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Lindsay Lyons/Intro to the Investigating History Curriculum (Grades 5-7)
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Intro to the Investigating History Curriculum (Grades 5-7)

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  • 26 Lessons

Learn how to navigate materials in DESE's Investigating History curriculum, prepare the curriculum, and personalize lessons to meet your students' needs and facilitate more deeply culturally and historically responsive learning experiences.
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Contents

Introduction

Includes:

  • A 30-second hello from me (Lindsay, the creator of this course)

  • Suggested Pacing

  • Platform Tips + Embedded Resources

Hi, I'm Lindsay!
Course Introduction
Curricular Updates for SY25-26

Module 1: Introduction to the IH Curriculum

Includes 5 lessons:

  • Prepare to Watch a Lesson

  • Watch a Sample Lesson for Your Grade Level (5, 6, or 7)

  • Debrief the Lesson

  • Explore the Curriculum Resources

  • 4 Core Principles of the Curriculum

Lesson 1: Prepare to Watch a Lesson
Lesson 2a: Grade 5 Demo Lesson
Lesson 2b: Grade 6 Demo Lesson
Lesson 2c. NEW Grade 7 Demo Lesson
Lesson 3: Debrief the Lesson
Lesson 4: Explore the Curriculum Resources
Lesson 5: 4 Core Principles of the IH Curriculum
ARCHIVE: [OLD] Grade 7 Demo Lesson

Module 2: Unpack the Summative Assessment

Just one lesson in this module—Unpack the Summative Assessment

Lesson 1: Summative Assessment Task

Module 3: Cluster GPS

Includes 3 lessons:

  • The GPS Template

  • Cluster Gallery Walk

  • Needs and Opportunities

Lesson 1: GPS Template
Lesson 2: Cluster Gallery Walk
Lesson 3: Needs and Opportunities

Module 4: Inquiry Routines

Includes 4 lessons (you will complete Lesson 1 + one more of your choice)

  • Lesson 1: 3 Inquiry Routines

  • Choice Lesson: Launch Product Options

  • Choice Lesson: Investigate Product Options

  • Choice Lesson: Put it Together Product Options

Lesson 1: 3 Inquiry Routines
Lesson 2a: Launch Product Options
Lesson 2b: Investigate Product Options
Lesson 2c: Put it Together Product Options

Module 5: Culturally and Historically Responsive Education

Includes 4 lessons (you will complete Lesson 1 + one more of your choice)

  • Lesson 1: 3 Pursuits from the HILL Model

  • Choice Lesson: Deepening Identity

  • Choice Lesson: Deepening Criticality

  • Choice Lesson: Deepening Joy

Lesson 1: 3 Pursuits from Dr. Muhammad's HILL Model
Lesson 2a: Deepening Identity
Lesson 2b: Deepening Criticality
Lesson 2c: Deepening Joy

Module 6: Sustaining Systems

Just one lesson in this module—What's Next?

Lesson 1: What's Next?

Bonuses!

As I create more things related to this curriculum or develop presentations for DESE teachers, I'll add those in this section. :)

Supporting Multilingual Learners with Investigating History Mini Workshop
Inquiry Routine Support Slides