Inquiry Skills

Students use a standardized note-taking strategy to deconstruct arguments from historical and contemporary sources. They practice reasoned argumentation and introduce their own voices into historical conversations.

Students compare textual and visual sources on one topic. They consider differences in presentation based on media type and the opinions of the person who created them.

Students examine the time period, key events, and social conditions surrounding a political cartoon or artwork to better understand its message. By connecting the image to its historical moment, students uncover deeper meaning and intent.

An inquiry‑based strategy that invites students to closely observe a historical source, reflect on its meaning, and generate questions. By moving intentionally from observation to interpretation to curiosity, students practice critical thinking, evidence‑based reasoning, and historical inquiry.