1. Using the Inquiry Method with Primary Sources Carla Frenzel, Denver Public Schools Teachers and Librarians Conference, TPS, 2011

2. 1. Critical Thinking/Reasoning 2. Information Literacy 3. Collaboration 4. Self Direction 5. Invention Carla Frenzel, Denver Public Schools Teachers and Librarians Conference, TPS, 2011

4. Leadership Honor Influence Title/Position President of the United States White Man Other? Carla Frenzel, Denver Public Schools Teachers and Librarians Conference, TPS, 2011 Click to Play

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6. Andrew Jackson’s Message to Congress, December 7, 1829 Andrew Jackson’s Message to Congress, December 7, 1829 Andrew Jackson’s Second Message to Congress, December 6, 1830 Andrew Jackson’s Second Message to Congress, December 6, 1830 Letter to William Blount, June 5, 1812 Letters to His Wife, 1813 and 1823 Memorial of the Cherokee Nation Map ㄧ Indian Removal, 1831–1840s Map ㄧ Indian Removal, 1831–1840s Carla Frenzel, Denver Public Schools Teachers and Librarians Conference, TPS, 2011

7. DOCUMENT ANALYSIS WORKSHEET Name/Period: Type of Document (Check one.) ___ Government Report___ Newspaper ___ Diary___ Debate Transcription ___ Political Cartoon ___ Interview___ Letter___ Legal Document___ Index ___ Memoir___ Other Date(s) of document: Author (or creator) of document: What do you know about the background of the author(s)? Who do you think this document was written for? What is the topic or issue of the document? Document Information (These questions have many possible answers.) List three things the author said that you think are important. Why do you think this document was written? What evidence in the document helps you know why it was written? (Give an example.) Does the document conflict or agree with other things you have read about the topic? Write a question to the author that is left unanswered by the document. Adapted from Document Analysis Worksheet, Wisconsin Historical Society Carla Frenzel, Denver Public Schools Teachers and Librarians Conference, TPS, 2011

10. The DBQ Project History Alive! published by TCI The National Archives DPS Eighth Grade U.S. History Design Team Craig Dehning and his students at Skinner Middle School Wisconsin Historical Society Carla Frenzel, Denver Public Schools Teachers and Librarians Conference, TPS, 2011

11. It is only through raising expectations and striving for excellence that our children can reach their full potential. Brad Henry Carla Frenzel, Denver Public Schools Teachers and Librarians Conference, TPS, 2011