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Salem Witch Trials CSI Inquiry for 13 Colonies American US History Unit
In this Salem Witch Craft Trials and 13 Colonies CSI investigation, students investigate four major theories to explain how and why the Salem Witchcraft Trials took place. Each of the four theories is very engaging, student-centered, and is accompanied by analytical questions to get students thinking with the "detective" mindset. To conclude, students submit a briefing report to the US State Department outlining the reasons behind this horrific event in early US history! This resource includ
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: CSI US American History Inquiry Bundle | 10 Amazing Inquiry Activities
Pearl Harbor Primary Source Analysis Compare 3 Points of View
Students will read and analyze 3 accounts of the events at Pearl Harbor from the point of view of an American soldier, a Japanese bomber, and the White House by answering 25 questions including comparing and contrasting them. Two questions have students connect the material to today. They will also analyze images and propaganda posters (prompts provided), create two propaganda posters for different points of view, and complete 2 extension tasks (a dialogue exchange and a word cloud). The answ
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8th - 11th
Also included in: World War 2 Bundle
Christopher Columbus DBQ Inquiry Investigation for American World History
In this engaging and focused Christopher Columbus activity, students take on the role of investigators as they learn about the two sides of Christopher Columbus (similar to a Columbus Hero or Villian activity). ☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my Renaissance activities unit located here bundle!Students examine a variety of primary and secondary sources on Christopher Columbus' exploration, how he was viewed by his sailors, the positives and negatives of the
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6th - 9th
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Immigration and Urbanization Unit BUNDLE
Increase student growth and engagement while saving time, energy and money! This bundle has everything you need and more! It is perfect for textbook free classrooms. Just print and go!Please see preview for Bundle detailsBundle includes several products that aren't available in my store. For those available in my store, specific descriptions can be found below:Immigration and Urbanization Reading Passage with Response WorksheetImmigration and Urbanization Stations ActivityImmigration and Urbaniz
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5th - 10th
Reign of Terror in the French Revolution CSI Inquiry Activity
Reign of Terror CSI Investigation | French Revolution | Distance Learning ReadyIn this engaging and authentic CSI activity, students investigate the Reign of Terror, the role of Maximilien Robespierre and the Jacobins, and its impact on the French Revolution, all while trying to gather evidence toward the overarching question, "Why did Robespierre launch the Reign of Terror?" In this student investigation on the Reign of Terror, students uncover the origins and motivations of the radical moveme
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7th - 10th
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Seuss Socratic Seminar Bundle
Are you looking for a great way to introduce the Socratic method to your class? Do you want to get your students thinking at a higher level in a fun, engaging, and meaningful way? Are you looking to bring close reading into your classroom? Do you need a way to get your kids to go back and cite the text? Seuss Seminars are the perfect way to do all of this! Seuss seminars are also a great way to intertwine history and civics into your LAL curriculum (or vice versa).
This bundle includes five Dr
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4th - 9th
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Document-Based Question Writing Sentence Starters (DBQ) Social Studies
Analyze a source...now what? The writing resources included are great for social studies assignments that require document or text-based writing. Teach students how to locate important information in sources and help them put their observations into words. This must-have resource will become every students' "go to" when analyzing sources and completing DBQ social studies tasks. 5 Steps for Teaching Writing in Social Studies Resources Included:1.) Understanding the Writing Prompt (Example of ana
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3rd - 12th
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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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DBQ Writing Workshop DISTANCE LEARNING
DBQ Writing Workshop!PRINT AND DIGITAL VERSIONS INCLUDED!This is a step by step explanation of how to write a DBQ! It is designed to walk the students through every step and allow multiple opportunities for guided practice. The teacher copy includes answers, tips, and highlighting to show the skills. There are 30 pages in the document, not including the teacher copy!1. What is a DBQ?, Primary/Secondary Sources2. Why do we write DBQs?, Parts of a DBQ3. Steps to Complete a DBQ4. Historical Cont
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4th - 12th
TEMPLATE: DBQ How-To PPT (Google Slides) for ALL AP History Classes
DBQ writing is an integral skill on the AP exam and helps students to think like historians: make connections between sources, consider the context, articulate a claim, etc. To help students master these skills, use this step-by-step PPT to guide students to success.This DBQ PPT can be EDITED to fit APUSH, AP Euro or AP World History classes. It is a TEMPLATE PPT that includes information of how to earn each rubric point with places for the teacher to add their own examples / sample responses⭐⭐
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9th - 12th
Also included in: AP Euro Unit 2: Reformation & War - Activities, SAQ, DBQ, Review & Exams
Abraham Lincoln and Civil War Analysis | Lincoln's Views Civil War and Abolition
In this Abraham Lincoln primary source analysis activity, students investigate Lincoln's views during (and before) the Civil War in regard to slavery and abolition. Students analyze a variety of primary source documents to answer the question: What conflicting views did President Lincoln hav regarding the abolition of slavery?Students analyze and investigate 6 documents to come to a conclusion about President Lincoln's attitude toward slavery and the role of the Emancipation Proclamation. Stu
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6th - 10th
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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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World War II | Homefront Gallery Walk | Digital Learning Activity
There is no better way to facilitate an inclusive and engaging activity to help students immerse themselves in the past than for students to engage themselves in a WWII Homefront Gallery Walk!This "World War II Homefront Gallery Walk " Distance Learning Activity includes:1) A document-based "GALLERY WALK" activity that creates a unique opportunity for your students to engage with REAL, HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS and investigate the social lives of Americans during WWII. Your students will love walkin
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: World War II | Unit Activity | Digital Learning Bundle
Indian Removal Act Trail of Tears Stations Gallery Walking DBQ NO PREP
This product is a BEAST of a set of learning stations made up of a variety of primary and secondary sources, including passages, images, maps, charts, videos, and two "Do" stations. Students will use the information presented at each station to answer the corresponding questions on the student answer sheet. This is one of my favorite lessons and activities of the entire year. I have never had a group of students not be engaged by this lesson.Number of stations: 12 (all stations have multiple rel
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7th - 11th
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World War II - Pacific Theater Stations/Reading Passage BUNDLE (PDF and Digital)
Increase student growth while saving time, money, and energy! This engaging NO PREP bundle of reading passages and stations activities will leave your students with an unforgettable understanding of the fierce fighting between the United States and Japan during WWII. The resources are available in print and digital formats! Each activity contains a comprehension worksheet and answer key.
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6th - 10th
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The Boston Tea Party Primary Source and Image Analysis
Students will read 2 primary sources on the Boston Tea Party from the American Revolution (Revolutionary War) and answer 12 questions for one and 17 for the other. They will analyze 5 images by responding to 7 prompts and completing a creative task. Lastly, there are 4 extension tasks to choose from. The answers are included where appropriate and this would be great for a sub! See the preview for a closer look! ***UPDATED to include 5 ideas for implementation.***Sample questions include:--
Grades:
8th - 11th
Also included in: Revolutionary War Bundle for US History
The Abolitionist Movement | Digital Learning Pack
The Abolitionist Movement NO PREP Distance Learning Pack. Do you need and in depth examination of the Abolitionist movement? Give your students the opportunity to look at original texts, analyze different members of movement, and express their feelings about the movement. This activity can be broken into different parts and service your class for multiple days with different discussion topics! Digital and Paper Copies Included!This "Abolition Now: The Anti-Slavery Movement" Distance Learning
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Full Year U.S. History Distance Learning Deluxe Bundle
2020 Political Party Platform Comparisons
I'm excited to release an updated version of my party platforms assignment, featuring the platforms that were adopted during the 2020 election year! My previous assignment of excerpts from the 2012 and 2016 political party platforms (this is a free download if you want to sample it) were big hits, and the 2020 election produced... SOME new documents for me to use!IMPORTANT NOTE FOR 2020 PLATFORMSAs with all things in 2020, party platforming wasn't the same as it used to be. The GOP and the Lib
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9th - 12th
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Civil Rights Movement Ku Klux Klan CSI Inquiry Activity | Evers, Freedom Summer
In this Ku Klux Klan & the Civil Rights Movement student investigation, students learn of the Ku Klux Klan murders of Medgar Evers, the 16th Street Baptist Street Bombing, the Freedom Summer Murders of James Chaney, Michael Schwerner, Andrew Goodman, Viola Liuzzo, the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.This top-notch resource is included in the Civil Rights Movement Unit Bundle!In this investigation, students take on the role of investigators as they analyze five different high-profile
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: CSI US American History Inquiry Bundle | 10 Amazing Inquiry Activities
Transatlantic Slave Trade Stations Gallery Walk Primary Secondary Sources
This product is a set of learning stations made up of a variety of primary and secondary sources, including passages, images, maps, charts, and a video. Students will use the information presented at each station to answer the corresponding questions on the student answer sheet. Number of stations: 12 (some stations have multiple related sources). Suggestions for use: •Recommended: Hang stations around the room to get students up and moving •No room?: Make a copy of the stations for each coopera
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7th - 11th
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Napoleon Stations Activity
Students will learn about the rise, time in power, and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte by reading 4 pages and completing one of two graphic organizers. They will also answer 28 questions/extension tasks (2 involve images), label a map, and work with a timeline. The answers and a teacher information page are included. This would be great for a sub if given to students as a group learning packet! See the preview for a closer look! Sample questions include:--Summarize the significance of the Concor
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8th - 11th
Also included in: The French Revolution Bundle
End of Year NYS US History Regents Essay Prep Civic Literacy Essay SEQ Outline
Prepare your students for the U.S History Regents writing sections with these scaffolded essay outlines for the Civic Literacy Essay and the SEQ. Writing skills, vocabulary, and reading skills are the essential focus of these essays. This resource comes with a scaffolded sequencing guide for teachers to ensure students are prepared for the Regents come June.
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11th
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WWI Murder Mystery - Archduke Ferdinand
In order to kick off my World War I unit, I like to set my room up as a crime scene. I typically outline two bodies with painters tape or something to that effect. I then have 6 “Classified” Stations set up around my room. Within these 6 stations are a total of 24 clues including primary sources such as pictures, newspaper article excerpts, eye witness statements, and text excerpts. Students will be solving the mystery of Archduke Ferdinand and his wife's murder.As students rotate through the 6
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6th - 12th
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THREE MYSTERY BUNDLE: Solve the Social Studies Mystery w. Primary Sources!
In this bundle, you'll get ALL THREE of my Primary Source Mysteries! Each mystery sets the stage for engagement with a situation that puts students into the story. The Mystery of The Lusitania (World War One): 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 students in higher-order thinking while also teachi
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5th - 12th
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