Lesson 1: Introduction to the Research Unit
Completion requirements
- Objective: Understand the research process and how to select an appropriate historical figure.
- Instructions:
- Introduction to Research: Discuss the importance of research and how to find credible sources (books, academic journals, websites with domains like .edu, .gov, etc.).
- Choose a Historical Figure: Select a historical figure from a provided list or propose one to your teacher. Your figure should have made a significant impact in their field or time period.
- Formulating Your Research Question: Write a focused question related to your figure. Example: “How did Rosa Parks contribute to the Civil Rights Movement?”
- Set Goals: Plan how you will divide the work over the next 10 Lessons, including research, writing, and revision.