Who done it? Class groups adopt the role of crime scene investigators and examine exhibits (primary source documents) to determine who attempted to assassinate the members of the Medici dynasty.

Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• The included commentary provides instructional ideas
• Record the intro to one of the many CSI programs and play it for your class as a warm-up exercise
• Group members could assume the role of one of the cast members 

Classroom Considerations

 

 

Pros

• Background information is provided by a series of videos that use the CSI theme music as introductions
• Groups must use critical thinking skills to analyze the source materials, select evidence, and craft and present their argument 
• The CSI format is sure to engage learners

Cons

• None

Common Core

RH.6-8.1 RH.6-8.2 RH.6-8.9