Scholars examine front-page news stories to gather evidence about significant historical events. They hypothesize how these events changed people's lives who lived through them and how they continue to impact lives today.

Concepts

primary source analysis, primary sources, primary source images

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Instructional Ideas

• To encourage more in-depth research, assign each group a different turning point to investigate

Classroom Considerations

• Participants require access to devices with internet
• Requires copies, one per pupil, of the "Analyzing Turning Points in History" worksheet

Pros

• The packet includes discussion questions and a list of extension activities

Cons

• None

Common Core

CCRA.R.1 CCRA.R.2 CCRA.R.7 CCRA.R.8