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5th grade critical thinking science dbqs
The Sinking of the Lusitania: Solve the WWI Mystery w Primary Source Analysis!
Perhaps one of the most important events of World War One, the sinking of the Lusitania has fascinated kids and adults for years. Use this mystery to harness that fascination and engage students in an inquiry-based mission that they will remember all year long!In this mystery, students are posed with an engaging scenario - they are CIA Agents that must piece together once and for all how and why the Lusitania sank. They are presented with a variety of "exhibits," all cleverly designed to engage
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5th - 12th
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Also included in:Â GROWING WWI BUNDLE: Higher Order Thinking WWI Activities (SS5H2)
Solar and Lunar Eclipse Webquest Science Activity
This webquest makes it easy to teach about solar and lunar eclipses! Students will explore four student appropriate educational websites and videos from NASA that introduce eclipses, and answer guided questions based on the digital resources. This resource works great as an introduction to solar and lunar eclipses, as a sub-plan, or as a reinforcement activity.Both color and black and white printable versions are provided. You can use all four pages or just a few depending on the time available.
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4th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Solar and Lunar Eclipse Value Bundle
Road to the American Revolution DBQ Document-Based Questions
American RevolutionDocument-Based Questions (DBQs) are a great way to expose students to primary sources as well as to make them think about an event in history and respond to it. This unit can be used in a few ways. You can project the full-page images on my board so that we can discuss them, and then the students answer the DBQ in their notebooks. I have also included the DBQs in printable format so that your students can answer on paper and digital Google Forms that you can send electronicall
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4th - 6th
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DBQ and CER Writing | Digital and Print
CER writing and DBQ Essays Use these guides to help support students every step of the way. Digital and Print EDITABLE Includes: -- Digtial Interactive Writing Guide -- Digtial CER Graphic Organizer & Writing template (Edit/Print version included) -- Digital DBQ Essay Outline (Edit/Print version included)Edit and Print -- CER and DBQ Class Posters-- CER and DBQ handheld student guides -- DBQ Essay Outline & Rubric -- CER outline & Response template
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4th - 12th
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HISTORY DETECTIVE: Death of Egyptian Queen Hatshepsut- Primary Source Analysis
Another installment of HISTORY DETECTIVE. This time, students will tackle the unexplained death and then social disappearance of Ancient Egypt's Queen Hatshepsut. After analyzing sources, annotating the documents, and weighing evidence, your detectives will make a claim and defend their claim regarding Queen Hatshepsut's death and legacy.
BACKGROUND: Hatshepsut was a royal princess, the eldest daughter of the great general Tuthmosis I and his consort Queen Ahmose. Pharaoh Hatshepsut enjoyed
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5th - 10th
Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy Sources Project Bundle
Two dynamic renewable and nonrenewable energy sources projects. Student will apply research skills to learn about renewable and nonrenewable energy sources and then apply their knowledge to help a fictional community decide which two energy sources are best for their town. These projects put students in charge of their learning and keep them motivated with real life scenarios while improving their critical thinking, persuasive writing, and public speaking skills, and research skills. Minimal p
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5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
Historical Thinking Skills Activities
Historical thinking is a key skill for students to utilize when examining primary and secondary sources. In order for students to fully understand a source, they must examine it in-depth. These activities are designed to strengthen student's understanding of historical sources. They can be used with any type of historical document.
The Historical Thinking Skills Activities includes:
***Teacher Resources***
1. What is Historical Thinking (A letter for the teacher)
2. Think and Link – the step
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5th - 8th
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Slavery in the Southern Colonies: A Socratic Seminar
Looking for a higher order thinking activity? Need a way to close out a unit on the Southern Colonies? Do you want to do a Socratic Seminar with your students? Students will evaluate three primary source documents to answer document-based questions. Students will engage in higher-level thinking and improve listening and speaking skills during this common-core supported activity. This activity is appropriate for 5th-7th graders and meets the Common Core Standards for Speaking and Listening.
If
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5th - 8th
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Famous Scientists Webquest | Influential STEM Leaders Activity or Sub Plan
Learn about famous scientists and influential STEM leaders with this engaging webquest activity!This activity makes it fun and easy to teach about STEM leaders who have influenced the world!Students will explore student appropriate educational articles and an interview video to learn about the work of Marie Curie, Chien-Shiung Wu, Neil Armstrong, Rachel Carson, Albert Einstein, Dorothy Vaughan, Charles Darwin, Sally Ride, and George Washington Carver. Students will then answer questions based on
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5th - 10th
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Native Americans DBQ Document-Based Questions
Native AmericansDocument-Based Questions (DBQs) are a great way to expose students to primary sources as well as to make them think about an event in history and respond to it. This unit can be used in a few ways. You can project the full-page images on my board so that we can discuss them, and then the students answer the DBQ in their notebooks. I have also included the DBQs in printable format so that your students can answer on paper and digital Google Forms that you can send electronically.
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3rd - 6th
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DBQ: Life of a Japanese-American Child Living in an Internment Camp during WW2)
Using PRIMARY Sources in the Classroom. A DBQ activity uses primary sources. Sources can include diaries,posters, music, news articles from the time, anything written by those who participated in or witnessed an event in history. Students review the given documents and use many cognitive skills in processing what they see and read. After gathering information using the documents, students develop an essay answering a question. The topic of this Primary Source(DBQ )is Life of a Japanese-American
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5th - 8th
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Data Analysis: Human Population Increase & Plastic Pollution CER Open Response
Students identify the pattern between rising human population & increasing plastic pollution rates. Using line graphs, students are guided in describing the relationship between two data sets to describe the negative human impact on ecosystems. A claim - evidence- reasoning (CER) graphic organizer is provided to guide students' writing. Encouraged to incorporate evidence, students are also prompted to think about the importance of each element of the CER writing tool. This activity is chunke
Claim Evidence Reasoning ESS3.C Human Impacts Climate Change Melting Arctic
Students learn that the Arctic Sea Ice is melting rapidly due to Climate Change and it’s having a major impact on the Arctic Ecosystem through a C.E.R. (Claim Evidence Reasoning) graphic organizer. This is great for getting your students to explain phenomena in a meaningful way and it allows you as the instructor to adequately assess their understanding of concepts. The students figure out what the "Claim" is in the article, they then use data that supports the claim in the "Evidence" section, d
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4th - 12th
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Data Analysis: Deforestation & Oxygen Gas Human Impact CER Open Response
Students identify the pattern between deforestation (decreasing area of forest) & decreasing amount of oxygen gas in the air. Using line graphs, students are guided in describing the relationship between two data sets to describe the negative human impact on ecosystems. A claim - evidence- reasoning (CER) graphic organizer is provided to guide students' writing. Encouraged to incorporate evidence, students are also prompted to think about the importance of each element of the CER writing too
Black Scientists Webquest Activity | Black History Month Science STEM Activity
Highlight Black scientists and STEM leaders like George Washington Carver and Mae Jemison with this webquest activity during Black History Month, or throughout the school year!This webquest makes it easy to teach about Black STEM leaders who have influenced the world!Students will explore student appropriate educational articles and an interview video to learn about the work of William Jacob Knox Jr., Mae Jemison, Katherine Johnson, Bessie Coleman, Mary Jackson, Annie Easley, George Washington C
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5th - 12th
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The Dark Day of New England - A Mystery from History
The sky went dark the morning of May 19, 1780, in New England. The darkness traveled quickly from the West and did not go away until the following day. At the time and in years following the event, many theories have been offered to explain the darkness. After receiving an overview of the situation, students working in groups form a hypothesis giving their explanation of the mysterious event. The students then receive three sets of clues, one set at a time, to help them solve the mystery.
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5th - 8th
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Data Binder Cover Sheets
Here are a few adorable binder covers for your kiddos to add to their data binders!
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1st - 5th
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Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER): Autumn Equinox Can Fall on Different Days
Students learn about why the Autumn Equinox can fall on different days through a C.E.R. (Claim Evidence Reasoning) graphic organizer. This is great for getting your students to explain phenomena in a meaningful way and it allows you as the instructor to adequately assess their understanding of concepts. The students figure out what the "Claim" is in the article, they then use data that supports the claim in the "Evidence" section, draw visual evidence and then explain why the evidence supports t
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Grades:
4th - 11th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-1
Human Environment Interaction in National Parks (CCSS Aligned!)
UPDATED: As of 5/12 this product is 100% Google Compatible and will be given through Google DriveThis packet is comprised of 10 readings that detail the biggest human threat our National Parks are facing and how humans can help. This is a great way to teach middle school students about Human Environment Interaction in the Social Studies curriculum while actively utilizing secondary reading sources.National Parks used in this packet are: Everglades, Grand Canyon, Acadia, Yellowstone, Yosemite, Ba
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5th - 8th
ESS1.B ESS1.C LS4.A Claim Evidence Reasoning CER Asteroid & Dinosaur Extinction
Students learn about how there is evidence that the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs was as powerful as 10 billion atomic bombs and caused sulfur to be released into the atmosphere creating a global cooling event through a C.E.R. (Claim Evidence Reasoning) graphic organizer. This is great for getting your students to explain phenomena in a meaningful way and it allows you as the instructor to adequately assess their understanding of concepts. The students figure out what the "Claim" is in t
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4th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
, MS-LS4-1
Also included in:Â Evolution Claim Evidence Reasoning CER Bundle with Graphic Organizers
The Marvel of Solar Eclipses: Reading Passage, Questions, and Interactive Quiz!
Immerse your students in the wonder of the upcoming Solar Eclipse 2024 with this engaging and informative reading comprehension resource! This package offers a comprehensive 2-page reading passage, available in both color and black-and-white versions, detailing the captivating phenomenon of solar eclipses. Accompanying the passage are 5 thought-provoking questions designed to enhance comprehension and critical thinking skills. Additionally, an answer key is provided for seamless assessment.But t
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3rd - 6th
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Inventors Day Mega Bundle: 12 Engaging Nonfiction Readings and Quizzes!
Unlock the wonders of innovation and celebrate Inventors Day with our comprehensive bundle! This mega pack features 12 captivating nonfiction readings and quizzes, each highlighting the incredible contributions of renowned inventors throughout history. From the groundbreaking inventions of Willem J. Kolff and Steve Jobs to the revolutionary ideas of George Washington Carver and the Wright Brothers, this bundle covers a diverse range of inventors who shaped the world we live in today. Why Choose
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3rd - 7th
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Writing in Science - Constructed Response Strategy
With literacy becoming more of a focus in education and the need to reach higher depth of knowledge in science, writing is imperative!
This constructed response strategy will help your students learn to set up there writing, think analytical about their prompt, and to reach those higher depth of knowledge skills in science. This strategy is great in setting up for DBQs can easily transfer into other subject areas.
Packet Includes:
- CSET Breakdown & Directions
- CSET Samples
- CSET Blank
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5th - 12th
Eclipses and the Founding Fathers: Revolutionary War Eclipse Perspectives - DBQ
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A Document-Based Question Unit on Eclipses and the Founding Fathers - Revolutionary War Eclipse Perspectives.
With the upcoming SOLAR ECLIPSE on Monday, August 21, 2017 in the U.S.A., it is prudent to discover that this is not the first in our history. In the midst of the Revolutionary War, George Washington and Thomas Jefferson took time out of their busy and important schedules to acknowledge two eclipses in the U.S. In this assignment, discover in t
Grades:
5th - 8th
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