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Inquiry & Skill

The foundation of historical thinking and investigation.

To ask deep, focused questions; plan investigations; gather, record, and organize evidence; analyze and interpret; and communicate findings effectively.

Success Looks Like
Using criteria to craft compelling, open-ended questions.
Citing sources accurately and distinguishing between fact and opinion.
Using maps, timelines, and data visualization tools effectively.
Presenting claims supported by robust evidence and visuals.

Assessment Evidence

Inquiry Plans

Research proposals and question formulation logs.

Note-taking Artifacts

Organized research notes and data collection sheets.

Annotated Bibliographies

Source tracking with credibility assessment.

Presentations

Oral or visual reports communicating findings.