using the inquiry method with primary sources carla frenzel, denver public schools teachers and...
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Using the Inquiry
Method with Primary SourcesCarla Frenzel, Denver Public Schools Teachers and Librarians Conference, TPS, 2011
1. Critical Thinking/Reasoning2. Information Literacy3. Collaboration4. Self Direction5. Invention
21st Centruy Skills
Carla Frenzel, Denver Public SchoolsTeachers and Librarians Conference, TPS, 2011
Reach into your pocket and pull out some money…
LeadershipHonorInfluenceTitle/PositionPresident of the United StatesWhite ManOther?
Carla Frenzel, Denver Public SchoolsTeachers and Librarians Conference, TPS, 2011
How did that person get to be on the currency you are looking at?
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Essential Question: Should Andrew Jackson be
on the $20 bill?
Carla Frenzel, Denver Public SchoolsTeachers and Librarians Conference, TPS, 2011
Andrew Jackson’s Message to Congress, December 7, 1829
Andrew Jackson’s Second Message to Congress, December 6, 1830
Letter to William Blount, June 5, 1812Letters to His Wife, 1813 and 1823Memorial of the Cherokee Nation MapㄧIndian Removal, 1831–1840s
Carla Frenzel, Denver Public SchoolsTeachers and Librarians Conference, TPS, 2011
Documents to Consider
DOCUMENT ANALYSIS WORKSHEET Name/Period:
Type of Document (Check one.)
___ Government Report ___ Newspaper ___ Diary ___ Debate Transcription
___ Political Cartoon ___ Interview ___ Letter ___ Legal Document___ Index
___ Memoir ___ Other
Date(s) of document:
Author (or creator) of document:
What do you know about the background of the author(s)?
Who do you think this document was written for?
What is the topic or issue of the document?
Document Information (These questions have many possible answers.)
List three things the author said that you think are important.
Why do you think this document was written?
What evidence in the document helps you know why it was written? (Give an example.)
Does the document conflict or agree with other things you have read about the topic?
Write a question to the author that is left unanswered by the document.Adapted from Document Analysis Worksheet, Wisconsin Historical Society
Carla Frenzel, Denver Public SchoolsTeachers and Librarians Conference, TPS, 2011
Carla Frenzel, Denver Public SchoolsTeachers and Librarians Conference, TPS, 2011
Carla Frenzel, Denver Public SchoolsTeachers and Librarians Conference, TPS, 2011
The DBQ ProjectHistory Alive! published by TCIThe National ArchivesDPS Eighth Grade U.S. History Design TeamCraig Dehning and his students at Skinner
Middle SchoolWisconsin Historical Society
Carla Frenzel, Denver Public SchoolsTeachers and Librarians Conference, TPS, 2011
Resources
It is only through raising expectations and striving for excellence that our children can reach their full potential.
Brad Henry Carla Frenzel, Denver Public Schools
Teachers and Librarians Conference, TPS, 2011