Out of the Classroom

It’s finally time to complete all your work on the local history project. This module also covers some ways to share your project using online tools.

At the completion of this Module, you will be able to:

• Evaluate the benefits of using primary sources in the classroom.
• Develop critical thinking skills.
• Analyze primary sources by using the Scan Examine Analyze (SEA) method and NARA worksheets.
• Describe uses of primary sources in the classroom.
• Use read/write Web technology to share online classroom primary source projects.
• Organize a local history project incorporating techniques learned from the course.
• Use primary sources to engage community members and encourage interaction between student and community.
• Collaborate with other participants to develop and improve classroom activities.

Module Eight Activity Checklist

Open the Learning Activity Checklist (pdf).

The Checklist can be saved to your local drive by clicking Save on the toolbar. As you complete Module Assignments, check them off on this electronic copy. Alternatively, you can print a copy to complete.