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8th grade elections - voting 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 They can be used with any type of historical document.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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Iowa Caucus (2024 Edition) Lesson Plan + Artifacts + Questions
This lesson explores the 2024 Iowa Caucuses. Students will analyze three different artifacts (a reader, current polling data and a news article) to learn about the 2024 Iowa Caucus.This incredible package includes:- Lesson Plan- Three Artifacts (reader, current polling data and news article)- Question worksheet- Answer Key
Grades:
6th - 12th
Women Starving for Suffrage - Progressive Movement (PDF and Digital)
This gripping NO PREP primary source reading will help your students discover the extremes Suffragists endured to achieve voting rights for women. The resource is available in PDF and Google Docs formats!"We have been in solitary for five weeks. There is nothing to tell but that the days go by somehow. I have felt quite feeble the last few days, so that I could hardly get my hair brushed, my arms ached so…My fainting probably means nothing except that I am not strong after these weeks."This capt
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: The Progressive Movement Era UNIT BUNDLE (Print and Digital Formats)
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
New Hampshire Primary 2024 (Lesson Plan + Artifacts + Questions)
This lesson explores the 2024 New Hampshire Primary Elections. Students will analyze three different artifacts ( a reader, current polling data and a news article) to learn about the 2024 New Hampshire Primary Elections.This incredible package includes:- Lesson Plan- Three Artifacts (reader, current polling data and news article)- Question worksheet- Answer Key
Grades:
6th - 12th
Silent Sentinels Suffrage Movement DBQ Unit Print & Digital
Challenge students to dive deeper and think beyond themselves in this point-of-view focused unit on the women suffrage movement’s final act: Alice Paul and the Silent Sentinels' impatient bravery and steadfast dedication to the American value of equality that finally brought women the 19th Amendment's right to vote.This unit coversFounders' views on First Amendment rightsLandmark Supreme Court on free speechRecent protest movementsThe backstory of women's suffrage prior to 1917 Silent Sentinels
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8th - 11th
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12th Amendment - "Election of Executives" - Enhanced DBQ - Close Read (PDF)
A PERFECT ACTIVITY FOR HISTORY AND CIVICS CLASSES!
In studying this Amendment, your students will learn the history behind what happens when one candidate for president does not get a majority of electoral votes, an in depth study of the 12th 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 12th Amendment - "Election of Executives". This lesson includes:
* Lesson Plan
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Grades:
5th - 12th
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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
Grades:
6th - 12th
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End Of Reconstruction DBQ and Writing Assignment
Teacher Copy and Study Copy included in this document. Document can be broken into two or three lessons.This is an awesome and thought-provoking DBQ to challenge students in their understanding of the Reconstruction Era. The DBQ contains five primary sources based on the end of Reconstruction in the South. It also includes a Do Now, Essential Question, DBQ Directions, Writing Activity Directions, Thinking Job for Each Primary Source, and an Exit Ticket. Students are tasked with evaluating the fo
Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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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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DBQ: Gerrymandering and Apportionment
Document based questions geared toward an American government and civics coursed. May also be used in a U.S. History course to illustrate the historical development of gerrymandering and constitutional principles outlined for apportionment in the U.S.
A series of 6 documents including charts, graphs, and primary sources, A great resource to utilize for collaborative learning.
Keywords: gerrymandering, apportionment,Constitution, DBQ, apportion, reapportion, apportionment acts
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8th - 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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Structured Academic Controversy: The Electoral College
This is a lesson plan and graphic organizer for students research and share their position on the electoral college through a structured activity including discussion. Use the following articles: https://www.newsrecord.org/opinion/opinion-the-real-reason-people-want-to-abolish-the%20electoral/article_845e2bb6-56ef-11e9-98e0-f386aebb1da8.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/23/opinion/electoral-college.html?module=inline%203/3https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/21/opinion/electoral-college-warren-trum
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8th - 12th
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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.
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Thinking Like A Historian Unit
Diversity in the Women's Suffrage Movement Primary Source Analysis
How inclusive of diverse groups was the women's suffrage movement? How were Black women and other women of color involved? Students will find out in this primary source analysis assignment!This resource contains a 1-page background reading on the suffrage movement, 6 primary source documents, and a student analysis packet. Also included is an extension essay, through which students will answer the prompt, "To what extent was the women's suffrage movement inclusive of diverse groups?" Rubric and
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7th - 12th
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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
Global - Primary/Secondary Sources - 14/25 - Imperialism Effects - 10th Grade
Twenty-five short-answer questions, worth 28 total points and spanning 17 pages, based on primary and secondary sources about the Age of Imperialism.These 17 pages of questions can be useful to any social studies curriculum based on world/global history. This assignment correlates to my 10th grade Unit 5 (Out of 20 total 10th grade units) of my reading and study guides for global history.Unit 5 (Age of Imperialism)Many of the following sub-topics are also covered: Social Darwinism, White Man's
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Seneca Falls Declaration- Primary Source Analysis
This is an assignment that asks students to read significant portions of the Seneca Falls Convention's Declaration of Rights and Sentiments. In the right hand margin are comprehension and critical thinking questions in regards to the text. My students were given a vocabulary word bank to help them (not included).
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5th - 10th
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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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