THE EDUCATOR’S DESK

Evidence first.
Discussion follows.

Use readable transcriptions, complete source packets, and printable handouts for classroom investigations.

01

Observe without a caption

List observations separately from interpretations. Then introduce source context and ask which readings change.

02

Judge claims together

Compare supported, contradicted and not-established judgments. Require a packet citation. A defensible unknown is successful historical reasoning.

03

Write a reconciled theory

Connect time, place and activity. Identify two independent pieces of evidence and one unresolved limit.

04

Check the original record

Visit the linked archive after reveal. Discuss creator, publication, cataloging and rights. Keep the supplied image credits.

Examine the evidence

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