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Other (social studies) Common Core L.8.1 research
Thomas Paine Common Sense: Primary Source Activity | American History
Thomas Paine's Common Sense was a little pamphlet with big ideas! This primary source activity gives students a chance to read through and analyze the major paragraphs, or arguments, within his pamphlet while answering various questions. I created this mini-unit for my own classroom to help students understand this important document that shaped the course of Independence. You will find that this resource is challenging yet capable for all. Students are analyzing text from the 1700's which ca
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6th - 12th
Also included in: American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
Revolutionary War: Summarize American Revolution Biographies | American History
Enjoy studying about the American Revolution through the influential people that contributed to the Revolutionary War. With these Historical Biography Summaries, students will enjoy learning about the past through researching and documenting some of history’s greats. In a user-friendly template, students will summarize the life and biography of an individual. It’s no-prep for you, but quality content for your students. Enjoy learning history through these historical biography summaries in a
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Also included in: American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
TRADING CARDS: Summarize the Lives of History Influencers | Biography Summaries
Want a new format for documenting historical figures in your elementary or middle school classes? In this creative writing format, students will create trading cards that explain the main idea for each historical influencer. Originally intended for studying the explorers in the "Age of Exploration," this project can be used alongside other topics such as: inventors, founding fathers, presidents, revolutionary war figures, civil war leaders, economists, literary figures, composers, mathematicia
Grades:
5th - 8th
The Civil War: American History Biography Webquest Activity (PDF & Google Drive)
Learn more about the lives and experiences of the various generals, soldiers, and leaders of the Civil War with these Historical Biography Summaries. Students will enjoy learning about the past through researching and documenting some of history’s greats. In a user-friendly template, students will summarize the life and biography of an individual. It’s no-prep for you, but quality content for your students. Enjoy learning history through these historical biography summaries. It's an excellen
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Freebie | Time Chronicles | A Middle School Guide to Reporting Historical Events
This comprehensive middle school guide challenges students to explore historical events with a detective's keen eye and a news reporter's critical thinking. It's perfect for middle and high school classrooms and aligns with Common Core social studies, history, and ELA standards.Resource Includes:Interest-Driven Event Selection: A step-by-step guide to choosing historical events that resonate with students' interests.Relevance Radar: Tips for finding the significance in events that shaped our wor
Grades:
6th - 9th
George Washington: Graphic Organizer Webquest Research Summary Activity
Studying history and gaining from the lives of people that have come before us is extremely valuable. With this Historical Biography Summary of George Washington, students will enjoy learning about his past through researching and documentation. In this user-friendly template, students will summarize the life and biography of George Washington. It’s no-prep for you, but quality content for your students. Enjoy learning history through these historical biography summaries.Check out my Presiden
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