USH.SS.28.C
Apply the process of historical inquiry to research, interpret, and use multiple types of sources of evidence.
United States History Studies Since 1877 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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process of historical inquiryresearchinterpretmultiple types of sourcesevidence
Skills
- apply (the process of historical inquiry) #dok3
- research (multiple types of sources) #dok3
- interpret (multiple types of sources of evidence) #dok3
- use (evidence from various sources) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can define the steps of the historical inquiry process. #dok1
- I can identify various types of historical sources and evidence. #dok1
- I can distinguish between different types of sources (primary, secondary, etc.). #dok2
- I can summarize information gathered from multiple sources. #dok2
- I can research a historical question using multiple types of sources. #dok3
- I can interpret and synthesize evidence from multiple sources to build an understanding of a historical event. #dok3
- I can apply the process of historical inquiry to investigate and answer a historical question with evidence-based conclusions. #dok4
Big Ideas
- Understanding history requires a systematic process of inquiry that incorporates diverse types of sources.
- Effective historical research involves interpreting and using a range of evidence to develop well-supported conclusions.
Essential Questions
- What is the process of historical inquiry, and why is it important in understanding the past?
- How do historians research and interpret information from different types of sources?
- What makes some sources more reliable or useful than others for historical inquiry?
- How does using multiple types of evidence deepen or challenge our understanding of history?
- How can we apply historical inquiry to develop our own interpretations of past events?