Battles of the American Revolution Lesson FOR GOOGLE 1:1 CLASSROOM Aim: Why did colonists choose sides and why were the battles of the American Revolution important? Included in this resource: • Title page • Americans Divided reading passage with Patriots vs. Loyalists definitions • Sides of the American Revolution graphic organizer • Battles of the American Revolution reading passages with graphic organizer • Answer key/ideas for graphic organizer • Application/Closing/Higher Order thinking question Students will research the importance and significance of the battles of the Revolutionary War: Lexington and Concord, Fort Ticonderoga, Bunker Hill, Battle of Long Island, Trenton & Princeton, Saratoga, Camp at Valley Forge, Yorktown Adheres to Social Studies Common Core Standards - research, application, literacy, vocabulary Differentiation: graphic organizer, cooperative (may work with a partner according to teacher's discretion for graphic organizer) ★★ Note: This is usually a two-day lesson, with day one cooperative work and day two whole-group discussion ★★ Looking for the printable, pen and paper version of this resource? Find it here! American Revolution Battles ASSL •• Digital Papers by Lovin Lit and Ashley Hughes KG Fonts © 2012 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

Flexibility and Elastic Clause of the Constitution Aim: Why is the Constitution considered a "living document? Included in this product: • Title page • Do Now question: What considers something or someone "alive?" • Student-centered activity brainstorming question: How is the United States different today than when the Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution over 200 years ago? • Understanding the flexibility of the Constitution: amendment process, elastic clause, supreme court decisions • The Amendment Process reading passage with scaffolding questions • The Elastic Clause questions based on primary source quotation from the Constitution • Supreme Court decisions reading passage with scaffolding questions • Application/Closing/Higher Order Thinking Question • Flexibility Political Cartoon analysis for application • Answer Key for Teachers Students will research and understand the concept of the flexibility of the Constitution and what makes the Constitution a "living document" through the amendment process, the elastic clause, and supreme court decisions Adheres to Social Studies Common Core Standards - research, application, literacy, vocabulary Differentiation: cooperative {students may work in pairs/groups according to teacher's discretion for activities}; questions are scaffolded; students argue their opinions using relevant examples and details from the lesson and their knowledge of social studies Buy the BUNDLE and SAVE!! •• This product is also included in the Constitution UNIT BUNDLE! •• Paper and Tags by Ashley Hughes USA clipart by Educlips & Melonheadz KG Fonts © 2014 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

Constitution Unit Flexibility and Elastic Clause of the Constitution FOR GOOGLE DRIVE Digital, 1:1, interactive Social Studies learning! Aim: Why is the Constitution considered a "living document? Included in this product: • Title page • Do Now question: What considers something or someone "alive?" • Student-centered activity brainstorming question: How is the United States different today than when the Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution over 200 years ago? • Understanding the flexibility of the Constitution: amendment process, elastic clause, supreme court decisions • The Amendment Process reading passage with scaffolding questions • The Elastic Clause questions based on primary source quotation from the Constitution • Supreme Court decisions reading passage with scaffolding questions • Application/Closing/Higher Order Thinking Question • Flexibility Political Cartoon analysis for application • Answer Key for Teachers Students will research and understand the concept of the flexibility of the Constitution and what makes the Constitution a "living document" through the amendment process, the elastic clause, and supreme court decisions Adheres to Social Studies Common Core Standards - research, application, literacy, vocabulary Differentiation: cooperative {students may work in pairs/groups according to teacher's discretion for activities}; questions are scaffolded; students argue their opinions using relevant examples and details from the lesson and their knowledge of social studies ★★ Looking for the printable, pen and paper version of this resource? Find it here! Flexibility of the Constitution ASSL Paper and Tags by Ashley Hughes USA clipart by Educlips & Melonheadz KG Fonts © 2014 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

Christopher Columbus: A Hero or a Villain? Aim: How can Christopher Columbus be viewed as a hero? How can he be viewed as a villain? FOR GOOGLE CLASSROOM Included in this resource: • Title page • Do Now/Motivation student-centered question • Christopher Columbus Hero/Villain reading passage with positive/negatives graphic organizer • Debate Worksheet: Students will be placed into debate groups upon teacher's discretion; will gather information based on their side's argument - Evidence worksheet included • Application/Closing Questions Students will analyze and evaluate the effect Christopher Columbus had on the world and if he should be considered a hero or a villain Adheres to Social Studies Common Core Standards - research, application, literacy, vocabulary; writing/discussion based on argument Differentiation: graphic organizer; cooperative (students will be placed into debate groups based upon teacher's discretion) ★★ NOTE: When I execute this lesson, I usually split it up into two days: Day One giving the students time to create their arguments in groups, and Day Two allowing them to argue each side with closing arguments and submitting their application questions answers ★★ Looking for the pen and paper, hard-copy version of this resource? Find it here! Christopher Columbus ASSL •• Digital, 1:1, interactive Social Studies learning! Christopher Columbus Original Illustrations/Clip Art by Kerri Webb {GET IT HERE!} Application tag by Ashley Hughes KG Fonts and Kevin/Amanda Fonts © 2012 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

John Adams, Alien and Sedition Acts, XYZ Affair John Adams' Presidency: Election of 1796, XYZ Affair, Alien and Sedition Acts, Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions FOR GOOGLE DRIVE Aim: How did John Adams overcome challenges during his presidency? Digital, 1:1, interactive Social Studies learning! Included in this product: • Title page • Do Now: The Election of 1796 analytical thinking question • President Adams' Challenges {document-based learning activity} with scaffolding questions and activities • Document #1: The Election of 1796 • Document #2: The XYZ Affair w/scaffolding questions • XYZ Affair political cartoon analysis • Document #3: Alien & Sedition Acts w/scaffolding questions • Document #4: Kentucky & Virginia Resolutions w/scaffolding questions • Application/Closing/Higher Order Thinking Question • Answer Key for Teachers Students will analyze close-reading documents describing challenges faced by Adams during his presidency and will complete document-based scaffolding questions Adheres to Social Studies Common Core Standards - research, application, literacy, vocabulary, creating arguments with evidence Differentiation: cooperative {students may work in pairs/groups according to teacher's discretion for activities}; questions are scaffolded; students argue their opinions and make predictions using relevant examples and details from the lesson and their knowledge of social studies ★★ Looking for the pen and paper, hard-copy version of this resource? Find it here! John Adams' Presidency ASSL Clipart by Educlips Digital Paper by Ashley Hughes © 2012 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

Boston Tea Party - "Fight For Your Right to Tea Party!" Rap Song with Lyrics and Questions FOR GOOGLE 1:1 CLASSROOM ★★ This rap song activity can be used to supplement The Boston Tea Party lesson. Find it for Google Classroom HERE! ★★ To sing along with music, the tune to use is the Beastie Boys "Fight For Your Right to Party." ★★ Looking for the printable, pen and paper version of this resource? Find it here! Boston Tea Party Rap Song with Lyrics and Questions ASSL © 2012 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

Native Americans - First Empires of the Americas: Mayas, Incas, Aztecs Aim: Were pre-Columbian peoples civilized? FOR GOOGLE CLASSROOM Included in this resource: • Title page • Do Now/Motivation student-centered question • Ancient Maya reading passage • Ancient Inca reading passage • Ancient Aztec reading passage • Ancient Maya, Inca, and Aztec graphic organizers (3) • Venn Diagram/Compare & Contrast the Inca, Maya, and Aztec • Application/Closing/Higher Order Thinking Question Students will research and analyze documents to determine the characteristics and elements of civilization from the Ancient Incas, Mayans, and Aztecs; Venn diagram/compare & contrast application Adheres to Social Studies Common Core Standards - research, application, literacy, vocabulary; writing/discussion based on argument Differentiation: graphic organizers; cooperative (students can work in teams or partners for reading passages/graphic organizers/compare & contrast based on teacher's discretion) ★★ NOTE: This can be a one or two day lesson depending on the length of time students need for their work - it can be used as day one: cooperative learning, day two: whole-group discussion ★★ Looking for the pen and paper, hard-copy version of this resource? Find it here! Mayans, Incas, Aztecs ASSL •• Digital Paper by Christi Fultz Mayas, Incas, Aztecs Clip Art/Illustrations by Kerri Webb {GET IT HERE!} KG Fonts © 2012 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

Alexander Hamilton's Financial Plan Hamiltonian System FOR GOOGLE DRIVE Aim: How did Alexander Hamilton's Financial Plan attempt to fix the economic problems of the new nation? Digital, 1:1, interactive Social Studies learning! Included in this product: • Title page • Do Now student-centered situational question • Short close-reading Alexander Hamilton reading with critical thinking question • Hamilton's Financial Plan reading passage with vocabulary and corresponding scaffolding questions {questions can be answered individually or collaboratively} • 3 steps of Hamilton's Financial Plan graphic organizer • Application/Closing/Higher Order Thinking Question • Answer Key for Teachers Students will analyze Hamilton's Financial Plan to determine his plan for fixing the economic problems of the new nation Adheres to Social Studies Common Core Standards - research, application, literacy, vocabulary, creating arguments with evidence Differentiation: cooperative {students may work in pairs/groups according to teacher's discretion for activities}; questions are scaffolded; students argue their opinions and make predictions using relevant examples and details from the lesson and their knowledge of social studies ★★ Looking for the printable, pen and paper version of this resource? Find it here! Alexander Hamilton's Financial Plan ASSL Clipart by Educlips Digital Paper by Ashley Hughes KG Fonts © 2012 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

Whiskey Rebellion, Northwest Treaty, Pinckney Treaty Washington's Challenges: Northwest Territory, Battle of Fallen Timbers, Whiskey Rebellion, French Revolution, Jay and Pinckney's Treaties FOR GOOGLE DRIVE Aim: How did President Washington deal with the challenges faced during his administration? Digital, 1:1, interactive Social Studies learning! Included in this product: • Title page • Do Now student-centered situational question: Analyze a quote by General Patton and answer the questions that follow • President Washington's Challenges {document-based learning activity} Graphic Organizer • Document #1: Securing the Northwest Territory • Document #2: Battle of Fallen Timbers • Document #3: The Whiskey Rebellion {with scaffolding questions} • Document #4: The French Revolution • Document #5: Jay and Pinckney's Treaties • Application/Closing/Higher Order Thinking Question • Answer Key for Teachers Students will analyze close-reading documents describing challenges faced by Washington during his presidency and complete the corresponding graphic organizer. Adheres to Social Studies Common Core Standards - research, application, literacy, vocabulary, creating arguments with evidence Differentiation: cooperative {students may work in pairs/groups according to teacher's discretion for activities}; questions are scaffolded; students argue their opinions and make predictions using relevant examples and details from the lesson and their knowledge of social studies ★★ Looking for the pen and paper, hard-copy version of this resource? Find it here! President Washington's Challenges ASSL Clipart by Educlips Digital Paper by Ashley Hughes © 2014 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

George Washington's Precedents FOR GOOGLE DRIVE Aim: How did President Washington set an example for other presidents to follow? Digital, 1:1, interactive Social Studies learning! Included in this product: • Title page • Do Now student-centered situation question: When you first started school, how did you learn the rules of your classroom? How did you discover what was important and how things work in the school? Explain. • Making Inferences/Interpreting Information about George Washington reading passage with scaffolding questions • Definition of a "precedent" reading and student answer • Washington's precedents, Cabinet, and Supreme Court graphic organizers {can be done independently or cooperatively} • Application/Closing/Higher Order Thinking Question • Answer Key for Teachers Students will analyze documents to interpret and explain Washington's precedents he set as president including a cabinet and a two-term presidency Adheres to Social Studies Common Core Standards - research, application, literacy, vocabulary Differentiation: cooperative {students may work in pairs/groups according to teacher's discretion for activities}; questions are scaffolded; students argue their opinions using relevant examples and details from the lesson and their knowledge of social studies ★★ Looking for the printable, pen and paper version of this resource? Find it here! George Washington's Precedents ASSL Clipart by Educlips KG Fonts Digital Paper by Ashley Hughes © 2012 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

Early Political Parties Federalists vs. Democratic-Republicans FOR GOOGLE DRIVE Aim: Why and how did political parties form? Digital, 1:1, interactive Social Studies learning! Included in this product: • Title page • Do Now student-centered situational question: Explain your opinion of the statement, "My friends and I have a lot in common!" • President Washington Retires primary source document with scaffolding analysis question • Political Parties Begin reading passage with scaffolding question • Parties Begin graphic organizer based on reading passage: Federalists vs. Democratic-Republicans • Application/Closing/Higher Order Thinking Question • Answer Key for Teachers Students will analyze Washington's warning against political parties; analyze the differences in ideals between the Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans in terms of view on government, interpretation of the Constitution, economy, etc. Adheres to Social Studies Common Core Standards - research, application, literacy, vocabulary, creating arguments with evidence Differentiation: cooperative {students may work in pairs/groups according to teacher's discretion for activities}; questions are scaffolded; students argue their opinions and make predictions using relevant examples and details from the lesson and their knowledge of social studies ★★ Looking for the printable, pen and paper version of this resource? Find it here! Early Political Parties ASSL Digital Paper by Ashley Hughes KG Fonts © 2012 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

George Washington's Foreign Policy FOR GOOGLE DRIVE Aim: How do we avoid getting involved in the wrong situation? Digital, 1:1, interactive Social Studies learning! Included in this product: • Title page • Do Now student-centered situation question: If parents argue, should children get involved? Should they take sides? Why or why not? Which two countries would you consider the early "parents" of the United States? Why? • The Question of Foreign Involvement reading passage • What Foreign Policy Should the United States Adolpt? Graphic Organizer based on reading passage {students decide which foreign policy the United States should take and argue their opinion using evidence from the reading} • Washington's Neutrality Proclamation primary source document with defined vocabulary {students will read the primary source document and answer scaffolding questions - can be completed individually or cooperatively} • Application/Closing/Higher Order Thinking Question • Answer Key for Teachers Students will analyze documents to interpret and explain Washington's foreign policy choice for the nation Adheres to Social Studies Common Core Standards - research, application, literacy, vocabulary, creating arguments with evidence Differentiation: cooperative {students may work in pairs/groups according to teacher's discretion for activities}; questions are scaffolded; students argue their opinions using relevant examples and details from the lesson and their knowledge of social studies ★★ Looking for the printable, pen and paper version of this resource? Find it here! Washington's Foreign Policy ASSL Clipart by Educlips Digital Papers by Ashley Hughes KG Fonts © 2012 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

Native Americans - Five Characteristics of a Civilization FOR GOOGLE CLASSROOM Aim: Why did civilizations develop? Included in this resource: • Title page • Do Now/Motivation student-centered question • Characteristics of a Civilization Station Activity • Documents for Station Activity • Five Characteristics Graphic Organizer • Application/Closing/Higher Order Thinking Questions • Answer Key for Teachers Students will research and analyze documents to determine the five characteristics of a civilization in a cooperative setting; whole-group discussion on the five characteristics Adheres to Social Studies Common Core Standards - research, application, literacy, vocabulary; writing/discussion based on argument Differentiation: graphic organizer; cooperative (students work in teams for station activity; grouping based on teacher's discretion) ★★ NOTE: This can be a one or two day lesson depending on the length of time students need for their work at the stations ! ★★ Looking for the pen and paper, hard-copy version of this resource? Find it here! Characteristics of a Civilization ASSL •• Digital, 1:1, interactive Social Studies learning! © 2012 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

Native Americans Thematic Essay Writing Aim: How do I write a successful thematic essay? FOR GOOGLE CLASSROOM Included in this resource: • Thematic Essay packet for students: Thematic Essay task question, How to write a thematic essay guideline, Outline for student use • Thematic Essay Writing Powerpoint presentation for whole-group discussion ★★ Note: This is usually a two to three day lesson culminating in the students writing the essay in class. However, utilize these materials anyway you'd like ! If you have any questions regarding how to execute these materials, please do not hesitate to ask ! :) ★★ Looking for the pen and paper, hard-copy version of this resource? Find it here! Native Americans Thematic Essay ASSL •• Digital, 1:1, interactive Social Studies learning! Digital Papers for Student Outline by MsFultzCorner Digital Papers for Powerpoint Presentation by Emily Wean KG Fonts © 2012 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

George Washington and John Adams Presidencies - Problems Facing the New Nation FOR GOOGLE DRIVE Aim: What problems faced the nation after the Constitution was ratified? Digital, 1:1, interactive Social Studies learning! Included in this product: • Title page • Do Now student-centered situation question: What difficulties did you face when starting the new school year? Explain the changes you had to make. Have you had to work with new people you've met in school? Explain how. • Cooperative Learning/Group Activity: Economic Problems Facing the Nation {students brainstorm 3 economic problems that they think could face the new nation and provide an explanation} • Factual Economic Problems Facing the Nation Graphic Organizer • Cooperative Learning/Group Activity: Political Problems Facing the Nation {students brainstorm 3 political problems that they think could face the new nation and provide an explanation} • Application/Closing/Higher Order Thinking Question • Answer Key for Teachers Students will think critically to brainstorm possible problems that could be affecting the new nation & discuss the factual economic and political problems that the new nation encountered Adheres to Social Studies Common Core Standards - research, application, literacy, vocabulary Differentiation: cooperative {students may work in pairs/groups according to teacher's discretion for activities}; questions are scaffolded; students argue their opinions using relevant examples and details from the lesson and their knowledge of social studies ★★ Looking for the printable, pen and paper version of this resource? Find it here! Problems Facing the New Nation ASSL USA clipart by Educlips KG Fonts Updated 112217 © 2012 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

Industrial Revolution - Lesson: The Industrial Revolution Begins in the United States Aim: Are all revolutions violent? FOR GOOGLE CLASSROOM Included in this resource: • Cover Page • Student-centered situational Do Now questions • Brainstorming of the definition of "revolutions." • Definitions of Revolution and the Industrial Revolution explained • Life Before the Industrial Revolution analysis of image and corresponding graphic organizer (students brainstorm responses individually and then collaboratively as a whole-group) • The Factory System reading passage with corresponding space for student explanations • Life During the Industrial Revolution analysis of image and corresponding graphic organizer (students brainstorm responses individually and then collaboratively as a whole-group) • Application/Closing/Higher Order Thinking Question • Answer Key for Teachers Students will analyze the close-reading passage and images to understand the changes that occurred during the Industrial Revolution. Students will complete the graphic organizers based on the reading and images. Adheres to Social Studies Common Core Standards - research, application, literacy, vocabulary, creating arguments with evidence Differentiation: cooperative {students may work in pairs/groups according to teacher's discretion for graphic organizers}; students argue their opinions and make predictions using relevant examples and details from the lesson and their knowledge of social studies. ★★ Looking for the pen and paper, hard-copy version of this resource? Find it here! Industrial Revolution Begins in America ASSL •• Digital, 1:1, interactive Social Studies learning! Digital Papers by Ashley Hughes KG Fonts © 2012 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

Why did trench warfare lead to a stalemate on the Western Front during World War I, and how did new technology eventually help break the deadlock? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of trench warfare and the lives of soldiers on the Western Front. Students will analyze primary and secondary source documents. They’ll then answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - German soldiers fighting from a trench primary source photo analysis with scaffolding questions Trench Warfare and the Western Front document analysis with scaffolding questions Private Frederick Dickinson primary source letter excerpt analysis with scaffolding questions Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: Why did trench warfare have such a significant impact on the lives of soldiers during World War I, and how did it change the ways wars were fought in the future? Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★ Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

How did President Wilson’s efforts to keep the United States neutral during World War I shape his re-election campaign and eventual involvement in the war? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the neutral stance of American before and during World War I. Students will analyze primary and secondary source documents. They’ll then answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - “Bringing it Home” 1916 primary source political cartoon analysis with scaffolding questions American Neutrality document analysis with scaffolding questions Woodrow Wilson “Message on Neutrality” primary source analysis with scaffolding questions Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did President Wilson’s decision to maintain American neutrality during the early years of WWI impact the United States’ involvement in the war and its relationship with other countries? Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★ Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

How did the first Battle of the Marne change the course of World War I and impact the strategies used by both sides for the rest of the war? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the first Battle of the Marne during World War I. Students will analyze primary and secondary source documents. They’ll then answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - Joseph Joffre primary source quote analysis with scaffolding questions First Battle of the Marne document analysis with scaffolding questions Battle of the Marne map analysis with scaffolding questions Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: Why was the First Battle of the Marne a turning point in WWI, and how did it affect the outcome of the early phase of the war? Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★ Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.

Why was Jose Marti’s vision for Cuban independence both achieved and challenged after the Spanish-American War? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the rebellion in Cuba before the Spanish American War during the imperialism era. Students will analyze primary and secondary source documents. They’ll then answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge. Included in this resource: Do Now - Jose Marti primary source quote analysis with scaffolding questions Rebellion in Cuba reading passage with scaffolding questions Jose Marti on the Rebellion in Cuba POV with scaffolding questions Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did U.S. involvement in the Spanish-American War impact Cuba’s path to true independence? Answer key for teachers (suggested) ★ Please make an executive decision whether or not this lesson can be executed with your students based upon the preview file. Thank you! ©2024 A Social Studies Life For personal use only. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.