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Common Core RI.9-10.10 dbqs
Thomas Paine Common Sense: Primary Source Activity | American History
Thomas Paine's Common Sense was a little pamphlet with big ideas! This primary source activity gives students a chance to read through and analyze the major paragraphs, or arguments, within his pamphlet while answering various questions. I created this mini-unit for my own classroom to help students understand this important document that shaped the course of Independence. You will find that this resource is challenging yet capable for all. Students are analyzing text from the 1700's which ca
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6th - 12th
Also included in:Â American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
Julius Caesar: Hero or Tyrant Primary Source and Analysis Activity
Students put their CSI skills to work as they consider the character qualities of heroes and traitors, read through primary and secondary accounts, and write about historical events before rendering a verdict in the case of Caesar vs. the Roman Senate. To some Julius Caesar is a hero who acted as needed to defy the corrupt Roman Senate and make life better for the Roman people. To others, Caesar was a man of selfish ambition and a threat to the Roman order. In this activity: students will de
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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CONSTITUTION SCAVENGER HUNT: Google Drive | Google Forms | Google Classroom
To better understand the basic information within the U.S. Constitution, students will browse through this primary source document and find the main ideas regarding the 7 Articles and 27 Amendments. Included are 17 questions about the articles and 27 questions about the amendments. All questions (except for one) will be answered with a number. This is a great way to introduce, study, or review the United States Constitution for your civics unit or for a Constitution Day activity. You may even
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5th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Civics & US Government Lesson, Activities, Simulations and More: The Bundle
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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WWI Technology CRQ Set 2-Similarity/Difference w/ Answer Key (10.5)
Unit 10.5 New Framework based Global Part II Constructed Response Question. This questions is based on chemical warfare used during WWI. Great assessment tool, great practice for regents exam! Full preview available!
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8th - 11th, Higher Education
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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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High School World History Semester 1 Review
This bundle includes 3 separate readings & document-questions that cover World History content to review for exams. Each of the three readings also has a key! These can work for independent/paired classwork or homework/bonus. Topics covered: Reading 1Byzantine EmpireMedieval TimesReading 2Abrahamic ReligionsIslam’s Golden AgeThe CrusadesAncient West AfricaMeso-AmericaReading 3Renaissance Scientific Revolution Reformation & Counter-Reformation Age of Exploration and Columbian ExchangeThe
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9th - 11th
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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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Socratic Seminar: Who Should Be on American Currency?
The images we see around us daily have a subtle yet profound effect. In this Socratic seminar, students consider American currency and consider: should the faces on the bills be changed or stay the same? The learn who is featured on currency now and think on who could be. This activity can be used during an American History course as students learn about figures like Andrew Jackson and Harriet Tubman, or can be used as a general debate in any Social Studies or English-Language Arts classroom.
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8th - 12th
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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
The Challenger: Ellison Onizuka Reading, Questions & Coloring Sheet
This "print and go" lesson includes an original, comprehensive 2-page reading that covers the legacy of Ellison Onizuka, an Asian American astronaut who was part of the Challenger mission (and subsequent explosion). This reading is great for subs as it can be done independently. It would work well for U.S. History or Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. While he was born and raised in Hawaii, which is part of the Pacific Islands region, his heritage is Japanese American. This read
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7th - 10th
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History of the Mayflower Reading, Analysis, & Sketch Notes
Welcome to the ultimate Mayflower Compact resource! This engaging lesson teaches students about the historical significance of the Mayflower Compact, shedding light on its role in shaping the development of the Plymouth Colony. Through this lesson, students will not only enhance their reading skills but also gain a deeper understanding of why this pivotal document was crafted.Key Features:A comprehensive secondary source that explores the origins and signing of the Mayflower CompactAn authentic
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6th - 11th
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Hamilton on the National Bank Primary Source Reading
The fight for a National Bank pushed the political fight of Federalist and Anti-Federalists to a new level! Just coming off of Shay's rebellion, this battle of words between Jefferson and Hamilton lead to the assumption of state debts as a means of building national credit. A great song to play is "Cabinet Battle #1" from the musical "Hamilton".This source dives into Hamilton's desire for a national bank and all of the benefits he sees can result from its charter. Designed to include comprehen
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8th - 12th
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Different Types of Mining
This is an informational text with questions on the mineral extraction process. It starts with an overview of prospecting. The next section deals with five different types of mining: placer, in-situ, surface, underground, and underwater. There is also a text box on conflict minerals and a chart showing the top producers of certain minerals. This reading pairs well with my other reading on what happens after the mining is finished.This product contains differentiated versions of the same reading
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5th - 9th
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Unit 3 - The Spanish Empire
This bundle includes a full unit of content covering the Spanish Empire in the Americas. Sessions 3.1-3.4 include the following resources:The full text of each Session from the Nomadic Professor's online American History course (nomadicprofessor.com)Exclusive on-location mini-lectures from the Nomadic Professor (the thumbnails for each video in the PDF are hyperlinked to their unlisted YouTube URLs)A professional audio recording (.mp3 or .m4a) of the full Session, including the audio from each v
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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CRQ Skill Builder & Workpages
1. This Powerpoint covers all areas of the Constructed Response Question that the students need to know in order to be successful. This is used in Co-Taught Special Education Global 10 Class. The lecture includes sample responses and answers for the students to clearly see what is expected of them. The preview includes the whole product!This skill builder covers:Question 1: Historical and Geographic ContextAll Questions 2: Audience, Purpose, Bias, Point of ViewQuestions 3: An overview of Cause a
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8th - 11th
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A Divided Nation: The Issue of Slavery
A Divided Nation: The Issue of SlaveryInquiry Question: In what ways did the issue of slavery in the early 1850s dominate U.S. politics, and how did it shape the course of the nation's history?"Directions:Â As students read they will answer the reading comprehension questions & DBQs. Then they will work on the assessment/project at the end of the reading.Assessment/Project: "A Divided Nation: The Issue of Slavery in the Early 1850s"Objective: This project aims to explore the dominant role of
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8th - 12th
Also included in:Â US History Curriculum Bundle 1400-1877
From Space Race to Space Junk
This article looks at the technology that humanity has launched into space. It starts with the space race and Sputnik 1 and Explorer 1. It looks at space stations from the Salyut to the ISS. It concludes by looking at the debris in space. There are also asides on what happens when a satellite re-enters the atmosphere and space debris.This product contains differentiated versions of the same reading. Level 1 has a Flesch-Kincaid reading ease score of 68.6 and a word count of 1062.Level 2 has a
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5th - 9th
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Gibbons v. Ogden Case Analysis
Essential Question: In what ways did the Gibbons v. Ogden case solidify the powers of Congress and the federal government?Gibbons v. Ogden set the precedent for Congress to pass laws about Commerce, and solidified the federal government's position of supremacy over state governments.This activity dives into the background, argument, outcome, and relevancy to today, with an emphasis on the constitutionality of the case. Following the reading are six comprehension and critical thinking questions.
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8th - 12th
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A History of Measurement
In this informational text students will learn about how different societies have measured mass, time, and length. The reading looks at the development of the metric system and the system of universal constants we use today by looking at the imperial system and the local systems that were used before that.There are 9 reading comprehension questions and 2 inference questions. Follow me for new readings, or message me if you need a reading on a specific topic.
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5th - 9th
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How the Solar System Impacts Us
In this informational text students will learn about how the tilt of the Earth, the Moon, Sun, and Meteors impact life on earth. The text explains the seasons, climate, the tides, the phases of the moon, eclipses, solar flares, the aurora, and meteor impacts. This product contains differentiated versions of the same reading. Level 1 has a Flesch-Kincaid reading ease score of 77.8 and a word count of 1198.Level 2 has a Flesch-Kincaid reading ease score of 80.3 and a word count of 1153.There ar
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2nd - 6th
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Age of Exploration and Colonization Primary Source Analyses
Primary Source and DBQ Analysis Activities which can be used in US or World History courses.
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8th - 11th
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Trade and Trade Agreements
In this informational text students will learn about trade between people and between countries. It starts by discussing the theory of why people trade, then it looks at the history of trade. It concludes by looking at modern trade agreements. The text includes examples from trading cards and video games, looks at the silk road, colonial trade, and modern trade. It looks at NAFTA, the WTO, and the EU. This product contains differentiated versions of the same reading. Level 1 has a Flesch-Kincai
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5th - 9th
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American Expansion or Imperialism DBQ Five Paragraph Essay Pre-Write
Students are to categorize the effects of American Expansion, analyze the consequences of events and documents, Write a thesis paragraph, and use the documents as evidence to support their claims.
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9th - 12th
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