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8th grade other (social studies) dbqs for Microsoft Word
DBQ Constitution Debate--Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists
One of the most interesting topics in any U.S. History class is the development and ratification of the Constitution. This packet includes documents that guide students towards answering the question, "Should the Constitution be ratified?" The question is posed in the present tense, because ideally, students take the role of Federalist or Anti-Federalist in debating the merits and drawbacks of the Constitution. The packet includes sentence starters, space for students to list the most relevan
Grades:
6th - 12th
Trail of Tears Jigsaw Activity
Trail of TearsWhat is a jigsaw strategy?The cooperative learning strategy known as the "jigsaw" technique helps students create their own learning. Teachers arrange students in groups. Each group member is assigned a different piece of information. Group members then join with members of other groups assigned the same piece of information, and research and/or share ideas about the information. Eventually, students return to their original groups to try to "piece together" a clear picture of the
Grades:
8th - 9th
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Also included in: Andrew Jackson & Westward Expansion Bundle
German and Italian Unification CRQ Set #2-Sim/Dif (10.2) w/ Answer Key
This is an editable CRQ on German and Italian Unification. This is a CRQ Set #2-Similarity or Difference. This is set up to mirror the new NYS Global Framework Regents Exam. The first document is the historical circumstance on Blood and Iron. The second is Italian Unification (Purpose). This goes with unit 10.2 Can be used as practice or as an assessment. Answer Key included!
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6th - 11th
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Chinese Exclusion Act: Why Did America Target Chinese Immigrants?
Students analyze 2 different primary sources, one from a white man and one a Chinese man, who have different opinions about why America passed the Chinese Exclusion Act in the 1880's. After marking the text and completing an organizer, students are asked to provide a thesis statement and a structured body paragraph using 2 quotes from the documents. I find this to be an excellent way to work with primary sources and practice writing in a quick and efficient fashion. Depending on the level of you
Grades:
7th - 12th
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French and Spanish Colonial Louisiana Test
Item set matches Louisiana (LEAP) test format and standards.
*The standards that are covered are included at the top.
*The test is editable, as it is a word document.
*There are 3 sources, 2 primary sources and 1 secondary.
*There are multiple select, multiple choice, constructed response, and part A, part B questions.
*There are 10 items total.
* I have also included a study guide and the answer key.
Do not hesitate to contact me with questions and concerns.
Grades:
3rd - 9th
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Children and Family Law | Child Custody and Foster Care Infographics
Students assess certain child custody situations and decide which parent will be the custodial parent, which will be the noncustodial parent, or if the situation warrants joint custody. Next, they analyze infographics and data about the foster care system. This includes data on children who age out of the foster care system, the amount of money given to the foster families, and general information about the foster care system. Includes 6 infographics to analyze.In this activity, students will en
Grades:
8th - 12th
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Andrew Jackson: How Democratic Was President Jackson? DBQ
This thorough DBQ asks students to analyze 9 primary and secondary sources to determine whether President Andrew Jackson was a democratic “man of the people”, a hot-tempered despot with no regard for laws and traditions, or something in between. Topics include his debatable status as a champion of the "common man" or that of a tyrant, as well as controversies about patronage and the spoils system, his treatment of Native Americans, and the National Bank. The activity includes a graphic organizer
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7th - 12th
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DBQ Assassination of Abraham Lincoln with Murder Report
DBQ Assassination of Abraham Lincoln with Murder Report
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Georgia in WWII Student Gallery Walk #1-SS8H9 (DBQ)- No Prep!
This is a very interactive project where students walk around the room in groups and view documents relevant to the GSE standard SS8H9. Then, students answer questions. I have included detail instructions on how to conduct the class project. This is great to preview the standard or review. There are two version, but you DO NOT NEED both for the activity to be successful. Each gallery walk just covers the standard a little differently. Link to version 2. There is also a bundle here.Also available
Grades:
6th - 11th
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Also included in: BIG BUNDLE of Georgia Studies Gallery Walk 2nd Semester
Student Gallery Walk~ Civil War Beginnings Activity (SS8H5) (DBQ)- No Prep
This is a very interactive project where students walk around the room in groups and view documents relevant beginning of the Civil War and to the GSE standard SS8H5. Then, students answer questions. I have included detailed instructions on how to conduct the class project. This is great to preview the standard or review.- Abraham Lincoln, Jefferson Davis, Dred Scott, Free vs. Slave statesSS8H5 Analyze the impact of the Civil War on Georgia.a. Explain the importance of key issues and events that
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: Georgia & Civil War BUNDLE~3 Activities~ No Prep! SS8H5
Progressive Movement: The Pullman Strike - Detecting Bias Mini DBQ
I made this assignment to explore the famous Pullman Strike of the late 1800's but more so to work with students on detecting bias in primary sources, a skill that is becoming increasingly important in today's hyper-partisan, internet-bubble political world. Students read 4 primary source accounts from 2 different Chicago newspapers reporting on the Pullman Strike in 1894. Though reporting on the same event, the language, details, and focus of the articles subtly betray that one paper favored th
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7th - 12th
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Battle of Saratoga, Yorktown, and Treaty of Paris Stations and DBQ
These activities will help close out the Revolutionary War Unit as students learn about the turning point of the war, The Battle of Saratoga and the final surrender in Yorktown. Students will also get to engage in conversation about what treaties are why they are often contentious. This product includes the following:1.) Stations for: Battle of Saratoga, Effects of the Battle of Saratoga, Battle of Yorktown, and 2 Stations on the Treaty of Paris (1783)2.) A copy of student notes with questions f
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5th - 11th
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Also included in: U.S. History Revolutionary War Unit 2 Bundle
Louisiana Geography and Native American Item Set
Item set matches Louisiana (LEAP) test format and standards.
*The standards that are covered are included at the top.
*The test is editable, as it is a word document.
*There are 3 sources, 2 maps and a secondary source
*There are multiple select, multiple choice, constructed response, and part A, part B questions.
*There are 11 items total.
Do not hesitate to contact me with questions and concerns.
Grades:
3rd - 8th
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Missouri Compromise and Monroe Doctrine Reading and Activity
There are two important documents from the Era of Good Feelings that establish important trends and ideology in the young nation. The Monroe Doctrine and the Missouri Compromise. How can you best teach these documents? This resource does all of the work for you! There is a reading for students to gain important background knowledge, followed by a primary resource activity to dive deeper into the documents and their meaning. Here is what this resource includes:A Reading with key vocabulary and ba
Grades:
7th - 10th
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Also included in: Unit 4: The Early Republic
Battlefield Texas: Civil War Edition
Brief DBQ style activity over the role of Texas during the Civil War.
Grades:
4th - 8th
NEW US History Regents Part II Short Essay Question Shays Rebellion w/Rubric
New Regents Part II Document Set and Short Essay Question, Shays Rebellion and Constitutional Convention Primary Sources, This assignment includes regents alligned directions, a success criteria (rubric), two primary sources, a template for students to write essay on, as well as a completed model essay to use as an example of how to write a short essay for the New US History Regents. All in 3 pages, ready to copy and distribute to students
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7th - 11th
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U.S. History | Causes of the American Revolution - DBQ Reading Activity
This DBQ (Document Based Questioning) assignment is a great activity to help students explore actual quotes and excerpts from important historical documents. In this 3-page assignment, students will read and question excerpts from:"Considerations" by Thomas Whately"Common Sense" by Thomas PaineLetters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania by John DickinsonJournal of Nicholas Cresswell, a young Englishman"Declaration of the Causes and Necessity of Taking up Arms" Issued by the Second Continental Congress
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5th - 8th
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Early stages of the Republic of Tx DBQ
DBQ assignment covering the early stages of the Republic of Texas.
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7th - 8th
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DBQ - Magna Carta w/ KEY
The "The Magna Carta" DBQ package is designed to help students explore the significant social, political, and legal factors that led to the creation of the Magna Carta and its lasting influence on modern governance. Through document analysis, students will gain insights into the motivations behind the Magna Carta, the specific articles that limited the king's power, and the broader implications for the development of constitutional principles.Features of the DBQ:Key Topics Included:Historical Co
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: World History Whole Course Instant Curriculum (Just Add Teacher)
Social Impacts of the Industrial Revolution in Europe
This assignment allows students to read through the impact of the Industrial Revolution in Europe. The students then have to pick out the key points from the reading, summarize the impact, and then form an opinion as to whether or not the impact was positive or negative for society.
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7th - 12th
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Washington State Immigration 1800s
Does Immigration Help or hurt a country? The United States began to acquire the rights to land in the Pacific Northwest through treaties with the Natives. These treaties opened up the land to new settlers who hoped to improve their lives. People from Asia and Europe flocked to the Pacific Northwest, as new resources, jobs, and infrastructure were needed.
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6th - 8th
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Declaration of Rights of Man Assignment French Revolution
Declaration of Rights of Man Assignment French RevolutionIf you are looking for a full semester of WORLD HISTORY try my FIRST SEMESTER OF WORLD HISTORY If you are looking for a full semester of US HISTORY try my FIRST SEMESTER OF US HISTORY Here is what is included in this 6 page download: 1. Declaration of Rights of Man Document and Declaration of Independence Document: These are easy to read documents for the students. 2. Compare and contrast chart: This is where the students are going to w
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7th - 12th
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APUSH - Unit 5 Lesson - Manifest Destiny document activity - Topic 5.2
This AP United States History Manifest Destiny DBQ activity asks students to analyze documents related to Manifest Destiny and Westward Expansion and cite arguments for and against westward expansion. It includes excerpts from the following documents, many of which are recommended in the College Board's CED:John O’Sullivan, “Annexation,” The United States Magazine and Democratic Review, Volume 17 (New York: 1845)Inaugural Address of President James Knox Polk, March 4, 1845Mexican President Maria
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Global History Evaluation Activity - Peter the "Great"?
Here's an activity that really gets students to not just cite evidence but to make the next step and start to analyze that evidence by constructing an argument. While it's probably best used in a Global classroom or as preparation for a Global History Regents examination, it concludes with a writing activity based on the Part 2 essay for the Common Core English Regents exam--a great product for some humanities collaboration!
The topic for this activity is Peter the Great and his transformati
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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