Expand the study of history beyond the textbook and explore Colorado’s rich history! This kit offers intriguing primary source documents and authentic artifacts from Colorado’s past that bring social studies to life.
Exploring Primary Sources: Colorado includes:
This easy-to-use classroom resource covers Colorado’s fascinating history through primary sources such as maps, letters, photographs, political cartoons, and more. Students develop a deeper understanding of historical concepts with?the authentic, historically accurate primary source cards and reproductions. The useful teacher’s guide provides teachers with research-based lesson plans and historical background information for each primary source. With this Exploring Primary Sources kit, teachers will encourage students to go beyond the textbook and become active learners to promote civic thinking in a culturally diverse world.
Provide students with a deeper and more comprehensive view of historical events through maps, letters, photographs, political cartoons, and more! Students will participate in the constructive process of history by studying primary source documents and photographs. Viewing historic photographs, handling facsimiles of famous documents, and reading the comments and opinions of those in the past prepare students for document-based assessments.
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