Research Activities in American History

Sophia, the education coordinator at the Georgia Historical Society, introduces a new resource for eighth-grade teachers called 'Georgia in the American Revolution.' The resource includes three activities: Source Sort, Time Travel Challenge, and Research Round Up, each designed to teach students about primary and secondary sources, archives, and Georgia's history during the American Revolution. The activities align with the Georgia standards for excellence and are intended for small group work. Teachers can find videos, PDFs, and guides on Sophia's schoolhouse blog to aid in implementing these activities.

What is the main focus of the resource 'Georgia in the American Revolution'?

• Modern History

• Mathematics and Science

• Primary and Secondary Sources

• World Geography

In the 'Source Sort' activity, what are students required to do?

• Write essays on historical events

• Memorize historical dates

• Sort sources into primary and secondary categories

• Create a timeline of events

How many sources are students given in the 'Source Sort' activity?

• Twenty

• Five

• Ten

• Fifteen

What is the objective of the 'Time Travel Challenge' activity?

• To match dates with events related to Georgia and the American Revolution

• To debate historical events

• To write a report on the American Revolution

• To create a map of historical sites

How much time do students have to complete the 'Time Travel Challenge' activity?

• 30 minutes

• 10 minutes

• 20 minutes

• 15 minutes

In the 'Research Round Up' activity, what role do students assume?

• Historians

• Scientists

• Archivists

• Teachers

What is the task of students in the 'Research Round Up' activity?

• To write a book

• To find primary and secondary sources for researchers

• To create a presentation

• To conduct interviews

How many researchers do students assist in the 'Research Round Up' activity?

• Two

• Three

• Five

• Four

What additional resources are available for teachers using this program?

• Interactive games

• Audio recordings

• Online videos and PDFs

• Printed textbooks

How do the activities align with educational standards?

• They are based on international standards

• They align with the Georgia standards of excellence

• They follow outdated guidelines

• They are not aligned with any standards