Ancient Mesopotamia? Are you looking for a fun way to introduce this topic or help students understand the main ideas related to ancient history? This resource is for you! This scavenger hunt sends students on a secret mission throughout the classroom to find 10 hidden reading passages with 10 questions they must answer on their student answer sheet. Students then must use the question answers to unscramble the
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5th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Early History Ancient Civilization Pre-History Unit Plan (Google Compatible)
Iron Curtain Speech Primary Source Reading Analysis
After WWII, there was a race to rebuild Europe. The Soviet Union ended up taking control of much of East Europe, with West Europe receiving the aid of the democratic west. The race to expand government influence led to this powerful speech given by Winston Churchill in 1946.This primary source analysis includes comprehension questions and critical thinking questions related directly to the document.Feel free to view the preview for a breakdown of the source.This primary source follows the read
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9th - 12th
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Autopsy: Age of Revolutions, Part II and Part III
Part II. The Gallery WalkThe students will go around to each New World Empires Autopsy Report, and complete the graphic organizer. It is important that take your time and write quality notes because this will be helpful for Part IV.Part III. RaterEmbedded is a student partner rater as well a reflection on the project itself.
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Autopsy: Age of Revolutions
World Religions Bundle
These packets provide an introduction to Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity and Islam. Students will review the foundations & branches of each religion. Students will read and analyze text, maps, vocabulary terms, and story boards to collect the information they need to respond to the reading comprehension questions. Students will be able to engage with what they read by completing a "Literacy Check." Additionally, students will complete a "Read and Say Something" activity with group
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9th - 12th
Compromise of 1850 Reading Worksheet and Map Activity
Essential Question: In what ways was the Compromise of 1850 a win for southern slave states in the Union?The Missouri Compromise held true for decades, but once California wanted to be admitted to the union, it was time for another test of wits between the north and south. This resource provides context to the Compromise, as well as what was included in it. It is followed by 5 comprehension and critical thinking questions, along with a blank map to label and color the territories that were to
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8th - 12th
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Missouri Compromise Learning Activity- Engaging!
Essential Question: How has the Missouri Compromise acted as a band-aid for the ever-growing tensions of slavery in America?The Missouri Compromise, as quoted by Thomas Jefferson, was a "fire bell in the night". This resource allows students to assume the role of a Congressman/woman and brainstorm compromises around the issue of Missouri's statehood. Students are asked to think of three solutions, and then compare and contrast the solution they gave to that of Henry Clay's. This resource incl
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7th - 12th
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Yukon Gold Rush Reading Worksheet
On August 16, 1896, miners found gold in the Klondike region of the Yukon in northwestern Canada. This inspired a migration of an estimated 100,000 people between 1896 and 1899, hoping to find similar success and riches. This secondary source analysis includes comprehension questions and critical thinking questions related directly to the document.Feel free to view the preview for a breakdown of the source.This primary source follows the reading strategy of SOAPstone. If you are unfamiliar with
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7th - 12th
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European Exploration Stations-- Primary & Secondary Sources, Mapping, + Video!
These are 4 different stations that cover European Exploration and the explorers! These are fully editable using GOOGLE DRIVE!These stations allow students to analyze primary and secondary sources, use their mapping skills, and watch a video! Includes:Student Answer Sheets w/ live linksLinks for stationsPDF version of other articles imbedded into the Google Drive folder
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7th - 12th
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California Gold Rush Reading Worksheet
It was 1848 when John Sutter and James Marshall found gold in California. By 1849 thousands of Americans and immigrants rushed to California to seek riches. This story is of Sheldon Shufelt who wrote a letter to his cousin describing life as a miner in 1849.This primary source analysis includes comprehension questions and critical thinking questions related directly to the document.Feel free to view the preview for a breakdown of the source.This primary source follows the reading strategy of S
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8th - 12th
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