In this foundation, Mr. Ryan O'Donnell facilitates a third grade class' study of Jamestown, a seventh grade class' study of China, and an eleventh grade class' study of The Little Rock Nine. He uses a variety of instructional strategies that support students as they analyze photographs and written documents, make text-based arguments, evaluate relationships among key concepts, and much more.

Video: Foundation 5 - Studio Session with Classroom Examples

Full Classroom Lessons

• Video: Foundation 5 - Elementary
• Video: Foundation 5 - Middle School
• Video: Foundation 5 - High School

Associated Materials

• Foundation 5-Historical Thinking and Doc Analysis Presentation (.pdf)
• Foundation 5 Materials - Elementary (.zip)
• Foundation 5 Materials - Middle School (.zip)
• Foundation 5 Materials - High School (.zip)

Professional Development

• Online Professional Development Course