Elementary
What is the best literature for teaching elementary students about the Civil War
Submitted by TimDaly on Mon, 04/08/2013 - 3:34pmCarol Warren
Literature is an excellent way to help teach the events leading to and during the Civil War to elementary students. When selecting a piece of literature, always check for its historical accuracy and that it does not contain misconceptions, oversimplifications or stereotyping.
The following list is divided by subject according to the aspect of the war being introduced to the students. --> read more »
How can I teach my third graders about the Native Americans met by Lewis and Clark?
Submitted by TimDaly on Mon, 04/08/2013 - 3:25pmCarol Warren
What are the best ideas for teaching colonial history in the fourth and fifth grades?
Submitted by TimDaly on Mon, 04/08/2013 - 3:16pmTeachers need to understand the "big ideas" connected with the teaching of colonial history in their state then teach it interactively. I used "Storypath" and "History Alive" to bring this curriculum alive with my students. It created a passion, transfer of knowledge and understanding for the time period.
--Sue Hickenbottom
Tim's Second Test Question
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 04/04/2013 - 5:19pmHere's my answer
Performance-Based Assessment Clearinghouse
Submitted by TimDaly on Fri, 03/22/2013 - 11:49amThis NCSS Social Studies Performance-Based Assessment Clearinghouse has been created to provide --> read more »
500 Years of Spanish Exploration and Settlement: Children’s Literature
Submitted by Jennifer Bauduy on Thu, 02/28/2013 - 12:06pm--Jason L. O’Brien and Wolfram Verlaan
Literature provides an ideal vehicle for guiding students beyond conventional accounts for a more profound exploration of Spanish influence in the Americas.
* http://publications.socialstudies.org/se/7701/77011328.pdf
History Mystery Lessons: Powhatan Culture / Lewis & CLark
Submitted by Steven Lapham on Tue, 03/13/2012 - 2:51pm--Jana Kirchner and Carla Judd
The Pullout of the Jan/Feb 2011 issue of SSYL comprised two History Mystery Lessons: The first was about Powhatan culture, and included a clue sheet about life in a Native American village.
An Annotated List of Census Resources for Educators
Submitted by Steven Lapham on Tue, 03/13/2012 - 2:32pm--Pat Watson --> read more »
Changing Faces: Your State Hero in the U.S. Capitol
Submitted by Steven Lapham on Tue, 03/13/2012 - 2:14pm--Dennis Denenberg
Each state has a statue of one of its notable citizens displayed in the U.S. Capitol. Learn about this collection, read your state hero's biography, and/or propose a new hero!
Uncovering Immigrants’ Stories: It All Begins With Picture Books
Submitted by Steven Lapham on Tue, 03/13/2012 - 2:05pm--Andrea S. Libresco, Jeannette Balantic, and Jonie C. Kipling
To deepen students' thinking about immigration, the authors designed a gallery walk activity and an oral history interview that build upon the reading of children's literature.
