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Critical thinking health 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)
Integumentary System Webquest | Skin Hair Nails Human Body Systems Activity
This webquest makes learning about the parts of the integumentary system and skin, hair, and nails easy and engaging! Students will access subject matter and student appropriate digital resources, including a fun animated video, and complete nine worksheets with fill-in-the blank and free response questions. This resource works great as an introduction to the integumentary system, as a sub-plan, or as a reinforcement activity. A bonus creative letter writing extension activity is included that e
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6th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-3
, HS-LS1-2
Also included in:Â Human Body Systems Webquest Activity Value Bundle | 11 Webquests 50% off
Human Body Systems Webquest Activity Value Bundle | 11 Webquests 50% off
Save 50% off list prices on these Digestive, Skeletal, Immune, Muscular, Endocrine, Lymphatic, Nervous, Integumentary, Circulatory, Urinary, and Respiratory System Webquests!This value bundle includes 11 webquests that make teaching about the major human body systems easy and engaging! Students will access subject matter and student appropriate digital resources, including articles and animated videos. These webquests helps organize what students learn from the digital resources and ensures they
Grades:
6th - 12th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-LS1-3
, HS-LS1-2
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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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
Muscular System Webquest Human Body Systems Activity
This webquest makes learning about the parts of the muscular system easy and engaging! Students will access subject matter and student appropriate digital resources, including a fun animated video, and complete six worksheets with fill-in-the blank and free response questions. This webquest helps organize what students learn from the digital resources and ensures they maximize the educational value of them. A diagram that students can fill-in is included. Students will learn about the role of th
Grades:
7th - 12th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-LS1-3
, HS-LS1-2
Also included in:Â Human Body Systems Webquest Activity Value Bundle | 11 Webquests 50% off
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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Bones and Skeletal System Webquest Human Body Systems Activity
This webquest makes learning about the parts of the bones and skeletal system easy and engaging! Students will access subject matter and student appropriate digital resources, including a fun animated video, and complete seven worksheets with fill-in-the blank and free response questions. This webquest helps organize what students learn from the digital resources and ensures they maximize the educational value of them. A diagram that students can fill-in is included. Students will learn about th
Grades:
7th - 12th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-LS1-3
, HS-LS1-2
Also included in:Â Human Body Systems Webquest Activity Value Bundle | 11 Webquests 50% off
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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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,
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Historical Thinking Bundle: A Complete Unit - Digital & Print!
Analyzing Renaissance Art: Primary Source Activity
Students will build their understanding of primary sources as they collaborate to analyze five key pieces of Renaissance art to better understand its themes and concepts. A great way to introduce the Renaissance, wrap up the chapter, buffer some time between your last bit of notes and the test, close out Friday or liven up Monday, this student-centered, collaborative, and engaging activity will have you covered. Slides are included to allow for a full class discussion and formative assessmen
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6th - 12th
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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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Charlemagne DBQ
This DBQ addresses the theme of The Origins of Power. Where does power come from? Who gets it? We are using the Emperor Charles the Great (usually called ‘Charlemagne’ in the English world) as an example of someone who gathered up and kept power over a large part of Europe. Students are challenged to read primary documents carefully and choose the answer that best describes the situation.
We begin by setting the stage with a very brief synopsis of Western Rome falling. The Germanic tr
Grades:
8th - 11th
Primary Sources & Evidence Based Essays: Transportation
How has transportation changed over time? This lesson introduces primary aged students to evidence based writing, similar to the Document Based Question (DBQ) approach. In this multi-day unit, young students will analyze primary sources to determine how transportation has changed over time. Students will apply their analysis of the documents to construct a thesis statement and draft an evidence based essay. In this unit, the primary sources students will examine are photographs. Photographs ar
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K - 3rd
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Nazi Germany - how did Hitler and the Nazis indoctrinate children DBQ
This lesson is designed too help students understand why Hitler and the Nazi Party tried to indoctrinate young people and children in their beliefs. It then aims to explain how the Nazi Party did this.The lesson contains:- Two document/source based starter activities.- Worksheet of Primary sources and information on the HItler youth.- Extensive questions on the sources.- Essay planning sheet answering the question "To what extent did the Nazi party use fear to indoctrinate children into the
Grades:
8th - 11th
Also included in:Â NAZI GERMANY HISTORY BUNDLE
Reconstructing Solomon's Temple (Drawing Activity)
A fun activity that plays to a wide variety of strengths, skill sets and interests. Students will investigate different examples and elements of Phoenician architecture as well as primary source accounts before creating a reasonable sketch of King Solomon's Temple. I have used this with my world history students during the unit on ancient Israel and found that it makes a good research and analysis lesson, and allows for students to have the freedom to explore and draw reasonable conclusions.
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6th - 12th
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What were the methods of the Vietcong during the Vietnam War? DBQ
This worksheet uses contemporary sources to investigate the different methods used by the Vietcong fighters during the Vietnam war. The focus is on the Guerrilla tactics and the American GI's reactions to them. Students have to be able to infer from the sources to get a fuller picture of the methods used by the Vietnamese.I use this lesson as part of several on the methods of the Vietcong AND the methods of the American troops to help explain why America was unable to win the war.Students have
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Vietnam War History GROWING BUNDLE
Infection Control and Wound Care Puzzles with Key and Slide Set
This product provides a fun, challenging way to teach/review infection control and wound care principles. It includes:3 puzzles (can be used individually for separate activities/classes)each puzzle contains terminology that can be used for further exploration/discussion/learning6 clues (associate with puzzle 1) to be printed and hung around the search area in/outside the classroomA slide set to show during class to pace students and provide helpful hints AND to reveal the answers. There will be
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9th - 12th
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ENGLISH | MLK Speech: "I Have a Dream" The Power of Rhetoric - Speech Analysis
This lesson allows students read, explore, and analyze Dr. Martin Luther King's speech during the March on Washington during the civil rights movement. Students examine his speech, as he uses metaphors, poems, famous quotes, and hymns to convey a powerful message as he calls for equality and freedom in one of the most iconic speeches in American history.Students use a graphic organizer as they go through the document. Allowing for question prompts, help with vocabulary, and background informati
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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Taking a Stand in History: Ancient Rome- The Brothers Gracchi & Spartacus FRQ
Inspire and encourage critical thinking skills. Learn about interesting figures in Ancient Rome. Meet ELA Common Core Standards in History ClassPrepare for National History Day (This is built around the Taking a Stand Theme)This Free Response Question (FRQ) Activity provides guided research questions and two essays. After taking notes on the Brothers Gracchi (Gaius and Tiberius Gracchus) as well as Spartacus and the Third Serville War, students complete TWO included FRQs. They must support the
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Virtual Skin and Sun Safety Stations (6 stations)
Connect your integumentary system unit with real world application using these virtual skin and sun safety stations! These ready-to-go slides have links and blank response boxes making it easy to assign and collect your students' responses.These stations can be used for in-person, hybrid, or remote environments. Customize your assignment by choosing any or all of the 6 stations included. Want maximum customization? You can use the theme editor in Google Slides to change the portions of this assi
Contagion Movie Assignment Handouts with Key
This five page packet guides students through an analytical viewing of the movie Contagion. A key is provided with sample answers.Although the packet is designed for viewing in three sessions the questions are in order, allowing teachers to customize viewing to best fit their class schedule. These questions can be answered individually, in pairs, small groups, or as a class to guide students through a realistic response to infectious disease outbreaks and pandemics.Note: Contagion contains sensi
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Public Health Unit Bundle
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