Exploring Primary Sources: Colonial America, 2nd Edition Kit

Bring history to life by integrating authentic primary sources that stand out against the normal backdrop of textbooks. This series features fact-checked, historically accurate primary sources that provide students with a comprehensive understanding of historical events while saving teachers' valuable prep time. Exploring Primary Sources: Colonial America Kit explores the early history of the United States by examining the lives of significant people and events from that time. With a focus on inquiry-based learning and increased rigor, this kit prompts students to naturally begin to use critical thinking to delve deeply into analyzing historical events while considering multiple points of view. The well-organized lessons are easy to implement while meeting standards such as the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS), WIDA/TESOL, McREL, and the C3 Framework. Exploring Primary Sources: Colonial America Kit includes: Eight Primary Source Cards; Eight Primary Source Reproductions; and a Teacher's guide including lesson plans, student activities, and document-based assessments.