World History Detective® can be used as a standards-based, stand-alone textbook, a resource of supplemental activities to enrich another textbook, or as a review course for older students. Students begin by analyzing a lesson. Next, they apply critical thinking skills to answer multiple choice and short essay questions. Finally, students support their answers by identifying evidence learned from the lesson. World History Detective® includes geographical maps, timelines, and concept maps, and develops critical thinking skills in lessons that teach the roles that technology, power, institutions, ideas, and trade play in shaping history.
The author, John De Gree, has been working on a history curriculum called Take a Stand. This is an excellent supplement for that.
Teaching support
Teacher and student introductions, list of historical topics, a lesson on identifying evidence, answers, and grade level standards.
Critical Thinking Skills
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Identify evidence
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Evaluate evidence
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Draw inferences & conclusions
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