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12th grade social studies dbqs
World War One Lesson: M.A.I.N. Causes of WWI
Before we get to the actual war itself it is most important for students to understand how we got there. The four underlying causes of the war which we will be covering are Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism and Nationalism: which we will refer to as the M.A.I.N. causes of World War I. In this assignment one student will become an expert in one of the four M.A.I.N. causes, and instruct three other people in a group. By the end of it every student should have a comprehensive understanding of th
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9th - 12th
The Sinking of the Lusitania: Solve the WWI Mystery w Primary Source Analysis!
Perhaps one of the most important events of World War One, the sinking of the Lusitania has fascinated kids and adults for years. Use this mystery to harness that fascination and engage students in an inquiry-based mission that they will remember all year long!In this mystery, students are posed with an engaging scenario - they are CIA Agents that must piece together once and for all how and why the Lusitania sank. They are presented with a variety of "exhibits," all cleverly designed to engage
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: GROWING WWI BUNDLE: Higher Order Thinking WWI Activities (SS5H2)
APUSH Period 1 & 2 - Complete Unit - Activities, Review, DBQ, SAQ & Assessment
Whether you are a new APUSH teacher or a veteran looking to shake things up, this unit pack can get you rolling for the new school year. Start your AP United States History class strong and stress-free with this Complete Unit Pack. Parts of the Period 1 Unit Pack can work well as a Summer Assignment also. Teach skills & content simultaneously! This unit is designed to supplement all the major APUSH Textbooks. (We used American Pageant but for 2020-2021, I switched to AMSCO & it works for
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: APUSH Semester 1 Bundle: 4 Complete Digital Units for AP US History
Great Depression | The Causes of the Great Depression DBQ | Print & Digital
For this common-core-aligned activity, students will analyze primary and secondary sources to determine the causes of the Great Depression in the United States. fIt's a great way to practice historical-thinking skills. Both Print & Digital (Google drive) versions included! Perfect for Distance Learning.Buyer Feedback"Great product! Wonderfully made. The students enjoyed this activity." JosephFirst, students will read and answer critical-thinking questions to obtain historical context about t
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9th - 12th
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Reasons For and Against Using the Atomic Bomb in World War II DBQ
This DBQ argues for and against using the atomic bomb against Japan during World War II through 6 primary source documents with constructed response questions followed by an essay question using all the documents. The DBQ has a total possible 7 points and has an answer key plus additional ideas for student discussion.If you want this DBQ, you can make it as part of my Build a Bundle - 3 DBQs for $9. Spend just $5.00 more and get 2 more DBQs!I created this DBQ for my Global History IV course, and
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: World History Mega Bundle - Buy My Store
AP® US History DBQ Tool Kit - APUSH DBQ - Thesis, Context, Sourcing & Evidence
Do you struggle with breaking down the AP DBQ? This Tool Kit can be used to introduce or review/practice the APUSH DBQ. Everything is ready to post for your students. No prep needed. *** UPDATED to reflect changes to the DBQ/LEQ Rubrics for 2023!FORMAT: Google Slides that can be edited, modified, and posted as a fill-able document for students on Google Classroom... or printed! (I like having a Google Slide option because you can switch out documents and reuse the practice template throughout t
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9th - 12th
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US History Bell Ringer Journal and Digital Version Bundle - 300 Bell Ringers
Are you looking for an easy way to save time and build rich discussions? As history teachers, we don’t have a lot of extra time. These amazing bell ringers have been designed to help you start class with success. They are easy to use and easy to grade! These warm ups align with your U.S. History Curriculum. The benefits of organizing by content unit are that it leads to rich discussions about topics you have taught, or will teach in your unit. Give your students an opportunity to improve their
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5th - 12th
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Selma (2014): Document Based Question Bundle (Movie Guide + Essay Outline + DBQ)
**** If you purchase this product, you do not have to purchase the movie guide separately! This bundle includes the movie guide! DBQs are an excellent way to hit most of the Common Core standards in your class. If there is one activity that encapsulates the requirements of the Common Core - the DBQ is it! This DBQ is designed to help students combine their knowledge of the movie "Selma" with primary/secondary source documents! This is a great culminating activity for the movie!Prompt: Analyze th
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8th - 12th
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World War I Hitler vs Treaty of Versailles Primary Source Analysis (WWI or WWII)
World War I Hitler vs Treaty of Versailles Primary Source Analysis takes students to Germany 1923. Students analyze Hitler’s speech on the Treaty of Versailles and learn the treaty’s effects on the German people as well as its contribution to Hitler and birth of World War II. Some knowledge of the Treaty of Versailles is required for the understanding of this document. This can be used in class or as homework as it’s a completely stand alone assignment. For younger students however, teacher's gu
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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The Gilded Age and Progressive Era | Digital Learning Activity Bundle
Do you need to update your activities, but don't have the time? Are you looking for "state of the art", innovative, and engaging activities to help your students comprehend the Gilded Age and Progressive Era in America? Do you want to convert your class into a "21st century" learning environment? This bundle is ONE OF A KIND!This "The Gilded Age and Progressive Era Unit Activity" Bundle has everything you need to teach your students about the key events, people, movements, and pieces of legislat
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5th - 12th
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The Dropping of the Atomic Bomb WWII: Document Based Question (DBQ)
DBQs are an excellent way to hit most of the Common Core standards in your class. If there is one activity that encapsulates the requirements of the Common Core - the DBQ is it! Prompt: Explain the process that gave birth to the nuclear bomb. To what extent was the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki a military necessity to win the war?Here is a list of the documents:1. Letter from Albert Einstein to FDR, August 2nd, 1939 2. Manhattan Project Explained 3. J. Robert Oppenheimer quote after seeing f
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8th - 12th
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U.S. & World History Growing Bundle - Bellringers MEGA-PACK! 550+ Bell Ringers!
Are you looking for an easy way to save time and build rich discussions? As history teachers, we don’t have a lot of extra time. These amazing bell ringers have been designed to help you start class with success. They are easy to use and easy to grade! These warm ups align with your U.S. and World History Curriculum. The benefits of organizing by content unit are that it leads to rich discussions about topics you have taught, or will teach in your unit. Give your students an opportunity to imp
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4th - 12th
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Adam Smith v Karl Marx Primary Source: Industrial Revolution + Google Apps
Adam Smith vs Karl Marx Primary Source Activity teaches students about the two competing economic theories that rocked the mid 19th century, laissez-faire capitalism and communism. This activity begins with Smith’s discussion of the effect of the individual on the economy and its advancement, as well as the role of government and monopolies in the free market system. Marx responds with the history of the Bourgeois and Proletarians and his criticism of capitalism, as well as Marx’s opinion on the
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Digital & Print: APUSH DBQ Practice & Targeted Intervention - AP US History DBQ
Unsure how to effectively support your students in practicing skills for the DBQ? Everything ready to print or post for your students. No prep needed! [includes full 18 pages of answer keys!] Comprehensive, personalized, and guided DBQ workshop for students to master EACH DBQ rubric point. Students can practice, complete targeted intervention & demonstrate mastery--all on one ready-to-go Google Slides Document! UPDATED to reflect changes to the DBQ/LEQ Rubrics for 2023. Email with questions:
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9th - 12th
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Reconstruction Amendments Primary Source Activity + Distance Learning Version
The Reconstruction Amendments Primary Source Activity, teaches students about the significance of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution through common core investigation. It also links the Fourteenth Amendment to Brown v. Board of Education. This can be used in class or as homework as it’s a completely stand alone assignment. This is also perfect for substitute teacher plans, and of course, a key is included.** Also includes Google Apps version of the worksheet for distan
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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Primary Sources: The Magna Carta and English Bill of Rights
As part of an overall discussion of the influences upon American government, this resource consists of a graphic organizer that divides excerpts from both the Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights into sections that students can then paraphrase, either individually or in groups. Doing so makes the speech more accessible to all learners.The resource also includes a series of questions based on each document. The questions, which progress in complexity, also establish connections with speci
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Bundled Mini-Lesson: Influences on American Government
Economics | Capitalism, Socialism & Communism | Document Based Activity
This product contains multiple activities that allow students to compare Capitalism, Socialism, & Communism. (Who produces the goods, who distributes the goods, decides prices etc.) These activities are great to use during a Cold War Unit, Industrial Revolution Unit or when comparing economic systems in Economics. There are multiple activities- use them all or mix and match. This product contains:1) Warm-up Activity ( infographic chart )- students read through the differences between Capital
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Economics Activity Bundle | 20 + Simulations, Videos, Web-Quests & More!
Causes of World War 1 DBQ
This best selling DBQ explores the causes of World War One from militarism, alliances, imperialism, and nationalism through 10 primary or secondary source documents including one map, a chart, 3 cartoons and a newspaper headline. For a different format, see my Causes of World War I: History Station.This DBQ can be used in many ways from standardized test prep and review to a substitute teacher lesson, and if you need it as a Word document, let me know and I will email it to you.If you want this
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: World History Mega Bundle - Buy My Store
Mercantilism Political Cartoon Analysis (Age of Exploration) + Google Apps
Mercantilism Political Cartoon Analysis is an excellent resource to illustrate mercantilism's benefits to Europe’s mother countries. This common core analysis is introduced with a summary of mercantilism and is followed by a fill in the blank of a diagram of mercantilism. This can be used in class or as homework as it’s a completely stand alone assignment.*Includes Google Apps version of worksheet for distance learningSave Money! Get this resource along with the entire unit, including PowerPoint
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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World History Bell Ringer Journal and Digital Version Bundle - 300 Bell Ringers
Are you looking for an easy way to save time and build rich discussions? As history teachers, we don’t have a lot of extra time. These amazing bell ringers have been designed to help you start class with success. They are easy to use and easy to grade! These warm ups align with your World History Curriculum. The benefits of organizing by content unit are that it leads to rich discussions about topics you have taught, or will teach in your unit. Give your students an opportunity to improve thei
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4th - 12th
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Document-Based Question Writing Sentence Starters (DBQ) Social Studies
Analyze a source...now what? The writing resources included are great for social studies assignments that require document or text-based writing. Teach students how to locate important information in sources and help them put their observations into words. This must-have resource will become every students' "go to" when analyzing sources and completing DBQ social studies tasks. 5 Steps for Teaching Writing in Social Studies Resources Included:1.) Understanding the Writing Prompt (Example of ana
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3rd - 12th
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Manorialism and Feudalism in Medieval Europe DBQ
This DBQ looks at manorialism (the economic system during the Middle Ages) and feudalism (Medieval Europe’s political system) through 6 primary and secondary source documents including 1 illustration, 1 chart and 1 map. Each document is followed by at least one constructed response question and a summary essay question using the documents wraps up the DBQ.This DBQ:addresses the Common Core Standardsfollows New York State social studies testing required formatis useful as homework, test review or
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Medieval Times Bundle
TEMPLATE: DBQ How-To PPT (Google Slides) for ALL AP History Classes
DBQ writing is an integral skill on the AP exam and helps students to think like historians: make connections between sources, consider the context, articulate a claim, etc. To help students master these skills, use this step-by-step PPT to guide students to success.This DBQ PPT can be EDITED to fit APUSH, AP Euro or AP World History classes. It is a TEMPLATE PPT that includes information of how to earn each rubric point with places for the teacher to add their own examples / sample responses⭐⭐
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9th - 12th
Also included in: AP Euro Unit 2: Reformation & War - Activities, SAQ, DBQ, Review & Exams
Mongol Empire Primary Source: Daily Life of the Mongols According to Marco Polo
This worksheet allows students to use a primary source document to learn about the daily and seasonal life of the Mongol people according to Marco Polo. The worksheet allows students to read a short primary source from the writings of Marco Polo. The worksheet includes ten questions and has an answer key for the teacher. The reading is very engaging for students.I would like to thank Christine O'Brien Creative f
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: Mongols and Mongol Empire Lesson Plan
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