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8th grade business 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 They can be used with any type of historical document.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
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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
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7th - 12th
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Marketing Bundle: Full Year/Semester Worth of Work of Activities, Projects, PPs
Attention Educators: Transform Your Marketing Curriculum with Our Semester-Long Comprehensive Bundle!Are you seeking to revolutionize your marketing instruction and provide your students with a rich, engaging learning experience that spans an entire semester? Our meticulously crafted bundle offers everything you need to captivate and inspire your students from the first day of class to the final session.Here's why our bundle is the perfect choice for educators like you:Extensive Coverage: With
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
The Standard Oil Monopoly: teaching monopolies with a primary source
This activity is intended to help students understand monopolies, how they led to the rise of Big Business in the beginning of the 20th Century, and their impact on consumers. This activity can be used when teaching the concept of monopolies, or as a lead-in to teaching the Progressive Era. Prior knowledge of the concept of capitalism and consumers is highly recommended. Students will analyze a political cartoon about the Standard Oil company, then complete a tactile processing activity to under
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7th - 12th
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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
Digital Marketing and Social Media Marketing: DBQ Activity with Answer Key
In this lesson, students will explore the multifaceted world of digital and social media marketing, gaining insights into its evolution, key strategies, and emerging trends. They will discover how businesses leverage digital platforms and social media channels to engage with their target audience, build brand awareness, and drive conversions.The lesson begins with an overview of the evolution of digital marketing, highlighting the transition from traditional marketing channels to the digital lan
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Case Study: Disney's Empire: From Mouse to Multimedia Kingdom: Deep Dive DBQ
Upon reading the article and engaging with the questions, students will gain a profound understanding of how Disney built its vast empire through innovation, strategic vision, and creativity. They will learn about the humble beginnings of Disney Brothers Studio, founded by Walt and Roy O. Disney in 1923, and the challenges Walt faced in pioneering the animation industry. The creation of iconic characters like Mickey Mouse and the release of groundbreaking animations such as "Steamboat Willie" ma
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Artificial Intelligence Revolution: Altering Landscapes and Lasting Impact DBQ
Upon reading the article "Artificial Intelligence Revolution: Transforming Business Landscapes and Lasting Impacts" and answering the provided questions, students will gain comprehensive insights into the transformative potential of AI across various facets of business operations. The article elucidates how AI technologies, encompassing advanced data analysis, predictive analytics, and automation, are reshaping industries and redefining customer experiences.Students will learn how AI enhances de
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Case Study: Enron Scandal Lesson in Governance Ethics and Financial Transparency
Upon reading the article and answering the questions, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the Enron scandal and its far-reaching implications for corporate governance, ethics, and financial transparency. They will learn about the complex interplay of factors that contributed to Enron's rise and ultimate demise, including unethical practices, regulatory failures, and a culture of deceit within the organization. Students will grasp the significance of Enron's use of off-balance-she
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Case Study: Bernie Madoff's Ponzi Scheme: Deception, Greed, Financial Collapse
Introducing a captivating and educational journey into one of the most notorious financial scandals of our time: "Unraveling the Bernard Madoff Ponzi Scheme (2008): A Case Study in Deception, Greed, and Financial Collapse." This meticulously crafted case study promises to engage and enlighten students as they unravel the intricate details surrounding Bernard Madoff's Ponzi scheme.Step into the world of high finance and explore the rise and fall of Bernard Madoff, once a revered figure on Wall St
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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The Economic Touchdown: How the Super Bowl Scores Big for the American Economy
Reading the article "The Economic Touchdown: How the Super Bowl Scores Big for the American Economy" and engaging with the provided questions, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted economic impact of the Super Bowl on the American economy. They will explore the various dimensions through which the event influences economic activity, from ticket sales and advertising to hospitality, merchandise sales, and infrastructure investment.Students will learn about the signi
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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A Comprehensive Guide to Taxes, Income, Deductions, and Filing Returns
By engaging with this comprehensive guide on taxes, students will gain a profound understanding of the fundamental purpose of taxes, recognizing their role in funding essential public services and government operations. They will acquire essential knowledge about different types of income subject to taxation, including earned income, unearned income, and self-employment income, fostering a comprehensive comprehension of their financial responsibilities.Moreover, students will grasp the significa
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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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
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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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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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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
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5th - 12th
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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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Washington's First Inaugural Address - DBQ - PDF Format for Printing
** NOW WITH BLACKLINE MASTERS FOR EASY COPYING **
A Document-Based Question Unit on George Washington's First Inaugural Address. This lesson includes:
* Lesson Plan
* Lesson Plan Narrative and Reasoning Guide
* Common Core Standards Correlation
* Primary and Secondary Sources on Historical Events
* Open-ended and closed-ended questions
* Extended Activity for Gifted/Advanced Students
* An Investigative Approach to History
* An Answer Key
* Designed for grade 5 and up, but lower grades can easil
Grades:
5th - 12th
Teaching Socratic Seminars to Students (SPIDER Style)
If you want to teach your students a fun way of having a deep conversation in class, look no futher! This activiy include a hand out rubric for all stduents to have and follow as well as a power point slide show to explain how a SPIDER or Socratic Seminar work.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Thinking Like A Historian Unit
Religion Unit: Ancient Hinduism Primary Source- Thematic Teaching, Google Drive
If you're interested in a fresh approach to teaching World History, then this lesson is for you! My thematic primary source lessons are specially designed to activate more student engagement, research, inquiry, and source analysis in your classroom. Use this as enrichment after teaching the historical background to establish context. Great for advanced or gifted classes to increase rigor and encourage connections between ancient world history and the modern world. This lesson comes from my ancie
Grades:
6th - 12th
Religion Unit: Ancient Buddhism Primary Source- Thematic Teaching, Google Drive
If you're interested in a fresh approach to teaching World History, then this lesson is for you! My thematic primary source lessons are specially designed to activate more student engagement, research, inquiry, and source analysis in your classroom. Use this as enrichment after teaching the historical background to establish context. Great for advanced or gifted classes to increase rigor and encourage connections between ancient world history and the modern world. This lesson comes from my ancie
Grades:
6th - 12th
The Destruction of Pompeii, by Pliny the Younger "Teaching with Primary Sources"
Track back to the Schecknabi Productions Storefront in Early to Mid-February 2019 to purchase the following related resources! For now, enjoy this free content!Part of a Bundle!THE DESTRUCTION OF POMPEII Summative Assessment: Journal Entry with RubricPerspective-Taking writing assignment to foster empathy with historical figuresHelps students understand the events of the eruption of Vesuvius Formative AssessmentsGraphic Organizers including:Analyzing a Primary Source for: Facts, Dates, Historic
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6th - 12th
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Reader Response Entry based on Disney's Inside Out
After watching Disney's Inside Out, my students (7th grade gifted) completed a Reader Response entry using the movie as the inspiration for one of their favorite books. They brainstormed the emotions which control the main character, then wrote RACE paragraphs (Rewrite, Answer, Cite, and Elaborate) for each emotion. In addition, they drew a major scene from the book from the perspective of headquarters (with all the emotions interacting).
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6th - 8th
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Presidential Inauguration 2017 - DBQ - PDF for Handouts
*** NOW WITH FULL-COLOR AND BLACK LINE MASTERS
A Document-Based Question Unit on Presidential Inaugurations. This lesson includes:
* Lesson Plan
* Lesson Plan Narrative and Reasoning Guide
* Common Core Standards Correlation
* Primary and Secondary Sources on Historical Events
* Open-ended and closed-ended questions
* Extended Activity for Gifted/Advanced Students
* An Investigative Approach to History
* An Answer Key
* Designed for grade 5 and up, but lower grades can easily scaffold the lesson
Grades:
5th - 12th
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