Inquiry Unit- 8th Grade

During the following two weeks students will focus on the Wisconsin State Social Studies of Inquiry.  Teaching our social studies content incorporating the inquiry arc offers students the opportunity to investigate questions in a deep and engaging manner, and offers our students the opportunity to work collaboratively, as well as individually, on significant questions within the social studies disciplines. The focus of this inquiry will be  one of the following questions: "In the next 20 years, what is the most important change that you would like to see in America?" or Over the past 20 years, what has been the most important change in America? Each student will be part of team that creates a 2:15 minute to 5 minute video on their issue.  Projects will be due Jan 29th.  

Standards

Social Studies Inquiry Practices and Processes

1. Construct meaningful questions that initiate an inquiry.

2. Gather and evaluate sources.

3. Develop claims using evidence to support reasoning.

4. Communicate and critique conclusions.

5. Be civically engaged.

History

1. Use historical evidence for determining cause and effect.

2. Analyze, recognize, and evaluate patterns of continuity and change over time and contextualization of historical events.

3. Connect past events, people, and ideas to the present, use different perspectives to draw conclusions, and suggest current implications.

4. Evaluate a variety of primary and secondary sources to interpret the historical context, intended audience, purpose, and/or author’s point of view (Historical Methodology)

Political Science

1. Identify and analyze democratic principles and ideals.