Your Classroom Jackdaws are valuable resources for teaching students the differences between primary and secondary sources, an important learning objective in state learning standards and frameworks. It is recognized that student retention of information is enhanced when primary sources are used as teaching tools.
Jackdaws are also excellent for interdisciplinary instruction.
The presenters, both current and former teachers, have extensive experience using primary sources in their classrooms. They will demonstrate how educators can utilize these resources to develop a variety of lessons that will engage their students in meaningful classroom activities that encourage both critical thinking and analysis. You Will Learn About . . . Primary and secondary sources. Developing critical thinking questions.