Document-Based Questions: Key Concepts and Skills for Social Studies
SKU
031068
ISBN
9780635126269
Grade 4-12
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
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Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Add comprehension work to your general social studies time.
Content primarily covers American geography, political maps, government, and
studies. There are many political cartoons, maps, and graphics that students
will be analyzing. Provided in the worktext are the literature excerpts and
discussion questions. Students will work primarily on reading informational
texts and organizing what they comprehend for the text. There are data analysis
selections, comparison sections, primary source analysis, and dedicated writing assignments at
the end of each unit. Worktexts are reproducible for family and classroom use.
No answer keys are available. 56 pgs., paperback. ~Rebecca
Publisher's Description of Document-Based Questions: Key Concepts and Skills for Social Studies
Document-based questions teach students to think like historians!
Students learn to analyze and interpret a variety of sources, make
connections between sources, bring in their own outside knowledge, and
communicate their findings. Incorporates ELA/literacy requirements into
social studies!
Students learn to critically read and analyze primary and
secondary sources with this topical series written to lead them through the
process of analyzing, drawing conclusions and forming opinions. Lessons are divided
into three sections, with each lesson containing various informational text to
read and respond to by answering questions or looking up definitions.
Informational text varies from snippets of primary source documents,
quotations, journal entries, letters, and more. Lessons also include numerous
related illustrations like political cartoons, posters, photographs, and maps.
Students are asked to analyze the illustrations in written or oral exercises.
Each section concludes with a research project and essay. Black and white
illustrations. Reproducible.