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Common Core RH.6-8.9 resources under $5
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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Battles of World War 2 Stations Lesson: Map Activity, Reading & Digital Resource
This World War 2 lesson is an awesome way for students to learn about all the major battles through stations readings! The download includes lesson plan instructions on how to create an engaging stations lesson as well as ways to differentiate for your students. There are 9 one-page readings on major battles of World War 2 that can be hung up around your classroom as stations. Students move through the stations with the included chart and map to learn about each battle and the impact it had on t
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7th - 10th
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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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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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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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Age of Discovery and Exploration Readings & Dinner Party
This critical thinking lesson on the Age of Discovery (or Age of Exploration) features 8 short readings on major figures of the period along with maps and pictures. This includes:Vasco da GamaFerdinand MagellanFrancis DrakeChristopher ColumbusJacques CartierZheng HePrince Henry the NavigatorQueen Elizabeth IA chart is included for students to complete based on the readings along with a map on which students draw in each explorer's route. After rotating around the room learning about each explore
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5th - 11th
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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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Black Death Plague Then and Now | What was it like in 1348? Is it still around?
In this Black Death stations activity, students examine primary evidence from the 1348 plague pandemic that hit Europe to learn what the disease was like, where it came from, and how people reacted at the time. Several stations also force students to examine the plague from a modern lens to learn how modern science has taught us more and where outbreaks can still happen. This resource is a great way to connect medieval history to our lives today!This Middle Ages lesson is included in the large
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5th - 9th
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Magna Carta Analysis | Four Principles of Government | Magna Carta Resource
In this Magna Carta lesson plan, students examine the Magna Carta to learn the major Constitutional principles of limited government, shared power, individual rights, and the rule of law before engaging in a primary source analysis. Once students understand these four principles, students turn their attention to excerpts from the Magna Carta and try to find what principle is at work. This Magna Carta lesson is always a hit with my students!This Middle Ages lesson is included in the larger Middl
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5th - 8th
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World War 2 and the Homefront Document Analysis Project for US History
This thorough packet includes 6 documents from the American homefront during WW2 along with background readings on each. Students analyze key information from short paragraphs, posters, and more to answer questions for each. This is a fantastic overview of how life changed for Americans during the war. Included topics are the changing role of women, industrial production, rationing, victory gardens, changing roles for marginalized groups, and internment camps. Each page includes great visuals,
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5th - 10th
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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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
Indian Removal Act Primary Source Analysis Lesson Plan
This engaging lesson plan on America's Indian Removal Act is a fantastic resource to get your students thinking critically, analyzing primary sources, and working together! The complete lesson includes detailed teacher directions to set up multiple activities in one class period. There's a warm up question, introduction, link to a short video, and discussion points before leading into the primary source analysis activity.There are 10 short excerpts from various speeches or documents related to t
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7th - 11th
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Jim Crow Laws Student Reading, Primary Source Activity, Web Quest on Black Codes
In this Jim Crow student reading and primary source activity, students learn the origins and history of Jim Crow laws throughout the United States before engaging with primary text from the Jim Crow era. Students will complete three activities to learn the history of Jim Crow laws in the United States. First, students complete an introductory reading with four guided reading questions. Next, students read a variety of Jim Crow laws and translate them into their own words. Finally, students co
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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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Ancient Rome Reading Stations & Graphic Organizer Worksheet: Digital & Print
This content-rich, student-centered, and interactive activity has seven stations detailing the (GRAPES) geography, achievements, social classes, leadership (government and laws), economy, and religion of Ancient Rome. The readings include pictures, charts, and maps. Questions and interactive mini-activities are underneath the reading and on a separate worksheet for teacher choice. An answer key is included! Teacher instructions and 5 different activity ideas for the same Common Core readings are
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4th - 10th
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Reconstruction Gallery Walk & Stations Primary Source Activity Digital & Print
Get your students investigating post-Civil War Reconstruction with this versatile, student-centered Reconstruction Gallery Walk. Each of the 10 Reconstruction stations has guiding questions for students to consider while viewing. Students complete a graphic organizer based on their analysis of each primary source visual.Here’s what’s included with each complete activity set:1. A one-page Reconstruction background close reading to be read as an introduction with the class. 2. A two-page graphic o
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6th - 11th
Also included in:Â US History Year in Curriculum United States Printable & Digital- Grades 6-8
Causes of American Revolution Primary Sources | Stamp Act, Quartering Act
In this American Revolution primary source activities set, students will closely analyze several primary sources that led to the American Revolutionary War. Each primary source is an excerpt from an early event that caused America's war for Independence.Students will read selections from:- the Stamp Act- the Stamp Act Congress- Responses from local businesses in regard to the Stamp Act- the Declaratory Act- the Coercive Acts (the Intolerable Acts)- the Quartering Act- the Townshen
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5th - 8th
World War 1 Digital Interactive Notebook: Map, Timeline, & Digital Activities
This World War I digital notebook features 10 fully-editable interactive pages on WW1 for Google Drive in either US History or World History! Based on these best-selling World War 1 Interactive Notebook Pages, these can be completed all online with laptops, tablets, or any other device that supports Google Drive! Topics covered include: A timeline of key battles and events of World War IThe long term & immediate causes of the warThe Zimmerman TelegramWW1 PropagandaTrench warfareNew weapons o
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7th - 10th
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Immigration Political Cartoon Analysis Activity
This Immigration Political Cartoon Analysis activity for US History includes 11 primary source political cartoons from between 1869 and 1941 for students to analyze. Each cartoon has either positive or negative views of America's immigration policies, with a focus on the Gilded Age era of increased immigration. For each cartoon, students determine who the target is (Chinese, Irish, Italian, etc), whether it is pro or anti immigration, and provide an analysis of the cartoon's message. A chart is
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7th - 12th
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Treaty of Versailles and Ending of World War 1 | Student Fact-Checking Activity
In this engaging primary source analysis activity on the Treaty of Versailles that ended World War I, students fact-check a variety of statements about the terms issued down in the Treaty of Versailles to end World War One (known as the war to end all wars)!Students can work individually, in groups, or complete as a homework assignment to tackle this assignment! Students verify statements, then find the proof to back their statements! A Google 1:1 compatible version is included in this product
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6th - 10th
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History Skills Activities and Worksheets
This fantastic bundle of Social Studies Skills Activities and Worksheets covers all the essential skills your students need to understand for studying history! It makes for fantastic back to school activities to help your students grasp the skills they will be using all year long! The worksheets cover all of the following: Understanding primary vs. secondary sourcesReading & creating timelinesDetermining fact from opinionIdentifying cause & effectUnderstanding map projectionsHuman develo
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5th - 9th
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Harlem Renaissance and Great Migration Activity and Reading | 2 activities!
In Harlem Renaissance and Great Migration student reading and research activity, students learn the origins of (and contributors to) the movement that resulted from the Great Migration. Students begin with an introductory text on the Great Migration and Harlem Renaissance with guided questions to review the essential material. Then, students transition to an activity that allows them to learn more about 7 of the major contributors to the Harlem Renaissance. Students will use QR codes to inves
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5th - 10th
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