Durham Public Schools PL

Presenters: Charlene Martin-Klein | charlene_martinklein@dpsnc.net | K-12 Social Studies Curriculum Specialist
Location: Riverside High School Room C235
Description: Join fellow social studies educators in a hands-on workshop designed to unlock the full potential of Document-Based Questions (DBQs). Participants will work with authentic primary and secondary sources to explore how DBQs can deepen content understanding, build historical thinking skills, reinforce close reading strategies, and guide students in crafting evidence-based arguments. You'll walk away with practical tools, scaffolded strategies, and lesson-ready materials for your classroom.
Subject Area(s): Social Studies
Topic(s): Curriculum and Instruction, DPS Adopted Resources, Increased Rigor, Reading, Writing, Thinking, Speaking, Listening, Student-Centered Learning
Targeted Instructional Grades: 5th Grade, 7th Grade, 9th Grade, 11th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade, 10th Grade, 12th Grade
Targeted Roles: Coaches, Teachers