This inquiry leads students through an investigation of natural disasters and why people live in areas that are consistently affected by natural disasters. Resource created by Matt Myers, Nebraska City Public Schools, as part of the Nebraska ESUCC Social Studies Special Projects 2023 - Inquiry Design Model (IDM).
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This inquiry leads students through an investigation of how human and physical features of India influenced the development of Ancient India’s culture. Students will investigate the role geography played in the development of trade, cuisine and religious beliefs. Resource created by Dee Ann Roy, Arcadia Public Schools, as part of the Nebraska ESUCC Social Studies Special Projects 2023 - Inquiry Design Model (IDM).
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This inquiry leads students through an investigation of the life and the leadership of Qin Shi Huang. He was originally a warlord in Ancient China that worked through conquest to unify China and become their first emperor. Resource created by Jonathan Meyer, Gothenburg Public Schools, as part of the Nebraska ESUCC Social Studies Special Projects 2023 - Inquiry Design Model (IDM).
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This inquiry leads students through an investigation of the Roman roads. Resource created by Nichole Flynn, Ainsworth Community Schools, as part of the Nebraska ESUCC Social Studies Special Projects 2023 - Inquiry Design Model (IDM).
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This inquiry will provide students with an opportunity to investigate the impact of the Industrial Revolution on humanity. They will construct an argument in response to the compelling question “Was the Industrial Revolution helpful or harmful to humanity?” This question will guide students in deciding whether innovations have made life better or worse for humans. This inquiry will emphasize history and civics. Resource created by Jordan Nelson, North Bend Central Public Schools, as part of the Nebraska ESUCC Social Studies Special Projects 2022 - Inquiry Design Model (IDM).
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This inquiry leads students through an investigation into the discovery of resistance and protests throughout World History. While this inquiry is very general to include as many countries and experiences as possible, South Africa, United States History, and Israel - Palestine are the main focuses. By focusing on historical experiences of resistance and conflict, this inquiry focuses on building student empathy, respect, and understanding of complex conflict through aspects of Apartheid, Civil Rights laws, and continued conflict of countries around the world. Resource created by Tia Pawlowski, Battle Creek Public Schools, as part of the Nebraska ESUCC Social Studies Special Projects 2022 - Inquiry Design Model (IDM).
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This inquiry is designed to be an overview of world religions for a 7th grade global studies course. History and geography are the emphasis of this inquiry. During this inquiry, students will examine religious sites around the world, summarize five religion’s origin stories, and research major religions practices and beliefs. Resource created by Elliot Ruleaux, Yutan Public Schools, as part of the Nebraska ESUCC Social Studies Special Projects 2022 - Inquiry Design Model (IDM).
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Humans have been discovering and rediscovering places and people for more than a millennia. Through the context of the possible future colonization of Mars and the compelling question, students will explore the European colonization of Africa and how it benefited Europeans and hurt Africans. Resource created by Sharon Jeffries, Fall City Public Schools, as part of the Nebraska ESUCC Social Studies Special Projects 2022 - Inquiry Design Model (IDM).
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In this inquiry students will learn about how the people in Mongolia have adjusted to 21st century life through the use of primary document images from the Library of Congress Archives and from secondary source articles. The inquiry question asks, "What is the most influential factor leading to change in Mongolia today?" Resource created by Emily Gasper, Lincoln Public Schools, as part of the Nebraska ESUCC Social Studies Special Projects 2022 - Inquiry Design Model (IDM).
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This inquiry provides students with the opportunity to explore the Aztec, Mayan, and Incan societies of Meso and South America and discover the unique traits of these societies. In examining the compelling question “What makes a civilization civilized?” students draw conclusions about whether the Aztecs, Mayans, and Incas were civilized societies. Students use the social studies practices of analysis and evaluation as they work with sources that reveal each of the society's historical and cultural backgrounds. The goal of this inquiry is to provide students with enough background about the Aztec, Mayan, and Incan societies to support students as they develop arguments about what makes a civilization civilized. Resource created by Mindy Podraza, Ralston Public Schools, as part of the Nebraska ESUCC Social Studies Special Projects 2022 - Inquiry Design Model (IDM).
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This Inquiry Design Unit will focus on the rise and fall of the Berlin Wall. It will address perspectives from East and West about why the wall was built. Students will make evaluations on what caused the fall of the Berlin Wall and reasons for the ongoing differences between East and West Germany. Students will use multiple sources and examine multiple perspectives to analyze the compelling question. Resource created by Brett LeGrand, Blair Community Schools, as part of the Nebraska ESUCC Social Studies Special Projects 2022 - Inquiry Design Model (IDM).
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In addressing the compelling question, “Who should control the Holy Land?” students work through a series of supporting questions, formative performance tasks, and featured sources in order to construct an argument supported by evidence while acknowledging competing perspectives and the impact of decisions on differing peoples. This inquiry leads students through an investigation of factors impacting the people of the Holy Land (modern-day Israel/ Palestine) by using various sources that consider the religious, geographical and historical issues of the area. By investigating the compelling question, students examine the religious significance of Jerusalem to three religions, political boundary changes over time, and the current boundaries of Israel/ Palestine. By completing this inquiry, students begin to understand the complexity of issues regarding the control of land and the impact that decisions can have on the people of that area. Resource created by Jacalyn Groesser, Fall City Sacred Heart Schools, as part of the Nebraska ESUCC Social Studies Special Projects 2022 - Inquiry Design Model (IDM).
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This inquiry is designed to provide a basic understanding of feudalism in medieval Europe. This lesson is created for a 7th grade World History class. During this inquiry, students will examine maps, artwork, documents, videos, and text to build knowledge on feudalism and then demonstrate their understanding by applying it to our modern world.Resource created by Lisa Bales, David City Public Schools, as part of the Nebraska ESUCC Social Studies Special Projects 2022 - Inquiry Design Model (IDM).
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This 7th grade inquiry leads students through an investigation of the forms and functions of government across the world and what happens when governments do not meet the needs of its citizens. It focuses on answering the question: “Is government even necessary?” Resource created by Kristian Schank, Gering Public Schools, as part of the Nebraska ESUCC Social Studies Special Projects 2023 - Inquiry Design Model (IDM).
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This inquiry leads students through a geographic investigation of the characteristics of a state. During this inquiry, students will utilize an online geographic information system to examine and classify different types of borders. Resource created by Elliot Ruleaux, Yutan Public Schools, as part of the Nebraska ESUCC Social Studies Special Projects 2023 - Inquiry Design Model (IDM).
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This inquiry focuses on how citizens participate in government by voting. In this inquiry, students will learn how the United States has expanded the right to vote and how it compares with voting requirements in other countries. Resource created by Johanna Nielsen, Cross County Community Schools, as part of the Nebraska ESUCC Social Studies Special Projects 2023 - Inquiry Design Model (IDM).
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This inquiry leads students through an investigation of how life changed for people in Europe after the Black Death. Resource created by Christina Nilson, Columbus Public Schools,as part of the Nebraska ESUCC Social Studies Special Projects 2023 - Inquiry Design Model (IDM).
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This inquiry leads students through an investigation of European colonization of North America and how it impacted the Native Americans. Resource created by Angie Hilbert, Banner County School, as part of the Nebraska ESUCC Social Studies Special Projects 2023 - Inquiry Design Model (IDM).
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In this 8th grade inquiry students will analyze the "The New Colossus" poem by Emma Lazarus. Students will investigate primary sources detailing how poor immigrants were processed through Ellis Island and how a poor immigrant to the United States would typically live. Finally, students will compare and contrast the language used in "The New Colossus" and the expectations it could create with the reality of life in the United States for a poor immigrant. Resource created by Nathan Ott, Omaha Public Schools, as part of the Nebraska ESUCC Social Studies Special Projects 2022 - Inquiry Design Model (IDM).
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This inquiry focuses on the defining themes of Andrew Jackson’s presidency. Students will discuss Jacksonian Democracy, the War on the National Bank, and policy toward Native Americans. The questions, tasks, and sources in this inquiry ask students to explore primary sources from multiple perspectives to analyze whether Jackson was the hero or villain of the common man. Resource created by Abigail Huggins with Doniphan-Trumbull Public School as part of the Nebraska Social Studies Special Project 2022 - Inquiry Design Model (IDM).
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