Central Question: Which sources are most reliable for learning about the dodecahedron?
The Pantheon, Rome, Italy. From the Library of Congress.
Ancient World History Investigation 1
Students are introduced to critique style argument writing as they consider how perspective may influence historians’ use of evidence. After reading and analyzing a collection of modified sources, students will use evidence and reasoning to critique sources teachers are planning to use in a lesson about the dodecahedron.
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Investigation Preview
Student Materials
Video Overview for Students
Materials Accommodated for Language Learners
Note: The Spanish investigations are from earlier work and do not match other versions of this investigation at this time.
Multilingual & Bilingual Learners
Bilingual Learners (Arabic)
Bilingual Learners (Spanish)
Multilingual & Bilingual Learners
Bilingual Learners (Arabic)
Bilingual Learners (Spanish)
Assessment
Standards Alignment
Literacy in History/Social Studies
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.1, 6-8.2, 6-8.6, 6-8.7, 6-8.8, 6-8.9
ELA Reading: Informational Text
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.7.1-7.6, 7.8-7.10
ELA Writing
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.1, 7.4-7.5, 7.7-7.10.
ELA Speaking & Listening
CSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.7.1-7.3
