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8th grade other (science) dbqs for Gifted and Talented
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 They can be used with any type of historical document.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
Grades:
5th - 8th
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Love and War: Civil War Love Letters Primary Source Analysis
Unique Civil War Primary Source Activity. Students will analyze ten primary source "Love Letters" from 1861-1864 in order to analyze a shifting society through the preferred communication medium of the time-- letters. Students will use these documents to answer the essential question: "Who, or what, did people love during the Civil War?"Students may assume that these love letters will reveal that soldiers mainly loved their spouse or significant other. While that is overwhelmingly true, afte
Grades:
7th - 12th
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DBQ - America enters WWI
Students will analyze 9 documents to answer the question: Should America have ended neutrality and entered WWI? Documents support both sides and there are guiding questions for each document. Also, you can tailor the amount of scaffolding. You can just use the question and the documents or students can use the planning page on the page to help break down and categorize the documents into the two sides.
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6th - 10th
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H.I.P.P. Primary Source Document Analysis
Graphic organizer that draws on historical thinking skills to identify and cite evidence of the Historical Context, Intended Audience, Author's Purpose, and Author's Point of View of a primary source document. Can be used with whole group instruction, small groups, or as a pre-writing tool for analytical essay writing.
Grades:
7th - 11th
Ecology Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Google & Print
Ecology Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions, Google, Science DBQ, Close Reading | NGSS ScienceTextbook Replacement | Science No Prep Activities | All Original Readings | Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Are you looking for ways to engage students in reading content? Are you looking for resources to practice using document based questions? These Science DBQs and Close Reading Activities are in both Print & Google versions for Google Classroom. Each set i
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Grades:
6th - 11th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-5
, MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS4-3
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Adaptations Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Google
Adaptations Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions, Google, Science DBQ, Close Reading | NGSS ScienceTextbook Replacement | Science No Prep Activities | All Original Readings | Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Are you looking for ways to engage students in reading content? Are you looking for resources to practice using document based questions? These Science DBQs and Close Reading Activities are in both Print & Google versions for Google Classroom. Each s
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Grades:
6th - 11th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-5
, MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS4-3
 ...
Plants & Flowers Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Google
Plants & Flowers Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions, Google, Science DBQ, Close Reading | NGSS ScienceTextbook Replacement | Science No Prep Activities | All Original Readings | Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Are you looking for ways to engage students in reading content? Are you looking for resources to practice using document based questions? These Science DBQs and Close Reading Activities are in both Print & Google versions for Google Classroom
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Grades:
6th - 11th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-5
, MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-1
, MS-LS1-4
, MS-LS1-6
Cells Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Google & Print
Cells Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions, Google, Science DBQ, Close Reading | NGSS ScienceTextbook Replacement | Science No Prep Activities | All Original Readings | Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Are you looking for ways to engage students in reading content? Are you looking for resources to practice using document based questions? These Science DBQs and Close Reading Activities are in both Print & Google versions for Google Classroom. Each set inc
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Grades:
6th - 11th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-1
Reproduction & Heredity Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions
Reproduction & Heredity Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions, Google, Science DBQ, Close Reading | NGSS ScienceTextbook Replacement | Science No Prep Activities | All Original Readings | Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Are you looking for ways to engage students in reading content? Are you looking for resources to practice using document based questions? These Science DBQs and Close Reading Activities are in both Print & Google versions for Google Cl
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Grades:
6th - 11th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-5
, MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS4-3
, MS-LS4-1
, MS-LS1-1
 ...
Body Systems Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Google
Body Systems Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions, Google, Science DBQ, Close Reading | NGSS ScienceTextbook Replacement | Science No Prep Activities | All Original Readings | Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Are you looking for ways to engage students in reading content? Are you looking for resources to practice using document based questions? These Science DBQs and Close Reading Activities are in both Print & Google versions for Google Classroom. Each
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Grades:
6th - 11th
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NGSS:
MS-LS4-3
Classification Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Google
Classification Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions, Google, Science DBQ, Close Reading | NGSS ScienceTextbook Replacement | Science No Prep Activities | All Original Readings | Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Are you looking for ways to engage students in reading content? Are you looking for resources to practice using document based questions? These Science DBQs and Close Reading Activities are in both Print & Google versions for Google Classroom. Eac
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Grades:
6th - 11th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-1
, MS-LS1-4
, MS-LS1-6
Healthy Living Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Google
Healthy Living Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions, Google, Science DBQ, Close Reading | NGSS ScienceTextbook Replacement | Science No Prep Activities | All Original Readings | Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Are you looking for ways to engage students in reading content? Are you looking for resources to practice using document based questions? These Science DBQs and Close Reading Activities are in both Print & Google versions for Google Classroom. Eac
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Grades:
6th - 11th
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NGSS:
MS-LS4-3
Life Cycles Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Google
Life Cycles Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions, Google, Science DBQ, Close Reading | NGSS ScienceTextbook Replacement | Science No Prep Activities | All Original Readings | Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Are you looking for ways to engage students in reading content? Are you looking for resources to practice using document based questions? These Science DBQs and Close Reading Activities are in both Print & Google versions for Google Classroom. Each s
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Grades:
6th - 11th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-1
, MS-LS1-4
, MS-LS1-6
Elements of Life Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Google
Elements of Life Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions, Google, Science DBQ, Close Reading | NGSS ScienceTextbook Replacement | Science No Prep Activities | All Original Readings | Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Are you looking for ways to engage students in reading content? Are you looking for resources to practice using document based questions? These Science DBQs and Close Reading Activities are in both Print & Google versions for Google Classroom. E
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Grades:
6th - 11th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-1
Aztec Demise - Drawing Conclusions and Learning Lessons from Primary Source Docs
This Google Doc file is designed for classrooms with 1:1 device access. It was designed to guide students through the Stanford History Education Group lesson "Moctezuma and Cortes." This Doc requires students to gather information about the demise of the Aztecs from the primary source documents provided by SHEG. Students will use these documents to confirm or refute the legend that Moctezuma gave his kingdom away to Cortes, believing he was the god Quetzacoatl come to Earth. Purchase of this ite
Grades:
6th - 12th
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Galileo on Trial Package
This package is designed to work in conjunction with the Galileo lesson from the Stanford History Education Group. It requires students to analyze historical documents in order to determine whether Galileo was guilty or innocent of heresy.This package includes:1. Google Doc with directions for students and teachers. This document sets groups of students up to divide themselves into the roles of a court: prosecution, plaintiff, defense, and defendant. It instructs defense and prosecution in how t
Grades:
6th - 9th
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MS NGSS: Genetic Disorder DBQ "Mystery of Queen Victoria"
Objective: Students must analyze primary source evidence about Queen Victoria's descendants and answer questions to deduce the last component of non-Mendelien genetics, "sex-linked genetic disorders."Description: Quick but comprehensive DBQ to help encourage students to develop science skills that are necessary for taking the CAASP test and meeting NGSS standards. Teacher Tip: Preview= Page 1 of 2. I would preface this DBQ with a Youtube Video for the Trailer the TV series "Victoria" to catch s
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Grades:
6th - 12th
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ACER Style Scholarship Paper for Grades 4-7
Australian Council for Education Research (ACER) high-stake style- exam for students wanting to pass SCHOLARSHIP tests. * Includes one complete set of FULL 4 tests. * ANSWERS included.Test 1: Written Expression (25minutes)Test 2: Humanities Comprehension and Interpretation (40minutes)Test 3: Mathematics and Science (40minutes)Test 4: Written Expression (25minutes)
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Grades:
4th - 8th, Staff
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16th Amendment - "Income Tax" - Enhanced DBQ - Close Read (PDF for Handouts)
A PERFECT ACTIVITY FOR TAX DAY!
In studying this Amendment, your students will learn the history behind taxing income, an indepth study of the 16th Amendment, and a Matching assessment quiz.
An Enhanced Document-Based Question Unit that includes elements of Close Reading Strategies to gain a GREATER understanding of the 16th Amendment - "Income Tax". This lesson includes:
* Lesson Plan
* Lesson Plan Narrative and Reasoning Guide
* Common Core Standards Correlation
* Primary and Secondary Sou
Grades:
5th - 12th
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Did Technological Innovation have both intended and unintended consequences?
This is a written as a cross-curricular DBQ between science and social studies. Students will compare historical innovation to modern day innovation to determine if there are intended and unintended consequences with technology in today's society. This DBQ supports both social studies and science with a complete investigation into how Eli Whitney's cotton gin caused an increase in slavery as well as how modern day technology and the intended and unintended consequences.
The documents are includ
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Grades:
8th - 11th
Natural Texas and its People - DBQ - Texas History
Students will analyze four documents to answer the prompt: How did Texas Native Americans adapt to their geography and climate?Packets covers:What is a DBQ?Primary vs. Secondary sourcesBeringiaAn excerpt from Cabeza de Vaca's La RelacionMap of where Native Americans settled in TexasExamples of different types of shelters used by Texas Native AmericansBrainstorming page2 lined pages to write the essayDBQs are a GREAT way to prepare your students for advanced and AP classes!Remember the Alamo and
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5th - 10th
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MS NGSS: Forces and Motion DBQ
Quick but comprehensive DBQ to help encourage students to develop science skills that are necessary for taking the CAASP test and meeting NGSS standards. Students must analyze evidence about satellites and answer questions to help them scaffold understanding of Newtons three "Laws of Motion." Preview= Page 1 of 2.
Grades:
6th - 12th
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Fluorescent Dye Used to Image Mitochondria
A practice stimulus and questions on fluorescent dye used to image mitochondria; the questions are based on analyzing evidence and not based on knowledge of organelles.
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-2
Science Discussion Sentence Starters (Editable version)
This editable resource is great for encouraging students to engage in MEANINGFUL science discussions. The Talk Tents can be used before, during or after activities such as labs, videos, discussions, readings, etc. With the new science standards in place (NGSS), students need to analyze tables/charts, discuss their ideas and develop their own investigations and these sentence starters will help students develop those skills. The Talk Tents can stay on the desks/tables and students refer to them a
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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