History Court is an interactive journey where students step into a courtroom-style debate to explore pivotal moments in U.S. history. This AI-powered experience guides them through live conversations with opposing historical figures, prompts them to weigh different perspectives, and challenges them to take a stand.
Teach students to investigate, analyze, and interpret like real historians.
Using the Four Question Method, students ask the same essential questions historians use to make sense of the past. This process builds critical thinking and connects historical inquiry to real-world understanding.
Bring historical figures to life through guided, interactive dialogue.
Through AI-powered dialogue, students engage directly with key historical figures like Samuel Adams and Susanna Wright. These realistic conversations bring diverse perspectives to life in a personal and authentic way.
Use AI to create immersive, student-led interactions with history.
Students can speak or type responses, making the experience natural and accessible. This keeps learners engaged and supported, regardless of background knowledge or confidence.
Build student understanding through guided, interactive exploration.
Students click on key terms, events, and icons to uncover context-rich pop-ups that tie background information directly to their conversations.
Encourage students to explore, decide, and defend their position.
At the end, students synthesize evidence from both sides, take a stand, and defend their decision, shifting from passive learning to active interpretation.
Turn debate into deeper learning through reflection.
A Score Report gives students feedback on engagement, understanding, and reasoning, reinforcing the importance of thoughtful judgment and context.
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