A trailer for my Grandma Gatewood project is here. For more information about the project see: http://www.edenvalleyenterprises.org/progdesc/gatewood/gtwdinf.htm

Excerpt from Eden Valley's storytelling program about Emma Gatewood -- first woman to solo through-hike the Appalachian Trail.

Excerpt from Eden Valley's storytelling program about Emma Gatewood -- first woman to solo through-hike the Appalachian Trail.

information about Civil War women

The creation of the 50 star American Flag by Robert Heft

Story of the creation of the 50 star American flag by a high school student, Robert Heft

Story about the first printing of the declaration of Independence

Story about the first printing of the Declaration of Independence

Emma Gatewood -- first woman to solo thru-hike the Appalachian Trail -- includes a link to pictures from her daughter

Emma Gatewood -- first woman to solo thru-hike the Appalachian Trail -- includes a link to pictures from her daughter.

Robert Heft obituary\nDesigned the 50 star US Flag

text of letters

documentary and transcript

Dear Ben,

Theatre is always a great way to teach anything -- especially history. Living history programs and projects are everywhere. You can read a short article I wrote on how to create an historical character at: http://www.squidoo.com/characterEVE

Creating characters and whole scenarios is a great way to get involved in analyzing the source material as well. Of course, it also brings in writing and reading skills. Theatre gives a great perspective to historical events as it lets the student actors actually "walk a mile in my shoes."

Bette Lou


Ben Pope wrote:
> I know I've just caught up with this thread, but I have to say I LOVE the berkeley link, Bette-Lou. I also teach History (Ancient) in Qld, and I know where you're coming from, David. The problem (I think) is made worse in Ancient History, as we have comparatively few sources, and so much conjecture about them. I often feel like I am repeating myself along these lines:
> So - the author is from the upper class - what is his point of view about the situation?
> Does this represent a female point of view?
> etc etc
>
> The problem I find is that there often are NO alternative voices, and anything we create is so artificial or one-dimensional - We really don't know how ancient people thought about particular things; so we don't know what they thought was important, or even 'true'.
>
> I often use the old Geoffrey Robinson's "Hypothetical" style of roleplay to set up the right kind of mindset for historical analysis - set up your base scenario and let the students play it out, without telling them the real names or events/people. Set constraints/opportunities similar to those enjoyed by historical periods, and see how different/similar your students' solutions are. This rarely needs more than a whiteboard and good stage management...

Ohio presidents and women candidates including Victoria Woodhull and Marie Brehm

alta weiss and lois youngen

"NAST ON BROADWAY"

good site for pictures