Primary source analysis encourages students to explore diverse perspectives and make relevant connections between the past and present as they think deeply about the world around them.

Wrap up

Summary

Inquiry Kits for Social Studies allow you to engage students in a more inclusive understanding of history through diverse perspectives and unheard voices. Reflecting on your own classroom practices can help you provide a solid foundation for all students as they begin to build and expand their own inquiry skills.

Did you know that you can apply inquiry skills to improve your own teaching practices? Using inquiry-based learning in your classroom works best when you approach inquiry with an action research mindset. Action research has its roots in the process of questioning, observing, and taking action. Take a deeper dive into action research, and build your understanding of using the Inquiry Kits for Social Studies in the next module, Inquiry and Action Research.

 

Library of Congress Resources


The Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources Program (TPS) offers classroom materials and professional development to help teachers effectively use primary sources from the Library's vast digital collections in their teaching. Visit the Library of Congress to learn more.
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