The idea of the inquiry unit is to choose a topic that is high-interest to students, and encourage them to investigate the topic using a combination of primary and secondary sources. Ultimately, students conclude by creating their own historical narrative of the event using primary and secondary sources.
Guided Graphic Notes
Guided graphic notes are a way to scaffold notes by providing interactive notes. By using graphic displays, students are able to conceptualize historical concepts without copying every word from the powerpoint. Please try the product below, and if you like it, check out my store for other options. Right now, I have the Age of Exploration, Age of Revolutions, and World War I Guided Graphic notes available for sale in my store. Click the TPT logo to view these resources.
These worksheets are intended to be used in class or as homework informational texts. The lexile level tends to range in 1050-1300 for these worksheets, so keep that in mind when using them (whether students can independently understand and master the material). I have developed over 100 different thematic worksheets that range from 1400-modern World History and cover all of American history.
Break In to History
These are easily the most popular activities that I create. Each Break In presents students with vocabulary based challenge clues and then gives a follow-up challenge question that usually focuses on DBQ Style Questions. Break Ins aren't only fun, they also reinforce key learning objectives by giving students new anchors for vocabulary concepts that require creative thought and a variety of document-based questions.
World History Themed Break In Activities
Age of Exploration
Age of Reason
World War I
Animal Farm and the Russian Revolution
World War II (Battles and Operations)
World War II (Technology and Features)
Civil Rights and Apartheid
Modern Government Types
Heros of World History
US History Themed Break In Activities
Constitution of the USA
Causes of the Civil War
Civil War (Battles and Leaders)
Interpreting Political Cartoons
Progressive Era Political Cartoons
Presidents of the USA
Black History Month
Virtual Learning Activities
Lessons specifically designed to be self-paced. Students are given a video that explains the topic, as well as informational text. Easy to assign through google classroom.