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6th grade Common Core RH.6-8.6 resources for Microsoft Word
Colonists & Native American Interaction - Primary Source Analysis
This text set allows students to craft their own narratives about how early American Colonists and Native Americans interacted. Text set includes includes:
☺ 2 secondary sources (American history textbook excerpts)
☺ 6 primary sources
- - - • excerpts from colonists' journals
- - - • a speech
- - - • 1 piece of artwork
☺ Graphic organizers with each source that support students' interpretation of the text and determine whether the source is primary or secondary.
**Use this in units on Americ
Grades:
6th - 10th
Also included in: Introduction to Primary & Secondary Sources Bundle
Easter Island history unit with reading, writing, and math 3rd 4th grade
Easter Island history unit with reading, writing, and mathLearn all about Easter Island with this 5-day mini-unit! The Islanders who lived on Rapa Nui (Easter Island) were amazing builders, creating huge statues that still exist there today. Students will use reading, writing, and math skills while learning about this remote island culture. The unit is aligned with Common Core, so you can teach with confidence (mostly 4th grade, with some 3rd and 5th grade standards as well).This is one of my ma
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3rd - 6th
Causes of the American Revolution - Constructed Response Question (CRQ/DBQ) Set
These editable Constructed Response Question (CRQ)/(DBQ) Sets offer an overview of the period leading up to the American Revolution.The historical literacy skill of identifying and explaining the role of bias and historical circumstance (context) is the focus of this CRQ set embedded within the content.In addition, students will be asked to develop their skills of describing turning points when examining a primary source (An excerpt from the Boston Gazette 1765) and a secondary source (Paul Reve
Grades:
6th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: Early American History Constructed Response Question (CRQ) Bundle
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
16 Social Studies Choice Boards
16 Choice Boards covering various SS topics. These are great to use in between units, after units, or for sub plans! This document is editable to fit the needs of your classroom. Topics include:- United States Geography- SS- My State- Map Skills- Indus Valley- Immigration- Historical- Governments around the world- Geography- Colonial Times- Ancient Mesopotamia- Ancient Geography- Ancient Egypt- Ancient China
Grades:
4th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-3
Primary vs. Secondary Source Quiz for US History: Chief Powhatan
Can middle school students read and interpret primary sources? YES!
This quiz assesses students' ability to distinguish between primary and secondary sources. It was created in the context of a US History class during a unit on early colonial America.
This quiz includes:
☺ A speech from Chief Powhatan
☺ An encyclopedia excerpt about Chief Powhatan
☺ Analysis questions
☺ Answer Key
**Use this in units on American Colonies, Native Americans, or Colonialism**
Common Core Alignment: This quiz
Grades:
6th - 10th
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Also included in: Introduction to Primary & Secondary Sources Bundle
Living History Interview Activity Kit - Black History
Product Description:Engage your students in a dynamic and meaningful exploration of Black history with our "Living History Interview Activity Kit." This comprehensive kit is designed for middle school and high school classrooms, providing a unique and interactive way for students to connect with living individuals who have made significant contributions to Black history.Key Features:Real-World Connection:Foster a deeper understanding of Black history by allowing students to connect with living h
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
Complementary Packet for "We Were Heroes: Journal of Scott Pendleton Collins"
A student centered packet of various activities that complements the historical fiction novel "We Were Heroes: The Journal of Scott Pendleton Collins." The activities in the packet correspond with the book and help to enhance and augment what is contained in the book. The activities include work with vocabulary, primary sources, geography, and many other common core centered work. It is a great supplement to use in the social studies classroom but can also be used in English Language Arts.
Grades:
6th - 12th
Types of Government Digital Google Form & Worksheet
Types of Government Google Form and Worksheet with Answer Key. Both documents are editable to fit the needs of your classroom. Types of government cover Democracy, Dictatorship, and Monarchy.
Grades:
4th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-3
Underlying Causes of the Civil War: Failure of Political Compromise Lesson
The Underlying Causes of the Civil War: Failure of Political Compromise lesson is a differentiated instruction lesson plan. It is based on the 7th grade NYS social studies curriculum and standards. It will take approximately 80 minutes to complete this lesson plan. The content is as follows:
Compromise of 1850
Kansas-Nebraska Act
Founding of the Republican Party
Dred Scott Case
Lincoln-Douglas Debate
Election of 1860
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Lesson Plan with notes and links
3 Ability Levels of Vocabular
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6th - 11th
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Culture Geography Around the World Google Quiz and Worksheet Activity
❇️ Cultures Around the World Web Quest ❇️ Students will use the Google Form quiz attached to learn about the cultures around the world. Answers must be in all CAPS. I have students in groups and give them certain websites to use. Some groups do not get the sites and are able to browse as needed. This is great to use for students to learn how to work in partners/groups, how to search for answers, and how to use their resources. Students can see their answer is incorrect before submitting, but
Grades:
4th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-3
The Economics of Slavery in the Southern U.S.
Perhaps now more than any other time in U.S. history, the Civil War needs to be studied and learned from. Sourcing from history.com, this assignment contains relevant, fact-checked information and eight questions aimed at vocabulary acquisition and understanding the true causes of the U.S. Civil War: Making money and white supremacy.
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6th - 9th
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Harlem Renaissance CRQ (Constructed Response) Set & 2-Day Lesson Plan
This comprehensive and engaging educational resource is designed to deepen students' understanding of the women's suffrage movement.This editable Constructed Response Question (CRQ)/(DBQ) Set offers an overview of the Harlem Renaissance and its larger effects on society in the United States. Included are sample responses to the questions along with an optional 2-day lesson plan that focuses on critical analysis of the documents and the topic overall and writing.The historical literacy skill of i
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5th - 12th
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Suffrage Movement DBQ/CRQs (Constructed Response) Set & 2-Day Lesson Plan
This comprehensive and engaging educational resource is designed to deepen students' understanding of the women's suffrage movement.This editable Constructed Response Question (CRQ)/(DBQ) Set offers an overview of women's suffrage and its larger effects on society in the United States. Included are sample responses to the questions along with an optional 2-day lesson plan that focuses on critical analysis of the documents and the topic overall and writing. The historical literacy skill of identi
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5th - 12th
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Governments Around the World Choice Board with Worksheets
There are 9 activities with governments around the world. A few have worksheets attached, but a few will be better with students creating on their own. I use these as time fillers and for sub plans.
Grades:
4th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-3
Lesson Plans For Acts of Courage by Pamela Horner
If your success in life depends upon harboring a secret, then what do you do when you must either finally confront it, or lose the game of survival? Fen has been busy. He took an unexpected trip, hung around some important people – who are also dead – all the while keeping a deep secret.Fenmore Jacks does things on a grand scale. His personality is huge. His wit is enviable, especially among the other fourth graders. And his school career? It is a colossal – failure. He has to hide the fact tha
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4th - 6th
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Civil Rights DBQ
Designed for social studies DBQ practice, this Document Based Question focuses on the reasons for and the effects of the Civil Rights Movement. Includes answer key.
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5th - 8th
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Play Reading: "Dr. Mary Edwards Walker-A Heroine of Women's History and Health"
Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary! Doctor Mary Edwards Walker was a Civil War era surgeon, suspected spy, prisoner of war, free-thinker, a champion for changing women's clothing and an advocate for women’s rights. A heroine in every sense of the word, Walker is the only woman to be awarded the Medal of Honor. This staged reading of Walker's life in seven scenes requires only four Ss: the Narrator, Mary Edwards Walker, a Bully for multiple roles, and the Reciter to quote historical documents. It covers
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Grades:
5th - 12th
United States: Unity and Sectionalism
Mainly focused on the Missouri Compromise. Includes: article, guided reading activity, primary source activity, quiz, and answer keys.
Grades:
6th - 8th
The Revolution Series: 'Rebelling to Revolution' Video Guide
Have you ever wanted to show a video to your students, but did not have the time to create the video guide to ensure that they are actually watching the video and learning what you want them to learn? Well, now you do.'Rebelling to Revolution' is the second part of 'The Revolution' (also known as The American Revolution) a 2006 American miniseries from The History Channel composed of thirteen episodes which track the American Revolution from the Boston Massacre through the Treaty of Paris, which
Grades:
4th - 9th
Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome Activities Choice Board & Worksheets
There is one choice board with 9 activities and then there are 9 worksheets attached for each choice. This is perfect to use during the unit or for sub plans.
Grades:
4th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-3
Industrial Revolution Test (with Primary Source analysis)
This is an Industrial Revolution test which includes 10 matching, 5 true/false and 10 primary sources, each with 3 DBQ's.
Grades:
6th - 12th
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Geography Schools Around the World Trivia Google Form & Worksheet Activity
Geography - School Around the World Trivia This activity is perfect for the beginning of the year, sub days, or the end of the year time-fillers. Students search for answers to the trivia as they learn fun facts about school traditions around the world. There is a worksheet and a Google Form, depending on what fits your classroom best. Both documents are completely editable. All answers are countries around the world. The Google Form is set so students have to respond in ALL CAPS or the answer
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4th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-3
French and Indian War - Constructed Response Question (CRQ)/(DBQ) Set
This editable Constructed Response Question (CRQ) Set offers an overview of the period of the French and Indian (Seven Years) War. The historical literacy skills of identifying and explaining Historical Circumstance (Context) and point of view are the focus of this CRQ set with the content.In addition students will be asked to develop their skills of describing turning point with a set of primary and secondary source documents. Evidence of Understanding: Students will identify the French and Ind
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: Early American History Constructed Response Question (CRQ) Bundle
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