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Critical thinking Common Core RH.6-8.5 resources
Thinking Like a Historian Lesson Plan Unit | 5th-7th Grades | Social Studies
The Thinking Like a Historian Lesson Plan Unit is PERFECT for 5th-7th grade students! This incredible unit focuses on the importance of primary and secondary sources of information and will help grow your students critical thinking skills and abilities, as well as how to examine sources of information for bias and cause and effect relationships, and MUCH more!! The amazing resources included with this unit have been used with GREAT SUCCESS by THOUSANDS of students, and can easily be used with an
Grades:
5th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Bundle for Virginia
Social Studies SUPER BUNDLE | Units 1-9 for 5th-8th Grades! | Google Apps!
The Social Studies SUPER BUNDLE Units 1-9 for 5th-8th grades is COMPLETELY ready for both in-person and digital learning (via Google Apps)! With this amazing Social Studies SUPER BUNDLE you'll receive EVERYTHING you need to cover the Age of Exploration all the way to the Reconstruction Era with your students, -PLUS- you'll also receive an Intro to U.S. Geography Unit -AND- Thinking Like a Historian Unit!! ***STOP the stressful and endless search for amazing, high-quality, and affordable Social S
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5th - 8th
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Thinking Like a Historian Lesson Plan Unit for 8th-10th Grade Social Studies
The amazing resources included with the Thinking Like a Historian Lesson Plan Unit for 8th-10th Grade Social Studies have been successfully used by thousands of students and come completely ready to use for BOTH in-person and digital learning (via Google Apps)! The Thinking Like a Historian Unit lays the foundation for your students to succeed in your social studies class! They'll explore and discuss learning strategies that promote and encourage students to think critically, how to effectively
Grades:
8th - 10th
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Also included in:Â 8th Grade U.S. History YEAR-LONG Curriculum Bundle!! | Google Apps
War of 1812 and The Star-Spangled Banner Lesson Bundle with Team Activity!
This amazing resource, the War of 1812 and The Star-Spangled Banner Lesson Bundle with Team Activity, is PERFECT for teaching 5th to 8th grade students all about the causes, major battles, and effects of the War of 1812, as well as the history and significance of the Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key!The incredible resources included with this lesson bundle have been designed to provide flexibility, cover one-to-two weeks of classes, and come completely ready to use in printable PDF, Pow
Grades:
5th - 8th
7th Grade TEKS Unit 8: Cotton, Cattle, Railroads & TX Frontier | Texas History
The 7th Grade Social Studies TEKS Unit 8: Cotton, Cattle, Railroads, and Closing the Texas Frontier (Texas History) COMPLETE Lesson Plan Unit is PERFECT for those teaching 7th grade Texas History! The resources included in this lesson plan unit follow the TEKS standards and come ready to use for BOTH in-person classroom and online digital learning via Google Apps! The amazing resources included with the TEKS Unit 8 Lesson Plan Unit have been used with GREAT SUCCESS with THOUSANDS of 7th grade st
Grades:
7th
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Also included in:Â Bundle for Virginia
HISTORY MYSTERIES BUNDLE!
Grab a bargain - History Mystery lessons for less! (Over 20% off actually!)This bundle contains lessons to help your students deduce, infer and evaluate arguments and evidence. They are suitable for middle and high school and have been a great success in my and others' classrooms. I will be creating more of these types of lessons and adding them to this bundle as I go along and if you buy now, you will never pay more.Check out the links below for the individual resources, their details and t
Grades:
5th - 12th, Adult Education
Manifest Destiny & Intro to Westward Expansion | For 5th-8th Grades | US History
The Manifest Destiny & Intro to Westward Expansion Lesson Plan comes 100% COMPLETELY READY for both in-person and digital learning (via Google Apps)! The Manifest Destiny & Intro to Westward Expansion Lesson Plan will introduce your students to the meaning of "Manifest Destiny", the causes and effects of Manifest Destiny, and provides students with a broad understanding of why the nation would expand so rapidly throughout the 19th century!**Receive an even GREATER VALUE and SAVE MORE TIM
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5th - 8th
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U.S. History VALUE Bundle: Sectionalism, Civil War, & Reconstruction | 3 UNITS!!
The U.S. History VALUE Bundle covers three units (Sectionalism, the Civil War, and Reconstruction) and is PERFECT for those teaching U.S. history to 7th to 9th grade students. ALL of the incredible resources in these units have been used with GREAT success with thousands of students in 7th to 9th grade!! You'll receive EVERYTHING you need to cover the issues of sectionalism that divided the nation prior to the outbreak of the Civil War, the Civil War itself, including the major battles and figur
Grades:
7th - 9th
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U.S. History: Industrial Revolution -Rise of Labor Unions COMPLETE Lesson Plan!
The Industrial Revolution: Rise of Labor Unions COMPLETE Lesson Plan is PERFECT for those teaching 5th to 8th grade U.S. history to their students! This incredible lesson includes EVERYTHING you'll need to explore the historical significance and impact of labor unions during the Industrial Revolution. From the causes and effects of labor unions during the Industrial Revolution to famous and influential labor union leaders, and so MUCH MORE!! The fantastic Rise of Labor Unions resources you'll re
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5th - 8th
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Civil War and Reconstruction Era Unit VALUE Bundle for 7th-9th Grade!
The Civil War and Reconstruction Era Unit VALUE Bundle for 7th to 9th Grade is PERFECT for those teaching U.S. history to 7th to 9th grade students. These two incredible units cover the most important events of the Civil War and Reconstruction Era from the outbreak of the Civil War and the major battles of war plus the Emancipation Proclamation and the causes and effects of many Reconstruction Era policies. ***BE SURE TO CLICK THE PRODUCT PREVIEW TO GET A SNEAK PEEK OF THE INCREDIBLE RESOURCES
Grades:
7th - 9th
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Political Parties - Democrats & Republican - Comparing & Analyzing Arguments
This resource allows students to examine statements and an argumentative perspective for nearly every debate between Democrats and Republicans. The assignment allows students to analyze the statements made by the political party and their ideological stance on the issue by comparing beliefs and arguments presented by both parties. The arguments are worded from a non-biased authoring perspective. Students to compare and analyze the positions presented from the Democrat and Republican platforms.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
7th Grade TEKS Social Studies: Texas History | Units 1 to 6 | VALUE Bundle!
7th Grade TEKS Social Studies: Texas History Units 1 to 6 VALUE BUNDLE is PERFECT for those teaching their 7th grade social studies students all about Texas History! These amazing resources come COMPLETELY READY for BOTH in-person and online digital classroom learning (via Google Apps)! These incredible resources were designed specifically for the 7th Grade Social Studies TEKS Standards and will save you **HOURS** of your time!BE SURE TO CLICK ON THE PRODUCT PREVIEW TO GET AN EVEN BETTER IDEA OF
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7th
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Ancient India: Buddhism PowerPoint Presentation
An interactive slide show featuring great visuals, discussions, writing activities and a mini quiz gives students many opportunities to compare and contrast Buddhism with Hinduism.As part of the ancient history curriculum the students are required to learn about the major religions of each civilization. This is a 39 slide presentation about Buddha, the formation of Buddhism, its teachings, and how it relates to Hinduism. It is part 4 of ANCIENT INDIA and the Indus River Valley Civilization Tea
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6th - 9th, Adult Education
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Social Studies Units 4-6 VALUE Bundle for 5th-8th Graders | Google Apps Ready
The Social Studies Units 4-6 VALUE Bundle for 5th-8th Graders is COMPLETELY READY for BOTH in-person and online digital learning (via Google Apps)! This incredible Social Studies Bundle is guaranteed to save you from countless HOURS of lesson planning and includes OVER TWO MONTHS WORTH of LESSON PLANS!!You'll receive these amazing units:Unit 4: American Revolution (12+ classroom periods)Unit 5: U.S. Constitution, Bill of Rights, and Branches of the Government (14+ classroom periods)Unit 6: Westw
Grades:
5th - 8th
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Daily Mind Builders: Language Arts - Quick, Fun Brain Energizers for Grades 5+
A 37-page printable PDF ebook for grades 5 and up to wake up sleeping brains with fun daily doses of critical thinking! This book is comprised of intriguing ELA-themed activity pages to wake up sleepy brains for the day's lessons. Each activity page takes about 5-15-minutes to solve and develops the most important reading comprehension skill found on all standardized reading tests. Synthesizing disparate information and using the result to produce a reasonable conclusion is an essential skill as
Grades:
5th - 12th
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Primary and Secondary Sources
This is a 60 minute lesson plan on the differences between Primary and Secondary Sources made for 7th graders, but can work for various grades who are at the beginning of their source education. It includes breakout groups with carefully collected primary and secondary sources. Individual teachers can modify it as needed.
Grades:
6th - 7th
Texas Independence and the Texas Revolution | For 5th-8th Grade | TWO Lessons!
The Texas Independence and Texas Revolution COMPLETE Lesson Plan is PERFECT for those teaching 5th to 8th grade U.S. history to their students. This incredible lesson includes EVERYTHING you'll need to explore the fight for Texas independence with your students! From Texas becoming a territory of Mexico and the role of empresarios in recruiting settlers to Texas to the Battle of the Alamo and Battle of San Jacinto, and plenty so MUCH MORE!! The fantastic Texas Revolution resources you'll receive
Grades:
5th - 8th
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Mexican American War & Mexican Cession COMPLETE Lesson Plan | Google Apps!
The Mexican American War & Mexican Cession COMPLETE Lesson Plan is PERFECT for those teaching 5th to 8th grade U.S. history to their students. This incredible lesson includes EVERYTHING you'll need to explore the historical significance and impact of the Mexican-American War and Mexican Cession. From the various causes and reasons for the war and the key figures involved in the Mexican-American War to why the Mexican-American War was so deadly for American soldiers. The fantastic Mexican-Ame
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5th - 8th
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American Revolutionary War Lesson Plan for 5th-8th Grades | THREE Lessons!
The American Revolutionary War Lesson Plan is PERFECT for those teaching 5th to 8th grade U.S. history to their students. These three amazing lessons cover everything from the major battles of the American Revolution and key historical figures such as George Washington, the historical significance of Valley Forge, Paul Revere's Midnight Ride, and so MUCH more! These lessons have been designed to cover THREE classroom periods and, if needed, may easily be stretched out into more!The incredible re
Grades:
5th - 8th
Historical Thinking Skills Lesson Plan and Activity
This historical thinking skills activity comes with printables and a lesson plan that can be used over and over for any history concept you are teaching! If you're wondering how to teach historical thinking skills to your students, this is the perfect activity for you. The product includes student-friendly graphic organizers for each of the four historical thinking skills and will have your students "Thinking Like a Historian" in no time!Please leave a review - I appreciate any and all feedback!
Grades:
6th - 9th
Daily Mind Builders: Social Studies - Quick, Fun Brain Energizers for Grades 5+
A 137-page printable PDF ebook for grades 5 and up to wake up sleeping brains with fun daily doses of critical thinking! This book is comprised of intriguing social studies themed activity pages to wake up sleepy brains for the day's lessons. Each activity page takes about 5-15-minutes to solve and develops the most important reading comprehension skill found on all standardized reading tests. Synthesizing disparate information and using the result to produce a reasonable conclusion is an essent
Grades:
5th - 12th
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The Gathering Storm in America Gives Rise to the American Revolution!
The Gathering Storm in America brings history to life with an award-winning (64 minute) audio drama featuring the events that led to American Independence. It tells the remarkable story of an all-but-forgotten forefather whose actions initiated the tumultuous Pre-Revolutionary Period in America. Derived from primary sources, it presents both the British and American points of view on issues that led to the Declaration of Independence and the building of a new nation on democratic principles. T
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Name Our U.S. Presidents: Worksheet or Test Fill-In and Comprehensive Answer Key
This worksheet, game, test, or homework assignment contains the initials of 46 Presidents listed in the order in which they served the office. Now it's up to students to name these American leaders. A detailed answer key is included.
Grades:
3rd - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Debating a Ban on Homework
This worksheet consists of 16 multiple choice questions and five critical reasoning questions based on two articles discussing the topic of homework. The questions require students to analyze and evaluate the arguments presented in the articles, demonstrating their comprehension of the content and their ability to think critically. Each question encourages students to apply the information from the articles to form well-reasoned responses.This worksheet can be a valuable tool for educators as it
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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