PD Module 4
Overview
Welcome to Module 4 of the Teaching Iowa History professional development series. In this module we define historical thinking and advocate for using Teaching Iowa History resources to build keen observation and critical thinking skills. You can complete the module by watching, reading, and doing the content below.
Read & Do
These the following useful resources and resources support the ideas presented in the video.
- What is Historical Thinking (7:41) and the Historical Thinking Chart by Stanford History Education Group.
- Erekson, Keith A. "Putting History Teaching "In Its Place"." The Journal of American History (Bloomington, Ind.) 97, no. 4 (2011): 1067-078.
This is an excellent read about the importance of engaging students in historical thinking.
This activity is highlighted in the video above.
Use this worksheet from the National Archives to investigate Teaching Iowa History primary sources.
References & Resources
Primary Source Content Featured in Video #4:
- Artwork, Blanden Art Museum
Teaching Iowa History Lesson Plan and Instructional Resource Website