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ABC-CLIO s Online Databases: Models and Lessons for Historical Thinking

The

Analyze

section in each database builds skills in critical thinking and

the processes of historical inquiry.

Teachers have all they need

to present complex issues, lead class

discussions, and develop assignments that build critical thinking skills,

such as comparing and contrasting, analyzing and evaluating, and

examining cause and effect.

Analyze

presents

open-ended key questions

for students to consider and

research, such as the origin of Stonehenge, whether Manifest Destiny

justified the Mexican American War, and the debate on international

intervention in the crisis in Darfur. Students

read differing perspectives

written by teachers and scholars, then use

authoritative primary and

secondary resources

to form their own opinions and develop arguments

that support their conclusions.

Assign students to read the Background and Perspectives resources to get them started in thinking about

historical dilemmas. They can read online or via print outs you provide.

Let s Get Started!

Click the Analyze button or tab on the home page of any of ABC-CLIO s online databases.

Choose from the list of dilemmas provided and view a compelling primary source image and intriguing

Key Question

The left-hand menu bar offers one-click access to related resources:

Review the historical background related to the image and key question with your students

Point students to the Background Essay and related links found on the right side of the Need to Know

section

Read differing scholars perspectives found on the right side of the Dilemma section

More to Explore

The Analyze section offers additional paths for research and discovery to help students broaden their

understanding of the topic.

Look for additional guiding questions and suggested activities under Investigate

Check out Doing More to view a collection of online and print resources for further exploration

For additional support for effective educational use of ABC-CLIO s online databases, visit

www.abc-clio.com/SchoolResources