iCivics Course and Primary Sources

The video highlights the significance of primary sources in enhancing history and civics education. It introduces a new professional development course by iCivics, supported by the Library of Congress, aimed at educators. The course offers practical examples and guidance on identifying, verifying, and integrating primary sources into the curriculum. It emphasizes the importance of multiple perspectives and is available for free registration on the iCivics website.

What is one of the main benefits of using primary sources in the classroom?

• They provide fictional accounts of historical events.

• They help in memorizing dates and facts.

• They enhance classroom discussions and learning experiences.

• They replace the need for textbooks.

What challenge is highlighted regarding the use of primary sources?

• They are not available on the internet.

• Using them effectively is different from just finding them.

• Finding them is difficult.

• They are too expensive to access.

What is the primary focus of the new professional development video course by iCivics?

• Teaching students how to create primary sources.

• Exploring the practice of using primary sources in education.

• Developing new internet resources for primary sources.

• Training students to become historians.

Who is supporting the new video course launched by iCivics?

• The Library of Congress

• The National Archives

• The Department of Education

• The Smithsonian Institution

What skills will educators gain from the iCivics course?

• How to create digital textbooks.

• How to identify, verify, and analyze primary sources.

• How to memorize historical dates.

• How to write historical fiction.

How can educators access the iCivics course?

• By purchasing a subscription.

• By visiting a local library.

• By registering for free on iCivics.org.

• By attending a workshop in person.