Unit 0: Introduction to Inquiry

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artifact

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an object that is made by a person, especially something of historical or cultural interest

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corroboration

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the act of comparing two sources to see how they are similar and different in order to draw conclusions about an event

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evidence

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a collection of facts or information that supports or proves a claim

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history

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the study of significant people, places, and events from the past and their causes and effects on individuals, groups, and the environment

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primary sources

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original documents and objects that were created at the time or place of the event being studied

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secondary sources

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accounts that retell, analyze, or interpret events, usually created at a different time or place from the original event

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multiple perspectives

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several different ways of thinking about and understanding something

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inquiry

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an approach to learning that encourages students to ask and engage with questions, explore multiple perspectives through sources, and communicate conclusions through various tasks.