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9.40 Local or Regional History Investigation and Presentation Worksheet

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This Civics Social Studies worksheet provides structured practice on 9.40 Local or Regional History Investigation and Presentation. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Local or Regional History Investigation and Presentation - Conduct an inquiry using local archives, oral histories, and maps; present findings to an audience. (C3 D1–D4 (9–12); CCSS RH.9–10.1–10)

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Civics

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Social Studies

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Social Studies Curriculum

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

Which research plan best moves from question to evidence to public presentation for a study of how a reservoir changed one valley community?

AStart with a broad opinion, pick only sources that agree, and make a slideshow without citations

BAsk a focused question, gather maps, deeds, oral histories, and government records, compare the sources, then present the findings with citations for a public audience

CInterview one person, stop, and turn the recording into the whole project

DCollect random images first and decide on the topic later

Solution & Explanation:Choice B follows the full inquiry cycle: focused question, multiple sources, corroboration, and audience-ready presentation.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

A project uses a map of street widening, an oral history about store closures, and city council minutes authorizing demolition along Maple Corridor. Which claim is best supported?

AStreet widening contributed to the demolition of small businesses along Maple Corridor.

BStreet widening had no effect on the corridor at all.

CEvery business in the city closed because of one road project.

DThe oral history proves the council had no written plans.

Solution & Explanation:The three sources align around a specific corridor and support a focused claim about demolition and business loss there.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

Students want a final product about a local immigration corridor that community members can actually use. Which option is best?

AA bilingual exhibit or digital map with clear captions, source citations, and accessible explanations

BA private set of research notes with no public-facing explanation

CA slideshow filled only with decorative transitions

DA list of uncited quotations in random order

Solution & Explanation:A usable public product should be accessible, clearly explained, and supported by traceable evidence.

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QWhat grade level and standards does this worksheet align with?

This worksheet is designed specifically for Civics Social Studies students. It aligns with educational standard C3 D1–D4 (Primary standard selected for prompt fields in this prompt cell: C3 D1–D4. Skill statement in this prompt cell: Conduct an inquiry using local archives, oral histories, and maps; present findings to an audience. Associated standards listed with this skill in this prompt cell: C3 D1–D4 (9–12); CCSS RH.9–10.1–10. Use this prompt-provided wording as the supporting standard description for this workflow.).