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The Historical Scene Investigation Project (HSI) was designed for social studies teachers who need a strong pedagogical mechanism for bringing primary sources into their classroom. With the advent and accessibility of the internet, many libraries, universities and government agencies are housing their historical documents online. Simultaneously, there has been a push in K-12 history education to give students experiences that more closely resemble the work of a real historian.

"Encourages students to go back and look at primary documents, such as the Constitution and the letters of the Founders such as Jefferson and Madison to better understand the intended role of Congress in our system of government. Appropriate for classroom use, middle school students and above."