Analysis of primary source documents has long been a staple of social studies classrooms, challenging students to evaluate historical events from different perspectives. However, there are benefits of using primary sources in other subject areas to differentiate instruction in the gifted classroom. Learn how to use primary source documents in a variety of contexts to enrich curriculum for your gifted students.
Learning Objectives:
Attendees describe types of primary sources that are appropriate for a range of subjects across grade levels.
Attendees demonstrate an understanding of how to use primary sources to differentiate curriculum for students with gifts and talents.
Attendees participate in a sample shared inquiry task to experience how using primary sources in the classroom encourages critical analysis and higher order thinking skills.