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NATO Reading Comprehension Worksheet and DBQ World Organizations
This informational article gives a brief overview of the history and purpose of NATO. 28 questions (matching, multiple choice, and DBQ) assess students' understanding. INCLUDES:Informational article on NATO- history and purpose (1100-1200 Lexile) 28 questions (matching, multiple choice, DBQ) Answer key provided This is a PDF file and is NOT editable.Part of my Cold War BundleI do my best to make sure I do not have typos or mistakes, but occasionally they slip through. PLEASE message me and I
5th - 8th
Informational Text, Social Studies, U.S. History
Also included in: Cold War Reading Comprehension Worksheets Bundle United States History
Comparing European and Japanese Feudalism Activity
In this highly-engaging Feudalism activity, students explore the similarities and differences between European and Japanese feudalism by rotating through 7 interactive stations. This dynamic lesson covers key aspects of feudal societies, including roles of women, codes of honor like bushido and chivalry, and the cultural differences in poetry, such as haiku and epic poems. Key Features: Station-Based Learning: Students move between 7 stations, each providing brief texts about the similarities or
5th - 8th
Middle Ages, Social Studies, World History
CCSS
RI.5.1
, RI.5.2
, RI.5.4
+14
Mansa Musa Islam and the Hajj Pilgrimage Primary Source and Snapchat Activity
In this Mansa Musa and Islam resource on West Africa, students analyze a primary source of Musa's pitstop in Egypt on his way to Mecca on his holy pilgrimage. Once students answer the analytical questions, they use excerpts from the source to create a Snapchat story of Mansa Musa's experiences in Egypt. There are three versions of the Snapchat story to best fit the needs of your students! Tons of fun, easy to implement, and a fun way to integrate modern technology! This resource in included in
5th - 8th
Ancient History, Middle Ages, World History
CCSS
RH.6-8.1
, RH.6-8.2
, RH.6-8.3
+4
Lewis and Clark CSI Activity | Louisiana Purchase & Sacagawea Mystery of History
Explore the Lewis and Clark Expedition, the contributions of Sacagawea, and Thomas Jefferson's Louisiana Purchase with this engaging investigation activity! This activity is perfect for lessons on American history and westward expansion, and encourages inquiry and historical thinking! A visually engaging case file is provided with comprehensive background readings on the Lewis and Clark Expedition, the contributions of Sacagawea, and Thomas Jefferson's Louisiana Purchase. Student detectives will
5th - 10th
Native Americans, Social Studies, U.S. History
CCSS
W.8.1b
, W.8.1e
, RH.6-8.1
+5
DBQ and CER Writing | Historical Writing Guides
Everything you need for supporting students with Historical Writing! CER writing (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) and DBQ Essays Use these guides to help support students every step of the way. Includes: -- Digital Interactive Slideshow - Writing Guide Covers: -- CER – Claim, Evidence, Reasoning Writing -- DBQ –Document Based Question Essays -- How to Analyze documents -- How to write a thesis statement Google Classroom Assignments: -- Digital CER Outline -- Digital DBQ Essay Outline Printabl
4th - 12th
English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies
Age of Exploration Reading Passages and Primary Sources Activity Set
In this Age of Explorers and Exploration primary source activity set, you receive 5 primary source warmups and skill-building exercises to supplement any unit on the Age of Exploration or Age of Discovery. In these Age of Exploration primary sources, students learn first hand about the travels of Vasco da Gama, the advice of Christopher Columbus, the voyage to rescue the Lost Colonists of Virginia from John White, the condition of the natives from Bartoleme de Las Casas, and an image analysis o
5th - 8th
European History, Social Studies, World History
CCSS
RH.6-8.1
, RH.6-8.2
, RH.6-8.3
+4
Checks and Balances | Digital Learning Activity
Checks and Balances is one of the most important concepts in American government — and one of the hardest to make stick.Students can memorize the three branches without truly understanding how they interact, limit each other, and shape every major political moment in American history. This activity fixes that by moving beyond identification and into application — giving students real and hypothetical scenarios where they have to actually use the system to work through what happens when one branc
5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Government, Social Studies, U.S. History
Also included in: Foundations of America | Digital Learning | Unit Activity Bundle
Battle of Yorktown Primary Source Activity | Print and Digital
Looking for an engaging introductory lesson on the Battle of Yorktown? Get your students working collaboratively to investigate primary sources as they try to determine what occurred at Yorktown, Virginia. This is a great opportunity not only to teach the significance of the battle, but also to discuss how/what we learn from primary sources. Both a print and digital version (in Google Slides™) are included.This activity is discussion-based and allows students to utilize a number of critical thin
4th - 5th
Social Studies, U.S. History
Also included in: Virginia Studies Primary Source Activities Bundle
John Smith and Powhatan Perspectives Activity
Looking for a way to teach students to consider different perspectives in order to understand history? This critical thinking activity is a great way for students to analyze primary source quotes in order to understand the changing relationship between the English settlers and the Indigenous People in Virginia. Students will:read background informationconsider and compare needs, wants, and goals of the English settlers and Indigenous Peopleread, compare, and analyze quotes from Captain John Smit
4th - 5th
Native Americans, Social Studies, U.S. History
Also included in: Virginia Studies Primary Source Activities Bundle
Causes of the French and Indian War DBQ - Printable and Google Ready!
What Was the Primary Cause of the French and Indian War?In this 10-page DBQ, students will analyze 6 sources and answer questions to help them come to their own conclusion about the causes of the French and Indian War. A step-by-step guide to teaching with DBQs (An additional 3 pages of content!) will help teachers who are new to this shift in social studies as well as provide a new spin on the process for those who are experienced! With this download, you will receive: a. Teacher's guide to
4th - 10th
Native Americans, Social Studies, U.S. History
Also included in: Early U.S. History DBQ Bundle (Set of 12 DBQs!)
Dust Bowl, FDR, and Fireside Chats: What did Roosevelt See in the Dust Bowl?
In this Dust Bowl and Franklin Roosevelt primary source analysis lesson, students listen to a fireside chat speech that President Franklin Delano Roosevelt gave in regard to his experiences in the Dust Bowl states during the 1930s. This is a great chance for students to understand the impact of two important pieces of American history: Fireside Chats and the Dust Bowl. At the same time, students practice great listening and analytical skills by breaking down the audio, as well as the written t
5th - 10th
Other (Social Studies), Social Studies, U.S. History
Cold War - Reagan's 'Tear Down This Wall!' - Speech Analysis and Answer Key
Cold War - Reagan's 'Tear Down This Wall!' - Speech Analysis - This 8 page Cold War resource includes a speech analysis of Ronald Reagan's famous Brandenburg Gate Speech in Berlin in which he famously declared 'tear down this wall'. The resource includes excerpts from the overall speech in order to make the speech more approachable by students. The two page speech is an excellent example of Cold War era tensions and ideologies. The resource includes 16 analysis questions that requires student
5th - 11th
Social Studies, U.S. History, World History
President Thomas Jefferson Quotes Activity and Web Quest
In this Thomas Jefferson activity, students examine several pieces of evidence to evaluate his legacy. Students examine a variety of quotes from Jefferson's life, randing from his days as a revolutionary, to his presidency, and to his post-presidency life. Students translate what Jefferson believes and states in each quote, then completes a web-quest portion of this project to examine more about how his actions line up to his beliefs. Students learn about the contradictions with the Louisiana
5th - 8th
Government, Social Studies, U.S. History
CCSS
RH.6-8.1
, RH.6-8.2
, RH.6-8.4
+5
Articles of Confederation DBQ (Strengths & Weaknesses)
Students will be analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. The assignment contains 10 documents and 30 questions. The assignment does not require the use of a textbook. I have included an answer key. Please message me if you have any questions. *Students will be analyzing primary source excerpts, pictures, and maps. *I have included an extended response at the end of the assignment. *The document can be uploaded to your website or Google Drive; however, please ma
5th - 11th
Government, Social Studies, U.S. History
Aztec and Hernan Cortes Conquistador Primary Source Worksheet Activity
In this Aztec and Hernan Cortes conquistador primary source worksheet activity, students engage with two critical documents that illustrate how Cortes and the Spanish conquistadors employed deception to conquer the Aztec tribe. Key Features: In-Depth Analysis: Students will explore primary sources to understand the tactics used by Cortés and his men, highlighting the deceptive strategies that facilitated the conquest of the Aztecs.Historical Context: This resource provides a clear view of the na
5th - 8th
Native Americans, Social Studies, World History
CCSS
RH.6-8.1
, RH.6-8.2
, RH.6-8.3
+4
Andrew Jackson and the Cherokee Westward Expansion DBQ Primary Source Activity
This primary source DBQ resource examines the relationship between President Andrew Jackson and the Cherokee people leading up to the Trail of Tears and Westward Expansion. Students grapple with six documents to understand the views and beliefs of Andrew Jackson, Cherokee leaders, and other native tribes, before engaging in a writing assignment to assess student learning. Key Features of This Resource: Guided analysis of 6 primary source documents, enabling students to explore President Jackson
5th - 8th
Native Americans, Social Studies, U.S. History
CCSS
RH.6-8.1
, RH.6-8.2
, RH.6-8.3
+8
Reconstruction Part II- Primary Sources for Freedmen's Bureau and Sharecropping.
This original activity by Primary Source is intended to help students understand how the nation was rebuilt during Reconstruction (Freedmen's Bureau, sharecropping). Students are asked to study images of the nation's recovery in action, then write captions for a newspaper to demonstrate their understanding. This Reconstruction activity can be used by itself, but works even better with the three-part series on Reconstruction now available in a bundle set at our store, Primary Source. Part I asks
4th - 11th
U.S. History
Explorer Vasco da Gama Reading Comprehension and DBQ Worksheet Exploration
This passage describes the life of Vasco da Gama. 12 questions (matching and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. Students complete a chart giving reasons to support why da Gama was a hero and a villain. Students read a journal entry from da Gama's journey and examine a map in 15 total document-based questions. INCLUDES:Article 12 Questions (Matching, Multiple Choice) Hero or Villain? Chart 15 DBQ Key Included Part of my Explorer Bundle*If you don't already, Follow Me!
5th - 7th
European History, Social Studies, World History
Also included in: MEGA Social Studies Bundle Custom Bundle for Buyer
The Punic Wars CSI Activity | Ancient Rome & Carthage | Mystery of History DBQ
Learn about the Punic Wars, ancient Rome and Carthage, Hannibal, and more with this engaging investigation activity! Great for lessons on ancient Rome and ancient civilizations, this CSI mystery activity is sure to be a hit! Students will learn about the Punic Wars, a turning point in the ancient world, through a crime scene investigation case file activity that encourages historical thinking and makes social studies fun! A visually engaging case file with comprehensive background readings on a
5th - 10th
Ancient History, Social Studies, World History
CCSS
W.8.1b
, W.8.1e
, RH.6-8.1
+5
The Abolition of Slavery Reading Comprehension Worksheet and DBQ Lincoln
This passage briefly describes the abolition of slavery. 16 multiple choice questions assess students' understanding. Another 5 multiple choice questions use a timeline. There is a color and BW version and a key. INCLUDES:*Article *16 multiple choice questions *5 multiple choice questions (timeline) *Color and BW Versions *Key Included Part of my Civil War BundleAlso part of my Slavery Bundle*If you don't already, Follow Me!
5th - 7th
Informational Text, Social Studies, U.S. History
Also included in: MEGA Reading Comprehension Bundle Custom Bundle for Buyer
Riding the Rails - Hoboes during the Great Depression (PDF and Digital)
"All of a sudden the train gave a jerk, as it took up slack in the drawbars. I heard Jim let out a muffled moan, as he fell. I whirled round and made a grab for him. He had on a knit cap. I got the cap and a handful of blond hair. Jim was gone. Disappeared under the wheels. No way could Jim survive."This gripping NO PREP primary source account of hoboes during the Great Depression will bring the misery of the era to life for your students. The resource is available in both print and Google Do
5th - 10th
Economics , Social Studies, U.S. History
Also included in: Great Depression - New Deal UNIT BUNDLE (Print and Digital Formats)
Bud Not Buddy Novel Unit with Lessons and Vocabulary
This is a unit has been completely updated for formatting and content. It is a complete novel study using the book Bud, Not Buddy. The entire unit focuses on the Common Core Standards shift to getting students to use evidence from the text to defend their responses. It includes: • Calendar Overview • Chapter Questions • Graphic Organizers • Mini-lessons • & More Please feel free to ask questions before purchasing! Enjoy! Bud Not Buddy Unit Plan by Raising Rigor is licensed under a Creat
3rd - 5th
Reading, Reading Strategies, Writing
New Nation Reading Passages and Primary Sources Set for Early US Presidents
In this New Nation primary sources and reading passages set, you receive 5 primary source warmups and skill-building exercises to supplement any unit on George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and James Monroe. Each New Nation primary source is also accompanied with a differentiated version to make modifications a breeze!In these New Nation primary sources, students learn first hand about the views and opinions of James Madison on the new Constitution, John Adams opinion
5th - 8th
Government, Social Studies, U.S. History
CCSS
RH.6-8.1
, RH.6-8.2
, RH.6-8.3
+7
DBQ Industrialism or Industrial Revolution & Slavery Primary Source Activity
In this DBQ activity, students compare industrialism or the Industrial Revolution in the North & Slavery and plantation life in the South through primary sources. Get your students to investigate how industrialism and slavery drove a wedge between the North and South, leading to the Civil War. This Common Core resource packet has a mini-DBQ designed to be similar to the New York Regents exam and SBAC. The DBQ is divided into a primary source document analysis and a written response section. S
5th - 11th
Social Studies, U.S. History
CCSS
RH.6-8.1
, RH.6-8.2
, RH.6-8.3
+7
Also included in: DBQ US History Document Based Question Common Core Activity Bundle
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