Using the Minutes to Think Critically
Overview
The Heritage Minutes illustrate the possibilities of story-telling. This critical thinking exercise will help guide you through the deconstruction of four Heritage Minutes: Peacemaker, Vikings, John Cabot, and Jacques Cartier. The activities can be easily adapted to any of the Heritage Minutes you want to use in your classroom.
Aims
An invaluable skill for any student is the ability to critically examine available historical evidence and develop an awareness of its possibilities, as...