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Jonathon Gordon

BBC - History: World War Two - 1 views

www.bbc.co.uk/...wwtwo

BBC **World War II** Europe History ww2 WWII

shared by Jonathon Gordon on 18 Sep 10 - Cached
  • The causes, events and people of the most destructive war in history.
    • Jonathon Gordon
      Jonathon Gordon on 18 Sep 10
       
      Very straight-forward as to what the website has to offer. The different sections make searching for specific information very easy. 
  • World War Two: Summary Outline of Key Events - A guide to the key events of World War Two.
    • Jonathon Gordon
      Jonathon Gordon on 18 Sep 10
       
      The outline is another great feature. It has a great rundown of World War Two's key events. 
  • The Ending of World War One - Germany had high hopes of winning World War One - especially after astonishing advances early in1918. The Rise of Adolf Hitler - From aimless drifter to brutal dictator, by Jeremy Noakes Hitler's Leadership Style by Dr Geoffrey Megargee Nazi Propaganda by Professor David Welch Japan's Quest for Empire 1931 - 1945 by Dr Susan Townsend Countdown to World War Two: Monday 28 August 1939 by Mark Fielder
    • Jonathon Gordon
      Jonathon Gordon on 18 Sep 10
       
      The majority of the information comes from historical novels, biographies of important figures, and scholarly works on the various subjects. 
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  • Why Churchill Lost in 1945 Labour's landslide in the 1945 general election remains one of the greatest shocks in British political history. How did Churchill fail to win? By Dr Paul Addison.
  • Post-war Reconstruction and Retribution
    • Jonathon Gordon
      Jonathon Gordon on 18 Sep 10
       
      The site is extremely useful for teachers who teach modern World history or American history because it provides in depth information on all the theaters of the war, including post-war reconstruction.
  • Jonathon Gordon on 18 Sep 10
     
    This website through BBC has great information on World War II including video, picture, and interactive information. It provides teachers with credible information to use in their classrooms. 
Erin Power

BBC - History - Bloodlines - 1 views

www.bbc.co.uk/...bloodlines

Research Skills Personal History

shared by Erin Power on 25 Sep 09 - Cached
    • Erin Power
      Erin Power on 25 Sep 09
       
      This website uses research sources gathered by the BBC. I would use this website to create a family tree - it makes the process interesting and creates an interest in history by making it relatable. This is valuable to social studies teachers, because if this was employed in the classroom it would help students build research skills in a way that interests them.
  • Erin Power on 25 Sep 09
     
    This BBC page assists the user in creating a family tree with additional historical research (such as military history, working conditions, and migration)
Billy Campione

BBC History Interactive Games - 0 views

www.bbc.co.uk/...games

shared by Billy Campione on 07 Jul 12 - No Cached
  • Billy Campione on 07 Jul 12
     
    BBC History has an archive of games and simulations that make learning about historical periods interesting and interactive
Erin Power

BBC - History - Games - 2 views

www.bbc.co.uk/...games

Ancient History Archaeology British World Wars Games

shared by Erin Power on 30 Oct 09 - Cached
  • Erin Power on 30 Oct 09
     
    This BBC website gives tons of interactive history games in categories of ancient history, archaeology, British history, and world wars.
Sarah Franquemont

BBC - Schools Ages 11-16 - History Sites - 2 views

www.bbc.co.uk/...history.shtml

history geography resources games BBC

shared by Sarah Franquemont on 20 Sep 10 - Cached
    • Sarah Franquemont
      Sarah Franquemont on 20 Sep 10
       
      Choosing the link for games in the bottom right redirects to a page with a variety of educational games in every subject area.
    • Sarah Franquemont
      Sarah Franquemont on 20 Sep 10
       
      This site has a heavy focus on British and Scottish history, so it may not be as useful in units unrelated to those areas of the world.
    • Sarah Franquemont
      Sarah Franquemont on 20 Sep 10
       
      This site contains secondary source information such as galleries and videos to supplement units on European history.
  • Adrea Lawrence on 04 Oct 10
     
    How might teachers use this site?
Sarah Franquemont

Maps of War ::: Visual History of War, Religion, and Government - 1 views

mapsofwar.com

maps history war geography politics animated religion imperialism

shared by Sarah Franquemont on 04 Oct 10 - Cached
    • Sarah Franquemont
      Sarah Franquemont on 04 Oct 10
       
      Clicking the library link at the bottom of the page lists links to maps and other multi-media tools on other sites like BBC.
    • Sarah Franquemont
      Sarah Franquemont on 04 Oct 10
       
      The animated maps on the site like "March of Democracy" and "Imperial History of the Middle East" cover an extremely wide range of content in only about ninety seconds.  Students might not find these maps useful until they already have a grasp on content.
    • Sarah Franquemont
      Sarah Franquemont on 04 Oct 10
       
      Clicking the "Download" leads to downloadable powerpoint slides and presentations that already have maps embedded in them.
  • Sarah Franquemont on 04 Oct 10
     
    This site provides animated maps that show the spread of religion, imperialism, democracy, etc. over time.  The site also includes links to a variety of other animated maps on sites like BBC that cover a wide range of subjects.  These animated maps provide visual context for lessons and units, and can be used as visual access points for content.
Lindsay Andreas

BBC World Service - Documentaries - Lincoln and the World - 0 views

www.bbc.co.uk/...090522_lincolndoc.shtml

technology Lincoln world history us Allan Little podcast

shared by Lindsay Andreas on 27 Sep 09 - Cached
  • In Lincoln and the World, Allan Little looks at how movements and leaders from very different political perspectives have looked up to Abraham Lincoln.
    • Lindsay Andreas
      Lindsay Andreas on 27 Sep 09
       
      I think this is just so interesting because it is quite curious that so many world leaders would evoke the same man so frequently. I think this is an incredibly interesting spin on Lincoln's legacy. It can be difficult to add a global perspective when you are teaching something like AP US history but it really drives home the point that globalism is important and should be taught whenever possible.
  • Lindsay Andreas on 27 Sep 09
     
    Abraham Lincoln's Bicentennial! This year is the year of Lincoln and Lincoln has hundreds of books written about him. What is very interesting about this thesis, however, it takes on a global history perspective. I bet you never thought Lincoln mattered that much outside of the United States? In honor of the bicentennial, I couldn't resist posting at least one resource on the man. I also enjoy the fact that it is a podcast. Podcasts are the future and teachers need to embrace the possibilities. Enjoy.
Lindsay Andreas

BBC NEWS | Africa | Trail-blazing for Morocco's Berber speakers - 1 views

news.bbc.co.uk/...8233812.stm

language instruction Morocco Berbers comparative education

shared by Lindsay Andreas on 07 Sep 09 - Cached
  • We studied the older texts that were passed down orally, but we are also writing new literature to reflect the current situation for Berbers in Morocco. It's really ground-breaking."
  • Although Berbers were Morocco's first inhabitants and account for some 60% of Morocco's population, they faced widespread discrimination and it is only now that the language is required to be taught in public school.
  • Their academic qualifications may not help them much on the jobs market, but the availability of a further degree in a subject that was once virtually outlawed in their North African country underscores Berber success in gaining official acceptance of the language.
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  • Although many Amazigh are illiterate, the government has put in place measures to assist schools to teach the written form of the language.
  • This written form is expected to have a unifying effect.
  • "My parents couldn't read a newspaper or understand the television because they were in Arabic," he says. "Now we have our own television channel and magazines in Berber. We feel much closer now to people in the Rif and Atlas Mountains."
  • "Most Moroccans grow up speaking Berber - why should they be at a disadvantage in having to use classical Arabic which is a foreign language whenever they brush up against bureaucracy?"
  • Lindsay Andreas on 07 Sep 09
     
    First, I love the Berbers. Second, this article serves as a great example of the issues that arise with language instruction. I think it is important to study comparative education, in order to help us see our own education system more clearly.
Preston Spradling

BBC Dimensions - 3 views

howbigreally.com

history resources education research teaching geography social studies

shared by Preston Spradling on 27 Sep 10 - Cached
  • Preston Spradling on 27 Sep 10
     
    This website is amazing. Type in a zip or postal code (for the U.S. or elsewhere) and the website will help you overlay an event for your students. Its makes it easy to see how much area would be affected if the BP oil spill happened in your zip code, or mow much space Bejing in 1425 really covered. Fascinating.
  • Adrea Lawrence on 04 Oct 10
     
    How do you think teachers might use it?
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