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Spanning the time period from 750 CE to the present day, Inquiry-Based Lessons in World History (Vol. 2) focuses on creating global connections between people and places using primary sources in standards-based lessons. With sections on the world in transition, the era of revolutions, imperialism and global war, and the modern world, this book provides teachers with inquiry-based, ready-to-use lessons that can be adapted to any classroom and that encourage students to take part in the learning process by reading and thinking like historians. Each section contains chapters that correspond to the scope and sequence of most world history textbooks. Each inquiry lesson begins with an essential question and connections to content and literacy standards, followed by primary source excerpts or links to those sources. Lessons include step-by-step directions, incorporate a variety of literacy strategies, and require students to make a hypothesis using evidence from the texts they have read. Grades 7-10

Focusing on the essentials of parenting gifted children, this practical guide addresses common myths and outlines their unique characteristics. It delves into advocacy, highlighting the importance of supporting gifted children’s social and emotional needs. Parents will find effective strategies to foster their child's development, making it an invaluable resource for understanding and nurturing giftedness.

Focusing on inquiry-based learning, this resource offers middle school educators a series of lessons designed to engage students in U.S. history through the examination of primary sources. Each lesson presents a question or problem for students to tackle, encouraging them to analyze evidence from historical documents to formulate their own solutions. This hands-on approach promotes critical thinking and a deeper understanding of historical events.