Historical Thinking Skills: A Workbook for World History

by John P. Irish, Barbara Ozuna

Overview

John Irish and Barbara Ozuna, both experienced history teachers, have teamed up to develop this workbook to focus on the historical thinking skills that high school students in the AP* World History course must master in order to perform well on the exam.

Nine types of graphic organizers help students hone the skills essential for success in the course, including cause and effect, chronological reasoning, comparison, contextualization, continuity and change over time, defining the period, historical argument and turning points.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780393602470
Publisher:	Norton, W. W. & Company, Inc.
Publication date:	03/31/2016
Edition description:	Workbook
Pages:	272
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 10.80(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

John P. Irish received his B.A. in philosophy and political science from Southern Methodist University, his M.A. in philosophy from the University of Arkansas, and a M.L.S. in American Studies from Southern Methodist University. He is currently working on his Doctorate in Humanities from SMU. He has been teaching U.S. History for over 15 years. He currently teaches AP U.S. History at Carroll Senior High School in Southlake, Texas, where he coaches the UIL Social Studies Team and is the UIL Academic Coordinator.