Eighth graders explain the meaning of the Declaration of Independence. They view a political cartoon of the period, then do a writing assignment for homework. They write about how they would feel if the British were calling them traitors.

Learners examine the historical attitudes towards slavery in Pennsylvania. They read transcriptions from two Pennsylvania newspapers and compare/contrast the county's Republican and Democratic Parties' positions on slavery.

Learners study excerpts from Sinclair Lewis, "Babbitt" for its accuracy and socio-economic point of view. They rewrite a portion of "Babbit" using the point of view of a Maine guide.

Learners examine the life and reform efforts of Dorothea Dix on behalf of people with disabilities. They discover how her efforts resulted in the passage of legislation. They also examine the care people with disabilities receive.

Students conduct research on a historical site in preparation for a field trip. In small groups, they conduct research, and present the information to the class in the form of a PowerPoint presentation or poster.

Students investigate an attic or basement to "discover" family artifacts. They develop a grid map using string, create a naming system for the grid, and analyze items of interest.

Students are introduced to the various museum functions. In groups, they create a traveling exhibition based on Gutenberg's invention and the first printed book. They share their exhibition with the class and answer any questions presented.

High schoolers identify and discuss the issue of sustainable fishing. Students research a seafood product available in their community. High schoolers assess and defend a position about whether a seafood product for sale in their...

Students simulate newspaper critics in the topics of heat and temperature. They write a scientific critique of evidence and claims used in a newspaper article and research using KIE software. They write notes on the letter to the editor...

Fifth graders discuss different aspects of web sites to determine what makes an appropriate one. They complete a web quest before evaluating a number of web sites based on Dr. Everhart's, Web Evaluation Worksheet.

Students determine, based on their knowledge of coal pollutants, the effectiveness of clean-coal technologies. They state and defend a position on whether power plants in the United States should be required to upgrade to available...

Learners, in groups of two, choose a politician of interest and research that person. They each assume the role of either the reporter or the politician and write a "mock" interview that they later present to the class.

Ninth graders read and evaluate current events of East Asia. They select an article, read and summarize the article and identify the key people, places, dates, and events in the article. As they summarize, they write a personal...

In this English grammar activity, students study a chart of definitions and pointers.  Students then read 5 explanations as to how to separate fact from fiction.

Well-integrated sources build credibility in several ways: Source material adds evidence and support to your argument, the signal phrase highlights the reputation and qualifications of the source, and effective citation makes it easy for...

[Free Registration/Login Required] Are all historical sources equally trustworthy? How might the reliability of a historical document be affected by the circumstances under which it was created? In this activity, students sharpen their...

This lesson focuses on strategies for maintaining credibility and authority in your writing. It also provides a table of different types of credibility markers, an explanation, and the application for each. SL.9-10.2 eval & integrate...

[Accessible by TX Educators. Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson, students will learn to analyze the quality, relevance, and credibility of evidence used to support an argument.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This free resource is a sheet that will help students assess the credibility of an online primary source or an online secondary source.

This is an introduction to establishing credibility by using appropriate integration of source material. Click on the Next button at the bottom right to get to more information about how to establish credibility through integration....

This entry focuses on evaluating your sources while reading them, giving suggestions on what to look for when reading.

This tutorial focuses on choosing credible sources for a research project. It offers two versions of a slideshow: a non-audio slideshow and an audio slideshow which explains the information as it is shown. They each define terms, offer...

In this Boundless Communication, students will learn about the importance of credibility in public speaking. There are four sections: defining credibility, types and elements of credibility, building credibility, and ethical usage....

This lesson focuses on using credible appeals in persuasive speeches including defining subjective and objective credibility, the types and elements of credibility, and the ethical use of credibility appeals. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.8