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Common Core RI.7.1 dbqs
Events Leading to the Revolutionary War Full Unit Bundle Distance Learning
✮✮✮ Combine fun with inquiry, investigation, and critical thinking ✮✮✮This unit is all laid out and ready for you to implement in your classroom!The first part of this Unit has students study the causes and effects of the French and Indian War. The first part of this unit provides an introduction to point of view for students. Students review three voices from the past discussing their claim to land in the Ohio River valley and then discuss who had the most justified claim through their exit tic
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6th - 9th
Comparing Feudalism in Europe and Japan: A Self-Directed Learning Activity!
Comparing Feudalism in Europe and Japan: A Self-Directed Learning Activity!This Feudalism lesson is included in the larger Medieval Japan unit, located here:Medieval Japan: A Unit Plan! 4 Engaging Lessons to Teach Japan's Middle Ages!Buy the unit and save 20%!-----------------------------------------------In this highly-engaging Feudalism activity, students navigate throughout the room to uncover details at 7 different stations about the similarities and differences between European and Japane
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5th - 8th
"Medieval Knights and Chivalry" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessments
The illustrated Article and Power Point describe the process of becoming a knight and explain the code of chivalry. Activities and Common Core-Aligned Document Based Question Assessments included.Lesson includes: - 3-Page Illustrated Article - 39-Slide Power Point Presentation - Multiple Choice - Document Based Question Assessment + Answer Key- Common Core-Aligned - DBQ Short Answer Assessment + Answer Key - DBQ Scoring Rubric (allows students to easily score each other's short answer
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5th - 9th
The Medieval Catholic Church's Role - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assess
The illustrated Article and Power Point describe the Medieval Catholic Church, the increase of its influence and its relationship with the monarchy. It explains the orders founded at this time (Benedictines - monastic ... and Franciscans - mendicant), as well as, demonstrates the Church's emphasis on education, and its influence on universities. Benedict of Nursia, Francis of Assisi, and Thomas Aquinas are highlighted. Activities and Common Core-Aligned DBQ Assessments included.Lesson include
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5th - 9th
Maps before and after WWI
Before and after WWI comparison of maps of Europe and Middle East (Southwest Asia). Questions require close reading and analysis of maps. Answer key included.
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7th - 10th
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"The Sea Voyages of Zheng He" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessments
The Article and Power Point tell of the Ming's attempt to widen its tributary system and establish a state monopoly on trade by sending Admiral Zheng He on numerous sea voyages to distant lands. Activities, and C. C. Aligned Document-Based Question Assessments included.Lesson includes: - 2-Page Illustrated Article- 31-Slide Power Point Presentation- Multiple Choice / Document Based Question Assessment + Answer Key - Primary Source: - from "Zheng He's Journal" + Attachments- Common Core
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5th - 9th
"The Byzantine Empire - an Overview" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assess
The illustrated Article and Power Point examine the Byzantine Empire from the founding of Constantinople to the Empire's demise. It includes Emperor Justinian's conquests, Justinian's Code, the Hagia Sophia, and how Theodora influenced Justinian's accomplishments. It also includes the Nicene Creed, the Great Schism, and the spread of Byzantine culture. Activities, Common Core-Aligned Document Based Question Assessments, and four Brief Articles included.Lesson includes: - 4-Page Illustrated
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5th - 9th
"Al-Andalus & the Reconquista" Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessments DL
The illustrated Article and Power Point explain the conditions of Al-Andalus before and after the Reconquista and Spanish Inquisition. Activities and Document Based Question Assessments included. Lesson includes: - 3-Page Illustrated Article- 27-Slide Power Point Presentation - Document Based Question Assessment + Answer Key- Primary Source: from "The Song of El Cid" - CC Aligned - Document Based Question Short Answer Assessment + Answer Key- DBQ Scoring Rubric (allows students to
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5th - 9th
"The Islamic Empire" - An Overview - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assess
The illustrated Article and Power Point include the Origins of Islam, the Religion of Islam, and the Spread of Islam. Primary Source: "Muhammad's Last Sermon." Activities and Assessments included.Lesson includes: - 5-Page Illustrated Article- 54-Slide Power Point Presentation + Notes - Multiple Choice / Document Based Question Assessments + Answer Keys- Primary Source: - from "Muhammad's Last Sermon"- C.C. Aligned - Document Based Question Assessment + Answer Key- DBQ Scoring Rubric (allows
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5th - 9th
The Rise of Japanese Feudalism - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessments
The Article and Power Point describe the important aspects of Japanese Feudalism - the lord/vassal system, the shogun, the daimyo, the samurai and the code of bushido, as well as, the connection of the samurai with Zen and Kendo. Activities and Common Core-Aligned Document Based Question Assessment included.Lesson includes: - 3-Page Illustrated Article- 25-Slide Power Point Presentation- Multiple Choice Assessment / DBQ Writing Assessment + Answer Keys- Primary Source: from "The Way of the
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5th - 9th
"Muslim Contributions to Later Civilizations" - Article, Power Point, Assess
The Illustrated Article and Power Point explain the many achievements that make up the legacy of the medieval Islamic Civilization - in Mathematics, Astronomy, Medicine, Philosophy, Science, History, as well as, Art and Architecture. Activities and Common Core-Document-Based Question Assessments included. Primary Source: "The Book of Optics."Lesson includes: - 4-Page Illustrated Article- 36 Slide Power Point Presentation- Primary Source: from Ibn al-Haytham's "The Book of Optics" (scientific
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5th - 9th
Causes of the Revolutionary War Inquiry Essay Events Leading to the Revolution
An authentic inquiry for the real world classroom! Students investigate the events leading towards the Revolutionary War and discuss who should be blamed for the outbreak of the Revolutionary War - the colonists or the British - through an essay. The students will investigate many forms of colonial protest along with the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party. This inquiry combines hands on interactive investigations with critical thinking and assessment. My students love this unit! There are
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6th - 9th
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A History of Rocket Flight
This article tells students about the history of rockets, from the Nazi V2 to the Space-x dragon. It also touches on the Apollo program, the space shuttle program, and the Russian program. It also touches on the technologies that have come from the space race and talks about the role of animals in space science. This product contains differentiated versions of the same reading. Each is ~1175 words. Level 1 has a Flesch-Kincaid reading ease score of 69.Level 2 has a Flesch-Kincaid reading ease
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5th - 9th
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"Feudalism in Medieval Europe" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessments
The illustrated Article and Power Point describe the circumstances that led to the development of Feudalism in Europe and the actual organization of the feudal system. Primary Source: "Oath of Fealty." Activities and DBQ Assessments included.Lesson includes: - 3-Page Illustrated Article- 29-Slide Power Point Presentation - Common Core-Aligned Document-Based Question Assessment + Answer Key - Primary Source: "Oath of Fealty"- Multiple Choice / Document Based Question Assessment + An
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5th - 9th
"The Age of Exploration" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessments (DL)
The 7-page Article and 78-page Power Point feature the people and achievements of the Age of Exploration. It reveals the consequences of Europeans reaching the Indies, as well as, coming to the Americas. It also explains how the systems of capitalism and mercantilism were ushered in by this era. Activities and Assessment included.Lesson includes: - 7-Page Illustrated Article- 78-Slide Power Point Presentation- Multiple Choice Assessment + Answer Key - Document-Based Question Assessment + Answe
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5th - 9th
Medieval America "Maya, Aztec, Inca" - Overview Article, PowerPoint, Assessments
The Article and Power Point reveal the development of four of the most important components of civilizations: Language, Agriculture, Architecture/Engineering, and Science/Mathematics regarding the Maya, Inca, and Aztecs. Various Activities, Primary and Secondary sources, including Multiple Choice, as well as, Common Core-Aligned Document Based Question Assessments.Lesson includes: - 6-Page Illustrated Article - 65-Slide Illustrated Power Point Presentation - Multiple Choice / Document Based
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5th - 9th
Slavery and Canada
An informational text on how the history of Slavery in Canada. This text examines the history of Black and Indigenous slavery in Canada. It looks at the jobs that slaves did and the conditions they lived in. It also covers the fight for abolition in Canada and the British Empire and the history of the Underground Railroad. The text attempts to center the experience marginalized groups and should help students relate history to the current period. This product contains differentiated versions of
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5th - 9th
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Unusual Sources of Food
An informational text on where our food might come from in the future. This article covers vertical farms and urban farming, plant based and lab grown meat, artificial selection and GMOs, and the potential of using insects as food. It offers details on hydroponics, growing food in the arctic, the challenges involved in growing cultured meat, the difference between artificial selection and genetic engineering, and the chances that we all end up eating tarantulas. This product contains differenti
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5th - 9th
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"The Ming Dynasty" - An Overview - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessments
The Article and Power Point explain the Ming Dynasty under Hongwu and Yongle, the foreign policy pursued by the Ming - including Zheng He, the Tributary System, and its results, as well as, the influence that medieval China had on the rest of the world before pursuing a "closed door" policy and withdrawing from international trade. Activities and Document Based Question Assessments included.Lesson includes: - 4-Page Illustrated Article- 31-Slide Power Point Presentation - Multiple Choice / DBQ
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5th - 9th
3 Medieval American Civilizations - Comparison - Article, Power Point, Assess
The illustrated Article and Power Point are compare three medieval American civilizations: the Maya, the Aztec, and the Inca: Agriculture, Society, Religion, Language, Technology, and Architecture. Activities, as well as, DBQ and Multiple Choice Assessments are included.Lesson includes:- 5-Page Illustrated Article- 70-Slide Power Point Presentation- Multiple Choice / Document Based Question Assessment + Answer Key- CC-Aligned Document Based Question Short Answer Assessment + Answer Key- DBQ S
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5th - 9th
Medieval West Africa - "The Cow-Tail Switch" - Article, Power Point, Assess.
The illustrated Article and Power Point, "The Cow-Tail Switch" present a typical, but very engaging, West African story which would be told by a medieval "griot" (gree'-oh) to teach children morals. A great Common Core-Primary Source, extension activity for the West African Trading Empires. Activities, Common Core-Aligned Document- Based Question Assessment and Chronology Assessments are included.Lesson includes: - 3-Page Illustrated "Cow Tail Switch" Story - 22-Slide Power Point Presentation
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5th - 9th
The Rise of Japan (300 BCE-1876 CE) + Article, Power Point, Activities, Assess
The Rise of Japan (300BCE to 1876CE) consists of an illustrated overview Article and Power Point Presentation of the history of Japan from its first inhabitants - through the Rule of the Clans, the Age of Emperors, the Development of Feudalism, Prince Shotoku's efforts at unification, the rule of the Shoguns, and the Age of the Country at War. Various Activities, as well as, Multiple Choice and Document-Based Question Assessments included.Lesson includes: - 5-Page Illustrated Overview - 60-Sl
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5th - 9th
DBQ for Middle School - The Road to World War II: Primary & Secondary Sources
This no-prep resource is your complete guide to integrating literacy and social studies through a Document Based Question analysis and written response.This resource asks students to analyze primary and secondary sources in order to answer the essential question: How did the events and aftermath of World War I lead to World War II?Included within this resource are:1. Vocabulary2. DBQ: 5 documents with editable guiding questions3. A written response planning guide (editable)4. Mastery-based rubri
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6th - 10th
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"Samurai and Bushido" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessments
The illustrated Article and Power Point define and detail the Samurai and the Code of Bushido by which they lived. Also, the legacy of both and the samurai's connection to Zen are clarified. Activities and Multiple Choice, as well as, Document-Based Question Assessments included.Lesson includes: - 3-Page Illustrated Article - 30-Slide Power Point Presentation- Multiple Choice / DBQ Assessment + Answer Key- Primary Source: "Hagakure" (The Book of the Samurai) - Common Core-Aligned DBQ Assessment
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5th - 9th
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