Why The DBQ Project for PA Schools?

Pennsylvania teachers are doing incredible work to strengthen reading, writing, and inquiry. The DBQ Project is designed to support that work with a research-based approach that helps students read closely, think deeply, and write with evidence.

The DBQ Project Offers:

Proven DBQ Project Method™

Step-by-step routines that build thinking, text-dependent analysis, argumentation, and writing skills.
Engaging, Standards-Aligned Units
Ready-to-teach lessons across U.S. History, World History, Civics, and Geography, with vetted, age-appropriate source sets that save teachers time.
Strong Literacy Connections
Supports Pennsylvania’s focus on reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
Built-In Scaffolding for All Learners
Flexible materials that support diverse classrooms — from reluctant readers and writers to AP-level students — with clear models and structured routines.
Flexible Options
Purchase what works best for your classrooms - paper, digital, or blended.
Professional Development That Works
Interactive workshops that help teachers feel confident tackling inquiry, reading, and evidence-based writing.

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Literature Binders

Engage students in reading, thinking, and writing with evidence. The DBQ Project Literature Binders use the proven DBQ Project Method™ to build critical thinking and literacy skills. Click on the Binder for More Information!

Social Studies Binders

Empower students to think like historians. The DBQ Project Social Studies Binders use the proven DBQ Project Method™ to build critical thinking, evidence-based writing, and historical literacy skills. Click on the Binder for More Information!

Elementary Binders

Introduce young learners to critical thinking and writing. The DBQ Project Elementary Binders use engaging, age-appropriate lessons to build inquiry, literacy, and evidence-based reasoning skills. Click on the Binder for More Information!

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$425 per binder
Straightforward pricing for a high-quality, reusable resource.
One-time cost
Print binders are a true one-and-done purchase that can be used year after year.
Copyright allows building-wide sharing
Teachers within the same building can all benefit from a single binder.
Materials available in Spanish
A great option for bilingual programs and Spanish-speaking learners.
Easy to fit into common budget lines
Works well with Instructional Materials, Literacy/ELA, or Social Studies budgets.