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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
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: Solar and Lunar Eclipse Value Bundle
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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MS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
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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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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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
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5th - 8th
Pharaoh's Puzzle Challenge: Unlock the Secrets of Your Mind with Over 350 Puzzle
Are you tired of scrolling through social media, looking for something to do? Do you want to exercise your brain and challenge yourself with puzzles that are both fun and informative? Introducing "Pharaoh's Puzzle Challenge"! "Pharaoh's Puzzle Challenge" is a thrilling book of mathematical, logical, and various puzzles. The book contains over 350 puzzles of different types, including math problems, logic puzzles, riddles, and brain teasers. The puzzles are organized into three levels, with eac
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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CER (Claim Evidence Reasoning)
CER anchor chart (Claim, Evidence and Reasoning)Includes informative steps and sentence stems. Blow it up to a poster size and hang in your classroom, give each student their own, or cut it up and add binder ring clips for students to flip to each step! Colors are intended for students to highlight and reflect that they have all 3 parts. Available in black and white.
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3rd - 12th
Great Lakes Pollution Investigation
The project involves students researching and presenting on various pollution concerns affecting the Great Lakes, such as agricultural runoff, industrial pollution, invasive species, and more. They'll delve deep into these environmental issues, understand their impacts, and propose solutions. It's a hands-on way for them to learn about real-world environmental challenges and develop critical thinking skills. This activity can be used in science or social studies. I use it when we learn about C
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5th - 8th
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Population & Trade in Southwest Asia (the Middle East)
Aligned with the NEW GEORGIA STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE:SS7G7 Explain the impact of location, climate, physical characteristics, distribution of natural resources, and population distribution on Southwest Asia (Middle East).a. Describe how the deserts and rivers of Southwest Asia (Middle East) impact trade and affect where people live.Through classroom discussion and following the directions step by step, this activity should take the entire class period. Students will "Power Read" the passage. Mea
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4th - 9th
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Environmental issues of Europe stations clue hunt
This is a wonderful resource for any Social Studies classroom. It covers the Georgia standard SS6G8 : Explain environmental issues in Europe. It can also be used for Earth Day. I created this station activity for my own social studies classroom. Our district is focusing on incorporating literacy standards in all subject areas. This is a great way to get students reading for information.My students love this activity. I hope yours do too!CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.4CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.7CCS
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4th - 12th
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Through Course Tasks - Guide to a Great Answer - More Mantises
This student-centered packet walks 5th-graders through the Through Course Task "More Mantises" from KDE. It breaks down the guiding questions that are needed to formulate a great answer and aids them in the executive function necessary to complete these tasks.
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5th
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5-LS2-1
Kentucky Through Course Tasks - Guide to a Great Answer - Acorn to Oak Tree
This student-centered packet walks 5th-graders through the Through Course Task "Acorns to Oak Tree" from KDE. It breaks down the guiding questions that are needed to formulate a great answer and aids them in the executive function necessary to complete these tasks.
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5th
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5-LS1-1
Ecological Succession C.E.R.
Students will compare the different types of ecological succession and how long each takes to complete this cycle of life and increasing biodiversity. Students should be able to see the difference in primary and secondary succesion and their relationships with time.
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4th - 9th
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Social and Environmental Activism 5 DBQ Primary Sources Distance Learning
Social Activism, Social and Environmental Activism primary documents, Rachel Carson, Silent Spring, Betty Friedan, The Feminine Mystique, Cesar Chavez, United Farm Workers, Farm Laborers, Three Mile Island, Nuclear Power, Jimmy Carter, Jimmy Carter Speeches, Equal Rights Amendment, Shirley Chisholm. This is a PRIMARY SOURCE bundle for a Social and Environmental Activism Unit! There are 5 primary sources that students investigate having to do with Social and Environmental Activism. This is a GREA
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5th - 12th
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Observations, Inferences & Predictions in Science
This sample of warm-ups focuses students' attention on the subtle differences among observations, inferences & predictions as they pertain to science class. Given enough practice, students learn to distinguish these cue words and become more sophisticated in writing up their labs and drawing conclusions. If you like this free sample, visit my TPT Store for additional warm-ups for the science classroom!
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5th - 8th
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Ancient Egyptian Art Choice Boards Activity | Ancient Egypt
This resource contains choice boards featuring major works of Egyptian art and monumental architecture. Students can select a work and draft a free response based on a prompt. These choice boards can used as an at-home or classroom activity and are perfect for hybrid or distance learning. Included is a printer-friendly handout version and a full-color digital Easel version!This resource is a companion to the Ancient Egypt: Art History and Major Works of Art presentation and assessment resource.
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Global Art History: Seeing the Past Growing Bundle
The Mystery of the Vanishing Indiana Bat
Challenge your students to uncover three reasons why the endangered Indiana Bat is becoming more rare in this engaging ecology document study! Ten pieces of evidence will lead your students to attribute the decline on habitat disturbance, white nose syndrome, and media-enforced bad reputations, and will inspire them to discuss conservation issues surrounding the world's only flying mammal.
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4th - 8th
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3rd Grade Science Document Based Questions
This is a 26 page powerpoint with Document Based Questions based on 3rd grade standards throughout the year. These DBQs are great for mini lessons and background knowledge activators. Quick ways to assess your students knowledge on the different units. Provides a wide variety of question types including observations, explanations and descriptions. This is a great outlet for your students to use the vocabulary words learned in each unit.
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3rd - 5th
States of Matter PBQ: Practice Based Questions
If you've ever used a Document Based Question when teaching in ELA or Social Studies, then you will be familiar with the way this Practice Based Question packet works. It is broken down by individual standards within the states of matter standards (see thumbnail photos) to be sure that it addresses all of the standards the students are supposed to be familiar with at the end of this unit. This works best when you've already introduced vocabulary and ideas, but want to enhance the learning to a d
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4th - 6th
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5-PS1-3
, 5-PS1-4
, 5-PS1-2
, 5-PS1-1
Primary Succession C.E.R.
This Claim, Evidence, and Reason for primary ecological succession with visuals and a data chart for students to analyze. It is aligned with the new questions for the Science STAAR and should help students think critically.
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4th - 9th
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Question Attack Strategy
Great for ANY subject that asks students to make an inference or draw a conclusion. One of the most challenging question a student struggles with are questions that ask to make an inference or draw a conclusion. This student handout gives them the ability to attack a question with precision. It informs them what an inference is, followed by suggestions for how to answer the question with an inference. Their are suggestions for answering inferences with reading selections, graphs, timelines,
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5th - 9th
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Claim Evidence Reasoning Graphic Organizer C.E.R. Common Core NGSS
Claim Evidence Reasoning or C.E.R. charts are 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. This is a generic template used for current events that apply to your content. Anytime I see an interesting article that applies to what we are learning, this is my Go-To template!This product includes:-Claim Evidence Reasoning Graphic OrganizerIf you like this resource, take a look at the
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4th - 12th
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