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This documentary focuses on modifying existing activities on DocsTeach.org, a platform created by the National Archives education staff. It explains how users can adapt document-based activities to better fit their educational needs. The session covers various reasons for modification, such as increasing rigor, adding scaffolding, or customizing for specific students. The example activity discussed is about the Amendment Process: Ratifying the 19th Amendment, where students analyze historical records to understand the amendment process.
The documentary provides a step-by-step guide on how to edit activities, including copying an existing activity for modification. It emphasizes the importance of tailoring content to suit specific educational goals, such as connecting activities to essential questions or incorporating local history. Users are encouraged to experiment with the platform to familiarize themselves with the customization options available for different activity tools.
Why Watch
- •Find out how to customize activities on DocsTeach.org.
- •See how students analyze Congress's historical records.
- •Learn to adapt activities for specific student needs.
Did You Know
•DocsTeach.org features a collection of activities built by the National Archives education staff and teachers worldwide.
•The example activity discussed involves analyzing historical records related to the 19th Amendment.
•Users must be logged into a free DocsTeach account to access editing features.
•The documentary mentions the option to add local history by incorporating state-specific petitions.
Perfect For
Teachers seeking resourcesHistory enthusiastsEducational content creators