Unit 0: Introduction to Inquiry

multiple perspectives

• several different ways of thinking about and understanding something

• one single viewpoint on a topic

• the ability to see things from a personal angle

• an opinion based on emotional response

inquiry

• a method of memorizing facts and figures

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

• a technique for solving mathematical problems

• a way to conduct experiments in a laboratory setting.

history

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

• the analysis of current events and their impact on society

• the exploration of future trends and predictions

• the examination of fictional narratives and their themes

artifact

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

• a natural object found in nature

• a type of ancient writing system

• a modern technological device

corroboration

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

• the process of gathering evidence to support a claim

• the act of making a decision based on personal beliefs

• the method of analyzing data to find patterns

primary sources

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

• interpretations and analyses of historical events

• secondary sources that summarize primary data

• fictional accounts created after the events occurred

evidence

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

• a type of scientific theory that is widely accepted

• a personal opinion that is not based on facts

• a method of gathering data through observation

secondary sources

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

• firsthand accounts of events, created by witnesses or participants

• documents that provide direct evidence of a historical event

• summaries of primary sources that lack detailed analysis