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AP® World History Curriculum Aligned Full Year Course of Content & Skills WHAP

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This AP® World curriculum bundle currently contains every AP® World History resource in my store. Currently you will find lectures that follow the AP® World History CED, guided notes for students, detailed speaker notes for every slide, vocabulary lists and quizzes, graphic organizers for every single topic, skills-specific lessons (DBQ, LEQ, MCQs, etc.) and many more supplemental activities (described in more detail below and in the preview). As more activities are completed, they will be adde

9th - 12th

Middle Ages, Social Studies, World History

CCSS

RH.9-10.1

, RH.9-10.2

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Bill of Rights in Cartoons Activity - US Constitution Analysis | Print & Digital

Created by

Social Studies Stuff

Teach the Bill of Rights with this middle school amendments activity that asks students to examine 15 cartoon scenarios and identify which U.S. Constitution amendment was violated. Use it as a Bill of Rights lesson, amendments activity, Constitution Day review, or government and civics practice while students explore basic American rights. Two differentiated versions are included: one summarizes each amendment for student reference, while the other uses the actual text from the Bill of Rights. T

4th - 9th

Civics, Government, U.S. History

CCSS

SL.6.1

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Declaration of Independence American Revolution Scavenger Hunt Worksheet Lesson

Created by

History with Mr E

This engaging Declaration of Independence scavenger hunt and worksheet activity is designed to deepen student understanding of the Declaration of Independence and the buildup to the American Revolution. In this activity, students work in teams or individually (teamwork is recommended for middle school students) to tackle a set of 32 engaging questions related to the Declaration of Independence. Key Features of This Resource: Collaborative Learning: Encourages teamwork and collaboration among stu

5th - 8th

Government, Social Studies, U.S. History

CCSS

RH.6-8.1

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Also included in: Declaration of Independence Activities Lesson for Causes of American Revolution

Causes of the American Revolution Revolutionary War Worksheets Activities Unit

Created by

History with Mr E

This Causes of the American Revolution unit bundle features 16 engaging lessons, activities, worksheets, and student-focused resources designed for middle school Social Studies classrooms. Each lesson in this American Revolution unit has been thoroughly tested and perfected, has earned amazing reviews and feedback, and offers students an engaging experience to learning early American history. Several topics included in this bundle are: The impact of the EnlightenmentThe French and Indian WarTh

5th - 8th

Social Studies, U.S. History, World History

CCSS

RH.6-8.1

, RH.6-8.2

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Also included in: American US History Part 1 Curriculum PLUS: Units, Projects, Worksheets, Maps

September 11th (9/11) Terrorist Attacks Stations Activity (PDF and Digital)

Created by

Little History Monster

"We had reached either the 51st or the 50th floor when we heard a huge explosion, which shook the building...the lights were flickering on and off. Then the building began to sink. The floor began to lower under my feet...People began screaming and crying"The intent of this NO PREP primary source lesson is to expose students to a variety of topics in a short amount of time using fun and engaging methods. The resource is available in print and Google Docs formats! Simply print and go for in-cl

6th - 10th

Social Studies, U.S. History, World History

CCSS

RH.6-8.1

, RH.6-8.7

, RH.6-8.10

Also included in: US History - 1877 to the Present - Station Activities GROWING BUNDLE

Salem Witch Trials Activity CSI Inquiry 13 Colonies American US History Unit

Created by

History with Mr E

In this Salem Witch Craft Trials activity, stations, and worksheet students delve into the complexities of one of the most notorious events in early American history and the 13 colonies in a Crime Scene Investigation format. This inquiry-based activity encourages students to explore four major theories that explain how and why the Salem Witch Trials occurred, fostering critical thinking and analytical skills. Key Features of This Activity: Investigative Approach: Students adopt the role of hist

5th - 9th

Other (Social Studies), Social Studies, U.S. History

Also included in: CSI US American History Bundle: Critical Thinking, Inquiry Projects

The Underground Railroad Reading Comprehension Worksheet Slavery Civil War

Created by

Teaching to the Middle

This passage briefly describes the Underground Railroad. 24 questions (identify, multiple choice, and DBQ) assess students' understanding. Another 3 short answer questions ask students about an African American song used to escape to freedom. I've included a color and BW version and a key. INCLUDES:Article (1000-1100 Lexile) 24 Questions- Identify and Multiple Choice; DBQ 3 Short Answer Color and BW Versions Key Included Part of my Civil War BundleAlso part of my Slavery BundleI do my best

5th - 7th

Informational Text, U.S. History

Also included in: MEGA Reading Comprehension Bundle Custom Bundle for Buyer

Boston Massacre Causes of the American Revolution Bias Primary Source Activity

Created by

History with Mr E

This Boston Massacre primary source analysis activity is a great way to examine bias in the American Revolution Era to explore how colonial Americans and the British soldiers viewed the event so differently. This interactive activity fosters critical thinking by having students examine a variety of images and source accounts to explore the question, "What really happened on the night of March 5, 1770?" This Boston Massacre lesson promotes critical thinking and historical analysis by examining

6th - 9th

Social Studies, U.S. History, World History

CCSS

RH.6-8.1

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Christopher Columbus Activity Hero Villain Native Americans Indigenous People

Created by

History with Mr E

This Christopher Columbus, Columbian Exchange, and Native Americans activity features a variety of accessible primary sources for students to evaluate the legacy of Christopher Columbus, deciding if Columbus should be remembered as a hero or a villain of history. Students use a variety of primary accounts related to Christopher Columbus, the Columbian Exchange, and his treatment of Native Indigenous Americans to gather evidence for both arguments before writing a short, structured essay to argu

6th - 9th

European History, U.S. History, World History

CCSS

RH.6-8.1

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World History Curriculum Growing Bundle Ancient to Modern Course High School

Created by

The Unraveled Teacher

This full year World History Curriculum growing bundle is designed for high school world history courses that cover all of world history from prehistory to the 20th century (World History 1 and 2) in a single year. The curriculum is well suited for honors level and on-level world history classes with options to choose activities that fit the desired level of rigor for your students.This is a GROWING BUNDLE- meaning the full curriculum is not yet complete. Lock in a low price now and gain free ac

9th - 12th

Ancient History, Middle Ages, World History

CCSS

RH.9-10.1

, RH.9-10.2

, RH.9-10.3

Holocaust Overview Reading Comprehension Worksheet World War II WWII

Created by

Teaching to the Middle

This article gives an overview of the Holocaust. 23 multiple choice questions assess students' learning of the topic. This is a great product to use as an informational text when reading literature about the Holocaust. I've included a color and black and white versions, as well as the key. *This discusses difficult information, so I would not recommend using with younger students. Includes:article (1100-1200 Lexile) 23 multiple choice questions, map questions Color and BW Version Key Include

6th - 8th

European History, Informational Text, Social Studies

Also included in: MEGA Reading Comprehension Bundle Custom Bundle for Buyer

Causes of the Great Depression Reading Comprehension 1930s

Created by

Teaching to the Middle

This passage explains the main causes of the Great Depression. Students answer 10 identification questions, 4 multiple choice questions, then observe 2 documents and answer 7 multiple choice questions. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as the key. INCLUDES:article 10 identification questions 4 multiple choice questions 2 documents with 7 multiple choice questions Color and BW Versions key Included in my Great Depression Reading Comprehension Bundle*I do my best to mak

5th - 8th

Informational Text, Social Studies, U.S. History

Also included in: MEGA Social Studies Bundle Custom Bundle for Buyer

World War II (2) Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle Holocaust

Created by

Teaching to the Middle

Need to give your students an in-depth understanding of World War II? This bundle has 41 articles related to World War II or the Holocaust (listed below). I've included a color and black and white version of each product, as well as a key. These are NOT editable files.Tutorial How to Make PDFs Editable for Google ClassroomIncludes articles and questions on these topics: -African Americans During World War II-Atomic Bombs-10 Key Battles (separate sheets and questions for all)-Battle of the Atla

5th - 8th

European History, Social Studies, U.S. History

World War One Lesson: M.A.I.N. Causes of WWI

Created by

Everything You Need Education

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

9th - 12th

European History, Social Studies, World History

APUSH Period 1 & 2 - Complete Unit - Activities, Review, DBQ, SAQ & Assessment

Created by

Ye Olde History Shoppe

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 bot

9th - 12th

U.S. History

Also included in: APUSH Semester 1 Bundle: 4 Complete Digital Units for AP US History

Maya Empire Mesoamerica CSI Inquiry Lesson: Activity Worksheet Project Analysis

Created by

History with Mr E

In this Maya Empire CSI Investigation activity, students take on the role of historians, scientists, and researchers as they try to uncover the reasons behind the downfall of the Mayan Empire. Students research the Maya downfall in Mesoamerica to understand their history, culture, and the factors that may have led to their demise. This resource is included in my Mesoamerica Unit Bundle to teach the Inca, Maya, and Aztec as well as my CSI World History Bundle! Students are engaged with a short

5th - 8th

Ancient History, Native Americans, World History

CCSS

RH.6-8.1

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, RH.6-8.4

Also included in: CSI World History Ancient Civilizations Activities: 9 World History Sets!

Athens vs Sparta in Ancient Greece Student Perspective Activity Worksheet

Created by

History with Mr E

In this Ancient Greece and 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. Students examine the major differences in ancient Greek government, terminology, how the civilizations treated others, and much more. Plus, you can choose between a traditional PDF format or the included digital version!Students learn about the major differences in gove

5th - 8th

Ancient History, Social Studies, World History

CCSS

RH.6-8.1

, RH.6-8.2

, RH.6-8.4

World War 2 and the Homefront Document Analysis Project for US History

Created by

Students of 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

5th - 10th

Social Studies, U.S. History, World History

CCSS

RH.6-8.1

, RH.6-8.2

, RH.6-8.4

US History Bell Ringers Social Studies Curriculum Historical Thinking Skills

Created by

Kyle Middleton

WHAT IF YOU HAD A SIMPLE ROUTINE TO START YOUR U.S. HISTORY CLASS FOR THE WHOLE YEAR?What if your students started working right away while practicing meaningful Historical Thinking Skills before the lesson started?Are you tired of searching for a new warm up before every class?This full-year U.S. History Bell Ringer bundle includes 300 ready-to-use warm ups across 20 units. Your students will analyze historical images, maps, short readings, vocabulary, important people, and major events while

6th - 12th

Other (Social Studies), Social Studies, U.S. History

CCSS

RH.6-8.2

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Fall of Rome Activity Worksheet for Ancient Rome and Roman Empire

Created by

History with Mr E

Use this Fall of Rome primary source investigation for students to examine seven different reasons to explain the collapse of Ancient Rome and the Roman Empire. Students study the spread of Christianity, the rise of inflation, attacks from outsiders, military decline, and much more. A student organizer is included, as well as an engaging "snowball" assignment to show how multiple causes worked together to bring the Fall of Rome. Learning Objective:Students will analyze seven diverse documents—c

5th - 8th

Ancient History, Social Studies, World History

CCSS

RH.6-8.1

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8th Grade U.S. History YEAR-LONG Curriculum Bundle!! | Google Apps

Created by

Lesson Plan Guru

The 8th Grade U.S. History YEAR-LONG Curriculum Bundle (1550s to 1876) covers EVERYTHING from the early 1500s Colonial America time period to the Reconstruction Era, which ended in 1876! This YEAR-LONG CURRICULUM is perfect for those teaching 8th grade US history and includes 12 incredible units (more details on those below!). STOP the stressful and endless search for amazing, high-quality, and affordable Social Studies lesson plans RIGHT NOW!!These incredible resources include the followin

8th

Other (Social Studies), Social Studies, U.S. History

CCSS

RI.8.1

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Cold War Reading Comprehension Worksheets Bundle United States History

Created by

Teaching to the Middle

This bundle includes 14 articles and 1 quiz. Some articles have DBQs. For specifics, I have each article posted individually with previews. There is a preview of each item, so be to check that out so you see exactly what you're getting. These are NOT editable files.INCLUDES: *Arms Race*Bay of Pigs Invasion*Berlin Airlift*Berlin Wall*Overview*Collapse of the Soviet Union*Communism Basics*Cuban Missile Crisis*Korean War*NATO*Red Scare*Space Race*Suez Crisis*Vietnam War*Quiz**BONUS FILE: Slideshow

6th - 8th

Informational Text, Social Studies, U.S. History

Louisiana Purchase and the Lewis and Clark Expedition Primary Source Activity

Created by

History with Mr E

In this highly-engaging Louisiana Purchase and Lewis and Clark investigation lesson, students use a collection of 11 primary source documents to understand the intricacies of the Louisiana Territory, the Louisiana Purchase, the Corps of Discovery, and the journey through the American West. In this activity, students focus on four overarching questions to guide research into the Louisiana Purchase. Students are given 4 key questions that will be answered by a close and thorough use of the documen

6th - 9th

Social Studies, U.S. History, World History

World War II (2) Attack on Pearl Harbor Reading Comprehension Worksheet

Created by

Teaching to the Middle

This passage gives a brief overview of the events of the attack on Pearl Harbor in World War II. 17 questions (matching and multiple choice) assess students' learning. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key. INCLUDES:Article 17 questions- matching and multiple choice Color and BW Versions Key included Part of my WW2 Battles Bundle- gives quick overview of key battles. Great for centers!Also part of my WWII Reading Comprehension BundleAlso part of my December Read

5th - 8th

European History, Social Studies, U.S. History

Also included in: MEGA Reading Comprehension Bundle Custom Bundle for Buyer

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About Dbqs resources

On TPT (Teachers Pay Teachers), Dbqs Resources help teachers bring document-based learning into social studies and history lessons. These resources center on primary and secondary sources that ask students to think, read closely, and support ideas with evidence. They are a strong fit for units that need deeper discussion and written analysis. Many teachers use them to make complex topics more accessible without losing rigor.

Teachers can find lesson plans, source sets, graphic organizers, prompts, and full DBQ packets that guide students step by step. Some resources include task cards, writing frames, and rubrics, which make it easier to scaffold analysis for different learners. Others offer assessments or response sheets that help teachers check understanding quickly. These formats save planning time while still giving students meaningful practice with evidence-based thinking.

In the classroom, a teacher might use a DBQ resource during a unit on civics, historical events, or culture to help students compare sources and build a clear argument. Instead of pulling everything together from scratch, they can print a ready-made set or assign it as guided work. This makes it easier to lead a focused discussion, support small groups, or review before a quiz. It also helps students stay organized as they move from reading sources to writing their response.