General US History
Request for a Copy of the Decision in [em]Weeks v. The United States[/em] (Teaching with Documents)
Submitted by Jennifer Bauduy on Fri, 05/27/2011 - 12:25pm--Megan Jones
A Supreme Court decision banning illegally obtained evidence in federal court serves as a point of entry for the study of search warrants and the Fourth Amendment.
* http://publications.socialstudies.org/se/7502/752201156.pdf
Using Community Cookbooks as Primary Sources
Submitted by Jennifer Bauduy on Wed, 01/19/2011 - 1:23pm--Cynthia Williams Resor
A close study of community cookbooks illustrates economic, cultural, and technological trends over time, such as shifts in food production, preparation, and consumption.
* http://publications.socialstudies.org/se/7501/75011130.pdf
Cloture Motion to Cease Debate on 1964 Civil Rights Bill (Teaching with Documents)
Submitted by Jennifer Bauduy on Wed, 01/19/2011 - 12:19pm--Lee Ann Potter
Students will gain a deeper understanding of legislative tactics like the filibuster when they study the featured document—the Senate motion that broke a 55-day filibuster against the Civil Rights Act.
* http://publications.socialstudies.org/se/7406/740610288.pdf
Even Wars Have Laws: Upholding an American Tradition
Submitted by Jennifer Bauduy on Tue, 10/19/2010 - 12:16pm--TJ Adhihetty
The earliest American leaders upheld basic protections for civilians, prisoners of war, and sick and injured combatants. Such principles can serve as a guide today as we address difficult questions like the treatment of detainees and the issue of torture.
* http://publications.socialstudies.org/se/7405/7405259.pdf
The Bystander’s Dilemma: How Can We Turn our Students into Upstanders?
Submitted by Jennifer Bauduy on Tue, 10/19/2010 - 10:54am--Lauren Woglom and Kim Pennington
By studying moments in history where bystanders made a difference, teachers can motivate students to think critically in the face of social dilemmas.
* http://publications.socialstudies.org/se/7405/7405254.pdf
Supreme Court Review (Looking at the Law)
Submitted by Jennifer Bauduy on Tue, 10/19/2010 - 10:40am--Charles F. Williams and Catherine Hawke
Recent Supreme Court decisions generated surprising controversy, from gun control to First Amendment issues. In 2011, the Court will weigh in on cases dealing with the hiring of illegal immigrants, protests at soldiers’ funerals, and selling violent video games.
* http://publications.socialstudies.org/se/7405/7405243.pdf
Highlights in History: Teaching with Differentiated Instruction
Submitted by Steven Lapham on Thu, 06/03/2010 - 2:30pm--Kay A. Chick
The author describes three examples, illustrating how teachers can differentiate classroom activities by --> read more »
Primary Source of the Day: A Warm Up Activity
Submitted by Steven Lapham on Thu, 06/03/2010 - 2:10pm--Amy Trenkle --> read more »
A Living History Classroom: Using Re-Enactment to Enhance Learning
Submitted by Jennifer Bauduy on Tue, 06/01/2010 - 10:16am--Mark L. Daniels
Teachers and students can bring history to life by donning period clothing or carrying objects common in past eras to engage students and enhance classroom presentations.
Remember The Alamo? Learning History with Monuments and Memorials
Submitted by Jennifer Bauduy on Tue, 06/01/2010 - 10:12am--Alan S. Marcus and Thomas H. Levine
Studying monuments and the political, ideological, or social perspectives they represent advances students’ historical thinking skills while highlighting for them the subjective nature of history.
