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Jillian Welch, Megan Conley, Marie Scilacci, Megan Tilton, and Deanne Hicks

Kate Smith Elementary

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the Purpose of a DBQ

Social Studies

• Based on historical documents

and graphics specific to a time period

• Include both text and graphics
• Includes a final written piece

Science

• Based on scientific documents

and graphics specific to the content

• Include both text and/or graphics,

but sometimes a graphic is the best option for the content

• Includes a final written piece

Science DBQs Available

• 2nd Grade - Matter
• 2nd Grade - Earth’s Systems
• 3rd Grade - Inheritance and Variation of Traits
• 3rd Grade - Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems
• 4th Grade - Native Americans/Beginning of the Oregon Trail
• 4th Grade - Resources on the Oregon Trail
• 4th Grade - Hastings Cutoff and the Donner Party
• 5th Grade - Matter
• 1st Grade - we’re working on it! – Traits/Biomimicry

3rd Grade – Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems

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3rd Grade – Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems

Grade Level Samples

• Sit with others in your grade level
• Discuss the sample Science DBQ
• Discuss the corresponding

Teacher’s Guide

• Ask questions!

Other Science DBQs Available

• 2nd Grade - Matter
• 2nd Grade - Earth’s Systems
• 3rd Grade - Inheritance and Variation of Traits
• 3rd Grade - Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems
• 4th Grade - Native Americans/Beginning of the Oregon Trail
• 4th Grade - Resources on the Oregon Trail
• 4th Grade - Hastings Cutoff and the Donner Party
• 5th Grade - Matter
• 1st Grade - we’re working on it! – Traits/Biomimicry

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Jillian Welch Megan Conley Marie Scilacci Megan Tilton Deanne Hicks

Kate Smith Elementary School