Decoding the Past

Inquiry-Based Lessons in U.S. History Volume 1

AvJana Kirchner,Andrew McMichael

Häftad, Engelska, 2026

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Inquiry-Based Lessons in U.S. History: Decoding the Past Volume 1 provides engaging, adaptable primary source lessons that focus on teaching U.S. history through inquiry to middle school students.Covering key chronological periods from the Age of Exploration to Reconstruction, Volume I aligns with the scope and sequence of major social studies textbooks and is linked to the National Council for History in the Schools (NCHS) U.S. History Content Standards. Each chapter provides a short historical background and three inquiry-based lesson plans that feature a question and primary source evidence. Students will analyze sources including photographs, speeches, political cartoons, maps, paintings, letters, and diary entries to answer the lesson question.This updated edition features new lessons, new primary sources, new activities, and strategies for integrating artificial intelligence into the classroom to enhance student engagement and understanding. Additional “Ready for Monday” lesson resources are available for download on resourcecentre. https://routledge.com/books/9781041045458.This book is a must-have for middle school teachers, curriculum developers, and homeschool educators seeking ready-to-use lessons that can be seamlessly incorporated into curricula to inspire a deeper connection to U.S. history in grades 5–8. These lessons are easily adaptable for high school students as well.

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Utgivningsdatum:2026-05-08
Mått:216 x 279 x undefined mm
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:244
Upplaga:2
Förlag:Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:9781041045458

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Jana Kirchner, Ph.D., is an educator with over 30 years of experience. She has served as a school district instructional supervisor, an assistant professor at Western Kentucky University, a social studies consultant, and a high school social studies and English teacher. She provides professional development on social studies strategies and inquiry with JK Consulting (janakirchner.com). Andrew McMichael, Ph.D., serves as the Executive Vice President and Dean of the University, and a Professor of History, at Transylvania University in Lexington, Kentucky. Prior to that, he served as Dean of the College of LiberalArts and Social Sciences at Auburn University at Montgomery. He earned his Ph.D. in American History from Vanderbilt University, and has taught high school and gained teaching experience in kindergarten, 3rd, and 5th-grade classrooms. His current work focuses on pedagogical collaborations, and a focus on the history and culture of food and alcohol. Andrew co-authored Inquiry-Based Lessons in U.S. History: Decoding the Past and Inquiry-Based Lessons in World History (vols. 1 & 2). He is also the author of books and articles on Thomas Jefferson, the Florida-Louisiana frontier, and the history of alcohol.

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1. Introduction 2. Life Before 1600: Collision of Cultures 3. Settling In: 1607 – 1650 4. Colonial Development: 1650 – 1750 5. Everyday Life in the Colonies: 17th – 18th century 6. Path to Independence: 1750 – 1783 7. Forging a New Government: 1775 – 1815 8. Visions of the New Nation: 1783 – 1800 9. Westward Expansion: 1803 – 1850 10. Sectionalism and the Civil War: 1850 – 1865 11. Reconstruction: 1865 – 1877