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5th grade social studies dbq microsofts
Immigration and Urbanization Unit BUNDLE
Increase student growth and engagement while saving time, energy and money! This bundle has everything you need and more! It is perfect for textbook free classrooms. Just print and go!Please see preview for Bundle detailsBundle includes several products that aren't available in my store. For those available in my store, specific descriptions can be found below:Immigration and Urbanization Reading Passage with Response WorksheetImmigration and Urbanization Stations ActivityImmigration and Urbaniz
Grades:
5th - 10th
Causes of the Civil War Gallery Walk
Students will learn about the causes of the American Civil War. The gallery walk contains 10 documents and 38 questions. There are 9 stations, and students will spend 3-4 minutes at each before rotating. I have included an answer key. Please message me if you have any questions. *Students will be analyzing pictures, cartoons, and primary source excerpts. *This is a great activity to get students out of their seats and moving! *The activity does not require the use of a textbook or teacher prepar
Grades:
5th - 8th
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Also included in: American History Gallery Walk Bundle (US History)
American West Gallery Walk (Transcontinental Railroad, Homestead Act, Dawes Act)
Students will learn about significant people and events in the American West (1862-1895). The gallery walk contains 12 documents and 33 questions. I have included an answer key. Please message me if you have any questions. *This is a great activity to get students out of their seats and moving! *Editable Word Document *Students will spend 3-5 minutes at each of the eight stations. *The activity does not require the use of a textbook or teacher preparation.American West Topics:Transcontinental Ra
Grades:
5th - 9th
Also included in: American History Gallery Walk Bundle (US History)
Analyzing Primary & Secondary Sources
This set includes:-PowerPoint lesson teaching the difference between primary/secondary sources and examples of each-Foldable on primary/secondary sources-Analyzing Sources anchor chart/posterI use this before starting my source studies with my students to give them background knowledge on what sources are and why we use them/how to use them!
Grades:
2nd - 6th
Causes of the American Revolution Gallery Walk
Students will learn about the causes of the American Revolution. The gallery walk contains 10 documents and 35 questions. There are 7 stations and students will rotate every 3-5 minutes. I have included an answer key. Please message me if you have any questions. *Students will be analyzing pictures, cartoons, and primary source excerpts.*This is a great activity to get students out of their seats and moving!*The activity does not require the use of a textbook or teacher preparation.*You can upl
Grades:
5th - 10th
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Also included in: American History Gallery Walk Bundle (US History)
The Abolitionist Movement | Digital Learning Pack
The Abolitionist Movement NO PREP Distance Learning Pack. Do you need and in depth examination of the Abolitionist movement? Give your students the opportunity to look at original texts, analyze different members of movement, and express their feelings about the movement. This activity can be broken into different parts and service your class for multiple days with different discussion topics! Digital and Paper Copies Included!This "Abolition Now: The Anti-Slavery Movement" Distance Learning
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Full Year U.S. History Distance Learning Deluxe Bundle
Causes of the Civil War DBQ
Students will learn about the causes of the American Civil War. The assignment contains 10 documents and 38 questions. Students will be analyzing primary source excerpts, pictures, and maps. I have included an answer key. Please message me if you have any questions.*Engaging lesson! *The assignment does not require the use of a textbook. *The document can be uploaded to your website or Google Drive; however, please make sure it is password protected.Topics: Compromise of 1850Fugitive Slave Act U
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5th - 10th
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War of 1812 Gallery Walk
Students will learn about the causes, events, and effects of the War of 1812. The gallery walk contains 12 pictures/excerpts and 33 questions. I have included an answer key. Please message me if you have any questions. ⭐ Engaging lesson! ⭐ Students will be analyzing pictures, maps, and primary source excerpts.⭐ This is a great activity to get students out of their seats and moving!⭐ The activity does not require the use of a textbook or teacher preparation.Station Topics: Impressment British tra
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4th - 9th
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Also included in: American History Gallery Walk Bundle (US History)
Era of Good Feelings Bundle! 2 activities, 1 great price! Common Core focused!
Era of Good Feelings Bundle! 2 activities, 1 great price! Common Core focused!In this bundle, you receive 2 highly-engaging products on the Era of Good Feelings! The first activity is a guided notes and PowerPoint activity and the second is a very Common Core focused, student DBQ investigation on the Era of Good Feelings!1.) The Era of Good Feelings: Guided Notes and PowerPoint! Show Both Sides of the Era!2.) The Era of Good Feelings: Does it Deserve This Name? Student Investigative DBQ!Enjo
Grades:
5th - 8th
"Medieval Knights and Chivalry" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessments
The illustrated Article and Power Point describe the process of becoming a knight and explain the code of chivalry. Activities and Common Core-Aligned Document Based Question Assessments included.Lesson includes: - 3-Page Illustrated Article - 39-Slide Power Point Presentation - Multiple Choice - Document Based Question Assessment + Answer Key- Common Core-Aligned - DBQ Short Answer Assessment + Answer Key - DBQ Scoring Rubric (allows students to easily score each other's short answer
Grades:
5th - 9th
Louisiana Social Studies 4th Grade Unit 4 Topic 1 COMPLETE TASK!
These resources were created to match the 4th grade social studies scope and sequence from Louisiana Believes. This topic includes:Intro to Unit 4 Topic 1, Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clark Expedition, Homestead Act, Manifest Destiny, Oregon Trail, and Effects on Native Americans PowerPointINTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK ACTIVITIES: Guided Notes for all slides and maps of U.S. expansionFocus Words chart and posters for Unit 4ALL texts/passages from Scope & Sequence in a student-friendly formatFOUR Co
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3rd - 5th
"The Sea Voyages of Zheng He" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessments
The Article and Power Point tell of the Ming's attempt to widen its tributary system and establish a state monopoly on trade by sending Admiral Zheng He on numerous sea voyages to distant lands. Activities, and C. C. Aligned Document-Based Question Assessments included.Lesson includes: - 2-Page Illustrated Article- 31-Slide Power Point Presentation- Multiple Choice / Document Based Question Assessment + Answer Key - Primary Source: - from "Zheng He's Journal" + Attachments- Common Core
Grades:
5th - 9th
World War II | The War in the Pacific | Digital Learning Pack
World War II: The War in the Pacific NO PREP Distance Learning Pack! Are you looking for a way to connect your students to the events of the war in the Pacific? This unique activity will draw your students attention with first hand accounts of the events on the front. Students will read depictions and first hand accounts of real events that took place during the battles. Digital and Paper Copies Included!This "World War II: The Pacific Theatre " Distance Learning Pack includes:1) A set of q
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: World War II | Distance Learning | Digital Bundle
The Medieval Catholic Church's Role - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assess
The illustrated Article and Power Point describe the Medieval Catholic Church, the increase of its influence and its relationship with the monarchy. It explains the orders founded at this time (Benedictines - monastic ... and Franciscans - mendicant), as well as, demonstrates the Church's emphasis on education, and its influence on universities. Benedict of Nursia, Francis of Assisi, and Thomas Aquinas are highlighted. Activities and Common Core-Aligned DBQ Assessments included.Lesson include
Grades:
5th - 9th
Early Capitalism and Mercantilism - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessment
The 3-page illustrated Article and 21-page Power Point explain how the Age of Exploration led to the system of capitalism and the philosophy of mercantilism, both of which dominated Europe and the rest of the world for centuries, and still greatly influences the world economy today. Activities and Common Core-Aligned Document Based Question Assessments included.Lesson includes: - 3-Page Illustrated Article - 21-Slide Power Point Presentation- Multiple Choice / Document Based Question Asses
Grades:
5th - 9th
Workers and Labor Unions | Digital Learning Pack
Workers and Labor Unions NO PREP DISTANCE LEARNING PACK! Labor Unions can be difficult to teach. We get it. They can be complex, and your students can get bored. If only there was a lesson that made unions, their goals, negotiation tactics, and the workers they represented easy to understand and interesting to learn about? This is the activity you've been looking for!This "Workers and Labor Unions" Distance Learning Pack includes: A document-based activity that assess your students's comprehen
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Gilded Age & Progressive Era | Digital Learning | Deluxe Bundle
Social Studies American Civics Bell Ringers Bundle (Google Slides Compatible)
Engage your students right when they walk in the door with bell ringers that will support your middle school American Government and Civics history curriculum!Inside this resource, you'll find 200 bell ringers to use throughout the year while you teach about American government, politics, the U.S. Constitution and other content related to Civics!Along with a PowerPoint version of the slides, the bell ringers are also compatible with Google Slides! There are links to digital versions of the bell
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5th - 8th
"The Columbian Exchange" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessments (DL)
The illustrated Article and Power Point examine the outcome and consequences of the European discovery of the Western Hemisphere - the exchange of goods, people, plants, animals, and ideas. Activities and Common Core-Aligned Document Based Question Assessment included.Lesson includes: - 3-Page Article- 21-Slide Power Point Presentation - Multiple Choice / DBQ Assessment + Answer Key - Primary Source: - from "Letter from Christopher Columbus" - 3 Primary Source Visual Attachments - Common
Grades:
5th - 9th
Reconstruction Gallery Walk
Students will learn about the successes and failures of post-Civil War Reconstruction. The gallery walk contains 8 documents and 32 questions. I have included an answer key. Please message me if you have any questions. ⭐ Students will rotate to 8 different stations. ⭐ Students will be analyzing pictures, maps, and primary source excerpts.⭐ This is a great activity to get students out of their seats and moving!⭐ I have included a writing prompt at the end of the gallery walk.⭐ The activity does n
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: American History Gallery Walk Bundle (US History)
"Medieval Europe" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessments (Dist. Learn.)
The "Medieval Europe" Article and Power Point are illustrated overviews of life in medieval Europe, including its geographical, cultural, political, and social aspects. Other illustrated articles include, "The Making of a Knight," and "Simplified Medieval Heraldry." Activities include a Medieval Crossword, the Simplified Heraldry Activity, Graphic Organizers, Identifying Concepts and Images, Map Activity, and Reflective Writing Activity. In addition to Multiple Choice / Short Answer DBQ Ass
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5th - 9th
Colonial America
This Power point has it all! It connects the age of exploration with the colonializing of North America. It also includes a Venn diagram to compare and contrast the explorers and the settlers. It includes all 13 original colonies, as well as, many economic, religious, and geographical issues that faced the settlers and their choice of location. It has a DBQ for a map of the Roanoke Colony, and it has short video clips included. At the end of the presentation, it includes a map to identify the
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3rd - 8th
Islam - 1,001 Arabian Nights - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessment
The Article and Power Point are explanations of the mythical origin of the book, A Thousand and One Nights. Scheherazade, the daughter of one of the king's viziers, decides to put an end to a terrible tradition. Excellent story of 1,001 tales told in 1,001 nights in order to save lives. Engaging extension to Islamic Unit. Activities and Document Based Question Assessments included.Lesson includes: - 4-Page Illustrated Article - 21 Slide Power Point- Multiple Choice / Document Based Question
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5th - 9th
"Medieval West Africa - An Overview" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assess.
The Article and Power Point examine the geography of West Africa, the history of the three Medieval West African Trading Empires: Ghana, Mali, and Songhai, as well as, explains Medieval West African Society and Art. Activities and Assessments included. (One Multiple Choice / DBQ Assessment and One C.C. Aligned Document Based Question Assessment) Lesson includes: - 8-Page Illustrated Article - 79-Slide Power Point Presentation + Notes- Multiple Choice / DBQ Assessments + Answer Keys - Primary S
Grades:
5th - 9th
Andrew Jackson Political Cartoons
Students will learn about the significant events during Andrew Jackson's presidency. The gallery walk contains 7 documents and 25 questions. Please message me if you have any questions. I have included an answer key. *Students will be analyzing maps, pictures, and cartoons. *I have included a summary under the documents to help students answer the questions. *No textbook or teacher preparation is required. *Gallery walk instructions are included. *Students will spend 3-4 minutes at each of the
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: American History Gallery Walk Bundle (US History)
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