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Title of Teach It Inquiry Activity
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Activity is for which grade level?
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Grade 3 - Connecticut and Local History
Grade 4 - United States Geography
Grade 5 - Early United States History
Grade 6 & 7 - World Regional Studies
Grade 8 - United States History
High School - Civics and Government
High School - Modern World History
High School - United States History
Themes Grade 3
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Please choose a 3rd Grade Theme
Cultural Diversity and a Connecticut State Identity
Impact of Science, Technology, and Innovation on the Development of CT Towns and the State
Patterns and Causes of Population Development in CT Towns and Cities
Influence of Geography on the Social, Political, and Economic Development of CT Towns and the State
Using Evidence to Learn About the Past
Please refer to pages 40-51 in the Connecticut Social Studies Frameworks.
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Themes Grade 4
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Human-Environment Interaction
Environment and Climate
Movements of People and Ideas
Defining Regions
Please refer to pages 52-62 in the Connecticut Social Studies Frameworks.
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Themes Grade 5
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Please choose a 5th Grade Theme
The Struggle for Freedom, Equality, and Social Justice
Cultural Diversity and an American National Identity
Gender Roles in Economic, Political, and Social Life
The Role of Connecticut in U.S. History
Economic Prosperity and Equity
The Impact of Science and Technology on Society
Globalization and Economic Interdependence
The Role of the United States in World Affairs
The Impact of Geography on History
Please refer to pages 63-74 in the Connecticut Social Studies Frameworks.
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Themes Grade 6 & 7
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Please choose a 6th & 7th Grade Theme
Human-Environment Interaction
Global Interconnections: Environmental Changes
Global Interconnections: Cultural Diffusion
Human Population
Movements of People
Defining Regions
Please refer to pages 75-86 in the Connecticut Social Studies Frameworks.
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Themes Grade 8
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Please choose an 8th Grade Theme
The Struggle for Freedom, Equality, and Social Justice
Cultural Diversity and a Uniquely American National Identity
Gender Roles in Economic, Political, and Social Life
The Role of Connecticut in U.S. History
Economic Prosperity and Equity
The Impact of Science and Technology on Society
Globalization and Economic Interdependence
The Role of the United States in World Affairs
The Impact of Geography on History
Please refer to pages 87-100 in the Connecticut Social Studies Frameworks.
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Themes High School - Civics and Government
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Please choose a HS Civics & Government Theme
Rights and Responsibilities of Citizens
Civic Virtues
Democratic Principals and the Rule of Law
Civic Engagement
Please refer to pages 101-110 in the Connecticut Social Studies Frameworks.
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Themes High School - Modern World History
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Please choose a HS Modern World History Theme
Culture, Conflict, and Change
Political and Economic Systems
Diversity, Human Rights, and Social Justice
Geographic Interconnections
Science, Technology, and Society
Power, Authority, and Governance
Nationalism and Sovereignty
Civil Ideals and Practices
Please refer to pages 111-127 in the Connecticut Social Studies Frameworks.
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Themes High School - United States History
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Please choose a HS United States History Theme
The Struggle for Freedom, Equality, and Social Justice
Cultural Diversity and an American National Identity
Gender Roles in Economic, Political, and Social Life
The Role of Connecticut in U.S. History
Economic Prosperity and Equity
Impact of Science and Technology on Society
Globalization and Economic Interdependence
The Role of the United States in World Affairs
The Impact of Geography on History
Please refer to pages 128-145 in the Connecticut Social Studies Frameworks.
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Historical Background
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50-75 words max. Please place this inquiry activity and the primary sources included in your toolkit in historical context of the time. This section should provide background and context for the teacher.
D1: POTENTIAL COMPELLING QUESTION(S) - The question or questions that will give structure to your inquiry-based activity.
Think about what question or questions the students can answer after their research? This should include at least one compelling question (
See page 4
of the Social Studies Frameworks for more information on compelling questions).
D1: POTENTIAL SUPPORTING QUESTIONS - Please add one to three.
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Please be brief, clear, and to the point. What supporting questions need to be answered in order for students to address/answer their compelling question(s). (
See page 7
of the Social Studies Frameworks for more information on supporting questions).
Items for your D2: TOOL KIT of resources
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Contribute Primary or Secondary Sources for the Teacher's Tool Kit. Questions contact ConnecticutHistory@CTHumanities.org or TeachITCT@CTHumanities.org
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D3: THE INQUIRY ACTIVITY - What actions will students take to explore the COMPELLING QUESTION
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Please be brief, clear, and to the point. This section should be no more than a paragraph and / or a list of specific actions.
D4: COMMUNICATING CONCLUSIONS
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What actions may students take to demonstrate this knowledge? Present suggestions for ways students might communicate conclusions and / or take informed action.
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