General US History
Teaching about the Electoral College
Submitted by Jennifer Bauduy on Tue, 07/28/2009 - 1:11pm--David Dulio and the staff of the National Student/Parent Mock Election
When citizens step into the voting booth on election day, they are not actually voting for their candidate, but rather choosing a group of electors. This set of classroom activities explains one distinctively American institution--the Electoral College.
Piecing It Together: America’s Story in Quilts
Submitted by Steven Lapham on Mon, 07/27/2009 - 4:03pmJudith R. Marrou
Like the United States, a quilt could be described by the words "e pluribus unum" -- out of the many, one.
Documents and Civic Duties (Teaching with Documents)
Submitted by Steven Lapham on Mon, 07/27/2009 - 2:48pm—Lee Ann Potter
A one-sentence letter from school boy Anthony Ferreira to President Ford stating, “I think you are half right and half wrong ” is one of several primary sources featured in this article that highlight for students the value of responsible citizenship.
Exploring 350 Years of Jewish American History on the Internet
Submitted by Steven Lapham on Mon, 07/27/2009 - 11:03amMichael J. Berson and Bárbara C. Cruz
For teachers who want to explore the rich history of Jewish involvement in the country’s social fabric, development, and politics, this article provides significant online and print resources.
May Madness! A Classroom Competition Merges Historical Research with Public Debate
Submitted by Jennifer Bauduy on Mon, 07/27/2009 - 11:02am—Isaac Cosby Hunt III
In this end-of-the-year project, AP U.S. history students wage a competitive battle to determine the most significant American of the twentieth century.
Trend Alert: A History Teacher's Guide to Using Podcasts in the Classroom
Submitted by TimDaly on Fri, 07/10/2009 - 1:03pm--Kathleen Owings Swan and Mark Hofer
Podcasts may be useful in the classroom, but teachers need to consider the instructional purpose and context within which they are used.
