Help your students understand the key aspects of choosing and developing a historical inquiry project through this series of videos produced by the HTAV. The videos use animation and expert opinion to help start students on their journey to developing great historical thinking and research practices. This series perfectly complements competitions such as the National History Challenge.
Give your students the skills to start thinking historically. Send them this link to the HistoryEDge videos.
Why study History?
Episode 1 – What is a historical inquiry project?
Historians Dr Deb Hull and Alicia Cerreto
Episode 2 – Developing an inquiry question
Historian Dr Deb Hull
Episode 3 – How to begin your research
PhD researcher and History teacher Bronwyn Cook
Episode 4 – How to take effective notes
History teachers Lauren Burriss and Alexis Watson
Episode 5 – How to be an effective internet researcher
Researcher and History teacher Ben Lawless
Episode 6 – How to develop good referencing habits
History teacher and librarian Miriam Meehan
Episode 7 – How to think critically about historical perspective
Historian and History teacher Dr Rosalie Triolo
Episode 8 – Finding and using different kinds of historical evidence
PhD researcher and History teacher Ann Guns
Episode 9 – Accessing and using digital archives
Historian Dr David Waldron
Episode 10 – How to conduct an oral history interview
Historian Lucy Bracey
Episode 11 – Using historical objects and artefacts
Historian and Education Consultant Dr Jo Clyne
Episode 12 – Methods of presenting and sharing your work
Primary teacher and Education Consultant Maree Whiteley
Preview the series by checking out episode 1 below
HTAV acknowledges the support of the Victorian Government and the Department of Education and Training.
For other resources that can help you advocate for History and Humanities, visit the Resources pages.
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