Benchmarks of Historical Thinking

The Benchmarks of Historical Thinking project is rethinking how Canadian students learn about history. Their website features exemplary lesson plans that explain how to get your students thinking historically.

The six historical thinking concepts include establishing historical significance, using primary source evidence, identifying continuity and chance, analyzing cause and consequence, taking an historical perspective, and understanding the ethical dimensions of history.

Read teacher Jennifer Janzen's blog from the 2010 Benchmarks Summer Institute.

Visit the Benchmarks website.