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Common Core WHST.6-8.2d dbqs
History Crime Scene Investigation: CSI Hamilton Duel At Dawn
Hamilton was so much more than just an amazing play on Broadway.
Want a great way for students to engage in a group activity while they examine eyewitness testimony, artifacts, primary sources, and solve a historical mystery? Download The Hamilton Duel at Dawn CSI!
This exciting activity can be used to challenge individual students or to encourage collaboration in groups of up to five people. Students form CSI teams and examine real evidence from the duel between Vice President Aaron Burr an
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7th - 12th
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George Washington's Presidency Activities | The Federalist Era
Do you want a classroom filled with students engaging in debates, analyzing primary sources, reading informational texts and creating booklets filled with relevant information for your unit on the Federalist Era? Engage your students in learning about George Washington's presidency through a variety of activities, including informational text and corresponding note activities, three debate topics, a booklet on the early challenges of his presidency (paper and digital versions included), a primar
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: The Federalist Era - George Washington and John Adams Unit Bundle
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: American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
DBQ US History Document Based Question Common Core Activity Bundle
Get your students investigating history with this versatile document based questions for US history resource packet. Save big by buying a bundle! Individually this packet would cost $32.00.This Common Core resource packet has 8 mini-DBQ’s that are designed to be similar to the New York Regents exam. Each DBQ is divided into a primary source document analysis and a written response section. Here’s what’s included with each DBQ:1.A focus writing response question prominently on each page.Historica
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5th - 11th
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DBQ Gupta, Ancient India Achievements DBQ Primary Secondary Source Activity,
Get your students investigating history with this versatile document-based questions activity for The Golden Age of Ancient India- Gupta Empire Achievements. This Common Core bundle has a mini-DBQ that is designed to get students to analyze primary and secondary sources in small, compressible chunks. The DBQ is divided into a primary source document analysis and a written response section. Students are expected to respond to questions, find evidence and provide commentary. It fits perfectly with
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5th - 9th
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Ancient Mesopotamia Geography Reading Comprehension Passages Map Activity BUNDLE
It all started in Ancient Mesopotamia! Discover how the Geography of Mesopotamia and the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers created the Fertile Crescent and influenced the development of the Cradle of Civilization in Ancient Mesopotamia.Files are provided in PDF and PPT formats.Convert PPT files into Google Slides for upload to your student-only, password-protected Google Classroom. Refer to my detailed Terms of Use below for additional information.Here's all that's Included:5 Informational Text Readin
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6th - 9th
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Zheng He DBQ - Print & Digital
Zheng He DBQ - Print & DigitalZheng He was a famous Chinese explorer that made a total of seven voyages between 1405 and 1433. During this time, Zheng He spread China's wealth and power, established foreign relations with other nations, and added to the growing list of China's tributary states. Upon the return of the seventh voyage, Zheng He's ships were destroyed, and China became isolationist. In this activity, students will read about Zheng He and examine seven documents to determine how
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8th - 12th
Also included in: China Unit Bundle - Shang through Qing Dynasties
Middle East Document Based Questions (DBQs) - 15 Different Topics!!
This resource includes 15 different teacher-created Common Core Middle East Document Based Question (DBQs) files that contain over 120 questions that reference primary and secondary sources such as political cartoons, graphs, tables, pictures, and excerpts of informational texts. These resources help students to become more critical readers of informational texts and resources and teachers students to evaluate resources for information. Each DBQ has the Literacy Standards for Writing in Histor
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6th - 8th
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Hammurabi's Code vs. Ten Commandments Mini DBQ READY TO POST OR PRINT Worksheet
Introduce or practice DBQ and writing skills with this resource that helps students compare and contrast the Ten Commandments and excerpts of Hammurabi's Code. This mini-DBQ is an excellent way to bridge the gaps between ancient civilizations and includes mixed-level questions to guide instruction. Students will also practice important ELA skills, such as finding and citing text evidence, identifying and applying domain-specific vocabulary, and composing clear written responses. This resource is
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Mesopotamia BUNDLE Pear Decks, Mini DBQs, and more!
Evidence and Sourcing Lesson: Teaching Historical Thinking - Digital & Print!
This engaging lesson focuses on the Historical Thinking Concept of EVIDENCE AND SOURCING. Students will develop their historical thinking and critical analysis skills, including the following:Making inferencesPrimary vs Secondary SourcesRecognizing Bias and Reliability of sourcesSourcing historical documents using the HAPPY TIME sourcing methodAnalyzing several primary and secondary source documentsThis lesson includes the following materials:Detailed lesson planGoogle slides with big question,
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Historical Thinking Bundle: A Complete Unit - Digital & Print!
Ancient Egypt Stations
This product contains 8 "articles" that comprise the Ancient Egypt Case Study. Each article has a particular topic related to the Nile River Valley. Specifically, this document includes Geography, Economy, Seasons of the Nile, Social Order, Government, Religion, and Achievements of Ancient Egypt, with an additional article on the pyramids for fun! Each article uses images, bold text, and vocabulary to enrich the reader's engagement with the document. Each article has a corresponding Student Que
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5th - 8th
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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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Caesar Augustus Octavian Pear Deck Google Slides with DBQ Skills Practice
In this interactive Pear Deck lesson, students will critically evaluate Augustus as a leader in ancient Rome. They will analyze primary sources and excerpts from his memoir, compare and contrast his leadership style with that of Julius Caesar, and watch a BrainPop video about the Pax Romana (BrainPOP sign-on required!). The lesson includes mixed-level questions to guide instruction and helps students practice important ELA skills, such as finding and citing text evidence, identifying and applyin
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6th - 8th
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Middle Ages Medieval Times in Western Europe Interactive Activities Bundle
Purchase my Middle Ages resource bundle and save!!! This bundle includes low-prep and interactive resources covering a range of topics such as the Great Schism, Charlemagne, Vikings, Feudalism, Crusades, the Hundred Years War, the Black Death, and more. These resources are suitable for students in 6th, 7th, 8th, or 9th grades and include mixed-level questions to guide instruction. Students will also practice important ELA skills such as identifying and applying domain-specific vocabulary, compos
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6th - 8th
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Middle School Social Studies Mega Bundle - 100+ Interactive G-Suite Activities
Get all 100+ Middle School Social Studies Pear Decks, Centers, Projects, Mini DBQs, and more with this ultimate, MEGA BUNDLE! The lessons cover middle school World History, Early United States History, Civics, Geography, and current events for grades 6, 7, and 8. All activities are compatible with Google Classroom, Schoology, Canvas, and any learning management system that is Google Drive-friendly. Resources will be continuously added and updated!Here are just a few reasons why this Mega Bundle
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6th - 8th
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Joan of Arc & Hundred Years War Pear Deck Google Slides Mini DBQ Women's History
Immerse your students in history with these engaging Pear Deck slides about the Hundred Years' War and the heroic story of Joan of Arc. This lesson includes a video summarizing the war and a primary source analysis to determine whether Joan of Arc should be remembered as a "warrior" or "heretic." With mixed-level questions to guide instruction, students will learn important ELA and DBQ skills such as finding and citing text evidence, identifying and applying domain-specific vocabulary, and compo
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6th - 8th
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Middle School World History Social Studies Pear Deck Google Slides Bundle
Explore history from the earliest humans to the Age of Exploration with these interactive Pear Deck Google Slides! These lessons can be used for standardized test prep, sub-plans, practicing DBQ skills, whole group instruction with note-taking, or in self-paced mode. Students will develop skills such as finding and citing text evidence, identifying and applying domain-specific vocabulary, composing clear written responses, and other writing and reading comprehension skills.✨All slides are easy t
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6th - 8th
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Pompeii and Mt Vesuvius BUNDLE of Interactive Activities and Lessons
Engage your students in the ancient world of Pompeii through interactive activities that encourage them to think like archaeologists and historians! These resources are versatile and can be used for standardized test prep, a substitute lesson plan, practicing Document-Based Question (DBQ) skills, whole group instruction, or in student-paced mode. Your students will hone important English Language Arts (ELA) skills such as finding and citing text evidence, identifying and applying domain-specific
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6th - 8th
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Ancient Greece BUNDLE Pear Decks, Google Docs, and more!
Unlock a wealth of resources on Ancient Greece with this bundle! It includes a variety of resources for teaching Ancient Greece, including Google Slides/Pear Deck presentations, worksheets, and more. It's perfect for both in-person and distance learning and can be used to introduce students to the fascinating world of Ancient Greece or as an end-of-unit review. With this bundle, you'll have everything you need to engage your students and bring Ancient Greece to life in your classroom. Don't miss
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6th - 8th
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World History Mini-DBQ: Medieval Peasant Life
Bring primary and secondary source documents to your students' fingertips as they analyze two sources about life for Peasants and Nobles during the Middle Ages in Europe. Included in this resource are both sources, formatted to support students with space to annotate, a glossary, analysis questions, and embedded mini-rubrics for annotation and analysis. Also included are a cover page and writing page both with specific instructions and optional PEEL paragraph sentence stems to support student wr
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Middle Ages Mini-DBQ Bundle
First Continental Congress Simulation with Pear Deck Google Slides
Engage your students with a mock First Continental Congress simulation using Pear Deck! This interactive lesson begins with a brief YouTube video introducing students to the main aspects of this historic event. Students will then participate in a decision-making activity, choosing sides between the British and Americans on six proposals. This lesson includes mixed-level questions to guide instruction and help students practice essential ELA skills such as identifying and applying domain-specific
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6th - 8th
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Justinian's Code vs. United States Law Pear Deck Google Slides DBQ Skills
These Pear Deck slides are an engaging and interactive way to teach your students about Emperor Justinian and his Code of Law! With these interactive slides, your students will gather background information about Emperor Justinian and analyze examples of laws from his Code of Law. They will also compare and contrast these laws to modern laws in the United States.This lesson includes mixed-level questions to guide instruction and promote critical thinking. In addition to exploring Emperor Justini
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6th - 8th
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Declaration of Independence Test, Key, and Study Guide
A first-of-the-year unit assessment for middle school American History or Government. I used (in part) the "We the People" textbook, and our unit emphasized the ideas behind the Revolutionary War, especially the Declaration of Independence, and other persuasive documents, including Common Sense. We explore patriots versus loyalists, the role of slavery, and also study key people and timeline. We debunk some of the myths students might bring to class. Some of the questions are similar to DBQs, re
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6th - 9th
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Early American History Constructed Response Question (CRQ) Bundle
Thank you for visiting and downloading. For the latest new resources, Follow. Please Provide Feedback after use to help build this resource library! Thank you!This collection of editable Constructed Response Question (CRQ) and Document-Based Question (DBQ) sets is meticulously crafted to cater to diverse learning styles and foster critical historical literacy skills.European Early Encounters (Columbian Exchange) The historical literacy skills of identifying and explaining the purpose, point of
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7th - 12th
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