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Common Core RH.6-8.1 resources for GATE
HISTORY DETECTIVE: Death of Egyptian Queen Hatshepsut- Primary Source Analysis
Another installment of HISTORY DETECTIVE. This time, students will tackle the unexplained death and then social disappearance of Ancient Egypt's Queen Hatshepsut. After analyzing sources, annotating the documents, and weighing evidence, your detectives will make a claim and defend their claim regarding Queen Hatshepsut's death and legacy.
BACKGROUND: Hatshepsut was a royal princess, the eldest daughter of the great general Tuthmosis I and his consort Queen Ahmose. Pharaoh Hatshepsut enjoyed
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5th - 10th
World War 1 Gas Trench Warfare CSI Inquiry | What made gas so terrifying?
In this World War I and gas warfare student investigation activity, students investigate the role of gas and chemical weapons utilized by Germany (first used in the war in Ypres, Belgium). Students investigate a variety of documents related to gas use in World War 1 to understand the terror and havoc that these gases created, and the symptoms of soldiers who encountered gas on the battlefield. Through 11 total source documents, students analyze a variety of primary source documents including w
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6th - 10th
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Ancient Greek Philosophers of Ancient Greece Activities Middle School 6th grade
Interactive? Check! Engaging? Check! Deep thinking? Check! Your students will love learning about Classical Greek philosophers with this set of three activities that focus on six philosophers of Ancient Greece. They'll learn about Hypatia, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Euclid, and Thucydides in original one-page biographies, and then they'll create trading cards about the philosophers. In the third activity, they will select three of the philosophers and create an imaginary conversation they would
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5th - 9th
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GATE - Depth and Complexity - Posters and Digital Stickers - Print and Digital
Do you use the GATE icons of Depth & Complexity and Content Imperatives in your classroom? If so, having a visually eye-catching poster or display is essential for students to make immediate connections to their learning and the icon it connects to. I have the PERFECT resource for you! This resource includes a gorgeous set of classroom posters, icon cards, and digital stickers-All featuring the 16 icons of Depth and Complexity and Content Imperatives.Together, the GATE (Gifted and Talente
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2nd - 12th
HISTORY DETECTIVE: Death of Meriwether Lewis (Lewis & Clark) w/ Primary Sources
For this installment of HISTORY DETECTIVE, students will review the mysterious death of famed explorer and American hero, Meriwether Lewis (of Lewis and Clark). This is an engaging and creative take on DBQs, with a heavy focus on SOURCING and CONTEXTUALIZING as your students think like historians (and detectives) to piece together the mystery. (Note: There is no "real" answer-- so students can't google the answer-- scientists and historians still don't know the truth about why Lewis died, or
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6th - 12th
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WWII Airplane Fighter Gliders - GATE STEM + Reading 3rd-7th Grades
Yes, we get to throw little gliders around the classroom. This is the sneakiest, most evil sort of teacher trick: learning standards and being challenged academically while having fun!
This unit is perfect for a Friday or the day before a vacation. Start it in the morning, and run across the entire curriculum throughout the school day. Or take pieces out of the unit here and there over the course of days and weeks . . . as the components can work as “stand alone” or as a cohesive trip acr
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3rd - 7th
GATE Themed Literature Circle Jobs
This is a set of GATE Icon frames that utilizes depth and complexity within lit circle jobs.You may also enjoy my Depth and Complexity/Content Imperative Class Cards I sell as well:Depth and Complexity & Content Imperative Icon CardsKEYWORDS: GATE icons, Literature circles, Lit Circle jobs
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3rd - 12th
Digital Character Change Project - Instagram Template Editable Google Slides
Google Slides editable templates for students to add profile pictures, photos, posts, emojis, change colors, hashtags, likes and "friend" commentsEngaging and current social-media project for students promotes inferential, analytical and creative thinkingUse for students to analyze and show change over time with historical figures, book characters, geographical places, organizations, etc.To ensure deep thinking, students plan Instagram posts using (optional) thinking maps to record evidence that
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4th - 8th
Eclipses and the Founding Fathers: Revolutionary War Eclipse Perspectives - DBQ
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A Document-Based Question Unit on Eclipses and the Founding Fathers - Revolutionary War Eclipse Perspectives.
With the upcoming SOLAR ECLIPSE on Monday, August 21, 2017 in the U.S.A., it is prudent to discover that this is not the first in our history. In the midst of the Revolutionary War, George Washington and Thomas Jefferson took time out of their busy and important schedules to acknowledge two eclipses in the U.S. In this assignment, discover in t
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5th - 8th
HISTORY DETECTIVE: Death of President Zachary Taylor - Primary Source Analysis
For this installment of HISTORY DETECTIVE, students will examine primary and secondary source documents and use evidence from those documents to justify their claim concerning a 170-year-old mystery: Who Killed President Zachary Taylor?
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On July 4, 1850- after only 16 months in office- President Zachary Taylor was in the middle of a heated battle over slavery in the new territories. The "Compromise of 1850" and its controversial Fugitive Slave Act was tearing the nation apart. He
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7th - 12th
Ancient Greece: The Minoan Civilization on the Island of Crete
Give your students the opportunity to be archaeologists as they explore the ancient Minoan ruins on the island of Crete.The first civilization of Ancient Greece were the Minoans on the island of Crete. This civilization reached its height of glory during the Bronze Age by carefully exploiting their both its location and resources. Much of the Minoan history is read as a picture book. We have their frescoes, artifacts, and ruins but little of their writing. So this is fantastic opportunity to
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Ancient Greece: THE MINOAN AND MYCENAEAN CIVILIZATIONS Bundle
Emergency Sub Plans - Religion Choice Board Activities
This can be used for emergency sub purposes for Religion classes. This is geared towards Middle School or higher, but could possibly be used for 5th grade as well.
Anthropology (From the -Ologies Series)
From the -Ologies Series Anthropology is the scientific study of humankind. It is the objective of this book to introduce students to this fascinating subject and the subfields into which it is divided. Students learn about the beginnings of anthropology as an outgrowth of the curiosity stimulated by the Age of Exploration and how it grew into the basic field of study it is today. Major developments and theories of outstanding anthropologists are presented. Students gain insight into the o
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: “-Ologies” Bundle for the Middle-Grade Social Studies
"I Must Betray You" by Ruta Sepetys: Resource Set
Getting ready to read I Must Betray You? You need this set! It includes a set of lecture notes to cover background knowledge on the USSR (slightly silly at times and overgeneralized), an anticipation guide to spark discussion before reading, discussion questions, and research questions for presentations on related topics. It also includes a teacher guide with some content warnings for you to be prepared for what's coming. This set will help you dig deeper into this thrilling, jaw-dropping novel
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7th - 9th
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Lewis and Clark Learning Centers
Lewis and Clark | Lewis and Clark Expedition | Lewis and Clark Learning Centers | Lewis and Clark Learning Stations | History Learning Centers | History Learning Stations
Bring this valuable teaching and learning tool to your own classroom!
Learning centers are an amazing way to cover a complex topic in the middle school history classroom. Learning centers encourage high-level, independent thinking and allow students to learn about important events, people, and places with a level of depth and
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: US History Learning Centers Bundle
Mesopotamia Website and Inquiry Questions for a Project Based Learning Activity!
Students love this website project! To add depth and complexity to your unit on Mesopotamia, students start by picking an inquiry question from the ones provided or create their own based on their interests. They can work individually, in pairs, or small groups to create a website using Google Sites, Canva or any other platform that you have taught them to use. What should be included is on the assignment page, but you can tell students that these are some ideas to include or ideas that they hav
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Historical decision-Making: Critical Thinking Discussions
Historical decision-making scenarios involve navigating various situations in an educational context, drawing upon historical knowledge, and considering the unique circumstances at hand. They involve significant choices made by individuals, groups, or nations throughout history. These decisions often have far-reaching consequences and shape the course of events. These scenarios place your students in the role of making the tough decisions.
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8th - 12th
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The 95 These of Martin Luther; Common Core Approach
The 95 Theses of Martin Luther triggered the Reformation and brought an era of great change to Europe. The 95 Theses of Martin Luther triggered the Reformation and brought an era of great change to Europe. In a Common Core approach, the students are going to create an illustrated pamphlet by reading five of the “95 Theses” of Martin Luther, visually demonstrating their understanding, and concisely explaining why the Church’s actions angered him. Martin Luther was passionately defending Christ
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6th - 12th
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Ancient Egypt Website Project - Inquiry Questions Included!
Students love to learn about Ancient Egypt and yearn to learn more. There are 39 inquiry questions for students to choose from regarding social structure, innovations, civilization, and cultural practices; they research what interests them. Students then can create a website using Google Sites, Canva, or any website generator. They can work in teams (which my students loved) and share what they have learned with others in the class. I have included a link to Google Slides to project or share wit
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Life as Slave: Readings and Depth and Complexity Frame
This lesson includes:1. 3 pages of reading about American slavery and the ways enslaved people fought back, resisted, and survived under this horrible institution. It includes an annotation guide and column. - Topics include: Domestic Slave trade, Religion, Family, Rebellions2. A Depth and Complexity Gate FrameThis is a great sub plan! You can also "jigsaw" the reading and have students become experts on each topic and have them collaborate together!
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6th - 11th
War to Constitution: Using Primary Sources to Teach U.S. History
A comprehensive unit on this period of US History! Students develop important inferencing, application, analysis, and evaluation skills. The document-based questions and activities (DBQs) help them learn that people interpret events from differing points of view. War to Constitution: Using Primary Sources to Teach U.S. History covers these American history topics: the Sons of Liberty, the Stamp Act, the Boston Tea Party, the Boston Massacre, Common Sense, Valley Forge, John Paul Jones, Paying fo
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: American Revolution Bundle for Middle-Grade Social Studies Classes
Chinese Dynasty Project: Stop Motion
If you love teaching history through project based learning, this activity is a hit! Whether it is for Chinese History, World History, or Geography (what I created it for), the best way for students to learn is through creating. Attached is project with grading criteria, an example video, and a note sheet to use during their time to "show" their stop-motions. You use your digression as to how they create the stop-motion as well as if you would like to further assess over their class notes with a
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7th - 12th
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Dear Niccolo; A Common Core Approach to Machiavelli's The Prince
Machiavelli's The Prince examines politics during the Renaissance, changing the way people looked at government in the same manner that art and literature were forever changed. Any study of the Renaissance and politics must take into account Machiavelli's examination of politics, not as an ideal version but a practical guide, derived from history. Have your students turn the Prince into an advice column for princes, allowing them to delineate both the problems and the solutions offered by Mach
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7th - 12th
Discussion on the Constitution of the United States
This packet includes 15 worsheets that have questions to bring out the important concepts in the Constitution. It also contains a mind map that can be used as a final exam. They can be done either in class or as homework using the Constitution itself as a text. Discussion will be based on these questions. This is intended for students in grades 8-12 as some terminology is advanced. This unit should take at least 12 classes that last an hour each. You could easily break it down to 15 classes
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