Cantu, Chapter 8

Understanding History Curriculum: An Inquiry-based Field


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Big Question: Given that students may be at differing comprehension and prior knowledge levels, how can I ensure that they are asking critical questions? 

Website: This is an article that crafts an inquiry technique called the Question Formulation Technique. I really like the stages it explains for an inquiry-integrated classroom. 

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