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Common Core RH.6-8.6 resources under $5
Declaration of Independence Scavenger Hunt Causes of the American Revolution
In this Declaration of Independence primary source resource for the American Revolution, students complete an engaging scavenger hunt activity to understand the Declaration of Independence. Students work in teams or individually (I'd recommend teams in middle school) to complete this Declaration of Independence activity. There are 32 questions that students will be responsible for hunting down. There are two versions in this purchase to easily allow for differentiation: one provides questions
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5th - 8th
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World War 1 Propaganda Analysis Activity
This lesson on WW1 Propaganda has students utilizing higher-level thinking skills to analyze 15 primary source propaganda posters. Everything you need is included for the lesson plan, including a worksheet, 15 full color propaganda posters, and an answer key.The worksheet explains the 5 main objectives of wartime propaganda and has students come up with their own personal definition of propaganda. They then determine the goal of each poster based on the objectives. This provides a framework for
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7th - 12th
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MLK Jr.'s Letter from a Birmingham Jail: Primary Source Analysis
*** Now includes audio links and time stamps!The Letter from Birmingham Jail is an open letter written on April 16, 1963, by Martin Luther King Jr. The letter defends the strategy of nonviolent resistance to racism. It says that people have a moral responsibility to break unjust laws and to take direct action rather than waiting potentially forever for justice to come through the courts. Responding to being referred to as an "outsider," King writes, "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice eve
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7th - 11th
Why Study History? Back to School American and World History Activity
In this Why Study History primary source activity lesson, students understand the value of studying history by examining the words of 12 influential people from US History (American History) and World History. This Why Study History resource is an outstanding way to start your year as it promotes critical thinking, requires analysis, and sets the framework for studying history and social studies throughout your school year. Students understand the importance of studying history by examining th
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6th - 10th
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Also included in:Â American US History Curriculum | Part 1 PLUS American US History Curriculum
Articles of Confederation Student Reading Activity and Worksheet
In this Articles of Confederation and Constitution worksheet reading activity, students are introduced to the first government of the United States, the Articles of Confederation! This close-reading assignment guides students through the text with a variety of questions to "check-in" along the way! A great way to introduce the first system of government in the United States! ☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my US Constitution activities unit located here b
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5th - 8th
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Boston Massacre Causes of the American Revolution Bias Primary Source Activity
In this Boston Massacre lesson and primary source activity, students examine a variety of primary source documents to recognize bias in the Boston Massacre and answer the question "What really happened the night of March 5, 1770?"Students will begin with an analysis of 2 popular images of the event, comparing the similarities and differences of both images with included questions. Students will then read two primary accounts of the event - one from a Boston newspaper on the morning of March 6th
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6th - 9th
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Middle Passage Transatlantic Slave Trade Primary Source Investigation
In this resource on the Middle Passage and Atlantic Slave Trade, students are led through a plethora of primary documents that plunge them right into the realities suffered by enslaved Africans on the Middle Passage. Students examine primary source evidence, analyze pictures and maps, and detail three different accounts from those involved in the Atlantic Slave Trade.This resource includes a paper in-class version and a 1:1 Google compatible version to be used in conjunction with Google Classroo
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5th - 8th
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Fall of Rome: A Student Investigation! Explore 7 Documents For Why Rome Fell!
In this Fall of Rome DBQ student resource Investigation, students explore 7 short documents (5 text, 1 chart, 1 map), to ultimately answer the question: "Why exactly did the Roman Empire fall?" Students analyze 7 documents and complete a bubble-map organizer before completing a "snowball effect" organizer to link the reasons for Rome's decline!☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my Ancient Rome activities unit or my Middle Ages activities unit!Students will b
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5th - 8th
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Shays Rebellion, Articles of Confederation, and Constitution Activity and Skit
In this Shays Rebellion reading, Articles of Confederation, and Constitution skit activity, students are taught in many different styles to help them understand the event known as Shays' Rebellion and how it demonstrated the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. Students engage in a short reading assignment with analysis questions to help teach how the weaknesses of the Articles led to Shays' Rebellion before reading a short skit and engaging with a primary source activity to understand
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5th - 8th
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Athens vs Sparta Activity | 5-Step Organizer to Teach Athens and Sparta!
In this engaging Athens and Sparta activity, students are introduced to major differences between the Greek city-states of Athens and Sparta by examining a first-person perspective and completing a 5-step organizer. ☆ ☆ This engaging Athens vs Sparta resource is a great supplement to my best-selling Ancient Greece activities unit located here bundle!Students learn about the major differences in government and learn the workings of the Athenian Boule, Ekklesia, and Dikasteria as well as the Spart
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5th - 8th
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Constitution, Federalists vs Anti-Federalists Activity Primary Source Analysis
In this Federalists v Anti-Federalists and Constitution primary source activity, students examine 8 total primary source excerpts to understand the Federalist and Anti-Federalist views on the failures of the Articles of Confederation and the new Constitution. Students examine four major questions surrounding the Constitution, Bill of Rights, Rights of the States, and the View of the People by investigating a response to each question from both a Federalist and an Anti-Federalist. ☆ ☆ Get this e
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6th - 10th
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Lewis and Clark Expedition Stations Lesson: Map, Reading, Project Activity
This Lewis and Clark Expedition lesson plan is an engaging and interactive way to provide a thorough lesson on their journey west! Your download here is extremely thorough for a fun, in-depth, multi-part lesson plan on the Corps of Discovery. Special focus is paid to the experiences of York and Sacajawea along the journey through selected journal excerpts. The lesson begins with a warm up reading on Jefferson's instructions for the journey. Students then move through 10 stations, each dedicated
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7th - 10th
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The Holocaust Reading and Activities Bundle to teach the Holocaust Tragedy
In this Holocaust resource bundle, you receive three high-quality resources to use when teaching the Holocaust in a safe and responsible manner. The first resource is a short reading assignment with analysis questions to complete. The Holocaust is such a deep and powerful topic, so a one-page reading may not be enough for what you need, but it summarizes the rise of Adolf Hitler, the Final Solution, the beginning of the persecution of Jewish people, Kristallnacht, and the building and liberati
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7th - 10th
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Comparing Plans of the Constitutional Convention
This simple Constitution worksheet compares key details of the Virginia and New Jersey Plans at the Constitutional Convention of 1787. After reviewing the essential parts of both plans, students complete six analysis questions based on the information they read in the graphics. All of the reading is worded simply so it is easy for students to understand this essential part of American History and government.This download includes both printable and Google Docs versions of the activity! If you're
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4th - 8th
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Martin Luther Tweets His 95 Theses! The Protestant Reformation & Modern Day!
Martin Luther Tweets His 95 Theses! The Protestant Reformation & Modern Day!This highly-engaging Martin Luther activity presents a fun way to interact with primary sources at the start of the Reformation! Students analyze 6 of Martin Luther's 95 theses that were nailed to the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany in 1517!☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my Renaissance activities unit located here bundle!Students analyze 6 of Martin Luther's 95 Theses, t
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5th - 8th
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Enlightenment Reading Stations Centers Activity Set (Digital Resources & Print)
This content-rich and fun activity is student-centered and interactive! This key enlightenment figure stations activity has 9 stations with close readings analyzing key aspects of the Enlightenment Era. The stations also have a Google Ready Online Interactive version for distance learning. Students fill in text boxes already created! Each reading is divided into the Enlightenment thinker's ideas and their influence on the US Constitution.The key concepts and people covered are: John LockeCesar B
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6th - 10th
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Magna Carta Primary Source Reading, Analysis Worksheet, & Fun Activity
Students investigate the Magna Carta's important and long-lasting achievements by reading and analyzing excerpts directly from the primary source document. Then, they compare concepts in the Magna Carta to those of the U.S. government. An answer key and instructional materials are included. After completion of the key concept graphic organizer, students collaborate to create a school Magna Carta, writing down a list of realistic demands that they would like to give to the school principal. They
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6th - 10th
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Enlightenment Philosophers Locke, Rousseau, Voltaire, Montesquieu
In this Enlightenment stations resource, students analyze five stations on the Enlightenment philosopher such as John Locke, Thomas Hobbes, Rousseau, Montesquieu, and Voltaire to learn their influence on the Enlightenment and how we see their influence still today. This activity is designed to be used as stations (either text or QR code based) to teach students how John Locke, Thomas Hobbes, Jean Rousseau, Baron de Montesquieu, and Voltaire influenced the Age of Enlightenment. Each station is
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5th - 9th
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Westward Expansion Manifest Destiny Stations Primary Source Analysis
In this engaging Manifest Destiny primary source analysis activity, student learning is guided by a student source paper, a notes sheet, and a PowerPoint presentation. Using all components together, students will be able to explain the American belief of Manifest Destiny (and the attitudes toward expansion).In the introductory activity, students engage with a PowerPoint to look at synonyms for the two terms, then make predictions as to what "Manifest Destiny" may mean or refer to. In step two,
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â US History Westward Expansion and Manifest Destiny Thematic Unit
Renaissance Art Show and Newspaper Project
This fantastic, interactive project has students analyzing some of the most famous art and artists of the Renaissance by rotating around the room with a "reporter's notebook". Students then use their notes to create newspapers detailing the art and artists as if the art show was taking place at your school!The download includes:6 stations with art and background info on Renaissance artistsA "reporter's notebook" sheet for note takingNewspaper templateLesson plan directions with video linksEditab
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5th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Renaissance Art and Literature Complete 1 Day Lesson Bundle
Historical Thinking Skills Introduction Solve a School Mystery!
Struggling with making historical thinking skills easy and accessible to your students? This introductory activity makes the skills relatable and fun! With this activity, students will be introduced to the major historical thinking skills (historical context, point of view, purpose, audience, and sourcing) without requiring them to also analyze historical information. The situation involves a girl named Gabby. Someone has written graffiti on the school wall about Gabby, and no one knows who!With
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7th - 10th
Also included in:Â The History Teacher Toolkit Posters, Forms, Agenda, Historical Thinking
Age of Exploration Stations or Reading Centers Activity Graphic Organizer
This content-rich activity is student-centered and interactive! This Explorers reading stations activity set has 11 stations with close readings, map activities, and primary sources. The activity can be done in a distance learning environment as the readings and questions are available in a Google apps option! Students analyze the fascinating expeditions of key explorers including: Pizarro, Cortes, Columbus, Magellan, Cabot, Drake, Cartier, Cabral, and Da Gama.This exploration lesson plan comes
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6th - 10th
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American Revolution Stations- Centers Activity Graphic Organizer-Digital & Print
This content-rich activity is student-centered and interactive! This Road to Revolution activity has 11 stations with close readings detailing the events that led to the American Revolution including:The Stamp ActTownsend ActsIntolerable Actthe Boston Tea PartyLexington and ConcordTea ActThe Proclamation of 1763Pontiac's RebellionThe Declaration of IndependenceThomas Paine's pamphletThe English Bill of RightsSocial classes in the colonies The Sugar ActThis activity comes with over 36 pages with
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6th - 10th
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The French and Indian War Causes and Effects Stations Distance Learning
An engaging overview of the French and Indian War with two interactive lessons and critical thinking! This bundle provides an introduction to point of view for students. In the classroom version, students review three voices from the past discussing their claim to land in the Ohio River Valley and then discuss who had the most justified claim through their exit tickets. On the second day, students interact with a primary and secondary source analysis stations activity discussing the impact of th
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6th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Events Leading to the Revolutionary War Full Unit Bundle Distance Learning
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