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Debbie Moore

Museum - 3 views

www.ushmm.org/museum

Holocaust Museum History Social Studies genocide Darfur Archive

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  • Debbie Moore on 16 Oct 09
     
    The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is significantly more than just a museum and it is arguably the most thorough site on the Holocaust as well as other acts of genocide. Just reviewing the website and all that it offers can take several hours. Through the education filter, teachers can find complete information on how to teach the Holocaust or other acts of genocide. For example, the site offers online lessons, teacher workshops, essential topics, teaching resources, lesson plans, activities, and a list of common student questions. USHMM site suggests 5 guidelines for teaching the Holocaust, which include defining genocide, investigating the context and dynamics that led to genocide, understanding parallels to other genocides and analyzing American and world responses. A function that I find very useful and interesting is the "Mapping Initiative" filter where one can learn how to use Google Earth to view a Darfur Layer file. This file provides comparisons of before and after views of villages impacted by the ongoing events in Darfur. There is also a section of photographs, videos, and testimonies. In addition the USHMM maintains an archive consisting of wide variety of documents including photographs and films. Lastly, if field trips are a possibility, admission is free and there is a special children's exhibit called Remember the Children: Daniel's Story.
Laura Wood

FBI Youth - Home - 0 views

www.fbi.gov/...6th12th.htm

Middle school High School internet safety primary documents Kansas City Massacre FBI Youth crime bureau Roosevelt Hoover detective investigate files SNCC KKK antrax

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    • Laura Wood
      Laura Wood on 24 Sep 09
       
      So clearly the coolest link on this webpage is the "History" link. This will link you to the history of the FBI which is interesting in and of itself BUT also contains some links to primary documents. For example there is a link in 1966 called "six civil rights activists murdered" that takes you to the FBI file of the murder investigation. It might be really neat to have students look at this file and look at other accounts of this incident to understand how police/FBI officers interact with communities and crime. There's another neat account under June 1933 of the Kansas City Massacre!
    • Laura Wood
      Laura Wood on 24 Sep 09
       
      The "FBI Investigates" tab is a little like the spy museum. It takes you through two cases, what happened and how investigators solved the crime. For any CSI - philes this might be some great info.
    • Laura Wood
      Laura Wood on 24 Sep 09
       
      "FBI Adventures" is a little not as cool as I'd hoped. While they do give brief snapshots of country profiles, students don't get to actually investigate anything on their own. What they Could do is begin to see how even crime is globalized and how countries now have to work together to protect citizens - an interesting angle on globalization/global studies.
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    • Laura Wood
      Laura Wood on 24 Sep 09
       
      The "SA Challenge" is tragically lame. It's basically a cyber scavenger hunt to find the answers to questions about the website. Then you self check. If you find all the answers you get to be the director of the FBI - at least that's what the website says. Lame.
    • Laura Wood
      Laura Wood on 24 Sep 09
       
      Again, "Games" are tragically low tech and pretty lame. Word hunt, etc.
    • Laura Wood
      Laura Wood on 24 Sep 09
       
      "A day in the life" would be good for any students who were thinking about becoming FBI agents. Always good to give students career choices.
  • Laura Wood on 24 Sep 09
     
    FBI's youth website. Probably designed to entice kids to want to be in, support and trust the FBI. Some very cool stuff (no lesson plans). Check out the super rad "History" link!
Tiffany Gilmore

http://civics.sites.unc.edu/files/2012/05/SocialStudiesStrategies.pdf - 0 views

civics.sites.unc.edu/...SocialStudiesStrategies.pdf

MiddleSchool social studies 7th 8th readingcomprehension education teaching

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  • Tiffany Gilmore on 25 Aug 13
     
    Tricks for engaging students in SS while reading.
Nate Merrill

http://www.ifpri.org/sites/default/files/pubs/pubs/ib/ib11.pdf - 0 views

www.ifpri.org/...ib11.pdf

green revolution farming food technology agriculture

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  • Nate Merrill on 14 Sep 14
     
    Green Revolution, curse or blessing?
goskygo_posts

Connect people News: Tool to connect people and data - Cloud storage - 0 views

www.free-press-release.com/-cloud-storage-1437983863.html

cloud storage

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  • goskygo_posts on 12 Aug 15
     
    Connect people News: The management of GoSkyGo also added the features of online file storage service through which users can access data, photos, videos, music, documents and more from anywhere at any time.
Margit Nahra

Popular Songs in American History - 1 views

www.contemplator.com/america

contemplator lesley nelson popular songs in american history songs music american history

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  • Margit Nahra on 03 Oct 10
     
    This site features recordings of popular songs from various periods of American history, organized by century and searchable by song title. For each song, the site has not only an audio file but also lyrics and background information on the origins of the song.
  • Margit Nahra on 03 Oct 10
     
    Site is maintained by a former teacher and history buff.
  • Margit Nahra on 03 Oct 10
     
    Background information on songs includes helpful links to additional sites with information about places where and people from whom the songs originated.
Joellen Kriss

TeacherTube - Teach the World | Teacher Videos | Lesson Plan Videos | Student Video Les... - 0 views

www.teachertube.com

education teaching resources technology teachertube youtube teacher

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    • Joellen Kriss
      Joellen Kriss on 25 Sep 09
       
      Educational videos!
  • Joellen Kriss on 25 Sep 09
     
    So there aren't a whole lot of floating sticky notes on the page but this site is really cool. It's you tube...for teachers! It allows you to upload your own video's and use other teachers for your classroom. It's got educational videos, how to videos, audio files and a lot more. I think this could be a really valuable resource.
Maria Mahon

The Washington Teacher - 2 views

thewashingtonteacher.blogspot.com

student protests Teaching firings DCPS unions teacher

shared by Maria Mahon on 01 Oct 09 - Cached
  • Two days of protests by DC students in response to unfair teacher layoffs. Students held protests on September 28 at the DCPS central office and at Duke Ellington High School for the arts on September 29 at lunch time. These videos say it all. Our students are following the lead of the rank and file teacher rally held on last Thursday, September 24. What a tribute to DC teachers. You have taught them well !
    • Maria Mahon
      Maria Mahon on 01 Oct 09
       
      The teachers at Takoma Education Center told me about the protests and I think it really emphasizes how much of an impact the lay-offs have on the students themselves and the level of personal investment they must feel in their education.
  • McKinley Technology Senior High School located in NE DC was disrupted today as students unexpectedly protested teacher layoffs at the DCPS central headquarters near the Capitol today.
    • Maria Mahon
      Maria Mahon on 01 Oct 09
       
      I thought our classmates doing their placements at McKinley would be interested in this!
  • Maria Mahon on 01 Oct 09
     
    I thought this might be interesting to share in light of what is happening with DCPS. Yesterday was my first day at my practicum placement and during lunch a few teachers were talking about the "buzz on the blogs" and the firings. All of them mentioned the students protestes by the students at the Duke Ellington School.
  • Lindsay Andreas on 02 Oct 09
     
    The kids protesting in the videos, most of them were my kids! They are so wonderful. :)
  • Laura Wood on 02 Oct 09
     
    THis is fantastic! Thanks for posting it. Interesting that Fenty says no teachers will be taken out of classrooms . . . John, maybe you should call him . . . ;-)
Margit Nahra

The Death of General Wolfe - 2 views

www.contemplator.com/...wolfe.html

french and indian war general wolfe battle of quebec

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    • Margit Nahra
      Margit Nahra on 05 Oct 10
       
      This audio file could be used to enrich a lesson on the French and Indian War. The music could be used to pique student interest at the beginning of class or as background music for a presentation on the Battle of Quebec.
    • Margit Nahra
      Margit Nahra on 05 Oct 10
       
      Related links could be used to supplement textbook materials on the French and Indian War. Link to site with materials on how newspapers covered the war provides an interesting alternative to dry textbook summaries and could be used to show students how the events were viewed at the time rather than through the lens of current perspectives.
Adrea Lawrence

Assessing Historical Sources by James Loewen - 0 views

www.uvm.edu/...content.php

del.icio.us imported learningprocesses

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  • Adrea Lawrence on 24 Jun 08
     
    The homepage of Dr. James W. Loewen, author of Lies My Teacher Told Me, Lies Across America, and Sundown Towns.
Adrea Lawrence

Educators and Students - Maps of Indian Territory, the Dawes Act, and Will Rogers' Enro... - 0 views

www.archives.gov/...fed-indian-policy

del.icio.us imported research

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  • Adrea Lawrence on 24 Jun 08
     
    The National Archives Digital Classroom: Primary Sources, Activities and Training for Educators and Students.
James Leslie

Considerations in Teaching Culturally Diverse Children :: Educational Resources :: ADD,... - 2 views

www.apples4theteacher.com/...modules.php

social studies diverse learners teaching

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  • There has been growing concern about how best to meet the educational challenge of learner diversity. Some researchers (National, 1991) have raised questions about the efficacy of teacher education programs which attempt to deal with learner diversity and which explore changes in prospective teachers' roles in modifying instruction. However, other researchers (i.e., Banks & Banks, 1989; Bennett, 1990; Sleeter & Grant, 1988) have recommended that the following be included within the teacher education curriculum: At least one course in multicultural education that takes into consideration the needs of all students Information about the history and culture of students from a wide number of ethnic, racial, linguistic, and cultural backgrounds Content about the contributions made by various groups Information about first- and second-language acquisition and effective teaching practices for working with students from limited English proficient (LEP) backgrounds Field experiences and student teaching opportunities with students from varying backgrounds
  • This background is important for the teacher to have in order to understand the rights and responsibilities of students as well as of teachers and parents. While having this information may not eliminate the stereotypes or misconceptions that teachers have about groups, it can serve to inform more directly future instructional decisions which they will make.
  • Many African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, and Asian Americans have had educational experiences where they suffered as a result of negative social, economic, and educational policies (Banks & Banks, 1989). Practices such as referral of these students in disproportionate numbers to special education classes continue even today. With additional information, teachers may be able to ask further questions or request technical assistance in providing appropriate instruction before a referral is considered.
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  • Communication can be increased by using the home language for conferences and providing written notices in both languages for those parents who have difficulty with English. Community liaisons, aides, translators, or volunteers who are bilingual can assist in this area. The teacher can solicit more participation and cooperation from parents if the message is communicated appropriately.
  • The incorporation of information about first- and second-language acquisition and effective teaching practices for working with students from LEP backgrounds is critical for teacher planning. Information about the language strengths and needs of students will be helpful for working with special personnel such as bilingual teachers and English as a second language teachers.
  • here is a need for field experiences and student teaching opportunities to work with diverse students. Prospective teachers can benefit interacting with these students before they enter the field and while they are still able to dialogue with teacher educators and teachers in the field. It can be a time to design instructional activities which can be applied within a variety of contexts and with different learners. With changes in school populations projected within this decade, it is important for prospective teachers to also have contact with the populations which they will ultimately serve.
  • James Leslie on 09 Oct 09
     
    This is an article on the challenges that can occur in teachings classrooms of diverse children.
jbdrury

NHEC | Understanding and Interpreting Political Cartoons in the History Classroom - 7 views

teachinghistory.org/...21733

political cartoons primary source documents analysis analyze interpret interpreting

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      jbdrury on 23 Oct 09
       
      The particular value of this proposed lesson plan is that it is designed to set your students up with the skills and strategies to be able to critically interpret political cartoons throughout the school year.
    • jbdrury
      jbdrury on 23 Oct 09
       
      This is the hyperlink to download the "Cartoon Analysis Checklist"; its proposed use is outlined in the lesson plan.
  • A lesson that introduces a framework for understanding and interpreting political cartoons that can be used throughout your entire history course.
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  • A Cartoon Analysis Checklist, developed by Jonathan Burack, is presented here as a tool for helping students become skilled at reading the unique language employed by political cartoons in order to use them effectively as historical sources
  • 1. Symbol and Metaphor 2. Visual Distortion 3. Irony in Words and Images 4. Stereotype and Caricature 5. An Argument Not a Slogan 6. The Uses and Misuses of Political Cartoons>
    • jbdrury
      jbdrury on 23 Oct 09
       
      This is a breakdown of how the lesson plan should be organized and proceed.
  • Students need to understand that political cartoons are expressions of opinion.
    • jbdrury
      jbdrury on 23 Oct 09
       
      Much like other sorts of primary source documents - the caveat that "political cartoons are expressions of opinion" is an important thing for students to keep in mind.
  • They are evidence only of a point of view
  • The Library of Congress also has a fine collection of political cartoons by cartoonist Herb Block.
    • jbdrury
      jbdrury on 23 Oct 09
       
      This is a short bio summary of the author of this lesson plan; he would appear to place great emphasis on the value of primary source analysis.
  • jbdrury on 23 Oct 09
     
    Because political cartoons are somewhat of special category of primary source images, I thought it would behoove us to find a particular strategy for analyzing and interpreting them - much along the same lines as the SOAPS method but one specifically designed for political cartoons. This lesson plan, and its "Cartoon Analysis Checklist" is a start.
  • Lindsay Andreas on 24 Oct 09
     
    Thanks for this add, I can use this for my lesson plan on Chinese immigration.
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