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Activity is for which grade level? *

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 *

Please refer to pages 40-51 in the Connecticut Social Studies Frameworks. Click Here

Themes Grade 4 *

Please refer to pages 52-62 in the Connecticut Social Studies Frameworks. Click Here

Themes Grade 5 *

Please refer to pages 63-74 in the Connecticut Social Studies Frameworks. Click Here

Themes Grade 6 & 7 *

Please refer to pages 75-86 in the Connecticut Social Studies Frameworks. Click Here

Themes Grade 8 *

Please refer to pages 87-100 in the Connecticut Social Studies Frameworks. Click Here

Themes High School - Civics and Government *

Please refer to pages 101-110 in the Connecticut Social Studies Frameworks. Click Here

Themes High School - Modern World History *

Please refer to pages 111-127 in the Connecticut Social Studies Frameworks. Click Here

Themes High School - United States History *

Please refer to pages 128-145 in the Connecticut Social Studies Frameworks. Click Here

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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. *

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

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 *

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 *

What actions may students take to demonstrate this knowledge? Present suggestions for ways students might communicate conclusions and / or take informed action.

Additional resources. Please attach a word doc or pdf file listing books, articles, websites, and cultural sites that directly relate to your activity.

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Using Connecticut resources is greatly appreciated. Need help? Contact TeachItCT@CTHumanities.org

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