I love the C3 Framework. I think I might have been the first teacher to have publicly come out in favor of them. It’s easy to be excited about new things, though. Recently, as the C3 has become less new, I’ve thought more and more about a conversation I had
I’m now four weeks into my course, It’s Complicated, and we recently completely our first quick journey through the Inquiry Arc, based around the current conflict Afghanistan. As this was the beginning of the class, my main goal for the unit was to familiarize students with how we would move
As I mentioned in my last post, my first thoughts as I dove into planning my Global History class with the C3 was “wow, this is brilliant,” but as I spent more time thinking and planning about my teaching for the second semester, the more present thought was more often, “wow,
After a year of lauding hosanna’s towards the C3, during the past month my relationship with the framework fundamentally changed; I started to actually put it into an action. And while my first thought at all times was still, “wow, this is brilliant,” as I spent more time thinking and
Earlier in the year, I warned, “We cannot possibly continue to move solely in the direction of ‘college and career readiness’ in History & Social Studies education without ensuring that ‘civic’ readiness is valued equally.” If teachers, districts, and states across the country embrace The College, Career, and Civic Life
These are inquiries that fit in the 9th grade World History 1 course (ONLY 1 SEMESTER)
Possible inquiries for World History. Will need to be broken down into units or concepts– this is just the first glance.
This Building Block Inquiry stack will look at examples of extremism both left wing and right wing throughout American History.
These four inquiries explore profound aspects of the human experience—from historical suffering and political ethics to fundamental economics and the nature of the American identity—all of which can evoke a sense of Awe.
Photography serves as a poignant story of the past, offering visual narratives that transcend time and space. Through the lens of historical photographs, we gain intimate glimpses into pivotal moments, societal shifts, and individual experiences frozen in time. These images capture the essence of historical events, from wars and revolutions to everyday life, allowing students to empathize with the people and their stories.
Activism as a focus for inquiry invites students to explore how individuals and groups take action to promote change in their communities, nations, and the world. Through examining historical and contemporary examples of activism, students can engage with questions of justice, citizenship, and the responsibilities of participation in democratic life. Inquiries centered on activism encourage learners to consider both the motivations behind civic action and the strategies used to influence public policy and opinion.